Terror, Joy, Triumph: Learning Resilience as a Pediatric Neurosurgeon Jay Wellons, MD, reflects on his journey and challenges as a pediatric neurosurgeon Sep 13, 2022 podcast
'Striking' Colon Cancer Data Spur Mid-Presentation Ovation at ESMO Preoperative immunotherapy combo in dMMR disease yields major pathologic response in 95% Sep 12, 2022
Robotic Surgery Tops Laparoscopic Surgery for Middle and Low Rectal Cancer Randomized trial shows fewer positive circumferential resection margins with robotic technique Sep 09, 2022
Artificial Pancreas Improves Glycemic Control After Total Pancreatectomy Dutch trial showed more time spent with normal glucose levels versus usual care Sep 08, 2022
Less Invasive Emphysema Treatment Matches Lung Volume Reduction Surgery Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction with valve placement gets a boost from CELEB trial Sep 08, 2022
Earliest Evidence of Surgery Found in Stone Age Amputation Signs of successful amputation in a child who lived over 31,000 years ago Sep 07, 2022
Racial Differences in Bariatric Surgery Safety Persist Minority groups saw more weight loss with one procedure, but also more complications Aug 31, 2022
Neurosurgeon Rehired After Allegations of 'Ghost Surgeries' Anil Nanda, MD, also accused of being dishonest about former position during hiring process Aug 18, 2022
Universal Hip Screening in Babies Associated With Overtreatment Late detection of hip dysplasia and need for surgery not helped by universal screening Aug 18, 2022
Sleeve Gastrectomy Gets Big Boost After Medicare Coverage Took Effect Geographic variations were observed, with the highest increase seen in New Jersey Aug 18, 2022
Life-Threatening Collapsed Lung: Survival Better With Prehospital Needle Insertion Should prehospital needle decompression be used more frequently in trauma cases? Aug 17, 2022
Hospital, Contractor Battle Over Anesthesiology Staff Firm's alleged understaffing led hospital to "poach" its clinicians, lawsuits charge Aug 16, 2022
After 6 Brain Surgeries and a Stroke, Resident Aims to Inspire Others Claudia Martinez, MD, always knew she wanted to become a doctor, she just took a different path Aug 11, 2022
Propofol Not the Only Option for Abdominal Surgery Anesthesia in Seniors Trial shows no higher risk for complications with alternative agent Aug 10, 2022
Texas Spine Surgeon Defends Himself Against 'Dr. Death' Comparisons Named in a malpractice suit, Anil Kesani, MD, fights negative media attention Aug 08, 2022
Prosthetic Mesh May Stand in the Way of Further Abdominal Operations Prior incisional hernia repair associated with complications with later abdominal surgery Aug 04, 2022
HPV Vaccination Close to Surgery May Reduce Recurrent Cervical Lesions Recurrence more than halved, but shaky data preclude definitive answers Aug 03, 2022
Surgeon Sued for 'Hundreds' of Injuries; Alzheimer's Biotech Under Investigation This past week in healthcare investigations Aug 03, 2022
Minimally Invasive Bariatric Procedure Effective for Milder Obesity Big weight loss seen in patients with mild and moderate levels of obesity Aug 02, 2022
Doctor Donates Kidney to Patient Transplant nephrologist was perfect match for patient-turned-friend Jul 22, 2022
Fluid Therapy Showdown in Cardiac Surgery Disfavors Albumin Major adverse events not reduced, and some complications increased Jul 19, 2022
Removal of Uterus, Ovaries Poses Extra Cardiovascular Risk for Younger Women Study highlights need for extra vigilance after hysterectomy and surgical menopause Jul 14, 2022
How Realistic Is Radical Prostatectomy Without Prior Biopsy? German case series suggests it may be feasible Jul 12, 2022
Surgery After TAVR: Waiting a Month or More Not Really Better Prosthesis-patient mismatch, paravalvular regurgitation the bigger issues for surgical candidates Jul 08, 2022
What Happens When Surgeons Screw Up? YouTuber and physician Antonio Webb, MD, explains what happens when surgeons make mistakes Jul 08, 2022
Missed Opportunities for Advance Care Planning After GI Surgery Multiple admissions typical leading up to urgent procedures followed by discharge to hospice Jul 07, 2022
Fewer Complications With Robotic Nephrectomy in Complex Kidney Tumors However, trial comparing robotic and open surgery was stopped early due to low enrollment Jul 06, 2022
First-Time Cesarean Deliveries Increased in Recent Years While repeat C-sections steadily fell from 2016 to 2021 Jul 06, 2022
Gender Equity in Surgery Is Much More Than Numbers Bias and discrimination persist in the field Jul 05, 2022
Gastric Bypass Edges Out Sleeve Gastrectomy for 10-Year Outcomes Randomized trial compared the two popular bariatric surgeries Jun 22, 2022
Guideline: Timing Is Everything for RA and Lupus Patients Needing Joint Replacement New advice on which antirheumatic meds to continue and which to stop before surgery Jun 21, 2022
Appendectomy Linked to Higher Risk of Microscopic Colitis Risk remained elevated over 10 years, Swedish study showed Jun 17, 2022
'I'm a Neurosurgeon Who Can't Move. Now What?' My ski accident reminded me to keep my patients' humanity front and center Jun 15, 2022
Parents of 4-Year-Old Sue Urologist for 'Unintentional Vasectomy' The child had hernia surgery at Texas Children's Hospital, and left with a cut vas deferens Jun 15, 2022
Intraoperative Catheter Disappoints for Urinary Retention After Hernia Repair Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair trial showed no risk reduction in post-op urinary retention Jun 15, 2022
Bariatric Surgery Cuts Cancer Incidence, Death Risk Study looked at people with obesity who underwent two most popular procedures Jun 03, 2022
Surgeons Call for Action to Reduce Gun Violence Group has 13 recommendations for change, as "the deaths are just the tip of the iceberg" Jun 02, 2022
