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* 2022 Canadian Surgery Forum Sept. 15–17, 202201. Operative classification of
ventral abdominal hernias: new and practical classification02. Watchful
waiting for large primary splenic cysts03. Transversus abdominis plane (TAP)
blocks with and without dexamethasone in colorectal surgery04. What factors
determine publication of resident research day projects?05. Characterization
of near-infrared imaging and indocyanine green use amongst general
surgeons06. Variation in opioid prescribing after outpatient breast surgery:
Time for a streamlined approach?07. Trends in graduate degree types and
research output for Canadian academic general surgeons08. Would you prefer to
undergo breast-conserving therapy or a mastectomy for early breast cancer?
Comparison of perceptions of general and plastic surgeons09. Lack of
representation of women and BIPOC individuals in Canadian academic surgery10.
Medical student interest and perspectives on pursuing surgical careers: a
multicentre survey evaluating 5-year trends11. Difficult cholecystectomy with
cholecystogastric fistula12. Surviving nonsurvivable injuries: patients who
elude the “lethal” Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) score of six13. Gunshot
wounds sustained during legal intervention v. those inflicted by civilians: a
comparative analysis14. The impact of delayed time to first head CT on
functional outcomes after blunt head trauma with moderately depressed GCS15.
Contemporary utility of diagnostic peritoneal aspiration in trauma16. Impact
of delayed time to first head CT in traumatic brain injury17. Radiologic
predictors of in-hospital mortality after traumatic craniocervical
dissociation18. Measurement properties of a patient-reported instrument to
evaluate functional status after major surgery19. The safety of venous
thromboembolism chemoprophylaxis use in endoscopic retrograde
cholangiopancreatography20. Characterizing Canadian rural surgeons: trends
over time and 10-year replacement needs21. Contextual interference for skills
development and transfer in laparoscopic surgery: a randomized controlled
trial22. Evaluating the accuracy and design of visual backgrounds in academic
surgical journals23. Defining rural surgery in Canada24. Validity of
video-based general and procedure-specific self-assessment tools for surgical
trainees in laparoscopic cholecystectomy25. Examining the equity and
diversity characteristics of academic general surgeons in Canada26.
Video-based coaching for surgical residents: a systematic review and
meta-analysis27. Very-low-energy diets prior to nonbariatric surgery: a
systematic review and meta-analysis28. Factors associated with resident
research success: a descriptive analysis of Canadian general surgery
trainees29. Global surgery pilot curriculum in Canadian undergraduate medical
education: a novel approach30. How useful is ultrasound in predicting
surgical findings of “mild cholecystitis”?31. Implementing a colorectal
surgery “virtual hospital”: description of a novel outpatient care pathway to
advance surgical care32. Trends in training and workforce planning for
Canadian pediatric surgeons: a 10-year model33. Patient perspectives on
intraoperative blood transfusion: results of semistructured interviews with
perioperative patients34. Understanding intraoperative transfusion
decision-making variability: a qualitative study using the Theoretical
Domains Framework35. Effectiveness of preoperative oscillating positive
expiratory pressure (OPEP) therapy in reduction of postoperative respiratory
morbidity in patients undergoing surgery: a systematic review37. Accuracy of
point-of-care testing devices for hemoglobin in the operating room: a
systematic review and meta-analysis38. Opioid-free analgesia after outpatient
general surgery: a qualitative study focused on the perspectives of patients
and clinicians involved in a pilot trial39. The impact of the COVID-19
pandemic on general surgery residency: an analysis of operative volumes by
residents at a Canadian general surgery residency program40. Postoperative
care protocols for elderly emergency surgical patients: a quality improvement
initiative42. Adverse events following robotic compared to laparoscopic and
open surgery: a population-based analysis43. Is accrual higher for patients
randomized to pragmatic v. exploratory randomized clinical trials? A
systematic review and meta-analysis44. Effect of preoperative proton-pump
inhibitor use on postoperative infectious and renal complications after
elective general surgery45. The early burden of COVID-19 in emergency general
surgery care across Canada46. Laparoscopic subtotal cholecystectomy for the
difficult gallbladder: evolution of technique at a single teaching hospital
and retrospective review47. The demand for emergency general surgery in
Canada: a public health crisis48. Attitudes of Canadian general surgery staff
and residents toward point-of-care ultrasound49. Psychological impact of
COVID-19 on Canadian surgical residents50. Validation of an artificial
intelligence platform for the guidance of safe laparoscopic
cholecystectomy51. Predictors of recurrent appendicitis after nonoperative
management: a prospective cohort study52. The effect of the first wave of the
COVID-19 pandemic on colorectal and hepatobiliary oncologic outcomes at a
tertiary care centre53. Trends in training and workforce representation for
Canadian general surgeons working in critical care: a descriptive study54.
White presentation: teaching safe opioid prescription and opioid use disorder
management in Canadian universities56. How bad is really bad, eh? Impact of
the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic on residents’ operative volume: the
experience of a Canadian general surgery program57. Surgeon-specific
encounters within a multidisciplinary care pathway: Is there a role for
shared care models in surgery?59. A pan-Canadian analysis of approach to
treatment for acute appendicitis60. Appendix neoplasm stratified by age:
understanding the best treatment for appendicitis61. Predicting acute
cholecystitis on final pathology to prioritize surgical urgency: an
evaluation of the Tokyo criteria and development of a novel predictive
score62. Obesity is an independent predictor of acute renal failure after
surgery64. Validation of a clinical decision-making assessment tool in
general surgery65. Moral distress in the provision of palliative care
delivery for surgical patients in British Columbia: lessons learned from the
perspectives of general surgeons66. Delays in presentation and severity of
illness predict adverse surgical outcomes among patients transferred from
rural Indigenous communities for acute care surgery67. Remote video-based
suturing education with smartphones (REVISE): a randomized controlled
trial68. Modified Delphi consensus on appropriate use of laboratory
investigations in acute care surgery patients72. Impacts of inpatient food at
a tertiary care centre on patient satisfaction, nutrition and planetary
health73. Racial disparities in health outcomes for oncological surgery in
Canada75. Risk of recurrent laryngeal nerve injury from thyroidectomy is
lower when intraoperative nerve monitoring (IONM) is used: an analysis of 17
688 patients from the NSQIP database01. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
on non-smallcell lung cancer pathologic stage and presentation02. Screening
criteria evaluation for expansion in pulmonary neoplasias (screen)03.
Robotic-assisted lobectomy for early-stage lung cancer provides better
patient-reported quality of life than video-assisted lobectomy: early results
of the RAVAL trial04. Breathe Anew: designing and testing the feasibility of
a novel intervention for lung cancer survivorship05. Learning objectives for
thoracic surgery: developing a national standard for undergraduate medical
education06. Plasma cell-free DNA as a point-of-care well-being biomarker for
early-stage non-small-cell lung cancer patients07. Sarcopenia determined by
skeletal muscle index predicts overall survival, disease-free survival and
postoperative complications in resectable esophageal cancer: a systematic
review and meta-analysis08. The short- and long-term effects of open v.
minimally invasive thymectomy in myasthenia gravis patients: a systematic
review and meta-analysis09. Optimizing opioid prescribing practices following
minimally invasive lung resections through a structured quality improvement
process10. Effects of virtual postoperative postdischarge care in patients
undergoing lung resection during the COVID-19 pandemic11. Initiating
Ethiopia’s first minimally invasive surgery program: a novel approach for
collaborations in global surgical education12. Patient outcomes following
salvage lung cancer surgery after definitive chemotherapy or radiation13.
Replacing chest X-rays after chest tube removal with clinical assessment in
postoperative thoracic surgery patients14. Updating the practice of thoracic
surgery in Canada: a survey of the Canadian Association of Thoracic
Surgeons15. The impact of COVID-19 on the diagnosis and treatment of lung
cancer16. Development of a prediction model for survival time in esophageal
cancer patients treated with resection17. The development and validation of a
mixed reality thoracic surgical anatomy atlas18. Routine placement of feeding
tubes should be avoided in esophageal cancer patients undergoing surgery19.
Nodal count is no different during robotic segmentectomy compared with
robotic lobectomy20. Point-of-care ultrasound-guided percutaneous biopsy of
solid masses in the thoracic outpatient clinic: a safe, high-yield procedure
to accelerate tissue diagnosis for patients with advanced thoracic
malignancy21. Sarcopenia and modified frailty index are not associated with
adverse outcomes after esophagectomy for esophageal cancer: a retrospective
cohort study22. Near-infrared-guided segmental resection for lung cancer: an
analysis of the learning curve23. Routine use of feeding jejunostomy tubes in
patients undergoing esophagectomy for esophageal malignancy is safe and
associated with low complication rates01. Ghost ileostomy versus loop
ileostomy following total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer: a systematic
review and meta-analysis02. Analysis of 100 consecutive colorectal cancers
presenting at a Canadian tertiary care centre: delayed diagnosis and advanced
disease03. Clinical delays and comparative outcomes in younger and older
adults with colorectal cancer: a systematic review04. Recurrence rates of
rectal cancer after transanal total mesorectal excision (taTME): a systematic
review and meta-analysis05. Transanal total mesorectal excision for
abdominoperineal resection (taTME-APR) is associated with poor oncological
outcomes in rectal cancer patients: a word of caution from a multicentric
Canadian cohort study06. Association between survival and receipt of
recommended and timely treatment in locally advanced rectal cancer: a
population-based study07. Trends and the impact of incomplete preoperative
staging in rectal cancer08. Postoperative outcomes after elective colorectal
surgery in patients with cirrhosis09. Bowel stimulation before loop ileostomy
closure to reduce postoperative ileus: a multicentre, single-blinded,
randomized controlled trial10. Recurrence following perineal
rectosigmoidectomy ( Altemeier) with levatorplasty: a systematic review and
meta-analysis11. Nonmodifiable risk factors and receipt of surveillance
investigations following treatment of rectal cancer12. Safety and
effectiveness of endoscopic full-thickness resection for the management of
colorectal lesions: a systematic review and meta-analysis13. Impact of
preoperative carbohydrate loading before colectomy: a systematic review and
meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials14. Statin therapy in patients
undergoing short-course neoadjuvant radiotherapy for rectal cancer15.
Feasibility of targeted lymphadenectomy during complete mesocolic excision
for colon cancer using indocyanine green immunofluorescence lymphatic
mapping16. Feasibility of expanding an ambulatory colectomy protocol: a
retrospective analysis of early discharge following minimally invasive
colectomy in an enhanced recovery pathway17. Impact of rectal cancer on bowel
dysfunction before treatment and its relationship with post-treatment
function18. Canadian cost–utility analysis of
artificial-intelligence-assisted colonoscopy for adenoma detection in fecal
immunochemical-based colorectal cancer screening19. A comparison of outcomes
following intracorporeal and extracorporeal anastomotic techniques in
laparoscopic right colectomies20. Assessment of metabolic signatures using
desorption electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (DESI) and rapid
evaporative ionization mass spectrometry (REIMS) of rectal cancer samples to
assist in determining treatment response21. The association between hospital
characteristics and minimally invasive rectal cancer surgery: a
population-based study22. Cancer centre level designation and the impact on
treatment and outcomes in those with rectal cancer: a population-based
study23. Oncological outcomes after colorectal cancer in patients with liver
cirrhosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis24. Optimal preoperative
nutrition for penetrating Crohn disease: a systematic review and
meta-analysis25. Lymph node ratio as a predictor of survival for colon
cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis26. Barriers and facilitators
for use of new recommendations for optimal endoscopic localization of
colorectal neoplasms according to gastroenterologists and surgeons27.
Emergency colorectal surgery in patients with cirrhosis: a population-based
descriptive study28. Local recurrence rates and associated risk factors after
transanal endoscopic microsurgery for benign polyps and adenocarcinomas29.
Bowel dysfunction impacts mental health after restorative proctectomy for
rectal cancer30. Evolution of psychological morbidity following restorative
proctectomy for rectal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis31.
Frailty predicts LARS and quality of life in rectal cancer survivors after
restorative proctectomy32. Low anterior resection syndrome in a reference
North American population: prevalence and predictive factors33. The evolution
of enhanced recovery: same day discharge after laparoscopic colectomy34.
Effect of ERAS protocols on length of stay after colorectal surgery: an
interrupted time series analysis35. Practice patterns and outcomes in
individuals with cirrhosis and colorectal cancer: a population-based study36.
Understanding the impact of bowel function on quality of life after rectal
cancer surgery37. Right-sided colectomies for diverticulitis have worse
outcomes compared with left-sided colectomies38. Symptom burden and time from
symptom onset to cancer diagnosis in patients with early-onset colorectal
cancer39. The impact of access to robotic rectal surgery at a tertiary care
centre: a Canadian perspective40. Management of rectal neuroendocrine tumours
by transanal endoscopic microsurgery41. The gut microbiota modulates
colorectal anastomotic healing in patients undergoing surgery for colorectal
cancer42. Is there added risk of complications for concomitant procedures
during an ileocolic resection for Crohn disease?43. Cost of stoma-related
hospital readmissions for rectal cancer patients following restorative
proctectomy with a diverting loop ileostomy: a nationwide readmissions
database analysis44. Older age associated with quality of rectal cancer care:
an ACS-NSQIP database study45. Outcomes of patients undergoing elective bowel
resection before and after implementation of an anemia screening and
treatment program47. Loop ileostomy closure as a 23-hour stay procedure: a
randomized controlled trial48. Extended duration perioperative
thromboprophylaxis with low-molecular-weight heparin to improve disease-free
survival following surgical resection of colorectal cancer: a multicentre
randomized controlled trial (PERIOP-01 Trial)49. Three-stage versus modified
2-stage ileal pouch anal anastomosis: perioperative outcomes, function and
quality of life50. Compliance with extended venous thromboembolism
prophylaxis in rectal cancer51. Extended-duration venous thromboembolism
prophylaxis after diversion in rectal cancer52. Financial and occupational
impact of low anterior resection syndrome: a qualitative study53.
Nonoperative management for rectal cancer: patient perspectives54. Trends in
ileostomy-related emergency department visits for rectal cancer patients55.
Long-term implications of treatment of fecal incontinence: a single Canadian
centre’s retrospective cohort study: a 17-year follow-up56. Externally
benchmarking colorectal resection outcomes in our province against the ACS
NSQIP risk calculator: identifying opportunities for improvement57.
Externally benchmarking our provincial colectomy outcomes against the ACS
NSQIP using the Codman Score: to identify possible opportunities for
improvement of outcomes58. Rural v. urban documentation of recommended
practices for optimal endoscopic colorectal lesion localization01. Incidence
of in-hospital opioid use and pain after inguinal hernia repair02. Ventral
hernia repair following liver transplantation: outcome of repair techniques
and risk factors for recurrence01. Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on
bariatric surgery in North America: a retrospective analysis of 834 647
patients02. Patient selection and 30-day outcomes of SADI-S compared to RYGB:
a retrospective cohort study of 47 375 patients03. New persistent opioid use
following bariatric surgery: a systematic review and pooled proportion
meta-analysis04. Bariatric surgery should be offered to active-duty military
personnel: a retrospective study of the Canadian Armed Forces experience05.
Opioid prescribing practices and use following bariatric surgery: a
systematic review and pooled summary of data06. Sacred sharing circles: urban
Indigenous Manitobans’ experiences with bariatric surgery07. Gastrogastric
hernia after laparoscopic gastric great curve plication: a video
presentation08. Characterization of comorbidities predictive of bariatric
surgery09. Efficacy of preoperative high-dose liraglutide in patients with
superobesity10. The effect of linear stapled gastrojejunostomy size in
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass11. Fragility of statistically significant outcomes
in randomized trials comparing bariatric surgeries12. Weight loss outcomes
for patients undergoing conversion to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass after sleeve
gastrectomy13. Are long waiting lists for bariatric surgery detrimental to
patients? A single-centre experience14. Does upper gastrointestinal swallow
study after bariatric surgery lead to earlier detection of leak?15.
Pharmaceutical utilization before and after bariatric surgery16. Same-day
discharge Roux-en-Y gastric bypass at a Canadian bariatric centre: pathway
implementation and early experiences17. Safety and efficiency of performing
primary bariatric surgery at an ambulatory site of a tertiary care hospital:
a 5-year experience18. Impact of psychiatric diagnosis on weight loss
outcomes 3 years after bariatric surgery19. Ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) for
prevention of gallstone disease after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG):
an Atlantic Canada perspective20. Fecal microbial transplantation and fibre
supplementation in patients with severe obesity and metabolic syndrome: a
randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled phase 2 trial01. Incidence,
timing and outcomes of venous thromboembolism in patients undergoing surgery
for esophagogastric cancer: a population-based cohort study04. Omission of
axillary staging and survival in elderly women with early-stage breast
cancer: a population-based cohort study05. Patients’ experiences receiving
cancer surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study06. Cancer
surgery outcomes are better at high-volume centres07. Attitudes of Canadian
colorectal cancer care providers toward liver transplantation for colorectal
liver metastases: a national survey08. Quality of narrative central and
lateral neck dissection reports for thyroid cancer treatment suggests need
for a national standardized synoptic operative template09. Transoral
endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach (TOETVA): indications and
technique10. Temporal trends in lymph node assessment as a quality indicator
in colorectal cancer patients treated at a high-volume Canadian centre11.
Molecular landscape of early-stage breast cancer with nodal metastasis12.
Beta testing of a risk-stratified patient decision aid to facilitate shared
decision making for postoperative extended thromboprophylaxis in patients
undergoing major abdominal surgery for cancer13. Breast reconstruction use
and impact on oncologic outcomes among inflammatory breast cancer patients: a
systematic review14. Association between patient-reported symptoms and health
care resource utilization: a first step to develop patient-centred value
measures in cancer care15. Complications after colorectal liver metastases
resection in Newfoundland and Labrador16. Why do patients with nonmetastatic
primary retroperitoneal sarcoma not undergo resection?17. Loss of FAM46C
expression predicts inferior postresection survival and induces ion
channelopathy in gastric adenocarcinoma18. Liver-directed therapy of
neuroendocrine liver metastases19. Neoadjuvant pembrolizumab use in
microsatellite instability high (MSI-H) rectal cancer: benefits of its use in
lynch syndrome20. MOLLI for excision of nonpalpable breast lesions: a case
series22. Patients awaiting mastectomy report increased depression, anxiety,
and decreased quality of life compared with patients awaiting lumpectomy for
treatment of breast cancer23. Is microscopic margin status important in
retroperitoneal sarcoma (RPS) resection? A systematic review and
meta-analysis24. Absence of benefit of routine surveillance in very-low-risk
and low-risk gastric gastrointestinal stromal tumors25. Effect of
intraoperative in-room specimen radiography on margin status in
breast-conserving surgery26. Active surveillance for DCIS of the breast:
qualitative interviews with patients and physicians01 Outcomes following
extrahepatic and intraportal pancreatic islet transplantation: a comparative
cohort study02. Cholang-funga-gitis03. Evaluating the effect of a low-calorie
prehepatectomy diet on perioperative outcomes: a systematic review and
meta-analysis04. Toxicity profiles of systemic therapy for advanced
hepatocellular carcinoma: a systematic review to guide neoadjuvant trials05.
Should cell salvage be used in liver resection and transplantation? A
systematic review and meta-analysis06. The association between surgeon and
hospital variation in use of laparoscopic liver resection and short-term
outcomes07. Systematic review and meta-analysis of prognostic factors for
early recurrence in intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma after curative-intent
resection08. Impact of neoadjuvant chemotherapy on postoperative outcomes of
patients undergoing hepatectomy for intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma:
ACS-NSQIP propensity-matched analysis09. The impact of prophylactic negative
pressure wound therapy on surgical site infections in pancreatic resection: a
systematic review and meta-analysis10. Does hepatic pedicle clamping increase
the risk of colonic anastomotic leak after combined hepatectomy and
colectomy? Analysis of the ACS NSQIP database11. Development of a culture
process to grow a full-liver tissue substitute12. Liver transplantation for
fibrolamellar hepatocellular carcinoma: an analysis of the European Liver
Transplant Registry13. Arming beneficial viruses to treat pancreatic
cancer14. Hepaticoduodenostomy versus hepaticojenunostomy for biliary
reconstruction: a retrospective review of a single-centre experience15.
Feasibility and safety of a “shared care” model in complex
hepatopancreatobiliary surgery: a 5-year analysis of
pancreaticoduodenectomy16. Laparoscopic v. open pancreaticoduodenectomy:
initial institutional experience and NSQIP-matched analysis17. Laparoscopic
spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy: Why not do a Warshaw?18. The impact
of COVID-19 on pancreaticoduodenectomy outcomes in a high-volume
hepatopancreatobiliary centre19. Transitioning from open to minimally
invasive pancreaticoduodenectomy: the learning curve factor in an academic
centre20. Closed-incision negative-pressure wound therapy following
pancreaticoduodenectomy for prevention of surgical site infections in
high-risk patients21. Robotic Appleby procedure for recurrent pancreatic
cancer22. The influence of viral hepatitis status on posthepatectomy
complications in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma: a NSQIP analysis
* Canadian Spine Society: 21st Annual Virtual Scientific Conference, Feb. 3,
10, 15, 17 and 24, 2021Abstract 45. Determining clinically important
improvement following surgery for degenerative conditions of the spine:
analysis of the Canadian Spine Outcomes and Research Network (CSORN)
RegistryAbstract 31. Cost-utility analysis of microdiscectomy versus
nonoperative management for the treatment of chronic radiculopathy secondary
to lumbar disc herniationAbstract 44. Impact of undergoing thoracolumbar
spine surgery on patient psychosocial healthAbstract 70. A comparison of
functional and quality of life improvement in 6 different types of
surgeryAbstract 54. The role of frailty and sarcopenia in predicting adverse
events and mortality following en bloc resection of primary bone tumours and
isolated metastases of the spineAbstract 27. Feasibility of achieving planned
surgical margins in primary spine tumour: a PTRON studyAbstract 32. Care
providers’ perspectives on potential expansion of medical assistance in dying
criteria to persons with acute spinal cord injury: a qualitative
studyAbstract 22. Does wait time for transfer from acute care to
rehabilitation affect the outcomes following a traumatic spinal cord injury?
A prospective cohort studyAbstract 86. Investigating and validating
quantitative MRI biomarkers for demyelination, axon integrity and
inflammation after traumatic spinal cord injuryAbstract 23. Does
participating in a national spinal cord injury registry improve actual
patient outcomes?Abstract 79. Can individuals expect normal quality of life
following traumatic spinal cord injury? A cohort study compared with Canadian
normative dataAbstract 79. Is the conversion of the American Spinal Injury
Association Impairment Scale grade clinically meaningful for functional
recovery in all patients with traumatic spinal cord injury?Abstract 101.
Predicting massive intraoperative blood loss in adult spinal deformity
surgeryAbstract 102. Use of preoperative opioids is a risk factor for
persistent chronic postoperative opioid use in adult spinal deformity
patientsAbstract 102. Comparison of a general (NSQIP) and spine specific
(SAVES) database for the identification of spine surgery acute care adverse
eventsAbstract 55. Trends in length of stay at a quaternary spinal care
centre from 2006–2020Abstract 89. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on
scheduled adult spine surgery in Toronto academic health sciences centres
(AHSC): a wave 1 through early wave 2 experienceAbstract 60. Patient
acceptance and satisfaction with virtual care in Ontario during and after
COVID-19 lockdown restrictionsAbstract 39. Prospective randomized control
study to evaluate the role of injection Cerebrolysin in operated cases of
degenerative cervical myelopathyAbstract 47. Association between
patient-reported outcomes and construct length in posterior cervical
instrumentation for cervical spine myelopathyAbstract 52. Rate of revision
surgery at adjacent and same segment for cervical disc replacement versus
anterior cervical discectomy and fusionAbstract 104. Analysis of complication
rates in cervical spine surgery between older patients and younger cohorts
using the CSORN registry: Is age just a number?Abstract 49. Factors
associated with increased length of stay in degenerative cervical spine
surgery: cohort analysis from the Canadian Spine Outcomes and Research
Network (CSORN)Abstract 51. Association between preoperative sagittal
alignment and radiographic measures of decompression following cervical
laminectomyAbstract 3. Analysis of the morphometric change in the uncinate
process of cervical spondylosis patients: a study of radiologic
anatomyAbstract 4. Does body mass index affect outcomes after vertebral body
tethering surgery?Abstract 5. Congenital kyphosis: progressive correction
with an instrumented posterior epiphysiodesisAbstract 6. The use of halo
gravity traction in severe, stiff scoliosisAbstract 7. Fusing to the pelvis
in the correction of scoliosis associated with Rett syndromeAbstract 8.
Tuberculosis of the craniovertebral junction: its altered biomechanics and
treatment strategyAbstract 9. Anatomic considerations and functional outcomes
of endoscopic transiliac approach for access to L5–S1 disc and
foramenAbstract 10. Five-year revision rates for elective multilevel lumbar
instrumented fusions in the elderly: an analysis of state databasesAbstract
11. Lumbar PLIF without inpatient admission. Results of a standardized care
protocol in over 100 selected patients treated over a 5-year periodAbstract
12. Frailty is an important predictor of 30-day morbidity in patients treated
for lumbar spondylolisthesis using a posterior surgical approach: analysis of
outcomes in 15 658 patients from the NSQIP databaseAbstract 13. Scoliosis
flexibility correlates with postoperative outcomes following growth-friendly
surgeryAbstract 14. Lumbar fusion surgery for patients with back pain and
degenerative disc disease: an observational study from the Canadian Spine
Outcomes and Research NetworkAbstract 15. Minimally invasive versus open
thoracolumbar surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis in patients with diabetes: a
CSORN studyAbstract 16. A successful triage system for low back painAbstract
17. Establishing normative relationship of spinopelvic alignment to
femoroacetabular orientationAbstract 18. Clinical and radiographic outcomes
of M6L disc arthroplasty at a single Canadian centreAbstract 24. Surgical
intervention for patients with spinal metastasis from lung cancer: a
retrospective study of 87 casesAbstract 26. Bridging the gap between symptom
onset and diagnosis in axial spondyloarthritisAbstract 29. Postoperative
recovery patterns following discectomy surgery for lumbar
radiculopathyAbstract 30. Effect of posture on lumbopelvic muscle morphometry
and geometry in adult spinal deformity patients from upright MRIAbstract 33.
Clinical judgment is a cornerstone for validating and using clinical
prediction rules: a head-to-head study on ambulation outcomes for spinal cord
injured patientsAbstract 34. Sacroiliac joint pain after lumbar spine fusion
for degenerative diseases: a systematic reviewAbstract 35. Posterior
minimally invasive transpedicular approach for giant calcified thoracic disc
herniationAbstract 36. A Canadian perspective on the effect of patient
workload intensity on return to work after elective lumbar spine
surgeryAbstract 37. Implant-related complications using uniaxial implants in
pediatric spinal deformity surgeryAbstract 38. Increased upper thoracic curve
vertebral rotation is associated with shoulder imbalance after posterior
spinal fusion for adolescent idiopathic scoliosisAbstract 40. Biomechanical
evaluation of a C1–C2 posterior arch screw constructAbstract 41. Accuracy of
patient-specific drill guides for C1 and C2 laminar screw placementAbstract
42. Diagnosic and treatment criteria of craniocervical instability in
Ehlers–Danlos syndrome: a systematic reviewAbstract 43. Paediatric
health-related quality of life outcomes following surgery for adolescent
idiopathic scoliosisAbstract 46. The standardization of postoperative
analgesic prescriptions to reduce opioid use in outpatient spine surgical
proceduresAbstract 50. A CSORN study: comparison between primary and revision
lumbar decompression outcomesAbstract 53. Patient factors affecting hospital
length of stay for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients undergoing
posterior spinal instrumentation and fusion in a rapid recovery
protocolAbstract 56. Comparison of factors associated with prolonged hospital
length of stay for adolescent idiopathic patients undergoing posterior spinal
instrumentation and fusion in Canada and the United StatesAbstract 58. The
clinical course of symptoms during wait time for lumbar spinal stenosis
surgery and its effect on postoperative outcome: a retrospective cohort
studyAbstract 61. Lumbar shortening: a novel surgical technique for
lumbosacral fusion following total sacrectomyAbstract 62. The use of
minimally invasive navigation guided resection of spinal osteoid osteomas and
osteoblastomasAbstract 63. Survival following revision en-bloc resection
after intralesional index procedure for primary malignant spinal
tumoursAbstract 64. Impact of COVID-19 on surgical outcomes: international
multidisciplinary studyAbstract 65. Decompression versus decompression and
fusion for “stable” degenerative spondylolisthesis: a randomized clinical
trialAbstract 66. Factors associated with risk of persistent disabling back
pain: results from an interprofessional low back pain programAbstract 67.
Assessment of the impact of early manifestations of spasticity on long-term
functional recovery following spinal cord injuryAbstract 68. Biomechanical
comparison of subsidence between patient-specific and non-patient-specific
PLIF cagesAbstract 69. Does the impaction of morcellized bone graft prevent
interbody fusion device subsidence?Abstract 71. Quantitative imaging derived
metrics of sarcopenia applied to prostrate cancerAbstract 72. Facilitated
decompression in anterior cervical corpectomy and fusion (ACCF) and anterior
cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) procedures using a new curved bone
removal deviceAbstract 73. Spinal injury in mountain bikers: an updated
British Columbia perspectiveAbstract 74. Improved efficacy and reduced
hospital admission cost of TLIF procedures due to the use of a dedicated
device for disc space preparationAbstract 75. Safe cervical tumour removal
using a curved bone removal instrumentAbstract 77. International Standards
for Neurological Classification of Spinal Cord Injury (ISNCSCI): use in acute
careAbstract 78. MOBI (My Orthopedic Brace Inventory): a new, reliable and
valid questionnaire to identify factors associated with poor adherence to
brace treatment in AISAbstract 82. Development and validation of an objective
version of the degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis instability
classification (DSIC) schemeAbstract 83. Exploring the ability of
radiographic parameters of stenosis severity to predict patient recovery
patternsAbstract 87. Is the incidence of PJF and PJK declining over time? A
10-year study of the Calgary Deformity DatabaseAbstract 88. Describing the
spine surgical learning curve during the first 2 years of practiceAbstract
90. Factors contributing to prolonged length of stay in adults undergoing
spine surgery: results from a quaternary spinal care centreAbstract 91. The
impact of COVID-19 restrictions on idiopathic scoliosis referrals: beware of
the anticipated tsunamiAbstract 92. Is vertebral body tethering truly
minimally invasive? A comparison of early postoperative outcomes to posterior
spinal instrumentation and fusionAbstract 93. A modified enhanced recovery
after surgery (ERAS) protocol reduces length of stay and opioid consumption
in adolescents after idiopathic scoliosis surgeryAbstract 94. Surgical
outcomes of patients who fail to reach minimal clinically important
differences: comparison of minimally invasive versus open transforaminal
lumbar interbody fusionAbstract 97. Assessment of spinal fusion rates in
multilevel surgeries using lateral interbody cages and rhBMP-2Abstract 100.
Telehealth for outpatient spinal consultation: patient perspectives from the
initial COVID-19 experienceAbstract 103. Transformation of radial stress to
axial stress through morcellized bone graft for interbody applications
* 2021 Canadian Surgery Forum01. Design and validation of a unique endoscopy
simulator using a commercial video game03. Is ethnicity an appropriate
measure of health care marginalization?: A systematic review and
meta-analysis of the outcomes of diabetic foot ulceration in the Aboriginal
population04. Racial disparities in surgery — a cross-specialty matched
comparison between black and white patients05. Starting late does not
increase the risk of postoperative complications in patients undergoing
common general surgical procedures06. Ethical decision-making during a health
care crisis: a resource allocation framework and tool07. Ensuring stability
in surgical training program leadership: a survey of program directors08.
Introducing oncoplastic breast surgery in a community hospital09. Leadership
development programs for surgical residents: a review of the literature10.
Superiority of non-opioid postoperative pain management after thyroid and
parathyroid operations: a systematic review and meta-analysis11. Timing of
ERCP relative to cholecystectomy in patients with ductal gallstone disease12.
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
comparing intraoperative red blood cell transfusion strategies13.
Postoperative outcomes after frail elderly preoperative assessment clinic: a
single-institution Canadian perspective14. Selective opioid antagonists
following bowel resection for prevention of postoperative ileus: a systematic
review and meta-analysis15. Peer-to-peer coaching after bile duct injury16.
Laparoscopic median arcuate ligament release: a video abstract17.
Retroperitoneoscopic approach to adrenalectomy19. Endoscopic Zenker
diverticulotomy: a video abstract20. Variability in surgeons’ perioperative
management of pheochromocytomas in Canada21. The contribution of surgeon and
hospital variation in transfusion practice to outcomes for patients
undergoing elective gastrointestinal cancer surgery: a population-based
analysis22. Perioperative transfusions for gastroesophageal cancers: risk
factors and short- and long-term outcomes23. The association between frailty
and time alive and at home after cancer surgery among older adults: a
population-based analysis24. Psychological and workplace-related effects of
providing surgical care during the COVID-19 pandemic in British Columbia,
Canada25. Safety of venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in endoscopic
retrograde cholangiopancreatography: a systematic review26. Complications and
reintervention following laparoscopic subtotal cholecystectomy: a systematic
review and meta-analysis27. Synchronization of pupil dilations correlates
with team performance in a simulated laparoscopic team coordination task28.
Receptivity to and desired design features of a surgical peer coaching
program: an international survey9. Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on rates
of emergency department utilization due to general surgery conditions30. The
impact of the current COVID-19 pandemic on the exposure of general surgery
trainees to operative procedures31. Association between academic degrees and
research productivity: an assessment of academic general surgeons in
Canada32. Laparoscopic endoscopic cooperative surgery (LECS) for
subepithelial gastric lesion: a video presentation33. Effect of the COVID-19
pandemic on acute care general surgery at an academic Canadian centre34.
Opioid-free analgesia after outpatient general surgery: a pilot randomized
controlled trial35. Impact of neoadjuvant immunotherapy or targeted therapies
on surgical resection in patients with solid tumours: a systematic review and
meta-analysis37. Surgical data recording in the operating room: a systematic
review of modalities and metrics38. Association between nonaccidental trauma
and neighbourhood socioeconomic status during the COVID-19 pandemic: a
retrospective analysis39. Laparoscopic repair of a transdiaphragmatic
gastropleural fistula40. Video-based interviewing in medicine: a scoping
review41. Indocyanine green fluorescence angiography for prevention of
anastomotic leakage in colorectal surgery: a cost analysis from the hospital
payer’s perspective43. Perception or reality: surgical resident and faculty
assessments of resident workload compared with objective data45. When illness
and loss hit close to home: Do health care providers learn how to cope?46.
Remote video-based suturing education with smartphones (REVISE): a randomized
controlled trial47. The evolving use of robotic surgery: a population-based
analysis48. Prophylactic retromuscular mesh placement for parastomal hernia
prevention: a retrospective cohort study of permanent colostomies and
ileostomies49. Intracorporeal versus extracorporeal anastomosis in
laparoscopic right hemicolectomy: a retrospective cohort study on anastomotic
complications50. A lay of the land — a description of Canadian academic acute
care surgery models51. Emergency general surgery in Ontario: interhospital
variability in structures, processes and models of care52. Trauma 101: a
virtual case-based trauma conference as an adjunct to medical education53.
Assessment of the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Surgical Risk
Calculator for predicting patient-centred outcomes of emergency general
surgery patients in a Canadian health care system54. Sustainability of a
narcotic reduction initiative: 1 year following the Standardization of
Outpatient Procedure (STOP) Narcotics Study55. Barriers to transanal
endoscopic microsurgery referral56. Geospatial analysis of severely injured
rural patients in a geographically complex landscape57. Implementation of an
incentive spirometry protocol in a trauma ward: a single-centre pilot
study58. Impostor phenomenon is a significant risk factor for burnout and
anxiety in Canadian resident physicians: a cross-sectional survey59.
Understanding the influence of perioperative education on performance among
surgical trainees: a single-centre experience60. The effect of COVID-19
pandemic on current and future endoscopic personal protective equipment
practices: a national survey of 77 endoscopists61. Case report: delayed
presentation of perforated sigmoid diverticulitis as necrotizing infection of
the lower limb62. Investigating disparities in surgical outcomes in Canadian
Indigenous populations63. Fundoplication is superior to medical therapy for
Barrett esophagus disease regression and progression: a systematic review and
meta-analysis64. Development of a novel online general surgery learning
platform and a qualitative preimplementation analysis65. Hagfish slime
exudate as a potential novel hemostatic agent: developing a standardized
assessment protocol66. The effect of the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic
on surgical oncology case volumes and wait times67. Safety of same-day
discharge in high-risk patients undergoing ambulatory general surgery68.
External validation of the Codman score in colorectal surgery: a pragmatic
tool to drive quality improvement69. Improved morbidity and gastrointestinal
restoration rates without compromising survival rates for diverting loop
ileostomy with colonic lavage versus total abdominal colectomy for fulminant
Clostridioides difficile colitis: a multicentre retrospective cohort study70.
Potential access to emergency general surgical care in Ontario71. Immersive
virtual reality (iVR) improves procedural duration, task completion and
accuracy in surgical trainees: a systematic review01. Clinical validation of
the Canada Lymph Node Score for endobronchial ultrasound02. Venous
thromboembolism in surgically treated esophageal cancer patients: a
provincial population-based study03. Venous thromboembolism in surgically
treated lung cancer patients: a population-based study04. Is frailty
associated with failure to rescue after esophagectomy? A multi-institutional
comparative analysis of outcomes05. Routine systematic sampling versus
targeted sampling of lymph nodes during endobronchial ultrasound: a
feasibility randomized controlled trial06. Gastric ischemic conditioning
reduces anastomotic complications in patients undergoing esophagectomy: a
systematic review and meta-analysis07. Move For Surgery, a novel
preconditioning program to optimize health before thoracic surgery: a
randomized controlled trial08. In case of emergency, go to your nearest
emergency department — Or maybe not?09. Does preoperative SABR increase the
risk of complications from lung cancer resection? A secondary analysis of the
MISSILE trial10. Segmental resection for lung cancer: the added value of
near-infrared fluorescence mapping diminishes with surgeon experience11.
Toward competency-based continuing professional development for practising
surgeons12. Stereotactic body radiotherapy versus surgery in older adults
with NSCLC — a population-based, matched analysis of long-term dependency
outcomes13. Role of adjuvant therapy in esophageal cancer patients after
neoadjuvant therapy and curative esophagectomy: a systematic review and
meta-analysis14. Evaluation of population characteristics on the incidence of
thoracic empyema: an ecological study15. Determining the optimal stiffness
colour threshold and stiffness area ratio cut-off for mediastinal lymph node
staging using EBUS elastography and AI: a pilot study16. Quality assurance on
the use of sequential compression stockings in thoracic surgery (QUESTs)17.
The relationship between fissureless technique and prolonged air leak for
patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy18. CXCR2
inhibition as a candidate for immunomodulation in the treatment of
K-RAS-driven lung adenocarcinoma19. Assessment tools for evaluating
competency in video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy: a systematic review20.
Understanding the current practice on chest tube management following lung
resection among thoracic surgeons across Canada21. Effect of routine
jejunostomy tube insertion in esophagectomy: a systematic review and
meta-analysis22. Recurrence of primary spontaneous pneumothorax following
bullectomy with pleurodesis or pleurectomy: a retrospective analysis23.
Surgical outcomes following chest wall resection and reconstruction24.
Outcomes following surgical management of primary mediastinal nonseminomatous
germ cell tumours25. Does robotic approach offer better nodal staging than
thoracoscopic approach in anatomical resection for non–small cell lung
cancer? A single-centre propensity matching analysis26. Competency assessment
for mediastinal mass resection and thymectomy: design and Delphi process27.
The contemporary significance of venous thromboembolism (deep venous
thrombosis [DVT] and pulmonary embolus [PE]) in patients undergoing
esophagectomy: a prospective, multicentre cohort study to evaluate the
incidence and clinical outcomes of VTE after major esophageal resections28.
Esophageal cancer: symptom severity at the end of life29. The impact of
pulmonary artery reconstruction on postoperative and oncologic outcomes: a
systematic review30. Association with surgical technique and recurrence after
laparoscopic repair of paraesophageal hernia: a single-centre experience31.
Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) in esophagectomy32. Surgical treatment
of esophageal cancer: trends in surgical approach and early mortality at a
single institution over the past 18 years34. Adverse events and length of
stay following minimally invasive surgery in paraesophageal hernia repair35.
Long-term symptom control comparison of Dor and Nissen fundoplication
following laparoscopic para-esophageal hernia repair: a retrospective
analysis36. Willingness to pay: a survey of Canadian patients’ willingness to
contribute to the cost of robotic thoracic surgery37. Radiomics in
early-stage lung adenocarcinoma: a prediction tool for tumour immune
microenvironments38. Effectiveness of intraoperative pyloric botox injection
during esophagectomy: how often is endoscopic intervention required?39. An
artificial intelligence algorithm for predicting lymph node malignancy during
endobronchial ultrasound40. The effect of major and minor complications after
lung surgery on length of stay and readmission41. Measuring cost of adverse
events following thoracic surgery: a scoping review42. Laparoscopic
paraesophageal hernia repair: characterization by hospital and surgeon volume
and impact on outcomes43. NSQIP 5-Factor Modified Frailty Index predicts
morbidity but not mortality after esophagectomy44. Trajectory of
perioperative HRQOL and association with postoperative complications in
thoracic surgery patients45. Variation in treatment patterns and outcomes for
resected esophageal cancer at designated thoracic surgery centres46.
Patient-reported pretreatment health-related quality of life (HRQOL) predicts
short-term survival in esophageal cancer patients47. Analgesic efficacy of
surgeon-placed paravertebral catheters compared with thoracic epidural
analgesia after Ivor Lewis esophagectomy: a retrospective noninferiority
study48. Rapid return to normal oxygenation after lung surgery49. Examination
of local and systemic inflammatory changes during lung surgery01.
Implications of near-infrared imaging and indocyanine green on anastomotic
leaks following colorectal surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis02.
Repeat preoperative endoscopy after regional implementation of electronic
synoptic endoscopy reporting: a retrospective comparative study03.
Consensus-derived quality indicators for operative reporting in transanal
endoscopic surgery (TES)04. Colorectal lesion localization practices at
endoscopy to facilitate surgical and endoscopic planning: recommendations
from a national consensus Delphi process05. Black race is associated with
increased mortality in colon cancer — a population-based and propensity-score
matched analysis06. Improved survival in a cohort of patients 75 years and
over with FIT-detected colorectal neoplasms07. Laparoscopic versus open loop
ileostomy reversal: a systematic review and meta-analysis08. Posterior
mesorectal thickness as a predictor of increased operative time in rectal
cancer surgery: a retrospective cohort study09. Improvement of colonic
anastomotic healing in mice with oral supplementation of oligosaccharides10.
How can we better identify patients with rectal bleeding who are at high risk
of colorectal cancer?11. Assessment of long-term bowel dysfunction in rectal
cancer survivors: a population-based cohort study12. Observational versus
antibiotic therapy for acute uncomplicated diverticulitis: a noninferiority
meta-analysis based on a Delphi consensus13. Radiotherapy alone versus
chemoradiotherapy for stage I anal squamous cell carcinoma: a systematic
review and meta-analysis14. Is the Hartmann procedure for diverticulitis
obsolete? National trends in colectomy for diverticulitis in the emergency
setting from 1993 to 201515. Sugammadex in colorectal surgery: a systematic
review and meta-analysis16. Sexuality and rectal cancer treatment: a
qualitative study exploring patients’ information needs and expectations on
sexual dysfunction after rectal cancer treatment17. Video-based interviews in
selection process18. Impact of delaying colonoscopies during the COVID-19
pandemic on colorectal cancer detection and prevention19. Opioid use disorder
associated with increased anastomotic leak and major complications after
colorectal surgery20. Effectiveness of a rectal cancer education video on
patient expectations21. Robotic-assisted rectosigmoid and rectal cancer
resection: implementation and early experience at a Canadian tertiary
centre22. An online educational app for rectal cancer survivors with low
anterior resection syndrome: a pilot study23. The effects of surgeon
specialization on the outcome of emergency colorectal surgery24. Outcomes
after colorectal cancer resections in octogenarians and older in a regional
New Zealand setting — What are the predictors of mortality?25. Long-term
outcomes after seton placement for perianal fistulae with and without Crohn
disease26. A survey of patient and surgeon preference for early ileostomy
closure following restorative proctectomy for rectal cancer — Why aren’t we
doing it?27. Crohn disease independently associated with longer hospital
admission after surgery28. Short-stay (≤ 1 d) diverting loop ileostomy
closure can be selectively implemented without an increase in readmission and
complication rates: an ACS-NSQIP analysis29. A comparison of perineal stapled
rectal prolapse resection and the Altemeier procedure at 2 Canadian academic
hospitals30. Mental health and substance use disorders predict 90-day
readmission and postoperative complications following rectal cancer
surgery31. Early discharge after colorectal cancer resection: trends and
impact on patient outcomes32. Oral antibiotics without mechanical bowel
preparation prior to emergency colectomy reduces the risk of organ space
surgical site infections: a NSQIP propensity score matched study33. The
impact of robotic surgery on a tertiary care colorectal surgery program, an
assessment of costs and short-term outcomes — a Canadian perspective34.
Should we scope beyond the age limit of guidelines? Adenoma detection rates
and outcomes of screening and surveillance colonoscopies in patients aged
75–79 years35. Emergency department admissions for uncomplicated
diverticulitis: a nationwide study36. Obesity is associated with a
complicated episode of acute diverticulitis: a nationwide study37. Green
indocyanine angiography for low anterior resection in patients with rectal
cancer: a prospective before-and-after study38. The impact of age on surgical
recurrence of fibrostenotic ileocolic Crohn disease39. A qualitative study to
explore the optimal timing and approach for the LARS discussion01. Racial,
ethnic and socioeconomic disparities in diagnosis, treatment and survival of
patients with breast cancer: a SEER-based population analysis02. First-line
palliative chemotherapy for esophageal and gastric cancer: practice patterns
and outcomes in the general population03. Frailty as a predictor for
postoperative outcomes following pancreaticoduodenectomy04. Synoptic
electronic operative reports identify practice variation in cancer surgery
allowing for directed interventions to decrease variation05. The role of
Hedgehog signalling in basal-like breast cancer07. Clinical and
patient-reported outcomes in oncoplastic breast conservation surgery from a
single surgeon’s practice in a busy community hospital in Canada08. Upgrade
rate of atypical ductal hyperplasia: 10 years of experience and predictive
factors09. Time to first adjuvant treatment after oncoplastic breast
reduction10. Preparing to survive: improving outcomes for young women with
breast cancer11. Opioid prescription and consumption in patients undergoing
outpatient breast surgery — baseline data for a quality improvement
initiative12. Rectal anastomosis and hyperthermic intraperitoneal
chemotherapy: Should we avoid diverting loop ileostomy?13. Delays in
operative management of early-stage, estrogen-receptor positive breast cancer
during the COVID-19 pandemic — a multi-institutional matched historical
cohort study14. Opioid prescribing practices in breast oncologic surgery15.
Oncoplastic breast reduction (OBR) complications and patient-reported
outcomes16. De-escalating breast cancer surgery: Should we apply quality
indicators from other jurisdictions in Canada?17. The breast cancer patient
experience of telemedicine during COVID-1918. A novel ex vivo human
peritoneal model to investigate mechanisms of peritoneal metastasis in
gastric adenocarcinoma (GCa)19. Preliminary uptake and outcomes utilizing the
BREAST-Q patient-reported outcomes questionnaire in patients following breast
cancer surgery20. Routine elastin staining improves detection of venous
invasion and enhances prognostication in resected colorectal cancer21.
Analysis of exhaled volatile organic compounds: a new frontier in colon
cancer screening and surveillance22. A clinical pathway for radical
cystectomy leads to a shorter hospital stay and decreases 30-day
postoperative complications: a NSQIP analysis23. Fertility preservation in
young breast cancer patients: a population-based study24. Investigating
factors associated with postmastectomy unplanned emergency department visits:
a population-based analysis25. Impact of patient, tumour and treatment
factors on psychosocial outcomes after treatment in women with invasive
breast cancer26. The relationship between breast and axillary pathologic
complete response in women receiving neoadjuvant chemotherapy for breast
cancer01. The association between bacterobilia and the risk of postoperative
complications following pancreaticoduodenectomy02. Surgical outcome and
quality of life following exercise-based prehabilitation for hepatobiliary
surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis03. Does intraoperative frozen
section and revision of margins lead to improved survival in patients
undergoing resection of perihilar cholangiocarcinoma? A systematic review and
meta-analysis04. Prolonged kidney procurement time is associated with worse
graft survival after transplantation05. Venous thromboembolism following
hepatectomy for colorectal metastases: a population-based retrospective
cohort study06. Association between resection approach and transfusion
exposure in liver resection for gastrointestinal cancer07. The association
between surgeon volume and use of laparoscopic liver resection for
gastrointestinal cancer08. Immune suppression through TIGIT in colorectal
cancer liver metastases09. “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts” —
a combined strategy to reduce postoperative pancreatic fistula after
pancreaticoduodenectomy10. Laparoscopic versus open synchronous colorectal
and hepatic resection for metastatic colorectal cancer11. Identifying
prognostic factors for overall survival in patients with recurrent disease
following liver resection for colorectal cancer metastasis12. Modified
Blumgart pancreatojejunostomy with external stenting in laparoscopic Whipple
reconstruction13. Laparoscopic versus open pancreaticoduodenectomy: a single
centre’s initial experience with introduction of a novel surgical approach14.
Neoadjuvant chemotherapy versus upfront surgery for borderline resectable
pancreatic cancer: a single-centre cohort analysis15. Thermal ablation and
telemedicine to reduce resource utilization during the COVID-19 pandemic16.
Cost-utility analysis of normothermic machine perfusion compared with static
cold storage in liver transplantation in the Canadian setting17. Impact of
adjuvant therapy on overall survival in early-stage ampullary cancers: a
single-centre retrospective review18. Presence of biliary anaerobes enhances
response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma19.
How does tumour viability influence the predictive capability of the
Metroticket model? Comparing predicted-to-observed 5-year survival after
liver transplant for hepatocellular carcinoma20. Does caudate resection
improve outcomes in patients undergoing curative resection for perihilar
cholangiocarcinoma? A systematic review and meta-analysis21. Appraisal of
multivariable prognostic models for postoperative liver decompensation
following partial hepatectomy: a systematic review22. Predictors of
postoperative liver decompensation events following resection in patients
with cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma: a population-based study23.
Characteristics of bacteriobilia and impact on outcomes after Whipple
procedure01. Inverting the y-axis: the future of MIS abdominal wall
reconstruction is upside down02. Progressive preoperative pneumoperitoneum: a
single-centre retrospective study03. The role of radiologic classification of
parastomal hernia as a predictor of the need for surgical hernia repair: a
retrospective cohort study04. Comparison of 2 fascial defect closure methods
for laparoscopic incisional hernia repair01. Hypoalbuminemia predicts serious
complications following elective bariatric surgery02. Laparoscopic adjustable
gastric band migration inducing jejunal obstruction associated with acute
pancreatitis: aurgical approach of band removal03. Can visceral adipose
tissue gene expression determine metabolic outcomes after bariatric
surgery?04. Improvement of kidney function in patients with chronic kidney
disease and severe obesity after bariatric surgery: a systematic review and
meta-analysis05. A prediction model for delayed discharge following gastric
bypass surgery06. Experiences and outcomes of Indigenous patients undergoing
bariatric surgery: a mixed-methods scoping review07. What is the optimal
common channel length in revisional bariatric surgery?08. Laparoscopic
management of internal hernia in a 34-week pregnant woman09. Characterizing
timing of postoperative complications following elective Roux-en-Y gastric
bypass and sleeve gastrectomy10. Canadian trends in bariatric surgery11.
Common surgical stapler problems and how to correct them12. Management of
choledocholithiasis following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: a systematic review
and meta-analysis
* Clinical practice guideline: management of acute pancreatitis
* Canadian Surgery Forum 201901. The future of general surgery training: a
Canadian resident nationwide Delphi consensus statement02. Traumatized: Can
mindfulness lead to improved mental health outcomes after multisystem
trauma?03. Operating room availability for general surgery in 2007 versus
2017 at a regional hospital in BC04. Perceptions and barriers to Gastrografin
protocol implementation05. Resident opinions and educational experience of a
mixed night-float system for general surgery resident call06. A scoping
review of best management for hepato-pancreatobiliary trauma07. Simultaneous
versus staged resection for synchronous colorectal liver metastases: a
population-based cohort study08. Weight loss following hepatopancreatobiliary
surgery. How much is too much?09. Uptake and patient outcomes of laparoscopic
liver resection for colon cancer liver metastases: a population-based
analysis10. Simultaneous resection of colorectal cancer with synchronous
liver metastases: a survey-based analysis11. When is it safe to start VTE
prophylaxis after blunt solid organ injury? A prospective study from a level
I trauma centre12. Undertriaged trauma patients: Who are we missing?13.
Trauma team activation at a level I trauma centre: time of day matters14. The
diagnostic dilemma of shotgun injuries15. Evaluating the efficacy of
self-study videos for the surgery clerkship rotation: an innovative project
in undergraduate surgical education16. Systematic review and meta-analysis:
preoperative anti-TNF therapy does not increase the risk of postoperative
complications in patients with inflammatory bowel disease undergoing elective
surgery17. Simulation platforms to assess laparoscopic suturing skills: a
scoping review18. Cost analysis of simultaneous versus staged resection of
colorectal cancer liver metastases: a population-based study19. Complementary
and alternative medicine use among general surgery patients in Nova Scotia20.
General surgery in Canada: current scope of practice and future needs21.
Impact of dedicated operating time on access to surgical care in an acute
care surgery model22. Adolescent appendicitis management and outcomes:
comparison study between adult and pediatric institutions23. A systematic
review of behavioural interventions to improve opioid prescribing after
surgery24. Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta (REBOA)
in trauma: a gap analysis of the Edmonton Zone Trauma Registry25. Learning by
holographic anatomic models for surgical education26. The nature of learning
from trauma team simulation27. Comparing reversing half-hitch alternating
postsurgical knots and square knots for closure of enterotomy in a simulated
deep body cavity: a randomized controlled trial28. Propagating the “SEAD”:
exploring the value of an overnight call shift in the Surgical Exploration
and Discovery Program29. Comparing 2 approaches to residency application file
review30. A Canadian experience with posterior retroperitoneoscopic
adrenalectomy31. A cost-efficient, realistic breast phantom for oncoplastic
breast surgery training32. Impact of patient frailty on morbidity and
mortality after common emergency general surgery operations33. Preventing
opioid prescription after major surgery: a scoping review of the literature
on opioid-free analgesia34. Correct usage of propensity score methodology in
contemporary high-impact surgical literature35. Responsible blood
compatibility testing for appendectomy: practice assessment at a single
Canadian academic centre36. What patient factors are associated with
participation in a provincial colorectal cancer screening program?37. Missed
appendix tumours owing to nonoperative management for appendicitis38.
Operative delay increases morbidity and mortality in emergency general
surgery patients: a study of multiple EGS services within a single city39.
Withdrawn40. Improved disease-free survival after prehabilitation for
colorectal cancer surgery41. Development of a conceptual framework of
recovery after abdominal surgery42. Comparison of Dor and Nissen
fundoplication following laparoscopic paraesophageal hernia repair43. A
systematic review and summary of clinical practice guidelines on the
periprocedural management of patients on antithrombotic medications
undergoing gastroenterological endoscopy44. Impact of socioeconomic status on
postoperative complications following Whipple procedure for pancreatic ductal
adenocarcinoma45. Clinical outcomes of high-risk breast lesions and breast
cancer patients treated with total mastectomy and immediate reconstruction46.
My On Call (MOC) Pager App: practising and assessing safe clinical
decision-making47. Comprehensive complication index for major abdominal
surgeries: an external validation using the American College of Surgeons’
National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP)48. The impact of
surgeon experience on script concordance test scoring49. Decay of competence
with extended research absences during postgraduate residency training: a
scoping review50. Long-term outcomes of elderly patients managed
nonoperatively for choledocholithiasis51. Predictors of mortality and cost
among surgical patients admitted to hospital and requiring rapid response
team activation52. Sex-based disparities in the hourly earnings of surgeons
in Ontario’s fee-for-service system53. Outcomes of intestinal ischemia among
patients undergoing cardiac surgery54. Factors influencing resident teaching
evaluations: the relationship between resident interest in teaching, career
plan, training level and their performance in teaching junior learners55.
Validating a uniform system for measuring disease severity in acute colonic
diverticulitis56. Active negative pressure peritoneal therapy and C-reactive
protein (CRP) levels after abbreviated laparotomy for abdominal trauma or
intraabdominal sepsis: the validity of serum and peritoneal CRP in measuring
outcomes in critically ill patients57. Intraoperative use of indocyanine
green fluorescence in emergency general surgery: a systematic review58. Is it
safe? Nonoperaive management of blunt splenic injuries in geriatric trauma
patients59. Bladder injury from laparoscopic appendicectomy: a multicentre
experience over 5 years60. Perioperative cardiac investigations for chest
pain after parathyroidectomy rarely yield a cardiac diagnosis61.
Entero-hepatic axis injury following hemorrhagic shock: a role for uric
acid62. Loss of functional independence after emergency abdominal surgery in
older patients: a prospective cohort study63. Association between use of
nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs, diuretics or angiotensin converting
enzyme inhibitor/receptor blockers after major surgery and acute kidney
injury: a nested, population-based case–control study64. Timing of CT for
adhesive small bowel obstructions (SBO)65. The ABDO (Acute Biliary Disease
Optimization) Study: improving the management of biliary diseases in
emergency general surgery66. Rates and predictors of advanced biliary imaging
and interventions in acute care surgery: a quality improvement study67. The
use of early warning scores in patients undergoing emergency general surgery:
a systematic review68. Does primary closure versus resection and anastomosis
in patients with hollow viscus injury affect 30-day mortality?69. Impact of
sarcopenia on morbidity and mortality after Whipple procedure for pancreatic
ductal adenocarcinoma70. Mind the speaker gap: a cross-specialty analysis of
the representation of women at surgical meetings in 5 different geographic
regions71. Immediate breast reconstruction in locally advanced breast cancer:
Is it safe?72. An administrative review of the incidence of adverse events
involving electrocautery73. If you don’t document it, did it really happen? A
review of the documentation of informed consent in laparoscopic
cholecystectomy74. Can an online module help medical students gain confidence
and proficiency in writing orders?75. The influence of undergraduate medical
education anatomy exposure on choice of surgical specialty: a national
survey76. Association between patient engagement and surgical outcomes: a
pilot study77. Guidelines on the intraoperative transfusion of red blood
cells: a systematic review78. Cancer is common in missed appendicitis: a
retrospective cohort study79. Everyone is awesome: analyzing letters of
reference in a general surgery residency selection process80. Evaluating the
true additional costs of general surgery complications using a propensity
score weighted model81. Deriving literature-based benchmarks for surgical
complications from national databases in high-income countries: a systematic
review on pancreatectomy outcomes82. The impact of distance on postoperative
follow-up in pediatric general surgery patients: a retrospective review83.
Water-soluble contrast in adhesive small bowel obstruction management: a
Canadian centre’s experience84. Recognizing predatory journals in general
surgery and their common violations85. Prophylactic negative pressure wound
therapy for closed laparotomy incisions: a meta-analysis of randomized
controlled trials86. Choosing Wisely Canada: 2019 general surgery
recommendations87. Content-specific resident teaching can improve medical
student learning outcomes on certifying examinations88. Transition to
practice: preparedness for independent practice in general surgery
graduates89. CAGS Exam 2.0: maximizing the potential for teaching and
learning90. Resident attitudes toward the introduction of synoptic operative
reporting for appendectomy and cholecystectomy91. Determining the individual,
hospital and environmental cost of unnecessary laboratory investigations for
patients admitted to general surgery services at an academic centre92.
Gender-based compensation disparity among general surgeons in British
Columbia93. Transgastric robotic resection for gastrointestinal stromal
tumours of the stomach94. Recurrent gallstone ileus after
laparoscopic-assisted enterolithotomy treated with totally laparoscopic
enterolithotomy01. Predictors and outcomes among patients requiring salvage
APR for the treatment of squamous cell carcinoma of the anus: a
population-based study02. Short-course radiotherapy with perioperative
systemic chemotherapy for patients with rectal cancer and synchronous
resectable liver metastases: a single-centre Canadian experience03.
Compliance with preoperative elements of the American Society of Colon and
Rectal Surgeons rectal cancer surgery checklist improves pathologic and
postoperative outcomes04. Clinical predictors of pathologic complete response
following neoadjuvant chemoradiation therapy for rectal cancer: a systematic
review and meta-analysis05. Rejected06. The impact of laparoscopic technique
on the rate of perineal hernia after abdominoperineal resection of the
rectum07. An assessment of the current perioperative practice, barriers and
predictors for utilization of enhanced recovery after surgery protocols: a
provincial survey08. Regional variation in the utilization of laparoscopy for
the treatment of rectal cancer: the importance of fellowship training
sites09. Local versus radical surgery for early rectal cancer with or without
neoadjuvant or adjuvant therapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis10. The
relation between the gut microbiota and anastomotic leak in patients with
colorectal cancer: a preliminary feasibility study11. Optimizing discharge
decision-making in colorectal surgery: an audit of discharge practices in a
newly implemented enhanced recovery pathway12. Trends in colectomy for
colorectal neoplasms in ulcerative colitis (UC) patients over 2 decades: a
National Inpatient Sample database analysis13. Spin in minimally invasive
transanal total mesorectal excision articles (TaTME): an assessment of the
current literature14. Venous thromboembolism (VTE) in colon cancer: a
population-based cohort study of VTE rates following surgery and during
adjuvant chemotherapy15. Robotic-assisted lateral lymph node dissection for
rectal neuroendocrine tumor16. Loop ileostomy and colonic lavage as an
alternative to colectomy for fulminant Clostridium difficile colitis17.
Recurrent diverticulitis: Is it all in the family?18. Le traitement des
fistules entérocutanées complexes : expérience du Centre hospitalier de
l’Université de Montréal (CHUM)19. A North American single-blinded pilot
randomized controlled trial for outpatient nonantibiotic management of acute
uncomplicated diverticulitis (MUD TRIAL): feasibility and lessons learned20.
Treatment failure after conservative management of acute diverticulitis: a
nationwide readmission database analysis21. Impact of immunosuppression on
mortality and major morbidity following sigmoid colectomy for diverticulitis:
a propensity-score weighted analysis of the National Inpatient Sample22.
Presentation and survival in colorectal cancer under 50 years of age: a
systematic review and meta-analysis23. Genetics of postoperative recurrence
of Crohn’s disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis24. Improving the
identification and treatment of preoperative anemia in patients undergoing
elective bowel resection25. Impact of postoperative complications on quality
of life after colorectal surgery26. Colon cancer survival by subsite: a
retrospective analysis of the National Cancer Database27. A second opinion
for T1 colorectal cancer pathology reports results in frequent changes to
clinical management28. Effects of the quadratus lumborum block regional
anesthesia on postoperative pain after colorectal resection: a double-blind
randomized clinical trial29. Safety of a short-stay postoperative unit for
the early discharge of patients undergoing a laparosocpic right
hemicolectomy30. What is the optimal bowel preparation to reduce surgical
site infection in Crohn disease?31. TaTME surgery and the learning curve: our
early experience32. Watch-and-wait experience in patients with rectal cancer:
results in selected patients at a high-volume centre01. Automatic referral of
suspicious findings detected on thoracic CT scan decreases delays in care
without compromising referral quality02. Variation in receipt of therapy and
survival with provider volume in noncurative esophagogastric cancer: a
population-based analysis03. What makes patients high risk for lobectomy in
the era of minimally invasive lobectomy?04. The value proposition of
minimally invasive esophagectomy: a community hospital perspective05.
Deviation from treatment plan in patients with potentially curable esophageal
carcinoma06. Implementation of a standardized minimal opioid prescription for
post-thoracic surgery patients is feasible and provides adequate pain
control07. Sentinel node navigation surgery using indocyanine green in lung
cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis08. Surgical outcomes with
trimodality neoadjuvant versus adjuvant therapy for esophageal cancer:
results of the QUINTETT randomized trial09. Enhanced invasive mediastinal
staging in an academic thoracic surgical unit by employing a shared
accountability model for quality improvement10. Evaluation and harmonization
of international database elements for adverse events monitoring following
thoracic surgery: the pursuit of a common language11. Endobronchial
ultrasound staging of operable non–small cell lung carcinoma: triple-negative
lymph nodes may not require routine biopsy12. Wait times in the management of
non-small cell lung cancer before, during and after regionalization of lung
cancer care: a high-resolution analysis13. Wearable technology for
preconditioning before thoracic surgery: a feasibility study14. Impact of
carbohydrate-loading enhanced recovery after surgery protocol on adverse
cardiopulmonary events in a thoracic surgery population15. Heat production
during pulmonary artery sealing with energy vessel-sealing devices in a
porcine model16. Who can afford to wait? The effect of wait times on survival
in lung cancer patients: clinical predictors of poor outcomes17. Impact of
the Integrated Comprehensive Care Program after thoracic surgery: a
propensity score matched study18. Incidence, severity and risk of
postoperative pulmonary complications in patients undergoing pulmonary
resection for cancer19. Evaluation of the limits of use of a thoracoscopic
lung palpation device to identify artificial tumour nodules in ex-vivo
tissue20. Personalized surgical management of esophagogastric junction
cancers21. Validity of a model to predict the risk of atrial fibrillation
after thoracic surgery22. Severe symptoms persist for up to 1 year after
diagnosis of stage I–III lung cancer: an analysis of province-wide
patient-reported outcomes23. Do postoperative infectious adverse events
influence cancer recurrence and survival after surgical resection of
esophagogastric cancers? Experience from a Canadian university centre24.
Utilization, safety and efficacy of hybrid esophagectomy on a population
level25. Endoscopic submucosal dissection for upper gastrointestinal
neoplasia: lessons learned from a high-volume North American centre26.
Long-term quality of life after esophagectomy27. Early and late outcomes
after surgery for pT4 NSCLC reclassified by AJCC 8th edition criteria28.
Early results on the learning curve for subxiphoid video-assisted
thoracoscopic lobectomy29. Should adjuvant therapy be offered for patients
undergoing esophagectomy after neoadjuvant CROSS protocol for esophageal
cancer? A multicentre cohort study30. Outcomes of patients discharged home
with a chest tube following anatomic lung resection: a multicentre cohort
study01. Management of cancer-associated intestinal obstruction in the final
year of life02. Evaluating the prognostic significance of lymphovascular
invasion in stage II and III colon cancer03. A matched case–control study on
real-time electromagnetic navigation for breast-conserving surgery using
NaviKnife04. Gaps in the management of depression symptom screening following
cancer diagnosis: a population-based analysis of prospective symptom
screening05. Patterns of symptom burden in neuroendocrine tumours: a
population-based analysis of patient-reported outcomes06. Outcomes of salvage
surgery for anal canal squamous cell carcinoma: a systematic review and
meta-analysis07. Expression of the Plk4 inhibitor FAM46C predicts better
survival following resection of gastric adenocarcinoma08. Current treatment
strategies and patterns of recurrence in locally advanced colon cancer09. A
5-year retrospective review of outcomes after cytoreductive surgery (CRS) and
hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) in a provincial peritoneal
malignancy program10. Withdrawn11. Geographic disparities in care and
outcomes for noncurative pancreatic adenocarcinoma: a population-based
study12. How often is implant-based breast reconstruction following
postmastectomy radiation unsuccessful?13. Comparison of partial mastectomy
specimen volume and tumour volume following neoadjuvant chemotherapy in
breast cancer14. Two-year experience with hookwire localized clipped node and
sentinel node as alternative to targeted axillary dissection in a regional
centre15. Opioid use among cancer patients undergoing surgery and their
associated risk of readmissions and emergency department visits in the 1-year
postsurgical period16. Preliminary results of a pilot randomized controlled
trial comparing axillary reverse mapping with standard axillary surgery in
women with operable breast cancer17. Complementary and alternative medicine
among general surgery patients in Nova Scotia18. Improving wait times and
patient experience through implementation of a provincial expedited
diagnostic pathway for BI-RADS 5 breast lesions19. Population-based regional
recurrence patterns in Merkel cell carcinoma: a 15-year review20. Survival
and health care cost benefits of high-volume care in the noncurative
management of pancreatic adenocarcinoma: a population-based analysis21.
Trends in the use of sentinel node biopsy after neoadjuvant chemotherapy in
the United States22. Predictors of grossly incomplete resection in primary
retroperitoneal sarcoma (RPS)23. Mastectomy versus breast conservation
therapy: an examination of how individual, clinicopathologic and physician
factors influence decision making24. Immunophenotyping postoperative
myeloid-derived suppressor cells in cancer surgery patients25. Adherence to
sentinel lymph node biopsy guidelines in the management of cutaneous melanoma
in the province of British Columbia26. Breast cancer with supraclavicular and
internal mammary node metastases: therapeutic options27. Textbook outcomes
and survival in patients with gastric cancer: an analysis of the population
registry of esophageal and stomach tumours of Ontario (PRESTO)28.
Withdrawn29. Symptomatic bowel complications in patients with metastatic
cancer: comparison of surgical versus medical outcomes and development of a
prediction model for successful surgical palliation30. Rejected31. Gastric
cancer biopsies show distinct biomarker profiles compared with normal gastric
mucosa in Canadian patients32. Withdrawn01. Management of high
patient-reported pain scores in noncurative pancreatic adenocarcinoma: a
population-based analysis02. Outcomes of liver donors with a future liver
remnant less than or equal to 30%: a matched-cohort study03. The
applicability of intraoperative fluorescent imaging with indocyanine green in
hepatic resection for malignancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis04.
Impact of adjuvant chemotherapy completion on outcomes following
pancreaticoduodenectomy for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma05. Primary
hepatic acinar cell carcinoma06. Laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy provides
equivalent oncologic outcomes for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma07. Passive
versus active intraabdominal drainage following pancreatic resection: Does a
superior drainage system exist? A systematic review and meta-analysis08. Low
yield of preoperative MRCP and ERCP in the management of low-intermediate
suspicion choledocholithiasis09. Pancreatic cancer resection rates and
survival in the United States and Canada10. Prognostic value of immune
heterogeneity in colorectal cancer liver metastases11. Impact of
intraoperative hypovolemic phlebotomy on blood loss and perioperative
transfusion in patients undergoing hepatectomy for cancer12. Prediction of
postoperative pancreatic fistula following pancreatectomy: a systematic
review of clinical tools13. The impact of preoperative frailty in liver
resection: an analysis of the American College of Surgeons’ National Surgical
Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP)14. Topical agents as adjuncts in
pancreatic surgery for prevention of postoperative pancreatic fistula: a
systematic review and meta-analysis15. Phlebotomy resulting in controlled
hypovolemia to prevent blood loss in major hepatic resections (PRICE-1): a
feasibility randomized controlled trial16. Pylorus-preserving versus classic
pancreaticoduodenectomy: a single-centre retrospective review of total lymph
node yield17. An audit and evaluation of appropriateness of intraoperative
allogenic red blood cell transfusion in liver surgery: application of 3
decision rules18. A comparison of lymph node ratio with AJCC lymph node
status for survival after Whipple resection for pancreatic adenocarcinoma19.
Duodenopancréatectomie céphalique (intervention de Whipple) par voie
laparoscopique pure20. Use of the Molecular Adsorbent Recirculating System
(MARS) in acute liver failure: a multicentre experience21. Barriers to
adjuvant chemotherapy after resection for pancreatic cancer22. Comparison of
primary and metastatic pancreatic cancer by clinical and genomic features23.
Factors associated with invasion and postoperative overall survival in
resected IPMN01. Incisional hernia repair surgery improves patient-reported
outcomes02. Prospective study of single-stage repair of contaminated hernias
with the novel use of calcium sulfate antibiotic beads in conjunction with
biologic porcine submucosa tissue matrix03. e-TEP transversus abdominus
release04. Umbilical hernias05. Review of 1061 femoral hernias done at the
Shouldice Hospital over a period of 6 years01. Metabolic outcomes after
bariatric surgery for a provincial Indigenous population02. Outcomes of
sleeve gastrectomy performed in a regional hospital03. A longitudinal
analysis of wait times in a publicly funded, regionalized bariatric care
system04. Concurrent laparoscopic ventral hernia repair with bariatric
surgery: a propensity-matched analysis05. Outcomes from explantation of
laparoscopic adjustable gastric band: experience from a Canadian bariatric
centre of excellence06. Development of consensus-derived quality indicators
for laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy07. Conversion of sleeve gastrectomy to
laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass in intestinal nonrotation08. The
utility of routine preoperative upper gastrointestinal series for
laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy09. Body image concerns, depression,
suicidality and psychopharmacological changes in postoperative bariatric
surgery patients: a mixed-methods study10. Technical factors associated with
early sleeve stenosis after sleeve gastrectomy: an analysis of the Metabolic
and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP)
database11. Analysis of complication and readmission rates after laparoscopic
sleeve gastrectomy at a single bariatric surgery centre: a retrospective
NSQIP study12. Management of common bile duct stones in patients after
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: a systematic review13. Improvement and resolution
of urinary incontinence after bariatric surgery: a systematic review and
meta-analysis14. Bridging interventions for weight loss prior to bariatric
surgery in patients with superobesity: a systematic review and
meta-analysis15. Secondary and tertiary learning curves in bariatric
surgery16. Achalasia following laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: a case
report17. Multidisciplinary approach to halving length of stay after
bariatric surgery18. Prospective analysis of staple line haemostatic
materials in stapled bariatric surgery19. Barriers and facilitators to
managing patients with class II and III obesity in primary care: a
qualitative study20. The Edmonton Obesity Staging System predicts risk of
postoperative complications and mortality following bariatric surgery21. The
impact of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder on bariatric surgery
outcomes: systematic review and meta-analysis22. The effect of bariatric
surgery on migraines: a systematic review and meta-analysis23. A
population-based matched cohort study of mortality after bariatric surgery24.
Safety and outcomes of bariatric surgery performed at an ambulatory site
associated with a tertiary care hospital in Canada25. Race and sex predict
adverse outcomes following bariatric surgery: a propensity-matched MBSAQIP
analysis26. A survey of primary care physician referral to bariatric surgery:
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* NS Division of Family Practice: Family Physician - Sea to Sky Corridor, BC
Consider all that a family practice in the Sea to Sky corridor has to offer,
both for work and play! With gorgeous clinics, wonderful colleagues, and
access to some of the world’s most stunning recreational opportunities, the
communities of Squamish and Whistler are incredible places to launch your
career in Family Medicine. Squamish has three full-service Family Practices
and an additional walk-in clinic that serve a young and growing community of
nearly 30,000 residents. Practices are kept busy by local weekend warriors
and multi-season tourism. Additionally, Squamish medical professionals may
provide emergency treatment at Squamish General Hospital, maternity services,
and assistance to regional long-term and palliative care patients. Family
Physicians enjoy a diversity of practice, combining clinic, and hospital work
in a way that provides patients with significant continuity of care which
ensures practitioners have the support of a strong, collegial medical
community. The famous mountain town of Whistler is home to two primary care
clinics and the Whistler Health Care Centre, which provides urgent treatment
and diagnostic services. A year-round resort destination, Whistler’s 14,000
permanent residents and many seasonal workers keep the ski runs and bike
trails operating, and local Family Physicians busy. Enjoy all that Whistler
has to offer, including a vibrant nightlife, multi-season outdoor activities,
and a growing fine-arts environment! Family physicians practicing in BC have
the opportunity to tailor a practice to their interests and lifestyle. Both
Squamish and Whistler offer family doctors the chance to provide a wide range
of longitudinal primary care services while having easy access to a variety
of outstanding recreational options. The new BC Longitudinal Family Physician
payment model offers one of the best compensation packages for Family
Physicians in the country, and qualifying recent grads are eligible for a
generous contract, including student loan forgiveness. Learn more about Sea
to Sky and the opportunities available by contacting the Physician
Recruitment Coordinator at recruitment@nsdivision.ca .
* NS Division of Family Practice: Family Physician - Sunshine Coast, BC
The Sunshine Coast of British Columbia has permanent and locum opportunities
available for physicians interested in full-service family practice. The
family practice clinics located throughout the Coast offer excellent support
staff and standardized EMR. This is a great opportunity for a locum physician
and their family to plan a work getaway. There are 6 different clinics caring
for patients on the Sunshine Coast: Upstream Family Medicine Gibsons Medical
Clinic Cowrie Medical Clinic Arbutus Medical Clinic Sechelt Medical Clinic
Pender Harbour Health Centre ER work is not required, but some types of
hospital/after-hours treatment, such as hospital inpatient rounding or
maternity care, may be. The Sunshine Coast, which is only a brief 40-minute
ferry ride from Vancouver, provides a range of outdoor activities, the chance
to discover the skills of our local musicians and artists, and to live in a
relaxed and caring community. Whether raising your growing family or
perfecting your golf swing, the Sunshine Coast has it all. Possible
incentives for permanent roles include: Relocation boost Retention bonus
Recruitment premium For locums making this a short work getaway, we will work
together to sort out your accommodation needs. Still thinking about it?
https://divisionsbc.ca/sunshine-coast/for-physicians/top-10-reasons-not Learn
more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2907zO27Xq0&t=174s Email the
recruitment team at the Sunshine Coast Division of Family Practice (
info@scdivision.ca ) to learn more about this opportunity or to discuss your
preferences for other similar opportunities throughout the Sunshine Coast.
* Haines Attract: General Medicine Physician
Dunedin Hospital Permanent full-time 1.0 FTE (0.5 FTE also available if
desired) Salary: ASMS MECA 2022 (NZD 170,369 - 250,560) Mō te tūranga - About
the role This is a full-time 1.0 FTE role with on call duties, based in
Dunedin, providing medical care for a population of approximately 350,000
spread over the lower South Island of New Zealand. Dunedin Hospital is a 388
bed tertiary hospital with medical sub-specialities including interventional
cardiology, respiratory and sleep medicine, radiation and medical oncology,
haematology, infectious diseases, gastroenterology, nephrology, rheumatology,
neurology, etc. We have a 12 ICU beds (mixed medical and surgical) and
on-site laboratory services. As internal medicine physicians, we work closely
with our medical sub-speciality colleagues, and many of our physicians are
dual trained in internal medicine and a sub-speciality. Our staff enjoy close
relationships with the University of Otago, School of Medicine We benefit
from continuous professional development, involvement with medical and
nursing student training, participation in research, and many more
opportunities arising from working in a combined clinical-academic
environment. Currently we are a team of twelve and there is equal
participation in the after-hour roster for weeknights and weekends. Duties
include patient management, leading ward rounds, undertaking clinical
procedures, involvement audit, teaching, and participating in continuing
professional development. Research is encouraged. Our tight knit team values
the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe,
equitable and inclusive; therefore, it is key for you to have a sound
understanding of and commitment to multi-cultural living and family/whanau
principles. These core values align with our work and life practices and team
well-being. New Zealand has generous annual leave (six weeks) and continued
medical education leave (ten days) allocations, enabling quality time off
work for visiting family and friends overseas and in other centres. About the
Dunedin Dunedin is a small city (population 134,000) located in the South
Island of New Zealand. It is also the home of New Zealand's oldest
university, the University of Otago, with which we are closely aligned.
Dunedin has some significant advantages over other larger centres in New
Zealand and overseas. Traffic is light and heading out of town in the
weekends to affordable holiday homes is not an extreme test of resilience and
patience The median house price in Dunedin is approximately $600,000,
compared with $800,000 in Wellington and over one million in Auckland
Schooling presents another advantage - by and large, children in Dunedin are
able to attend a school that suits them and their needs, even if they are out
of zone. There are no fully private schools, and several integrated schools.
Schooling in Dunedin remains excellent for children - for all facets of
education that parents care about - academic, social, sport, and the arts and
music While Dunedin is a little colder than most New Zealand cities, the
locals are not deterred. Outdoor activities within ten minutes' drive of the
hospital include surfing, paddleboarding, fishing, mountain biking, sailing,
and horse riding. There are several excellent ski fields three to four hours'
drive away catering to on-piste, cross-country, and back-country skiing /
snowboarding. In summer, the central and north Otago lakes provide excellent
water sports opportunities, and the Dunedin beaches are popular with surfers
and cold-water immersion enthusiasts. Dunedin also has a vibrant arts scene,
excellent restaurants, and the vineyards of Central Otago nearby. For more
about Dunedin check out this website - Ōtepoti - Dunedin New Zealand official
website (dunedinnz.com) Mōu ake - About you As the successful candidate, you
will have a broad Internal Medicine background. We are keen to hear from you
if you are dual trained, and we will support an approach to the relevant
service to support your additional interest.We are particularly interested in
employing a physician with an interest and expertise in stroke medicine
and/or geriatrics. A Fellowship with the RACP or an overseas equivalent is
essential, as is eligibility for vocational registration with the Medical
Council of New Zealand. Applications from overseas physicians are welcome
with a start date negotiated taking New Zealand registration and immigration
requirements into consideration. Utu whānui - Salary range This role belongs
to the ASMS Collective Agreement and falls between the Step 1 ($170,369) and
Step 15 ($250,560 per annum pro rata) - dependant on prior experience and
allowances in additional to this. Rā mōnehu - Closing date: Friday, 14 July
2023. Don't delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible. Tono ināianei -
Apply now We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website:
https://careers.southernhealth.nz/ . For a job description or further
information, please contact, Agatha Chen, Recruitment Advisor - Senior
Medical Officers with your CV. Phone: +64 3 470 9604 or email:
agatha.chen@southerndhb.govt.nz If you currently work for Te Whatu Ora-
Health New Zealand - Southern , please apply for this role via our internal
careers site, found here: Pulse > Applications > Corporate > SuccessFactors
Pre-employment checks In the interests of protecting our people and our
patients, all appointments will be subject to the following: Occupational
health assessment Police vetting/Ministry of Justice safety checks Serious
misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown
entities only) New employees of Te Whatu Ora Southern will need to be fully
vaccinated against Covid-19, which includes two doses and a booster dose of
an approved vaccine. If you are unable to receive a Covid-19 vaccine or
booster for any reason, please indicate this in your cover letter so we can
discuss this with you further and establish if you meet any criteria for an
exemption.
* NS Division of Family Practice: Family Physician
Looking for work-life balance with one of the best remuneration in the
country? Come work and play on the North Shore of Vancouver, British Columbia
! The North Shore has a population of 200,000 living across five stunning
municipalities nestled beneath lushly forested mountains and overlooking the
Pacific Ocean. You’ll find everything here, from rural to urban living, all
next to the world-class city of Vancouver. We are home to the Lion's Gate
Hospital, a 268-bed facility that offers a wide range of general and
specialized services, as well as a trauma centre, intensive care unit, and
seven operating rooms. Family doctors can choose to have privileges at Lion's
Gate Hospital or can be confident that the hospitalists and experts on staff
will provide excellent care to their patients. We are fortunate to have over
40 specialties represented on the North Shore, with well-established
collegial relationships. The maternity unit welcomes physicians who wish to
perform their own prenatal care and/or deliveries. The North Shore is large
enough to have a diverse range of health infrastructure and services, but
small enough to be a close-knit community with plenty of opportunities to get
to know your fellow physicians. Our family physicians have a wide range of
practice scope, and opportunities exist for teaching, long-term care,
palliative care, excision, cosmetic, and other procedures. The new BC payment
model provides excellent remuneration, and provincial plans include student
loan forgiveness for those new to practice. The North Shore is a place of
balance and diversity. The sea keeps us warmer than most Canadian cities all
year-round, but the three North Shore Mountains provide plenty of snow sports
in the winter, and Whistler is only 90 minutes away. No matter where you
live, the wilderness is truly at your doorstep, with hundreds of trails for
biking or hiking and all the water sports you can imagine. The North Shore is
ideal for families, with some of the best public and private schools in
British Columbia, including French immersion. Please, contact us today at
recruitment@nsdivison.ca . We can’t wait to show you our community and
welcome you to your new practice and home!
* North Ajax Medical Centre: Family physician (North Ajax Medical Centre)
Vacancies: 2 Terms of Employment: This is a full-time position. 36 to 40
hours per week. Must be available daytime, evenings, and weekends. Part-time,
Casual or Locum opportunities are also available. Anticipated Start Date: As
soon as possible. Salary: Fee for Service (Approximately $235,000 to $335,000
per year) Location: 475 Westney Road North Ajax, ON L1T 3H4 Experience:
Minimum one year. Education: Doctor of Medicine. Work Setting: Medical Clinic
Language: English. License : CCFP / College of Family Physicians Certificate.
Licensure by Provincial or Territorial Authorities / Medical Council of
Canada. Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination (MCCQE 1). Family
physician's primary duties: Examining patients and taking their histories.
Order laboratory tests, X-rays, and other diagnostic procedures. Consult with
other medical practitioners to evaluate patients' health. Prescribe and
administer medications and treatments. Inoculate and vaccinate patients to
prevent and treat diseases. Advise patients on healthcare. Communicate health
promotion/disease prevention to patients. Provide Counselling and support to
patients and their families on a wide range of health and lifestyle issues.
Please apply by: Mail or in-person: 475 Westney Road North Ajax, ON L1T 3H4
Email: northajaxmedical@yahoo.ca
* Interior Health: Diagnostic Radiologist
Excellent opportunity for a Diagnostic Radiologist with fellowship training
to join the team at Kelowna General Hospital (KGH). Fellowship training
and/or experience in Cardiothoracic, Chest, Breast or Nuclear Medicine
imaging is an asset, but not required. We currently have a mix of 17
diagnostic and interventional radiologists, and perform a broad spectrum of
CT and MRI studies, X-ray, ultrasound, bone mineral density, diagnostic
mammography and fluoroscopy. Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) is one of two
tertiary hospitals within Interior Health and is the region’s main referral
center offering a full range of services with approximately 400 beds and over
84,000 ED visits yearly. Kelowna General Hospital is home to the Interior
Heart & Surgical Centre (IHSC) which opened in 2015 and is BC’s only cardiac
critical care centre outside of Victoria and the Lower Mainland. IHSC is
Kelowna General Hospital’s principal surgical site and features; 12
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