Background The aim of this study was to systematically synthesize the large volume of
literature reporting on the association between operative duration and complications across …

There is evidence that certain infections may induce obesity. Obese persons may also have
more severe infections and have compromised response to therapies. The objective of this …

Autonomous robotic surgery has the potential to provide efficacy, safety, and consistency
independent of individual surgeon's skill and experience. Autonomous anastomosis is a …

Background Current risk-assessment tools for surgical site occurrence (SSO) and surgical
site infection (SSI) are based on expert opinion or are not specific to open ventral hernia …

Background Colorectal anastomotic leakage (CAL) is a major surgical complication in
intestinal surgery. Despite many optimizations in patient care, the incidence of CAL is stable …

Objectives: To evaluate the significance of hyperglycemia in patients without a preoperative
diagnosis of diabetes undergoing elective colorectal surgery. Methods: Preoperative and all …

Post-operative complications pose a significant set-back for patients undergoing breast
reconstruction. This study aims to characterize factors associated with postoperative …

BACKGROUND: After passage of the Affordable Care Act, 30-day hospital readmissions
have come under greater scrutiny. Excess readmissions for certain medical conditions and …

BACKGROUND: Readmission rates are a measure of surgical quality and an object of
clinical and regulatory scrutiny. Despite increasing efforts to improve quality and contain …

Background: Obesity and higher body mass index may be associated with higher rates of
wound healing complications and hernia recurrence rates following complex abdominal wall …