Editorial Board
(Source: American Journal of Surgery)
Source: American Journal of Surgery - April 18, 2024 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
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(Source: American Journal of Surgery)
Source: American Journal of Surgery - April 18, 2024 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
From the Editor – in – Chief: Top papers from the North Pacific Surgical Association
In the May Issue of The American Journal of Surgery (AJS) we feature manuscripts from the North Pacific Surgical Association (NPSA). I want to thank NPSA Society Editor Laszlo Kiraly for putting together a great issue. We are happy to feature the papers from their annual meeting as highlights below: (Source: American Journal of Surgery)
Source: American Journal of Surgery - April 18, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Herbert Chen Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Clearing the Air: Response to Hazards of Surgical Smoke from Electrocautery Review Article
The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) would like to thank Hurst and Stewart for their recent review article1 published in the American Journal of Surgery. Literature reviews assist to strengthen the understanding of critical topics of interest, such as with surgical smoke. The authors present an alternative perspective to the commonly recognized, accepted, and evidence-based problem of surgical smoke in the operating room before incorrectly implying that the AORN guideline development process lacks an objective review of the literature. (Source: American Journal of Surgery)
Source: American Journal of Surgery - April 18, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Emily Jones, Erin Kyle Source Type: research
Has the balloon really burst? Analysis of “The UK-REBOA Randomized Clinical Trial”
Uncontrolled hemorrhagic shock is a leading cause of early death after injury. Resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) represents a paradigm shift in achieving hemodynamic stability and its implementation still remain controversial in different settings. The recently published UK-REBOA Randomized Clinical Trial aimed to determine the effectiveness of REBOA in patients with hemorrhagic shock, concluding its increased mortality compared with standard care alone. (Source: American Journal of Surgery)
Source: American Journal of Surgery - April 18, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Andreu Mart ínez Hernández, Rosanna Chorro, Andrés Climent, Francisco G. Lazaro-Paulina, Vicente Martínez García Source Type: research
Distance to endoscopy services amplifies racial inequities in colorectal cancer mortality in Washington state
This study evaluates relationships among race, access to endoscopy services, and colorectal cancer (CRC) mortality in Washington state (WA). (Source: American Journal of Surgery)
Source: American Journal of Surgery - April 17, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Ashley Edwards, Rachel Monroe, Ofer Amram, Anjali Kumar Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research
Trends in Revenue on Undergraduate and Graduate Medical Education Recruitment, 2004-2021
A growing body of evidence demonstrates that both undergraduate and graduate medical education selection processes systematically disadvantage applicants from under-resourced and underrepresented backgrounds.1 Application costs represent a significant barrier to equity as candidates must find resources to pay fees, complete standardized assessments, and attend interviews.2 In recent years, these costs have ballooned to greater than $10,000 for medical students applying to residency.3,4 (Source: American Journal of Surgery)
Source: American Journal of Surgery - April 16, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Rishub K. Das, Alan T. Makhoul, Kianna R. Jackson, Brian C. Drolet Source Type: research
Quality Improvement Lessons from Canadian Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery
The objective was to identify quality improvement opportunities in surgical practice, to increase patient safety and satisfaction. (Source: American Journal of Surgery)
Source: American Journal of Surgery - April 16, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Christina L. Schweitzer, Ivneet Garcha, Sam M. Wiseman Source Type: research
Evaluation of Obesity and Age as a Predictive Factor of Lower Extremity Compartment Syndrome: A National Trauma Data Bank Analysis
Risk factors of acute compartment syndrome (ACS) of the leg include tibial fractures followed by soft tissue injuries. (Source: American Journal of Surgery)
Source: American Journal of Surgery - April 15, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Jonathan J. Light, Jana M. Davis, Jackie Dunahoe, Dustin Stwalley, Anna N. Miller, Lisa K. Cannada Source Type: research
To infinity and beyond: A historical bibliometric analysis of medullary thyroid carcinoma
We performed a bibliometric study to identify the most-cited publications in MTC research and demonstrate how they highlight the most important historical developments in this area. (Source: American Journal of Surgery)
Source: American Journal of Surgery - April 15, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Kylie J. Nabata, Reina Lim, Rachel Leong, Sam M. Wiseman Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research
A 10-year Analysis of the Racial Distribution of Authors in Plastic Surgery Research and the Impact of Minority Mentorship
This study evaluates the racial distribution in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (PRS) publication authorship and illustrates the impact underrepresented in medicine (URiM) mentorship has on increasing diverse trainee contributions to the PRS peer-reviewed literature. (Source: American Journal of Surgery)
Source: American Journal of Surgery - April 15, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Sacha C. Hauc, Jean Carlo Rivera, Nishita Pondugula, David A. Febre-Alema ñy, Christina Jayaraj, Jeremy A. Goss, Paris D. Butler Source Type: research
Pancreas Preserving Duodenectomy (PPrD)
Pancreaticoduodenectomy has been the standard of care for managing duodenal neoplasms, but recent studies show similar overall and disease-specific survival after pancreas-preserving duodenectomy (PPrD) with potentially less morbidity. (Source: American Journal of Surgery)
Source: American Journal of Surgery - April 14, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Christine Chung, Stephanie Stovall, Stella R. Biehl, Flavio Rocha, Lauren Wancata, Scott Helton, Thomas Biehl Source Type: research
“Presentation and Management of Medullary Thyroid Cancer by Sex and Race/Ethnicity in the United States—A State of Disunion”
In their timely analysis of 6,154 patients with medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) identified in the National Cancer Database (NCDB), Kalva and colleagues1 report sex-based differences and racial/ethnic disparities in the presentation and management of MTC. Compared to female patients, males were nearly 3 times as likely to present with tumors larger than 4 cm; further, males were more likely to present with regional and distant metastases. The authors explored traditional proxies in access to care, such as differences in income distribution, insurance type, and time to surgery, but found no difference. (Source: American Journal of Surgery)
Source: American Journal of Surgery - April 13, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Alberto Monreal, Anthony N. Eze, Hadiza S. Kazaure Source Type: research
Living your ikigai: My journey into surgical ergonomics
Ikigai (ee-key-guy) is a Japanese concept that combines the terms iki, meaning “alive” or “life,” and gai, meaning “benefit” or “worth.” When combined, these terms mean that which gives your life worth, meaning, or purpose. However, its significance extends well beyond the above explanation, in that it embodies a way of life. The concept of ikigai is said to ha ve evolved from the basic health and wellness principles of traditional Japanese medicine. The Japanese psychologist Michiko Kumano has described ikigai is a state of wellbeing that arises from devotion to activities one enjoys, which, in turn also b...
Source: American Journal of Surgery - April 13, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Geeta Lal Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Disparities in the Treatment of Primary Hyperparathyroidism: A Scoping Review and Conceptual Model
We present a review of the current literature on disparities in the treatment of hyperparathyroidism, with a focus on gaps in knowledge and paths forward. (Source: American Journal of Surgery)
Source: American Journal of Surgery - April 11, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Alexander S. Chiu, Markayle Schears, Mary Hitchcock, Rebecca Sippel, Amy Kind Source Type: research
