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đź’Š Boosting Weight Loss After Sleeve Gastrectomy in TeensA new study shows that restarting GLP-1 medications like semaglu...
12/21/2025

đź’Š Boosting Weight Loss After Sleeve Gastrectomy in Teens

A new study shows that restarting GLP-1 medications like semaglutide after surgery can:
âś… Increase total weight loss (55% vs 45%)
✅ Reduce emotional/reward-based overeating 2–4x
âś… Be safely tolerated

“Obesity is chronic & relapsing—treatment should include multiple tools,” says Dr. Vidmar.

Read more: https://www.generalsurgerynews.com/a/5TIBAA/f

A multicenter U.S. trial has confirmed the Hugo robotic-assisted system is safe and effective for inguinal and ventral h...
12/21/2025

A multicenter U.S. trial has confirmed the Hugo robotic-assisted system is safe and effective for inguinal and ventral hernia repair — marking a key milestone for robotic surgery in the U.S.

➡️ “The Enable Hernia Repair study is the first IDE trial of a new robotic platform, and we’re excited to add it to our armamentarium,” said Dr. David Chen.

Read how this next-gen system could reshape the robotic landscape — and what surgeons are saying about its potential: https://www.generalsurgerynews.com/a/zzMBAA/f

“Surgeons have tremendous responsibility in the cancer space to move the needle beyond better local control toward impro...
12/21/2025

“Surgeons have tremendous responsibility in the cancer space to move the needle beyond better local control toward improvements in long-term cancer mortality.”

At Penn Medicine, Dr. Rachel Kelz and colleagues are doing just that — leveraging data, AI, and even “low-tech” solutions to transform surgical outcomes across every phase of care.

📊 From smarter screening to ambient listening and predictive discharge planning — data is driving better patient outcomes.

➡️ Read the full story: https://www.generalsurgerynews.com/a/zTMBAA/f

From childhood anatomy books to 30 years in the OR, Dr. Adam Dachman’s journey is filled with resilience, service, and h...
12/21/2025

From childhood anatomy books to 30 years in the OR, Dr. Adam Dachman’s journey is filled with resilience, service, and heart.

But his unexpected exit from medicine exposes the growing cost of a system shifting away from compassion and toward corporate control.

A powerful story—and a reminder of what’s worth fighting for.

đź”— Read more here: https://www.generalsurgerynews.com/a/7jIBAA/f

💊 Is bariatric surgery still relevant in the age of Ozempic?Dr. Mitchell Roslin says yes—more than ever.In this powerful...
12/20/2025

đź’Š Is bariatric surgery still relevant in the age of Ozempic?

Dr. Mitchell Roslin says yes—more than ever.

In this powerful essay, he traces the evolution of bariatric surgery and explains why GLP-1 drugs alone won’t solve the obesity epidemic.

Severe obesity, he argues, must be staged and treated as a disease that shortens life expectancy—and for many, surgery remains the only proven lifesaving option.

đź”— Read the full story: https://www.generalsurgerynews.com/a/tTMBAA/f

12/19/2025

🎥 Rapid-fire insights from the AHS meeting!

Dr. Vedra Augenstein, President of the American Hernia Society, sits down with Dr. Eric Pauli to tackle your top questions—fast, fun, and informative.

💡 Don’t miss their take—watch the full video now! https://www.generalsurgerynews.com/a/MTQBAA/f

💧 Did you know?✅ Hypodermoclysis—subcutaneous fluid administration—has been around since 1865.✅ It’s been shown to hydra...
12/19/2025

đź’§ Did you know?
✅ Hypodermoclysis—subcutaneous fluid administration—has been around since 1865.
✅ It’s been shown to hydrate patients as effectively as IVs, with fewer complications.
âś… It can even be done safely at home.

So why don’t we use it more often?

Dr. Mark Jones, DO, takes a closer look.

Read more about it here đź”— https://www.generalsurgerynews.com/a/PzEBAA/f

Pre-op endocrine therapy may change the conversation around radiation in older women with early-stage ER+ breast cancer....
12/18/2025

Pre-op endocrine therapy may change the conversation around radiation in older women with early-stage ER+ breast cancer. đź©ş

The POWER II trial shows it can improve patient-surgeon alignment and guide tailored adjuvant treatment.

👉 Read the full story here: https://www.generalsurgerynews.com/a/0jMBAA/f

The FDA expands upadacitinib (Rinvoq) use for adults with moderate-to-severe IBD. 🌟Now an option for patients who cannot...
12/17/2025

The FDA expands upadacitinib (Rinvoq) use for adults with moderate-to-severe IBD. 🌟

Now an option for patients who cannot take TNF blockers after any systemic therapy.

Read more: https://www.generalsurgerynews.com/a/1DMBAA/f

Does surgeon volume impact robotic gastric bypass outcomes?âś… Operative times improve with experienceâś… Complication rates...
12/17/2025

Does surgeon volume impact robotic gastric bypass outcomes?

âś… Operative times improve with experience
âś… Complication rates remain similar

Discover how robotic surgery may “level the playing field”: https://www.generalsurgerynews.com/a/0zMBAA/f

12/17/2025

November flew by 🍂 and these were the stories you couldn’t stop reading.

From practice-changing research to timely clinical insights—here are our Top 5 most-read stories from November.

Catch up now 👇

1.Know Your Hernia: Preperitoneal Repair Of Large Incisional Hernia
https://www.generalsurgerynews.com/a/qTMBAA

2.What the Heck Is Hypodermoclysis?
https://www.generalsurgerynews.com/a/PzEBAA

3.The Future of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery in the Ozempic Era
https://www.generalsurgerynews.com/a/tTMBAA

4.Goodbye and Good Luck
Reflecting on a 30-Year Surgical Career and the Challenges Facing American Medicine Today
https://www.generalsurgerynews.com/a/7jIBAA

5. Success in Fascial Closure the Product of a Considered Patient-Specific Approach
https://www.generalsurgerynews.com/a/5jIBAA

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New study shows Black patients are less likely to receive VTE prophylaxis before metabolic surgery, contributing to high...
12/16/2025

New study shows Black patients are less likely to receive VTE prophylaxis before metabolic surgery, contributing to higher PE risk and ED visits.

Early intervention and standardized care could reduce disparities.

Read more: https://www.generalsurgerynews.com/a/1TMBAA/f

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