Patience is key: Association of surgical timing with clinical outcomes in elderly patients with sigmoid volvulus
This study compared early ( ≤2 days) versus delayed (>2 days) sigmoid colectomy. (Source: American Journal of Surgery)
Source: American Journal of Surgery - January 11, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Suzanne C. Arnold, Wardah Rafaqat, May Abiad, Emanuele Lagazzi, Anne H. Hoekman, Vahe S. Panossian, Ikemsinachi C. Nzenwa, Charudutt N. Paranjape, George C. Velmahos, Haytham M.A. Kaafarani, John O. Hwabejire Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research
The price of conference attendance: Opportunities to improve access for medical students
Medical conferences are valuable forums for medical students to explore specialties of interest and form professional connections. More than 120 medical specialty societies comprise the American Medical Association (AMA) Federation of Medicine and host annual meetings, providing a venue for discourse, networking, and the exchange of knowledge. For medical students without a home residency program in their specialty of interest, annual meetings provide one avenue for establishing mentorship relationships ahead of residency applications. (Source: American Journal of Surgery)
Source: American Journal of Surgery - January 10, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Matthew J. Heron, Robin Yang Tags: My Thoughts / My Surgical Practice Source Type: research
Development and validation of prealbumin-bilirubin score (preALBI score) for predicting long-term survival after hepatectomy for hepatocellular carcinoma: A multicenter analysis versus ALBI score
This study aimed to develop and validate the Prealbumin-Bilirubin (preALBI) score as a reliable alternative. (Source: American Journal of Surgery)
Source: American Journal of Surgery - January 9, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Chao Li, Ming-Da Wang, Xiao-Dong Sun, Yong-Kang Diao, Lan-Qing Yao, Hong Wang, Ying-Jian Liang, Ya-Hao Zhou, Wei-Min Gu, Ting-Hao Chen, Zhong Chen, Li-Hui Gu, Feng Shen, Guo-Yue Lv, Tian Yang, Dong-Sheng Huang Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research
Radiomics based on T2-weighted and diffusion-weighted MR imaging for preoperative prediction of tumor deposits in rectal cancer
This study aims to develop and validate a radiomics nomogram based on the combination of T2-weighted (T2WI) and diffusion-weighted MR imaging (DWI) for the preoperative identification of TDs in rectal cancer. (Source: American Journal of Surgery)
Source: American Journal of Surgery - January 9, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Zhen Sun, Feng Xia, Wenzhi Lv, Jin Li, You Zou, Jianhong Wu Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research
Standardized laparoscopic staging protocol for incidental and elective carcinomatosis surgery
Laparoscopic staging has gained increasing significance in evaluating the extent of peritoneal metastasis and surface malignancies and plays a pivotal role in complementing diagnostic imaging. (Source: American Journal of Surgery)
Source: American Journal of Surgery - January 9, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: M. Álvarez-Aguilera, C. González De Pedro, D.F. Aparicio Sánchez, F.J. Espada Fuentes, J. Padillo Ruiz, D. Díaz Gómez Tags: My Thoughts / My Surgical Practice Source Type: research
Disparities in Indigenous Health: What can we do?
How did I interpret the invitation to speak at Dr. Janice Pasieka's Festschrift, a celebration of the surgeon who first exposed me to the clinical career path I ultimately chose? This was an opportunity to reflect on the impact she had and to say thank you. In medical school I did not know that endocrine surgery was an area one could sub-specialize in, but ‘JP’ opened that door and gave me a glimpse at my future. I read her papers, heard her speak at conferences and saw her as a role model for what was possible. (Source: American Journal of Surgery)
Source: American Journal of Surgery - January 5, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Nadine Caron Tags: My Thoughts / My Surgical Practice Source Type: research
Reducing the incidence of surgical site infection after ventral hernia repair: Outcomes from the RINSE randomized control trial
The clinical and financial impact of surgical site infection after ventral hernia repair is significant. Here we investigate the impact of dual antibiotic irrigation on SSI after VHR. (Source: American Journal of Surgery)
Source: American Journal of Surgery - January 5, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Jeremy A. Warren, Claiborne Lucas, Lucas R. Beffa, Clayton C. Petro, Ajita S. Prabhu, David M. Krpata, Michael J. Rosen, Sean B. Orenstein, Vahagn C. Nikolian, Eric M. Pauli, Charlotte M. Horne, Molly LaBelle, Sharon Phillips, Benjamin K. Poulose, Alfredo Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research
Asian Americans have higher 30-day surgical complications after esophagectomy: A propensity-score matched study from ACS-NSQIP database
This study seeks to evaluate the 30-day postoperative outcomes for Asian Americans following esophagectomy. (Source: American Journal of Surgery)
Source: American Journal of Surgery - January 4, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Renxi Li, Qianyun Luo, Ilitch Diaz Gutierrez Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research
North Pacific Surgical Association presidential address 2023 - The 5 Ws of surgical research
This is the Presidential Address from the 111th meeting of the North Pacific Surgical Association held in Vancouver, British Columbia November 10 –11, 2023. (Source: American Journal of Surgery)
Source: American Journal of Surgery - January 4, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Sam M. Wiseman Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Pancreaticoduodenectomy following liver transplantation: Operative technique and outcomes
Orthotopic liver transplant (OLT) remains the only viable treatment strategy for patients with end stage liver disease. Since the first successful OLT in 1963, survival has significantly improved, reaching approximately 80 % at 3 years, which leaves patients at risk of developing secondary malignancies or age-related diagnoses requiring surgical intervention.1 Abdominal operations, particularly those involving the pancreatic head and biliary tree such as pancreaticoduodenectomy, following OLT present significant te chnical challenges given the anatomic changes and profound adhesive disease following the thorough dissect...
Source: American Journal of Surgery - January 4, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Savannah R. Smith, Abraham J. Matar, Juan M. Sarmiento Tags: My Thoughts / My Surgical Practice Source Type: research
Navigating post- hepatectomy care: Risk-stratified pathways and patient-centric medicine
In the study “Utilizing Risk-Stratified Pathways to Personalize Post-Hepatectomy Discharge Planning: A Contemporary Analysis of 1354 Patients” Martin et al. utilized a prospective quality improvement institutional database at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to stratify patients who underwen t hepatectomy by risk of early postoperative events.1 The authors have previously described the creation of preoperatively assigned risk-stratified post-hepatectomy pathways designed with the goal of reducing hospital length of stay. (Source: American Journal of Surgery)
Source: American Journal of Surgery - January 2, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Annabelle L. Fonseca, Martin J. Heslin Tags: Invited Commentary Source Type: research
Age is just a number: The role of advanced age in predicting complications following ventral hernia repair with component separation
While advanced age is often considered a risk factor for complications following abdominal surgery, its impact on outcomes after complex open ventral hernia repair (VHR) with component separation technique (CST) remains unclear. (Source: American Journal of Surgery)
Source: American Journal of Surgery - January 1, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Lauren E. Berger, Samuel S. Huffman, Grace Bloomfield, Julian K. Marable, Daisy L. Spoer, Holly D. Shan, Romina Deldar, Karen K. Evans, Parag Bhanot, Yewande R. Alimi Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research
Faculty perception of resident promotion and prevention associated behaviors in the operating room to facilitate intra-operative learning
This study evaluated if faculty perception of resident behaviors aligned with resident self-perception in order to identify ways of enhancing intraoperative learning. (Source: American Journal of Surgery)
Source: American Journal of Surgery - January 1, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Jessica K. Millar, Niki Matusko, Julie Evans, Gurjit Sandhu Tags: Featured Article Source Type: research
Pancreatic stump closure after distal pancreatectomy: Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials comparing non-autologous versus no reinforcement: Value of prediction intervals
This meta-analysis of randomized trials aimed to assess the benefits and harms of non-autologous versus no reinforcement of the pancreatic stump following distal pancreatectomy (DP). (Source: American Journal of Surgery)
Source: American Journal of Surgery - December 31, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Mohamed Ali Chaouch, Chadli Dziri, Selman Uranues, Abe Fingerhut Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Introduction to papers presented at the festschrift of Janice L. Pasieka
On October 14, 2023, ninety Kindred Spirits (colleagues, fellows, mentors, mentees, family, and friends) from across four continents gathered in Chicago to honor Dr. Janice L. Pasieka with a Festschrift —a celebration of her extraordinary career. Whether in refining surgical techniques, breaking scientific ground, blazing a trail for young surgeons, or caring for the entirety of her patients, Janice has devoted her life to advancing the art and science of Endocrine Surgery. The Scientific Program featured an Interesting Cases Session and twenty-five talks spanning the latest advances in Endocrine Surgery, cutting-edge ed...
Source: American Journal of Surgery - December 30, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Sally Carty, James Lee, Cord Sturgeon, Insoo Suh, Tracy Wang Tags: My Thoughts / My Surgical Practice Source Type: research
