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JAMA Surgery is a member of the JAMA Network, a consortium of peer-reviewed, general medical and specialty publications.

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馃摑 Review: This review discusses current management for #IntrahepaticCholangiocarcinoma, including guidelines for chemoimmunotherapy, locoregional strategies, precision oncology approaches, and comprehensive genomic profiling. ja.ma/47zjuUt

Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma

This narrative review describes the current management of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, including guidelines for chemoimmunotherapy, locoregional strategies, precision oncology approaches, and...

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After elective #GICancer surgery, #DaysAtHome at 90 days was a valid, clinically meaningful, and patient-centered outcome that reflected complications, health care use, and survival. ja.ma/4jtd0O5

Days at Home as a Patient-Centered Outcome

This cohort study investigates if days at home is a valid and clinically meaningful patient-centered outcome after elective gastrointestinal cancer surgery.

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Seasonal variation was observed in #Diverticulitis incidence but not in severity or the proportion of cases requiring an operation. Diverticulitis was more common in summer and autumn. #colonhealth 馃摉 Read full article: ja.ma/4jpTIt0
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馃挰 Editorial: Expanding #GraduateMedicalEducation positions may not by itself improve rural workforce distribution, which also depends on application patterns, training resources, rural definitions, and incentives for rural practice. ja.ma/4yj2Q6q

GME Expansion and the Challenge of Rural Workforce Distribution

Ramesh and coauthors1 shared a brief examination and evaluation of the results from the Consolidated Appropriations Acts (CAA) 20212 and 2023,3 which when fully awarded, will raise the number of...

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For refractory #SlowTransitConstipation, subtotal colectomy with cecorectal anastomosis and total colectomy with ileorectal anastomosis had similar 12-month outcomes, however patient-reported satisfaction at 1 year favored total colectomy. ja.ma/4z1yne7
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馃挰 Viewpoint: As #KidneyXenotransplant moves from early clinical trials toward broader use, benefit-risk assessment should include systematic measurement of patient risk tolerance alongside safety and effectiveness. ja.ma/4eKbx2u
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馃挰 Editorial: For lung-limited stage IV #NSCLC, early outcomes after #LungTransplant are encouraging, but 1-year survival does not resolve questions about recurrence risk or long-term benefit. ja.ma/4yiMzOG

Lung Transplant for Stage IV NSCLC鈥擜 Promising Intervention in a Scarce-Resource Environment

Lung cancer accounts for approximately 1.8 million deaths annually.1 Stage IV non鈥搒mall cell lung cancer (NSCLC) carries a grim prognosis, with less than 10% of patients surviving 5 years. A distinct...

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馃挰 Viewpoint: Individuals with #IntellectualAndDevelopmentalDisabilities continue to face barriers to #OrganTransplant despite existing disability protections, indicating persistent inequities in transplant evaluation and listing. ja.ma/4yfCiDb

Access to Solid Organ Transplant for Individuals With IDDs

This Viewpoint argues that individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities continue to face unjust barriers to solid organ transplant and calls for clearer standards, stronger protecti...

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Presented at #ANES26 from @JAMA_current: Among high-risk patients undergoing elective major abdominal surgery, individualized #CardiacIndex-guided hemodynamic therapy did not reduce postoperative organ injury, severe infection, cardiac arrest, or death. ja.ma/4yzwLHI
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馃摑 JAMA Surgery #Review: In adhesive small-bowel obstruction, #Nasogastric tube decompression remains a standard component of nonoperative management when there are no signs of bowel compromise or peritonitis. ja.ma/47Pv5ib

Nasogastric Tubes鈥擨ndications, Placement, and Management

This narrative review summarizes current evidence and practical considerations for nasogastric tube use, including tube types, indications, placement techniques, complications, use in bowel obstruc...

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馃┖ Among patients undergoing #CancerSurgery for 6 major nonmetastatic cancers, time from diagnosis to first-course therapy increased from 2012 to 2023 across all malignancies and among both up-front surgery and #NeoadjuvantTherapy pathways. ja.ma/4zzhJCL

National Trends and Predictors of Waiting Times for Cancer Surgery in the US

This cohort study uses the US National Cancer Database to evaluate national trends and predictors of delays from diagnosis to initiation of first-course therapy among patients ultimately undergoing...

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In elective #DigestiveCancer surgery, preoperative high-dose #Corticosteroids did not improve postoperative complications, indicating that preoperative high-dose corticosteroids should not be recommended for postoperative risk reduction in this setting. ja.ma/4zw2Voq

Preoperative High-Dose Corticosteroids in Digestive Cancer Surgery

This randomized clinical trial investigates if a single high dose of corticosteroids administered preoperatively can improve postoperative recovery in digestive cancer surgery.

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Among Medicare beneficiaries undergoing minimally invasive #Cholecystectomy, key surgical outcomes showed significant improvement from 2011 to 2021 despite increasing patient complexity. #gallbladder #gallbladdersurgery Read full article to learn more: ja.ma/4eo7WHd
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Among patients undergoing open rectal resection for #RectalCancer, a powdered #ChondroitinSulfate adhesion barrier system reduced postoperative adhesion incidence, severity, and extent vs no additional procedure. ja.ma/3VEuZr5
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馃搳 Among individuals with obesity, #BariatricSurgery was associated with a lower long-term risk of obesity-related cancer, with similar associations across age groups and sexes. ja.ma/3U5KCav
A screenshot of a JAMA Surgery article titled 'Original Investigation: Bariatric Surgery and Risk of Obesity-Related Cancer by Age and Sex', authored by Cecilia Radkiewicz, MD, PhD, et al., published online October 14, 2026.

ALT A screenshot of a JAMA Surgery article titled 'Original Investigation: Bariatric Surgery and Risk of Obesity-Related Cancer by Age and Sex', authored by Cecilia Radkiewicz, MD, PhD, et al., published online October 14, 2026.

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In rural US counties, #FamilyMedicine-#GeneralSurgery dyad access declined from 2010 to 2021, driven mainly by loss of general surgeons, and was not independently associated with mortality outcomes after adjustment. ja.ma/4ySSZp2
Table 2 titled 'Which Specialty Changed in Counties That Gained or Lost a Dyad, 2010-2021'. It lists specialty changes and county counts: Lost general surgeon (129), Gained general surgeon (66), No change (56), Lost family physician (5), Lost both (1), Gained both (1), Gained family physician (1).

ALT Table 2 titled 'Which Specialty Changed in Counties That Gained or Lost a Dyad, 2010-2021'. It lists specialty changes and county counts: Lost general surgeon (129), Gained general surgeon (66), No change (56), Lost family physician (5), Lost both (1), Gained both (1), Gained family physician (1).

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馃挰 Viewpoint: Preparing the US for large-scale combat operations requires both facility readiness and clinician training in #CombatCasualty care. ja.ma/4yj3UHu
A map of the United States with orange and grey dots marking locations. A legend at the bottom left indicates grey dots are PMI/equipment hubs and orange dots are Primary FEMA PM hubs. Two images of cargo planes appear above the map.

ALT A map of the United States with orange and grey dots marking locations. A legend at the bottom left indicates grey dots are PMI/equipment hubs and orange dots are Primary FEMA PM hubs. Two images of cargo planes appear above the map.

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Among women undergoing cardiac surgery, #AcuteNormovolemicHemodilution was not associated with reduced allogeneic packed red blood cell transfusion vs usual care and was associated with more intraoperative hypotension. ja.ma/4jXIGv3
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馃挰 Viewpoint: Required transportation escorts after outpatient surgery may delay care and worsen access for patients with limited social support, transportation insecurity, or privacy concerns. ja.ma/4rYDngY
JAMA Surgery webpage for a Viewpoint article: 'Surgical Access and Required Transportation Escorts.' Authors: E.C. Danielson, R.P. Merkow, D.S. Rubin et al. Published Oct 7, 2026. DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2026.4618. Menu & search icons also visible.

ALT JAMA Surgery webpage for a Viewpoint article: 'Surgical Access and Required Transportation Escorts.' Authors: E.C. Danielson, R.P. Merkow, D.S. Rubin et al. Published Oct 7, 2026. DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2026.4618. Menu & search icons also visible.

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Among patients with #GastricCancer and positive peritoneal lavage cytology or localized peritoneal metastasis, #chemotherapy plus #gastrectomy was associated with better survival than gastrectomy alone or chemotherapy alone. ja.ma/3UsbQIt
JAMA Surgery study findings on gastric cancer outcomes (CY1/P1a, 1181 patients). Kaplan-Meier curve shows 'Preop chemo + gastrectomy' as best strategy for overall survival, 'Chemo alone' worst. 3-/5-year survival rates detailed below graph.

ALT JAMA Surgery study findings on gastric cancer outcomes (CY1/P1a, 1181 patients). Kaplan-Meier curve shows 'Preop chemo + gastrectomy' as best strategy for overall survival, 'Chemo alone' worst. 3-/5-year survival rates detailed below graph.

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