ASA: Preoperative Cannabis Use Tied to Higher Pain After Surgery
However, no significant differences seen in opioid use postoperatively between cannabis users and nonusers
ASA: Same-Day Hip, Knee Replacement Feasible for Selected Patients
Modifications to the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery pathway due to the pandemic will become permanent, authors say
Gender Differences Exist for Surgical Practice, Billing, Coding
Total number of cases and total number of major cases performed differ by sex of surgeon
ASA: Less Noise May Aid Children’s Behavior Following General Anesthesia
Postoperative benefits seen for mood, eating, and engagement
Florida Medical Board May Bar Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Minors
In April, Florida's governor and surgeon general issued nonbinding guidance to prevent gender-affirming medical care for under 18s
Patients Favor Single-Port Robotic System for Uro-Oncology Surgery
Patients in the single-port versus multiport system group reported better cosmetic appearance, higher satisfaction with cosmetic appearance of surgical scar
Many Women Lack Information on Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy
Survey shows women may not be fully knowledgeable of reconstruction options, as well as financial, emotional impact
1999 to 2018 Saw Increase in Barriers to Timely Medical Care
Increases seen for all race and ethnic groups, with slight increase in disparities between groups
Neoadjuvant Combo Immunotherapy Studied in Resectable Melanoma
In phase 2 study, relatlimab and nivolumab combination immunotherapy resulted in pathologic complete response rate of 57 percent
Joint Statement Issued for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
MBS recommended for individuals with BMI ≥35 kg/m2, irrespective of presence, absence, or severity of comorbidities
