Annals of surgery
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This study aims to examine the relationship between procedural volume and annual trauma volume (ATV) of ACS Level I trauma centers (TC). ⋯ Level III.
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To evaluate the optimal timing of thromboprophylaxis (TPX) initiation after hepatic angioembolization in trauma patients. ⋯ Level III-retrospective cohort study.
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This large database study assessed whether extended pharmacologic prophylaxis for venous thromboembolism after colon cancer resection was associated with improved oncologic survival. ⋯ Extended pharmacologic prophylaxis after colon cancer resection was independently associated with improved overall and cancer-specific survival. These results suggest a potential antineoplastic effect from heparin derivatives when used in the context of preventing postsurgical venous thromboembolism.
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An expert panel made recommendations to optimize surgical education and training based on the effects of contemporary challenges. ⋯ BRC II used the Delphi approach to identify and recommend 31 priorities for surgical education in 2024. We advise establishing a multidisciplinary surgical educational group to oversee, monitor, and facilitate implementation of these recommendations.
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We sought to determine the premium associated with a career in academic surgery, as measured by compensation normalized to the work relative value unit (wRVU). ⋯ In 2022, academic surgeons had more clinical activity and superior organizational revenue capture, despite less total and normalized clinical compensation. On the basis of TCC/wRVUs, academia charges a premium of 16% over nonacademic surgery. However, trend analysis suggests that TCC will converge within the next 20 years.