An open access, peer-reviewed journal publishing original surgical science, history, and perspectives.
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Annals of Surgery Open launches its new and improved Ovid-based journal website!
🪩 Modern site design
🧭 Improved navigation
📝 Content discoverability
⌛️Upcoming AI-powered features
Link: ovid.com/jnls/aosopen
New systematic review of 21 RCTs on ventral hernia repair by Dr. Mills & Dr. Liang et al!
✅Synthetic mesh > suture for 1–4 cm umbilical hernias
❌Biologic mesh = higher recurrence rates
⏱️Robotic VHR adds time & cost over lap repair with similar outcomes
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In this double-blind RCT by Dr Tsoposidis & Dr. Hansson et al, 1-year radiological recurrence remained high for patients undergoing laparoscopic PEH repair.
Left sided relaxing incision did not significantly reduce recurrence rates compared to controls.
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In their editorial, Dr. Amundson & Dr. Liu commend the investigators, but bring up key questions for discussion:
❓the rationale/evidence for a left-side relaxing incision
❓longer follow-up to see outcome divergence
❓potential harms of the intervention
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How do we define success as surgeons?
Nikhil Kapur & Dr. D'Angelo et al suggests 2 potential narratives for success:
✅traditional narrative - achievement of particular outcomes and accolades
✅personal narrative - interpersonal relationships & balance
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Proud to see Annals of Surgery Open included in the Web of Science Core Collection! This recognition reflects the fantastic work of our authors, reviewers, editors, and publishing team - and strengthens the impact of the research we publish.
🎉ASO has been selected for inclusion in the Web of Science™ Core Collection through the Emerging Sources Citation Index!
A key milestone that will increase visibility and discoverability of our author's work.
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the journal’s growth!
Is Federal Independent Dispute Resolution a Surgical Problem? Drs. Guorgui & Knowlton @LisaKnowltonMD's analysis of FIDR data reveals:
✅Surgeons represent only 2% of all IDR claims
✅High financial stakes of surgical claims warrant continued monitoring
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Can surgeons overcome metacognitive bias? Drs. Acker, Hashimoto @Laparoscopes & Kelz @surgeryspice suggest learning from athletes to calibrate metacognition via:
✅Transparent metrics use
✅Dedicated coaching
✅Frequent, graduated data review
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When is robotic appendectomy being used in the US? @TotadriD & @FergaljFleming's group found that with appropriate selection, a robotic approach could be used for patients with:
✅Complicated appendicitis
✅Higher BMI
✅Malignant pathology
@URMed_Surgery
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How do introverts navigate a career in academic surgery? @SophiaKMcKinley and colleagues found the sociocultural conventions of academic surgery are challenging but that introspection and mentorship foster growth, career satisfaction, and accomplishment.
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New research out in @AnnalsOpen provides an assessment of hospital performance in emergency general surgery ft. @drewwgoldberg, @ljk50, Chris Wirtalla, James Sharpe, Jacob Rosenthal, Elinore Kaufman & @surgeryspice (@PennSurgery) @PennLDI journals.lww.com/aosopen/ful…
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🆕 from the @UofTUpsurge Research Group in @AnnalsOpen 📘
This perspective outlines our partnership with the @CAGS_ACCG to bring high school students into the academic surgical space through mentorship, simulation, and community🚀
📝 👇
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How do patients perceive the choice to undergo high-risk abdominal surgery for cancer? @kekopeckMD's group found patients frequently equated surgery with survival, shaping how viable alternatives seemed. Recognizing this can shape shared decision making.
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How do surgeons face fear in the OR? @JohannaNRiesel and colleagues found fear arose from operating alone in chaos, judgement, and uncertainty. Help from trusted colleagues was the ultimate mitigation strategy, underscoring the importance of collaboration. doi.org/10.1097/AS9.00000000…
Utilization of a perioperative mental health intervention (PMHI) was perceived positively by older adult surgical patients. It provided valuable psychological support, especially for those undergoing oncologic or complex cardiac operations. doi.org/10.1097/AS9.00000000…
In this prospective study of over 1500 pediatric surgery patients, @mehulvraval and colleagues examined opioid prescribing practices after surgery. One third of patients had an opioid exposure with significant variation between hospitals and specialties. doi.org/10.1097/AS9.00000000…
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The #CanCORPS Pediatric Appendicitis Grade (PAG) can significantly change surgical practice in pediatric appendicitis by risk stratifying the disease and setting outcome benchmarks for each grade. A major advance in the care of this most common pediatric surgical disease.
Can surgeons reliably grade pediatric appendicitis? A multi-center international study from @DrSherifEmil and CanCORPS found a pediatric appendicitis grade was accurately assigned. Its routine use may improve patient counseling and outcomes reporting. journals.lww.com/aosopen/ful…
Can surgeons reliably grade pediatric appendicitis? A multi-center international study from @DrSherifEmil and CanCORPS found a pediatric appendicitis grade was accurately assigned. Its routine use may improve patient counseling and outcomes reporting. journals.lww.com/aosopen/ful…
How does Medicare Advantage influence surgical outcomes? ⚕️🏥@Cody_Mullens and @AndrewMIbrahim found rural surgical patients with Medicare Advantage had similar rates of complications and mortality compared to fee-for-service Medicare patients.
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