Sexist, Racial Microaggressions Against Surgeons Are Prevalent
Sexist and racial/ethnic microaggressions against female and minority surgeons and anesthesiologists are prevalent and linked to burnout.
Surgery
Mortality Up With Surgery Within 6 Weeks of SARS-CoV-2 Infection
Mortality is increased for patients undergoing surgery within 6 weeks of SARS-CoV-2 infection, according to a study published online in Anesthesia.
Postop Opioids Overprescribed in Urology
About 60% of prescribed opioid tablets unused based on patients’ self-reported use following common orthopedic, urologic procedures
Open, Robotic-Assisted Prostate Surgery Have Similar Cumulative Costs
Robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy is associated with higher costs than open radical prostatectomy at the index hospitalization for the surgery, but it is associated with less healthcare use during the 1 year after discharge.
Opioid Discharge Prescription Guideline Satisfies Most Patients
93% of 229 patients undergoing surgery satisfied with guideline, which was based on their usage the day before discharge
Gout May Be a Possible Indication for Bariatric Surgery
Of 25 patients with both obesity and gout who had elevated uric acid levels prior to bariatric surgery, 10 achieved therapeutic target levels of uric acid at 12 months after the surgery, according to investigators.
Cytoreductive Surgery May Have a Role in Treating Metastatic UTUC
A study of patients with metastatic upper tract urothelial carcinoma demonstrated that those who underwent cytoreductive surgery after chemotherapy had significantly improved survival compared with those who received chemotherapy alone.
Cardiac Risk Assessment Low After Noncardiac Surgery
6.8% of those undergoing noncardiac surgery from January 2013 to December 2017 had preoperative natriuretic peptide screening
Kidney Disease Associated With Greater Likelihood of Major Surgeries
In a large population-based study, patients on dialysis had the highest incidence rates for major surgeries.
COVID-Related Surgical Delays May Be Acceptable for Some Patients With Localized RCC
Surgical delays due to COVID-19 may be safe for some patients with localized RCC, and are unlikely to compromise survival for some individuals.
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