Annals of surgery
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The objective of this study is to systematically synthesize the existing literature on the experiences of motherhood in female surgeons both during surgical training and as staff physicians, to identify knowledge gaps, and to provide recommendations for institutional changes to better support pregnant female surgeons. ⋯ Both female residents and staff surgeons experience significant and unique barriers before, during, and after motherhood that impact their personal and professional lives. Understanding the unique challenges that mothers face when pursuing surgical specialties is critical to achieving gender equity.
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Meta Analysis
The Effect of Cryotherapy Application on Post-operative Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
To systematically review and meta-analyze whether the application of cryotherapy on closed incisions reduces postoperative pain and opioid consumption. ⋯ Cryotherapy is a pragmatic, noncostly intervention that reduces postoperative pain and opioid consumption with no effect on SSI rate or hospital LOS.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Evaluation of Clinical and Biomechanical Features of Scars Resulting from the Treatment of Burn Contractures Comparing Acellular Dermal Matrices: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
The aim of this study was to compare clinical and biomechanical features of scars resulting from the treatment of burn contractures using different acellular dermal matrices (ADM). ⋯ This study suggests that there is no difference in the quality of scar assessed through the analysis of clinical and biomechanical features comparing acellular dermal matrices (Integra, Matriderm, and Pelnac) and only split-thickness skin graft without a dermal matrix.
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Multicenter Study
Clinical Significance of a Circulating Tumor Cell-Based Classifier in Stage IB Lung Adenocarcinoma: A Multicenter, Cohort Study.
To investigate the effectiveness of a CTC-based classifier in stratifying stage IB LUAD. ⋯ The presence of >4 CTCs can define a high-risk subgroup, providing a new strategy to make optimal clinical decisions for stage IB LUAD.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
Impact of Lymph Node Dissection on Survival after Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy for Locally Advanced Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma: From the Results of NEOCRTEC5010, a Randomized Multicenter Study.
To clarify whether systemic LND influences the safety of surgery and the survival of patients with locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (nCRT). ⋯ Systemic LND does not increase surgical risks after nCRT in ESCC patients. And it is associated with better survival and local diseasecontrol. Therefore, systemic lymphadenectomy should still be considered as an integrated part of surgery after nCRT for ESCC.