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Angioembolization vs. Surgery in Penetrating Hepatic Trauma: Balancing Survival and Hospital Stay

By MedXY 09/13/2026

In penetrating liver trauma, angioembolization offers survival outcomes comparable to surgery but is linked to longer hospital and ICU stays, highlighting the need for strategic patient selection and multidisciplinary care integration.

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Incidence, Survival, and Symptomatology of Recurrence in Vulvar Cancer: Insights from Population-Based Cohort Studies and Contemporary Evidence

By MedXY 09/11/2026

Vulvar cancer exhibits significant recurrence rates, predominantly local, with survival declining sharply after recurrence. Awareness of recurrence-associated symptoms enhances early detection. Surgery remains pivotal in management, with frailty and tumor characteristics influencing prognosis.

Gastroenterology General Surgery news

Impact of CYP2C19 Polymorphisms on Medical and Surgical Management of GERD: Implications for Personalized Therapy

By MedXY 08/25/2026

A study reveals a higher prevalence of rapid CYP2C19 metabolizer phenotypes in GERD patients undergoing surgery versus medical therapy, supporting tailored proton pump inhibitor dosing and timely surgical referral.

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Global Consensus 2026: Updated Multidisciplinary Guidance for Primary Localized Chordoma

By MedXY 07/09/2026

An accessible, clinician-oriented summary of the 2026 Global Chordoma Consensus—multidisciplinary, anatomy-stratified recommendations on diagnosis, surgery, high‑dose conformal radiotherapy, follow-up, and supportive care for localized chordoma.

Gastroenterology news Oncology

Should Some Colon Cancers Be Treated Before Surgery? What a New Trial Means for Patients

By MedXY 05/18/2026

A major randomized trial found that chemotherapy before surgery did not improve 3-year disease-free survival in locally advanced colon cancer, but it still revealed important clues for more personalized treatment.

Anesthesiology Critical Care General Surgery

Proactive Versus Reactive Intraoperative Blood Pressure Management: Insights from the PRETREAT Randomized Clinical Trial

By MedXY 10/13/2025

The PRETREAT trial found that proactive blood pressure management tailored by risk of intraoperative hypotension does not reduce postoperative functional disability compared to standard care in noncardiac surgery.

General Surgery news

Harnessing Pragmatic Clinical Trial Designs to Advance Surgical Research

By MedXY 10/10/2025

Pragmatic clinical trials offer innovative solutions to overcome unique challenges in surgical research, enhancing evidence quality and applicability by integrating flexible, routine-care-based trial designs and leveraging real-world data.

Cardiology Clinical Updates General Surgery news Specialties

Surgical Management of Left-Sided Infective Endocarditis: Insights from the Nationwide NIDUS Registry

By MedXY 09/06/2025

A nationwide Danish study reveals that while 40% of left-sided infective endocarditis patients have surgical indications, only half undergo surgery. Those receiving surgery are younger, less comorbid, and show improved survival, underscoring the need for refined risk assessment in high-risk cases.

Clinical Updates General Surgery news Oncology Radiology Specialties

Surgery or Radiofrequency Ablation for Small Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Insights from the SURF Trials

By MedXY 08/07/2025

The SURF trials found no significant difference in survival or recurrence-free outcomes between surgery and radiofrequency ablation for small hepatocellular carcinoma, supporting RFA as a less invasive, equally effective option.

Clinical Updates General Surgery news Oncology Specialties

Surgery versus Radiofrequency Ablation for Small Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Insights from the SURF-RCT and SURF-Cohort Trials

By MedXY 08/07/2025

The SURF trials found no significant difference in survival or recurrence between surgery and radiofrequency ablation for small hepatocellular carcinoma, supporting both as valid first-line options.

Clinical Updates news Orthopedics Specialties

Surgery Versus Corticosteroid Injection for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Insights from the DISTRICTS Randomised Controlled Trial

By MedXY 08/03/2025

The DISTRICTS trial demonstrates that initial surgical treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome leads to significantly higher recovery rates at 18 months compared to starting with corticosteroid injections, despite similar adverse event profiles.

AI Clinical Updates General Surgery news Specialties

Online Video Versus Face-to-Face Preoperative Consultation for Major Abdominal Surgery: Insights from the VIDEOGO Non-Inferiority Trial

By MedXY 08/03/2025

The VIDEOGO trial shows that online video consultations are non-inferior to face-to-face consultations for preoperative assessment in major abdominal surgery, achieving similar patient satisfaction and information recall.