New Guidelines Transform Acute Appendicitis Management
Updated recommendations for managing acute appendicitis focus on improving surgical outcomes and patient selection.
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Best Papers in General Surgery
The five that matter, every day.
Adenosquamous Carcinoma’s Grim Prognosis for Surgical Patients
Adenosquamous carcinoma of the pancreas has a dismal prognosis, demanding careful patient selection and management strategies.
Single-port robotic cholecystectomy shows clear patient benefits.
Robotic approaches may enhance patient recovery and comfort without affecting safety or complication rates.
Simultaneous Resection Improves Outcomes in Synchronous Rectal Cancer Metastases
Simultaneous resection of rectal and liver metastases is safe and linked to longer survival in high-risk patients.
Improved Outcomes with Robot-Assisted Pelvic Reconstruction
Robot-assisted pelvic reconstruction using rectus abdominis flaps shows promise for better surgical outcomes in pelvic cancer patients.
New Immune Signatures in MEN1-Related Tumors
Identifying immune signatures could refine patient selection and surgical outcomes for those with MEN1-related neuroendocrine tumors.
Navigating Hepatectomy: New Standards for Liver Remnant Volume
A study identifies critical thresholds for future liver remnant volume (FLRV) to reduce post-hepatectomy liver failure in cancer patients.
Multimodal Prehabilitation Reduces Complications in Frail Elderly with Gastric Cancer
A multimodal prehabilitation program improves outcomes for older patients with frailty undergoing radical gastrectomy.
Wearable Acupoint Stimulation Beats Metoclopramide for PONV
A novel wearable device significantly outperforms metoclopramide in managing moderate to severe postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV).
Liver Fibrosis Increases Recurrence Risk in Colorectal Metastases
Background liver fibrosis intensifies the risk of intrahepatic recurrence after surgery for colorectal liver metastases, impacting surgical decision-making.