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Adjuvant chemotherapy shows survival benefits in select subgroups of distal bile duct carcinoma patients post-surgery, emphasizing the need for tailored treatment strategies and further prospective research.
A validated deep learning model accurately detects surgical site infections from wound images, offering a promising telemedicine tool for early postoperative monitoring and timely clinical intervention.
A prospective study of 214 living liver donors undergoing robotic hepatectomy reveals excellent physical recovery and improved psychosocial wellbeing within one year post-donation, supporting the donor-centered benefits of this minimally in
A randomized controlled trial demonstrates that PTeye-guided near-infrared autofluorescence significantly improves identification and preservation of parathyroid glands during total thyroidectomy, reducing transient hypoparathyroidism, espe
This study highlights that geriatric vulnerabilities and comorbidities, once considered nonmodifiable, play a dominant role in 30-day readmissions after colorectal surgery in older adults, emphasizing the need for integrated perioperative i
A study reveals a higher prevalence of rapid CYP2C19 metabolizer phenotypes in GERD patients undergoing surgery versus medical therapy, supporting tailored proton pump inhibitor dosing and timely surgical referral.
This article reviews the development and validation of a reliable video-based competency assessment tool (MSA CAT) for magnetic sphincter augmentation, integral to surgical quality assurance in the GOLF trial for antireflux surgery.
This study elucidates how escalating cognitive workload affects brain activation in novice surgical residents, revealing distinct neural patterns linked to performance resilience or decline during simulated suturing tasks.
Weight loss velocity, rather than absolute weight loss, predicts the onset and persistence of Patulous Eustachian Tube symptoms after bariatric surgery, highlighting the need for close monitoring during rapid BMI decline phases.
Iatrogenic hypercalcemia complicates 14% of hypoparathyroidism cases post-total thyroidectomy, linked to low early postoperative parathyroid hormone and early vitamin D initiation. Careful supplementation and monitoring are vital in prevent
This qualitative study reveals how spiritual distress shapes patients’ fears and hopes before elective surgery, emphasizing the need for routine spiritual well-being assessment to support resilience and improve perioperative care.
CD177+ neutrophils facilitate rapid liver regeneration post-ALPPS by promoting extracellular matrix remodeling and hepatocyte growth factor release, revealing new immunological insights and potential therapeutic avenues for liver failure.
Clinicians face multifaceted challenges during surgical decision-making for patients with dementia, including difficulties in dementia recognition, reliance on caregivers, and lack of evidence-based guidelines, underscoring the need for imp
This study highlights significant gaps in global surgery education among medical students in Australia and New Zealand, revealing limited curricular exposure despite strong student interest and support for inclusion in medical training.
Textbook outcome—a composite measure of survival without complications or prolonged hospitalization—effectively distinguishes hospital performance and predicts 180-day mortality and readmission following elective adult cardiac surgery.
This article explores the complex challenges clinicians face in surgical decision-making for patients with dementia, highlighting issues with dementia identification, caregiver roles, and the influence of dementia on surgical outcomes.
This prospective study reveals that health-related quality of life (HR-QoL) declines immediately after hepatectomy for high-risk colorectal liver metastases but returns to or surpasses baseline by one year in patients without recurrence, un
This study reveals that trauma significantly increases social risks such as food insecurity and housing instability, especially in younger adults, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to mitigate socioeconomic consequences post-
Following pivotal trial data demonstrating reduced infection and pancreatic fistula rates with piperacillin-tazobactam prophylaxis in pancreatoduodenectomy, adoption of broad-spectrum antibiotics increased significantly, particularly among
A large randomized clinical trial demonstrated that preoperative high-dose corticosteroids do not reduce major postoperative complications in elective digestive cancer surgery, challenging their routine use for perioperative inflammation co
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