The Operative Review of Surgery

The O.R. is an award winning resource dedicated to surgical education. The online reviews cover all areas of surgery.

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Know when to stop.

Subtotal cholecystectomy isn't a complication – it's a safe bailout when the Critical View of Safety cannot be achieved.

Learn the key differences between fenestrating and reconstituting techniques, indications, and outcomes.

https://t.co/4QWQ28XrzA

#FOAMed #GeneralSurgery #Surgery #Cholecystectomy

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Bassini Repair

Introduced by Edoardo Bassini in the 1880’s it Dramatically Reduced Recurrence Compared to Prior Techniques and Historically Became the Foundation for Inguinal Hernia Repair

Technique Review: https://t.co/LNIFJoo4dO

#GeneralSurgery #Hernia #Surgery #MedEd

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Pediatric appendicitis isn't just "get a CT."

Learn:

• Which children need imaging
• When ultrasound is preferred
• Who may avoid imaging altogether
• Antibiotics vs. appendectomy

Practical review for students, residents, and surgeons:
https://t.co/uzUp4f0UJp

#FOAMed #Pediatrics #Surgery

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Updating the Inguinal Hernia Repair (IHR) section all month.

New illustrations, clearer operative steps, expanded anatomy, and updated evidence for:
• Bassini
• Shouldice
• McVay
• More to come

#GeneralSurgery #Hernia #Surgery #MedEd

https://t.co/7WfdTsSct3

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How much ostomy output is too much?

How do you safely slow a high-output stoma?

A practical review of diagnosis, complications, and management:

https://t.co/cYCSHXfWxq

#GeneralSurgery #ColorectalSurgery #FOAMed

[The Operative Review of Surgery @OperativeReview]

Pediatric appendicitis isn't just "get a CT."

Learn:

• Which children need imaging
• When ultrasound is preferred
• Who may avoid imaging altogether
• Antibiotics vs. appendectomy

Practical review for students, residents, and surgeons:
https://t.co/uzUp4f0UJp

#FOAMed #Pediatrics #Surgery

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3 AM. Your pager goes off.

Fever. Hypotension. Oliguria. Chest pain.

Our "On Call" guide delivers rapid, practical guidance for the most common surgical pages.

https://t.co/I1Erbd69Lb

#FOAMed #Surgery #GeneralSurgery

[The Operative Review of Surgery @OperativeReview]

Know when to stop.

Subtotal cholecystectomy isn't a complication – it's a safe bailout when the Critical View of Safety cannot be achieved.

Learn the key differences between fenestrating and reconstituting techniques, indications, and outcomes.

https://t.co/4QWQ28XrzA

#FOAMed #GeneralSurgery #Surgery #Cholecystectomy

[The Operative Review of Surgery @OperativeReview]

Not all "hematomas" are hematomas.

A Morel-Lavallée lesion is a closed internal degloving injury.

Review the diagnosis and treatment:
https://t.co/yTaK9YnqDr

#FOAMed #Trauma #CriticalCare

[The Operative Review of Surgery @OperativeReview]

3 AM. Your pager goes off.

Fever. Hypotension. Oliguria. Chest pain.

Our "On Call" guide delivers rapid, practical guidance for the most common surgical pages.

https://t.co/I1Erbd69Lb

#FOAMed #Surgery #GeneralSurgery

[The Operative Review of Surgery @OperativeReview]

Not all "hematomas" are hematomas.

A Morel-Lavallée lesion is a closed internal degloving injury.

Review the diagnosis and treatment:
https://t.co/yTaK9YnqDr

#FOAMed #Trauma #CriticalCare

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We are excited to announce the launch of Trauma ICU! Our new program dedicated to creating free educational content for Trauma and Surgical Critical Care.

https://t.co/nVsfSeyK4c

#MedEd, #FOAMed, #Trauma, #AcuteCareSurgery

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We are excited to announce the launch of Trauma ICU! Our new program dedicated to creating free educational content for Trauma and Surgical Critical Care.

https://t.co/nVsfSeyK4c

#MedEd, #FOAMed, #Trauma, #AcuteCareSurgery

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We just finished updating all articles reviewing the familial colorectal cancer and polyposis syndromes. Simplified tables to appreciate the differences.

https://t.co/AfhYiROkVm

#MedEd #SoMe4Surgery #MedTwitter

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Continuing the trend, here are the most up-to-date recommendations in the understanding and management of Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome.

https://t.co/pSuWVGgLEW

#MedEd #SoMe4Surgery #MedTwitter

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Useful mnemonic to remember the presentation of Cowden Syndrome:

https://t.co/k2v3Xf52s6

#MedEd #SoMe4Surgery #MedTwitter

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Updates in the diagnosis and management of Lynch Syndrome:

https://t.co/8OUm5HhUsk

#SoMe4Surgery #MedTwitter

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Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP): updates in the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management.

https://t.co/v98YpJQUCc

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Check out our latest article covering cholecystectomy. A high-yield review of techniques, management strategies for the difficult gallbladder, and complications.

https://t.co/MwKeRhUqwe

#MedEd #SoMe4Surgery

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Reclaim the Bile Duct

Benefits of Surgical CBD Exploration Over ERCP:
- Lower Risk of Technical Failure
- Lower Risk of Overall Complications
- Lower Risk of Pancreatitis or Perforation
- Shorter Length of Stay
- Fewer Procedures Required

https://t.co/7ruwhukTnT