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Analysis of artificial intelligence in thyroid diagnostics and surgery: a scoping review 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2023.11.019
Artificial intelligence in surgical research: accomplishments and future directions 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2023.10.045
Association between COVID-19 diagnosis and postoperative outcomes in sleeve gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: A national cohort study 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2023.11.036
Bariatric surgery and longitudinal cancer risk: a review 10.1001/jamasurg.2023.5809
Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty for obesity (new NICE guideline IPG783)
Evaluating mesh fixation techniques for ventral hernia repair: A systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised control trials 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2023.09.015
Liver transplant as a treatment of primary and secondary liver neoplasms 10.1001/jamasurg.2023.6083
Postoperative plasma presepsin as a biomarker of postoperative infectious complications in different surgical departments: A meta-analysis and systematic review 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2023.11.024
Purse‐string skin closure versus linear skin closure in people undergoing stoma reversal (new Cochrane intervention review) 10.1002/14651858.CD014763.pub2
Retracting the thyroid matters: Who develops asymptomatic transient thyrotoxicosis after parathyroidectomy 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2024.01.014
Risk of mortality following surgery in patients with a previous cardiovascular event 10.1001/jamasurg.2023.5951
Robotic colorectal surgery and future directions 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2023.10.046
Scoping review of the second victim syndrome among surgeons: understanding the impact, responses, and support systems 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2023.09.045
Single-use negative pressure wound therapy versus conventional dressings for the reduction of surgical site infections in closed surgical incisions: Systematic literature review and meta-analysis 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2023.10.031
Social vulnerability is associated with higher risk-adjusted rates of postoperative complications in a broad surgical population 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2023.09.028
Surgeon sex and health care costs for patients undergoing common surgical procedures 10.1001/jamasurg.2023.6031
Telehealth for general surgery postoperative care 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2023.12.025
Uncut Roux‐en‐Y reconstruction after distal gastrectomy for gastric cancer (new Cochrane intervention review) 10.1002/14651858.CD015014.pub2
American Journal of Surgery (Feb-Apr); Cochrane Library (Feb-Mar); JAMA Surgery (Feb-Mar); NICE website (Feb-Mar)
Abdominal access techniques DOI: 10.1016/j.mpsur.2023.11.004
Androcentric bias in surgical equipment - what challenges do women face? DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2023.09.049
Applications of liquid biopsy for surgical patients with cancer: a review DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2023.5394
Barriers and facilitators to clinical practice development in men and women surgeons DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2023.5125
Effects of gender on work-life balance satisfaction among trauma surgeons: A survey study DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2023.09.008
Extended-duration work shifts in surgical specialties DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2023.08.024
Help a mother out: The impact of acute care surgeon response in postpartum hemorrhage DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2023.07.032
The impact of hospital volume on liver resection: A systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2023.10.034
Increased risk of upstage when combinations of breast lesions of uncertain malignant potential are found on core needle biopsy: The need for surgical excision DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2023.10.004
Management of and indications for tracheostomy in care of the critically ill patient DOI: 10.1016/j.mpsur.2023.09.007
Outcomes of transanal total mesorectal excision compared to laparoscopic total mesorectal excision: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2023.10.006
Prevalence and risk factors for dysphagia in older adults after thyroid and parathyroid surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2023.04.066
Primary care physician follow-up and 30-day readmission after emergency general surgery admissions DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2023.4534
Prophylactic mesh does not prevent parastomal hernia in long-term: Meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2023.09.038
Same day discharge in colorectal surgery: Who requires unplanned overnight monitoring? DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2023.09.037
Strategies to reduce ileus after colorectal surgery: A qualitative umbrella review of the collective evidence DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2023.10.005
Surgeon understanding and perceptions of social determinants of health DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2023.08.050
Surgical versus non‐surgical treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome (updated Cochrane review) DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001552.pub3
Ventral hernias: understanding the pathogenesis, prevention and repair DOI: 10.1016/j.mpsur.2023.11.007
Sources used: American Journal of Surgery (Dec, Jan); Cochrane Library (Dec-Jan); Journal of Surgical Research (Jan, Feb); JAMA Surgery (Dec, Jan); Surgery – Oxford (Dec, Jan); Surgery – St Louis (Jan, Feb)
Abdominal pain after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: a review DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2023.3211
Adenoidectomy for otitis media with effusion in children (new Cochrane intervention review) DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD015252.pub2
Alcohol-containing versus aqueous-based solutions for skin preparation in abdominal surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2023.06.011
The association of persistent poverty and outcomes among patients undergoing cardiac surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2023.07.030
Cannabis use disorder and perioperative complications DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2023.2403
Career satisfaction in women surgeons: A systematic review and meta-analysis DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2023.07.015
Educational quality of YouTube videos for patients undergoing elective procedures DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2023.07.009
From surveillance to surgery: The delayed implications of non-operative and operative management of pancreatic injuries DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2023.07.027
How expert surgeons review robotic videos: A grounded theory study DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2023.07.043
Is health literacy associated with surgical outcomes? A systematic review DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2023.06.044
Lung transplantation: state of the art and current practice DOI: 10.1016/j.mpsur.2023.06.011
Management of endoleaks after elective infrarenal aortic endovascular aneurysm repair: a review DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2023.2934
Pain in trauma patients: measurement and predisposing factors DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2023.06.008
Patient experiences of acute and postacute care after trauma DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2023.06.020
Secondary traumatic stress disorder in the surgical profession DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2023.06.053
Surgery for renal replacement therapy DOI: 10.1016/j.mpsur.2023.06.006
Trends in management of index adhesive small bowel obstruction in children DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2023.07.043
Thyroid disease: assessment and management (updated NICE guideline NG145)
Tourniquet use in trauma and orthopaedics, how and when: current evidence DOI: 10.1016/j.mpsur.2023.08.008
Sources used: American Journal of Surgery (Nov); Cochrane Library (Sep-Oct); Journal of Surgical Research (Nov, Dec); JAMA Surgery (Sep, Oct); NICE (Oct); Surgery (Sep, Oct)