- From the Editor - in - Chief. [Editorial]Am J Surg. 2026 Jul; 257:117024.AJ
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- Machine learning to predict survival in patients treated for hepatocellular carcinoma: a systematic review. [Review]Am J Surg. 2026 May 12; 259:117029. [Online ahead of print]AJ
- CONCLUSIONS: Machine learning may offer an invaluable tool in survival prediction and individualized treatment in HCC. Existing algorithms show favourable, yet early, results. Standardized reporting, external validation and equity-focused model development are required before clinical implementation.
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- Patterns of referral for cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC among patients with metachronous peritoneal carcinomatosis and T4 colon cancer: A population-based study in Alberta, Canada. [Journal Article]Am J Surg. 2026 May 08; 259:117037. [Online ahead of print]AJ
- Cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (CRS-HIPEC) can offer a survival benefit for patients with peritoneal carcinomatosis (PC) of colorectal origin. This retrospective study evaluated referral patterns for CRS-HIPEC in Alberta, Canada.
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- How general surgery residency programs present wellness to prospective applicants: A comparative analysis. [Journal Article]Am J Surg. 2026 May 05; :117026. [Online ahead of print]AJ
- CONCLUSIONS: Wellness advertisement on residency websites varies across programs. Standardizing the presentation of these initiatives could improve applicants' ability to assess programs.
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- Patient-centered online health information on diverticulitis: Assessing the readability, content, and overall quality. [Journal Article]Am J Surg. 2026 May 05; :117030. [Online ahead of print]AJ
- CONCLUSIONS: Online health information on diverticulitis demonstrates considerable variability in content, quality and readability. To better support patient-centered care and informed decision-making, the development of accessible, high-quality online resources should be prioritized.
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- This is not an operation: Limits of virtual training in plastic surgery. [Editorial]Am J Surg. 2026 May 05; 258:117031. [Online ahead of print]AJ
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- Acute care outcomes in patients admitted for atrial fibrillation who had prior metabolic surgery: A propensity score matched analysis. [Journal Article]Am J Surg. 2026 May 02; 258:117011. [Online ahead of print]AJ
- CONCLUSIONS: Prior MS is associated with improved clinical outcomes and resource use during AF hospitalization.
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- Erratum to "Don't forget your meds" [Am J Surg 252 (2026) 116771]. [Published Erratum]
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- The Achilles heel in surgical culture: breastfeeding in surgery. An invited commentary. [Editorial]Am J Surg. 2026 Apr 30; :117015. [Online ahead of print]AJ
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- Foreign Bodies. [Editorial]Am J Surg. 2026 Apr 24; :117009. [Online ahead of print]AJ
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- Narrowing the gap: addressing sexual and gender minority-specific concerns throughout the breast cancer continuum. [Editorial]Am J Surg. 2026 May 02; :117010. [Online ahead of print]AJ
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- Risky business: A call to reconsider risk in outpatient thyroidectomy. [Editorial]Am J Surg. 2026 Apr 30; :117016. [Online ahead of print]AJ
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- From age to physiological reserve: Frailty and muscle strength in early postoperative outcomes after abdominal surgery. [Journal Article]Am J Surg. 2026 Apr 30; 258:117014. [Online ahead of print]AJ
- CONCLUSIONS: Early postoperative recovery appears more closely related to physiological reserve than to age.
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- Understanding what surgical advance practice providers want: A survey of autonomy, tasks, and training preferences across three institutions. [Journal Article]Am J Surg. 2026 Apr 16; :116992. [Online ahead of print]AJ
- Advanced practice providers (APPs) are essential to the surgical workforce, yet their roles, training, and drivers of satisfaction remain poorly understood. Identifying factors that support APP satisfaction is critical to workforce planning.
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- Lessons learned: A review of Canadian appendectomy malpractice litigation cases and regulatory complaints. [Journal Article]Am J Surg. 2026 Mar 27; 258:116952. [Online ahead of print]AJ
- CONCLUSIONS: Analysis of case law and HPRAAB decisions involving allegations of malpractice in the performance of appendectomies has yielded valuable insight into multiple areas of improvement for patient care.
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