Surgery Update January 2025

Surgical training simulation modalities in minimally invasive surgery: How to achieve evidence-based curricula by translational research

Predicting mortality in adults hospitalized with multiple trauma: Can the BIG score estimate risk?

Our surgical practice with the Pan-African Academy of Christian Surgeons (PAACS)

Trust issues in the operating room: What does sex have to do with it?

Promising patient-reported outcomes after complex incisional hernia repair – But how’d they do it?

Comprehensive retrospective analysis of the European hernia Society quality of life in patients undergoing abdominal wall reconstruction

Using patient satisfaction to assess trainee performance: Is perception reality?

A chance to cut is a chance to cure

Antibiotics alone versus appendicectomy for uncomplicated appendicitis in children

Appendicectomy versus antibiotics for acute uncomplicated appendicitis in children: an open-label, international, multicentre, randomised, non-inferiority trial

Improving capacity for advanced training in obstetric surgery: evaluation of a blended learning approach

The learning curve for laparoscopic-assisted single-port mediastinoscopic esophagectomy: an analysis of proficiency

Effect of menstruation on school attendance of girls along with water, sanitation, and hygiene services in Northwest Ethiopia 

Anatomo-pathological aspects of pelvic organ prolapse: analytical study of round and utero-sacral ligaments of Congolese women during the mass campaign in two hospitals of city of Kananga 

Efforts to Increasing HemoRadiotherapy toxicities: mechanisms, management, and future directions

Antibiotic treatment versus appendicectomy for acute appendicitis in adults: an individual patient data meta-analysis

Antibiotics versus appendicectomy in acute appendicitis: delay is not denial

Low-dose aspirin versus placebo in postpartum venous thromboembolism: a multi-national, pilot, randomised, placebo-controlled trial

Understanding Consumer Behavior Towards Sanitary Pads: A Comprehensive Study (reference to menstrual cups)

 Screening for Osteoporosis to Prevent Fractures

Open Reduction And Fixation With Mini Plates Versus Percutaneous Kirschner Wires For Closed Metacarpal Fractures: A Clinical & Radiological Outcome Study.

Efficacy of Prophylactic Intramuscular Ephedrine in Prevention of Hypotension During Caesarean Section Under Spinal Anaesthesia

Colorectal Cancer and Central Obesity

Biomarker-Directed Radiotherapy in Breast CancerA Narrative Review

Trials and tribulations: a qualitative exploration of researcher perspectives on navigating the challenges of health system implementation research 

Time pressure in surgical teams, a help or a hindrance to patient safety? A naturalistic case study in a Dutch academic hospital

The influence of body mass index on efficacy and outcomes of percutaneous transforaminal endoscopic surgery (PTES) for the treatment of lumbar degenerative diseases: a retrospective cohort study

Maternal HIV retesting during antenatal care in selected health facilities in Mayuge district, Uganda: A cross-sectional study

Knowledge and uptake of cervical cancer screening among women in Kiambu Sub-County, Kiambu, Kenya

Screening for diabetic retinopathy at a health centre in South Africa: A cross-sectional study

Neurocognitive function and health-related quality of life among glioblastoma patients: A prospective study

Open and Endoscopic Carpal-Tunnel Release

Palliative Care Initiated in the Emergency DepartmentA Cluster Randomized Clinical Trial

Blood Culture Use in Medical and Surgical Intensive Care Units and Wards

Multicomponent Deimplementation Strategy to Reduce Low-Value Preoperative Testing

Association Between Surgeon Stress and Major Surgical Complications

Turning Stress Into Success—Surgery as Professional Sport

Safety and Efficacy of Tranexamic Acid in General Surgery

Tranexamic Acid in General Surgery—Who Benefits the Most?

Novel Posterior Rectus Sheath Flap for Paraesophageal Hernia Repairs

Preferences of pregnant women and obstetric healthcare professionals on using noninvasive prenatal testing to predict adverse pregnancy outcomes: a discrete choice experiment 

Adaptive coping mechanisms use and associated factors among adult glaucoma patients attending the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Tertiary Eye Care and Training Center, Northwest Ethiopia: an institution-based cross-sectional study

 Barriers to early diagnosis and treatment of cervical cancer in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: qualitative study

Economic burden of musculoskeletal disorders in Tanzania: results from a community-based survey

Preferences of pregnant women and obstetric healthcare professionals on using noninvasive prenatal testing to predict adverse pregnancy outcomes: a discrete choice experiment 

Adaptive coping mechanisms use and associated factors among adult glaucoma patients attending the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Tertiary Eye Care and Training Center, Northwest Ethiopia: an institution-based cross-sectional study

 Barriers to early diagnosis and treatment of cervical cancer in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: qualitative study 

Awareness and acceptance of menstrual cups and the factors associated with it among healthcare professionals in Wolaita Zone, South Ethiopia: institution-based cross-sectional study

Association of preoperative blood biomarkers with postoperative major adverse cardiac events and mortality in major orthopaedic surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis 

Hepatitis C virus transmission among people who inject drugs in the Middle East and North Africa: mathematical modeling analyses of incidence and intervention impact

Aspirin after completion of standard adjuvant therapy for colorectal cancer (ASCOLT): an international, multicentre, phase 3, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

Caesarean sections among East African refugees and their host population: a 20-year retrospective study in western Tanzania

Surgical site infections following abdominal surgery: incidence, risk factors and outcomes

Is obesity a disease? Not always, new expert report says

Use of virtual reality to remotely train healthcare professionals in paediatric emergency tracheostomy skills: protocol for a multi-centre, non-inferiority educational interventional study with historical controls

A prospective observational study on persistent postoperative pediatric pain, 4P: The study protocol

Duration of Analgesic Free Period and Haemodynamic Stability Following Paediatric Herniotomy: A Comparison of Caudal Block Versus Pre-Incisional Field Block with Diclofenac Suppository

Prevalence and pattern of renal complications of uterine fibroids in a Teaching Hospital in Nigeria

Preventive measures of obstetric Fistula: knowledge and practice among service providers in two Nigerian Health Institutions

Esophageal Candida Infection and Esophageal Cancer Risk in Patients With Achalasia

A novel approach to expedite evidence to impact in pre-eclampsia: co-developed policy labs in Zambia and Sierra Leone

Clinical profile, treatment, and outcomes of testicular cancer in a resource-limited setting: a study from Sudan

Analysis of Oral Cancer Carcinogens in Repeatedly Heated Cooking Oils.

Head-mounted camera as a debriefing tool for surgical simulation-based training: a randomized controlled study in Senegal

Assessment of a novel unidirectional mid-term absorbable barbed suture versus a competitor barbed suture for vaginal cuff closure after gynaecology surgery, study protocol of a randomized controlled trial – BARHYSTER

Surgical strategies for recurrent hiatal hernia: three-point fundoplication fixation

Missed opportunity for nasal continuous positive airway pressure in preterm neonates admitted at a tertiary-level hospital newborn unit in Kenya: a mixed method study

Treatment of a collapse fracture of the anterolateral tibial plateau with a lateral locking plate and the Jail screw technique

Levatorplasty’s role in rectal prolapse management for patients with wide pelvic hiatus: a cohort study

Functional outcomes following injury in pediatric patients without traumatic brain injury

Journal of Pediatric Surgery Open

Usefulness of Vascularized Flap Craniotomy for Open-Wound Depressed Skull Fractures

Evolution and effectiveness of bilateral and multilateral development assistance for health: a mixed-methods review of trends and strategic shifts (1990–2022)

I’ve been asked to do something that falls outside my role, what should I do?

Cross-sectional analysis of caesarean sections according to the Robson 10-group classification system in Somalia

Anatomical recognition of dissection layers, nerves, vas deferens, and microvessels using artificial intelligence during transabdominal preperitoneal inguinal hernia repair

How Should Low- and Middle-Income Countries Motivate Equity in Cancer Prevention and Control?

Avoidable factors associated with maternal death from postpartum haemorrhage: a national Malawian surveillance study

Effect of a spatial repellent on malaria incidence in an area of western Kenya characterised by high malaria transmission, insecticide resistance, and universal coverage of insecticide treated nets (part of the AEGIS Consortium): a cluster-randomised, con

Following the path of the bowel in a parastomal hernia repair after a patient with previous conduit ileostomy presented with urinary obstruction

Axial spondyloarthritis

Maternal Cancers Detected Through Prenatal Blood Tests

Contemporary uses of “lethal” or “life limiting” terminology in perinatal research

The Hidden Pandemic Threatening Africa’s Progress

A blended learning approach for capacity strengthening to improve the quality of integrated HIV, TB, and malaria services during antenatal and postnatal care in LMICs: a feasibility study

A comparative study of the minimally invasive lateral shoulder approach and deltopectoral space approach for the treatment of proximal humerus fractures

Decoding fertility behaviour of married women in Zambia: A multipronged analysis of bio-demographic, socio-economic and intermediate factors

Diet-wide analyses for risk of colorectal cancer: prospective study of 12,251 incident cases among 542,778 women in the UK

Beyond the reproductive tract: gut microbiome and its influence on gynecological health

The surgical gender gap: the impact of surgeon gender in medicine and gynecologic surgery

Technical Priorities for Orthopaedic Trauma Care Development in Malawi

Functional outcomes following injury in pediatric patients without traumatic brain injury

Perceptions and decision making regarding circumcision amongst parents and medical personnel

Early removal of indwelling urinary catheters in children undergoing abdominal tumor resection with epidural analgesia

Cervical Cancer

Development and Validation of a Tool to Predict Onset of Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer Dementia

Surgical Deescalation Within Gynecologic Oncology

Is Uroflowmetry a Valuable Tool for Posterior Urethral Valve Ablation Follow-Up? A Single Centre Study in Africa on Voiding Patterns and Outcomes

In asymptomatic severe AS, early surgery vs. conservative therapy reduced a composite of death, MI, stroke, or HF hospitalization at 63 mo

A comparative study of the minimally invasive lateral shoulder approach and deltopectoral space approach for the treatment of proximal humerus fractures

Intestinal endometriosis amongst other extra-pelvic endometriosis foci presenting as acute/subacute bowel obstruction in women of reproductive age: a retrospective case series study

Effect of anastomotic reinforcement with barded suture on anastomotic leakage prevention following laparoscopic low anterior resection for rectal cancer: a retrospective single-center study

Predictors of physical activity among pregnant women in Harare, Zimbabwe

Ethics round table: choice and autonomy in obstetrics

Women in cardiac surgery: a global workforce analysis

Global, regional, and national stillbirths at 20 weeks’ gestation or longer in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2021: findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021

Characteristics of abdominal herniation and its associations among patients operated in a Sudanese tertiary hospital: a retrospective review

Comparative Analysis of Traumatic Brain Injury Severity in Motorcycle and Car Accident Victims Treated at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital

Predictors associated with giving birth at home among women in Ethiopia

Indication and functional outcome of orthotopic neo-bladder reconstruction following radical cystectomy for bladder cancers in a specialist hospital in north-west Cameroon

Cognitive Stimulation Therapy for older people with Dementia in Africa: A Scoping Review [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 1 approved with reservations]

The Burden, Challenges, and Prospects of Hand Surgery Practice in South Eastern Nigeria

Clinical Presentation and Treatment Outcomes of Necrotizing Fasciitis: A Prospective Comparative Study of Children and Adults in Sokoto

Comparisons of 30-day outcomes after ventral hernia repair by body mass index and surgical approach: a retrospective cohort study.

Polygyny and intimate partner violence among married women: Sub-national estimates from a cross-sectional study in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Gaining Insight into Operative Performance: Analysis of an Automated 360-Degree Feedback Tool Among Perioperative Staff

Comprehensive review of non-invasive treatment related cardiovascular toxicity in breast cancer

Role of laparoscopic surgery in blunt abdominal trauma; retrospective analysis in a tertiary trauma center

Role of tranexamic acid via intravenous and irrigation fluid route in controlling TURP-associated bleeding

Development and validation of a model to predict cognitive impairment in traumatic brain injury patients: a prospective observational study

Recurrence of gallstones: a comprehensive multivariate analysis of clinical and biochemical risk factors in a large Chinese cohort of 16,763 patients

Priority outcomes of pelvic exenteration for rectal cancer: a patient, carer, and clinician consensus

Access to specialist plastic surgery in rural vs. Urban areas of Africa

The effectiveness of different flap-raising techniques for mastectomy in reducing the rate of complications: a network meta-analysis

Whole Blood and Blood Component Resuscitation in Trauma: Interaction and Association With Mortality

Frailty and Long-Term Health Care Utilization After Elective General and Vascular Surgery

An evaluation of the effectiveness of an updated pre-service midwifery curriculum integrated with emergency obstetric and newborn care in Kenya: a cluster randomised controlled trial

How visa rejections are stalling Africa’s health research. Experts call for visa equity to boost participation of scientists from the global south.

Comparative analysis of 2 approaches to monitor countries’ progress towards full and equal access to sexual and reproductive health care, information, and education in 75 countries: An observational validation study

What is known about adolescent dysmenorrhoea in (and for) community health settings?

How and why does mode of birth affect processes for routine data collection and use? A qualitative study in Bangladesh and Tanzania\

Cervical Cancer

Integration and acceptability of cervical cancer screening as part of postnatal care among women attending postnatal clinics in the Accra Metropolis, Greater Accra Region, Ghana

De-Escalation of Nodal Surgery in Clinically Node-Positive Breast Cancer

Trajectories of breast density change over time and breast cancer risk
Cardiovascular Disease and Breast Cancer Stage at Diagnosis

Cost-Effectiveness of Breast Cancer Screening Using Digital Mammography in Canada

Occurrence and Time of Onset of Intraventricular Hemorrhage in Preterm Neonates: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Individual Patient Data

Indigenous Practices of Women during Pregnancy, Labour and Puerperium among Cultural Groupings at Selected Hospitals in Limpopo Province, South Africa

Methods for Gestational Age Estimation during Pregnancy in Africa: A Scoping Review

Global surgery is stronger when infection prevention and control is incorporated: a commentary and review of the surgical infection landscape

Male involvement in antenatal care follow-up and its determinants in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Oral antihypertensive agents and diuretics in the management of hypertension in postpartum women: a systematic review and meta-analysis 

End-of-life care needs decolonising

Competency-based ultrasound curriculum for standardized training resident: a pre- and post-training evaluation  

Duration of Analgesic Free Period and Haemodynamic Stability Following Paediatric Herniotomy: A Comparison of Caudal Block Versus Pre-Incisional Field Block with Diclofenac Suppository

A Comprehensive Bibliometric Analysis Of Mobile Health (M-Health) Research

Molecular Phenotypes of Ductal Carcinoma of The Breast And Its Association With Histopathological Prognostic Markers

Effect of mild sedation and analgesia on radial artery cannulation in novice residents: a prospective, randomized controlled trial

Application and exploration of interprofessional education in the teaching of plastic and reconstructive surgery: a narrative review

The effectiveness of different flap-raising techniques for mastectomy in reducing the rate of complications: a network meta-analysis

A meta-analysis comparing open and minimally invasive cervical tumor surgery wound infection and postoperative complications

Fracture classification and coronal plane position of bolt may affect the prognosis after femoral neck system (FNS) surgery for femoral neck fractures

Postoperative bile leak after hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery in malignant biliary obstruction: rates, treatments, and outcomes in a high-volume tertiary referral center

Prognostic factors in patients with gastrointestinal perforation under the acute care surgery model : a retrospective cohort study

Laparoscopic-assisted versus ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane block for laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Transumbilical laparoendoscopic single-site surgery vs. multiport laparoscopic surgery for benign ovarian cysts: a retrospective cohort study

Emergency cholecystectomy: risk factors and impact of delay on electively booked patients, a 5-year experience of a tertiary care center

Role of surgical vaginoscopy through no-touch hysteroscope in the treatment of female reproductive polyps

Disparities and Gaps in Breast Cancer Screening for Women Aged 40 to 49 Years

Sickle cell retinopathy among Ghanaian high school students: a school-based screening

Facing death differently: revolutionising our approach to death and grief

Reducing unnecessary preoperative testing through a comprehensive EMR based digital algorithm