General Surgery News

03/14/2026

The GLP-1 era is here—and surgeons need to adapt, not retreat.

From perioperative risk stratification to long-term outcomes, experts map how GLP-1s and surgery can work together in obesity care.

🩺 Full story here: https://www.generalsurgerynews.com/a/ADUBAA/f

03/14/2026

Shared decision-making is at the center of DCIS care.

Experts discuss how patient preference, risk stratification, and emerging trial data are shaping the future of DCIS treatment.

💬 Full story: https://www.generalsurgerynews.com/a/ATUBAA/f

03/13/2026

What happens when a sitting U.S. president needs urgent surgery? 🇺🇸

Dr. Justin Barr recounts President Eisenhower’s 1956 bowel obstruction, the surgical decisions made, and the team that saved his life.

A must-watch for history buffs and medical enthusiasts alike!

Watch now: https://www.generalsurgerynews.com/a/pzUBAA/f

03/13/2026

This isn’t politics—it’s about science.

In Healthcare in Wonderland, Dr. Henry Buchwald challenges misinformation, defends the scientific method, and urges physicians to advocate for evidence-based care.

➡️ Read the full column: https://www.generalsurgerynews.com/a/-TQBAA/f

03/13/2026

“We make a stoma; we make a hernia.”

Parastomal hernia repair often begins with loss—and recurrence is common. But surgeons aren’t giving up.

At the American Hernia Society meeting, experts emphasized growth mindset, shared decision-making, and patient-centered goals in complex repairs.

Full story: https://www.generalsurgerynews.com/a/QzcBAA/f

03/13/2026

Cadaver-based training is a cornerstone of surgical education—but there’s one problem when it comes to hernia surgery: most cadavers don’t actually have hernias.

Researchers have developed a novel approach by creating realistic abdominal wall defects in cadaveric models, allowing surgeons to practice repairing hernias in a more lifelike surgical environment.

The technique may help improve training for complex hernia repairs.

Read more: https://www.generalsurgerynews.com/a/NzgBAA/f

03/12/2026

Pushing the boundaries of minimally invasive surgery! 🌟

Best of SLS 2025 presents Robotic Low Anterior Resection with Transanal Specimen Extraction for diverticulitis & ventral hernia—less invasive, highly precise, and patient-centered.

Watch the full video now: https://www.generalsurgerynews.com/a/fDcBAA/f

**alSurgery

03/12/2026

🩸 New Study: RBC Transfusion and VTE Risk in Major Surgery

A large retrospective study of over 83,000 patients shows perioperative allogeneic red blood cell transfusions are not associated with an increased risk of postoperative venous thromboembolism (VTE)—except when transfusing more than 6 units. These findings may help inform perioperative transfusion strategies and patient safety protocols.

📖 Read more here: https://www.generalsurgerynews.com/a/PTEBAA/f

03/12/2026

New standards for geriatric surgery are here.

Dr. Peter Kim explores what the ACS Geriatric Surgery Verification Program means for surgeons and care teams caring for older adults.

▶️ Full video: https://www.generalsurgerynews.com/a/1zUBAA/f

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03/12/2026

Innovator. Mentor. Artist. Pioneer.

Those are just a few of the words used to describe Gerald Marks, MD, a legendary colore**al surgeon who passed away on Jan. 31 at age 100.

From pioneering re**al cancer procedures to helping launch major surgical societies, Dr. Marks’ influence helped shape modern gastrointestinal and endoscopic surgery.

This tribute reflects on the life and legacy of a surgeon whose curiosity and creativity never stopped: https://www.generalsurgerynews.com/a/OTgBAA/f

**alSurgery

03/11/2026

Every successful surgical team has someone behind the scenes who keeps everything running seamlessly.

This office manager wasn’t just organized—she educated herself, guided patients, and mentored staff with wit and rigor.

Her legacy is a masterclass in leadership, patient care, and attention to detail.

Read more: https://www.generalsurgerynews.com/a/AzUBAA/f