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Reevaluating Management Strategies for Downstaged Lateral Pelvic Lymph Nodes in Rectal Cancer under Total Neoadjuvant Therapy

By MedXY 10/05/2026

This article reviews outcomes in rectal cancer patients with initially positive lateral pelvic lymph nodes that completely respond to total neoadjuvant therapy, highlighting comparable oncologic results to node-negative patients and implications for management and organ preservation.

General Surgery news Oncology

Reevaluating Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Older Women with cT2N0 HR+/HER2- Breast Cancer: Limited Impact on Treatment Decisions

By MedXY 10/04/2026

In women aged 65 and older with cT2N0 hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer, sentinel lymph node biopsy rarely alters adjuvant therapy plans, supporting a more individualized approach to axillary staging in this population.

Gastroenterology General Surgery news

Advancing Donation After Circulatory Death Liver Transplants: Comparing Normothermic Machine and Regional Perfusion Outcomes

By MedXY 10/02/2026

This study compares normothermic machine perfusion and normothermic regional perfusion in DCD liver transplants, demonstrating both advanced methods approach brain death graft survival and improve outcomes over static cold storage.

General Surgery news Otorhinolaryngology

Impact of Intraoperative Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Monitoring on Post-Thyroidectomy Airway Outcomes: Insights from a Large National Cohort

By MedXY 10/01/2026

This study demonstrates that intraoperative recurrent laryngeal nerve monitoring during thyroid surgery is independently associated with reduced postoperative airway complications, especially benefiting high-risk patients with significant comorbidities and advanced disease.

General Surgery Neurology news

Optimizing Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Management During Emergency Abdominal Surgery: Evidence from a 25-Year Retrospective Cohort

By MedXY 10/01/2026

This study evaluates shunt preservation strategies in adults with ventriculoperitoneal shunts undergoing emergency abdominal surgery, finding low infection rates and favorable outcomes with shunt retention.

General Surgery news Oncology

Rethinking Extended VTE Chemoprophylaxis After Pancreatectomy for Cancer: Is the Current Subcutaneous Approach Effective?

By MedXY 10/01/2026

Extended venous thromboembolism prophylaxis using once-daily subcutaneous enoxaparin post-pancreatectomy does not significantly reduce thrombotic events; higher BMI heightens risk, signaling a need for optimized, possibly weight-based dosing.

Gastroenterology General Surgery news

Chronic Steroid Use Does Not Increase Short-Term Risks After Distal Pancreatectomy: Insights from a Large National Database

By MedXY 09/30/2026

A national propensity-matched analysis shows that chronic glucocorticoid use does not elevate 30-day morbidity or mortality after distal pancreatectomy, challenging perceptions of steroid-related surgical risk.

General Surgery news Pediatrics

Evaluating Postoperative Outcomes in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Undergoing Gastrostomy Tube Placement

By MedXY 09/30/2026

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) does not independently affect postoperative length of stay or complication rates after gastrostomy tube placement in children. Instead, outcomes are more strongly influenced by developmental delay and preoperative nutritional support, reflecting overall medical complexity.

Gastroenterology General Surgery news

EUROSTAR/POQI Consensus: Standardising Care for Symptoms After Oesophago‑Gastric Resection

By MedXY 09/30/2026

A concise summary of the EUROSTAR POQI consensus (Gut 2026) recommending standardized symptom monitoring, diagnostic criteria, investigation pathways and multidisciplinary services to manage common postoperative problems after oesophago‑gastric cancer surgery.

Diabetes & Endocrinology General Surgery news

Inadvertent Parathyroidectomy During Thyroid Surgery: Incidence, Risk Factors, and Clinical Implications

By MedXY 09/29/2026

This article reviews the incidence of inadvertent parathyroidectomy during thyroidectomy, identifies key risk factors, and discusses clinical significance and emerging strategies for parathyroid preservation.

General Surgery news

Understanding Surgical Faculty Retention: Key Factors Influencing Their Decision to Stay or Leave

By MedXY 09/29/2026

A cross-sectional survey reveals that leadership dissatisfaction, work-life imbalance, and burnout drive surgical faculty turnover, while teaching and collegial relationships promote retention.

Gastroenterology General Surgery news

Nonoperative Management of Colonic Fistulas in Necrotizing Pancreatitis: Identifying Candidates for Conservative Care

By MedXY 09/29/2026

Colonic fistulas in necrotizing pancreatitis do not always require surgery. Low-risk patients with lower BISAP scores may be successfully managed nonoperatively, reducing ICU stays and hospital length without compromising survival.

Emergency Medicine General Surgery news

Selective, Physiology-Driven Care for Colon and Rectal Trauma: Key Recommendations from the 2026 WSES Consensus

By MedXY 09/29/2026

The World Society of Emergency Surgery (2026) issues GRADE-based guidance favoring selective primary repair and physiology-guided reconstruction for most colon and rectal injuries, with CT-based diagnosis and limited routine diversion.

General Surgery news Otorhinolaryngology

Evaluating Visual Parathyroid Identification During Thyroidectomy: Insights from Decision Curve Analysis

By MedXY 09/28/2026

A study assessing the diagnostic accuracy and clinical net benefit of visual parathyroid gland identification during thyroidectomy reveals limited specificity and highlights the need for adjunctive validation methods to enhance gland preservation.

Diabetes & Endocrinology General Surgery news

Evaluating the Impact of Parathyroidectomy and Bisphosphonate Therapy on Bone Mineral Density: Insights from a Multi-Institutional Study

By MedXY 09/28/2026

This study assesses how often parathyroidectomy yields clinically meaningful improvements in bone mineral density, with or without adjuvant bisphosphonate treatment in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism.

General Surgery news OB/GYN & Women’s Health

Assessing Transvaginal Drainage Versus Laparoscopy for Tubo-Ovarian Abscess: Insights from a Multicenter Randomized Trial

By MedXY 09/28/2026

This clinical trial compares ultrasound-guided transvaginal drainage to laparoscopy for tubo-ovarian abscess evacuation, highlighting differences in cure rates, reintervention frequency, and recovery outcomes.

General Surgery news Otorhinolaryngology

Frailty as a Predictor of Surgical Outcomes in Cricopharyngeus Muscle Dysfunction: Enhancing Patient Selection and Expectations

By MedXY 09/23/2026

Frailty negatively impacts swallowing improvement after UES surgery for cricopharyngeus muscle dysfunction, with nonfrail patients experiencing greater benefits. Frailty assessment aids preoperative planning without excluding patients from intervention.

General Surgery news Public Health

Environmental Burden and Its Influence on Surgical Outcomes: Unveiling the Hidden Disparities

By MedXY 09/23/2026

This study links environmental burdens, notably air pollution and proximity to transportation, to increased postoperative complications, revealing a critical pathway for health disparities in surgery.

General Surgery news Superintelligence

Advancing Surgical Quality Assessment in Distal Gastrectomy: Automated Evaluation of the Critical View of Quality Using Computer Vision

By MedXY 09/23/2026

This study validates the Critical View of Quality (CVQ) as an intraoperative metric of lymphadenectomy quality in distal gastrectomy and presents a novel computer vision model for its automated video-based assessment, enhancing objective surgical performance evaluation.

General Surgery news Transplantation

The Laennec Technique: Advancing Standardization in Right Robotic Donor Hepatectomies

By MedXY 09/21/2026

The Laennec technique offers a structured, anatomy-based robotic approach for right donor hepatectomies, demonstrating safety, feasibility, and zero biliary complications, potentially standardizing this complex procedure across centers.