Following bariatric surgery, ongoing postoperative testing is required to measure nutritional deficiencies; the purpose of this study was to quantify the prevalence o
In 2014, the American Board of Surgery (ABS) introduced the Flexible Endoscopy Curriculum (FEC). The FEC did not alter the minimum defined category case volumes
Surgical drainage remains the cornerstone for management of symptomatic pseudocyst/ walled off necrosis of pancreas. With advancement in laparoscopic technique,
In the treatment of distal sigmoid and rectal cancer, the appropriate level for ligation of the inferior mesenteric artery (IMA) remains unresolved. High-tie ligates
In the United States the rate of obesity and utilization of bariatric surgery has historically been higher in females than in males. Between 2005-2013 only 20% of baria
Parastomal hernia is a common problem with frequent recurrences. Mesh repair is widely accepted to be superior to non-mesh repair, yet the most favorable surgical app
The objective of this study is to show that a minimally-invasive approach for microwave ablation (MWA) can effectively treat neuroendocrine liver metastases (NLM
The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) are effective treatments of medically refractory obesity. The RYGB is the gold standard procedur
taTME has become increasingly adopted in the surgical management of low rectal cancer, but the reported experience in the US is limited.
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Delayed gastrointestinal(GI) recovery remains a significant morbidity after colorectal surgery, even within an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery(ERAS) program. It