Surgery Information Center

Obesity Information Center

Bariatric Surgery Linked to Longer Life Expectancy in Patients Treated for Obesity

Publish Date October 21, 2020

Researchers compared mortality and life expectancy among patients treated with bariatric surgery or usual obesity care to examine the impact of bariatric surgery’s affect on life expectancy.

Ob/Gyn Information Center

Patients Report Satisfaction With Myomectomy for Uterine Fibroids

By

Michelle Lampariello

Publish Date September 28, 2020

Researchers sought to evaluate myomectomy, as compared with uterine-artery embolization, in women who had symptomatic uterine fibroids and did not want to undergo hysterectomy.

Pediatrics Information Center

Antibiotics Are an Effective Therapy for Most Children With Uncomplicated Appendicitis

By

Michelle Lampariello

Publish Date August 18, 2020

Antibiotic therapy was found to shorten recovery time for pediatric patients with uncomplicated appendicitis, thereby avoiding surgery.

Gastroenterology Information Center

ASCRS Updates Guidelines on Surgery for Crohn Disease

Publish Date August 12, 2020

Researchers state surgery should be considered for patients who demonstrate an inadequate response to medical therapy.

Oncology Information Center

Some Patients With Early-Stage Breast Cancer Found to Be at Risk of Prolonged Opioid Use After Surgery

By

Andrea S. Blevins Primeau, PhD, MBA

Publish Date June 18, 2020

Patients with early-stage breast cancer who undergo mastectomy with or without reconstruction are at risk of prolonged opioid use.

Surgery Information Center

Anesthesiologists Shift Practice From OR to ICU During Pandemic

Publish Date June 10, 2020

During the current new coronavirus pandemic, a large number of physician anesthesiologists pivoted from working in the operating room to treating COVID-19 patients in intensive care units.

Infectious Diseases Information Center

Recommendations Developed for Anesthesia Use During COVID-19

Publish Date April 30, 2020

Recommendations have been developed for use of anesthesia during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Surgery Information Center

Preoperative Metformin Tied to Better Surgical Outcomes

Publish Date April 17, 2020

Preoperative metformin prescriptions may be associated with decreased postoperative mortality and readmission among patients with diabetes undergoing a major surgical procedure,

Practice Management Information Center

Guidance Issued for Perioperative Management of COVID-19 Patients

Publish Date March 27, 2020

Dedicated OR equipped with negative pressure system, dedicated anesthesia machine required.

Surgery Information Center

Anesthesia Procedure Outlined for Emergency Surgery in COVID-19 Patients

Publish Date March 26, 2020

Fast induction of anesthesia with adequate muscle relaxation recommended to prevent cough.

Gastroenterology Information Center

Patients Have Less Dyspnea After Bariatric Surgery for Obesity

Publish Date February 3, 2020

Dyspnea score change positively linked to air trapping extent change, end-expiratory tracheal shape change.

Gastroenterology Information Center

Mental Health Outcomes No Better for Teens Undergoing RYGB

Publish Date January 24, 2020

Self-esteem improved after 5 years in surgical group, but no improvement seen in overall mood.

Surgery Information Center

Robotic Surgery Saw 8.4-Fold Increase From 2012 to 2018

Publish Date January 16, 2020

Immediate adoption at hospitals seen with decrease in traditional laparoscopic procedures.

Surgery Information Center

Weight-Loss Surgery Improves Musculoskeletal Pain and Physical Function in Children

By

Madeline Morr

Publish Date December 12, 2019

Researchers sought to evaluate the long-term effects of bariatric surgery on joint pain, physical function, and health-related quality of life.

Gastroenterology Information Center

Bariatric Surgery May Raise Risk for Colon Cancer Years Later

Publish Date December 10, 2019

Risk increased for colon cancer 10 to 14 years after surgery; no increase in risk found for rectal cancer.

Surgery Information Center

Rates of Postoperative Mortality High for Frail, Very Frail Patients

Publish Date December 3, 2019

Rates of postoperative mortality high across all levels of the Operative Stress Score for frail patients.

Surgery Information Center

FDA Recommends Improvements to Breast Implant Safety Information

By

Rita Aghjayan

Publish Date November 21, 2019

The FDA released a draft guidance to help women have access to information about the risks and benefits of breast implants.

Surgery Information Center

Bariatric Surgery Linked to Reduced Risk for Skin Cancer

Publish Date November 4, 2019

For individuals with obesity, bariatric surgery is associated with a reduced risk for skin cancer, including melanoma.

Surgery Information Center

Postop Antibiotics Cut Infections After Facial Plastic Surgery

Publish Date October 30, 2019

Postoperative antibiotic prescriptions are associated with reduced rates of infections after facial plastic surgery.

Pediatrics Information Center

AAP Recommends Expanding Access to Bariatric Surgery for Adolescents

By

Rachael Beairsto

Publish Date October 29, 2019

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) announced a set of practice- and system-level recommendations in a position statement presented at the 2019 AAP National Conference & Exhibition.