Annals of surgery
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Meta Analysis Comparative Study
Comparison of Postoperative outcomes Among Patients Treated by Male Versus Female Surgeons: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
To compare clinical outcomes of patients treated by female surgeons versus those treated by male surgeons. ⋯ This systematic review and meta-analysis suggests that patients treated by female surgeons have a lower mortality compared with those treated by male surgeons.
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Multicenter Study
Same-Day Ileostomy Closure Discharge Reduces Costs without Compromising Outcomes: An Economic Analysis.
This study aims to assess the costs of a same-day discharge (SDD) enhanced recovery pathway for diverting loop ileostomy (DLI) closure compared with a standard institutional enhanced recovery protocol. ⋯ Implementation of the SDD for DLI closure is associated with substantial cost savings without compromising patient outcomes. The study advocates for a shift towards SDD protocols, offering economic benefits and potential improvements in health care resource utilization.
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To compare expenditures between surgical and matched nonsurgical patients in a retrospective cohort study. ⋯ Bariatric surgery translated into lower medication expenditures than matched controls, but not lower overall long-term expenditures. Expenditure trends appear similar for the two leading bariatric operations.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Coaching Program to Address Burnout, Well-Being, and Professional Development in Pediatric Surgery Trainees: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
To assess impact of participation in a positive psychology coaching program on trainee burnout and well-being. ⋯ Despite the stress and challenges of medicine during COVID-19, a virtual positive psychology coaching program provided benefits in well-being and burnout to pediatric surgery trainees. Coaching should be integrated into existing wellness programs to support the acquisition of coping skills that help trainees cope with the stressors they will face during their careers.
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Multicenter Study
Cure Probabilities After Resection Of Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma: A Multi-Institutional Analysis Of 2554 Patients.
To assess the probability of being cured of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) by pancreatic surgery. ⋯ Patients operated for PDAC can achieve a life expectancy similar to that of the general population, and the likelihood of cure increases with the passage of recurrence-free time. An online calculator was developed and available at https://aicep.website/?cff-form=15 .