Managing ‘HPV Positive, Normal Cytology’: When to Reassure vs Colposcopy Abstract Human papillomavirus (HPV) testing has become a cornerstone of cervical cancer screening programs worldwide. However, the management of women who test positive for high-risk HPV but have normal cytology results remains a
Surgery
Anastomotic Leak Prediction: Biomarkers + AI vs Surgeon Judgment
Anastomotic Leak Prediction: Biomarkers + AI vs Surgeon Judgment Key Takeaways Anastomotic leak prediction is evolving rapidly, with three distinct approaches showing different strengths and implementation timelines for surgical practice. AI models achieve 99.6% accuracy but face practical barriers. Biomarker protocols offer negative predictive
Psychedelics in Anesthesia and Pain: From OR Curiosity to Clinical Therapy
Psychedelics in Anesthesia and Pain From OR Curiosity to Clinical Therapy Abstract The integration of psychedelic substances into anesthesia and pain management represents an important and evolving development in contemporary medical practice. Historically associated with psychiatric research and later restricted due to regulatory concerns, psychedelic compounds are now reemerging
Hypotension Prediction Index and Machine Learning: Game Changer or Gimmick?
Hypotension Prediction Index and Machine Learning Game Changer or Gimmick Abstract Intraoperative and critical care hypotension is independently associated with adverse outcomes, including acute kidney injury, myocardial injury, stroke, prolonged hospitalization, and increased mortality. Even brief episodes of mean arterial pressure below established thresholds have been
The New Margin Wars in Oncology: Less Is More…Until It Isn’t
Beyond the Golden Hour in Trauma Care: New Evidence Questions Traditional Time Windows
Are Operating Rooms Ready for Surgical AI? New Data Reveals Critical Insights
Are Operating Rooms Ready for Surgical AI New Data Reveals Critical Insights Introduction Surgical decision making remains a critical determinant of patient outcomes, with lapses in judgment consistently identified by surgeons as the most common cause of major intraoperative errors. These judgment related failures represent
The Surprising Truth: Why Open Surgery Might Be Better Than Minimally Invasive Options
The Surprising Truth: Why Open Surgery Might Be Better Than Minimally Invasive Options Introduction The open surgery definition encompasses direct physical access to organs and tissues through larger incisions, a technique that remains essential despite the technological revolution in surgical care. While minimally invasive
The Opioid-Free OR: Can Multimodal Anesthesia Eliminate Narcotics Entirely?
The Opioid-Free OR: Can Multimodal Anesthesia Eliminate Narcotics Entirely? Abstract The growing opioid crisis has pushed healthcare systems worldwide to explore alternative pain management strategies, particularly in the perioperative setting. This paper examines the feasibility and effectiveness of opioid-free anesthesia through multimodal approaches
Same-Day Discharge After Major Surgery: How Far Can We Safely Push ERAS?
Same-Day Discharge After Major Surgery: How Far Can We Safely Push ERAS? Abstract Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols have changed how we think about postoperative care. These evidence-based approaches aim to reduce complications, speed recovery, and help patients return to their normal
