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Complete lymph node dissection may not increase a melanoma patient's overall chances for survival

Full Lymph Node Dissection Does Not Up Melanoma Survival

Survival just as long for those who have less extensive surgery, researchers find
From 2013 to 2015 there was a decrease in additional surgery after initial lumpectomy

ASCO: Recent Drop in Additional Surgery Post Lumpectomy

Decrease was concomitant with 2014 consensus statement endorsing a margin of no ink on tumor
A new marking method can improve the accuracy of incision and curettage of eyelid chalazia

Marking Can Improve Accuracy of Eyelid Chalazia Curettage

Marking center of chalazion and around central dot improves accuracy after distortion from anesthesia
For patients undergoing cardiac surgery

Post-Op A-Fib Down With Low-Level Vagus Nerve Stimulation

LLVNS tied to lower rate of POAF, inflammatory cytokine levels in patients undergoing cardiac sx

May 2017 Briefing – Surgery

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Surgery for May 2017. This roundup includes the latest...

May 2017 Briefing – Pathology

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pathology for May 2017. This roundup includes the latest...

May 2017 Briefing – Anesthesiology

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Anesthesiology for May 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
For older patients undergoing abdominal surgery

Reduction in Post-Op Delirium With mHELP Program

Modified Hospital Elder Life Program could help reduce risk for seniors having abdominal surgery
Perioperative intravenous acetaminophen may be beneficial for reducing immediate postoperative pain after endoscopic sinus surgery

Peri-Op IV Acetaminophen May Reduce Post-Op Pain in Sinus Sx

Reduction in immediate postoperative pain after endoscopic sinus surgery, but results inconclusive
Patients taking opioids before total knee arthroplasty may have greater pain after the procedure

Opioid Use Before TKA May Lead to Worse Pain After Surgery

Researchers suggest limiting opioid prescriptions might optimize benefits of TKA