In cohort studies, who does or does not receive an intervention is determined by practice
patterns, personal choice, or policy decisions. This raises the possibility that the intervention …

Background: Reduction mammaplasty is an established and effective technique to treat
symptomatic macromastia. Variable rates of complications have been reported, and there is …

Purpose: This study aimed to provide an update and compare perioperative outcomes and
complications of intracorporeal and extracorporeal urinary diversion following robot-assisted …

Background Several challenges threaten the traditional premise of graduated independence
in general surgery training, leading to a lack of readiness in graduating surgeons. The …

Objective To compare the perioperative outcomes of intracorporeal (ICUD) vs extracorporeal
urinary diversion (ECUD) after robot‐assisted radical cystectomy (RARC). Patients and …

Importance Surgical site infections (SSIs) are potentially preventable complications that are
associated with excess morbidity and mortality. Objective To determine the excess costs …

Importance Resident operative autonomy has been steadily decreasing. Whether this
reduction in autonomy has been associated with changes in patient outcomes is unclear …

Background: Operative procedural training is a key component of orthopaedic surgery
residency. The influence of intraoperative resident participation on the outcomes of surgery …

Background Although resident involvement has been shown to be safe for most procedures,
the impact of residents on outcomes after complex laparoscopic procedures is not well …

BACKGROUND: There are very few data currently published on risk factors for early failure
of lower extremity amputation procedures. STUDY DESIGN: All patients from the 2005 …