Surgical Decisions: DNAR, Ceiling of Care, Palliative Management & EoL
Send us Fan Mail Ethical frameworks guide individualized decisions regarding resuscitation (Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, or DNACPR) and treatment limitations (Ceiling of Care) in surg...
19 Dec 202514min
Anterior and Posterior Gastrojejunostomy: Technique and Outcomes
Send us Fan Mail Technical surgical choices in gastrojejunostomy significantly influence the speed of patient recovery, the incidence of specific complications like delayed gastric emptying (DGE), and...
16 Dec 202514min
Principles of Surgical Abdominal Examination
Send us Fan Mail The systematic abdominal examination fundamentally guides urgent surgical decision-making and patient triage by rapidly identifying life-threatening conditions, directing imaging, loc...
13 Dec 202513min
Abdominoperineal Resection (APR) : Principles, Techniques, and Outcomes
Send us Fan Mail Specialized surgical techniques used in procedures like abdominoperineal resection (APR) balance the primary goal of oncological clearance (achieving clear surgical margins) with the ...
10 Dec 202515min
ReSPECT Discussions: A Surgeon's Practical Guide
Send us Fan Mail The ReSPECT (Recommended Summary Plan for Emergency Care and Treatment) process fundamentally transforms advanced care planning from prior DNACPR (Do-Not-Attempt-Cardiopulmonary-Resus...
7 Dec 202514min
Open Appendicectomy: A Trainee's Surgical Guide
Send us Fan Mail The open appendicectomy procedure is a systematic surgical approach that involves several essential technical steps, from pre-operative preparation to layered wound closure. Mastery o...
4 Dec 202514min
Cholecystostomy and Cholecystogram: Roles in Gallbladder Disease
Send us Fan Mail Cholecystostomy and cholecystogram differ fundamentally in their purpose and application, with one serving as a surgical intervention for management and the other as a diagnostic imag...
1 Dec 202512min
Surgical Learning Curves and Competency Milestones
Send us Fan Mail Surgical competency progression is defined by specific training phases that emphasize skill mastery and outcome quality, moving beyond relying on case numbers alone. Compet Competence...
28 Nov 202512min
