Surgery Archives - Clinical Advisor

The occurrence rate of BIA-ALCL following breast augmentation with textured implants is variable, with the reported lifetime risk ranging from 1 in 355 to 1 in 86,029 patients.

Whether cryosurgery or cryoablation will prove a viable alternative to lumpectomy — the standard of

Oncology Information Center

Endoscopic Surgery Improved OS for Locally Recurrent Nasopharyngeal Cancer

By

Leah Lawrence

April 16, 2021

A team of investigators conducted a randomized controlled trial to assess outcomes following salvage endoscopic surgery vs radiation therapy in patients with resectable, locally recurrent nasopharyngeal cancer.

Surgery Information Center

High Anesthesiologist Volume Tied to Better Outcomes for Complex GI Surgical Cases

April 12, 2021

Adults undergoing complex GI cancer surgery have a lower risk for adverse postoperative outcomes when receiving care from high-volume anesthesiologists.

Practice Management Information Center

Sexist, Racial Microaggressions Against Surgeons Are Prevalent

April 12, 2021

Sexist and racial/ethnic microaggressions against female and minority surgeons and anesthesiologists are prevalent and linked to burnout.

Cardiovascular Disease Information Center

FDA Approves Device That May Offer Alternative to Open-Heart Surgery

By

Steve Duffy

April 6, 2021

Primary effectiveness of no additional surgical or interventional procedures related to the device and acceptable heart blood flow function at 6 months, was achieved by 89.2%.