Current Issue February 2012, Vol. 151, No. 2

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Surgical Research Review

Error training: Missing link in surgical education
February 2012(Vol. 151 | No. 2 | Pages 139-145)
Debra A. DaRosa, Carla M. Pugh
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Clinical Review

Creating a learning healthcare system in surgery: Washington State’s Surgical Care and Outcomes Assessment Program (SCOAP) at 5 years
February 2012(Vol. 151 | No. 2 | Pages 146-152)
SCOAP Collaborative, The writing group for the SCOAP Collaborative, Steve Kwon, Michael Florence, Peter Grigas, Marc Horton, Karen Horvath, Morrie Johnson, Gregory Jurkovich, Wendy Klamp, Kristin Peterson, Terence Quigley, William Raum, Terry Rogers, Richard Thirlby, Ellen T. Farrokhi, David R. Flum

Surgical Outcome Research

Prevention of medical accidents caused by defective surgical instruments
February 2012(Vol. 151 | No. 2 | Pages 153-161)
Hiroshi Yasuhara, Kazuhiko Fukatsu, Takami Komatsu, Toshihiko Obayashi, Yuhei Saito, Yushi Uetera

Surgical management for advanced duodenal adenomatosis and duodenal cancer in Dutch patients with familial adenomatous polyposis: A nationwide retrospective cohort study
24 January 2012
Bjorn W.H. van Heumen, Marry H. Nieuwenhuis, Harry van Goor, Lisbeth (E) M.H. Mathus-Vliegen, Evelien Dekker, Dirk J. Gouma, Jan Dees, Casper H.J. van Eijck, Hans F.A. Vasen, Fokko M. Nagengast
Background: Duodenal cancer is a major cause of mortality in patients with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP). The clinical challenge is to perform duodenectomy before cancer develops; however, proc...
A controlled clinical trial of the effect of gastric bypass surgery and intensive lifestyle intervention on nocturnal hypertension and the circadian blood pressure rhythm in patients with morbid obesity
19 January 2012
Njord Nordstrand, Jens K. Hertel, Dag Hofsø, Rune Sandbu, Erling Saltvedt, Jo Røislien, Ingrid Os, Jøran Hjelmesæth
Background: Nocturnal hypertension, increased night-to-day systolic blood pressure (BP) ratio and nondipper status (night-to-day systolic BP ratio > 0.9) are associated with an increased risk of ca...
Selection algorithm for posterior versus lateral approach in laparoscopic adrenalectomy
19 January 2012
Orhan Agcaoglu, Dursun Ali Sahin, Allan Siperstein, Eren Berber
Background: There are no objective selection criteria described in the literature for the laparoscopic posterior retroperitoneal (PR) vs lateral transabdominal (LT) approach in a given patient. The ai...
Variations in surgical outcomes associated with hospital compliance with safety practices
19 January 2012
Benjamin S. Brooke, Francesca Dominici, Peter J. Pronovost, Martin A. Makary, Eric Schneider, Timothy M. Pawlik
Background: The Leapfrog Group aims to improve patient safety by promoting hospital compliance with National Quality Forum (NQF) safe practices. It is unknown, however, whether implementation of these...
Impact of subcentimeter margin on outcome after hepatic resection for colorectal metastases: A meta-regression approach
19 January 2012
Alessandro Cucchetti, Giorgio Ercolani, Matteo Cescon, Eleonora Bigonzi, Eugenia Peri, Matteo Ravaioli, Antonio D. Pinna
Background: The optimal margin width and its influence on outcomes after hepatic resection for colorectal liver metastases is still controversial: a meta-analysis was conducted to analyze the impact o...

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For 66 years, Surgery has published practical, authoritative information about procedures, clinical advances, and major trends shaping general surgery. Each issue features original scientific contributions and clinical reports. Peer-reviewed articles cover topics in oncology, trauma, gastrointestinal, vascular, and transplantation surgery. The journal also publishes papers from the meetings of its sponsoring societies: the Society of University Surgeons, the Central Surgical Association, and the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons. The journal ranks among the most cited journals in the field and is recommended for initial purchase in the Brandon-Hill study, Selected List of Books and Journals for the Small Medical Library.

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The object of the Society of University Surgeons shall be the advancement of the art and science of surgery by: the encouragement of its members to pursue original investigations both in the clinic and in the laboratory; the development of methods of graduate teaching of surgery with particular reference to the resident system; free and informal interchange of ideas pertaining to the above subjects.

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The objective of the Central Surgical Association shall be to further the practice of Surgery in its various departments, and the study and investigation of surgical problems.

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The American Association of Endocrine Surgeons is dedicated to the advancement of the science and art of endocrine surgery and maintenance of high standards in the practice of endocrine surgery.