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, …

Objectives To evaluate the level of information and informed consent for maternal serum
screening (MSS) for Down syndrome (DS) in the second trimester of pregnancy and analyse the …

Background Pancreatic fistula is a significant problem for patients undergoing distal
pancreatectomy with fistula rates up to 61%. Fistulas lead to substantial morbidity. The study …

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

Objectives: We evaluate the level of information and informed consent given for the screening
of Down syndrome (DS) before the first-trimester ultrasound scan. We evaluate the nature …

BACKGROUND It is estimated that choledocholithiasis is present in 5% to 20% of patients
at the time of laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). Several European studies have found …

Background Emergent laparotomies are associated with higher rates of morbidity and mortality.
Recent studies suggest sarcopenia predicts worse outcomes in elective operations. The …

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

Studies have shown high-volume institutions have decreased mortality and increased
survival for pancreatectomy. However, not all patients can travel to high-volume centers. …