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View article: First surgical epicardial implantation of an extravascular implantable cardioverter-defibrillator lead for Ebstein anomaly in the United States
First surgical epicardial implantation of an extravascular implantable cardioverter-defibrillator lead for Ebstein anomaly in the United States Open
View article: Section 1983 (Still) Displaces Qualified Immunity
Section 1983 (Still) Displaces Qualified Immunity Open
View article: Patient Attitudes Regarding High-Risk Low-Volume Surgery
Patient Attitudes Regarding High-Risk Low-Volume Surgery Open
Introduction Significant controversy surrounds the “Take the Volume Pledge” campaign and the use of volume as a surrogate for quality. However, data on patient-reported attitudes toward this initiative are limited. We sought to examine pat…
View article: Optimizing Treatment Strategies with Preoperative Assessment for Microvascular Invasion in Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Optimizing Treatment Strategies with Preoperative Assessment for Microvascular Invasion in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Open
View article: Meeting the New Commission on Cancer Operative Standards: Where Do We Stand Now?
Meeting the New Commission on Cancer Operative Standards: Where Do We Stand Now? Open
Introduction The 2020 Commission on Cancer accreditation standards 5.7 and 5.8 address total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer and lymph node sampling for lung cancer. The purpose of this review was to assess our institution’s complian…
View article: Lymph Node Ratio Is a Reliable Prognostic Marker after Neoadjuvant Therapy and Pancreaticoduodenectomy for Pancreatic Cancer, but Does Not Predict the Utility of Adjuvant Therapy
Lymph Node Ratio Is a Reliable Prognostic Marker after Neoadjuvant Therapy and Pancreaticoduodenectomy for Pancreatic Cancer, but Does Not Predict the Utility of Adjuvant Therapy Open
View article: Publication Productivity and Bibliometric Profiling of Graduating General Surgery Chief Residents
Publication Productivity and Bibliometric Profiling of Graduating General Surgery Chief Residents Open
This cross-sectional study assesses the publication productivity of graduating general surgery residents as well as factors associated with a chief resident’s academic research output.
View article: Recurrent pancreatitis due to intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm in a young adult
Recurrent pancreatitis due to intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm in a young adult Open
A young adult male presented with recurrent pancreatitis and a 2.2 cm mixed duct intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) located in the pancreatic body. Our patient presented at age 21 with his second hospitalization for acute pancr…
View article: Near Complete Pathologic Response to PD-1 Inhibitor and Radiotherapy in a Patient with Locally Advanced Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma
Near Complete Pathologic Response to PD-1 Inhibitor and Radiotherapy in a Patient with Locally Advanced Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma Open
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) remains deadly despite advances in systemic therapies and surgical techniques. While there is increasing utilization of immune therapies across diverse cancer types, PDAC remains generally resistant …
View article: Lymph node ratio is a reliable prognostic marker after neoadjuvant therapy and pancreaticoduodenectomy for pancreatic cancer, but does not predict the utility of adjuvant therapy
Lymph node ratio is a reliable prognostic marker after neoadjuvant therapy and pancreaticoduodenectomy for pancreatic cancer, but does not predict the utility of adjuvant therapy Open
View article: Benefits of the volume-outcome association in pancreatic cancer surgery depend on patient level risk
Benefits of the volume-outcome association in pancreatic cancer surgery depend on patient level risk Open
View article: National trends in the management of small localized non-functioning pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors
National trends in the management of small localized non-functioning pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors Open
View article: Pancreatectomy in Stage I pancreas cancer: national underutilization of surgery persists
Pancreatectomy in Stage I pancreas cancer: national underutilization of surgery persists Open
View article: Experiencia en intubación submandibular en pacientes con fracturas panfaciales
Experiencia en intubación submandibular en pacientes con fracturas panfaciales Open
Objectives: To describe our experience in the implementation of the submandibular intubation technique in patients with panfacial fractures.Materials and Methods: Descriptive observational study, series of cases of patients with surgical r…
View article: Accuracy of nodal staging is influenced by sidedness in colon cancer
Accuracy of nodal staging is influenced by sidedness in colon cancer Open
In both a prospective multicenter trial and the NCDB, sidedness influences the number of LNs needed to predict nodal negativity in CC. Current guidelines regarding the minimum number of LNs needed to accurately stage patients with T3N0 CC …
View article: ASO Author Reflections: What Role Do Surgeons Play in the Era of Effective Systemic Therapy for Melanoma?
ASO Author Reflections: What Role Do Surgeons Play in the Era of Effective Systemic Therapy for Melanoma? Open
View article: Colon cancer as a subsequent malignant neoplasm in young adults
Colon cancer as a subsequent malignant neoplasm in young adults Open
Background The incidence of colon cancer (CC) is rising in younger adults and can occur de novo or in patients previously treated for another cancer. To the authors' knowledge, the impact on survival of CC occurring as a subsequent maligna…
View article: Cervical Cancer Could Be Eliminated From Australia Within Next Decade - A Global First
Cervical Cancer Could Be Eliminated From Australia Within Next Decade - A Global First Open
View article: The Use of Health Information Exchange to Augment Patient Handoff in Long-Term Care: A Systematic Review
The Use of Health Information Exchange to Augment Patient Handoff in Long-Term Care: A Systematic Review Open
Background Legislation aimed at increasing the use of a health information exchange (HIE) in healthcare has excluded long-term care facilities, resulting in a vulnerable patient population that can benefit from the improvement of communica…
View article: Automated E-mail Reminders Linked to Electronic Health Records to Improve Medication Reconciliation on Admission
Automated E-mail Reminders Linked to Electronic Health Records to Improve Medication Reconciliation on Admission Open
Introduction: Medication reconciliation can reduce medication discrepancies, errors, and patient harm. After a large academic hospital introduced a medication reconciliation software program, there was low compliance with electronic health…
View article: The Impact of Mindfulness Training on Competitive Athletic Performance
The Impact of Mindfulness Training on Competitive Athletic Performance Open
View article: Impact of Time Between Diagnosis and SLNB on Outcomes in Cutaneous Melanoma
Impact of Time Between Diagnosis and SLNB on Outcomes in Cutaneous Melanoma Open
This, the largest study on this subject to date, found no adverse impact on long-term clinical outcomes of patients due to delay of SLNB beyond 30 days. The MSLT-1 data confirm this result. Patients can be reassured that if the operation i…
View article: The prognostic importance of scalp location in primary head and neck melanoma
The prognostic importance of scalp location in primary head and neck melanoma Open
Background and Objectives For patients with cutaneous melanoma, primary tumors located in the head and neck is associated with poor outcomes. The reason for this difference and whether it is applicable to all locations within the head and …
View article: Hemopericardium after laparoscopic perihiatal procedures: high index of suspicion facilitates early diagnosis and successful nonoperative management
Hemopericardium after laparoscopic perihiatal procedures: high index of suspicion facilitates early diagnosis and successful nonoperative management Open
In the last 2 decades, the number of laparoscopic procedures performed to address both upper abdominal and lower thoracic pathology has increased. All bariatric surgeons must be intimately familiar with performing surgery in the area of th…
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View article: Thromboembolic Complications and Prophylaxis Patterns in Colorectal Surgery
Thromboembolic Complications and Prophylaxis Patterns in Colorectal Surgery Open
Venous thromboembolism rates are low and largely unchanged despite increases in perioperative and postoperative prophylaxis. These data should be considered in developing future guidelines.