American journal of surgery
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Interhospital transfer is common among patients undergoing colorectal surgery. The purpose of this study was to determine surgical outcomes after transfer vs direct admission in patients undergoing colorectal surgery. ⋯ Preoperative hospital transfer is common among patients requiring colorectal surgery. Despite extensive propensity score matching, nonemergency transfers have higher rates of mortality, longer length of hospital stay, and higher overall complication rates compared with direct admissions. Transfer status is an important variable in hospital performance models and should be taken into consideration when analyzing hospital outcomes.
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Incisional hernia (IH) is a complication following open abdominal hysterectomy. This study addresses the incidence and health care cost of IH repair after open hysterectomy, and identify perioperative risk factors to create predictive risk models. ⋯ Open hysterectomies account for a magnitude of surgical procedures worldwide. This study presents an internally validated risk model of IH in patients undergoing open hysterectomy after a review of 2145 cases. With an increasing emphasis on prevention in healthcare, we create a risk model to improve outcomes after open hysterectomies in effort to identify high-risk patients, facilitate preoperative risk counseling, and implement evidence-based strategies to improve outcomes.
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Distal cholangiocarcinoma remains a rare cancer associated with a dismal outcome. There is a lack of effective treatment options and where disease is amendable to resection, surgery affords the best potential for long-term survival. The aim of this study was to examine the survival outcomes and prognostic factors of patients undergoing pancreatoduodenectomy for distal cholangiocarcinoma. ⋯ Long-term survival may be achieved in selected patients undergoing pancreatoduodenectomy for distal cholangiocarcinoma, especially in patients who achieved an R0 resection.
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In 2012 the FDA approved a magnetic sphincter augmentation (MSA) device (LINX, Torax Medical, Inc) for placement around the lower esophageal sphincter as an alternative approach to fundoplication for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). This is a relatively new procedure and there is not widespread familiarization with the standard indications and techniques of device placement. We present two operative videos to highlight the standard surgical technique and technical points needed for successful LINX placement. ⋯ Second will be placement with complicated anatomy due to alterations from prior gastric surgery and a hiatal hernia. Our experience has revealed that the LINX device can be placed safely in patients with normal or significantly altered anatomy but requires adherence to several key principles and technical points. This procedure offers a new option that is anatomically and physiologically unique compared to standard fundoplication, and that offers highly effective control of GERD with a less invasive approach.
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Newborns with gastroschisis have historically undergone surgical repair under general anesthesia. Our institution recently transitioned to the sutureless umbilical closure for gastroschisis. We sought to evaluate the feasibility of bedside gastroschisis repair without endotracheal intubation. ⋯ Bedside sutureless umbilical closure without intubation is feasible and effective in newborns with gastroschisis. The procedure decreases time to gastroschisis closure. Smaller and more premature neonates were more likely to be successfully closed without intubation.