Fluorescence Visualization-Guided Sx Efficacious in Oral CA
Surgery reduces local recurrence in patients with squamous cell carcinoma, high-grade lesions
Pre-Op Fasting Times Often Exceed Guidelines in Cirrhosis
But eating breakfast on day of procedure is associated with a reduction in fasting time
Shorter Surgery, Lower Costs for One-Layer Vasovasostomy
Modified one-layer vasovasostomy offers cost benefits without compromising post-op patency
Physicians Choose Less Aggressive Care at End of Life
Doctors less likely to die in a hospital, have surgery, and to be admitted to the ICU
ASCO: CRP Predicts Complications After Esophagectomy
CRP ≥4.0 mg/dL on post-op day 4 predicts serious infectious complications after esophageal cancer sx
Design of Physician Satisfaction Surveys Affects Results
Author makes recommendations for improving the accuracy and utility of scores
Greater Transparency Being Promoted in Research
Move toward greater transparency has extended beyond medication products to other interventions
Prophylactic Antibiotic Choice Impacts Post-Hysterectomy SSI
Increased risk of surgical site infection for those receiving β-lactam alternative, nonstandard regimen
Compassion Fatigue May Be Underestimated by Trauma Teams
Acknowledging it is a key to coping, researchers say
Mosquito Mesh an Option for Hernia Repair in Poor Countries
Researchers say this affordable innovation might improve access to the surgery
