Annals of surgery
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Factors Impacting Academic Productivity and Satisfaction of Surgeon-scientists: A Nationwide Survey.
To identify factors related to research success for academic surgeons. ⋯ Surgeons pursuing research-focused careers should consider the benefits of attaining a research-focused degree, negotiating for contractually protected research time, and obtaining formal research mentorship.
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To assess the incidence of posthepatectomy liver failure (PHLF) and the role of the future liver remnant (FLR) in children undergoing major hepatectomy. ⋯ This is the largest reported single-center series of pediatric major hepatectomies. PHLF is exceedingly rare in children. The liver volume-to-BW ratio is higher in children compared with adults, and the FLR is sufficient even in extreme resections with <20% of the liver remnant. These findings strongly question the use of asociating liver partition and portal vein ligation for staged hepatectomy, portal vein embolization, or transplantation based on suspected insufficient liver remnants in children.
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Meta Analysis
Surgeon Gender and Early Complications in Elective Surgery: A Systematic Review and meta-analysis.
To examine the association between surgeon gender and early postoperative complications, including 30-day death and readmission, in elective surgery. ⋯ These results support that surgeon gender is not associated with early postoperative outcomes, including mortality, readmission, or other complications in elective surgery. These findings encourage patients, health care providers, and stakeholders not to consider surgeon gender as a risk factor for postoperative complications.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Comparison of Clinical Outcomes and Postoperative Nutritional Status Between Early and Late Oral Feeding After Esophagectomy: An Open Labeled Randomized Controlled Trial.
To compare nutritional and postoperative outcomes between early oral feeding and late oral feeding with jejunostomy feeding support after esophagectomy. ⋯ The late group demonstrated prevention of significant body weight loss, enhanced nutritional intake, and reduced malnutrition without compromising short-term surgical outcomes.