Smoking Still Responsible for Many U.S. Cancer Deaths
Linked to close to one-third of fatal cancers in patients 35 and older
ACS: Contralateral Mastectomy Rates Up in Breast CA Patients
Reasons include thinking it is the best treatment for breast cancer and fear of recurrence
Bundled-Payment Program Deemed Better for Breast CA Care
Better adherence to quality indicators, outcome, and cost control over time in Taiwanese study
Multiple Factors Tied to Spinal Op Fulfillment of Expectations
Findings in patients undergoing lumbar and cervical spine surgery who were surveyed pre- and post-op
Higher Grade Disease at Prostatectomy With Surveillance
No difference in other adverse pathological outcomes versus men undergoing immediate surgery
Surgeon Experience Influences Post-Op Mobilization Orders
Choice of construct, previous experience of construct failure, lack of audit data influence decisions
American College of Surgeons, Oct. 16-20
The 102nd Annual American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress The annual meeting of the American College of Surgeons was held from Oct. 16...
Nasal Chondrocytes Used to Repair Damaged Knee Joints
In small trial, patients were able to grow new cartilage in the joint
Superior Morbidity Profile for Robotic Partial Nephrectomy
Lower likelihood of conversion to laparoscopic/open surgery, complications, positive margins
Pregnancy Soon After Bariatric Surgery May Raise Risks
A suitable interval, plus proper nutrition, key to ensuring healthy mother and infant
