Gaps in literature on enhanced recovery after thoracic surgery: Considering social determinants of health
Disparities across social determinants of health (SDOH) present considerable challenges in the field of thoracic surgery. These determinants, such as race and ethnicity, income, and neighborhood, heavily dictate one's health and standard of living. Current literature demonstrates such disparities in the diagnosis and treatment of thoracic pathologies.1,2 One article found that Black patients are diagnosed with lung cancer at an earlier age, with less pack-years, and are less likely to be screened for lung cancer compared to White patients. (Source: American Journal of Surgery)
Source: American Journal of Surgery - November 30, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Dave M. Mathew, Elizabeth Khusid, Briana Lui, Marissa Weber, Richard Boyer, Robert S. White, Spencer Walsh Tags: My Thoughts / My Surgical Practice Source Type: research
To report hounsfeld units or not: There is no question
This study evaluated the effect of reporting Hounsfield units(HU) on adrenal incidentaloma follow-up. (Source: American Journal of Surgery)
Source: American Journal of Surgery - November 30, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Audrey E. Hamilton, Rebecca L. Green, Terry P. Gao, George A. Taylor, Patricia C. Dunham, Ajaykumar Rao, Lindsay E. Kuo Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research
Advance care planning for patients undergoing gastrostomy tube procedures; prevalence, outcomes, and disparities
Advanced care planning (ACP) is the process of establishing goals for end-of-life care. We aimed to examine ACP's prevalence, associated factors, and impact in a cohort of patients undergoing gastrostomy tube procedures. (Source: American Journal of Surgery)
Source: American Journal of Surgery - November 29, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Jennifer P. Williams, Nicole D. Debski, Lucinda X. Lau, Keshav Kooragayala, Krystal M. Hunter, Young K. Hong Tags: Featured Article Source Type: research
The significance of preoperative neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio in predicting short-term complications and survival benefits of pancreaticoduodenectomy: A systematic review and meta-analysis
The established association between the inflammatory marker, neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), and both long-term surgical prognosis and short-term postoperative complications is well-recognized. However, its prognostic value in pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) is yet to be ascertained. This meta-analysis investigates the prognostic relevance of preoperative NLR in PD patients. (Source: American Journal of Surgery)
Source: American Journal of Surgery - November 29, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Da Wang, Yuanyuan Wang, Xiaohua Dong, Miao Yu, Hui Cai Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Factors associated with stoma closure after cytoreductive surgery
This study aimed to assess predictors of stoma reversal. (Source: American Journal of Surgery)
Source: American Journal of Surgery - November 29, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Marianna Maspero, Sumeyye Yilmaz, Daniel Joyce, Robert DeBernardo, David Liska, Emre Gorgun, Scott R. Steele, Michael A. Valente Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research
Association between COVID-19 diagnosis and postoperative outcomes in sleeve gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: A national cohort study
We seek to determine the association between COVID-19 diagnosis and postoperative outcomes following bariatric surgery. (Source: American Journal of Surgery)
Source: American Journal of Surgery - November 29, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: James Swanson, Marshall S. Baker, Mitchel Fernando, Fred A. Luchette, Tyler Cohn Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research
Nipple necrosis rate with submuscular versus prepectoral implant-based reconstruction in nipple sparing mastectomy: Does it differ?
This study aims to compare the rate of nipple necrosis between the SM versus the PP implant placement after immediate IBR. (Source: American Journal of Surgery)
Source: American Journal of Surgery - November 29, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Ayat ElSherif, Steven Bernard, Risal Djohan, Amani Atallah, Chao Tu, Stephanie A. Valente Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research
Thyrotoxicosis, not hyperthyroidism, is a frequent sequelae of parathyroidectomy
Thyrotoxicosis following parathyroidectomy is a common phenomenon, yet it is frequently unrecognized and underappreciated and often inaccurately referred to as hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroidism is a syndrome that occurs from excess synthesis and secretion of thyroid hormone from the thyroid gland. It is distinct from thyrotoxicosis, in which excess thyroid hormone may also occur from thyroid hormone released from the thyroid gland or from sources other than the thyroid gland. This is an important distinction because thioamide drugs are not effective for treatment of thyrotoxicosis that occurs as a result of release of thyro...
Source: American Journal of Surgery - November 28, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Christopher R. McHenry Tags: Invited Commentary Source Type: research
Inclusivity at surgical meetings: Can we do better through food?
Imagine this: You're at an academic conference and have just delivered an oral presentation. It's 1PM and the effects of your morning coffee and breakfast are wearing off. Your stomach growls while networking with attendees. An overhead announcement invites you to attend the open luncheon, only to realize that you can't eat the food provided because it's not Halal. You grab carrots and humus, and your colleagues ask why your plate is so empty. You have a few options here. Option 1: you tell them you only eat Halal food; this runs the risk of needing to explain what Halal food is, then receive a few apologies and a general ...
Source: American Journal of Surgery - November 28, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Rania Mansour, Osaid Alser Tags: My Thoughts / My Surgical Practice Source Type: research
The need for new interdisciplinary education approaches in surgical ergonomics
Ergonomics is the study the relationships between people and their work environment with the goal of optimizing human efficiency and wellbeing. The physical repercussions of poor ergonomics in the operating room (OR) have been reported on extensively. For surgeons, resulting musculoskeletal disorders lead to absenteeism, modification in clinical practice, career longevity reductions, and burnout.1 Furthermore, poor OR ergonomics increase the risk of intra-operative complications due to the associated escalated cognitive demands that predispose to errors. (Source: American Journal of Surgery)
Source: American Journal of Surgery - November 28, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Alexis Mah, Julie Hallet, Fahad Alam Tags: My Thoughts / My Surgical Practice Source Type: research
General surgery applicant perspectives: Two years of virtual interview experiences and supplemental application impressions
We sought to evaluate the unique benefits and challenges the virtual recruitment and interviewing platform had on general surgery residency applicants. (Source: American Journal of Surgery)
Source: American Journal of Surgery - November 28, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Kristen M. Quinn, Louis T. Runge, Raphael H. Parrado, Jared A. White, Cynthia L. Talley, Christian J. Streck, Andrea M. Abbott Tags: Featured Article Source Type: research
Postoperative plasma presepsin as a biomarker of postoperative infectious complications in different surgical departments: A meta-analysis and systematic review
High rates of postoperative infection persist after different surgical procedures, encompassing surgical site infections (SSIs), remote infections, sepsis, and septic shock. Our aim was to assess presepsin's diagnostic accuracy for postoperative infections in patients across surgical procedures. (Source: American Journal of Surgery)
Source: American Journal of Surgery - November 27, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Pan You, Rong-Yue Gao, Yu-Zhen Han, Xiao-Ke Zhang, Wen-Xiong Li, Li-Feng Huang Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Adrenalectomy approach and outcomes according to surgeon volume: A commentary
Optimal outcomes in adrenal surgery require expertise in surgical decision-making and technical ability in the chosen operative approach. The most critical aspects of adrenal surgery are providing the patient with a surgical cure or complete remission while minimizing perioperative complications. Benign tumors and small malignant tumors can often be removed safely and completely by experienced surgeons using a minimally invasive approach. Minimally invasive adrenalectomy has the potential to improve post-operative pain, reduce length of stay, and minimize complications and costs. (Source: American Journal of Surgery)
Source: American Journal of Surgery - November 24, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Caitlin B. Finn, Lauren N. Krumeich Tags: Invited Commentary Source Type: research
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Source: American Journal of Surgery - November 23, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
