Annals of surgery
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The aim of this study was to determine characteristics of the most cited publications in the history of the American Surgical Association (ASA). ⋯ The top 100 most cited publications from the ASA are highly impactful, landmark studies representing a diverse array of subject matter, investigators, study design, institutions, and countries. These influential publications have immensely advanced surgical science over the decades and should serve as inspiration for all surgeons and surgical investigators.
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Impact of inguinal hernia defect size as stratified by the European Hernia Society (EHS) classification I to III on the rate of chronic postoperative inguinal pain (CPIP). ⋯ Smaller inguinal hernias have been identified as an independent patient-related risk factor for developing CPIP.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effect of Remote Ischemic Preconditioning Conducted in Living Liver Donors on Postoperative Liver Function in Donors and Recipients Following Liver Transplantation: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
This study aimed to assess the effects of remote ischemic preconditioning (RIPC) on liver function in donors and recipients after living donor liver transplantation (LDLT). ⋯ RIPC did not improve liver function in living donor hepatectomy. However, RIPC performed in liver donors may be beneficial for postoperative liver function in recipients after living donor liver transplantation.
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Multicenter Study
Provider Characteristics Associated With Outpatient Opioid Prescribing After Surgery.
To characterize differences in postoperative opioid prescribing across surgical, nonsurgical, and advanced practice providers. ⋯ Advanced practice providers account for 1-in-5 postoperative opioid prescriptions and prescribe larger amounts per prescription relative to surgeons. Engaging all providers involved in postoperative care is necessary to understand prescribing practices, identify barriers to reducing prescribing, and tailor interventions accordingly.
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The aim of this study was to evaluate trends over time in perioperative outcomes for patients undergoing hepatectomy. ⋯ Despite increases in complexity over an 18-year period, continued improvements in surgical technique and perioperative outcomes yielded a resultant decrease in CCI in the most current era.