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Does Screening for Breast Cancer with Five Screening Modalities in Average-Risk Women Reduce Mortality from Breast Cancer?
The term evidence-based medicine was first coined by Sackett and colleagues as “the conscientious, explicit and judicious use of current best evidence in making decisions about the care of individual patients.” The key to practicing evidence-based medicine is applying the best current knowledge to decisions in individual patients. Medical knowledge is continually and rapidly expanding, and it is impossible for an individual clinician to read all the medical literature. For clinicians to practice evidence-based medicine, they must have the skills to read and interpret the medical literature so that they can determine th...
Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons - May 20, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Steven Latosinsky, Ralph George, Hiram S. Cody, Members of the Evidence-Based Reviews in Surgery Group Tags: Canadian Association of General Surgeons and ACS, Evidence-Based Reviews in Surgery Source Type: research

Laparoscopic Pancreaticoduodenectomies: A Word of Caution
Drs Asburn and Stauffer should be congratulated for their recent article comparing open with laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomies for cancer. This retrospective study serves to emphasize the extraordinary complexity of the procedure despite the approach chosen. Most hepatopancreatobiliary surgeons would agree that the concept of minimally invasive is misleading in pancreatic surgery because there is little “minimally invasive” when operating on the pancreas. Rather, the technique should be regarded as “minimal access surgery;” the findings of similar morbidity and mortality between open and laparoscopic cases in ...
Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons - May 20, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Sebastian G. de la Fuente Tags: Letters Source Type: research

Reply
We would like to thank Dr de la Fuente for his interest in our manuscript and his desire to learn more details about our series of laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomies (LPD). (Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons)
Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons - May 20, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Horacio J. Asbun, John A. Stauffer Tags: Letters Source Type: research

Laparoscopic vs Open Pancreaticoduodenectomy
We read with interest this article by Asbun and Stauffer reporting their experience with laparoscopic pancreatoduodenectomy (LPD) and its comparison with open pancreatoduodenectomy (OPD) at their institution. The authors reported no difference in patient demographics, histopathologic factors, or postoperative complications, but found LPD to be superior in terms intraoperative blood loss, lymph node yield, need for transfusion, length of ICU stay, and length of hospital stay. Indeed, the only apparent detrimental aspect to LPD would appear to be the prolonged operative time. (Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons)
Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons - May 20, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Shahid Farid, Gareth Morris-Stiff Tags: Letters Source Type: research

Reply
We want to thank Drs Farid and Morris-Stiff for their interest in our manuscript. They have indeed pointed out some of the limitations of the study. While a randomized controlled trial or at least a case-matched series between open pancreaticoduodenectomy (OPD) and laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy (LPD) may have been ideal, we performed our analysis as described for 2 reasons. The first reason was to increase the number of OPDs with which to compare our LPD group. The increased denominator of the comparison group allowed us to gain significance with our results. Additionally, the surgeons performing OPD before we did ...
Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons - May 20, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Horacio J. Asbun, John A. Stauffer Tags: Letters Source Type: research

Surgical Treatment for Lymphedema: Optimal Timing and Optimal Techniques
We read with great interest the letter by Dr Tetsuji Fujita entitled, “Optimizing surgical treatment of lymphedema,” in which he discussed microsurgical, conventional techniques (eg, surgical “debulking” with the Charles procedure), and liposuction in the treatment of lymphedema. The author proposed that conservative decongestive treatments remain the first-line treatment and that microsurgical techniques are limited to patients whose early-stage lymphedema is progressing. He also mentioned some hesitation about the re-emergence of excisional procedures, like that of the Charles procedure, in the treatment of advan...
Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons - May 20, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Melissa Ryan, Corrado Cesare Campisi, Francesco Boccardo, Corradino Campisi Tags: Letters Source Type: research

Gallbladder Wall Calcification and Gallbladder Cancer
Pilgrim and colleagues are to be congratulated for their excellent review of imaging features in gallbladder cancer (GBC). Much historical surgical mythology and confusion surround this topic, and their evidence-based review provides clarification to an often-misunderstood subject. (Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons)
Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons - May 20, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Stephanie M. Wong, Issie S. Weissglas Tags: Letters Source Type: research

JACS CME Featured Articles, Volume 216, June 2013
The critically injured obese patient: a review and a look ahead Winfield RD, Bochicchio GV (Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons)
Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons - May 20, 2013 Category: Surgery Tags: Continuing Medical Education Program Source Type: research

Correction
The article “Re-Engineering the Operating Room Using Variability Methodology to Improve Health Care Value,” by C Daniel Smith, Thomas Spackman, Karen Brommer, Michael W Stewart, Michael Vizzini, James Frye, and William C Rupp, which appeared in the April 2013 issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons, volume 216, pages 559-570, had an error on page 560. The correct URL for the Institute for Healthcare Optimization is http://www.ihoptimize.org. The authors apologize for this error. (Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons)
Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons - May 20, 2013 Category: Surgery Tags: Correction Source Type: research

Contents
(Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons)
Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons - May 20, 2013 Category: Surgery Tags: Frontmatter Source Type: research

Editorial Board
(Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons)
Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons - May 20, 2013 Category: Surgery Tags: Frontmatter Source Type: research

Invited Commentary Beauty Is in the Eye of the Beholder
This study reported by Marks and his co-authors is the best study yet done on this topic and provides important Level I evidence that has thus far been lacking in the discussion about single site access surgery. (Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons)
Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons - May 20, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: David W. Rattner Tags: Original Scientific Articles Source Type: research

Forthcoming Events
(Source: European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - May 20, 2013 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Selected Abstracts from the June Issue of the Journal of Vascular Surgery
Ruby C. Lo, Jeremy Darling, Rodney P. Bensley, Kristina A. Giles, Suzanne E. Dahlberg, Allen D. Hamdan, Mark Wyers, Marc L. Schermerhorn Objective: Infrapopliteal angioplasty (percutaneous transluminal angioplasty [PTA]) is routinely used to treat critical limb ischemia (CLI) despite limited data on long-term outcomes. (Source: European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - May 20, 2013 Category: Surgery Tags: JVS Abstracts Source Type: research

Editorial Board
(Source: European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - May 20, 2013 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Editorial Board
(Source: American Journal of Surgery)
Source: American Journal of Surgery - May 20, 2013 Category: Surgery Tags: Frontmatter Source Type: research

Table of Contents
(Source: American Journal of Surgery)
Source: American Journal of Surgery - May 20, 2013 Category: Surgery Tags: Frontmatter Source Type: research

Arm dominance does not affect healing in acute wounds
(Source: International Wound Journal)
Source: International Wound Journal - May 20, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Andrea D. Maderal, Alejandra C. Vivas, Robert S. Kirsner Tags: LETTER TO THE EDITOR Source Type: research

Surgical Residents Disapprove Of 2011 ACGME Duty Hour Regulations, Survey Finds
JAMA Surgery Study Highlights In a study by Brian C. Drolet, M.D., of the Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, and colleagues, the majority of surgical residents who were surveyed reported that they disapprove of the 2011 Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Common Program Requirements (65.9 percent). A total of 1,013 residents in general surgery and surgical specialties at 123 ACGME-accredited teaching hospitals in the United States and U.S... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 17, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Medical Students / Training Source Type: news

Best Doctors — Alex Ammar
Wichita Surgical Specialists Education: MD, University of Virginia School of Medicine. Employment History: Wichita Surgical Specialists PA 1982 to present. WHY DID YOU BECOME A DOCTOR? Rewarding to help others and improve their lives. HOW DID YOU CHOOSE YOUR AREA OF PRACTICE? Vascular surgery was a new specialty when I was applying for advanced training beyond general surgery. I was attracted to the detail and meticulous requirements of this field. WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR PEOPLE CONSIDERING… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - May 17, 2013 Category: Biotechnology Source Type: research

Comparison Between Totally Laparoscopic and Laparoscopically Assisted Distal Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer with a Short Follow-Up: A Meta-analysis
Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques , Vol. 0, No. 0. (Source: Journal of Laparoendoscopic)
Source: Journal of Laparoendoscopic - May 16, 2013 Category: Surgery Tags: article Source Type: research

Surgical Residents Bemoan Work Hour Limits (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- Efforts to reduce residents' sleep deprivation and stress with mandatory reductions in work hours have not been popular with hospital attending staff, and now a new survey suggests that the rules are equally unpopular among the residents themselves. (Source: MedPage Today Surgery)
Source: MedPage Today Surgery - May 16, 2013 Category: Surgery Source Type: news

PTH Not Affected by Patient Variations (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- Individual patient characteristics likely don't affect the half-life of intraoperative parathyroid hormone (IOPTH) during parathyroidectomy, researchers found. (Source: MedPage Today Surgery)
Source: MedPage Today Surgery - May 16, 2013 Category: Surgery Source Type: news

ASCO: Surveillance for Early Seminoma Found Safe
CHICAGO (MedPage Today) -- Most men with stage I seminoma can safely enter surveillance and avoid unnecessary therapy without jeopardizing survival, according to data from a large registry. (Source: MedPage Today Surgery)
Source: MedPage Today Surgery - May 16, 2013 Category: Surgery Source Type: news

Editorial Board
(Source: Journal of Surgical Research)
Source: Journal of Surgical Research - May 16, 2013 Category: Surgery Tags: Frontmatter Source Type: research

Subscription Information
(Source: Journal of Surgical Research)
Source: Journal of Surgical Research - May 16, 2013 Category: Surgery Tags: Frontmatter Source Type: research

Table of Contents
(Source: Journal of Surgical Research)
Source: Journal of Surgical Research - May 16, 2013 Category: Surgery Tags: Frontmatter Source Type: research

Information for Authors
(Source: Journal of Surgical Research)
Source: Journal of Surgical Research - May 16, 2013 Category: Surgery Tags: Frontmatter Source Type: research

In brief
In this monograph, a comprehensive review of thyroid cancer is presented. This represents the work of 4 endocrine surgeons, all of whom have been or are currently affiliated with Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and have important roots in Cleveland, Ohio. The monograph is a case-based review of primary malignancies of the thyroid gland, in which the clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, outcome, and new advancements are emphasized. (Source: Current Problems in Surgery)
Source: Current Problems in Surgery - May 16, 2013 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Advances in management of thyroid cancer
In this monograph, a comprehensive review of thyroid cancer is presented. This represents the work of 4 endocrine surgeons all of whom have been or are currently affiliated with Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and have important roots in Cleveland, Ohio. This monograph is a case-based review of primary malignancies of the thyroid gland, in which the clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, outcome, and new advancements are emphasized. (Source: Current Problems in Surgery)
Source: Current Problems in Surgery - May 16, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Judy Jin, Roy Phitayakorn, Scott M. Wilhelm, Christopher R. McHenry Source Type: research

Table of Contents
(Source: Current Problems in Surgery)
Source: Current Problems in Surgery - May 16, 2013 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Foreword
Thyroid cancer is increasing in frequency more rapidly than any other malignancy. Although the reasons for this change have not been fully elucidated, at least some of it may be related to earlier detection and this has stimulated some rethinking of the aggressiveness of our approaches. In this issue of Current Problems in Surgery, Drs Judy Jin, Roy Phitayakorn, Scott M. Wilhelm, and Christopher R. McHenry, all with important ties to the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, provide a masterful perspective on this topic entitled, “Advances in Management of Thyroid Cancer.” They begin with the...
Source: Current Problems in Surgery - May 16, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Stanley W. Ashley Source Type: research

Biological implants in abdominal wall repair
Research needed to find out how they work and why they fail (Source: British Journal of Surgery)
Source: British Journal of Surgery - May 16, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: A. H. Petter‐Puchner, U. A. Dietz Tags: Leading Article Source Type: research

A trick in steri strips application: the zig‐zag pattern
(Source: International Wound Journal)
Source: International Wound Journal - May 16, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Marco D'Ettorre, Roberto Bracaglia, Stefano Gentileschi, Damiano Tambasco Tags: LETTER TO THE EDITOR Source Type: research

A National Approach to a Healthcare Epidemic
(Source: International Wound Journal)
Source: International Wound Journal - May 16, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Douglas Queen Tags: EDITORIAL Source Type: research

Society news
(Source: International Wound Journal)
Source: International Wound Journal - May 16, 2013 Category: Surgery Tags: NEWS Source Type: research

News and views
(Source: International Wound Journal)
Source: International Wound Journal - May 16, 2013 Category: Surgery Tags: NEWS Source Type: research

Book review
(Source: International Wound Journal)
Source: International Wound Journal - May 16, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Douglas Queen Tags: BOOK REVIEW Source Type: research

Calendar
(Source: International Wound Journal)
Source: International Wound Journal - May 16, 2013 Category: Surgery Tags: CALENDAR OF EVENTS Source Type: research

Abdominal Wall Thickness: Is It Associated with Superficial and Deep Incisional Surgical Site Infection after Colorectal Surgery?
Surgical Infections , Vol. 0, No. 0. (Source: Surgical Infections)
Source: Surgical Infections - May 15, 2013 Category: Surgery Tags: article Source Type: research

Surgical Residents Dislike Duty Hour Regulations Surgical Residents Dislike Duty Hour Regulations
Two thirds of surgical residents surveyed disapprove of the 2011 ACGME Common Program requirements, citing worse education, preparation for senior roles, and work schedules after implementation. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 15, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: General Surgery News Source Type: news

Management of Skin Grafts Using Negative Pressure TherapyManagement of Skin Grafts Using Negative Pressure Therapy
Do skin grafts heal more quickly under varied pressure? Wounds (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 15, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: General Surgery Journal Article Source Type: news

Malnutrition in the Twenty-First Century: An Epidemic Affecting Surgical Outcome
Surgical Infections , Vol. 0, No. 0. (Source: Surgical Infections)
Source: Surgical Infections - May 15, 2013 Category: Surgery Tags: article Source Type: research

Cilostazol prevents foot ulcers in diabetic patients with peripheral vascular disease
Abstract Diabetic patients are at the high risk of foot ulcerations that may lead to limb amputations with important socio economic impact. Peripheral vascular disease may be frequently associated in diabetes mellitus type II with its main symptom, intermittent claudication. Many studies reported the known efficacy of cilostazol in treating vascular claudication. Metalloproteinase‐9 (MMP‐9) seems to be a biochemical marker implicated in chronic wounds and in particular in diabetic foot ulcers. Cilostazol seems to have also a lowering effect on levels of MMP‐9 and this may suggest a beneficial effect in order to preve...
Source: International Wound Journal - May 15, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Stefano de Franciscis, Luca Gallelli, Luigi Battaglia, Vincenzo Molinari, Rossella Montemurro, Domenico M. Stillitano, Gianluca Buffone, Raffaele Serra Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Vascular Endostapling Systems for Vascular Endografts (T)EVAR--Systematic Review--Current State
Conclusion: The results are not conclusive. With endostaple systems, patients with difficult anatomic features and high risk can potentially be treated. These systems might reduce the high reintervention rates after endovascular aneurysm repair. Controlled randomized trials with larger number of patients are warranted with endostapling use in primary endograft implantation and for use in reintervention for late endoleaks or endograft migrations. (Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery)
Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - May 15, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Bail, D. H. L., Walker, T., Giehl, J. Tags: Clinical Controversy Article Source Type: research

Endovascular Versus Open Repair of Popliteal Artery Aneurysms: Outcomes in the US Medicare Population
Conclusion: Despite a significant increase in the utilization of endovascular repair of PAAs, endovascular repair was associated with greater reinterventions over time and did not offer a mortality or cost benefit. (Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery)
Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - May 15, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Galinanes, E. L., Dombrovskiy, V. Y., Graham, A. M., Vogel, T. R. Tags: Clinical Research Articles Source Type: research

Changing Strategies to Treat Venous Thrombotic Occlusions of the Upper and Lower Extremities Secondary to Compressive Phenomena
Conclusion: Use of MT has led to shorter treatment duration and length of hospital stay. Limiting first rib resection to the anterior half of the rib shortened operative time. Patients requiring stents had excellent long-term patency rates. (Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery)
Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - May 15, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Spivack, A., Troutman, D., Dougherty, M., Calligaro, K. Tags: Clinical Research Articles Source Type: research

Experience of HeRO Dialysis Graft Placement in a Challenging Population
Conclusions: In the end-stage renal disease population with central venous occlusive disease, the HeRO device offers the best long-term dialysis option when an arteriovenous fistula or graft is not possible. Close follow-up and subsequent aggressive interventions can prolong the use of the HeRO and avoid the last resort of dialysis catheters. (Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery)
Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - May 15, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Kokkosis, A. A., Abramowitz, S. D., Schwitzer, J., Schanzer, H., Teodorescu, V. J. Tags: Clinical Research Articles Source Type: research

The Effect of Balloon-Occluded Transvenous Obliteration of Gastric Varices and Gastrorenal Shunts on the Hepatic Synthetic Function: A Comparison Between Child-Pugh and Model for End-Stage Liver Disease Scores
Conclusion: The BRTO has a positive effect on the hepatic synthetic function. However, there is a high incidence of post-BRTO ascites (31% of the patients). As a result, the MELD score appears to be a more sensitive gauge for hepatic synthetic function compared to the C-P score for patients undergoing BRTO. (Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery)
Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - May 15, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Saad, W. E. A., Wagner, C., Al-Osaimi, A., Bliebel, W., Lippert, A., Davies, M. G., Sabri, S. S., Turba, U. C., Matsumoto, A. H., Angle, J., Caldwell, S. Tags: Clinical Research Articles Source Type: research

Determination of Patient Preference for Location of Elective Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Surgery
Conclusions: The vast majority of patients with AAA will accept longer travel distances for care as long as it results in a reduction in perioperative mortality. (Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery)
Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - May 15, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Landau, J. H., Novick, T. V., Dubois, L., Power, A. H., Harris, J. R., DeRose, G., Forbes, T. L. Tags: Clinical Research Articles Source Type: research