Importance About 100 million urinary catheters are used globally each year. Urinary catheters are effective to establish bladder drainage, but they are associated with risks, including infection and encrustation. To mitigate the associated risks, an understanding of urinary catheter indications, placement…
This Surgical Innovation describes the use of video review of intraoperative trauma care and the potential to improve the quality of trauma care and create opportunities for coaching.
Importance Approximately 2 million individuals are incarcerated in the US. Surgical needs increase with age, and an aging prison population means an increasing need for surgical care for incarcerated individuals. Challenges in logistics, privacy, communication, and comorbidities put people in law…
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…
Importance Head and neck squamous cell cancer (HNSCC) is associated with a higher positive margin rate compared with most other cancers in surgical oncology. This rate has remained stagnant over the past 3 decades. Fluorescence-guided surgery (FGS) is a promising tool…
Importance Many survivors of traumatic injuries are affected by mental disorders, which has recently led to the publication of clinical practice guidelines (CPGs). However, there is no comprehensive synthesis of guideline recommendations to inform clinicians on those that should be prioritized…
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…
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…
This Guide to Statistics and Methods provides guidance on using administrative and billing big data sources in surgery research.
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.
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