Surgery Updates October 2024

Prevalence and Factors Associated With Alcohol-Related Road Traffic Injuries in Cameroon

Interpersonal Violence-Related Trauma Among South African Children

Implementation of an Intensive Surgical Simulation Week for Medical Students in Rwanda

Perioperative Process Mapping to Identify Inefficiencies at a Tertiary Hospital in Malawi

Unveiling the Lasting Impact: A 15-Year Follow-Up of Short-Term Surgical Mission Experiences

Intraoperative Communication Among Men and Women Surgeons With Nursing and Anesthesia Providers

Tranexamic Acid Administration Does Not Alter Inflammation After Traumatic Brain Injury, Regardless of Timing

Tranexamic Acid Use in the Surgical Arena: A Narrative Review

Antimicrobial Prophylaxis in Trauma Patients

Comparison of Decompressive Craniectomy Versus Craniotomy for Evacuation of Subdural Hemorrhage: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Decline in Explanatory Power of Trauma Mortality Models With Age: Varying Contribution of Glasgow Coma Scale, Injury Severity Score, Comorbidities, and Frailty

What Do Societal Beauty Standards Have to Do with Breast Cancer?

Meta AI Literacy Scale: Further validation and development of a short version

Previse preterm birth in early pregnancy through vaginal microbiome signatures using metagenomics and dipstick assays

Racial biases in clinical practice and medical education: a scoping review

Exploring gender disparity in medicine: perceptions of female physicians in Lebanon

A survey of essential anatomy from the perspective of anesthesiology, emergency medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, and orthopedics resident physicians

Unnecessary diagnostic imaging requested by medical students during a first day of residency simulation: an explorative study

A case-series study of hepatic left lateral segment inversion for surgical field exposure in laparoscopic gastrectomy

Complications associated with the removal of totally implantable venous access devices (TIVADs): a retrospective analysis of 4,954 breast cancer patients in a single institution

The Universal Vital Assessment (UVA) score at 6 hours post-resuscitation predicts mortality in hospitalized adults with severe sepsis in Mbarara, Uganda

Hello, World—Introducing JAMA+ AI

Advanced Birth Centers and the Effect on Maternity Care

A Call for Standardization in Rural Surgery Training

Patient-Centered Outcomes and Preoperative Discussions

Cancer cachexia

Uncovering the genetic basis of Parkinson’s disease globally: from discoveries to the clinic

The global dimension of Parkinson’s disease genetics

Proximod as a potential therapy for rheumatoid arthritis

Pediatric Surgery—Journal of Surgical Research

Governance Challenges to the Neurosurgical Care of Brain Tumors in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Review

Maternal Eating Disorders, Body Mass Index, and Offspring Psychiatric Diagnoses

Survival and Treatment Patterns in Stage II to III Esophageal Cancer

Use of Preferred Source of Contraception Among Users of the Pill, Patch, and Ring in the US

A learning health systems approach to scaling up an evidence-based intervention for integrated primary mental healthcare case finding and referral in South Africa 

Political engagement: a key pillar in revitalisation of polio and routine immunisation programmes in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

HPV vaccination has dramatically reduced inequalities in cervical cancer, but the most deprived groups remain at highest risk

Perioperative mortality of caesarean section in North-West Ethiopia: a prospective cohort study 

International expert guidance for defining and monitoring small bowel strictures in Crohn’s disease on intestinal ultrasound: a consensus statement

Addressing urgent priorities in antibiotic development: insights from WHO 2023 antibacterial clinical pipeline analyses

Clinical Risk Factors Associated with the Need for Tracheostomy in Traumatic Cervical and High Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury

Ending “domestic helicopter research”

How does the brain react to birth control? A researcher scanned herself 75 times to find out

Scientific papers that mention AI get a citation boost

TROP2 probe for evaluation of margins in breast-conserving surgery

Efficacy of continuous preperitoneal ropivacaine infusion in women with cesarean section: A prospective, randomized controlled, single blinded study

Integration of social determinant of health in patient’s history-taking in medical education: an educational scholarship and action research study: phase I

Making space for stories: promoting physician and medical student well-being through successful medical education storytelling events

Challenges and opportunities of micro-credentials as a new form of certification in health science education—a discussion paper

A student-community partnership to enhance cancer research training

The directors of resident support program: a program evaluation of a resident well-being and support innovation

A clinical study on the effect of axillary approach in the treatment of Ideberg type II scapular glenoid fractures

Comparison of treatment results of femoral shaft fracture with two methods of intramedullary nail (IMN) and plate

Meta-analysis of RCTs on the safety of non-fixation of mesh in TAPP inguinal hernia repair: an updated meta-analysis

Bacterial contaminants in stored blood and blood products at Zomba Central Hospital Blood Bank: assessing the possible risk of post-transfusion sepsis in a resource-limited setting

Cross-sectional study on prevalence and risk factors of undiagnosed type 2 diabetes among patients with hypertension attending st. Orsola Catholic Mission Hospital, Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya 

No biomedical engineering policy means no sustainability in health systems: perspective through a case of local biomedical training program in Tanzania

Spontaneous adrenal hemorrhage in a newborn: a case report

Ethical Principles for Medical Research and Practice—JAMA

Survival and Treatment Patterns in Stage II to III Esophageal Cancer

Perioperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis Duration in Patients Undergoing Cystectomy With Urinary Diversion: A Randomized Clinical Trial

24-Hour Perioperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Cystectomy and Urinary Diversions—Less Is More

Diet and Survival in Black Women With Epithelial Ovarian Cancer

The Harm of Inappropriate Central Line Blood Cultures in Clinical Practice

Accumulating Robust Evidence for Reducing Vaccine Hesitancy in Early Pregnancy

Accumulating Robust Evidence for Reducing Vaccine Hesitancy in Early Pregnancy—Reply

Antenatal anti-D prophylaxis and D antigen negativity in pregnant women of the UAE: a cross-sectional analysis from the Mutaba’ah Study 

Pathological response following neoadjuvant immune checkpoint inhibitors in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma: a cross-trial, patient-level analysis

Addressing Critical Challenges: Aortoiliac Occlusive Disease Management In Ethiopia

Long-term Outcomes Following Non-operative Management of Acute Appendicitis: A Population-based Analysis

Maternal health: Research shows global inequities in risks across a woman’s life

Non-communicable disease management in reproductive health care

How do I tell someone that I can’t write them a strong letter of recommendation?

Development and Validation of a Dynamic Nomogram for Short-Term Survival in Acute Heart Failure Patients with Acute Kidney Injury upon ICU admission

Revolutionized attitude toward recurrent pregnancy loss and recurrent implantation failure based on precision regenerative medicine

Laparoscopic myomectomy without uterine manipulator for maintaining endometrial cavity integrity

Shaping the future: perspectives on the Integration of Artificial Intelligence in health profession education: a multi-country survey

The directors of resident support program: a program evaluation of a resident well-being and support innovation

A student-community partnership to enhance cancer research training

A clinical study on the effect of axillary approach in the treatment of Ideberg type II scapular glenoid fractures

Comparison of treatment results of femoral shaft fracture with two methods of intramedullary nail (IMN) and plate

Perceptions of surgery in Nicaragua: A cross-sectional survey study within the surgery for the people project

Assessments of effectiveness of technologies utilizations in VIHSCM among selected health facilities in Tanzania mainland

Adapting an evidence-based contingency management and text messaging intervention for South African perinatal women who drink

Incidental Thyroid Nodules on Computed Tomography: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Examining Prevalence, Follow-Up, and Risk of Malignancy

Machines matter too: including biomedical engineering partnerships in global health initiatives

Maternal health: Research shows global inequities in risks across a woman’s life

Breast Cancer in Users of Levonorgestrel-Releasing Intrauterine Systems

Strengthening surgical systems in LMICs: data-driven approaches 

Faith as a complex system: engaging with the faith sector for strengthened health emergency preparedness and response

Intermittent preventive treatment for malaria in pregnancy and infant growth: a mediation analysis of a randomised trial

Validation of a novel medical device (Chloe SED®) for the administration of analgesia during manual vacuum aspiration: a randomized controlled non-inferiority pilot study

Benefits and Drawbacks of International Medical Elective Databases in Abroad Elective Research: A Narrative Review

Prenatal Fish Oil Supplementation, Maternal COX1 Genotype, and Childhood Atopic Dermatitis: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial

Prevalence and management of ectopic and molar pregnancies in 17 countries in Africa and Latin America and the Caribbean: a secondary analysis of the WHO multi-country cross-sectional survey on abortion

Integrating complementary and alternative medicine in surgical care: A narrative review

Prevalence of perioperative pulmonary embolism in patients with renal cell carcinoma undergoing nephrectomy

Correlation of PSA and survival in metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer treated with rezvilutamide plus ADT in the CHART trial

Impact of telehealth implementation on medical non-consultant hospital doctors training experience

Meta-analysis of RCTs on the safety of non-fixation of mesh in TAPP inguinal hernia repair: an updated meta-analysis

Analysis of postoperative nausea and vomiting in patients with lung cancer undergoing thoracoscopic surgery under general anesthesia and its influencing factors: a observational study

Acute Small-bowel Obstruction: An Appraisal of Common Etiology and Management at the Federal Medical Centre, Keffi, North-central Nigeria

Breast Cancer in Users of Levonorgestrel-Releasing Intrauterine Systems

Diet Quality, Dietary Inflammatory Potential, and Risk of Prostate Cancer Grade Reclassification

A Primer on Optimizing Ergonomics in the Operating Room

Paternal metformin use and risk of congenital malformations in offspring. Among fathers with type 2 diabetes, this study found no association between paternal metformin use and major congenital anomalies in offspring

Rating of perceived exertion as a tool for managing exercise intensity during pregnancy: a scoping review 

Embracing more treatment choices for metastatic, recurrent, or persistent cervical cancer

Maternal near misses: need for solid metrics and estimates 

Maternal intimate partner violence and child health outcomes 

Relative, Absolute, and Excess Risk of Second Primary Melanomas Among Multiple Racial and Ethnic Groups—Analysis of Rare Events

Wide-Awake Local Anesthesia No Tourniquet (WALANT) Technique: A Case Report Demonstrating Its Cost-Effectiveness in a Resource-Limited Setting

The Relativity of Suitability—The Surgical Appliance Conundrum in Africa

Embracing more treatment choices for metastatic, recurrent, or persistent cervical cancer

Extent and pattern of symptom relief following surgical castration in patients with advanced prostate cancer treated at a tertiary referral hospital in Tanzania: a prospective cohort study

Evaluation of electrophotobiomodulation as a recent tool in the armamentarium of treatment of fingertip injuries

Laparoscopic and thoracoscopic whole-stomach esophagectomy with preoperative pyloric balloon dilatation for esophageal cancer: a prospective multicenter case-series outcome

Outcome of laparoscopic feeding jejunostomy, comparison of a pure laparoscopic technique with Witzel’s tunnel to open technique: a retrospective cohort study

A global snapshot on health systems capacity for detection, monitoring, and management of acute kidney injury: A multinational study from the ISN-GKHA

Switching from inhaled to intravenous general anaesthesia

Association between peripheral venous catheter failure and care complexity factors in emergency department: a cross-sectional study 

National review of end-of-life care withdrawal guidelines for non-invasive advanced respiratory support using document analysis

Level of eye healthcare utilisation and associated factors in Gamo and Gofa Zones, Southern Ethiopia: a community-based, cross-sectional study 

Intersection of artificial intelligence, microbes, and bone and joint infections: a new frontier for improving management outcomes

Late diagnosis among patients with prostate cancer at the Uganda Cancer Institute: a retrospective cohort study

Prognostic impact of diagnostic and therapeutic time delays in breast cancer: an exploratory data analysis for patients at Parirenyatwa Hospital, Zimbabwe

Relationship between sleep quality during pregnancy and postpartum anxiety: a prospective birth cohort study

Women’s fertility and vitamin D: Could hypovitaminosis D biomarkers correlate with the disease, and explain the unexplained female factor infertility?

Fast-track surgery applied in gynecological oncological surgical treatment: a prospective randomized trial

Assessment of foot care practice among adults with diabetes mellitus in Ogbomoso, Nigeria

Prevalence and factors associated with depression and suicidal ideation among people with diabetes mellitus and hypertension in Uganda

Challenges of minimally- invasive orthopaedic surgery practice in Nigeria – a national survey of residents’ perceptive

Follow Up Care After Penile Sparing Surgery for Penile Cancer: Current Perspectives

Poor hot flash documentation in primary care setting leaves many midlife women untreated

Breast Cancer Screening Using Mammography, Digital Breast Tomosynthesis, and Magnetic Resonance Imaging by Breast Density

Evaluating Supplemental Breast Cancer Screening With Simulation Modeling

Hormonal Contraception and Breast Cancer Risk for Carriers of Germline Mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2

Optimizing modern surgical simulation through instructor feedback – insights from a retrospective observational study in a tertiary hospital

Navigating surgery with ADHD and autism

Identification of deficits in appendicitis diagnostic variables in females in South Africa – a descriptive studY

Primary ovarian insufficiency more than doubles midlife multimorbidity risk

LGBTQIA+ inclusion in the global health policy agenda: A critical discourse analysis of the Lancet Commission report archive

Prevalence and management of cataracts among older adults in Sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review

Accuracy of Intraoperative Frozen Section in Surgical Staging of Endometrial Cancer

The Complications of Traditional Uvulectomy and Concurrent Occurrence of Cultural Malpractices in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Myocardial blood flow in newly diagnosed breast cancer patients at rest and during exercise

Evaluation of preoperative antibiotic prophylaxis in clean-wound general surgery procedures: a propensity score-matched cohort study at a regional hospital

The seven-day cumulative post-esophagectomy inflammatory response predicts cancer recurrence

Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Exercise Knowledge and Practice during Pregnancy: A Mini-Review

Comparative Study on Symptomatic Response and Toxicity of Concurrent Chemo-Radiotherapy and Radiotherapy Alone in the Treatment of Cervical Cancer

Reproductive & Maternal Health

Length-of-stay and factors associated with early discharge after birth in health facilities in Guinea by mode of birth: Secondary analysis of Demographic and Health Survey 2018

Experiences of primary eye care use among adults in Southern Ethiopia: A qualitative study

Effects of polystyrene nano- and microplastics on human breast epithelial cells and human breast cancer cells

Endometriosis: addressing the roots of slow progress

Hope emerging in the locally advanced cervical cancer landscape

Reflections on The Lancet menopause Series

The Human Factor in a New Surgical Era

Milestones in Surgical Complication Reporting: Clavien-Dindo Classification 20 Years and Comprehensive Complication Index 10 Years

A COMPARISON OF HONEY AND STANDARD DRESSINGS ON MICROORGANISMS IN OPEN TIBIA FRACTURES

Challenges and opportunities for Mohs surgery implementation in African healthcare systems

Preoperative halo-gravity traction combined with one-stage posterior spinal fusion surgery following for severe rigid scoliosis with pulmonary dysfunction: a cohort study

Computed Tomographic Scan for Head Injury Patients: Any Justification for Adapting Routine Cranio-Cervical Examination Irrespective of Clinical Severity?

Stab Wounds of the Abdomen: Epidemiological, Clinical, Therapeutic and Evolutionary Aspects in the General Surgery Department of the N’zérékoré Regional Hospital (Guinea)

Fracture Risk Prediction Using the Fracture Risk Assessment Tool in Individuals With Cancer

Xpert Breast Cancer STRAT4 Assay using fine-needle aspiration biopsy samples in a resource-constrained setting: a prospective diagnostic accuracy study

Predicting mortality in febrile adults: comparative performance of the MEWS, qSOFA, and UVA scores using prospectively collected data among patients in four health-care sites in sub-Saharan Africa and South-Eastern Asia

Efficacy and safety of higher dose rifampicin in adults with presumed drug-susceptible tuberculosis: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis

Transforming academic publishing in public health

Surgical Intraoperative Handoff Initiative Improves Communication and Outcomes

Surgical Intraoperative Handoff Initiative: Standardizing Operating Room Communication Using SHRIMPS

Prospective Outpatient Follow-Up of Early Cognitive Impairment in Patients with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Intracranial Hemorrhage

Relationships between stigma, coping styles, self-care and post-traumatic growth among colorectal cancer patients with permanent enterostomy: A cross-sectional study

“A lifelong journey:” a phenomenological exploration of faculty perceptions about coach training at an academic medical center

Sexual and reproductive health research capacity strengthening programs in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review

Lymph­adenectomy for Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer

Decline of Mpox Antibody Responses After Modified Vaccinia Ankara–Bavarian Nordic Vaccination

Shock First or Pace First to Break Ventricular Tachycardia?A New Layer of Complexity in ICD Shared Decision-Making

USPSTF Colorectal Cancer Screening Recommendation and Uptake for Individuals Aged 45 to 49 Years

Artificial Intelligence Algorithm for Subclinical Breast Cancer Detection

Switching from inhaled to intravenous general anaesthesia

Unveiling the Silent Suffering: Examining the Complexities of Disclosure and Concealment Strategies in Women living with Obstetric Fistula

Positive Body image and childbearing intention: A cross-sectional study

Blood hypercoagulability and thrombosis mechanisms in cancer patients -A brief review

Estrogenic Post-Menopausal Anti-Osteoporotic Mechanism of Achyranthes aspera L.: Phytochemicals and Network Pharmacology Approaches

Developing a nomogram to predict recurrent intussusception after pneumatic reduction of primary intussusception in children

Surgical outcomes for patients with rectosigmoid hirschsprung disease who underwent transanal endorectal pull-through after 1 year of age

Summary of the best evidence for the safe use of pneumatic tourniquet in limb surgery

Risk factors and clinical impact of seroma formation following laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair: a retrospective study

Decolonising humanitarian health: A scoping review of practical guidance

African Journal of Paediatric Surgery

Oct-Dec 2024 – Volume 21 – Issue 4

African Journal of Paediatric Surgery

Early detection of colonic anastomotic leak

Dysmenorrhea curtails effective academic engagements by female students – insights from a cross-sectional study at a Kenyan University

Complications of male cultural circumcisions: A single site retrospective review in Eldoret, Kenya

Association between abnormal late third trimester cerebroplacental ratio and perinatal outcomes in appropriate for gestational age fetuses

Effectiveness of antimicrobial stewardship in a middle tier hospital – A quasi-experimental retrospective study

Tranexamic Acid During Radical Cystectomy: A Randomized Clinical Trial

A Slow March Toward Eliminating Transfusion in Uro-Oncology

Diagnostic Performance of Grayscale Ultrasonography in the Evaluation of Mass-forming Breast Lesions

Exploring the Perceptions and Lived Experiences of Obstetric Fistula among Women of Childbearing Age: A Qualitative Inquiry at the University Teaching Hospital in Zambia.

Desarda versus Lichtenstein inguinal hernia repair: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Pregnancy termination and determinant factors among women of reproductive age in Kenya, evidence from Kenyan Demographic and Health Survey 2022: Multilevel analysis

Resuscitation following trauma & role of trauma training programmes in emergency settings: A literature review & survey

Hospital level interventions to improve outcomes after injury in India, a LMIC

The Nearsightedness Epidemic Has Become a Global Health Issue

Research Trends and Hot Topics of Wearable Sensors in Wound Care Over Past 18 Years: A Bibliometric Analysis

Subsequent Percutaneous Breast Biopsies after Initial Atypia Diagnosis: The Patient Burden of Long-Term Follow Up

Exploring barriers and facilitators, and their effectiveness in eye health promotion interventions: Protocol of a systematic review

Knowledge Discovery of Patients Reviews on Breast Cancer Drugs: Segmentation of Side Effects Using Machine Learning Techniques

Anatomage virtual dissection versus traditional human body dissection in anatomy pedagogy: insights from Ghanaian medical students

Assessment of knowledge of human papillomavirus transmission and prevention among tertiary institution students in the Plateau Central Senatorial District, Nigeria

“My father insisted that I have the baby but not in his house”: Adolescent pregnancy, social exclusion and (dis)empowerment of girls in an urban informal settlement in Kenya

An audit of licenced radiological equipment and personnel in Botswana

Geospatial determinants of health: A global surgery lens

World leaders commit to reduce deaths from antimicrobial resistance by 10% by 2030

Prediction of adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes associated with pre-eclampsia and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Menopausal Hormone Therapy Use Among Postmenopausal Women

Osteopenia: a key target for fracture prevention

Inadequate sleep during pregnancy tied to neurodevelopmental delays for boys

Looking Back, Moving Forward: Challenges and Opportunities for Global Cervical Cancer Prevention and Control

Including the voice of children <15-years-old in paediatric global health research

The cost-effectiveness of preventing, diagnosing, and treating postpartum haemorrhage: A systematic review of economic evaluations

Supporting Women after Obstetric Fistula Surgery to Enhance Their Social Participation and Inclusion

Prostate Cancer Knowledge, Beliefs and Screening Uptake among Black Survivors: A Qualitative Exploration at a Tertiary Hospital, Limpopo Province, South Africa

Preventing and Controlling Healthcare-Associated Infections: The First Principle of Every Antimicrobial Stewardship Program in Hospital Settings

Early Infant Male Circumcision Decisions in Zambia: Demographic and Familial Influences

Factors Influencing Outcomes and Survival in Anal Cancer

Management of Bilateral Congenital and Juvenile Cataracts in a Low-Income Country: Patient Identification, Treatment Outcomes, and Follow Up

Prenatal, postnatal antibiotic use may be associated with food allergy development

Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Surgical Site Infection After Traumatic Hollow Viscus Injury

HPV vaccine study finds zero cases of cervical cancer among women vaccinated before age 14

Clinical profile and outcome of kidney transplantation at Muhimbili National Hospital, Tanzania