The British journal of surgery
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Observational Study
Modelling centralization of pancreatic surgery in a nationwide analysis.
The benefits of centralization of pancreatic surgery have been documented, but policy differs between countries. This study aimed to model various centralization criteria for their effect on a nationwide cohort. ⋯ The best performance model for centralization involved a threshold for volume combined with a mortality threshold.
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This online structured survey has demonstrated the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on vascular services. The majority of centres have documented marked reductions in operating and services provided to vascular patients. In the months during recovery from the resource restrictions imposed during the pandemic peaks, there will be a significant vascular disease burden awaiting surgeons. One of the most affected specialties.
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Gas leakage during minimally invasive surgery is an aerosolization hazard. Sensitive optical and thermographic imaging can demonstrate and differentiate between mechanistic categories, enabling engineering solutions to fortify surgical care against pollutants and pathogens affecting operating room teams. Areas for improvement.