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BJS Open is an openaccess journal from the BJS foundation and BJS Academy, featuring high-quality surgicalresearch, with a current Impact Factor of 3.4 (2024)
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👏👏👏Mark M Youssef, Abigail C Watson, Sarah A Profitt, Matthew Allaway, Yuni Ongso, Jonathan Sivakumar, Afrin N Kamal, Yuto Shimamura, Sarah K Thompson, David I Watson, Cuong P Duong, David S Liu
December 1, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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There are also ongoing refinements in patient selection for interventional therapy. This article reviews the latest developments, with a focus on available medium- to long-term outcome data and current active trials of evaluation.
December 1, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is highly prevalent and significantly impairs quality of life. Treatment for GORD is rapidly evolving due to advances in pharmacotherapy, surgical techniques, approaches, and devices.
December 1, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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Current pharmacological and procedural treatments for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease: comprehensive review
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Current pharmacological and procedural treatments for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease: comprehensive review
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is highly prevalent and significantly impairs quality of life. Treatment for GORD is rapidly evolving due to advan
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December 1, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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The findings highlight the need to balance functional outcomes with oncological benefits in future research.

👏👏👏Chun-Kai Liao, Yen-Lin Yu, Ya-Ting Kuo, Yu-Jen Hsu, Yih-Jong Chern, Yueh-Chen Lin, Pao-Shiu Hsieh, Jeng-Fu You, Jy-Ming Chiang
November 28, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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This meta-analysis of 65 studies involving 13 971 patients compared transanal with laparoscopic total mesorectal excision (TME) for rectal cancer. Transanal TME was associated with better surgical and oncological outcomes but a higher risk of major low anterior resection syndrome.
November 28, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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Transanal versus transabdominal total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer in minimally invasive surgery: meta-analysis
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Transanal versus transabdominal total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer in minimally invasive surgery: meta-analysis
This meta-analysis of 65 studies involving 13 971 patients compared transanal with laparoscopic total mesorectal excision (TME) for rectal cancer. Transana
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November 28, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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💜 In focus this Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month:

🔬Neoadjuvant therapy versus upfront surgery for resectable and borderline resectable pancreatic cancer: systematic review and meta-analysis

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November 27, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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👏👏👏Arthur Morris, Sally A Roberts, Nikki Grae, Chris Frampton
November 27, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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This study analysed the surgical site infection (SSI) rate for clean operations where cefazolin prophylaxis was used. There were 66 292 procedures where the timing (in minutes) was known. There was a higher SSI risk when prophylaxis was given more than 51 minutes before incision.
November 27, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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Timing of antibacterial prophylaxis and surgical site infection rates in clean orthopaedic and cardiac surgery
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Timing of antibacterial prophylaxis and surgical site infection rates in clean orthopaedic and cardiac surgery
This study analysed the surgical site infection (SSI) rate for clean operations where cefazolin prophylaxis was used. There were 66 292 procedures where th
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November 27, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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👏👏👏Emma Hansson, Nicholas Moellhoff, Susanne Ahlstedt Karlsson, Alexandra Uusimäki, Ilkka Kaartinen, Lisbet Rosenkrantz Hölmich, Rado Zic, Ruth Waters, Mark Henley, Riccardo E Giunta, Anna Elanderon behalf of the ESPRAS European Quality Indicator Group
November 26, 2025 at 5:11 AM
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Spanning six quality domains and incorporating structure, process, and outcome measures, including patient-reported outcomes and patient-reported experiences, these quality indicators offer a comprehensive foundation for future benchmarking and quality improvement across Europe.
November 26, 2025 at 5:11 AM
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This study used a structured Delphi process involving experts and patient representatives from 21 European countries to develop a consensus-based set of 41 quality indicators for breast reconstruction.
November 26, 2025 at 5:11 AM
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Quality indicators for breast reconstruction following cancer—an international Delphi consensus study supported by the European Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
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November 26, 2025 at 5:11 AM
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💜 November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month:

Check out 7️⃣ of the most important pancreatic papers published in BJS and BJS Open this year.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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💜 In focus this Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month:

🔬Predicting postoperative pancreatic fistula after robotic pancreatoduodenectomy

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November 25, 2025 at 8:14 AM
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👏👏👏Riadh Salem, Wing K Chou, Lorenzo Giorgi, Sivesh K Kamarajah, Sheraz R Markar
November 25, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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The overall quality of evidence was poor, with most studies non-randomized and at moderate risk of bias. Meta-regression identified industry involvement as a significant source of heterogeneity, highlighting the need for independent evaluation and cautious adoption.
November 25, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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This systematic review and meta-analysis of 90 studies (65 296 patients) found very low-certainty evidence suggesting possible benefits of robotic-assisted gastrectomy over conventional surgery.
November 25, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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Evaluating safety and quality of robotic-assisted gastric cancer surgery: meta-analysis and meta-regression
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November 25, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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👏👏👏Wen-Quan Wang, Yao-Lin Xu, Lin-Hui Tang, Jun-Yi He, Yu Li, Fei Liang, Yue-Ming Zhang, Wei Gan, Hua-Xiang Xu, Lei Zhang, Wen-Chuan Wu, Chen-Ye Shi, Yun Jin, Chong-Yi Jiang, Zheng Wang, Min He, Xu-An Wang, Yu-Dong Qiu, Liang Liu
November 24, 2025 at 5:12 AM
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A patented drainage device for external drainage was designed and the trial plans to enrol patients at moderate to high risk of postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) because retrospective data suggest that external drainage potentially reduces the incidence of POPF.
November 24, 2025 at 5:12 AM
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This article describes the protocol for a randomized clinical trial comparing the clinical benefit of external versus internal drainage techniques in pancreatoduodenectomy.
November 24, 2025 at 5:12 AM
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Impact of external drainage of the main pancreatic duct and common bile duct on postoperative pancreatic fistula following pancreatoduodenectomy: protocol for a multicentre randomized clinical trial
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November 24, 2025 at 5:12 AM