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Reamed compared with unreamed nailing of tibial shaft fractures: Does the initial method of nail insertion influence outcome in patients requiring reoperations?. 66:E384-E389. 2023
Evidence-based treatment of Achilles tendon rupture. 66:E356-E357. 2023
The next frontier of acute care general surgery: fellowship training. 66:E42-E44. 2023
Use of population-based electronic databases for the identification of patients with synchronous colorectal cancer and liver metastases potentially eligible for a surgical trial. 66:E52-E58. 2023
Operating room use for emergency general surgery cases: analysis of the Patterns of Complex Emergency General Surgery in Canada study. 66:E13-E20. 2023
2022 Canadian Surgery Forum Sept. 15–17, 202201. Operative classification of ventral abdominal hernias: new and practical classification02. Watchful waiting for large primary splenic cysts03. Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) blocks with and without dexamethasone in colorectal surgery04. What factors determine publication of resident research day projects?05. Characterization of near-infrared imaging and indocyanine green use amongst general surgeons06. Variation in opioid prescribing after outpatient breast surgery: Time for a streamlined approach?07. Trends in graduate degree types and research output for Canadian academic general surgeons08. Would you prefer to undergo breast-conserving therapy or a mastectomy for early breast cancer? Comparison of perceptions of general and plastic surgeons09. Lack of representation of women and BIPOC individuals in Canadian academic surgery10. Medical student interest and perspectives on pursuing surgical careers: a multicentre survey evaluating 5-year trends11. Difficult cholecystectomy with cholecystogastric fistula12. Surviving nonsurvivable injuries: patients who elude the “lethal” Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) score of six13. Gunshot wounds sustained during legal intervention v. those inflicted by civilians: a comparative analysis14. The impact of delayed time to first head CT on functional outcomes after blunt head trauma with moderately depressed GCS15. Contemporary utility of diagnostic peritoneal aspiration in trauma16. Impact of delayed time to first head CT in traumatic brain injury17. Radiologic predictors of in-hospital mortality after traumatic craniocervical dissociation18. Measurement properties of a patient-reported instrument to evaluate functional status after major surgery19. The safety of venous thromboembolism chemoprophylaxis use in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography20. Characterizing Canadian rural surgeons: trends over time and 10-year replacement needs21. Contextual interference for skills development and transfer in laparoscopic surgery: a randomized controlled trial22. Evaluating the accuracy and design of visual backgrounds in academic surgical journals23. Defining rural surgery in Canada24. Validity of video-based general and procedure-specific self-assessment tools for surgical trainees in laparoscopic cholecystectomy25. Examining the equity and diversity characteristics of academic general surgeons in Canada26. Video-based coaching for surgical residents: a systematic review and meta-analysis27. Very-low-energy diets prior to nonbariatric surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis28. Factors associated with resident research success: a descriptive analysis of Canadian general surgery trainees29. Global surgery pilot curriculum in Canadian undergraduate medical education: a novel approach30. How useful is ultrasound in predicting surgical findings of “mild cholecystitis”?31. Implementing a colorectal surgery “virtual hospital”: description of a novel outpatient care pathway to advance surgical care32. Trends in training and workforce planning for Canadian pediatric surgeons: a 10-year model33. Patient perspectives on intraoperative blood transfusion: results of semistructured interviews with perioperative patients34. Understanding intraoperative transfusion decision-making variability: a qualitative study using the Theoretical Domains Framework35. Effectiveness of preoperative oscillating positive expiratory pressure (OPEP) therapy in reduction of postoperative respiratory morbidity in patients undergoing surgery: a systematic review37. Accuracy of point-of-care testing devices for hemoglobin in the operating room: a systematic review and meta-analysis38. Opioid-free analgesia after outpatient general surgery: a qualitative study focused on the perspectives of patients and clinicians involved in a pilot trial39. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on general surgery residency: an analysis of operative volumes by residents at a Canadian general surgery residency program40. Postoperative care protocols for elderly emergency surgical patients: a quality improvement initiative42. Adverse events following robotic compared to laparoscopic and open surgery: a population-based analysis43. Is accrual higher for patients randomized to pragmatic v. exploratory randomized clinical trials? A systematic review and meta-analysis44. Effect of preoperative proton-pump inhibitor use on postoperative infectious and renal complications after elective general surgery45. The early burden of COVID-19 in emergency general surgery care across Canada46. Laparoscopic subtotal cholecystectomy for the difficult gallbladder: evolution of technique at a single teaching hospital and retrospective review47. The demand for emergency general surgery in Canada: a public health crisis48. Attitudes of Canadian general surgery staff and residents toward point-of-care ultrasound49. Psychological impact of COVID-19 on Canadian surgical residents50. Validation of an artificial intelligence platform for the guidance of safe laparoscopic cholecystectomy51. Predictors of recurrent appendicitis after nonoperative management: a prospective cohort study52. The effect of the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic on colorectal and hepatobiliary oncologic outcomes at a tertiary care centre53. Trends in training and workforce representation for Canadian general surgeons working in critical care: a descriptive study54. White presentation: teaching safe opioid prescription and opioid use disorder management in Canadian universities56. How bad is really bad, eh? Impact of the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic on residents’ operative volume: the experience of a Canadian general surgery program57. Surgeon-specific encounters within a multidisciplinary care pathway: Is there a role for shared care models in surgery?59. A pan-Canadian analysis of approach to treatment for acute appendicitis60. Appendix neoplasm stratified by age: understanding the best treatment for appendicitis61. Predicting acute cholecystitis on final pathology to prioritize surgical urgency: an evaluation of the Tokyo criteria and development of a novel predictive score62. Obesity is an independent predictor of acute renal failure after surgery64. Validation of a clinical decision-making assessment tool in general surgery65. Moral distress in the provision of palliative care delivery for surgical patients in British Columbia: lessons learned from the perspectives of general surgeons66. Delays in presentation and severity of illness predict adverse surgical outcomes among patients transferred from rural Indigenous communities for acute care surgery67. Remote video-based suturing education with smartphones (REVISE): a randomized controlled trial68. Modified Delphi consensus on appropriate use of laboratory investigations in acute care surgery patients72. Impacts of inpatient food at a tertiary care centre on patient satisfaction, nutrition and planetary health73. Racial disparities in health outcomes for oncological surgery in Canada75. Risk of recurrent laryngeal nerve injury from thyroidectomy is lower when intraoperative nerve monitoring (IONM) is used: an analysis of 17 688 patients from the NSQIP database01. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on non-smallcell lung cancer pathologic stage and presentation02. Screening criteria evaluation for expansion in pulmonary neoplasias (screen)03. Robotic-assisted lobectomy for early-stage lung cancer provides better patient-reported quality of life than video-assisted lobectomy: early results of the RAVAL trial04. Breathe Anew: designing and testing the feasibility of a novel intervention for lung cancer survivorship05. Learning objectives for thoracic surgery: developing a national standard for undergraduate medical education06. Plasma cell-free DNA as a point-of-care well-being biomarker for early-stage non-small-cell lung cancer patients07. Sarcopenia determined by skeletal muscle index predicts overall survival, disease-free survival and postoperative complications in resectable esophageal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis08. The short- and long-term effects of open v. minimally invasive thymectomy in myasthenia gravis patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis09. Optimizing opioid prescribing practices following minimally invasive lung resections through a structured quality improvement process10. Effects of virtual postoperative postdischarge care in patients undergoing lung resection during the COVID-19 pandemic11. Initiating Ethiopia’s first minimally invasive surgery program: a novel approach for collaborations in global surgical education12. Patient outcomes following salvage lung cancer surgery after definitive chemotherapy or radiation13. Replacing chest X-rays after chest tube removal with clinical assessment in postoperative thoracic surgery patients14. Updating the practice of thoracic surgery in Canada: a survey of the Canadian Association of Thoracic Surgeons15. The impact of COVID-19 on the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer16. Development of a prediction model for survival time in esophageal cancer patients treated with resection17. The development and validation of a mixed reality thoracic surgical anatomy atlas18. Routine placement of feeding tubes should be avoided in esophageal cancer patients undergoing surgery19. Nodal count is no different during robotic segmentectomy compared with robotic lobectomy20. Point-of-care ultrasound-guided percutaneous biopsy of solid masses in the thoracic outpatient clinic: a safe, high-yield procedure to accelerate tissue diagnosis for patients with advanced thoracic malignancy21. Sarcopenia and modified frailty index are not associated with adverse outcomes after esophagectomy for esophageal cancer: a retrospective cohort study22. Near-infrared-guided segmental resection for lung cancer: an analysis of the learning curve23. Routine use of feeding jejunostomy tubes in patients undergoing esophagectomy for esophageal malignancy is safe and associated with low complication rates01. Ghost ileostomy versus loop ileostomy following total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis02. Analysis of 100 consecutive colorectal cancers presenting at a Canadian tertiary care centre: delayed diagnosis and advanced disease03. Clinical delays and comparative outcomes in younger and older adults with colorectal cancer: a systematic review04. Recurrence rates of rectal cancer after transanal total mesorectal excision (taTME): a systematic review and meta-analysis05. Transanal total mesorectal excision for abdominoperineal resection (taTME-APR) is associated with poor oncological outcomes in rectal cancer patients: a word of caution from a multicentric Canadian cohort study06. Association between survival and receipt of recommended and timely treatment in locally advanced rectal cancer: a population-based study07. Trends and the impact of incomplete preoperative staging in rectal cancer08. Postoperative outcomes after elective colorectal surgery in patients with cirrhosis09. Bowel stimulation before loop ileostomy closure to reduce postoperative ileus: a multicentre, single-blinded, randomized controlled trial10. Recurrence following perineal rectosigmoidectomy ( Altemeier) with levatorplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis11. Nonmodifiable risk factors and receipt of surveillance investigations following treatment of rectal cancer12. Safety and effectiveness of endoscopic full-thickness resection for the management of colorectal lesions: a systematic review and meta-analysis13. Impact of preoperative carbohydrate loading before colectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials14. Statin therapy in patients undergoing short-course neoadjuvant radiotherapy for rectal cancer15. Feasibility of targeted lymphadenectomy during complete mesocolic excision for colon cancer using indocyanine green immunofluorescence lymphatic mapping16. Feasibility of expanding an ambulatory colectomy protocol: a retrospective analysis of early discharge following minimally invasive colectomy in an enhanced recovery pathway17. Impact of rectal cancer on bowel dysfunction before treatment and its relationship with post-treatment function18. Canadian cost–utility analysis of artificial-intelligence-assisted colonoscopy for adenoma detection in fecal immunochemical-based colorectal cancer screening19. A comparison of outcomes following intracorporeal and extracorporeal anastomotic techniques in laparoscopic right colectomies20. Assessment of metabolic signatures using desorption electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (DESI) and rapid evaporative ionization mass spectrometry (REIMS) of rectal cancer samples to assist in determining treatment response21. The association between hospital characteristics and minimally invasive rectal cancer surgery: a population-based study22. Cancer centre level designation and the impact on treatment and outcomes in those with rectal cancer: a population-based study23. Oncological outcomes after colorectal cancer in patients with liver cirrhosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis24. Optimal preoperative nutrition for penetrating Crohn disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis25. Lymph node ratio as a predictor of survival for colon cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis26. Barriers and facilitators for use of new recommendations for optimal endoscopic localization of colorectal neoplasms according to gastroenterologists and surgeons27. Emergency colorectal surgery in patients with cirrhosis: a population-based descriptive study28. Local recurrence rates and associated risk factors after transanal endoscopic microsurgery for benign polyps and adenocarcinomas29. Bowel dysfunction impacts mental health after restorative proctectomy for rectal cancer30. Evolution of psychological morbidity following restorative proctectomy for rectal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis31. Frailty predicts LARS and quality of life in rectal cancer survivors after restorative proctectomy32. Low anterior resection syndrome in a reference North American population: prevalence and predictive factors33. The evolution of enhanced recovery: same day discharge after laparoscopic colectomy34. Effect of ERAS protocols on length of stay after colorectal surgery: an interrupted time series analysis35. Practice patterns and outcomes in individuals with cirrhosis and colorectal cancer: a population-based study36. Understanding the impact of bowel function on quality of life after rectal cancer surgery37. Right-sided colectomies for diverticulitis have worse outcomes compared with left-sided colectomies38. Symptom burden and time from symptom onset to cancer diagnosis in patients with early-onset colorectal cancer39. The impact of access to robotic rectal surgery at a tertiary care centre: a Canadian perspective40. Management of rectal neuroendocrine tumours by transanal endoscopic microsurgery41. The gut microbiota modulates colorectal anastomotic healing in patients undergoing surgery for colorectal cancer42. Is there added risk of complications for concomitant procedures during an ileocolic resection for Crohn disease?43. Cost of stoma-related hospital readmissions for rectal cancer patients following restorative proctectomy with a diverting loop ileostomy: a nationwide readmissions database analysis44. Older age associated with quality of rectal cancer care: an ACS-NSQIP database study45. Outcomes of patients undergoing elective bowel resection before and after implementation of an anemia screening and treatment program47. Loop ileostomy closure as a 23-hour stay procedure: a randomized controlled trial48. Extended duration perioperative thromboprophylaxis with low-molecular-weight heparin to improve disease-free survival following surgical resection of colorectal cancer: a multicentre randomized controlled trial (PERIOP-01 Trial)49. Three-stage versus modified 2-stage ileal pouch anal anastomosis: perioperative outcomes, function and quality of life50. Compliance with extended venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in rectal cancer51. Extended-duration venous thromboembolism prophylaxis after diversion in rectal cancer52. Financial and occupational impact of low anterior resection syndrome: a qualitative study53. Nonoperative management for rectal cancer: patient perspectives54. Trends in ileostomy-related emergency department visits for rectal cancer patients55. Long-term implications of treatment of fecal incontinence: a single Canadian centre’s retrospective cohort study: a 17-year follow-up56. Externally benchmarking colorectal resection outcomes in our province against the ACS NSQIP risk calculator: identifying opportunities for improvement57. Externally benchmarking our provincial colectomy outcomes against the ACS NSQIP using the Codman Score: to identify possible opportunities for improvement of outcomes58. Rural v. urban documentation of recommended practices for optimal endoscopic colorectal lesion localization01. Incidence of in-hospital opioid use and pain after inguinal hernia repair02. Ventral hernia repair following liver transplantation: outcome of repair techniques and risk factors for recurrence01. Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on bariatric surgery in North America: a retrospective analysis of 834 647 patients02. Patient selection and 30-day outcomes of SADI-S compared to RYGB: a retrospective cohort study of 47 375 patients03. New persistent opioid use following bariatric surgery: a systematic review and pooled proportion meta-analysis04. Bariatric surgery should be offered to active-duty military personnel: a retrospective study of the Canadian Armed Forces experience05. Opioid prescribing practices and use following bariatric surgery: a systematic review and pooled summary of data06. Sacred sharing circles: urban Indigenous Manitobans’ experiences with bariatric surgery07. Gastrogastric hernia after laparoscopic gastric great curve plication: a video presentation08. Characterization of comorbidities predictive of bariatric surgery09. Efficacy of preoperative high-dose liraglutide in patients with superobesity10. The effect of linear stapled gastrojejunostomy size in Roux-en-Y gastric bypass11. Fragility of statistically significant outcomes in randomized trials comparing bariatric surgeries12. Weight loss outcomes for patients undergoing conversion to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass after sleeve gastrectomy13. Are long waiting lists for bariatric surgery detrimental to patients? A single-centre experience14. Does upper gastrointestinal swallow study after bariatric surgery lead to earlier detection of leak?15. Pharmaceutical utilization before and after bariatric surgery16. Same-day discharge Roux-en-Y gastric bypass at a Canadian bariatric centre: pathway implementation and early experiences17. Safety and efficiency of performing primary bariatric surgery at an ambulatory site of a tertiary care hospital: a 5-year experience18. Impact of psychiatric diagnosis on weight loss outcomes 3 years after bariatric surgery19. Ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) for prevention of gallstone disease after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG): an Atlantic Canada perspective20. Fecal microbial transplantation and fibre supplementation in patients with severe obesity and metabolic syndrome: a randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled phase 2 trial01. Incidence, timing and outcomes of venous thromboembolism in patients undergoing surgery for esophagogastric cancer: a population-based cohort study04. Omission of axillary staging and survival in elderly women with early-stage breast cancer: a population-based cohort study05. Patients’ experiences receiving cancer surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study06. Cancer surgery outcomes are better at high-volume centres07. Attitudes of Canadian colorectal cancer care providers toward liver transplantation for colorectal liver metastases: a national survey08. Quality of narrative central and lateral neck dissection reports for thyroid cancer treatment suggests need for a national standardized synoptic operative template09. Transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach (TOETVA): indications and technique10. Temporal trends in lymph node assessment as a quality indicator in colorectal cancer patients treated at a high-volume Canadian centre11. Molecular landscape of early-stage breast cancer with nodal metastasis12. Beta testing of a risk-stratified patient decision aid to facilitate shared decision making for postoperative extended thromboprophylaxis in patients undergoing major abdominal surgery for cancer13. Breast reconstruction use and impact on oncologic outcomes among inflammatory breast cancer patients: a systematic review14. Association between patient-reported symptoms and health care resource utilization: a first step to develop patient-centred value measures in cancer care15. Complications after colorectal liver metastases resection in Newfoundland and Labrador16. Why do patients with nonmetastatic primary retroperitoneal sarcoma not undergo resection?17. Loss ofFAM46Cexpression predicts inferior postresection survival and induces ion channelopathy in gastric adenocarcinoma18. Liver-directed therapy of neuroendocrine liver metastases19. Neoadjuvant pembrolizumab use in microsatellite instability high (MSI-H) rectal cancer: benefits of its use in lynch syndrome20. MOLLI for excision of nonpalpable breast lesions: a case series22. Patients awaiting mastectomy report increased depression, anxiety, and decreased quality of life compared with patients awaiting lumpectomy for treatment of breast cancer23. Is microscopic margin status important in retroperitoneal sarcoma (RPS) resection? A systematic review and meta-analysis24. Absence of benefit of routine surveillance in very-low-risk and low-risk gastric gastrointestinal stromal tumors25. Effect of intraoperative in-room specimen radiography on margin status in breast-conserving surgery26. Active surveillance for DCIS of the breast: qualitative interviews with patients and physicians01 Outcomes following extrahepatic and intraportal pancreatic islet transplantation: a comparative cohort study02. Cholang-funga-gitis03. Evaluating the effect of a low-calorie prehepatectomy diet on perioperative outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis04. Toxicity profiles of systemic therapy for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma: a systematic review to guide neoadjuvant trials05. Should cell salvage be used in liver resection and transplantation? A systematic review and meta-analysis06. The association between surgeon and hospital variation in use of laparoscopic liver resection and short-term outcomes07. Systematic review and meta-analysis of prognostic factors for early recurrence in intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma after curative-intent resection08. Impact of neoadjuvant chemotherapy on postoperative outcomes of patients undergoing hepatectomy for intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma: ACS-NSQIP propensity-matched analysis09. The impact of prophylactic negative pressure wound therapy on surgical site infections in pancreatic resection: a systematic review and meta-analysis10. Does hepatic pedicle clamping increase the risk of colonic anastomotic leak after combined hepatectomy and colectomy? Analysis of the ACS NSQIP database11. Development of a culture process to grow a full-liver tissue substitute12. Liver transplantation for fibrolamellar hepatocellular carcinoma: an analysis of the European Liver Transplant Registry13. Arming beneficial viruses to treat pancreatic cancer14. Hepaticoduodenostomy versus hepaticojenunostomy for biliary reconstruction: a retrospective review of a single-centre experience15. Feasibility and safety of a “shared care” model in complex hepatopancreatobiliary surgery: a 5-year analysis of pancreaticoduodenectomy16. Laparoscopic v. open pancreaticoduodenectomy: initial institutional experience and NSQIP-matched analysis17. Laparoscopic spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy: Why not do a Warshaw?18. The impact of COVID-19 on pancreaticoduodenectomy outcomes in a high-volume hepatopancreatobiliary centre19. Transitioning from open to minimally invasive pancreaticoduodenectomy: the learning curve factor in an academic centre20. Closed-incision negative-pressure wound therapy following pancreaticoduodenectomy for prevention of surgical site infections in high-risk patients21. Robotic Appleby procedure for recurrent pancreatic cancer22. The influence of viral hepatitis status on posthepatectomy complications in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma: a NSQIP analysis. 65:S33-S111. 2022
Can a mobile app technology reduce emergency department visits and readmissions after lung resection? A prospective cohort study. 65:E798-E804. 2022
Reduction of opioid use after orthopedic surgery: a scoping review. 65:E695-E715. 2022
Robotic thoracic surgery in Canada: Are patients willing to pay out of pocket?. 65:E683-E687. 2022
The cost of outpatient versus inpatient total hip arthroplasty: a randomized trial. 65:E553-E561. 2022
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on non–small-cell lung cancer pathologic stage and presentation. 65:E496-E503. 2022
Survival after surgery for spinal metastases: a population-based study. 65:E512-E518. 2022
Mechanical versus bioprosthetic valves in chronic dialysis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. 65:E450-E459. 2022
Resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta in Canada: a context-specific position paper from the Canadian Collaborative for Urgent Care Surgery (CANUCS). 65:E310-E316. 2022
Failure to rescue in emergency general surgery in Canada. 65:E215-E220. 2022
Outcomes of patients discharged home with a chest tube after lung resection: a multicentre cohort study. 65:E97-E103. 2022
A framework for role allocation in education, research and leadership services in Canadian academic divisions of general surgery: a modified Delphi consensus. 65:E73-E81. 2022
What patient factors influence bariatric surgery outcomes? A multiple regression analysis of Ontario Bariatric Registry data. 65:E66-E72. 2022
Intersection entre COVID-19 et système de santé public au Canada : Que réserve l’avenir aux patients en attente d’une chirurgie et aux professionnels de la santé laissés pour compte?. 65:E54-E55. 2022
Prevalence of gender-based and sexual harassment within orthopedic surgery in Canada. 65:E45-E51. 2022
The intersection of COVID-19 and public health care in Canada: What does the future hold for the surgical patients and health care workers left behind?. 65:E52-E53. 2022
2022 Canadian Surgery Forum Sept. 15–17, 2022 : Abstracts presented at the 2022 Canadian Surgery Forum in Toronto, Ontario. 65:S33-S111. 2022
Comment encourager et promouvoir l’innovation en chirurgie?. 64:E617-E618. 2021
How do we encourage and promote a culture of surgical innovation?. 64:E615-E616. 2021
Expertise-based design in surgical trials: a narrative review. 64:E594-E602. 2021
Impact of centre volume, surgeon volume, surgeon experience and geographic location on reoperation after intramedullary nailing of tibial shaft fractures. 64:E371-E376. 2021
Perioperative gait analysis after total hip arthroplasty: Does outpatient surgery compromise patient outcomes?. 64:E407-E413. 2021
Impact of the acute care surgery model on resident operative experience in emergency general surgery. 64:E298-E306. 2021
Wait times, resource use and health-related quality of life across the continuum of care for patients referred for total knee replacement surgery. 64:E253-E264. 2021
Influence of undergraduate medical education exposure to cadaveric dissection on choice of surgical specialty: a national survey of Canadian surgical residents. 64:E183-E190. 2021
Toward an all-inclusive trauma system in Central South Ontario: development of the Trauma- System Performance Improvement and Knowledge Exchange (T-SPIKE) project. 64:E162-E172. 2021
Wait times in the management of non–small cell lung carcinoma before, during and after regionalization of lung cancer care: a high-resolution analysis. 64:E218-E227. 2021
Presentation and survival among patients with colorectal cancer before the age of screening: a systematic review and meta-analysis. 64:E91-E100. 2021
Canadian Conference for the Advancement of Surgical Education: Abstracts. 63:S61-S78. 2020
Predictors of mortality and cost among surgical patients requiring rapid response team activation. 63:E598-E605. 2020
Patterns of complex emergency general surgery in Canada. 63:E435-E441. 2020
Pregnancy and parental leave among plastic surgery residents in Canada: a nationwide survey of attitudes and experiences. 63:E454-E459. 2020
The emergence of the physician assistant role in a Canadian acute care surgery setting. 63:E442-E448. 2020
The predictors of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery utilization and practice variations in elective colorectal surgery: a provincial survey. 63:E460-E467. 2020
Operative timing is associated with increased morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing emergency general surgery: a multisite study of emergency general services in a single academic network. 63:E321-E328. 2020
Diagnosis and management of acute cholecystitis: a single-centre audit of guideline adherence and patient outcomes. 63:E241-E249. 2020
Waste and recycling among orthopedic subspecialties. 63:E278-E283. 2020
A 30-day prospective audit of all inpatient complications following acute care surgery: How well do we really perform?. 63:E150-E154. 2020
Does exposure to anatomy education in medical school affect surgical residency applications? An analysis of Canadian residency match data. 63:E129-E134. 2020
A novel online education module to teach clinicians how to correctly identify ultrasonographic features of mediastinal lymph nodes during endobronchial ultrasound. 63:E62-E68. 2020
The TRAAGIC score: early predictors of inpatient mortality in adult trauma patients. 63:E38-E45. 2020
Canadian Conference for the Advancement of Surgical Education: Abstracts. 62:S211-S222. 2019
Cannabis for pain in orthopedics: a systematic review focusing on study methodology. 62:369-380. 2019
Cannabis for pain in orthopedics: a systematic review focusing on study methodology.. 62:369-380. 2019
Mental toughness in surgeons: Is there room for improvement?. 62:482-487. 2019
The changing face of academic general surgery in Canada: a cross-sectional cohort study. 62:381-385. 2019
Selective nonoperative management of penetrating abdominal trauma at a level 1 Canadian trauma centre: a quest for perfection. 62:347-355. 2019
Author response to “The road to gender equity in surgery is long”. 62:E4-E5. 2019
Complex abdominal wall hernias as a barrier to quality of life in cancer survivors. 62:162-168. 2019
Relation between socioeconomic variables and surgical, systemic and radiation treatment in a cohort of patients with breast cancer in an urban Canadian centre. 62:83-92. 2019
Use of the Corail stem for revision total hip arthroplasty: evaluation of clinical outcomes and cost. 62:78-82. 2019
Use of the Corail stem for revision total hip arthroplasty: evaluation of clinical outcomes and cost.. 62:78-82. 2019
Novel use of FaceTime video calling in a deployed setting to assist with the care of a military working dog. 61:S232-S234. 2018
Optimizing outpatient total hip arthroplasty: perspectives of key stakeholders. 61:370-376. 2018
Author response. 61:E17.2-E18. 2018
Development of a simple multidisciplinary arthroplasty wound-assessment instrument: the SMArt Wound Tool. 61:326-331. 2018
Role of the status of the mesorectal fascia in the selection of patients with rectal cancer for preoperative radiation therapy: a retrospective cohort study. 61:332-338. 2018
Role of the status of the mesorectal fascia in the selection of patients with rectal cancer for preoperative radiation therapy: a retrospective cohort study.. 61:332-338. 2018
2018 Canadian Spine Society Abstracts. 61:S43-S93. 2018
2018 Canadian Surgery Forum Abstracts.. 61:S94-S174. 2018
A day in the life of emergency general surgery in Canada: a multicentre observational study. 61:237-243. 2018
A day in the life of emergency general surgery in Canada: a multicentre observational study.. 61:237-243. 2018
Development of a simple multidisciplinary arthroplasty wound-assessment instrument: the SMArt Wound Tool.. 61:15017. 2018
Propofol administration by endoscopists versus anesthesiologists in gastrointestinal endoscopy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of patient safety outcomes. 61:226-236. 2018
Propofol administration by endoscopists versus anesthesiologists in gastrointestinal endoscopy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of patient safety outcomes.. 61:226-236. 2018
2018 Canadian Society of Surgical Oncology Annual Scientific Meeting Abstracts. 61:S37-S43. 2018
The current state of resident trauma training: Are we losing a generation?. 61:153-154. 2018
Troponin T monitoring to detect myocardial injury after noncardiac surgery: a cost–consequence analysis. 61:185-194. 2018
Users’ guide to the surgical literature: how to assess a qualitative study. 61:208-214. 2018
A solution to gender inequity in surgery? Better caregiving policies. 61:6-7. 2018
Users’ guide to the surgical literature: how to assess a noninferiority trial. 60:426-432. 2017
Improving spine surgical access, appropriateness and efficiency in metropolitan, urban and rural settings. 60:342-348. 2017
2017 Canadian Surgery Forum Abstracts. 60:S109-S181. 2017
Evaluation of an advanced-practice physiotherapist in triaging patients with lumbar spine pain: surgeon–physiotherapist level of agreement and patient satisfaction. 60:266-272. 2017
Long-term use of left ventricular assist devices: a report on clinical outcomes. 60:236-246. 2017
Robotic-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for lung resection: the first Canadian series. 60:260-265. 2017
Users’ guide to the surgical literature: how to assess an article using surrogate end points. 60:280-287. 2017
Canadian Spine Society Abstracts 2017. 60:S57-S107. 2017
Comparing the tensile strength of square and reversing half-hitch alternating post knots. 60:179-185. 2017
Trauma Association of Canada Abstracts 2017. 60:S5-S43. 2017
The development and validation of a multivariable model to predict whether patients referred for total knee replacement are suitable surgical candidates at the time of initial consultation. 59:407-414. 2016
Use of intraosseous devices in trauma: a survey of trauma practitioners in Canada, Australia and New Zealand. 59:374-382. 2016
Five things they don’t teach you in medical school. 59:296-298. 2016
Post–breast surgery pain syndrome: establishing a consensus for the definition of post-mastectomy pain syndrome to provide a standardized clinical and research approach — a review of the literature and discussion. 59:342-350. 2016
Users’ guide to the surgical literature: how to assess an article about harm in surgery. 59:351-357. 2016
2016 Canadian Surgery Forum Abstracts. 59:S78-S147. 2016
Accuracy of the modified Hardinge approach in acetabular positioning. 59:247-253. 2016
Making the transition from video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery to chest tube with fibrinolytics for empyema in children: Any change in outcomes?. 59:167-171. 2016
Recommendations for surgical safety checklist use in Canadian children’s hospitals. 59:161-166. 2016
Trauma simulation in bilingual Canada: Insurmountable barrier or unexpected strength? Insights from the first bilingual S.T.A.R.T.T. course. 59:80-82. 2016
S.T.A.R.T.T. plus: addition of prehospital personnel to a national multidisciplinary crisis resource management trauma team training course. 59:9-11. 2016
S.T.A.R.T.T. plus: addition of prehospital personnel to a national multidisciplinary crisis resource management trauma team training course.. 59:9-11. 2016
Early clinical experience with the POEM procedure for achalasia. 58:389-393. 2015
Users’ guide to the surgical literature: how to perform a high-quality literature search. 58:349-358. 2015
A survey of current practices and preferences for internal fixation of displaced olecranon fractures. 58:250-256. 2015
Canadian Spine Society01.1.1: Surgery versus standardized nonoperative care for the treatment of lumbar disc herniations: a Canadian trial02.1.1: Wait times for elective spine surgery across Canada: data from the Canadian Spine Outcomes and Research Network03.1.1: Presurgical physician utilization in elective thoracolumbar spine surgery candidates: a nationwide analysis from the CSORN database04.1.2: Activities performed and treatments conducted prior to consultation with a spine surgeon: Are patients and clinicians following evidence-based clinical practice guidelines?05.1.2: Patient-reported disability versus objective physical performance measures in assessing patient recovery06.1.2: Risk factors for work status in low back pain patients: a cross-sectional analysis of patients presenting to the Ontario Inter-professional Spine Assessment and Education Clinics07.1.3: Comparison of symptomatic, functional and demographic characteristics of postsurgical versus nonoperative LBP patients08.1.3: Are primary care patients with different patterns of low back pain epidemiologically distinct?09.1.3: Lack of prognostic model validation in low back pain prediction studies10.1.4: Larger scoliosis curve magnitude is associated with increased surgical and perioperative complications: a multi-centre analysis of 1173 adolescent idiopathic scoliosis curves11.1.4: Superior extension of upper instrumented level in distraction-based surgery: a surrogate for clinically significant PJK12.1.4: The optimal surgical approach for Lenke 5 curves: Is the anterior approach ready for a comeback?13.1.5: Improving quality and safety in pediatric spine surgery: the team approach14.1.5: Posterior vertebral column resection in pediatric deformity: the advantages of staging15.1.5: Minimally invasive surgery in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: lessons learned at mean 2-year follow-up16.2.1: Development of a Canadian competency-based spine surgery fellowship education curriculum17.2.1: Computer-assisted surgery is an effective educational tool for the training of orthopedic surgery residents in pedicle screw placement18.2.1: Validation of the Calgary Spine Severity Score19.2.2: Can triaging referrals with a simple 3-item pain questionnaire reduce wait times for consultations for patients who would benefit from lumbar spinal surgery?20.2.2: Strategies to improve the credibility of meta-analyses in spine surgery: a systematic survey21.2.2: The societal cost of waiting to see a spine surgeon for lower back symptoms in Canada22.2.3: The cost of an adverse event depends on its definition and method of capture23.2.3: Economic evaluation of intraoperative cone beam CT-based navigation for the placement of spinal pedicle screws: a patient-level cost-effectiveness analysis24.2.3: Predictors of inappropriate emergency department utilization following elective thoracolumbar spine surgery25.2.4: Incidence, impact and risk factors of adverse events in thoracic and lumbar spine fractures. An ambispective cohort analysis of 390 patients26.2.4: Factors associated with adverse events in major elective spine, knee, and hip in-patient orthopedic surgery27.2.4: Prognostic factors for survival in surgical series of symptomatic metastatic epidural spinal cord compression: a prospective North American multicentre study in 142 patients28.2.5: A comparison of 2 prospective adverse event recording tools with institutional ICD-10 coding for detecting perioperative adverse events in patients undergoing spinal surgery29.2.5: Assessment of impact of long-cassette standing radiographs on surgical planning for lumbar pathology: an international survey of spine surgeons30.2.5: Long-term patient-reported outcome and surgical survivorship of MIS fusion for low-grade spondylolisthesis31.3.1: The effect of prolonged postoperative antibiotic administration on the rate of infection in patients undergoing posterior spine surgery requiring a Hemovac drain32.3.1: Preliminary results of a Phase 1 trial on the use of photodynamic therapy in vertebral metastases33.3.1: The minimal clinically important difference of the modified Japanese Orthopaedic Association score in patients with degenerative cervical myelopathy undergoing surgical intervention34.3.1: Patient and surgeon radiation exposure during spinal instrumentation using intraoperative CT-based navigation35.3.2: Are postoperative pelvic parameters and sagittal balance predictive of further lumbar surgery in patients with spinal stenosis?36.3.2: Postoperative ambulation in patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty, total knee arthroplasty and elective lumbar spine surgery to treat arthritic pathologies37.3.2 Pain on the brain: Is the SF-36 mental component summary enough?38.3.2: Accurate and safe cervical osteotomy for kyphotic deformity in ankylosing spondylitis39.3.3: Adjacent segment pathology in the lumbar spine: progressive disease or a consequence of iatrogenic fusion?40.3.3: The association of cervical spine alignment with neurological recovery in a prospective cohort of surgical myelopathy patients: analysis of a series of 124 cases41.3.3: Use of neuropathic pain questionnaires in predicting the development of failed back surgery syndrome following lumbar discectomy for radiculopathy42.3.3: Quality of life and neurological outcomes after surgical decompression in patients with cervical ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament: prospective, multicentre AOSpine International study of 479 patients43.3.4: Minimally invasive decompression in focal lumbar spinal stenosis with or without stable spondylolisthesis — comparative outcomes and reoperation rates at a minimum of 2 years44.3.4: Impact of nonoperative care utilization on postthoracolumbar spine surgery outcomes: a national perspective using the CSORN registry45.3.4: Presurgical imaging, testing and injection utilization in elective thoracolumbar spine surgery candidates: a nationwide analysis from the CSORN database46.3.5: A clinical prediction rule for clinical outcomes in patients undergoing surgery for degenerative cervical myelopathy: analysis of an international AOSpine prospective multi-centre dataset of 743 patients47.3.5: A comparison of health-related quality of life outcomes in spinal cord injury patients residing in rural and urban areas48.3.5: Minimally invasive versus open discectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis49.1.1: Validity of transcranial motor evoked potentials as early indicators of neural compromise in rat model of spinal cord compression50.1.2: Validation of true spine length radiographic measurements51.1.3: Closure of the intervertebral disc annulus fibrosus using a novel suture application device — in vivo porcine and ex vivo biomechanical evaluation52.1.4: Vertebroplasty versus kyphoplasty in osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture model: What is safer?53.1.5: Brain-derived neurotrophic factor promotes intraneural macrophage migration and allodynia in experimental disc-herniation neuropathy54.1.6: Development and evaluation of an open-source 3D virtual simulator with integrated motion-tracking as a teaching tool for pedicle screw insertion55.2.7: Preoperative “amber flag” psychological measure scores and patient expectations: a nationwide analysis from the CSORN database56.2.8: Assessment of frailty in elderly spinal surgery patients57.2.9: Predicting adverse events and their impact on hospital length of stay in a prospective Spine AdVerse Events Severity (SAVES) database58.2.10: Clinical and surgical predictors of perioperative complications in patients with degenerative cervical myelopathy: results from the multicentre, prospective AOSpine International study on 479 patients59.2.11: Longitudinal analysis of the incidence of adverse events in tertiary spine referral centres: a national perspective from the Canadian Spine Outcomes and Research Network (CSORN) registry60.2.12: The use of validated clinical outcome measures in spinal surgery: an analysis of recent annual meeting abstracts61.1.13: The efficacy and accuracy of cone beam CT (O-Arm) navigation (StealthStation) on screw position in primary cases of adult major deformity surgery62.1.14: Does early surgical decompression improve neurological recovery of complete spinal cord injury? A prospective cohort study63.1.15: The role of MRI in predicting surgical outcome in patients with degenerative cervical myelopathy64.1.16: Postsurgical patients can have similar functional improvements and return to work rates following rehabilitation as those treated nonsurgically65.1.17: Intraoperative cone beam CT (O-Arm) and stereotactic navigation (StealthStation) system in complex adult spine surgery — early experience and learning curve66.1.18: A pilot randomized controlled trial of iodine-impregnated plastic adhesive drape usage in spine surgery and the effect on wound bacterial load67.2.19: Dynesys long-term outcome study68.2.20: Maverick total disc replacement in a real-world patient population: a prospective, multicentre observational study69.2.21: Pedicle screw malposition in revision spinal surgery: efficacy of intraoperative CT-based navigation70.2.22: Intraoperative skull-femoral traction in posterior spinal arthrodesis for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: the impact on perioperative outcomes and health resource utilization71.2.23: The effect of growth-friendly surgery on coronal and sagittal plane spine growth in idiopathic scoliosis72.2.24: A qualitative web-based expert opinion analysis on the adoption of intraoperative CT and navigation systems in spine surgery. 58:S43-S70. 2015
Hair epilation versus surgical excision as primary management of pilonidal disease in the pediatric population. 58:209-211. 2015
Not all total joint replacement patients are created equal: preoperative factors and length of stay in hospital. 58:160-166. 2015
Surgical training in Guyana: the next generation. 58:7-9. 2015
How to optimize participant retention and complete follow-up in surgical research. 57:420-427. 2014
What is the diagnostic value of C-reactive protein for the prediction and the exclusion of postoperative infectious complication after colorectal surgery?. 57:417-419. 2014
A not-so-systematic review – The authors respond. 57:E152-E153. 2014
Factors affecting transfusion requirement after hip fracture: Can we reduce the need for blood?. 57:342-348. 2014
Trauma Non-Technical Training (TNT-2): the development, piloting and multilevel assessment of a simulation-based, interprofessional curriculum for team-based trauma resuscitation. 57:354-355. 2014
Computed tomography features associated with operative management for nonstrangulating small bowel obstruction. 57:253-258. 2014
Computed tomography features associated with operative management for nonstrangulating small bowel obstruction. 57:254-259. 2014
Systematic review on the inclusion of patients with cognitive impairment in hip fracture trials: a missed opportunity?. 57:E141-E145. 2014
Users’ guide to the surgical literature: how to evaluate clinical practice guidelines. 57:280-286. 2014
Low-intensity pulsed ultrasonography versus electrical stimulation for fracture healing: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. 57:E105-E118. 2014
Review of a medical student–run surgery lecture series and skills lab curriculum. 57:152-154. 2014
Emotional intelligence in orthopedic surgery residents. 57:89-93. 2014
Spine surgeons’ requirements for imaging at the time of referral: a survey of Canadian spine surgeons. 57:E25-E30. 2014
Complications following hip arthroscopy: a retrospective review of the McMaster experience (2009–2012). 56:422-426. 2013
Does the long-term use of aspirin decrease the risk of death due to cancer?. 56:427-429. 2013
Functional outcomes and cost estimation for extra-articular and simple intra-articular distal radius fractures treated with open reduction and internal fixation versus closed reduction and percutaneous Kirschner wire fixation. 56:378-384. 2013
Jejunostomy tube feeding in patients undergoing esophagectomy. 56:409-414. 2013
Patterns of use and outcomes for radiation therapy in the Quality Initiative in Rectal Cancer (QIRC) trial. 56:E148-E153. 2013
Quality of inguinal hernia operative reports: room for improvement. 56:393-397. 2013
Uptake of an innovation in surgery: observations from the cluster-randomized Quality Initiative in Rectal Cancer trial. 56:415-421. 2013
Development and preliminary validation of a Function IndeX for Trauma (FIX-IT). 56:E114-E120. 2013
Characteristics of highly successful orthopedic surgeons: a survey of orthopedic chairs and editors. 56:192-198. 2013
Intraoperative pathology consultation: error, cause and impact. 56:E13-E18. 2013
Why perform a priori sample size calculation?. 56:207-213. 2013
Surgical waste audit of 5 total knee arthroplasties. 56:97-102. 2013
Operative blood loss, blood transfusion and 30-day mortality in older patients after major noncardiac surgery. 55:426-428. 2012
Canadian Surgery Forum1 Is laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy a reasonable stand-alone procedure for super morbidly obese patients?2 Postoperative monitoring requirements of patients with obstructive sleep apnea undergoing bariatric surgery3 Role of relaparoscopy in the diagnosis and treatment of bariatric complications in the early postoperative period4 Changes of active and total ghrelin, GLP-1 and PYY following restrictive bariatric surgery and their impact on satiety: comparison of sleeve gastrectomy and adjustable gastric banding5 Prioritization and willingness to pay for bariatric surgery: the patient perspective6 Ventral hernia at the time of laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery: Should it be repaired?7 Linear stapled gastrojejunostomy with transverse handsewn enterotomy closure significantly reduces strictures for laparoscopic Roux-en-Y bypass8 Laparoscopic biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch as second stage for super super morbidly obese patients. Do all patients benefit?9 Sleeve gastrectomy in the super super morbidly obese (BMI > 60 kg/m²): a Canadian experience10 Laparoscopic gastric bypass for the treatment of refractory idiopathic gastroparesis: a report of 2 cases11 Duodeno-ileal switch as a primary bariatric and metabolic surgical option for the severely obese patient with comorbidities: review of a single-institution case series of duodeno-ileal intestinal bypass12 Management of large paraesophageal hernias in morbidly obese patients with laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: a case series13 Early results of the Ontario bariatric surgical program: using the bariatric registry14 Improving access to bariatric surgical care: Is universal health care the answer?15 Early and liberal postoperative exploration can reduce morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing bariatric surgery16 Withdrawn17 Identification and assessment of technical errors in laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass18 A valid and reliable tool for assessment of surgical skill in laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass19 Psychiatric predictors of presurgery drop-out following suitability assessment for bariatric surgery20 Predictors of outcomes following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery at The Ottawa Hospital21 Prophylactic management of cholelithiasis in bariatric patients: Is routine cholecystectomy warranted?22 Early outcomes of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass in a publicly funded obesity program23 Similar incidence of gastrojejunal anastomotic stricture formation with hand-sewn and 21 mm circular stapler techniques during Roux-en-Y gastric bypass24 (CAGS Basic Science Award) Exogenous glucagon-like peptide-1 improves clinical, morphological and histological outcomes of intestinal adaptation in a distal-intestinal resection piglet model of short bowel syndrome25 (CAGS Clinical Research Award) Development and validation of a comprehensive curriculum to teach an advanced minimally invasive procedure: a randomized controlled trial26 Negative-pressure wound therapy (iVAC) on closed, high-risk incisions following abdominal wall reconstruction27 The impact of seed granting on research in the University of British Columbia Department of Surgery28 Quality of surgical care is inadequate for elderly patients29 Recurrence of inguinal hernia in general and hernia specialty hospitals in Ontario, Canada30 Oncostatin M receptor deficiency results in increased mortality in an intestinal ischemia reperfusion model in mice31 Laparoscopic repair of large paraesophageal hernias with anterior gastropexy: a multicentre trial32 Response to preoperative medical therapy predicts success of laparoscopic splenectomy for immune thrombocytopenic purpura33 Perioperative sepsis, but not hemorrhagic shock, promotes the development of cancer metastases in a murine model34 Measuring the impact of implementing an acute care surgery service on the management of acute biliary disease35 Patient flow and efficiency in an acute care surgery service36 The relationship between treatment factors and postoperative complications after radical surgery for rectal cancer37 Risk of ventral hernia after laparoscopic colon surgery38 Urinary metabolomics as a tool for early detection of Barrett’s and esophageal cancer39 Construct validity of individual and summary performance metrics associated with a computer-based laparo-scopic simulator40 Impact of a city-wide health system reorganization on emergency department visits in hospitals in surrounding communities41 Transcatheter aortic valve implantation for the nonoperative management of aortic stenosis: a cost-effectiveness analysis42 Breast cancer: racial differences in age of onset. A potential confounder in Canadian screening recommendations43 Risk taking in surgery: in and out of the comfort zone44 A tumour board in the office: Track those cancer patients!45 Increased patient BMI is not associated with advanced colon cancer stage or grade on presentation: a retrospective chart review46 Consensus statements regarding the multidisciplinary care of limb amputation patients in disasters or humanitarian emergencies. Report of the 2011 Humanitarian Action Summit Surgical Working Group on amputations following disasters or conflict47 Learning the CanMEDS role of professional: a pilot project of supervised discussion groups addressing the hidden curriculum48 Assessing the changing scope of training in Canadian general surgery programs: expected versus actual experience49 Predicting need for surgical management for massive gastrointestinal hemorrhage50 International health care experience: using CanMEDS to evaluate learning outcomes following a surgical mission in Mampong, Ghana51 The open abdomen: risk factors for mortality and rates of closure52 How surgeons think: an exploration of mental practice in surgical preparation53 The surgery wiki: a novel method for delivery of under-graduate surgical education54 Understanding surgical residents’ postoperative practices before implementing an enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) guideline at the University of Toronto55 From laparoscopic transabdominal to posterior retroperitoneal adrenalectomy: a paradigm shift in operative approach56 A retrospective audit of outcomes in patients over the age of 80 undergoing acute care abdominal surgery57 Canadian general surgery residents’ perspectives on work-hour regulations58 Timing of surgical intervention and its outcomes in acute appendicitis59 Preparing surgical trainees to deal with adverse events. An outline of learning issues60 Acute care surgical service: surgeon agreement at the time of handover61 Predicting discharge of elderly patients to prehospitalization residence following emergency general surgery62 Morbidity and mortality after emergency abdominal surgery in octo- and nonagenarians63 The impact of acute abdominal illness and urgent admission to hospital on the living situation of elderly patients64 A comparison of laparoscopic versus open subtotal gastrectomy for antral gastric adenocarcinoma: a North American perspective65 Minimally invasive excision of ectopic mediastinal parathyroid adenomas66 Perioperative outcomes of laparoscopic hernia repair in a tertiary care centre: a single institution’s experience67 Evaluation of a student-run, practical and didactic curriculum for preclerkship medical students68 Joseph Lister: Father of Modern Surgery69 Comparisons of melanoma sentinel lymph node biopsy prediction nomograms in a cohort of Canadian patients70 Local experience with myocutaneous flaps after extensive pelvic surgery71 The treatment of noncirrhotic splanchnic vein thrombosis: Is anticoagulation enough?72 Implementation of an acute care surgery service does not affect wait-times for elective cancer surgeries: an institutional experience73 Use of human collagen mesh for closure of a large abdominal wall defect, after colon cancer surgery, a case report74 The role of miR-200b in pulmonary hypoplasia associated with congenital diaphragmatic hernia75 Systematic review and meta-analysis of electrocautery versus scalpel for incising epidermis and dermis76 Accuracy of sentinel lymph node biopsy for early breast cancer in the community setting in St. John’s, New-foundland: results of a retrospective review77 Acute surgical outcomes in the 80 plus population78 The liberal use of platelets transfusions in the acute phase of trauma resuscitation: a systematic review79 Implementation of an acute care surgical on call program in a Canadian community hospital80 Short-term outcomes following paraesophageal hernia repair in the elderly patient81 First experience with single incision surgery: feasibility in the pediatric population and cost evaluation82 The impact of the establishment of an acute care surgery unit on the outcomes of appendectomies and cholecystectomies83 Description and preliminary evaluation of a low-cost simulator for training and evaluation of flexible endoscopic skills84 Tumour lysis syndrome in metastatic colon cancer: a case report85 Acute care surgery service model implementation study at a single institution86 Colonic disasters approached by emergent subtotal and total colectomy: lessons learned from 120 consecutive cases87 Acellular collagen matrix stent to protect bowel anastomoses88 Lessons we learned from preoperative MRI-guided wire localization of breast lesions: the University Health Network (UHN) experience89 Interim cost comparison for the use of platinum micro-coils in the operative localization of small peripheral lung nodules90 Routine barium esophagram has minimal impact on the postoperative management of patients undergoing esophagectomy for esophageal cancer91 Iron deficiency anemia is a common presenting issue with giant paraesophageal hernia and resolves following repair92 A randomized comparison of different ventilation strategies during thoracotomy and lung resection93 The Canadian Lung Volume Reduction Surgery study: an 8-year follow-up94 A comparison of minimally invasive versus open Ivor-Lewis esophagectomy95 A new paradigm in the follow-up after curative resection for lung cancer: minimal-dose CT scan allows for early detection of asymptomatic cancer activity96 Predictors of lymph node metastasis in early esophageal adenocarcinoma: Is endoscopic resection worth the risk?97 How well can thoracic surgery residents operate? Comparing resident and program director opinions98 The impact of extremes of age on short- and long-term outcomes following surgical resection of esophageal malignancy99 Epidermal growth factor receptor targeted gold nanoparticles for the enhanced radiation treatment of non–small cell lung cancer100 Laparoscopic Heller myotomy results in excellent outcomes in all subtypes of achalasia as defined by the Chicago classification101 Neoadjuvant chemoradiation versus surgery in managing esophageal cancer102 Quality of life postesophagectomy for cancer!103 The implementation, evolution and translocation of standardized clinical pathways can improve perioperative outcomes following surgical treatment of esophageal cancer104 A tissue-mimicking phantom for applications in thoracic surgical simulation105 Sublobar resection compared with lobectomy for early stage non–small cell lung cancer: a single institution study106 Not all reviews are equal: the quality of systematic reviews and meta-analyses in thoracic surgery107 Do postoperative complications affect health-related quality of life after video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy for patients with lung cancer? A cohort study108 Thoracoscopic plication for palliation of dyspnea secondary to unilateral diaphragmatic paralysis: A worthwhile venture?109 Thoracic surgery experience in Canadian general surgery residency programs110 Perioperative morbidity and pathologic response rates following neoadjuvant chemotherapy and chemoradiation for locally advanced esophageal carcinoma111 An enhanced recovery pathway reduces length of stay after esophagectomy112 Predictors of dysplastic and neoplastic progression of Barrett’s esophagus113 Recurrent esophageal cancer complicated by tracheoesophageal fistula: management by means of palliative airway stenting114 Pancreaticopleural fistula-induced empyema thoracis: principles and results of surgical management115 Prognostic factors of early postoperative mortality following right extended hepatectomy116 Optimizing steatotic livers for transplantation using a cell-penetrating peptide CPP-fused heme oxygenase117 Video outlining the technical steps for a robot-assisted laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy118 Establishment of a collaborative group to conduct innovative clinical trials in Canada119 Hepatic resection for metastatic malignant melanoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis120 Acellular normothermic ex vivo liver perfusion for donor liver preservation121 Pancreatic cancer and predictors of survival: comparing the CA 19–9/bilirubin ratio with the McGill Brisbane Scoring System122 Staged liver resections for bilobar hepatic colorectal metastases: a single centre experience123 Economic model of observation versus immediate resection of hepatic adenomas124 Resection of colorectal liver metastasis in the elderly125 Acceptable long-term survival in patients undergoing liver resection for metastases from noncolorectal, non-neuroendocrine, nonsarcoma malignancies126 Patient and clinicopathological features and prognosis of CK19+ hepatocellular carcinomas: a case–control study127 The management of blunt hepatic trauma in the age of angioembolization: a single centre experience128 Liver resections for noncolorectal and non-neuroendocrine metastases: an evaluation of oncologic outcomes129 Developing an evidence-based clinical pathway for patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy130 Hepatitis C infection and hepatocellular carcinoma in liver transplant: a 20 year experience131 The effect of medication on the risk of post-ERCP pancreatitis132 Temporal trends in the use of diagnostic imaging for patients with hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) conditions: How much ionizing radiation are we really using?196 A phase II study of aggressive metastasectomy for intra-and extrahepatic metastases from colorectal cancer133 Why do women choose mastectomy for breast cancer treatment? A conceptual framework for understanding surgical decision-making in early-stage breast cancer134 Synoptic operative reporting: documentation of quality of care data for rectal cancer surgery135 Learning curve analysis for cytoreductive surgery: a useful application of the cumulative sum (CUSUM) method136 Pancreatic cancer is strongly associated with a unique urinary metabolomic signature137 Concurrent neoadjuvant chemo/radiation in locally advanced breast cancer138 Impact of positron emission tomography on clinical staging of newly diagnosed rectal cancer: a specialized single centre retrospective study139 An evaluation of intraoperative Faxitron microradiography versus conventional specimen radiography for the excision of nonpalpable breast lesions140 Comparison of breast cancer treatment wait-times in the Southern Interior of British Columbia in 2006 and 2010141 Factors affecting lymph nodes harvest in colorectal carcinoma142 Laparoscopic adrenalectomy for metastases143 You have a message! Social networking as a motivator for fundamentals of laparoscopic surgery (FLS) training144 The evaluation and validation of a rapid diagnostic and support clinic for women assessment for breast cancer145 Oncoplastic breast surgery: oncologic benefits and limitations146 A qualitative study on rectal cancer patients’ preferences for location of surgical care147 The effect of surgery on local recurrence in young women with breast cancer148 Elevated IL-6 and IL-8 levels in tumour microenvironment is not associated with increased serum levels in humans with Pseudomyxoma peritonei and peritoneal mesothelioma149 Conversion from laparoscopic to open approach during gastrectomy: a population-based analysis150 A scoping review of surgical process improvement tools (SPITs) in cancer surgery151 Splenectomy during gastric cancer surgery: a population-based study152 Defining the polo-like kinase 4 (Plk4) interactome in cancer cell protrusions153 Neoadjuvant imatinib mesylate for locally advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumours154 Implementing results from ACOSOG Z0011: Practice-changing or practice-affirming?155 Should lymph node retrieval be a surgical quality indicator in colon cancer?156 Long-term outcomes following resection of retroperitoneal recurrence of colorectal cancer157 Clinical research in surgical oncology: an analysis of clinicaltrials.gov158 Radiation therapy after breast conserving surgery: When are we missing the mark?159 The accuracy of endorectal ultrasound in staging rectal lesions in patients undergoing transanal endoscopic microsurgery160 Quality improvement in gastrointestinal cancer surgery: expert panel recommendations for priority research areas161 Factors influencing the quality of local management of ductal carcinoma in situ: a cohort study162 Papillary thyroid microcarcinoma: Does size matter?163 Hyperthermic isolated limb perfusion for extremity soft tissue sarcomas: systematic review of clinical efficacy and quality assessment of reported trials164 Adherence to antiestrogen therapy in seniors with breast cancer: How well are we doing?165 Parathyroid carcinoma: Challenging the surgical dogma?166 A qualitative assessment of the journey to delayed breast reconstruction195 The role of yoga therapy in breast cancer patients167 Outcomes reported in comparative studies of surgical interventions168 Enhanced recovery pathways decrease length of stay following colorectal surgery, but how quickly do patients actually recover?169 The impact of complications on bed utilization after elective colorectal resection170 Impact of trimodal prehabilitation program on functional recovery after colorectal cancer surgery: a pilot study171 Complex fistula-in-ano: Should the plug be abandoned in favour of the LIFT or BioLIFT?172 Prognostic utility of cyclooxygenase-2 expression by colon and rectal cancer173 Laparoscopic right hemicolectomy with complete mesocolic excision provides acceptable perioperative outcomes but is complex and time-consuming: analysis of learning curves for a novice minimally invasive surgeon174 Intraoperative quality assessment following double stapled circular colorectal anastomosis175 Improving patient outcomes through quality assessment of rectal cancer care176 Are physicians willing to accept a decrease in treatment effectiveness for improved functional outcomes for low rectal cancer?177 Turnbull-Cutait delayed coloanal anastomosis for the treatment of distal rectal cancer: a prospective cohort study178 Preoperative high-dose rate brachytherapy in preparation for sphincter preservation surgery for patients with advanced cancer of the lower rectum179 Impact of an enhanced recovery program on short-term outcomes after scheduled laparoscopic colon resection180 The clinical results of the Turnbull-Cutait delayed coloanal anastomosis: a systematic review181 Is a vertical rectus abdominus flap (VRAM) necessary? An analysis of perineal wound complications182 Fistula plug versus endorectal anal advancement flap for the treatment of high transsphincteric cryptoglandular anal fistulas: a systematic review and meta-analysis183 Maternal and neonatal outcomes following colorectal cancer surgery184 Transanal drainage to treat anastomotic leaks after low anterior resection for rectal cancer: a valuable option185 Trends in colon cancer in Ontario: 2002–2009186 Validation of electronically derived short-term outcomes in colorectal surgery187 A population-based assessment of transanal and endoscopic resection for adenocarcinoma of the rectum188 Laparoscopic colorectal surgery in the emergency setting: trends in the province of Ontario from 2002 to 2009189 Prevention of perineal hernia after laparoscopic and robotic abdominoperineal resection: review with case series of internal hernia through pelvic mesh which was placed in attempt to prevent perineal hernia190 Effect of rectal cancer treatments on quality of life191 The use of antibacterial sutures as an adjunctive preventative strategy for surgical site infection in Canada: an economic analysis192 Impact of socioeconomic status on colorectal cancer screening and stage at presentation: preliminary results of a population-based study from an urban Canadian centre193 Initial perioperative results of the first transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM) program in the province of Quebec194 Use of negative pressure wound therapy decreases perineal wound infections following abdominal perineal resection. 55:S63-S135. 2012
Surgical site infection prevention: a survey to identify the gap between evidence and practice in University of Toronto teaching hospitals. 55:233-238. 2012
understanding confidence intervals. 55:207-211. 2012
Confounding: What is it and how do we deal with it?. 55:132-138. 2012
Royal College white papers: assessment of training. The authors reply. 55:E5-E5. 2012
Principles and Practice of Clinical Research course for surgeons: an evaluation of knowledge transfer and perceptions. 55:46-52. 2012
re Canadian general surgery residents ready for the 80-hour work week? A nationwide survey. 55:53-57. 2012
How to assess a survey in surgery. 54:394-402. 2011
Anatomically safe and minimally invasive transcrestal technique for procurement of autogenous cancellous bone graft from the mid-iliac crest. 54:327-332. 2011
Development of pediatric wait time access targets. 54:107-110. 2011
Surgeons’ and residents’ double-gloving practices at 2 teaching hospitals in Ontario. 54:95-100. 2011
Ensuring balanced groups in surgical trials. 53:418-423. 2010
Practical tips for surgical research. Ensuring balanced groups in surgical trials.. 53:418-423. 2010
Preoperative bowel preparation for patients undergoing elective colorectal surgery: a clinical practice guideline endorsed by the Canadian Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.. 53:385-395. 2010
Blinding: Who, what, when, why, how?. 53:345-348. 2010
CAGS and ACS Evidence Based Reviews in Surgery. 34: effects of ß-blockers in patients undergoing noncardiac surgery.. 53:342-344. 2010
Effects of beta-blockers in patients undergoing noncardiac surgery. 53:342-344. 2010
Practical tips for surgical research: blinding: who, what, when, why, how?. 53:345-348. 2010
Technical factors, surgeon case volume and positive margin rates after breast conservation surgery for early-stage breast cancer.. 53:305-312. 2010
Canadian Surgery Forum.. 53:S51-S104. 2010
Practical tips for surgical research: Research questions, hypotheses and objectives.. 53:278-281. 2010
Research questions, hypotheses and objectives. 53:278-281. 2010
How to optimize patient recruitment. 53:205-210. 2010
Practical tips for surgical research: how to optimize patient recruitment.. 53:205-210. 2010
Provider volumes and early outcomes of primary total joint replacement in Ontario.. 53:175-183. 2010
Ethical issues in surgical research.. 53:133-136. 2010
International surgery: the development of postgraduate surgical training in Guyana.. 53:11-16. 2010
Practical tips for surgical research: introduction to the series.. 53:67-68. 2010
Surgical biology for the clinician: vascular effects of immunosuppression.. 53:57-63. 2010
The development of postgraduate surgical training in Guyana. 53:11-16. 2010
How to work with a subgroup analysis.. 52:515-522. 2009
Translation of the Patient Scar Assessment Scale (PSAS) to French with cross-cultural adaptation, reliability evaluation and validation.. 52:E259-E263. 2009
A retrospective review of general surgery training outcomes at the University of Toronto.. 52:E131-E136. 2009
Do corticosteroids reduce the risk of fat embolism syndrome in patients with long-bone fractures? A meta-analysis.. 52:386-393. 2009
Tracheostomy: from insertion to decannulation.. 52:427-433. 2009
Abstracts of presentations to the Annual Meetings of the Canadian Association of General Surgeons Canadian Association of Thoracic Surgeons Canadian Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Society Canadian Society of Surgical Oncology Canadian Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons: Victoria, BC Sept. 10-13, 2009.. 52:S1-S48. 2009
Cerebellar liponeurocytoma.. 52:E117-E119. 2009
Extra-axial medulloblastoma in the cerebellopontine angle.. 52:E101-E102. 2009
How to use an article about prognosis.. 52:328-336. 2009
A rare complication of cardiopulmonary resuscitation.. 52:E1-E2. 2009
Mortality and complications following stabilization of femoral metastatic lesions:A population-based study of regional variation and outcome. 52:302-308. 2009
Acute acalculous cholecystitis: an unusual presenting feature of Churg-Strauss vasculitis.. 51:E129-E130. 2008
Atypical presentation of spinal tuberculosis.. 51:E121. 2008
Mesenteric angiography for the localization and treatment of acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding.. 51:437-441. 2008
Patient characteristics affecting the prognosis of total hip and knee joint arthroplasty: a systematic review.. 51:428-436. 2008
Surgical images: soft tissue: an unusual presentation of perforated sigmoid colon.. 51:474-475. 2008
Users' guide to the surgical literature: how to assess power and sample size. 51:476-482. 2008
Users' guide to the surgical literature: how to assess power and sample size. Laparoscopic vs open appendectomy.. 51:476-482. 2008
Pericardial rupture with cardiac herniation.. 51:E101-E102. 2008
Surgical outcomes in women with ovarian cancer.. 51:346-354. 2008
Evidence-Based Surgery. Users' guide to the surgical literature: how to assess an article on health-related quality of life.. 51:215-224. 2008
Residents' quality of life during an orthopedic trauma rotation: a multicentre prospective observational study.. 51:190-196. 2008
Users' guide to the surgical literature: how to assess an article on health-related quality of life. 51:215-224. 2008
Open versus endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm: a survey of Canadian vascular surgeons.. 51:142-148. 2008
Waiting for hip revision surgery: the impact on patient disability.. 51:92-96. 2008
Psychological distress and quality of life after orthopedic trauma: an observational study.. 51:15-22. 2008
Rofecoxib associated with diaphragm disease. 50:E27-E28. 2007
Users' guide to the surgical literature: how to use a decision analysis.. 50:403-409. 2007
A systematic review of the quality of publications reporting coronary artery bypass grafting trials.. 50:266-277. 2007
Abstracts of presentations to the Annual Meetings of the Canadian Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Canadian Association of General Surgeons Canadian Association of Thoracic Surgeons: Canadian Surgery Forum, Toronto, Ont., September 6-9, 2007.. 50:1-32. 2007
Is type 2 diabetes a surgical disease?. 50:249-250. 2007
Does patient perception of alignment affect total knee arthroplasty outcome?. 50:181-186. 2007
Factors associated with citation rates in the orthopedic literature.. 50:119-123. 2007
Laparoscopic surgery for colon cancer: a systematic review.. 50:48-57. 2007
The role of prophylactic cholecystectomy versus deferral in the care of patients after endoscopic sphincterotomy. 50:19-23. 2007
Early results after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: effect of the learning curve.. 49:417-421. 2006
Management of spleen injuries in the adult trauma population: a ten-year experience.. 49:386-390. 2006
Herniation through the foramen of Winslow: radiographic and intraoperative findings.. 49:362-363. 2006
Influence of hospital characteristics on operative death and survival of patients after major cancer surgery in Ontario.. 49:251-258. 2006
Practice patterns for deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis in minimal-access surgery.. 49:197-202. 2006
Quality of diagnosis and surgical management of breast lesions in a community hospital: room for improvement?. 49:185-192. 2006
Does flattery work? A comparison of 2 different cover letters for an international survey of orthopedic surgeons.. 49:90-95. 2006
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The new cardiac surgery patient: defying previous expectations.. 49:117-122. 2006
Undergraduate surgical training: variations in program objectives and curriculum implementation across Canada.. 49:46-50. 2006
Erratum: Intra-articular steroid hip injection for osteoarthritis: A survey of orthopedic surgeons in Ontario (Canadian Journal of Surgery (2005) 48, 6(461-469)). 49:65. 2006
Development of quality indicators for colorectal cancer surgery, using a 3-step modified Delphi approach.. 48:441-452. 2005
Intra-articular steroid hip injection for osteoarthritis: a survey of orthopedic surgeons in Ontario.. 48:461-469. 2005
Incidence of portal vein thrombosis after laparoscopic splenectomy.. 48:352-354. 2005
Efficacy and safety of controlled-release oxycodone and standard therapies for postoperative pain after knee or hip replacement.. 48:277-283. 2005
Am observational study of duplicate presentation rates between two national orthopedic meetings. 48:117-122. 2005
An observational study of duplicate presentation rates between two national orthopedic meetings.. 48:117-122. 2005
Primary total knee arthroplasty in patients receiving workers' compensation benefits.. 48:100-105. 2005
Using administrative databases to measure waiting times for patients undergoing major cancer surgery in Ontario, 1993-2000.. 48:137-142. 2005
Personal finances of residents at three Canadian universities.. 48:27-32. 2005
Users' guide to the surgical literature. Self-audit and practice appraisal for surgeons.. 48:57-62. 2005
Assessment of stability of the cervical spine in blunt trauma patients: review of the literature, with presentation and preliminary results of a modified traction test protocol.. 47:338-342. 2004
Users' guide to the surgical literature. How to assess a randomized controlled trial in surgery.. 47:200-208. 2004
Accreditation of residents.. 47:149. 2004
Users' guide to the surgical literature: how to use a systematic literature review and meta-analysis.. 47:60-67. 2004
The Canadian Urology Fair: a model for minimizing the financial and academic costs of the residency selection process.. 46:458-462. 2003
Complete Currarino syndrome in an adult, presenting as a fecalith obstruction: report of a case.. 46:303-306. 2003
Thromboprophylaxis in surgical patients.. 46:129-135. 2003
Trapezial arthroplasty with silicone rubber implantation for advanced osteoarthritis of the trapeziometacarpal joint of the thumb.. 46:103-110. 2003
Users' guide to the surgical literature: how to perform a literature search.. 46:136-141. 2003
Neoadjuvant or adjuvant therapy for resectable gastric cancer? A practice guideline.. 45:438-446. 2002
Tracheal necrosis after thyroidectomy.. 45:463-464. 2002
Surgical procedure logging with use of a hand-held computer.. 45:345-350. 2002
Postprandial bloating after laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication: a cause of comorbidity?. 45:306-307. 2002
Users' guide to the surgical literature: how to use an article reporting population-based volume-outcome relationships in surgery.. 45:109-115. 2002
Soft-tissue images. Trocar-site hernia after laparoscopic procedures.. 45:9-10. 2002
Postprandial bloating after laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication.. 44:440-444. 2001
Current practice of abdominal fascial closure: a survey of Ontario general surgeons.. 44:366-370. 2001
Users' guide to the surgical literature: how to use an article on economic analysis.. 44:347-354. 2001
Soft-tissue images. Portal vein thrombosis and gas formation: unusual presentation of colon cancer.. 44:90-91. 2001
Users' guide to evidence-based surgery: how to use an article evaluating surgical interventions. 44:95-100. 2001
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Users' guides to the surgical literature: how to use an article about a diagnostic test. 44:17-23. 2001
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Delayed onset of life-threatening immune hemolysis after perioperative antimicrobial prophylaxis with cefotetan.. 43:461-462. 2000
Improving patient satisfaction with time spent in an orthopedic outpatient clinic.. 43:431-436. 2000
Home prophylactic warfarin anticoagulation program after hip and knee arthroplasty.. 42:360-362. 1999
Ruptured esophageal intramural pseudodiverticulum: an unusual cause of mediastinitis in a child.. 42:389-391. 1999
The association between tamoxifen and the development of hepatocellular carcinoma: case report and literature review.. 42:211-214. 1999
Ontario hospitals' purchasing practices for hip and knee prostheses: a survey.. 41:309-315. 1998
Mechanical integrity of subchondral bone in osteochondral autografts and allografts.. 41:228-233. 1998
Ventriculoperitoneal shunt knot: a rare cause of bowel obstruction and ischemia.. 41:239-240. 1998
The carpal stretch test.. 41:119-126. 1998
Comparative study of continuous extrapleural intercostal nerve block and lumbar epidural morphine in post-thoracotomy pain.. 40:431-436. 1997
Superior mesenteric vein thrombosis after the Whipple procedure: an aggressive, combined treatment approach.. 40:467-470. 1997
Is wound infiltration with anesthetic effective as pre-emptive analgesia? A clinical trial in appendectomy patients. 40:213-217. 1997
Long-term survival after hepatic cryosurgery versus surgical resection for metastatic colorectal carcinoma: a critical review of the literature.. 40:175-181. 1997
Symposium on the management of inguinal hernias. 1. Introduction.. 40:185. 1997
Need for radiologists to interpret orthopedic total joint radiographs.. 40:148-150. 1997
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The value (and limitations) of surgical rate variation analysis.. 39:351-352. 1996
Colonic carcinoma presenting as an appendiceal abscess in a young woman.. 39:53-56. 1996
Reoperation for cysts of the thyroglossal duct.. 38:255-259. 1995
Spigelian hernias in infants: report of two cases.. 38:95-97. 1995
Total hip replacement: the case for noncemented femoral fixation because of age.. 38 Suppl 1:S61-S66. 1995
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CRANIOCERVICAL FUSION WITH CONTOURED LUQUE ROD AND AUTOGENIC BONE-GRAFT. 37:50-54. 1994
Anterior and posterior spinal fusion: comparison of one-stage and two-stage procedures.. 36:468-473. 1993
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A prospective evaluation of the Button gastrostomy in children.. 34:247-250. 1991
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Surgical palliation of spinal oncologic disease: a review and analysis of current approaches.. 34:129-131. 1991
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2021 Canadian Surgery Forum01. Design and validation of a unique endoscopy simulator using a commercial video game03. Is ethnicity an appropriate measure of health care marginalization?: A systematic review and meta-analysis of the outcomes of diabetic foot ulceration in the Aboriginal population04. Racial disparities in surgery — a cross-specialty matched comparison between black and white patients05. Starting late does not increase the risk of postoperative complications in patients undergoing common general surgical procedures06. Ethical decision-making during a health care crisis: a resource allocation framework and tool07. Ensuring stability in surgical training program leadership: a survey of program directors08. Introducing oncoplastic breast surgery in a community hospital09. Leadership development programs for surgical residents: a review of the literature10. Superiority of non-opioid postoperative pain management after thyroid and parathyroid operations: a systematic review and meta-analysis11. Timing of ERCP relative to cholecystectomy in patients with ductal gallstone disease12. A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials comparing intraoperative red blood cell transfusion strategies13. Postoperative outcomes after frail elderly preoperative assessment clinic: a single-institution Canadian perspective14. Selective opioid antagonists following bowel resection for prevention of postoperative ileus: a systematic review and meta-analysis15. Peer-to-peer coaching after bile duct injury16. Laparoscopic median arcuate ligament release: a video abstract17. Retroperitoneoscopic approach to adrenalectomy19. Endoscopic Zenker diverticulotomy: a video abstract20. Variability in surgeons’ perioperative management of pheochromocytomas in Canada21. The contribution of surgeon and hospital variation in transfusion practice to outcomes for patients undergoing elective gastrointestinal cancer surgery: a population-based analysis22. Perioperative transfusions for gastroesophageal cancers: risk factors and short- and long-term outcomes23. The association between frailty and time alive and at home after cancer surgery among older adults: a population-based analysis24. Psychological and workplace-related effects of providing surgical care during the COVID-19 pandemic in British Columbia, Canada25. Safety of venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography: a systematic review26. Complications and reintervention following laparoscopic subtotal cholecystectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis27. Synchronization of pupil dilations correlates with team performance in a simulated laparoscopic team coordination task28. Receptivity to and desired design features of a surgical peer coaching program: an international survey9. Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on rates of emergency department utilization due to general surgery conditions30. The impact of the current COVID-19 pandemic on the exposure of general surgery trainees to operative procedures31. Association between academic degrees and research productivity: an assessment of academic general surgeons in Canada32. Laparoscopic endoscopic cooperative surgery (LECS) for subepithelial gastric lesion: a video presentation33. Effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on acute care general surgery at an academic Canadian centre34. Opioid-free analgesia after outpatient general surgery: a pilot randomized controlled trial35. Impact of neoadjuvant immunotherapy or targeted therapies on surgical resection in patients with solid tumours: a systematic review and meta-analysis37. 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Geospatial analysis of severely injured rural patients in a geographically complex landscape57. Implementation of an incentive spirometry protocol in a trauma ward: a single-centre pilot study58. Impostor phenomenon is a significant risk factor for burnout and anxiety in Canadian resident physicians: a cross-sectional survey59. Understanding the influence of perioperative education on performance among surgical trainees: a single-centre experience60. The effect of COVID-19 pandemic on current and future endoscopic personal protective equipment practices: a national survey of 77 endoscopists61. Case report: delayed presentation of perforated sigmoid diverticulitis as necrotizing infection of the lower limb62. Investigating disparities in surgical outcomes in Canadian Indigenous populations63. Fundoplication is superior to medical therapy for Barrett esophagus disease regression and progression: a systematic review and meta-analysis64. 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Surgical treatment of esophageal cancer: trends in surgical approach and early mortality at a single institution over the past 18 years34. Adverse events and length of stay following minimally invasive surgery in paraesophageal hernia repair35. Long-term symptom control comparison of Dor and Nissen fundoplication following laparoscopic para-esophageal hernia repair: a retrospective analysis36. Willingness to pay: a survey of Canadian patients’ willingness to contribute to the cost of robotic thoracic surgery37. Radiomics in early-stage lung adenocarcinoma: a prediction tool for tumour immune microenvironments38. Effectiveness of intraoperative pyloric botox injection during esophagectomy: how often is endoscopic intervention required?39. An artificial intelligence algorithm for predicting lymph node malignancy during endobronchial ultrasound40. The effect of major and minor complications after lung surgery on length of stay and readmission41. 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Implications of near-infrared imaging and indocyanine green on anastomotic leaks following colorectal surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis02. Repeat preoperative endoscopy after regional implementation of electronic synoptic endoscopy reporting: a retrospective comparative study03. Consensus-derived quality indicators for operative reporting in transanal endoscopic surgery (TES)04. Colorectal lesion localization practices at endoscopy to facilitate surgical and endoscopic planning: recommendations from a national consensus Delphi process05. Black race is associated with increased mortality in colon cancer — a population-based and propensity-score matched analysis06. Improved survival in a cohort of patients 75 years and over with FIT-detected colorectal neoplasms07. Laparoscopic versus open loop ileostomy reversal: a systematic review and meta-analysis08. 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Sexuality and rectal cancer treatment: a qualitative study exploring patients’ information needs and expectations on sexual dysfunction after rectal cancer treatment17. Video-based interviews in selection process18. Impact of delaying colonoscopies during the COVID-19 pandemic on colorectal cancer detection and prevention19. Opioid use disorder associated with increased anastomotic leak and major complications after colorectal surgery20. Effectiveness of a rectal cancer education video on patient expectations21. Robotic-assisted rectosigmoid and rectal cancer resection: implementation and early experience at a Canadian tertiary centre22. An online educational app for rectal cancer survivors with low anterior resection syndrome: a pilot study23. The effects of surgeon specialization on the outcome of emergency colorectal surgery24. Outcomes after colorectal cancer resections in octogenarians and older in a regional New Zealand setting — What are the predictors of mortality?25. 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The association between bacterobilia and the risk of postoperative complications following pancreaticoduodenectomy02. Surgical outcome and quality of life following exercise-based prehabilitation for hepatobiliary surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis03. Does intraoperative frozen section and revision of margins lead to improved survival in patients undergoing resection of perihilar cholangiocarcinoma? A systematic review and meta-analysis04. Prolonged kidney procurement time is associated with worse graft survival after transplantation05. Venous thromboembolism following hepatectomy for colorectal metastases: a population-based retrospective cohort study06. Association between resection approach and transfusion exposure in liver resection for gastrointestinal cancer07. The association between surgeon volume and use of laparoscopic liver resection for gastrointestinal cancer08. Immune suppression through TIGIT in colorectal cancer liver metastases09. “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts” — a combined strategy to reduce postoperative pancreatic fistula after pancreaticoduodenectomy10. Laparoscopic versus open synchronous colorectal and hepatic resection for metastatic colorectal cancer11. Identifying prognostic factors for overall survival in patients with recurrent disease following liver resection for colorectal cancer metastasis12. Modified Blumgart pancreatojejunostomy with external stenting in laparoscopic Whipple reconstruction13. Laparoscopic versus open pancreaticoduodenectomy: a single centre’s initial experience with introduction of a novel surgical approach14. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy versus upfront surgery for borderline resectable pancreatic cancer: a single-centre cohort analysis15. Thermal ablation and telemedicine to reduce resource utilization during the COVID-19 pandemic16. Cost-utility analysis of normothermic machine perfusion compared with static cold storage in liver transplantation in the Canadian setting17. Impact of adjuvant therapy on overall survival in early-stage ampullary cancers: a single-centre retrospective review18. Presence of biliary anaerobes enhances response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma19. How does tumour viability influence the predictive capability of the Metroticket model? Comparing predicted-to-observed 5-year survival after liver transplant for hepatocellular carcinoma20. Does caudate resection improve outcomes in patients undergoing curative resection for perihilar cholangiocarcinoma? A systematic review and meta-analysis21. Appraisal of multivariable prognostic models for postoperative liver decompensation following partial hepatectomy: a systematic review22. 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