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Care of patients with diverticulitis is undergoing a paradigm shift. This narrative review summarizes the current evidence for left-sided uncomplicated and complicated diverticulitis.

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Post hoc secondary analysis of a RCT found laparoscopic total gastrectomy with laparoscopic spleen-preserving splenic hilar lymphadenectomy can improve the prognosis and reduce recurrence for advanced proximal gastric cancer w/o greater curvature invasion. ja.ma/3Qsl5mH

In this study, functional laryngectomy was associated with marked improvements in self-perception of voice and swallowing, functional oral intake, quality of life, and mood state among survivors of head and neck cancer. ja.ma/3VUuh76

This practical guide to statistics and methods introduces the selection and application of qualitative research in surgical education. ja.ma/3PZC4wG

This narrative review evaluates the use of large language models in surgery. ja.ma/3JiDdeI

Current & ongoing studies of discharge care transitions for a patient after surgery should consider pain control; wounds, ostomies, tubes, and drains; and impact of challenging social situations and interdisciplinary team coordination on discharge success. ja.ma/3JfJYhq

In this randomized clinical trial, implementation of 5 best practices in pancreatic cancer care did not improve 1-year survival and quality of life. Findings highlight the need for more personalized treatment options. ja.ma/3UcszfV Marc Besselink

This study suggests that uninsured patients more often undergo unplanned surgery for conditions that can treated electively with worse outcomes and longer LOS. ja.ma/49vkBDg UMich CHOP Fellows

Most viewed in the last 7 days from JAMA Surgery:

Care of patients with diverticulitis is undergoing a paradigm shift. This narrative review summarizes the current evidence for left-sided uncomplicated and complicated diverticulitis.

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The concept of Total Neoadjuvant Therapy (TNT) is nebulous in its meaning. This review examines TNT’s reported efficacy for pancreatic cancer with an aim towards improving standardization. ja.ma/3WkIcDo

An aqueous antiseptic solution for incisional wound irrigation reduces surgical site infections; study results suggest that the use of antibiotic wound irrigation be avoided. ja.ma/3w9g2Rq

Which may be the better long-term approach to appendicitis—interval elective appendectomy or nonsurgical treatment with antibiotics? Dimitrios Moris MD, MSc, PhD and Theodore Pappas address that question in this Viewpoint. ja.ma/3wdZZl6

Viewpoint discusses the pros and cons of performing interval appendectomy in patients who have recovered from successful antibiotic treatment of acute uncomplicated appendicitis. ja.ma/3xSnW23

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Can preoperative computed tomography scans provide patient frailty assessments that are associated with outcomes of abdominal surgery?

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In this study, a plastic wound protector decreased surgical site infection rates by 46.8% across bowel surgeries compared with surgical gauze. ja.ma/4b7gePH

Higher presentation acuity was associated with worse outcomes for patients in deprived neighborhoods despite being insured, suggesting additional barriers to accessing health care. ja.ma/3JfJZ4Y

Study suggests geographical disparities persist in access to hand surgery for patients with rheumatoid arthritis, especially among non-urban residential areas. ja.ma/3JfJY0U

Study found that the surgical volume of ambulatory surgery centers is an important predictor of patient outcomes, especially in patients with multimorbidity. ja.ma/3UbbUt4

Trauma activation fees for emergency trauma patients vary widely based on insurance status and hospital location. ja.ma/4aViOs6

Most viewed in the last 7 days from JAMA Surgery:

Can preoperative computed tomography scans provide patient frailty assessments that are associated with outcomes of abdominal surgery?

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