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Harnessing Deep Learning for Early Detection of Incisional Surgical Site Infections Through Wound Image Analysis

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.

Aug 27, 2026Sign in to read
Gastroenterology

Robotic Living Donor Hepatectomy: One-Year Prospective Insights into Donor Quality of Life and Psychosocial Outcomes

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

Aug 26, 2026
Diabetes & Endocrinology

Enhancing Parathyroid Gland Preservation in Total Thyroidectomy: Efficacy of Near-Infrared Autofluorescence Probe (PTeye) Versus Visual Identification

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

Aug 25, 2026
General Surgery

Transforming Readmission Risk After Colorectal Surgery in Older Adults: From Nonmodifiable to Actionable Geriatric and Comorbidity Factors

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

Aug 24, 2026
Gastroenterology

Impact of CYP2C19 Polymorphisms on Medical and Surgical Management of GERD: Implications for Personalized Therapy

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.

Aug 24, 2026Sign in to read
Gastroenterology

Enhancing Surgical Quality Assurance: Development and Reliability of a Competency Assessment Tool for Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation

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.

Aug 24, 2026
General Surgery

Mapping Cognitive Load in Novice Surgeons: Insights Into Brain Activation and Performance Under Stress

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.

Aug 24, 2026
General Surgery

Post-Bariatric Surgery Patulous Eustachian Tube: Weight Loss Velocity as a Predictor of Chronicity

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.

Aug 24, 2026
Diabetes & Endocrinology

Risk Factors and Management of Iatrogenic Hypercalcemia during Active Vitamin D Supplementation for Hypoparathyroidism Post-Total Thyroidectomy

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

Aug 24, 2026
General Surgery

Spiritual Distress Before Elective Surgery: Understanding Its Impact on Patient Experience and Outcomes

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.

Aug 24, 2026
Gastroenterology

Gut: Unraveling the Role of CD177+ Neutrophils in Driving Liver Regeneration After ALPPS Surgery

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.

Aug 24, 2026
General Surgery

Navigating Surgical Decisions in Dementia: Challenges and Clinical Insights

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

Aug 23, 2026
General Surgery

Bridging the Gap: Evaluating Global Surgery Education Among Medical Students in Australia and New Zealand

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.

Aug 23, 2026
Cardiology

Evaluating Textbook Outcome as a Robust Quality Metric for Hospital Benchmarking in Adult Cardiac Surgery

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.

Aug 23, 2026Sign in to read
General Surgery

Navigating Surgical Decisions in Patients with Dementia: Clinician Challenges and Insights

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.

Aug 22, 2026Sign in to read
General Surgery

Beyond Survival: Longitudinal Health-related Quality of Life After Hepatectomy for High-risk Colorectal Liver Metastases

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

Aug 22, 2026
General Surgery

Impact of Trauma on Social Risk: Insights from Serial Hospital Data Screening

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-

Aug 21, 2026
General Surgery

Early Uptake of Broad-Spectrum Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Pancreatoduodenectomy: Translating Trial Evidence into Practice

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

Aug 21, 2026Sign in to read
General Surgery

Evaluating Preoperative High-Dose Corticosteroids in Digestive Cancer Surgery: Insights from a Large Multicenter Randomized Trial

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

Aug 21, 2026
General Surgery

Navigating Intraoperative Challenges in Robot-assisted Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy: Incidence, Management, and Surgical Outcomes

This article examines the incidence and management of intraoperative adverse events during robot-assisted minimally invasive esophagectomy, highlighting their impact on surgical results and postoperative recovery.

Aug 21, 2026
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