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
ACS: Opioid Rx After Severe Injury Not Tied to Long-Term Use
Only 1 percent still took opioids one year after hospital discharge
Financial Toxicity Is a Relevant Cancer Outcome Measure
Health-related quality of life correlated with financial toxicity in cancer patients
ACS: Contralateral Mastectomy Rates Up in Breast CA Patients
Reasons include thinking it is the best treatment for breast cancer and fear of recurrence
ACS: Re-Op Risk Down for Open, Laparoscopic Mesh Hernia Repair
But progressively increasing number of mesh-related complications during follow-up
Prevalence of Employment Does Not Change Post Bariatric Surgery
Lower prevalence of presenteeism observed over three years of follow-up after surgery
CHEST: Odds of Certain Post-Op Issues Up With Sleep Apnea
Tied to higher risk of postoperative atrial fibrillation, venous thromboembolism
