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Apical suspension repair for vaginal vault prolapse: a randomized clinical trial
Association between clinical factors and mortality in older adult trauma patients
Clinical outcomes of outpatient thyroidectomy
Evaluating the impact of enhanced recovery after surgery protocols following emergency laparotomy
First do no harm: predicting futility of intervention in geriatric emergency general surgery
Hemorrhage sites and mitigation strategies after pancreaticoduodenectomy
Incisional wound irrigation for the prevention of surgical site infection
Influence of shortened fasting time on perioperative outcomes in pediatric patients
The insertion and management of gastrostomies in children in the United Kingdom
Low-dose radio-guided parathyroidectomy
Management of gallstone pancreatitis
Open retromuscular Sugarbaker vs keyhole mesh placement for parastomal hernia repair
Optimizing ergonomics during open, laparoscopic, and robotic-assisted surgery
The pediatric surgeon-scientist: an evolving breed or endangered phenotype?
Plastic wound protector vs surgical gauze for surgical site infection reduction in open GI surgery
Population-based intraoperative disease severity criteria for pediatric appendicitis
Primary liver transplant in biliary atresia: the case for and against
Screening and prophylaxis for venous thromboembolism in pediatric surgery
Surgical approach and long-term recurrence after ventral hernia repair
American Journal of Surgery (Sep-Oct); JAMA Surgery (Jul-Sep); Journal of Pediatric Surgery (Aug-Oct)
Advance care planning for patients undergoing gastrostomy tube procedures: prevalence, outcomes, and disparities 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2023.11.041
Assessing the impact of neighborhood and built environment on pediatric perioperative care: a systematic review of the literature 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2024.03.033
Blast injuries: a guide for the civilian surgeon 10.1016/j.mpsur.2024.03.010
Enhancing patient safety in trauma: understanding adverse events, assessment tools, and the role of trauma video review 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2024.04.027
Genetic and biologic risk factors associated with hernia formation: a review 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2024.02.029
Hazards of surgical smoke from electrocautery: a critical review of the data 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2024.02.017
Innovations in surgery for gallbladder cancer: a review of robotic surgery as a feasible and safe option 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2024.02.022
Management and confusion in an elderly trauma patient 10.1016/j.mpsur.2024.03.003
Management of diverticulitis: a review 10.1001/jamasurg.2023.8104
Management of urinary incontinence in females by primary care providers: a systematic review 10.1111/bju.16234
Minimally invasive percutaneous surgical techniques with internal fixation for correcting hallux valgus (new NICE guideline IPG789)
National survey results on effect of COVID-19 pandemic on female surgeons: a new normal work environment 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2023.10.027
Neck trauma management – surgery for major incidents 10.1016/j.mpsur.2024.04.008
Pandemic planning and its relevance to surgeons 10.1016/j.mpsur.2024.03.011
Routine intraoperative ureteric stenting for kidney transplant recipients (updated Cochrane intervention review) 10.1002/14651858.CD004925.pub4
A systematic review of patient regret after surgery - a common phenomenon in many specialties but rare within gender-affirmation surgery 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2024.04.021
Transabdominal pre‐peritoneal (TAPP) versus totally extraperitoneal (TEP) laparoscopic techniques for inguinal hernia repair (updated Cochrane intervention review) 10.1002/14651858.CD004703.pub3
Updates from the other side of the drape: recent advances in multimodal pain management and opioid reduction among pediatric surgical patients 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2024.03.027
American Journal of Surgery (Jul-Aug); BJU International (May); Cochrane Library (Jun-Jul); JAMA Surgery (Jun); Journal of Pediatric Surgery (Jul); NICE website (Jun-Jul); Surgery-Oxford (Jun-Jul)
Appendectomy versus antibiotic treatment for acute appendicitis (new Cochrane intervention review) 10.1002/14651858.CD015038.pub2
Causes of death in patients operated for colorectal cancer 10.1016/j.surg.2024.01.007
ChatGPT: what every pediatric surgeon should know about its potential uses and pitfalls 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2024.01.007
Debridement for surgical wounds (updated Cochrane intervention review) 10.1002/14651858.CD006214.pub5
Does practice make perfect? The impact of hospital and surgeon volume on complications after intra-abdominal procedures 10.1016/j.surg.2024.01.011
Early versus delayed appendicectomy for appendiceal phlegmon or abscess (updated Cochrane intervention review) 10.1002/14651858.CD011670.pub3
Effectiveness of erector spinae plane block in reducing opioid consumption after colorectal surgery: a comprehensive meta-analysis 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2024.01.032
Entrustable professional activities in surgery: a review 10.1001/jamasurg.2023.8107
Generative artificial intelligence in surgery 10.1016/j.surg.2024.02.019
Imaging in vascular surgery 10.1016/j.mpsur.2024.02.009
Innovations in abdominal aortic aneurysm repair: a comprehensive overview 10.1016/j.mpsur.2024.04.001
Intraoperative hypotension and postoperative acute kidney injury: a systematic review 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2024.02.001
Limited health literacy is common among vascular surgery patients 10.1016/j.surg.2024.02.003
Management of complex acute biliary disease for the general surgeon: a narrative review 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2023.03.020
Mapping the discharge process after surgery 10.1001/jamasurg.2023.7539
Patient reported outcomes of emergency general surgery procedures 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2024.01.021
Performance in Irish selection and future performance in surgical training 10.1001/jamasurg.2024.0034
Robotic versus laparoscopic versus open nephrectomy for live kidney donors (updated Cochrane intervention review) 10.1002/14651858.CD006124.pub3
The role of sealants for achieving anastomotic hemostasis in vascular surgery (new Cochrane intervention review) 10.1002/14651858.CD013421.pub2
The state of artificial intelligence in pediatric surgery: a systematic review 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2024.01.044
American Journal of Surgery (May-Jun); Cochrane Library (Apr-May); JAMA Surgery (Apr-May); Journal of Pediatric Surgery (May-Jun); Surgery (May-Jun); Surgery-Oxford (May)