Background This study characterized the failure rate of non-operative management (NOM)
for complicated appendicitis (CA; perforation, abscess, phlegmon), and compared outcomes …

Background Laparoscopic adrenalectomy (LA) has become the standard treatment of adrenal
lesions. Recently, robotic-assisted adrenalectomy (RA) has become an option, however, …

Background The objective of this study was to examine the MBSAQIP database to assess
efficiency trends and perioperative outcomes in robotic bariatric surgery. Methods Robotic (RA…

Importance Management of pancreatic cancer is complex, requiring coordination of multiple
providers. National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines, developed for …

Background Opioids have been the mainstay for postoperative pain relief for many decades.
Recently, opioid-related adverse events and death have been linked to postoperative …

Objective Characterize the concordance among faculty and resident perceptions of surgical
case complexity, resident technical performance, and autonomy in a diverse sample of …

Background Gastric adenocarcinoma is a leading cause of cancer death worldwide and, in
the United States, can present emergently with upper GI hemorrhage, obstruction, or …

There is controversy regarding the role of neoadjuvant versus adjuvant chemotherapy for
pancreatic cancer (PAC). Neoadjuvant therapy has been touted as a method to improve …

Background The future of bariatric surgery depends largely on how effectively residents and
fellows are trained. The challenge is to assure patient safety during training. Our study …

Objective Recently, a multitude of new US medical schools have been established and
existing medical schools have expanded their enrollments. The National Residency Match …