Letter to the Editor: We Asked the Experts Repair Techniques as Prevention: Ostomy Closure is an Incisional Hernia Repair
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Source: World Journal of Surgery - December 7, 2022 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Structured Decision-Making during Emergency Abdominal Surgery
(Source: World Journal of Surgery)
Source: World Journal of Surgery - December 7, 2022 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Faith in Things Unseen
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Source: World Journal of Surgery - December 7, 2022 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Inspirational Women in Surgery: Dr. Jane Fualal Odubu, Uganda
(Source: World Journal of Surgery)
Source: World Journal of Surgery - December 7, 2022 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Author ’s Reply: We Asked the Experts: Repair Techniques as Prevention—Ostomy Closure is an Incisional Hernia Repair
(Source: World Journal of Surgery)
Source: World Journal of Surgery - December 7, 2022 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Letter to the Editor- Evolving Trends in the Management of Acute Appendicitis During COVID-19 Waves: The ACIE Appy II Study
(Source: World Journal of Surgery)
Source: World Journal of Surgery - December 7, 2022 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

We Asked the Experts: Role of Lymphadenectomy in Surgical Management of Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma
(Source: World Journal of Surgery)
Source: World Journal of Surgery - December 5, 2022 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Digital Informed Consent: Modernising Information Sharing in Surgery to Empower Patients
ConclusionDespite difficulties with access, resulting in drop-outs, patients welcomed the opportunity to receive information digitally, prior to their consultation. Patients described feeling empowered and better informed to be involved in decision-making. (Source: World Journal of Surgery)
Source: World Journal of Surgery - December 3, 2022 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Fluorescence Cholangiography Using Indocyanine Green Improves the Identification of Biliary Structures During Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
ConclusionsThe results support that the use of near-infrared imaging can ameliorate detection of biliary structures, especially of the main bile duct and this was particularly true for young surgeons and in more complex situations. (Source: World Journal of Surgery)
Source: World Journal of Surgery - December 2, 2022 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Technique of Hepatic Artery Anastomosis in Living Donor Liver Transplantation: Review of Its Results in Over 1200 Adult and Pediatric Transplants
ConclusionThe Backwall-first technique of HA reconstruction described in this study achieved a very low HA complication rate in LDLT. (Source: World Journal of Surgery)
Source: World Journal of Surgery - December 2, 2022 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

How Effective is the Use of Molecular Testing in Preoperative Decision Making for Management of Indeterminate Thyroid Nodules?
ConclusionsMolecular testing helped avoid surgery in almost half our population with indeterminate thyroid nodules, and benign results may help avoid surgery in asymptomatic patients with indeterminate thyroid nodules. (Source: World Journal of Surgery)
Source: World Journal of Surgery - November 5, 2022 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Subtotal Cholecystectomy Results in High Peri-operative Morbidity and Its Risk-Profile Should be Emphasised During Consent
ConclusionThe relative morbidity associated with SLC is significant and high-risk patients should be counselled for the peri-operative morbidity of subtotal cholecystectomy. (Source: World Journal of Surgery)
Source: World Journal of Surgery - November 5, 2022 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Risk Factors for Postoperative Bleeding Following Breast Cancer Surgery: A Nationwide Database Study of 477,108 Cases in Japan
ConclusionsThis study identified several risk factors for postoperative bleeding in breast cancer surgery, such as high body mass index, anemia, cardiovascular diseases, liver diseases, psychoses, preoperative heparin use, and surgical procedures. (Source: World Journal of Surgery)
Source: World Journal of Surgery - November 5, 2022 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Analysis of Compliance with Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Protocol for Esophagectomy
ConclusionsAdherence to recovery benchmarks in patients undergoing esophagectomy is most commonly impacted by postoperative complications. In esophageal cancer surgery, the adherence to ERAS benchmarks after esophagectomy should be regularly audited. Modification to ERAS protocols to increase application in patients with complications should be considered. (Source: World Journal of Surgery)
Source: World Journal of Surgery - November 5, 2022 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Impact of Local Control on Clinical Course in Stage IVC Anaplastic Thyroid Carcinoma
ConclusionsResection probably impacts on clinical course in ATC patients despite the presence of distant metastasis. However, R2 resection is likely to be harmful and surgeons should carefully consider the resectability of thyroid tumors. (Source: World Journal of Surgery)
Source: World Journal of Surgery - November 5, 2022 Category: Surgery Source Type: research