Viewpoints

Identifying Adverse Surgical Events: What Method Works Best? Dr Lowenfels comments on a study that compares two approaches to identifying adverse procedural complications--surgeon-reported vs the AHRQ patient safety indicators.
Experts And Viewpoints, October 22, 2018
Robotic Surgery: Is It Worth the Additional Expenses? Dr Lowenfels comments on a study that examines the additional costs incurred by robotic surgery.
Experts And Viewpoints, October 12, 2018
Surgeon Volume and Impact on Esophagectomy Outcomes Dr Lowenfels comments on a study that examines whether operation-specific volume and surrogate volume are significant predictors of in-hospital mortality for esophagectomy.
Experts And Viewpoints, October 09, 2018
Laparoscopic Lavage vs Resection for Perforated Diverticulitis Dr Lowenfels comments on a study that compares DILALA (DIverticulitis -- LAparoscopic Lavage) versus resection (Hartmann procedure) for perforated diverticulitis.
Experts And Viewpoints, September 26, 2018
Extended- vs Narrow-Spectrum Antibiotics in Appendicitis What is the best choice of antibiotic therapy for uncomplicated appendicitis in children? Dr Lowenfels comments on a study published in Annals of Surgery.
Experts And Viewpoints, September 19, 2018
Which Technique Is Best for Gallstones/Biliary Duct Calculi? Dr Lowenfels comments on a study that examines the efficacy and safety of four techniques for removing stones in the bile duct and gallbladder.
Experts And Viewpoints, September 06, 2018
Robotic vs Open Cystectomy for Bladder Cancer Dr Lowenfels comments on the RAZOR trial, which compares robotic versus conventional surgery for bladder cancer.
Experts And Viewpoints, August 31, 2018
Does Inguinal Hernia Repair Impair Male Fertility? Dr Lowenfels comments on a study, published in Annals of Surgery, that examines the fertility outcomes in males who underwent a herniorrhaphy.
Experts And Viewpoints, August 24, 2018
Pancreatic Cyst Fluid Analysis: Predictor of Malignancy? Dr Lowenfels comments on a study that examines whether four protein markers present in the pancreatic cyst fluid increased the predictive accuracy of detecting a high-risk IPMN.
Experts And Viewpoints, August 16, 2018
Not Too Low, Not Too High: Optimal Fluid Volume During Surgery Dr Lowenfels comments on a study that examined the relationship between intraoperative fluid administration and postoperative outcomes in surgical patients.
Experts And Viewpoints, August 08, 2018
Decline in Appendectomy Incidence: Due to Diagnostic Tools? Dr Lowenfels comments on a study that reviews the global trends of appendicitis. As appendectomies decline, questions remain.
Experts And Viewpoints, August 01, 2018
Impact of Race on Surgical Management of SBO: Is There Bias? Dr Lowenfels comments on a study that examines the impact of race on clinical decisions regarding small bowel obstruction management.
Experts And Viewpoints, July 20, 2018
Changes in OR Attire Policies: Any Decrease in SSIs? Dr Lowenfels comments on a study that reviewed whether the implementation of stringent operating room dress code policies reduced surgical site infection rates.
Experts And Viewpoints, July 06, 2018
Pain Relief After Hernia Surgery: Injection Versus Neurectomy Dr Lowenfels comments on a study comparing injection therapy versus neurectomy for postherniorraphy inguinal neuralgia.
Experts And Viewpoints, June 18, 2018
Visceral Adhesion Burden Sill High With Lap Colorectal Surgery Dr Lowenfels comments on a study comparing adhesion formation after laparoscopic and open colorectal cancer resection.
Experts And Viewpoints, May 30, 2018
Impact of Prehabilitation on Postop Complications Dr Lowenfels comments on a study examining the outcomes of patients participating in an exercise intervention program prior to having surgery.
Experts And Viewpoints, May 15, 2018
Bowel Prep for Colorectal Surgery: Which Is Most Effective? Dr Lowenfels comments on a study comparing effectiveness and risks of bowel preparation before elective colorectal surgery.
Experts And Viewpoints, May 10, 2018
Incidental Pancreatic Cysts: Majority Don't Progress to Cancer Dr Lowenfels comments on a study suggesting that most pancreatic cysts are harmless incidental findings.
Experts And Viewpoints, April 27, 2018
Should Older Patients With Pancreatic Cysts Have Surgery? Dr Lowenfels comments on a meta-analysis examining whether older patients with high-risk intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms should be subjected to surgery.
Experts And Viewpoints, April 13, 2018
What Factors Influence Surgery Residents to Drop Out? Dr Lowenfels comments on a study examining the factors leading to high attrition rates among general surgeons.
Experts And Viewpoints, April 06, 2018

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