BJS Academy SoMe review January 2024

Topical haemostatic agents in surgery
➡️ https://t.co/04IcbSDanq

1⃣Bone wax and putty
2⃣Absorbable matrix agents
3⃣Biologically active thrombin-based products
4⃣Autologous and other haemostatic adjuncts

Commercially available and autologous topical haemostatic agents can be… pic.twitter.com/daVBhzgfJW

— BJS (@BJSurgery) January 7, 2024

An observational cohort study on the effects of extended postoperative antibiotic prophylaxis on surgical-site infections in low- and middle-income countries
➡️ https://t.co/H14xin1y8Q

This cohort study evaluated whether postoperative antibiotic prophylaxis decreased the risk… pic.twitter.com/4PpJKS9rlC

— BJS (@BJSurgery) January 14, 2024

Surgical ergonomics: how and where to start?
➡️https://t.co/Yg4vYtzH7G

A clear and concise review presenting the key principles for optimal ergonomics in the OR.#surgery #SurgicalErgonomics #SoMe4Surgery @HalletJulie @DasariVm pic.twitter.com/MA36mBid4D

— BJS Academy (@BJSAcademy) January 12, 2024

📢Surgical Ergonomics – article of the month.

"It is high time that all surgical societies ensure their members are protected from work-related injuries before their discs get worn out and the nerves get entrapped."

Read in full 👇👇https://t.co/LwJM5RKAEF@DasariVm

— BJS Academy (@BJSAcademy) January 1, 2024

https://t.co/R1Plko408i 23 steps crucial to minimally invasive right hemicolectomy – do you agree? @Dukes_Club @escp_tweets @ASCRS_1 @ACPGBI https://t.co/PreqxTmYrf pic.twitter.com/hI6u2CiV7D

— BJS (@BJSurgery) January 11, 2024

Early trial results suggest there is no reason NOT to close fascia before mesh placement in lap ventral hernia repair https://t.co/J3IWiuKv92

What do you do? (assuming primary midline ventral hernia, 2-8cm in transverse diameter) @eurohernias @BritishHernia

— BJS (@BJSurgery) January 19, 2024

Comparing the accuracy of prediction models to detect clinically relevant post-hepatectomy liver failure early after major hepatectomy
➡️ https://t.co/Ll9cE3NCJM

Arterial lactate measurements were recently suggested as an early predictor of clinically relevant post-hepatectomy… pic.twitter.com/NO2efv6Jd5

— BJS (@BJSurgery) January 1, 2024

Laparoscopic ventral hernia repair: early follow-up of a randomized controlled study of primary fascial closure before mesh placement
➡️https://t.co/J3IWiuKv92

This #RCT investigated pain and hernia-site complications 3 months after laparoscopic ventral hernia repair with… pic.twitter.com/7fGGFWpd57

— BJS (@BJSurgery) January 4, 2024

📢As of 1 January 2024, what was formerly known as the BJS Society Limited, has been renamed the BJS Foundation Limited.

The change in name has been done to align better with the purpose and activities of the charity.

It will also support our strategic goal to grow the surgical…

— BJS Academy (@BJSAcademy) January 5, 2024

#polltime What is the minimum number of lymph nodes that should be examined after partial/total pancreatectomy for PDAC for adequate staging?#SoMe4Surgery #MedTwitter #SurgEd #Surgery @for_surgery @for_surgeons @modern_surgeon @surggpt @me4_so #some4hpb #some4tpl @hpb_so…

— BJS Open (@BjsOpen) January 28, 2024

Impact of wearable wireless continuous vital sign monitoring in abdominal surgical patients: before–after study
➡️https://t.co/890X7lMB5Q

A before–after study including 908 abdominal surgery patients showed wearable continuous vital signs monitoring on the general ward was… pic.twitter.com/vsGXgjMPNV

— BJS Open (@BjsOpen) January 20, 2024

#polltime abdominal drain placement after elective colorectal surgery leads to:#SoMe4Surgery @me4_so #MedTwitter #SurgEd #Surgery @for_surgery @for_surgeons @modern_surgeon @surggpt #colorectalsurgery #colorectalcancer @FightCRC #StepUp4CRC #ERAS @BJSAcademy @BJSurgery…

— BJS Open (@BjsOpen) January 7, 2024

#polltime
What diagnostic modality do you use for differentiating between adenomas and carcinomas of the ampulla of Vater?#some4hpb #some4tpl @DPCG_official @pancreatitis_nl @PancreasClub #PancreasClub2023 @PanCAN #PanCANawareness @EurPancClub @P_C_E_ @PhilipMueller_1…

— BJS (@BJSurgery) January 23, 2024

Lymph node examination and survival in resected pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma: retrospective study
➡️https://t.co/rWam25pY5L

This study examined 466 patients undergoing pancreatectomy for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) between 2007-2018 at two 🇩🇪European university… https://t.co/xzwp5Pjtgy pic.twitter.com/tAHmfJNvkG

— BJS Open (@BjsOpen) January 29, 2024

#polltime Epidural analgesia (EDA) nowadays standard for open surgery, but the role in laparscopic surgery remains unclear. For patients undergoing laparoscopic gastrectomy, does EDA or patient-controlled intravenous analgesia (PCIA) provide better pain control?#SoMe4Surgery…

— BJS Open (@BjsOpen) January 21, 2024

Improving communication and patient information recall via a question prompt list: #RCT
➡️https://t.co/Yd0drJBIyT

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of a novel question prompt list (QPL) on surgeon-patient communication, patient recall, anxiety, and consultation… pic.twitter.com/Rz8GptlRJ6

— BJS (@BJSurgery) January 2, 2024

Surgery for advanced adrenal malignant disease: recommendations based on European Society of Endocrine Surgeons consensus meeting
➡️ https://t.co/yaUVGHPRYy

🔥CHANGES TO CURRENT GUIDELINES🔥
1⃣Adrenocortical Carcinomas: Proposed change to 20 HU as a threshold for suspicion of… pic.twitter.com/qlhzkVfQOI

— BJS (@BJSurgery) January 24, 2024

Diagnostic accuracy of cross-sectional and endoscopic imaging in ampullary tumours: systematic review
➡️ https://t.co/sO6PNy3AR8

1⃣ EUS – Sensitivity 63-89%. Specificity 50-100%
2⃣ IDUS – Sensitivity 88-100%. Specificity 75%
3⃣ Forceps biopsy – Sensitivity 20-91%. Specificity… https://t.co/Y58axs0i4s pic.twitter.com/8F2K8UGv5h

— BJS (@BJSurgery) January 27, 2024

Congratulations @ProfW_edinsurg on delivering an insightful presentation for the #SRS24 BJS Lecture 👏👏

❓Are you interested in hearing this lecture but was unable to attend the @SocsSARS meeting? Follow us @BJSAcademy to see a recording🎥 of the lecture in the near future…. https://t.co/pHlQ2kxyxe

— BJS Academy (@BJSAcademy) January 12, 2024

Reactivation leakages following stoma reversal after rectal cancer surgery: an underestimated problem
➡️https://t.co/HYcUTeyRaB

🚫💦To prevent anastomotic leakage (AL) and to reduce its clinical consequences, diverting stomas are often constructed during index rectal cancer… pic.twitter.com/0B3sEBasNj

— BJS Open (@BjsOpen) January 17, 2024

Near-infrared fluorescence techniques to reduce hypocalcaemia after thyroidectomy
➡️https://t.co/tQBmoFcxVp

ℹ️ Increases the number of parathyroids found, and the rate of postoperative hypocalcaemia, but may be most useful for less experienced surgeons😷@BJSurgery @young_bjs

— BJS Academy (@BJSAcademy) January 28, 2024

Service implications of the revised 2022 NICE follow-up guidelines for stage IA–IIC melanoma
➡️ https://t.co/B9FyqgAbNe

Changes to the NICE melanoma follow-up guidelines in 2022 will result in approximately 20 000 fewer clinician-led appointments over a 5-year interval in Wales.… pic.twitter.com/zGW1dpwGM6

— BJS (@BJSurgery) January 26, 2024

Epidural versus patient-controlled intravenous analgesia on pain relief and recovery after laparoscopic gastrectomy for gastric cancer: randomized clinical trial
➡️https://t.co/tIYOjrcKMf

❓It remains unclear whether EDA is an imperative modality in laparoscopic gastrectomy (LG)… https://t.co/SKzcrmJWav pic.twitter.com/hl5AozLw2u

— BJS Open (@BjsOpen) January 22, 2024