Transforming Readmission Risk After Colorectal Surgery in Older Adults: From Nonmodifiable to Actionable Geriatric and Comorbidity Factors
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Transforming Readmission Risk After Colorectal Surgery in Older Adults: From Nonmodifiable to Actionable Geriatric and Comorbidity Factors

This study highlights that geriatric vulnerabilities and comorbidities, once considered nonmodifiable, play a dominant role in 30-day readmissions after colorectal surgery in older adults, emphasizing the need for integrated perioperative interventions to reduce readmission risk.
Risk Factors and Management of Iatrogenic Hypercalcemia during Active Vitamin D Supplementation for Hypoparathyroidism Post-Total Thyroidectomy
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Risk Factors and Management of Iatrogenic Hypercalcemia during Active Vitamin D Supplementation for Hypoparathyroidism Post-Total Thyroidectomy

Iatrogenic hypercalcemia complicates 14% of hypoparathyroidism cases post-total thyroidectomy, linked to low early postoperative parathyroid hormone and early vitamin D initiation. Careful supplementation and monitoring are vital in preventing severe outcomes.
Beyond Survival: Longitudinal Health-related Quality of Life After Hepatectomy for High-risk Colorectal Liver Metastases
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Beyond Survival: Longitudinal Health-related Quality of Life After Hepatectomy for High-risk Colorectal Liver Metastases

This prospective study reveals that health-related quality of life (HR-QoL) declines immediately after hepatectomy for high-risk colorectal liver metastases but returns to or surpasses baseline by one year in patients without recurrence, underscoring the impact of cancer recurrence on long-term quality of life.
Early Uptake of Broad-Spectrum Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Pancreatoduodenectomy: Translating Trial Evidence into Practice
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Early Uptake of Broad-Spectrum Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Pancreatoduodenectomy: Translating Trial Evidence into Practice

Following pivotal trial data demonstrating reduced infection and pancreatic fistula rates with piperacillin-tazobactam prophylaxis in pancreatoduodenectomy, adoption of broad-spectrum antibiotics increased significantly, particularly among patients with biliary stents, though racial disparities in use persisted.