Annals of Surgery

Intraoperative cholangiograms are a valuable tool if correctly interpreted. Synoptic reporting, a highly structured form of documentation, can promote thorough, deliberate intraoperative analysis. Check out the ABCDEF template proposed by @MBosleyMD et al! doi.org/10.1097/AS9.00…

Paravertebral versus EPidural analgesia in Minimally invasive Esophageal resectioN (PEPMEN): A Randomized Controlled Multicenter Trial. journals.lww.com/annalsofsurger…

🆕 @AnnalsofSurgery ‼️ We examined Wait Time targets in CRC surgery in 🇨🇦 Meeting traditional targets (<28 days) isn't linked to better survival. But a new data-driven target (<45 days) is. Time for an update? ⌛️ 📄 doi.org/10.1097/SLA.00… @HalletJulie @UofTSurgery #Surgery

An Open Letter from the American Board of Surgery Assessment Committee Regarding the Reporting of General Surgery In-Training Exam Scores. journals.lww.com/annalsofsurger…

An Ethical Framework for Cost-Conscious Surgical Practice. journals.lww.com/annalsofsurger…

Surgical Culture and the Pregnant Surgeon. journals.lww.com/annalsofsurger…

Toward Competency Based Medical Education: A Plea to Synergize Frameworks and Tools. journals.lww.com/annalsofsurger…

We analyzed long term outcomes of cystic vs solid PanNETs. Low LN met and recurrence rate, with favourable survival for cystic PanNETs regardless of tumor size (</> 3 cm) support LN/parenchyma sparing operations, and observation in high risk surgical patients. @AnnalsofSurgery

Research Agenda for Entrustable Professional Activities Among US Surgical Specialties. journals.lww.com/annalsofsurger…

Corporatization in Medicine? No End in Sight. journals.lww.com/annalsofsurger…

Perspectives, Experiences, and Opportunities of Academic Surgeons in the Era of Healthcare Corporatization. journals.lww.com/annalsofsurger…

Robotic donor hepatectomy reduced major complications by 64% compared to laparoscopy. This large international series supports robotic surgery as a safer option in liver donation. journals.lww.com/annalsofsurger…

Isolated hepatic perfusion remains a viable option for unresectable limb melanoma, with low morbidity, stable patient-reported outcomes, and survival comparable to systemic therapy in select cases. journals.lww.com/annalsofsurger…

In a multicenter study, exosomal miRNAs achieved 90% sensitivity and 93% specificity for PDAC—offering promise as a noninvasive, prognostic biomarker. journals.lww.com/annalsofsurger…

A national Medicare study shows that when fewer exploratory surgeries lead to resection, patient outcomes worsen. The resection-to-exploration ratio may be a new quality signal. journals.lww.com/annalsofsurger…

This national study links Medicaid insurance to worse colorectal cancer surgery outcomes—highlighting systemic inequities in surgical care access and quality. journals.lww.com/annalsofsurger…

Most surgeons agree technical performance should matter in certification—but fear bias, logistics, and subjectivity in high-stakes assessments. A national reckoning is coming. journals.lww.com/annalsofsurger…

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) boosts long-term cancer outcomes. Patients had 30% better 3-year survival odds in this large meta-analysis of colorectal surgery. journals.lww.com/annalsofsurger…

From gallbladder dissection to critical view: surgical errors are now mapped step by step. This taxonomy could anchor feedback, training, and even credentialing. journals.lww.com/annalsofsurger…

ABSITE percentiles are out. The American Board of Surgery will now report only raw and standard scores—aiming to curb misuse in high-stakes decisions like fellowships. journals.lww.com/annalsofsurger…