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Robotic versus Laparoscopic Liver Resection in Various Settings: An International Multicenter Propensity Score Matched Study of 10.075 Patients. Ann. Surg. (IF 9.0) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 Jasper P Sijberden, Tijs J Hoogteijling, Davit Aghayan, Francesca Ratti, Ek-Khoon Tan, Victoria Morrison-Jones, Jacopo Lanari, Louis Haentjens, Kongyuan Wei, Stylianos Tzedakis, John Martinie, Daniel Osei Bordom, Giuseppe Zimmitti, Kaitlyn Crespo, Paolo Magistri, Nadia Russolillo, Simone Conci, Burak Görgec, Andrea Benedetti Cacciaguerra, Daniel D'Souza, Gabriel Zozaya, Cèlia Caula, David Geller, Ricardo
The aim of this study was to compare the perioperative outcomes of robotic liver surgery (RLS) and laparoscopic liver surgery (LLS) in various settings.
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Medicaid Insurance Predicts Increased Postoperative Care Encounters Among Patients on Long-Term Opioid Therapy. Ann. Surg. (IF 9.0) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 Limi Sharif, Caroline S Zubieta, Akul Arora, Vidhya Gunaseelan, Jennifer Waljee, Mark C Bicket, Michael Englesbe, Chad M Brummett
This study examined the association between insurance type and postoperative unplanned care encounters among patients on long-term opioid therapy prior to surgery.
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A Pilot Study Using Machine Learning Algorithms and Wearable Technology for the Early Detection of Postoperative Complications After Cardiothoracic Surgery. Ann. Surg. (IF 9.0) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 Jorind Beqari, Joseph Powell, Jacob Hurd, Alexandra L Potter, Meghan McCarthy, Deepti Srinivasan, Danny Wang, James Cranor, Lizi Zhang, Kyle Webster, Joshua Kim, Allison Rosenstein, Zeyuan Zheng, Tung Ho Lin, Jing Li, Zhengyu Fang, Yuhang Zhang, Alex Anderson, James Madsen, Jacob Anderson, Anne Clark, Margaret E Yang, Andrea Nurko, Areej R El-Jawahri, Thoralf M Sundt, Serguei Melnitchouk, Arminder
To evaluate whether a machine learning algorithm (i.e. the "NightSignal" algorithm) can be used for the detection of postoperative complications prior to symptom onset after cardiothoracic surgery.
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The Association of Preoperative Opioid Use with Post-Discharge Outcomes: A Cohort Study of the Michigan Surgical Quality Collaborative. Ann. Surg. (IF 9.0) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 Stephan G Frangakis, Bethany Kavalakatt, Vidhya Gunaseelan, Yenling Lai, Jennifer Waljee, Michael Englesbe, Chad M Brummett, Mark C Bicket
To examine the association of prescription opioid fills over the year prior to surgery with postoperative outcomes.
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Association Of Opioid Prescribing And Consumption With Patient-Reported Experiences And Satisfaction Following Emergency Surgery In Michigan. Ann. Surg. (IF 9.0) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 Lindsay Rosenthal, Vidhya Gunaseelan, Jennifer Waljee, Mark Bicket, Michael Englesbe, Ryan Howard
To investigate the relationships between opioid prescribing, consumption, and patient reported outcomes (PROs) in emergency surgery patients.
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Operative Volumes and Postoperative Outcomes After Elective Resection of Congenital Lung Malformations in Infants. Ann. Surg. (IF 9.0) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Abigail J Engwall-Gill, Jennine H Weller, Pooja S Salvi, Anne M Sescleifer, Annalise B Penikis, Shelby R Sferra, Kyra M Halbert-Elliott, Daniel S Rhee, Daniel G Solomon, Shaun M Kunisaki
To determine whether hospital- and surgeon-level operative volumes are associated with differences in postoperative outcomes among infants undergoing elective lung surgery for a congenital lung malformation (CLM).
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Factors Impacting Academic Productivity and Satisfaction of Surgeon-scientists: A Nationwide Survey. Ann. Surg. (IF 9.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Paula Marincola Smith, Amy Martinez, Rebecca Irlmeier, Carmen C Solórzano, Deepa Magge, Fei Ye, James R Goldenring
To identify factors related to research success for academic surgeons.
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Survival and Quality of Life after Isolated Hepatic Perfusion with Melphalan as a Treatment for Uveal Melanoma Liver Metastases - Final Results from the Phase III Randomized Controlled Trial SCANDIUM. Ann. Surg. (IF 9.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Roger Olofsson Bagge, Axel Nelson, Amir Shafazand, Charlotta All-Eriksson, Christian Cahlin, Nils Elander, Anders Gustavsson, Hildur Helgadottir, Jens Folke Kiilgaard, Sara Kinhult, Ingrid Ljuslinder, Jan Mattsson, Magnus Rizell, Malin Sternby Eilard, Gustav J Ullenhag, Jonas A Nilsson, Lars Ny, Per Lindnér
To investigate overall survival (OS) and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of first-line isolated hepatic perfusion (IHP) compared to best alternative care (BAC) for patients with uveal melanoma liver metastases.
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REDISCOVER International Guidelines on the Perioperative Care of Surgical Patients With Borderline-resectable and Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer. Ann. Surg. (IF 9.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-26 Ugo Boggi, Emanuele Kauffmann, Niccolò Napoli, S George Barreto, Marc G Besselink, Giuseppe K Fusai, Thilo Hackert, Mohammad Abu Hilal, Giovanni Marchegiani, Roberto Salvia, Shailesh Shrikhande, Mark Truty, Jens Werner, Christopher Wolfgang, Elisa Bannone, Giovanni Capretti, Alice Cattelani, Alessandro Coppola, Alessandro Cucchetti, Davide De Sio, Armando Di Dato, Giovanna Di Meo, Claudio Fiorillo
The REDISCOVER consensus conference aimed at developing and validate guidelines on the perioperative care of patients with borderline resectable (BR-) and locally advanced (LA) pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC).
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Disparities in Access, Quality, and Clinical Outcome for Latino Californians with Colon Cancer. Ann. Surg. (IF 9.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-26 Aaron J Dawes, Ganesh Rajasekar, Katherine D Arnow, Amber W Trickey, Alex H S Harris, Arden M Morris, Todd H Wagner
To compare access, quality, and clinical outcomes between Latino and non-Latino White Californians with colon cancer.
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Trust-Building: Why Virtual Formats Threaten the Moral Ends of Surgical Informed Consent. Ann. Surg. (IF 9.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-26 John H Lee, Katherine E Neff, Christian J Vercler
The COVID-19 pandemic forced a wide range of medical practices to virtual formats, including the preoperative informed consent practice. However, virtual informed consent persists despite the pandemic largely considered resolved. The continued use of virtual formats relies on a problematic "information-transfer" model of informed consent. We suggest that a "trust-building" model of consent as a better
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Privacy-proof Live Surgery Streaming: Development and Validation of a low-cost, Real-time Robotic Surgery Anonymization Algorithm. Ann. Surg. (IF 9.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Pieter De Backer, Jente Simoens, Kenzo Mestdagh, Jasper Hofman, Jennifer A Eckhoff, Mateusz Jobczyk, Ellen Van Eetvelde, Mathieu D'Hondt, Marcio Covas Moschovas, Vipul Patel, Charles Van Praet, Hans F Fuchs, Charlotte Debbaut, Karel Decaestecker, Alexandre Mottrie
Develop a pioneer surgical anonymization algorithm for reliable and accurate real-time removal of out-of-body images, validated across various robotic platforms.
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Impact of Change in Sizing Protocol on Outcome of Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation. Ann. Surg. (IF 9.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Inanc S Sarici, Sven E Eriksson, Ping Zheng, Olivia Moore, Blair A Jobe, Shahin Ayazi
To evaluate and compare magnetic sphincter augmentation (MSA) device sizing protocols on postoperative outcomes and dysphagia.
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Distinguishing Clinical from Statistical Significances in Contemporary Comparative Effectiveness Research. Ann. Surg. (IF 9.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Ajami Gikandi, Julie Hallet, Bas Groot Koerkamp, Clancy J Clark, Keith D Lillemoe, Raja R Narayan, Harvey J Mamon, Marco A Zenati, Nabil Wasif, Dana Gelb Safran, Marc G Besselink, David C Chang, Lara N Traeger, Joel S Weissman, Zhi Ven Fong
To determine the prevalence of clinical significance reporting in contemporary comparative effectiveness research (CER).
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Trends in End-of-Life Care and Satisfaction Among Veterans Undergoing Surgery. Ann. Surg. (IF 9.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Shukri H A Dualeh, Maia S Anderson, Paul Abrahamse, Neil Kamdar, Emily Evans, Pasithorn A Suwanabol
To examine trends in end-of-life care services and satisfaction among Veterans undergoing any inpatient surgery.
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Utility of a Benchmarking Report for Balancing Infection Prevention and Antimicrobial Stewardship in Children with Complicated Appendicitis. Ann. Surg. (IF 9.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Shannon L Cramm, Dionne A Graham, Martin L Blakely, Robert A Cowles, Shaun M Kunisaki, Aaron M Lipskar, Robert T Russell, Matthew T Santore, Jennifer R DeFazio, Cornelia L Griggs, Danielle I Aronowitz, Myron Allukian, Brendan T Campbell, Nicole M Chandler, Devon T Collins, Sarah J Commander, Katerina Dukleska, Justice C Echols, Joseph R Esparaz, Christina Feng, Claire Gerall, David N Hanna, Olivia
To develop a severity-adjusted, hospital-level benchmarking comparative performance report for postoperative organ space infection and antibiotic utilization in children with complicated appendicitis.
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The Effect of Perioperative Dexamethasone on Postoperative Complications after Pancreaticoduodenectomy: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial. Ann. Surg. (IF 9.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Haoda Chen, Ying Wang, Kuirong Jiang, Zhiwei Xu, Yu Jiang, Zhichong Wu, Xiaojian Lu, Chao Wang, Yuanchi Weng, Weishen Wang, Rui Ding, Shifan Zheng, Yilong Li, Xu Fu, Guodong Shi, Jiancheng Wang, Hao Chen, Chenghong Peng, Xiaxing Deng, Yudong Qiu, Yan Luo, Bei Sun, Baiyong Shen
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of perioperative dexamethasone on postoperative complications after pancreaticoduodenectomy.
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Anatomic Lung Resection Outcomes After Implementation of a Universal Thoracic ERAS Protocol Across a Diverse Healthcare System. Ann. Surg. (IF 9.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Adam R Dyas, Christina M Stuart, Michael R Bronsert, Alyson D Kelleher, Kyle E Bata, Ethan U Cumbler, Crystal J Erickson, Matthew G Blum, Annette S Vizena, Alison R Barker, Lauren Funk, Karishma Sack, Benjamin A Abrams, Simran K Randhawa, Elizabeth A David, John D Mitchell, Michael J Weyant, Christopher D Scott, Robert A Meguid
We sought to evaluate how implementing a thoracic Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol impacted surgical outcomes after elective anatomic lung resection.
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Do children with Osteosarcoma benefit from Pulmonary Metastasectomy? - A Systematic Review Of Published Studies and 'Real world' Outcomes. Ann. Surg. (IF 9.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-20 Tristan Boam, Bethan G Rogoyski, Wajid Jawaid, Paul D Losty
To critically examine the evidence-base for survival benefit of Pulmonary metastasectomy (PM) for Osteosarcoma (OS) in the paediatric population.
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Looking Across the Drape: A Novel Quality Improvement Approach to Understanding Surgeon and Anesthesiologist Burnout. Ann. Surg. (IF 9.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-20 Jina L Sinskey, Rachel Schwartz, Christy K Boscardin, Joyce M Chang, Sandhya B Kumar, Carter C Lebares
To identify well-being threats for surgeons and anesthesiologists and develop interventions using the Quality of Life Improvement (QOLI) approach.
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Body Contouring Surgery after Bariatric Surgery Improves Long-term Health-related Quality of Life and Satisfaction with Appearance: An International Longitudinal Cohort Study Using the BODY-Q. Ann. Surg. (IF 9.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-20 Farima Dalaei, Claire E E de Vries, Lotte Poulsen, Sören Möller, Manraj N Kaur, Phillip J Dijkhorst, Jørn Bo Thomsen, Maarten Hoogbergen, Dennis J S Makarawung, Aebele B Mink van der Molen, Jussi P Repo, Marek Adam Paul, Kay-Hendrik Busch, Annalisa Cogliandro, Jakub Opyrchal, Michael Rose, Claus B Juhl, Alin M Andries, Andreas Printzlau, René K Støving, Anne F Klassen, Andrea L Pusic, Jens A Sørensen
To examine health-related quality of life (HRQL) and satisfaction with appearance in patients who have undergone bariatric surgery (BS) with or without subsequent body contouring surgery (BCS) in relation to the general population normative for the BODY-Q.
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Assessment of Laparoscopic Indocyanine Green Tracer-Guided Lymphadenectomy After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy for Locally Advanced Gastric Cancer: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Ann. Surg. (IF 9.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-20 Ze-Ning Huang, Yi-Hui Tang, Qing Zhong, Ping Li, Jian-Wei Xie, Jia-Bin Wang, Jian-Xian Lin, Jun Lu, Long-Long Cao, Mi Lin, Ru-Hong Tu, Chao-Hui Zheng, Qi-Yue Chen, Chang-Ming Huang
To assess the effectiveness of indocyanine green (ICG)-guided lymph node (LN) dissection during laparoscopic radical gastrectomy after neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) in patients with LAGC.
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IDEAL Phase 2a Results: Posterior Rectus Sheath Flap for Hiatal Augmentation in Complex Paraesophageal Hernias. Ann. Surg. (IF 9.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-20 Yalini Vigneswaran, Mustafa Hussain, M Alyssa Varsanik, Chase Corvin, Lawrence J Gottlieb, John C Alverdy
To report the developmental phase results of posterior rectus sheath hiatal flap augmentation (PoRSHA), a promising surgical innovation for large and recurrent paraesophageal hernias.
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Private Equity Investment in Surgical Care. Ann. Surg. (IF 9.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-19 Maxwell T Sievers, Andrew Neevel, Adrian Diaz, Eva Rouanet, Kyle Sheetz, David Brophy, Justin B Dimick, Karan R Chhabra
To characterize the extent of private equity investment affecting surgical care.
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30-day Morbidity and Mortality after Cholecystectomy for Benign Gallbladder Disease (AMBROSE): A Prospective, International Collaborative Cohort Study. Ann. Surg. (IF 9.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-13 Geoffrey Yuet Mun Wong, Himanshu Wadhawan, Victor Roth Cardoso, Laura Bravo Merodio, Yashasvi Rajeev, Ricardo David Maldonado, Alessandro Martinino, Vignesh Balasubaramaniam, Aabid Ashraf, Adeela Siddiqui, Ahmad Ghassan Al-Shkirat, Ahmed Mohammed Abu-Elfatth, Ajay Gupta, Akram Alkaseek, Amel Ouyahia, Amira Said, Anshuman Pandey, Ashwani Kumar, Baila Maqbool, Carlos Alberto Millán, Cheena Singh, Diana
This study aimed to assess 30-day morbidity and mortality rates following cholecystectomy for benign gallbladder disease and identify the factors associated with complications.
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Perioperative Changes in Serum Transaminase Levels: Impact on Postoperative Morbidity Following Liver Resection of Hepatocellular Carcinoma. Ann. Surg. (IF 9.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-13 Fumin Wang, Jingming Lu, Tian Yang, Yaoxing Ren, Francesca Ratti, Hugo P Marques, Silvia Silva, Olivier Soubrane, Vincent Lam, George A Poultsides, Irinel Popescu, Razvan Grigorie, Sorin Alexandrescu, Guillaume Martel, Aklile Workneh, Alfredo Guglielmi, Tom Hugh, Luca Aldrighetti, Itaru Endo, Yi Lv, Xu-Feng Zhang, Timothy M Pawlik
To define how dynamic changes in pre- versus post-operative serum aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransaminase (ALT) levels may impact postoperative morbidity after curative-intent resection of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
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Belonging in Surgery: A validated instrument and single institutional pilot. Ann. Surg. (IF 9.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-13 Rachael C Acker, James Sharpe, Judy A Shea, Sara P Ginzberg, Emna Bakillah, Claire B Rosen, Caitlin B Finn, Sanford E Roberts, Sonia Ajmera, Rachel Kelz
The aim of this study was to develop and validate an instrument to measure Belonging in Surgery among surgical residents.
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Effect of Lower Extremity Nerve Decompression in Patients with Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: The DNND Randomized, Observation Group- and Placebo Surgery-controlled Clinical Trial. Ann. Surg. (IF 9.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-08 Shai M Rozen, Gil I Wolfe, Steven Vernino, Philip Raskin, Linda S Hynan, Kathleen Wyne, Rita Fulmer, Geetha Pandian, Shiv K Sharma, Ahneesh J Mohanty, Cristina V Sanchez, Austin Hembd, April Gorman
Evaluate the effect of nerve decompression on pain in patients with lower extremity painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN).
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"The Equipoise Ruler:" A National Survey on Surgeon Judgment about the Value of Surgery. Ann. Surg. (IF 9.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-08 Karlie L Zychowski, Lily N Stalter, Bethany M Erb, Bret M Hanlon, Kyle J Bushaw, Anne Buffington, Taylor Bradley, Robert M Arnold, Justin Clapp, Jacqueline M Kruser, Margaret L Schwarze
The objective of this study was to understand professional norms regarding the value of surgery.
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Increased Musculoskeletal Deformities And Decreased Lung Volume In Patients After Ea/Tef Repair - A Real-Time Mri Study. Ann. Surg. (IF 9.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-08 Ophelia Aubert, Martin Lacher, Steffi Mayer, Jens Frahm, Dirk Voit, Maciej Rosolowski, Anke Widenmann, Franz Wolfgang Hirsch, Daniel Gräfe
This study aims to assess morphological and functional postoperative changes after open or minimally invasive (MIS) repair of esophageal atresia (EA) compared to healthy controls by thoracic real-time MRI.
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A Novel Serum Exosomal miRNA Signature in the Early Prediction of Persistent Organ Failure in Patients with Acute Pancreatitis. Ann. Surg. (IF 9.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-07 Lei Li, Qichen Zhang, Yongpu Feng, Fanyang Kong, Fengyuan Sun, Pei Xie, Jiangman Zhao, Hang Yu, Jiahuan Zhou, Shouxin Wu, Shengbing Zhao, Zhaoshen Li, Feng Liu, Yiqi Du, Xiangyu Kong
Current study aims to investigate whether serum exosomal microRNAs (miRNAs) could be potential biomarkers in predicting APs with POF at early phase.
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Postoperative Outcomes Associated with the Timing of Surgery After SARS-CoV-2 Infection. Ann. Surg. (IF 9.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-07 Ira L Leeds, Lesley S Park, Kathleen Akgun, Amy Weintrob, Amy C Justice, Joseph T King
Examine the association between prior SARS-CoV-2 infection, interval from infection to surgery, and adverse surgical outcomes.
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Endovascular Repair of One-hundred Urgent and Emergent free or Contained Thoraco-abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Ruptures. An International Multi-Center Trans-Atlantic experience. Ann. Surg. (IF 9.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-07 Paolo Spath, Nikolaos Tsilimparis, Enrico Gallitto, Daniel Becker, Andrea Vacirca, Bärbel Berekoven, Giuseppe Panuccio, Angelos Karelis, Andrea Kahlberg, Germano Melissano, Nuno Dias, Tilo Kölbel, Martin Austermann, Gianluca Faggioli, Gustavo Oderich, Mauro Gargiulo
To analyze the outcomes of urgent/emergent endovascular aortic repair of patients with free/contained ruptured thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms (rTAAA).
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Surgical Outcome Reporting. Moving from a Comic to a Tragic Opera? Ann. Surg. (IF 9.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-07 Fariba Abbassi, Matthias Pfister, Anja Domenghino, Milo A Puhan, Pierre-Alain Clavien
To assess the current quality of surgical outcome reporting in the medical literature, and to provide recommendations for improvement.
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Quantifying Perioperative Risks for Antireflux and Hiatus Hernia Surgery: A Multicenter Cohort Study of 4301 Patients. Ann. Surg. (IF 9.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 David S Liu, Darren J Wong, Su Kah Goh, Aly Fayed, Sean Stevens, Ahmad Aly, Tim Bright, Laurence Weinberg, David I Watson
Using a comprehensive Australian cohort, we quantified the incidence and determined the independent predictors of intraoperative and postoperative complications associated with antireflux and hiatus hernia surgeries. Additionally, we performed an in-depth analysis to understand the complication profiles associated with each independent risk factor.
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The Patient Perspective on Colectomy for Recurrent Diverticulitis: A Qualitative Study. Ann. Surg. (IF 9.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Alexander T Hawkins, David F Penson, Timothy M Geiger, Kemberlee R Bonnet, Matthew G Mutch, Lilias H Maguire, David G Schlundt, Russell L Rothman
Understand the patient decision-making process regarding colectomy for recurrent diverticulitis.
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Postoperative Hyperamylasemia (POH) is an Early Predictor of Pancreatic Fistula Occurrence and Severity after Distal Pancreatectomy: Results from a European Multicentric Study. Ann. Surg. (IF 9.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-02 Giampaolo Perri, Elisa Romandini, Giovanni Marchegiani, Poya Ghorbani, Musheg Sahakyan, Marcus Holmberg, Alice Cattelani, Åsmund Fretland, Roberto Montorsi, Isabella D Rodrigues, Dyre Kleive, Elisa Bannone, Bjørn Edwin, Stefan Gilg, Knut Labori, Ernesto Sparrelid, Roberto Salvia
The aim of this international multicentric study is to characterize postoperative hyperamylasemia (POH) after distal pancreatectomy (DP), with particular focus on its relationship with postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) occurrence and severity.
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Racial Disparities in Pelvic Floor Disorders. Ann. Surg. (IF 9.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-31 Carlotta Sarzo, Nur Nurmahomed, Charlotte Ralston, Carlene Igbedioh, Alexis Schizas, Alison Hainsworth, Linda Ferrari
To investigate the impact of racial disparities and Socioeconomic Status (SES) on pelvic floor disorder (PFD) care.
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Microbiome Dysbiosis with Enterococcus Presence in the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract is A Risk Factor for Mortality in Patients Undergoing Surgery for Pancreatic Cancer. Ann. Surg. (IF 9.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-26 Christoph K Stein-Thoeringer, Bernhard W Renz, Juliana De Castilhos, Viktor von Ehrlich-Treuenstätt, Ulrich Wirth, Tengis Tschaidse, Felix O Hofmann, Dominik T Koch, Iris Beirith, Steffen Ormanns, Markus O Guba, Martin K Angele, Joachim Andrassy, Hanno Niess, Jan G D'Haese, Jens Werner, Matthias Ilmer
Recent retrospective studies suggest a role for distinct microbiota in the perioperative morbidity and mortality of pancreatic head resections.
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Clinical Efficacy of Laparoscopic Sentinel Node Navigation Surgery for Stomach Preservation in Patients With Early Gastric Cancer: 5-year Results of the SENORITA Trial. Ann. Surg. (IF 9.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-25 Hoon Hur, Young Joon Lee, Young-Woo Kim, Jae-Seok Min, Hong Man Yoon, Ji Yeong An, Bang Wool Eom, Gyu Seok Cho, Young-Kyu Park, Mi Ran Jung, Ji-Ho Park, Woo Jin Hyung, Sang-Ho Jeong, Myeong-Cherl Kook, Mira Han, Byung-Ho Nam, Keun Won Ryu
This study aimed to compare laparoscopic standard gastrectomy (LSG) and laparoscopic sentinel node navigation surgery (LSNNS) for EGC in terms of 5-year long-term oncologic outcomes.
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Comparison of Short-term and Three-year Oncological Outcomes Between Robotic and Laparoscopic Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer: A Large Multi-center Cohort Study. Ann. Surg. (IF 9.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Jun Lu, Tai-Yuan Li, Li Zhang, Zu-Kai Wang, Jun-Jun She, Bao-Qing Jia, Xin-Gan Qin, Shuang-Yi Ren, Hong-Liang Yao, Ze-Ning Huang, Dong-Ning Liu, Han Liang, Fei-Yu Shi, Peng Li, Bo-Pei Li, Xin-Sheng Zhang, Kui-Jie Liu, Chao-Hui Zheng, Chang-Ming Huang
To compare the short- and long-term outcomes between robotic gastrectomy (RG) and laparoscopic gastrectomy (LG) for gastric cancer.
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Association of Frailty with Healthcare Utilization for Patients over One Year Following Surgical Evaluation. Ann. Surg. (IF 9.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Stephen J Flinn, David S Silver, Jacob Hodges, Andrew L Bilderback, Dan Buchanan, Justin M Ludwig, James Schuster, Daniel E Hall
Characterize the distribution of healthcare utilization associated with pre-operative frailty in the year following evaluation by a surgeon.
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Association Between Anesthesiologist Sex and Patients' Postoperative Outcomes: A Population-based Cohort Study. Ann. Surg. (IF 9.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Angela Jerath, Raj Satkunasivam, Kirusanthy Kaneshwaran, Khatereh Aminoltejari, Ashton Chang, D Su-Yin MacDonell, Alayne Kealey, Stephanie Ladowski, Anita Sarmah, Alana M Flexman, Gianni R Lorello, Sabine Nabecker, Natalie Coburn, Lesley Gotlib Conn, Zachary Klaassen, Sanjana Ranganathan, Carlos Riveros, Colin J L McCartney, Allan S Detsky, Christopher J D Wallis
To examine the association of anesthesiologist sex on postoperative outcomes.
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Clinical Impact of an Enhanced Recovery Program for Lower Extremity Bypass. Ann. Surg. (IF 9.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-23 Marvi Tariq, Zdenek Novak, Emily L Spangler, Marc A Passman, Mark A Patterson, Benjamin J Pearce, Danielle C Sutzko, S Danielle Brokus, Courtney Busby, Adam W Beck
To determine the association of Enhanced Recovery Program (ERP) implementation with length of stay (LOS) and perioperative outcomes after lower extremity bypass (LEB).
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Utility of Enteral Contrast Protocols in Pediatric Adhesive Small Bowel Obstruction: A Prospective Multicenter Observational Study. Ann. Surg. (IF 9.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-23 Shannon N Acker, Romeo Ignacio, Katie W Russell, Lorraine Kelley-Quon, Katrine Lofberg, Justin Lee, Aaron R Jensen, Kaci Pickett-Nairne, Connor Prendergast, Stephanie E Iantorno, Hari Thangarajah, Utsav Patwardhan, Caroline Melhado, Allen Zhong, Ben Padilla, David H Rothstein, Lauren Nicassio, Samir Pandya, Maria Valencia, Kasper Wang, Tom H Inge
Our objective was to determine the utility of enteral contrast-based protocols in the diagnosis and management of adhesive small bowel obstruction (ASBO) for children.
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Surgical Sabermetrics: A Scoping Review of Technology-Enhanced Assessment of Non-Technical Skills in the Operating Room. Ann. Surg. (IF 9.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-23 Emma E Howie, Olivia Ambler, Eilidh Gm Gunn, Roger D Dias, Stephen J Wigmore, Richard Je Skipworth, Steven J Yule
To evaluate the current evidence for surgical sabermetrics: digital methods of assessing surgical non-technical skills and investigate the implications for enhancing surgical performance.
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Centralization of Pancreaticoduodenectomy: A Systematic Review and Spline Regression Analysis to Recommend Minimum Volume for a Specialist Pancreas Service. Ann. Surg. (IF 9.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-23 Krishna Kotecha, Kevin Tree, William A Ziaziaris, Siobhan C McKay, Handan Wand, Jaswinder Samra, Anubhav Mittal
Through a systematic review and spline curve analysis, to better define the minimum volume threshold for hospitals to perform (pancreaticoduodenectomy) and the high volume centre (HVC).
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Provider Perceptions Regarding Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in Surgical Patients with Frailty. Ann. Surg. (IF 9.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-23 Matthew B Allen, Amanda Reich, Patrick Collins, Karen Chahal, Maria Moustaqim-Barrette, Rachelle E Bernacki, Zara Cooper, Angela M Bader
To characterize the perceptions of surgeons, anesthesiologists, and geriatricians regarding perioperative CPR in surgical patients with frailty.
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Prospective Evaluation of Circulating Tumor DNA using Next Generation Sequencing as a Biomarker during Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Localized Pancreatic Cancer. Ann. Surg. (IF 9.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-23 Dhavan Shah, Amy Wells, Madison Cox, Kevin Dawravoo, John Abad, Arlene D'Souza, Grace Suh, Robert Bayer, Sohail Chaudhry, Qiang Zhang, Massimo Cristofanilli, David Bentrem, Akhil Chawla
In this prospective study, we aim to characterize the prognostic value of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) by next-generation-sequencing (NGS) in patients undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC).
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Short-term and Long-term Outcomes of Robotic Enucleation of Tumors Located in the Pancreatic Head and Uncinate Process. Ann. Surg. (IF 9.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-23 Huiyi Ou, Mengmin Chen, Kai Qin, Shiwei Zhao, Dan Li, Yusheng Shi, Yuanchi Weng, Georgios Gemenetzis, Xiaxing Deng, Chenghong Peng, Baiyong Shen, Jiabin Jin
To assess short-term and long-term outcomes following robotic enucleation (REn) of tumors in the proximal pancreas.
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Mindfulness Based Interventions for Surgeons: A Scoping Review. Ann. Surg. (IF 9.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-23 Ari S Coopersmith, Yash V Shroff, George A Wen, Michael H Berler, Paul A Gonzales, Feyisayo M Ojute, Carter C Lebares
To review the evidence on mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) for surgeons.
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Carotid Revascularization is Associated with Improved Mood in Patients with Advanced Carotid Disease. Ann. Surg. (IF 9.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-23 Bahaa Succar, Ying-Hui Chou, Chiu-Hsieh Hsu, Steven Rapcsak, Theodore Trouard, Wei Zhou
To investigate the impact of carotid interventions on patients' mental condition in patients with carotid stenosis.
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Proposal of New ypStage Grouping System for Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Patients who Underwent Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy followed by Surgery. Ann. Surg. (IF 9.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-17 Seong Yong Park, Boram Park, Jae Kwang Yun, Hyeong Ryul Kim, Yong-Hee Kim, Yeong Jeong Jeon, Junghee Lee, Jong Ho Cho, Yong Soo Choi, Jae Il Zo, Young Mog Shim, Hong Kwan Kim
To propose a new ypTNM grouping system to address these limitations and improve prognostic relevance.
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Netosis in Surgery: Pathophysiology, Prevention and Treatment. Ann. Surg. (IF 9.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-12 Philippa James, Devesh Kaushal, Robert Beaumont Wilson
To provide surgeons with an understanding of the latest research on NETosis, including the pathophysiology and treatment of conditions involving NETs in the care of surgical patients.
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Resection to Exploration Ratios and Associated Outcomes in Patients with Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma. Ann. Surg. (IF 9.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-12 Giuseppe Malleo, Fabio Casciani, Gabriella Lionetto, Alessandro Esposito, Alessandra Binco, Dario Solinas, Matteo De Pastena, Antonio Pea, Salvatore Paiella, Roberto Salvia
To investigate resection/exploration ratios (RER), reasons for omission of pancreatectomy, and survival outcomes in patients undergoing surgical exploration with resection intent for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC).
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Efficacy and Safety of Endovascular Fenestrated and Branched Grafts vs open Surgery in Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair: An Updated Systematic Review, Meta-analysis and Meta-regression. Ann. Surg. (IF 9.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-12 Giacomo Pietro Vigezzi, Chiara Barbati, Lorenzo Blandi, Annalisa Guddemi, Andrea Melloni, Simone Salvati, Luca Bertoglio, Anna Odone
To provide an updated systematic review and meta-analysis with meta-regression of safety and efficacy of fenestrated/branched endovascular repair of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms (TAAAs) compared with open repair.
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Prospective Sensory Outcomes for Targeted Nipple Areola Complex Reinnervation (TNR) in Gender-Affirming Double Incision Mastectomy with Free Nipple Grafting. Ann. Surg. (IF 9.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-12 Katya Remy, Kathryn Packowski, Chase Alston, Liana N Kozanno, Katherine H Carruthers, Eleanor G Tomczyk, Jonathan M Winograd, William G Austen, Ian L Valerio, Lisa Gfrerer
This study analyses the anatomy and sensory outcomes of targeted nipple areola complex reinnervation (TNR) in gender-affirming double incision mastectomy with free nipple grafting (FNG).
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Temporary Portocaval Shunt Provides Superior Intra-operative Hemodynamics and Reduces Blood Loss and Duration of Surgery in Live Donor Liver Transplantation: A Randomized Control Trial. Ann. Surg. (IF 9.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-12 Manoj Kumar Yl, Nilesh Sadashiv Patil, Nihar Mohapatra, Gaurav Sindwani, Udit Dhingra, Anil Yadav, Pratibha Kale, Viniyendra Pamecha
The primary objectives were to compare intra operative hemodynamic parameters, blood loss, renal function, and duration of surgery with and without TPCS in live donor liver transplantation (LDLT) recipients. Secondary objectives were post-operative early graft dysfunction (EGD), morbidity, mortality, total ICU and hospital stay.
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Randomized Prospective Trial of Epidural Analgesia after Open Hepatectomy. Ann. Surg. (IF 9.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-12 Vittoria Arslan-Carlon, Motaz Qadan, Vinay Puttanniah, Kenneth Seier, Mithat Gönen, Gloria Yang, Mary Fischer, Ronald P DeMatteo, T Peter Kingham, William R Jarnagin, Michael I D'Angelica
To evaluate whether patient-controlled epidural analgesia (PCEA) improves postoperative pain during ambulation following elective open hepatectomy.
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The PAncreatic Surgery Composite Endpoint PACE - Development and Validation of a Clinically Relevant Endpoint Requiring Lower Sample Sizes. Ann. Surg. (IF 9.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-12 Felix Nickel, Christoph Kuemmerli, Philip C Müller, Mona W Schmidt, Leon P Schmidt, Philipp Wise, Rosa Klotz, Christine Tjaden, Markus Diener, Pascal Probst, Thilo Hackert, Markus W Büchler
To provide a composite endpoint in pancreatic surgery.