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STITCHES Daily is the audio edition of the STITCHES Daily selection: every day, a short briefing on the most relevant new papers in abdominal and visceral surgery - what was studied, what was found, and why it matters for practising surgeons. Summaries do not replace reading the full papers. Script generated from the STITCHES Daily selection and read by an AI voice.

  1. 10h ago

    Climate Strains, TaTME Outcomes and HAI Pump Complications

    STITCHES Daily · Tuesday, 27 October 2026 Today, we look at climate extremes and surgical services, when to perform necrosectomy, and cancer outcomes after technically difficult rectal surgery. We also hear a systems approach to surgical safety, and what a large experience says about hepatic artery infusion pump complications. Papers in this episode: 1. Operating under pressure: a scoping review of the effects of climate change on general surgery. Woo et al., Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA — Surgical Endoscopy https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-026-13407-y 2. Efficacy, safety, and cost of immediate versus on-demand endoscopic necrosectomy in infected necrotizing pancreatitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Al Hayek et al., Damascus University, Syrian Arab Republic — Surgical Endoscopy https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-026-13433-w 3. Association between technical difficulty and patient prognosis after transanal total mesorectal excision for middle and low rectal cancer: a multicenter cohort study. Chen et al., The First Affiliated Hospital, China — Surgical Endoscopy https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-026-13392-2 4. Safety as a system: Event review, peer review, and professional practice evaluation. Srivatsa et al., Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH — Surgery https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surg.2026.110716 5. Technical Complications and Salvage of Hepatic Artery Infusion Pumps: An Institutional Experience of 2935 Consecutive Cases. Zaki et al., Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY — Annals of Surgery https://doi.org/10.1097/SLA.0000000000007238 These summaries do not replace reading the full papers. Subscribe to the STITCHES newsletter: https://stitches.today Music: Jazz Piano Restaurant Music by Alex Morgan from Pixabay Episode script generated from the STITCHES Daily selection and read by an AI voice.

  2. 1d ago

    Diverticulitis Surgery, Hernia Mesh and Pancreatic Risk

    STITCHES Daily · Monday, 26 October 2026 Today, we look at updated guidance for diverticulitis and a durability signal in ventral hernia repair. We also cover imaging for pancreatic cyst risk, staging neuroendocrine tumors, and a trial of botulinum toxin to prevent fistula after pancreatic surgery. Papers in this episode: 1. EAES-SAGES clinical practice guideline update: multi-society recommendations on key controversies in the management of diverticular disease. Huo et al., McMaster University, Canada — Surgical Endoscopy https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-026-13296-1 2. Lightweight polypropylene mesh is associated with higher long-term recurrence after open ventral hernia repair. Kerr et al., Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC — Surgery https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surg.2026.110609 3. Quantitative CT-Derived Imaging Features Improve Preoperative Risk Stratification of Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasms. Lee et al., Seoul National University Hospital, Republic of Korea — Annals of Surgical Oncology https://doi.org/10.1245/s10434-026-20615-2 4. The Use and Utility of Preoperative Somatostatin Receptor-Based Imaging in Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors. Chang et al., University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA, USA — Annals of Surgical Oncology https://doi.org/10.1245/s10434-026-20735-9 5. Preoperative Injection of Botulinum Toxin Into the Sphincter of Oddi Does Not Prevent Pancreatic Fistula After Distal Pancreatectomy: The Randomized Controlled PREBOTPilot Trial. Mack et al., University Hospital Heidelberg, Germany — Annals of Surgery https://doi.org/10.1097/SLA.0000000000007239 These summaries do not replace reading the full papers. Subscribe to the STITCHES newsletter: https://stitches.today Music: Jazz Piano Restaurant Music by Alex Morgan from Pixabay Episode script generated from the STITCHES Daily selection and read by an AI voice.

  3. 4d ago

    Rectal Surgery Timing, Uniportal Esophagectomy and Liver Cancer Surgery

    STITCHES Daily · Friday, 23 October 2026 Today, we look at timing in rectal cancer surgery and new approaches to esophageal and colorectal operations. We also cover operating room delays in emergency surgery, and surgery after treatment for liver cancer. Papers in this episode: 1. Oncological outcomes of direct versus delayed surgery after neoadjuvant short-course radiotherapy for rectal cancer: national cohort study. Azhar et al., Lund University, Sweden — BJS Open https://doi.org/10.1093/bjsopen/zrag146 2. Uniportal versus Multiportal Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery for Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy in Esophageal Cancer: A GRADE-Assessed Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Amin et al., King Edward Medical University, Pakistan — Journal of Gastrointestinal Cancer https://doi.org/10.1007/s12029-026-01615-7 3. Implementation of a single-port robotic platform into your colorectal surgery practice: a SAGES colorectal committee task force review of evolving robotic technology and innovations. Sarin et al., UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA, USA — Surgical Endoscopy https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-026-13471-4 4. Hospital capacity and operating room access for emergency general surgery patients : OR access and LOS for short-stay MIS EGS. Miranda et al., Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC, USA — Surgical Endoscopy https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-026-13453-6 5. Long-term outcome of hepatectomy following conversion therapy for initially unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma versus direct hepatectomy for early-stage hepatocellular carcinoma. Li et al., Nankai University, China — Hepatobiliary Surgery and Nutrition https://doi.org/10.21037/hbsn-2025-125 These summaries do not replace reading the full papers. Subscribe to the STITCHES newsletter: https://stitches.today Music: Jazz Piano Restaurant Music by Alex Morgan from Pixabay Episode script generated from the STITCHES Daily selection and read by an AI voice.

  4. 5d ago

    Gallbladder Benchmarks, Tubeless Recovery and Pancreatic Surgery

    STITCHES Daily · Thursday, 22 October 2026 Today, we look at quality benchmarks for gallbladder surgery and fluorescence guidance in emergency operations. We also cover tubeless recovery after gastrectomy, robotic pancreatectomy, and staging laparoscopy for pancreatic cancer. Papers in this episode: 1. Elective cholecystectomy benchmarks: nationwide registry study. Kihlstedt Pasquier et al., Linköping University, Sweden — BJS Open https://doi.org/10.1093/bjsopen/zrag175 2. Indocyanine green fluorescence-guided surgery in acute settings: state-of-the art. Abdelrahman et al., Hamad Medical Corporation, Qatar — Frontiers in Surgery https://doi.org/10.3389/fsurg.2026.1962138 3. Feasibility of a tubeless enhanced recovery strategy in non-high-risk patients undergoing laparoscopy-assisted gastrectomy for gastric cancer. Zhang et al., The Second Hospital & Clinical Medical School, China — Surgical Endoscopy https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-026-13467-0 4. Adoption and outcomes of robotic pancreatectomy in the United States: An instrumental variable analysis. Savitch et al., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI — Surgery https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surg.2026.110568 5. Predictive Factors for Occult Metastases in Clinically M0 Pancreatic Cancer: A Prospective Multicenter Analysis of Staging Laparoscopy. Iseki et al., Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Japan — Annals of Surgical Oncology https://doi.org/10.1245/s10434-026-20728-8 These summaries do not replace reading the full papers. Subscribe to the STITCHES newsletter: https://stitches.today Music: Jazz Piano Restaurant Music by Alex Morgan from Pixabay Episode script generated from the STITCHES Daily selection and read by an AI voice.

  5. 6d ago

    Obstructing Colon Cancer, Bile Duct Closure and Robotic Surgery

    STITCHES Daily · Wednesday, 21 October 2026 Today, we look at CT findings that may help plan surgery for obstructing colon cancer, and outcomes after bile duct exploration and right colectomy. We also examine robotic cancer surgery and intravenous access in hypotensive trauma. Papers in this episode: 1. Are a Dilated Cecum and Small Bowel Distention on CT Imaging Associated with Worse Postoperative Outcomes in Left-Sided Obstructive Colon Cancer? A Population-Based Study. Kertzman et al., Jeroen Bosch Hospital, The Netherlands — Digestive Surgery https://doi.org/10.1159/dsu/acoag008 2. Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration with primary closure: a single-center analysis of 743 consecutive patients. Pu et al., Chengdu Qingbaijiang District People's Hospital, China — Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gassur.2026.102591 3. Impact of an institutional shift to intracorporeal anastomosis on postoperative outcomes after laparoscopic right colectomy for cancer. Ghignone et al., University of Bologna, Italy — Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gassur.2026.102605 4. Straight-Stick and Robotic Resection for Solid Organ Cancer: A US Hospital-Based National Analysis. Pohlman et al., Loyola University Chicago, Abdelsattar). Department of Sur — Journal of the American College of Surgeons https://doi.org/10.1097/XCS.0000000000002034 5. Stick or Switch: Diminishing Returns of Repeated Peripheral IV Access Attempts in Hypotensive Trauma Patients. Dumas et al., Baylor College of Medicine, TX (Dumas) — Journal of the American College of Surgeons https://doi.org/10.1097/XCS.0000000000002027 These summaries do not replace reading the full papers. Subscribe to the STITCHES newsletter: https://stitches.today Music: Jazz Piano Restaurant Music by Alex Morgan from Pixabay Episode script generated from the STITCHES Daily selection and read by an AI voice.

  6. Oct 20

    AI Trocar Entry, ICG in Gastric Cancer and Robotic Surgery

    STITCHES Daily · Tuesday, 20 October 2026 Today, we look at artificial intelligence for trocar entry and indocyanine green mapping in gastric cancer. We also cover robotic approaches to rectal and esophageal surgery, and workplace concerns affecting female surgeons. Papers in this episode: 1. Deep learning-based semantic segmentation of abdominal wall layers during direct optical trocar insertion: toward AI-assisted surgical access. Farzadmanesh et al., Iran University of Medical Sciences, Iran — Surgical Endoscopy https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-026-13404-1 2. Indocyanine green-guided lymphadenectomy and survival of patients with gastric cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis of time-to-event data. Liu et al., Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, People's Republic of China — Surgical Endoscopy https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-026-13324-0 3. Single-Incision Plus One Robot-Assisted Abdominoperineal Resection Using the Hugo RAS System Through a Planned Stoma Site: A Novel Reduced-Port Robotic Surgery. Matsuda et al., Kyoto University, Japan — Annals of Surgical Oncology https://doi.org/10.1245/s10434-026-20724-y 4. Robotic versus Conventional Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy for Resectable Esophageal Cancer After Neoadjuvant Therapy: A Dual-Center Retrospective Study. Shen et al., Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Affiliated Ruijin Hospital, China — Annals of Surgical Oncology https://doi.org/10.1245/s10434-026-20729-7 5. What Factors Drive Female Surgeons to Change Jobs or Leave Medicine Altogether? Brierley et al., Phoenix Children's, Phoenix, AZ — Annals of Surgery https://doi.org/10.1097/SLA.0000000000007236 These summaries do not replace reading the full papers. Subscribe to the STITCHES newsletter: https://stitches.today Music: Jazz Piano Restaurant Music by Alex Morgan from Pixabay Episode script generated from the STITCHES Daily selection and read by an AI voice.

  7. Oct 19

    Gallbladder Nodal Surgery, Biliary Chemotherapy and Leak Risk

    STITCHES Daily · Monday, 19 October 2026 Today, we look at surgical approaches and treatment strategies in biliary and gallbladder cancer. We also cover pyloric dilation after esophagectomy and a C-reactive protein measure that may help assess leak risk after colon surgery. Papers in this episode: 1. Extended Lymphadenectomy is Associated with Better Survival Outcome in Resected T1b-T4 Gallbladder Cancer: A 505-Patient Cohort Study. Chen et al., West China Hospital, China — Annals of Surgical Oncology https://doi.org/10.1245/s10434-026-20629-w 2. Early Recurrence Limits Post-recurrence Therapy in Biliary Tract Cancer: A Rationale for Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy. Yamada et al., Osaka University, Japan — Annals of Surgical Oncology https://doi.org/10.1245/s10434-026-20524-4 3. Prophylactic Pyloric Dilatation and its Impact on Early Delayed Gastric Conduit Emptying and Pneumonia Post-esophagectomy: A Multi-centre Cohort Study. Sivakumar et al., Melbourne, Australia — Annals of Surgical Oncology https://doi.org/10.1245/s10434-026-20687-0 4. Robotic Partial Central Hepatectomy with Biliary Resection and R-Y Hepaticojejunostomy for Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma: Technique of Biliary Anastomosis with Hepp-Couinaud Maneuver. Bansal et al., Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA — Annals of Surgical Oncology https://doi.org/10.1245/s10434-026-20732-y 5. Postoperative Day 2 C-reactive Protein Identifies Patients at Low Risk of Anastomotic Leakage After Colon Cancer Resection. Sinimäki et al., Horsens Regional Hospital, Denmark — Annals of Surgery https://doi.org/10.1097/SLA.0000000000007234 These summaries do not replace reading the full papers. Subscribe to the STITCHES newsletter: https://stitches.today Music: Jazz Piano Restaurant Music by Alex Morgan from Pixabay Episode script generated from the STITCHES Daily selection and read by an AI voice.

  8. Oct 16

    Biliary Imaging, VTE Prevention and Gastric Cancer Treatment

    STITCHES Daily · Friday, 16 October 2026 Today, we look at computer vision for biliary imaging and extended clot prevention after colorectal surgery. We also cover financial strain after esophagectomy, treatment sequencing for gastric cancer, and training in robotic pancreatic surgery. Papers in this episode: 1. Computer vision augmented indocyanine green near-infrared fluorescence (ICG-NIRF) signal-to-background ratio (SBR) for identification of extrahepatic biliary structures in laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Seger et al., University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA — Surgical Endoscopy https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-026-13442-9 2. Role of extended venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in patients with colorectal neoplasia who underwent minimally invasive colorectal surgery within an enhanced recovery after surgery protocol. AlMarzooqi et al., McGill University Health Center, Canada — Surgical Endoscopy https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-026-13445-6 3. Financial Toxicity in Patients with Resected Esophageal Cancer. Deboever et al., University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA — Annals of Surgical Oncology https://doi.org/10.1245/s10434-026-20623-2 4. Treatment Outcomes for Gastric Cancer With Positive Peritoneal Lavage Cytology or Localized Peritoneal Metastasis. Fujiya et al., Shizuoka Cancer Center, Japan — JAMA Surgery https://doi.org/10.1001/jamasurg.2026.4647 5. Pan-European Training Program for Robotic Pancreatoduodenectomy (LEARNBOT): Prospective Multicenter Study on Feasibility and Outcome. Jones et al., location University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands — Annals of Surgery https://doi.org/10.1097/SLA.0000000000007170 These summaries do not replace reading the full papers. Subscribe to the STITCHES newsletter: https://stitches.today Music: Jazz Piano Restaurant Music by Alex Morgan from Pixabay Episode script generated from the STITCHES Daily selection and read by an AI voice.

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STITCHES Daily is the audio edition of the STITCHES Daily selection: every day, a short briefing on the most relevant new papers in abdominal and visceral surgery - what was studied, what was found, and why it matters for practising surgeons. Summaries do not replace reading the full papers. Script generated from the STITCHES Daily selection and read by an AI voice.

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