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SGO Conference Coverage
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SGO Conference Coverage
Endometriosis Linked to Higher Postoperative Risks in Stage I Endometrial Cancer Surgery
03/21/2025
Kate Young
Patients with endometriosis face significantly higher risks of postoperative complications when undergoing surgery for stage I endometrial cancer, according to a new study presented at the Society of...
03/21/2025
Video
Karyn A Goodman, MD, MS
Video
Understanding Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Pathophysiology, Knowledge Gaps, and Promising Developments
03/19/2025
Karyn Goodman, MD, MS
In this video, Karyn A. Goodman, MD, MS, Professor and Vice Chair for Research and Quality in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, provided insights into...
03/19/2025
AAOS Conference Coverage
hip replacement imaging
AAOS Conference Coverage
Conversion vs Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty After Failed Osteosynthesis for Femoral Neck Fractures: A Retrospective Cohort Study
03/19/2025
Anthony Calabro, MA
Researchers developed a retrospective cohort study to determine whether conversion total hip arthroplasty (THA) following a failed osteosynthesis leads to higher complication and mortality rates compared...
03/19/2025

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Legal Pearl
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Legal Pearl
Informed Consent Is More Than a Signed Form
02/23/2025
Ann W. Latner, JD
Although a gynecologist obtained their patient’s signed consent form, the court focused on the document’s generic language.
02/23/2025
pop quiz
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pop quiz
Risk Factors for Surgical Site Infections After Abdominal Hysterectomy
09/20/2024
Surgical site infections are said to account for approximately 20% of all health care associated infections. Are you familiar with common risk factors for these infections after surgery for an abdominal...
09/20/2024
Legal Pearls
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Legal Pearls
The Folly of Ordering, Then Ignoring, Radiographs
09/06/2024
A 58-year-old woman with severe colon inertia developed an anastomotic leak after surgery to remove a dead spot on her colon. After several unsuccessful surgeries, the patient underwent a 17-hour...
09/06/2024
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Poll
Surgical Option for Obesity Management
06/01/2024
Obesity is associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease and other metabolic syndromes. When you treat patients with obesity, during which step of treatment do you suggest weight-loss...
06/01/2024
pop quiz
surgical room
pop quiz
Fine-Needle Aspiration for Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis
03/25/2024
Fine-needle aspiration may be used in certain patient populations to diagnose ovarian cancer. For which patient population should this procedure be used? Take this pop quiz to test your knowledge!
03/25/2024

Clinical Insights

Video
Karyn A Goodman, MD, MS
Video
Understanding Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Pathophysiology, Knowledge Gaps, and Promising Developments
03/19/2025
Karyn Goodman, MD, MS
In this video, Karyn A. Goodman, MD, MS, Professor and Vice Chair for Research and Quality in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, provided insights into...
03/19/2025
Video
Cecile A. Feldman
Video
Rethinking Pain Relief: Nonopioids vs. Opioids After Dental Surgery
02/19/2025
Cecile A. Feldman, DMD, MBA
In this video, Cecile Feldman, DMD, MBA, discusses her recent study demonstrating that ibuprofen and acetaminophen are more effective than opioids for managing post-dental surgery pain. She highlights the...
02/19/2025
Video
Gerard Slobogean, MD, MPH
Video
Preoperative Skin Antisepsis With Iodine Povacrylex Produced Fewer SSIs Compared With Chlorhexidine Gluconate Among Those With Closed Fracture
11/01/2024
Gerard Slobogean, MD, MPH
In this video, Gerard Slobogean, MD, MPH, reviews his recent study that compared two well-known preoperative skin antisepsis solutions with alcohol for patients with either closed or open extremity...
11/01/2024
Case Report Insights
Omole and Mobolaji
Case Report Insights
A Collaborative and Holistic Approach to Patient Care for Pleural Effusion
09/10/2024
Afolake Mobolaji, MD, MPH, FAAFP; Folashade S. Omole, MD, FAAFP
In this Consultant Case Report Insights, Afolake Mobolaji, MD, MPH, and Folashade Omole, MD, FAAFP, speak about their study, “Less Is More: A Collaborative, Non-Operative Approach to Care for a Patient With...
09/10/2024
Video
Marcucci
Video
No Difference Between Hypotension-Avoidance and Hypertension-Avoidance Strategies for Reducing Post-Surgical Adverse Events
04/11/2024
In this video, Maura Marcucci, MD, MSc, discusses her study's surprising results, which showed no differences between hypotension-avoidance and hypertension-avoidance strategies for decreasing adverse...
04/11/2024