JAMA Surgery

Tracheobronchial Replacement – A Systematic Review

Importance  Tracheobronchial replacement remains a surgical and biological challenge despite several decades of experimental and clinical research. Objective  To compile a comprehensive state-of-the-science review examining the current indications, techniques, and outcomes of tracheobronchial replacement in human patients. Evidence Review  A systematic review of…

Pectus Arcuatum Definitions, Diagnostics, and Surgical Guidelines – A Systematic Review

Importance  Pectus arcuatum is a rare anterior chest wall deformity that is often confused with excavatum, carinatum, or a mixed deformity. A complete understanding of its clinical and physiological basis will improve diagnostic accuracy and allow for standardized management. Objectives  To gain…

It Takes a Village—Association of Women Surgeons’ Comprehensive Initiative for Healthy Surgical Families for Practicing Surgeons

Importance  The Association of Women Surgeons is committed to supporting surgical families for practicing surgeons and developing equitable family-friendly guidelines, including support for adequate paid family leave, access to childcare, breastfeeding support, and insurance coverage of fertility preservation and assisted reproductive…

Practical Guide to Clinical Big Data Sources

This Guide to Statistics and Methods summarizes the limitations and considerations when using large datasets comprising patient-level data, typically abstracted from institutional electronic health records, in health services research.

Practical Guide to Multiomics Big Data Sources

This Guide to Statistics and Methods explores the benefits for disease detection and treatment of using big data sources, such as large-scale biobanks, and discusses their implications for data management and health equity.