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Leading lifelong #surgicaleducation. The BJS Academy is the educational arm of the BJS Foundation. A hub to meet, learn, be mentored, discuss, listen and understand the education and accreditation opportunities available. https://www.bjsacademy.com/
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BJS Academy @bjsacademy.bsky.social · 6h
Review of the recent RCT's published in the leading surgical journals worldwide
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🤿Dive into the latest review of #RandomizedClinicalTrials✨

Explore insights on #Endocrine, #UpperGI, #General, #Colorectal, #Vascular and #Plastic surgery.

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BJS Academy @bjsacademy.bsky.social · 1d
🆕 Pathogens, antibodies and graft fate: a translational perspective on pseudomonas aeruginosa in lung transplantation
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"This study reframes P. aeruginosa not just as a colonizer or infectious risk but as an active driver of immune activation and tolerance breakdown..."
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Article review: Liao F, Zhou D, Cano M, Liu Z, Scozzi D, Tague LK, et al. Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection induces intragraft lymphocytotoxicity that triggers lung transplant antibody-mediated…
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BJS Academy @bjsacademy.bsky.social · 1d
😷#RCT: Immediate versus early urinary catheter removal after gastrectomy under enhanced recovery after surgery protocols: randomized clinical trial
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💬 Immediate removal should be the standard of care. - @JJEarnshaw.bsky.social

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Wei C, Wang G, Wang H-F, Pan H-F, Jiang Z-W, Qu M-W. BJS Open 2025; 9: zraf088. In this study that included 181 procedures, immediate catheter removal improved postoperative comfort (P=0.041), and…
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BJS Academy @bjsacademy.bsky.social · 2d
😷#RCT: Post-thyroid surgery adhesion prevention using oxidized regenerated cellulose and hyaluronic acid: prospective, single-blinded, randomized study
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💬I didn’t realise this was a significant problem. - @JJEarnshaw.bsky.social

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Kuo T-C, Chen K-Y, Tsai Y-J, Lin M-T, Chang C-H, Wu M-H. BJS Open 2025; 9: zraf079. The use of both adhesion barriers resulted in measurable improvements in speech and swallowing in the first two…
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BJS Open @bjsopen.bsky.social · 14d
Definition of failure to rescue in gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary cancer surgery: national cohort study
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Definition of failure to rescue in gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary cancer surgery: national cohort study
This national cohort study examined how different definitions of failure to rescue (FTR) affect reported rates and hospital rankings after major gastrointe
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BJS Open @bjsopen.bsky.social · 10d
Postoperative complications in Hartmann’s procedure versus intersphincteric abdominoperineal excision in rectal cancer: randomized clinical trial (HAPIrect)
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Postoperative complications in Hartmann’s procedure versus intersphincteric abdominoperineal excision in rectal cancer: randomized clinical trial (HAPIrect)
Both Hartmann’s procedure and intersphincteric abdominoperineal excision are viable surgical options for patients unsuitable for anastomosis. Surgeons shou
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BJS Open @bjsopen.bsky.social · 7d
Oncological impact of unexpected horizontal tumour spread in oesophagogastric junction cancer
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Oncological impact of unexpected horizontal tumour spread in oesophagogastric junction cancer
Unexpected horizontal tumour spread, proximally and distally, significantly predicts poor survival and recurrence in oesophagogastric junction cancer. Intr
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BJS Open @bjsopen.bsky.social · 6d
Single and double faecal immunochemical test strategies are effective in risk stratification for patients with symptoms of per rectal bleeding suggestive of colorectal cancer
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Single and double faecal immunochemical test strategies are effective in risk stratification for patients with symptoms of per rectal bleeding suggestive of colorectal cancer
Faecal immunochemical testing (FIT) is effective in detecting colorectal cancer (CRC), even in patients with per rectal bleeding (PRB), a symptom tradition
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BJS Open @bjsopen.bsky.social · 3d
Risk factors and clinical consequences of interval cancers arising within faecal immunochemical testing-based colorectal cancer screening programme
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Risk factors and clinical consequences of interval cancers arising within faecal immunochemical testing-based colorectal cancer screening programme
Bowel cancer screening uses an initial faecal immunochemical test (FIT) with a positivity threshold set so that the colonoscopy workload generated is manag
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BJS Academy @bjsacademy.bsky.social · 3d
😷#RCT: Effectiveness of a patient decision aid for women considering post-mastectomy breast reconstruction
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💬Outcome depends on how good standard care is; if standard care is poor, the decision aid might be more valuable. - @JJEarnshaw.bsky.social

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Jansen BAM, Henskens IJ, Bargon CJ, Teunis T, Braakenburg A, Young-Afat DA et al. BJS 2025; 112: znaf151. In this single centre study that included 134 women, randomization to use of the decision-aid…
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BJS Academy @bjsacademy.bsky.social · 5d
😷#RCT:Comparison of postoperative analgesic effects of ultrasound-guided intercostal nerve block and transversus abdominis plane block in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy
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💬 Intercostal block better. - @JJEarnshaw.bsky.social

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Xu H, Song D, Wu Z, Lin C, Fu W, Wang F. BJS Open 2025; 9: zraf022. Analgesia requirement was lower (50mg versus 100mg Tramadol, P=0.012) over the first 24h in the group that had an intercostal…
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BJS Academy @bjsacademy.bsky.social · 6d
🏥 Perineal reconstruction for advanced pelvic malignancies
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🗨️ Different flaps have different advantages and complication profiles; tailor reconstructions according to individual patient needs and wishes. - Johanne Gormsen

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BJS Academy @bjsacademy.bsky.social · 7d
👏 Wishing our colleagues at @augishealth.bsky.social all the best for their annual conference #AUGIS2025 held 8-10 October!

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AUGIS > Home
Become a Member of AUGIS
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BJS Academy @bjsacademy.bsky.social · 8d
Have you read the surgical life interview with Bob Bairgrie?

"Stay loyal and accessible to patients, work hard and keep your composure under pressure, be the best surgeon you can be"
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BJS Academy @bjsacademy.bsky.social · 9d
🏥 Ethicolegal issues of innovation in endocrine surgery
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Quan-Yang Duh presents his BJS Lecture from the 2025 European Society of Endocrine Surgeons 11th Biennial Congress.

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BJS Academy @bjsacademy.bsky.social · 10d
😷#RCT:Comparison of catheter wound infusion, intrathecal morphine, and intravenous analgesia for postoperative pain management in open liver resection
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💬 Intrathecal morphine could be a useful alternative to thoracic epidural. - @jjearnshaw.bsky.social

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Rousseleau D, Plane B, Labreuche J, Pierache A, El Amine Y, Ethgen S et al. BJS Open 2025; 9: zraf074. In this study of 186 patients where thoracic epidural was not used, the lowest rescue dose of…
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BJS Academy @bjsacademy.bsky.social · 11d
Attention trainee organizations, student bodies, and organizations not currently partnering with #BJSFoundation!

You have until 1 November to apply for funding that supports educational activities.

🌍 Discover available opportunities and apply here ⬇️ buff.ly/H64rSQL

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BJS Academy publish the foremost journal for surgeons as well as offering surgeon education resources & courses.
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BJS Academy @bjsacademy.bsky.social · 12d
THRIVE Trial: Advancing Thromboprophylaxis in Superficial Venous Intervention
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The THRIVE trial represents a landmark step in addressing a critical gap in evidence for superficial venous intervention.

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BJS Academy @bjsacademy.bsky.social · 14d
🏆ARTICLE OF THE MONTH: Decision paralysis
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🏅In this month's most popular read by @pmccoubrie.bsky.social

#Radiology #Surgery #medsky #surgsky @bjsurgery.bsky.social @bjsopen.bsky.social #decisions
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BJS Academy @bjsacademy.bsky.social · 15d
🔍WebSurg focus - emergency surgery
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🌐Continuing our partnership with WebSurg, we bring you September's focus of the month🚀

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BJS Open @bjsopen.bsky.social · 20d
Effect of prehabilitation on postoperative outcomes in patients with upper gastrointestinal tract cancer: meta-analysis
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Effect of prehabilitation on postoperative outcomes in patients with upper gastrointestinal tract cancer: meta-analysis
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the clinical value of prehabilitation for patients undergoing surgery for upper gastrointestinal tumours
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BJS Open @bjsopen.bsky.social · 19d
Implementation of guideline recommendations in coloanal anastomosis: results from the Tender Loving Care in Coloanal Anastomosis survey
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Implementation of guideline recommendations in coloanal anastomosis: results from the Tender Loving Care in Coloanal Anastomosis survey
The Tender Loving Care in Coloanal Anastomosis (TLC-COLA) survey provides an overview of current surgical practices and perioperative strategies for coloan
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BJS Open @bjsopen.bsky.social · 16d
Management and risk factors for colonic volvulus: retrospective national cohort study
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Management and risk factors for colonic volvulus: retrospective national cohort study
Surgery should be recommended for colonic volvulus where co-morbidity, patient preference, and functional status allows. Surgically unfit patients have poo
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BJS Academy @bjsacademy.bsky.social · 17d
🚨 Last chance 🚨

Are you a surgical trainee or young surgeon with a story to tell?

Theme: My Most Rewarding Day as a Surgical Trainee 🩺

📝 Up to 500 words — or 🎥 5-minute video
📅 Deadline: 30 September 2025
📧 Send to: [email protected]
📖 Selected entries will be published on BJS Academy!
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BJS Academy @bjsacademy.bsky.social · 18d
🎓 Support for Educational Excellence! 🌟

Apply now to host a #BJSPrize at your annual meeting and award a monetary prize for the best paper! 🏆

Deadline: 1 November ⏳
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🌍 A great way to recognize academic achievement and support your organization’s educational activities!
Charitable activities
The BJS Foundation charitable activities are overseen by the Charity Committee.The Foundation provides a variety of benefits through its collaborations with strategic partners and partners. In 2021,…
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