surgical complications

Nationwide Multimodal Prehabilitation Significantly Reduces Complications After Colorectal Cancer Surgery

By MedXY 07/13/2026

A nationwide cohort study demonstrated that implementing a comprehensive multimodal prehabilitation program in colorectal cancer surgery patients lowers postoperative complications and shortens hospital stay across age and health status groups.

General Surgery news Otorhinolaryngology

Predictive Role of the Modified Frailty Index in Short-Term Complications After Total Thyroidectomy

By MedXY 07/05/2026

Higher Modified Frailty Index scores correlate with increased postoperative complications and emergency visits following total thyroidectomy, underscoring the value of frailty assessment in surgical risk stratification.

Critical Care news Otorhinolaryngology

Open Bedside Surgical Tracheostomy: Evaluating Safety, Outcomes, and Cost Benefits in Critically Ill Adults

By MedXY 06/25/2026

This retrospective study demonstrates that open bedside surgical tracheostomy (OBST) is as safe as operating room tracheostomy (ORST), with similar complication rates and a significant cost reduction, supporting OBST as the preferred approach in critical care settings.

Gastroenterology General Surgery news

Reversal of Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: A Swedish National Cohort Study

By MedXY 05/01/2026

This nationwide Swedish study reveals that RYGB reversal is rare (0.3% of procedures) but effective for complications like abdominal pain and hypoglycemia. While 86% reported symptom improvement, significant complication risks require careful patient selection and surgical expertise.