Annals of surgery
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To review the surveillance of IPMN, the risk of pancreatic cancer and the cost of surveillance. ⋯ Patients with stable IPMNs have similar pancreatic cancer risk as the general population. Surveillance discontinuation can be considered after 5 years in a cohort of patients, saving £106,211.19 ($136,020.42) per year.
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This study aimed to compare the ability of a deep-learning platform (the MACSSwin-T model) with healthcare professionals in detecting cerebral aneurysms from operative videos. Secondly, we aimed to compare the neurosurgical team's ability to detect cerebral aneurysms with and without AI-assistance. ⋯ AI-assisted human performance surpassed both human and AI alone. Notably, across healthcare professionals surveyed, frame accuracy improved across all subspecialties and experience levels, particularly among the most experienced healthcare professionals. These results challenge the prevailing notion that AI primarily benefits junior clinicians, highlighting its crucial role throughout the surgical hierarchy as an essential component of modern surgical practice.
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This study examined the predictive value of Flavin Mononucleotide (FMN) levels in the flush solution used during cold storage of donor livers on outcomes post-transplantation. ⋯ The FMN level measured in donor livers' cold storage flush solution is a valid biomarker to predict post-transplant outcomes. Liver grafts with high FMN levels may benefit from machine perfusion to improve outcomes.
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To assess 30-day outcomes of da Vinci robotic-assisted (dV-RAS) versus laparoscopic/thoracoscopic (lap/VATS) or open oncologic surgery. ⋯ Da Vinci -RAS confers benefits across oncological procedures and study designs. These results provide clinical evidence to multi-specialty-care decision-makers considering dV-RAS.