Annals of surgery
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Multicenter Study
Prediction Model of Long-term Survival After Esophageal Cancer Surgery.
We aimed to develop prediction models for estimating the long-term survival in patients who have undergone surgery for esophageal cancer. ⋯ These models showed good performance for predicting long-term survival after esophageal cancer surgery and may thus be useful for patients in planning their lives and to guide the postoperative treatment and follow-up.
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The number of laparoscopic liver resections undertaken has increased. However, lesions located postero-superiorly are difficult to access. This may be overcome by the novel use of trans-thoracic port(s). Methods for the safe and transparent introduction of new and modified surgical procedures are limited and a summary of these issues, for minimally invasive trans-thoracic liver resections (MITTLR), is lacking. This study aims to understand and summarize technique description, governance procedures, and reporting of outcomes for MITTLR. ⋯ Technical details and governance procedures were poorly described. Outcomes focussed on short term details alone. Transparency is needed for reporting the introduction of new surgical techniques to allow their safe dissemination.
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A recently retracted article discussing professionalism and young surgeons incites a social media storm on continued sexism in medical literature in 2020.
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To identify the difference in presentation, time to treatment, and outcomes between hyperthyroid adults and children referred to surgical evaluation. ⋯ Children with hyperthyroidism were more likely to present with hoarseness and difficulty concentrating than adults. Concentration and communication are critical skills in developing children, and early intervention with definitive therapy may improve such symptoms.
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To examine the association between surgical site infections (SSIs) and hospital readmissions and all-cause mortality, and to estimate the attributable health care costs of SSIs 1 year following surgery. ⋯ SSIs, especially deep/organ space SSI, contribute to adverse health outcomes and health care costs across the entire year after surgery. Our findings highlight the importance of effective prevention/monitoring strategies targeting both short- and long-term consequences of SSI.