News tagged with journal of the american college of surgeons
Study reports current shortage of surgeons in Maryland likely to worsen
Mar 24, 2009 |
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New research published in the March issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons reveals shortages of qualified surgeons in many regions of Maryland, especially in rural areas. Excessive administrative demand ...
Helping hand of hybrid surgery benefits colorectal patients
Apr 15, 2009 |
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Despite rapid strides in minimally invasive surgical techniques -- most notably, laparoscopy -- traditional open surgery remains the most common surgical option across the United States for people with diseases of the rectum ...
Study challenges routine use of MRI scans to evaluate breast cancer
Jun 26, 2009 |
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Reviewing the records of 577 breast cancer patients, Fox Chase Cancer Center researchers found that women with newly diagnosed breast cancer who receive a breast MRI are more likely to receive a mastectomy after their diagnosis ...
Morbidly obese patients face high risk for complications after colectomy
Jan 14, 2009 |
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New research published in the January issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons shows that morbidly obese patients are at higher risk than normal weight patients for complications after colectomy - surgical remova ...
Warm-up helps surgeons improve performance
Feb 03, 2009 |
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New research published in the February issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons shows a warm-up of 15 to 20 minutes with simple surgical exercises prior to an operation leads to a substantial increase in pro ...
Robot improves suture proficiency more rapidly for surgeons inexperienced in laparoscopic techniques
Apr 20, 2009 |
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New research published in the April issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons suggests that, among surgeons inexperienced in laparoscopic techniques, closing incisions using robotic-assisted laparoscopic surger ...
Type of connection procedure after pancreatic surgery influenced rate of pancreatic fistula
Apr 30, 2009 |
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After surgery to remove the head of the pancreas, invagination of the pancreas into the small intestine resulted in a lower rate of pancreatic fistula, according to researchers at the Jefferson Pancreas, Biliary and Related ...
Electronic prescribing systems boost efficiency, may lead to improved quality of care
May 04, 2009 |
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New research published in the May issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons indicates that the adoption of electronic prescribing systems may allow for greater efficiency at hospitals, which could result in lon ...
African-American women still have poorer breast cancer outcomes
May 04, 2009 |
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New research published in the May issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons shows that dramatic disparities in breast cancer outcomes continue to exist for African-American women, regardless of the age at whi ...
Survey finds surgical residents view duty hour regulations as a hindrance to training
Jul 14, 2009 |
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Results of a survey published in the July issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons show that a large subset of surgical residents consider duty hour regulations (DHR) a significant barrier to their surgic ...
Study finds survival rates from gastrointestinal tumors improving among African-Americans
Jul 14, 2009 |
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New research published in the July issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons reveals that African Americans with gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST), a rare cancer that begins in the wall of the gastrointestinal tract, ...
MRI may be unnecessary prior to treatment in most newly diagnosed breast cancer patients
Aug 14, 2009 |
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New research findings published in the August issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons challenge the routine use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as a means to improve surgical outcomes in newly diagno ...
New robot-assisted surgical method found successful for treatment of thyroid cancer
Aug 19, 2009 |
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Using a novel robot-assisted endoscopic technique, a team of surgeons at Yonsei University College of Medicine in Seoul, Korea, has successfully treated 200 consecutive patients with thyroid cancer. The minimally invasive ...
Major disasters tax surgical staff but may reduce costs for routine operations
Sep 25, 2009 |
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New research published in the September issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons offers important insights into the long-term impact of a major disaster on routine surgical services in a hospital. In the st ...
Although more older women receive breast-conserving therapy, gaps in treatment exist
Oct 09, 2009 |
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According to a new study published in the October issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons, although breast-conserving surgery (BCS), commonly known as lumpectomy, is increasingly being used to treat older ...
