Annals of surgery
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This qualitative study explored the impact of postoperative complications on surgeons and their well-being. ⋯ Surgeons' emotional responses after postoperative complications may negatively impact individual well-being, and may represent a threat to the profession altogether if these issues remain inadequately recognized and addressed. Knowledge of the impact of unwanted or unexpected outcomes on surgeons is critical in developing and implementing strategies to cope with the challenges frequently encountered in the surgical profession.
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Multicenter Study
Safety and Efficacy of Bariatric Surgery in Cirrhosis Patients With Extreme Obesity.
To assess the safety and efficacy of bariatric surgery in patients with cirrhosis. ⋯ Bariatric surgery in obese cirrhotic patients is not associated with excessive mortality compared with noncirrhotic obese patients.
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To assess the risk factors associated with R1 resection in patients undergoing OLS and LLS for CRLMs. ⋯ The study describes the risk factors for R1 resection after liver surgery for CRLMs, which may be used to plan better the perioperative strategies to reduce the incidence of R1 resection during OLS and LLS.
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To extend the IDEAL framework for device innovation, IDEAL-D, to include the preclinical stage of development (stage 0). ⋯ The proposed recommendations for preclinical evaluation of medical devices represent a proportionate and pragmatic approach that balances the de-risking of first-in-human translational studies against the benefits of rapid translation of new devices into clinical practice.