Annals of surgery
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To assess the effectiveness of optimized ex-vivo liver resection and autotransplantation (ELRA) for treating liver malignancies. ⋯ Long-term outcomes of ELRA under the PLS for advanced liver malignancy were favorable. Appropriate criteria for disease selection & surgical indications and optimized procedures together can improve surgical treatment and patient prognosis.
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To investigate if underrepresentation of racial and ethnic minorities exists in metastatic colorectal carcinoma (CRC) clinical trials. ⋯ Strategies are needed to increase minority enrollment in clinical trials for metastatic CRC. Identification of systemic barriers is integral in public policy advocacy to increase representation.
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Define recommendations for work-life integration and wellness and provide a pathway for supporting, teaching, and strengthening the skills needed to live as an authentic, empathic, compassionate, emotionally intelligent surgeon who provides the best care to patients. ⋯ Creating a culture of belonging by focusing on program culture through accountability, safety, and collaboration can lead surgical training programs to train highly successful surgeons.