Gastrointestinal Surgery
ACG Guideline: Clinical use of esophageal physiologic testing
11 Aug, 2020 | 10:12h | UTC
[Abstract Only] Cohort Study: Cardiovascular and bleeding risks associated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs after myocardial infarction
3 Aug, 2020 | 00:17h | UTCCardiovascular and Bleeding Risks Associated With Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs After Myocardial Infarction – Journal of the American College of Cardiology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: NSAIDs Boost CV, Bleeding Risks in Post-MI Patients – TCTMD AND Concomitant NSAID Treatment After MI – American College of Cardiology AND NSAIDs increase cardiovascular, bleeding risk in Korean heart attack patients – American College of Cardiology
Randomized trial: Robotic vs. laparoscopic ventral hernia repair
31 Jul, 2020 | 08:35h | UTCCommentary: #VisualAbstract: Robotic vs. laparoscopic ventral hernia repair – 2 Minute Medicine
Observational study: 67.1% success rate with nonoperative management of children with uncomplicated appendicitis
28 Jul, 2020 | 07:38h | UTCAssociation of Nonoperative Management Using Antibiotic Therapy vs Laparoscopic Appendectomy With Treatment Success and Disability Days in Children With Uncomplicated Appendicitis – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Editorial: Success of Antibiotic Therapy vs Laparoscopic Appendectomy for Uncomplicated Appendicitis in Children: A Matter of Perspective (free for a limited period)
Author Interview: Treating Pediatric Appendicitis Nonoperatively
Commentary: Antibiotics alone successfully treat uncomplicated appendicitis in children – Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Clinical practice guidelines for the surgical management of Crohn’s disease
23 Jul, 2020 | 08:25h | UTC
Personal protective equipment and Covid-19: a review for surgeons
20 Jul, 2020 | 07:47h | UTCPersonal Protective Equipment and COVID-19: A Review for Surgeons – Annals of Surgery
[Abstract Only] Randomized trial: urgent endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography with sphincterotomy vs. conservative treatment in predicted severe acute gallstone pancreatitis
20 Jul, 2020 | 07:44h | UTC
Related Commentary on Twitter
Routine or on-demand ERCP in pred severe biliary #pancreatitis? APEC trial today @TheLancet: major complications 38%/117 pts urgent ERCP incl sphincterotomy vs 44%/113 pts with ERCP on-demand. ERCP can be reserved for cholangitis/ persistent cholestasis. https://t.co/kz1jfTQIf8 pic.twitter.com/ZfkARKwvGv
— Marc Besselink (@MarcBesselink) July 17, 2020
Systematic review: International guidelines and recommendations for surgery during Covid-19 pandemic
17 Jul, 2020 | 08:34h | UTC
Randomized trial: nasogastric decompression vs. no decompression after pancreaticoduodenectomy
17 Jul, 2020 | 08:31h | UTCNasogastric Decompression vs No Decompression After Pancreaticoduodenectomy: The Randomized Clinical IPOD Trial – JAMA Surgery (free for a limited period)
Editorial: Randomized Clinical Trial of Nasogastric Tube Placement After Pancreaticoduodenectomy
Review: SARS‐CoV‐2 infection risk during elective peri‐operative care
16 Jul, 2020 | 08:28h | UTC
Guidelines for the Management of Diverticular Disease of the Colon
10 Jul, 2020 | 09:15h | UTC
Guideline on Screening for Esophageal Adenocarcinoma in Patients with Chronic GERD
7 Jul, 2020 | 08:46h | UTCSummary: recommendations for clinicians and policy-makers – Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care
Selected Articles: COVID-19 in Surgical Patients
3 Jul, 2020 | 08:46h | UTCArticle 1: Managing COVID-19 in Surgical Systems – Annals of Surgery
Article 3: COVID-19 – Considerations and Implications for Surgical Learners – Annals of Surgery
Article 5: A Guide for Surgical and Procedural Recovery After the First Surge of Covid-19 – NEJM Catalyst
Study: Association Between Age and Complications After Outpatient Colonoscopy
1 Jul, 2020 | 07:29h | UTCAssociation Between Age and Complications After Outpatient Colonoscopy – JAMA Network Open
Commentaries: Older adults have greater risk for complications after colonoscopy, study finds – ACP Internist AND Colonoscopy Over Age 75—Consider Comorbities – Physician’s Weekly
Review: Serious Harms with Long-term PPI Use in Older Adults
30 Jun, 2020 | 07:40h | UTCSerious harms with long-term PPI use in older adults – Therapeutics Initiative
Consensus Care Bundle for the Early Clinical Management of Acute Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding
29 Jun, 2020 | 09:05h | UTC
Randomized Trial: Ursodeoxycholic Acid for the Prevention of Gallstone Formation After Gastrectomy in Patients With Gastric Cancer
29 Jun, 2020 | 09:00h | UTCCommentary: Daily UDCA Reduced Gallstone Formation in Gastric Cancer Patients Following Gastrectomy – Physician’s Weekly
Transplantation of Discarded Livers Following Viability Testing with Normothermic Machine Perfusion
24 Jun, 2020 | 03:17h | UTCCommentary: Liver perfusion could save 7 in 10 rejected donor livers – University of Birmingham
Treatment of Locally Advanced Esophageal Carcinoma: ASCO Guideline
24 Jun, 2020 | 03:16h | UTCTreatment of Locally Advanced Esophageal Carcinoma: ASCO Guideline – Journal of Clinical Oncology
Review: Ethics for Surgeons During the COVID-19 Pandemic
23 Jun, 2020 | 08:31h | UTCEthics for surgeons during the COVID-19 pandemic, review article – Annals of Medicine and Surgery
Randomized Trial: Tranexamic Acid Does Not Reduce Death from Gastrointestinal Bleeding
19 Jun, 2020 | 09:32h | UTCInvited Commentary: Tranexamic acid for severe gastrointestinal bleeding – The Lancet
COVID-19: Pandemic Surgery Guidance
17 Jun, 2020 | 02:39h | UTCCOVID-19: Pandemic surgery guidance – 4open
Commentary: Surgical guidance in the time of COVID-19 – SciencePOD
Podcast: Post-Op Care and Complications
17 Jun, 2020 | 02:27h | UTC
Recommendations for the Management of Incidental Hepatobiliary Findings in Adults
15 Jun, 2020 | 03:15h | UTC
Medication Management and Pharmacokinetic Changes after Bariatric Surgery
15 Jun, 2020 | 03:12h | UTC