Annals of surgery
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To conduct a population-level analysis of temporal trends and risk factors for high symptom burden in patients receiving surgery for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). ⋯ Knowledge of population-level prevalence, trajectory, and predictors of moderate-to-severe symptoms after surgery for NSCLC can be used to facilitate shared decision making and improve symptom management throughout the course of illness.
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We aimed to compare discharge opioid prescriptions pre- and post-ERAS implementation. ⋯ Post-ERAS patients were prescribed significantly fewer opioids at discharge compared to matched pre-ERAS patients.
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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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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.