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Combined APACHE II and lactate levels predict post-op mortality in high-risk patients

For patients facing emergency laparotomy due to gastrointestinal perforation peritonitis, integrating serial APACHE II scores and serum lactate levels significantly enhances mortality prediction. The combination shows an impressive 85% sensitivity and 82% specificity for 30-day postoperative death, outperforming individual markers. With a mortality rate of 35%, timely identification of high-risk patients can transform clinical management and improve outcomes in this critical setting.

Journal Article by Subedi RP, Kumar N (…) Basu S et 8 al. in BMC Surg

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Early Exercise Speeds Recovery for Pancreatic Cancer Surgery Patients

Early progressive resistance exercise after pancreaticoduodenectomy accelerates recovery, significantly reducing time to first water intake, food intake, ambulation, and length of hospital stay. With 80 patients involved, those engaging in structured exercise reported faster functional recovery compared to controls receiving standard care. The findings highlight the need for integrating exercise protocols into postoperative care to enhance patient outcomes and support rehabilitation in pancreatic cancer cases.

Journal Article by Liu X, Shi N, Li R and Song Y in Front Surg

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AI detects surgical site infections accurately from patient wound images.

An innovative AI system accurately detects surgical site infections (SSI) from patient-submitted postoperative wound images, streamlining clinician workload. Among 6,060 patients, the Vision Transformer model achieved a remarkable incision detection accuracy of 94% and an SSI detection accuracy of 73%. It demonstrated effectiveness across diverse racial subgroups, reinforcing its potential for equitable healthcare delivery. This automated approach not only enhances the speed of SSI identification but also significantly improves postoperative management.

Multicenter Study by Muaddi H, Choudhary A (…) Thiels C et 7 al. in Ann Surg

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Postoperative Acute Kidney Injury Hits 16% Incidence, Varies by Procedure

Acute kidney injury (AKI) post-abdominal surgery occurs in 16% of patients, with risk escalating by stage and procedure type. Notably, AKI correlates strongly with increased short-term (risk ratio 6.46) and long-term mortality (risk ratio 6.36), alongside extended hospital stays. The analysis identified 25 risk factors for AKI and highlighted that tailored blood pressure management can significantly cut AKI rates (risk ratio 0.67) amid a backdrop of ineffective other interventions.

Journal Article by Liu J, Lin SH (…) Xu F et 9 al. in Ann Med

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Cytoreductive surgery halves death risk in colorectal peritoneal metastasis.

Cytoreductive surgery markedly improves overall survival in colorectal peritoneal metastasis compared to modern systemic therapies alone. A systematic review of 3316 patients reveals a pooled hazard ratio of 0.447, indicating nearly a 55% reduction in the risk of death. This benefit persists across various palliative treatments, demonstrating robust effectiveness despite variations in therapy intensity. With moderate certainty of evidence, these findings challenge the current debate on surgical intervention in metastatic settings.

Review by Kazi M, Pawar A, Saklani A and Bhatt A in Int J Colorectal Dis

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Neurectomy Relieves Chronic Post-Hernia Pain in 90% of Patients

Neurectomy significantly improves chronic post-herniorrhaphy pain, benefiting 90% of patients across multiple surgical techniques. Triple neurectomy yielded the highest overall improvement (98%), while double neurectomy achieved the highest complete pain relief (80%) but with more complications. Endoscopic retroperitoneal approaches offered strong pain improvement (95%) but carried the highest complication risk (29%). Overall, neurectomy is an effective treatment for neuropathic post-hernia pain, yet randomized trials are urgently needed to refine surgical strategies and optimize patient outcomes.

Review by Charitakis E, Haj-Ali E (…) Taha A et 11 al. in Hernia

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New MRI Scoring Model Accurately Predicts Early HCC Recurrence Post-Surgery

A novel MRI-based scoring model effectively predicts early recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) after surgical resection. Analyzing data from 310 patients, researchers identified tumor number, tumor margin, peritumoral enhancement, and macrovascular invasion as key predictors. With a simple scoring system, the model demonstrated high sensitivity (83.9%) and specificity (77.8%), offering a reliable tool for tailoring preoperative treatment plans. This advancement could significantly enhance personalized patient care in liver cancer surgeries.

Journal Article by Wang YJ, Xu JX (…) Huang XS et 5 al. in Front Surg

© 2025 Wang, Xu, Ke, Li, Zheng, Xiang, Fan and Huang.

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Discharge to Post-Acute Care: A New Benchmark for Surgical Outcomes in Seniors

Discharge to post-acute care (PAC) is a critical indicator of quality in surgical care for older adults. Analysis of 494 hospitals revealed 11.2% of patients discharged to PAC, with results consistent across different risk profiles. Approximately 22.5% of hospitals earned an “exemplary” rating, while 25.5% were marked as needing improvement. This metric aids hospitals in identifying quality improvement targets. Deeper exploration is needed to understand factors influencing outlier performance.

Journal Article by Remer SL, Zhou L (…) Ko CY et 3 al. in J Am Coll Surg

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Robotic anti-reflux surgery rapidly relieves GERD symptoms long-term.

Robotic anti-reflux surgery (ARS) delivers significant relief for both typical and atypical gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms. Within three months, 90% of patients reported major improvements in regurgitation, heartburn, and belching. Atypical symptoms, such as cough and throat clearing, improved more slowly but showed notable reductions after a year. Key factors influencing outcomes vary, underscoring the need for personalized surgical strategies based on symptom profiles and preoperative assessments.

Journal Article by Turaga AH, Alqamish M (…) Zarnegar R et 9 al. in Surg Endosc

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Laparoscopic Surgery at Risk: Poor Visualization Linked to High Injury Rates

An analysis of over 12,000 FDA reports reveals a disturbing link between poor visualization in minimally invasive surgery and patient injuries. A staggering 72% of incidents reported in laparoscopic procedures resulted in harm, with over half of the visualization-related terms associated with injury rates surpassing 50%. Alarmingly, underreporting may conceal the true scope, potentially endangering 120,000 patients per year. The findings call for urgent reassessment of visualization protocols to enhance surgical safety and outcomes.

Review by Ameerah A, Patel M (…) Uecker JM et 6 al. in Surg Endosc

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