Annals of Surgery

Articles Available on Medscape

• The Association Between Preoperative Opioid Exposure and Prolonged Postoperative Use
  Patients who use opioid medications prior to undergoing surgery may be at risk for developing persistent use after surgery.

  November 16, 2021

• Partial Versus Total Thyroidectomy: What Influences Most Surgeons' Decision?
  What factors do surgeons take into account when deciding which thyroidectomy procedure to perform?

  November 02, 2021

• Optimal Pancreatic Surgery: Are We Making Progress in North America?
  A new study examines the North American trends in the delivery of optimal pancreatic surgery. Have outcomes improved in recent years?

  October 15, 2021

• Timing of Preoperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis and Surgical Site Infection
  What is the optimal timing for the administration of antibiotic prophylaxis to prevent surgical site infections?

  October 01, 2021

• Early Prehospital Tranexamic Acid Following Injury Is Associated With a 30-day Survival Benefit
  A new analysis examines the potential outcome benefits of the earlier administration of pre-hospital tranexamic acid in traumatic injury patients.

  September 27, 2021

Table of Contents

2016 - 264 (4)

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  October 01, 2016

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• Are Patient-reported Outcomes Correlated With Clinical Outcomes After Surgery?: A Population-based Study. 

  October 01, 2016

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• Cancer Research in the 21st Century. 

  October 01, 2016

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• A Highly Predictive Model for Diagnosis of Colorectal Neoplasms Using Plasma MicroRNA: Improving Specificity and Sensitivity. 

  October 01, 2016

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• Timing of Chemical Thromboprophylaxis and Deep Vein Thrombosis in Major Colorectal Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial. 

  October 01, 2016

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• Pure Laparoscopic Hepatectomy Versus Open Hepatectomy for Hepatocellular Carcinoma in 110 Patients With Liver Cirrhosis: A Propensity Analysis at a Single Center. 

  October 01, 2016

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• The Role of Radio Frequency Detection System Embedded Surgical Sponges in Preventing Retained Surgical Sponges: A Prospective Evaluation in Patients Undergoing Emergency Surgery. 

  October 01, 2016

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• Liver Resection and Transplantation for Patients With Hepatocellular Carcinoma Beyond Milan Criteria. 

  October 01, 2016

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• A Multi-institutional Comparison of Perioperative Outcomes of Robotic and Open Pancreaticoduodenectomy. 

  October 01, 2016

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• Can Sleeve Gastrectomy "Cure" Diabetes? Long-term Metabolic Effects of Sleeve Gastrectomy in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes. 

  October 01, 2016

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• Troponin Elevation After Colorectal Surgery: Significance and Management. 

  October 01, 2016

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• A Prospective Evaluation of Systemic Biomarkers and Cognitive Function Associated with Carotid Revascularization. 

  October 01, 2016

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• Evaluation of the ProPublica Surgeon Scorecard "Adjusted Complication Rate" Measure Specifications. 

  October 01, 2016

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• Is Nonoperative Management Warranted in Ventral Hernia Patients With Comorbidities?: A Case-matched, Prospective, Patient-centered Study. 

  October 01, 2016

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• Effect of Hospital Case Mix on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems Star Scores: Are All Stars the Same? 

  October 01, 2016

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• Postoperative 30-day Readmission: Time to Focus on What Happens Outside the Hospital. 

  October 01, 2016

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• Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial of Liberal Vs Restricted Perioperative Fluid Management in Patients Undergoing Pancreatectomy. 

  October 01, 2016

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