The Whipple procedure is one of the most complex operations in gastrointestinal surgery.
This video provides a step-by-step walkthrough of pancreaticoduodenectomy for pancreatic cancer, highlighting the key operative principles and anatomy.
Watch here:
https://t.co/3Z1evMJkcx
Trocar placement for laparoscopic abdominal procedures: a simple standardized method
George S Ferzli et al. J Am Coll Surg. 2004 Jan;198(1):163-73.
doi: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2003.08.010.
PMID: 14698326
George S Ferzli , Abe Fingerhut. #LaparoscopicSurgery#RoboticSurgery #GeneralSurgery #SurgicalSafety #MedEd #SurgicalEducation #SurgEd #MISurgery #SoMe4Surgery
One-Handed Needle Control
👉One-handed push-and-pull motion guides the needle smoothly.
👉Gentle rotation and precise needle-driver control allow subtle adjustment of the needle direction.
👉A simple drill for refining needle advancement without forceps support.
In the ICU, every handoff is a high-stakes transfer of responsibility. This consensus document lays out practical approaches to improve transitions of care and protect patients through better communication. Read more-> https://t.co/ASaGEwcfsK
#TSACOTop10#TSACOAnniversary
Some papers change practice.
Some papers shape conversation.
A few do both.
As part of TSACO’s 10-year anniversary celebration, we’ll be sharing the Top 10 Altmetric papers of all time this week. Articles that captured worldwide attention across trauma surgery, critical care, emergency surgery, and public health.
Stay tuned throughout May as we celebrate 10 years of TSACO.
The framing for this has always seemed strange to me.
Surgery has a 0% failure rate at preventing recurrent appendicitis (yes if done well) and antibiotics a 44% failure rate.
Unless surgery is strongly contraindicated, appendectomy seems like the right choice.
Laparoscopic adhesiolysis for #SmallBowelObstruction was not superior to open surgery for long-term recurrence, incisional hernia incidence, or quality of life at 5-year follow-up, confirming both as viable options.
https://t.co/QXd9BgLfEQ
Systematic review and meta-analysis: Prophylactic TXA use was associated with lower intraoperative blood loss, transfusion requirements, and major bleeding without an observed increase in thromboembolic or mortality risk. https://t.co/1zvzFHQb7e
24 of the most challenging trauma scenarios with high-yield text, original illustrations, & stunning step-by-step video ➡️➡️➡️ https://t.co/YimZHUcAwB
Absolutely fantastic @OhioStateSurg Grand Rounds by University of Arizona Surgical Oncology Division Chief Dr. Taylor Riall. Had to make collages to do justice and capture her top 10 lessons! 👏 @UofAZSurgery
@LatinoSurgery Luncheon at #ACSCC25 was a whole vibe 🍸✨ Between the rooftop views and seeing friends from ALL over the country, this event did not disappoint!
Thinking about joining Latino Surgical Society? This is your sign! Trust me, you’ll want to be here next year 😎
Perioperative Management of the Patient Receiving Maintenance Hemodialysis
CCR Journal Watch - tracking the critical care literature daily
https://t.co/Sp06oA6IDG
🧵 Hyponatremia: A Stepwise Approach:
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Sodium is small, but its imbalance can be catastrophic.
Hyponatremia = one of the most common electrolyte problems in medicine.
👉 Here’s a stepwise, practical approach every clinician should know ⬇️
@IhabFathiSulima @DrAkhilX #MedTwitter #MedEd