Annals of surgery
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To alleviate the surgical patient flow congestion in the perioperative environment without additional resources. ⋯ This work describes the successful implementation of a data-driven scheduling strategy that increased the effective capacity of the surgical units. The use of the model as an instrument for change and strong managerial leadership was paramount to implement and sustain the new scheduling practices.
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We assessed circulating tumor cells (CTCs) with epithelial and mesenchymal phenotypes as a potential prognostic biomarker for patients with pancreatic adenocarcinoma (PDAC). ⋯ CTCs are an exciting potential strategy for understanding the biology of metastases, and provide prognostic utility for PDAC patients. CTCs exist as heterogeneous populations, and assessment should include phenotypic identification tailored to characterize cells based on epithelial and mesenchymal markers.
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To determine how surgeons' perceptions of treatment risks and benefits influence their decisions to operate. ⋯ Given the same clinical scenarios, surgeons' perceptions of treatment risks and benefits vary and are highly predictive of their decisions to operate.