Annals of surgery
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To evaluate the association between postoperative opioid prescription size and patient-reported satisfaction among surgical patients. ⋯ In a large cohort of patients undergoing common surgical procedures, there was no association between opioid prescription size at discharge after surgery and patient satisfaction. This implies that surgeons can provide significantly smaller opioid prescriptions after surgery without negatively affecting patient satisfaction.
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We performed genome-wide expression profiling to develop an exosomal miRNA panel for predicting recurrence following surgery in patients with PDAC. ⋯ We identified a novel, noninvasive exo-miRNA signature that robustly predicts recurrence following surgery in patients with PDAC; highlighting its potential clinical impact for optimized patient selection and improved individualized treatment strategies.
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To estimate the incidence and postoperative mortality rates of surgery, and variations by age, diabetes, kidney replacement therapy (KRT) modality, and time over a 15-year period. ⋯ Patients receiving chronic KRT have high rates of surgery and morbidity. Further research into strategies to mitigate perioperative risk remain a priority.
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The aim of this study was to analyze the outcomes of a standardized protocol using routine CSFD, neuromonitoring, LL reperfusion, and selective TASP to prevent SCI during F-BEVAR. ⋯ This prospective nonrandomized study using a standardized strategy to prevent SCI was associated with low incidence of the SCI during F-BEVAR. Permanent paraplegia occurred in 1%.