Evaluating safety and quality of robotic-assisted gastric cancer surgery: meta-analysis and meta-regression ➡️ https://t.co/ozsIOXzoZh This systematic review and meta-analysis of 90 studies (65 296 patients) found very low-certainty evidence suggesting possible benefits of

Quality indicators for breast reconstruction following cancer—an international Delphi consensus study supported by the European Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery ➡️ https://t.co/R7z9LuSdpm This study used a structured Delphi process involving experts and

Oncological safety of portal vein embolization without prior tumour clearance in the future liver remnant followed by one-stage hepatectomy for bilateral colorectal liver metastases ➡️ https://t.co/ygx5tGFyUs 🎯 Assessed the oncological safety of PVE without prior FLR tumour

Timing of antibacterial prophylaxis and surgical site infection rates in clean orthopaedic and cardiac surgery ➡️ https://t.co/Iv3eeuvtr0 This study analysed the surgical site infection (SSI) rate for clean operations where cefazolin prophylaxis was used. There were 66 292

📘 The importance of surgical research @SandipNandhra presents part two of our series on ‘The makings of a modern surgeon,’ first presented at our BJS Academy Workshop in April 2025. More to come! ➡️ https://t.co/cs57sYQEo9 #surgeon #surgery @me4_so @BJSurgery @BjsOpen

Standardizing the reporting of postoperative hypoparathyroidism following thyroidectomy: consensus statement from the European Society of Endocrine Surgeons, the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons, and the International Association of Endocrine Surgeons

Bridging the gap: exposing the hidden challenges towards adoption of artificial intelligence in surgery ➡️ https://t.co/pth4F1w9R0 🎯 Highlights structural barriers to adopting artificial intelligence in surgery and suggests a roadmap for collaboration between surgeons and data

Integrated care for people with multimorbidity into elective surgical pathways: mixed-methods co-design study ➡️ https://t.co/Sn8wGXtrtk 🎯 Co-designing an intervention to integrate care for multiple long-term conditions within elective surgical pathways. United Kingdom. 🧮

Rapid evaporative ionization mass spectrometry in surgery: a systematic review ➡️ https://t.co/3n1URPSy7s 🎯 Evidence so far indicates REIMS can support intraoperative tissue identification across various specialities, showing promising diagnostic performance. However, most data

A novel melting temperature mapping method may improve the prediction of postoperative intra-abdominal infection after pancreatoduodenectomy ➡️ https://t.co/76mV3NAQ8k 🎯 Evaluate a rapid melting temperature (Tm) mapping test on drain fluid to predict postoperative

Contemporary management of phyllodes tumours of the breast: recommendations from the UK Association of Breast Surgery ➡️ https://t.co/ser4fGsTSf 🎯 Provide evidence-based recommendations for phyllodes tumour care in the UK; for multidisciplinary teams across breast and sarcoma

Patient characteristics and perioperative outcomes in the Bypass Equipoise Sleeve Trial (BEST) compared to general metabolic bariatric practice in Sweden ➡️ https://t.co/k1afbreVmT 🎯 Compare the characteristics of individuals enrolled in BEST and their perioperative outcomes

Endovascular aortic arch repair with a triple branch arch device ➡️ https://t.co/9gY0ncxWX3 🎯 Assess midterm outcomes of a triple-branch endovascular arch stent-graft and compare the orientation of the left common carotid branch (retrograde versus antegrade) at a single tertiary

Nationwide outcomes of 1000 robotic pancreatoduodenectomies across the four phases of the learning curve ➡️ https://t.co/zHdBA9HcTR 🎯 Nationwide cohort in the Netherlands assessing outcomes of the first 1000 robotic pancreatoduodenectomies (RPD) across four learning-curve phases

National implementation of Watch-and-Wait in patients with rectal cancer ➡️ https://t.co/PlgvlHTS0c 🎯 Assess nationwide Watch-and-Wait (W&W) for rectal cancer across 18 high-volume Dutch hospitals in patients displaying a good response after (chemo)radiotherapy. 🧮 Registry

Ten steps towards better perioperative intravenous fluid therapy ➡️ https://t.co/TyxodKCPI4 💧 IV fluids are drugs — both deficit and overload worsen outcomes, yet perioperative prescribing is often overlooked and delegated to juniors 🩺 The paper stresses ABCDE assessment and

💦 Use and management of drains in pancreas surgery remains controversial 🧯 🔍 MA of 17 RCT - 4k patients 🏆 Whipple level 1a evidence: selective early drain removal 🏆 Left panc: no drain policy 🏅 Do you stick to highest level of evidence?! 🙋‍♂️ https://t.co/HLM7QdEnwE

📚 BJS Bookshelf: Presidents Under the Knife by Per-Olof Hasselgren How have surgeons’ hands shaped the course of history? This book combines biography, medical history, and surgical insight — revealing how operations on nine U.S. presidents influenced not only their lives but

🩺 New Blog Series: Presidents Under the Knife The health of political leaders has long shaped history. From Washington’s abscess to Reagan’s life-saving thoracotomy, surgery on U.S. presidents has carried immense political and ethical weight. In this new series, Per-Olof

Pathological response guides adjuvant 5-fluorouracil, leucovorin, oxaliplatin, and docetaxel (FLOT) chemotherapy in surgically resected gastro-oesophageal cancer (SPACE-FLOT): international cohort study ➡️ https://t.co/mW5UuirKhn 🎯 Investigates whether pathological response to