Journal of gastrointestinal surgery : official journal of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract
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J. Gastrointest. Surg. · Oct 2018
Meta AnalysisThe Efficacy of Antimicrobial-Coated Sutures for Preventing Incisional Surgical Site Infections in Digestive Surgery: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Antimicrobial-coated sutures have recently become well known for preventing surgical site infections (SSIs). However, the evidence and recommendations from some organizations remain controversial. Therefore, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to analyze the efficacy of antimicrobial-coated sutures for preventing SSIs in digestive surgery. ⋯ Antimicrobial-coated sutures are significantly more efficacious for preventing SSIs during digestive and colorectal surgery, even when restricted to clean-contaminated wounds. However, the hospital stay length was not affected.
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J. Gastrointest. Surg. · Oct 2018
Biography Historical ArticleAn Interview with Dr. John L. Cameron, the Hall of Famer of Pancreatic Cancer.
The Society of Surgical Alimentary Tract (SSAT) Resident Education Committee aim is to facilitate resident participation in the annual meeting and foster the education of the next generation of gastrointestinal. The SSAT "Residents Corner" was developed as a video-blog highlighting areas of interest for surgical trainees looking to focus on a career in gastrointestinal surgery. The topics covered are to make surgical education more accessible, one way is to highlight leaders in the field who discuss their journey. ⋯ Dr. Cameron shares his thoughts on his accomplishments, challenges, and advice for young surgeons and the future of pancreatic surgery. The interview offers an insight into the mind of one of the greatest leaders of surgery of our time.