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Canadian Journal of Surgery | Journal canadien de chirurgie

Providing surgeons with an effective vehicle for the dissemination of observations in the areas of clinical and basic science research

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Hysteroscopies:
The relocation of appropriate gynecologic procedures from the OR to an ambulatory setting provides quality care and improves access without increasing cost to the system.
➡️https://www.canjsurg.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cjs.008825
The relocation of appropriate gynecologic procedures from the OR to an ambulatory setting provides quality care and improves access without increasing cost to the system. Commentary: The migration of hysteroscopy from the operating room to an ambulatory setting. Thiel et al. Can J Surg February 4, 2026 69 (1) E68-E70; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1503/cjs.008825
February 6, 2026 at 2:35 PM
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Incomplete colonoscopies:
The poorer prognosis associated delayed or missing follow-up highlights the importance of respecting provincial guidelines for follow-up after incomplete colonoscopies.
➡️https://www.canjsurg.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cjs.003425
The poorer prognosis associated delayed or missing follow-up highlights the importance of respecting provincial guidelines for follow-up after incomplete colonoscopies. Research. The impact of incomplete colonoscopies: a single-centre retrospective study. Abdelli et al. Can J Surg February 4, 2026 69 (1) E59-E67; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1503/cjs.003425
February 5, 2026 at 4:07 PM
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The impact of incomplete colonoscopies: a single-centre retrospective study.

New articles on incomplete colonoscopies, hysteroscopies, and surgical outcomes in nonagenarians.
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CJS Volume 69 Issue 1. Read the latest on: Incomplete colonoscopies, Hysteroscopy in an ambulatory setting, Surgical outcomes in nonagenarians. Image: Doctor explaining colonoscopy results to patient using monitor images on screen.
February 4, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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Health care costs of major upper-extremity amputations in Ontario:
High health care costs exceeding controls, with implications for vascularized composite allotransplantation.
➡️https://www.canjsurg.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cjs.000525
Upper-extremity amputation has high health care costs exceeding controls, with implications for vascularized composite allotransplantation. Research: Health care costs of major upper-extremity amputations in Ontario: a retrospective matched-cohort analysis with considerations for transplantation. Duru et al. Can J Surg January 20, 2026 69 (1) E48-E58; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1503/cjs.000525
January 22, 2026 at 1:44 PM
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Reconstructive surgery and immigration status:
Immigrant females with breast cancer in Ontario undergo immediate and delayed breast reconstruction less often than nonimmigrant females.
➡️https://www.canjsurg.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cjs.012324
Immigrant females with breast cancer in Ontario undergo immediate and delayed breast reconstruction less often than nonimmigrant females. Research: Reconstructive surgery and immigration status among females with breast cancer. Lovrics et al. Can J Surg January 20, 2026 69 (1) E38-E47; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1503/cjs.012324
January 21, 2026 at 2:56 PM
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Reconstructive surgery and immigration status among females with breast cancer.

New articles on reconstructive surgery and immigration status, and costs of major upper-extremity amputations.
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Read the latest on - Reconstructive surgery and immigration status - Costs of major upper-extremity amputations. Image: Surgical image showing breast reconstruction after mastectomy in a breast cancer patient with pale skin.
January 20, 2026 at 3:13 PM
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The burden of trauma:
There is a marked disparity in trauma-related mortality between Eeyou Istchee and the rest of Quebec, with motor vehicle collisions the leading cause of trauma death.
➡️https://www.canjsurg.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cjs.011325
There is a marked disparity in trauma-related mortality between Eeyou Istchee and the rest of Quebec, with motor vehicle collisions the leading cause of trauma death. Research - The burden of trauma in Eeyou Istchee (Cree territories, James Bay): epidemiology, transfers, and patient outcomes. Alsuwaidi et al. Can J Surg January 13, 2026 69 (1) E30-E36; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1503/cjs.011325.
January 15, 2026 at 2:58 PM
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Is pneumonectomy still relevant for non–small cell lung cancer? Long-term overall survival from a 15-year experience.
➡️https://www.canjsurg.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cjs.007524
Pneumonectomy remains a valuable therapeutic option when treating patients with non–small cell lung cancer with a curative intent with regard to their overall survival, but it remains a procedure with high perioperative morbidity and mortality. Research: Is pneumonectomy still relevant for non–small cell lung cancer? Long-term overall survival from a 15-year experience. Hache et al. Can J Surg January 13, 2026 69 (1) E22-E29; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1503/cjs.007524
January 14, 2026 at 8:47 PM
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Is pneumonectomy still relevant for NSCLC? Long-term overall survival from a 15-year experience.

New articles on pneumonectomy in patients with NSCLC and the burden of trauma in Eeyou Istchee.
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CJS Volume 69 Issue 1. Read the latest on: pneumonectomy in patients with NSCLC, the burden of trauma in Eeyou Istchee. Image: Pneumonectomy model showing the anatomy of the lungs, with one lung removed.
January 13, 2026 at 1:52 PM
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On episode 186 of #ColdSteel, Dr. Adnan Alseidi discusses surgical education. What are the phases of mastery? Should we really be aiming for that? And how do we create trust between attending and trainees?
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E186: Adnan Alseidi on surgical education. Graphic includes podcast title, episode number, and an illustration of headphones/microphone.
January 12, 2026 at 1:34 PM
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Socioeconomic status and the management of rotator cuff tears:
Patients of lower socioeconomic status were less likely to undergo repair and more likely to face delays in publicly funded care.
➡️https://www.canjsurg.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cjs.010924
Patients of lower socioeconomic status were less likely to undergo rotator cuff repair and more likely to face delays in publicly funded care. Research: The impact of socioeconomic status on the management of rotator cuff tears in a publicly funded health care system. Honoki et al. Can J Surg January 6, 2025 69 (1) E15-E21; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1503/cjs.010924
January 9, 2026 at 1:28 PM
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Continuous muscle compartment pressure in patients with extremity trauma:
Patterns highlighted population-specific pressure behaviour and supported continuous monitoring.
➡️https://www.canjsurg.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cjs.001525
Patterns highlighted population-specific pressure behaviour and supported continuous monitoring as a valuable tool for identifying ACS risk after orthopedic trauma. Research: Pre- and postsurgery measurements of continuous muscle compartment pressure in patients with extremity trauma. Bouklouch et al. Can J Surg January 6, 2025 69 (1) E10-E14; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1503/cjs.001525
January 8, 2026 at 3:52 PM
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“Bring your own” reusables to surgery:
Reusable bags for patient belongings and reusable water bottles is an environmentally friendly initiative to reduce the carbon footprint of an OR.
➡️https://www.canjsurg.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cjs.001325
Transitioning to reusable bags for patient belongings and reusable water bottles is an environmentally friendly initiative to reduce the carbon footprint of an OR. “Bring your own” reusables to surgery: an environmental sustainability quality-improvement initiative. Brar et al. Can J Surg January 6, 2025 69 (1) E1-E9; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1503/cjs.001325
January 7, 2026 at 3:12 PM
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“Bring your own” reusables to surgery.

New articles on reusables in surgery, continuous muscle compartment pressure, and socioeconomic status and rotator cuff repair.
➡️ www.canjsurg.ca/content/69/1
CJS Volume 69 Issue 1. Read the latest on reusables in surgery, continuous muscle compartment pressure, socioeconomic status and rotator cuff repair. Image: Person refilling reusable water bottle at a hospital water station.
January 6, 2026 at 3:13 PM
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On this episode of #ColdSteel, Dr. Teresa Purzner discusses developing a cure for pediatric brain tumors, entrepreneurship, and design-thinking in healthcare.
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Episode 185 of the Cold Steel Podcast features Teresa Purzner discussing developing a cure for pediatric brain tumors, entrepreneurship, and design-thinking in healthcare. Graphic includes podcast title, episode number, and an illustration of headphones/microphone
December 18, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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La traumatologie au Canada:
Nous devons continuellement plaider haut et fort pour un système de traumatologie capable de fournir rapidement des soins de grande qualité.
➡️https://www.canjsurg.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cjs.022025-f
En tant que membres d’une communauté chirurgicale, nous devons continuellement plaider haut et fort pour un système de traumatologie capable de fournir rapidement des soins de grande qualité à l’ensemble de la population canadienne. Éditorial Pouvons-nous encore sauver la traumatologie au Canada? Ball et al. Can J Surg December 10, 2025 68 (6) E493-E494; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1503/cjs.022025-f
December 17, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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Trauma care in Canada:
As a surgical community, we must advocate, loudly and consistently, for a trauma system capable of providing timely, high-quality injury care to all Canadians.
➡️https://www.canjsurg.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cjs.022025
As a surgical community, we must advocate, loudly and consistently, for a trauma system capable of providing timely, high-quality injury care to all Canadians. Editorial - Is Canadian trauma care still salvageable? Ball et al. Can J Surg December 10, 2025 68 (6) E491-E492; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1503/cjs.022025
December 17, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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Personalized prehabilitation:
Personalized prehabilitation focused on social determinants of health can accelerate recovery and improve surgical outcomes.
➡️https://www.canjsurg.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cjs.010425
Personalized prehabilitation focused on social determinants of health can accelerate recovery and improve surgical outcomes. Discussions in Surgery - Personalized prehabilitation: a health promotion tool to improve surgical outcomes. Majeed et al. Can J Surg December 10, 2025 68 (6) E487-E490; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1503/cjs.010425
December 16, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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Quality of life following CRS/HIPEC:
Quality of life after CRS/HIPEC showed dynamic recovery over 12 months and was influenced by clinical, demographic, and psychosocial factors.
➡️https://www.canjsurg.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cjs.006125
Quality of life after CRS/HIPEC showed dynamic recovery over 12 months and was influenced by clinical, demographic, and psychosocial factors. Research: Quality of life following cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy: a Canadian experience. Taqi et al. Can J Surg December 10, 2025 68 (6) E476-E486; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1503/cjs.006125
December 15, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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Digital navigation during AA-THA:
The use of navigation software in anterior-approach total hip arthroplasty is safe and effective to achieve more accurate postoperative leg length.
➡️https://www.canjsurg.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cjs.013224
The use of navigation software in anterior-approach total hip arthroplasty is safe and effective to achieve more accurate postoperative leg length. Research: Effect of digital navigation during anterior-approach total hip arthroplasty on patient outcomes. Birk et al. Can J Surg December 10, 2025 68 (6) E469-E475; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1503/cjs.013224
December 12, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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Second victim syndrome among surgeons:
Experienced mainly as psychological distress, many reported interest in a peer support program to address this phenomenon.
➡️https://www.canjsurg.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cjs.005125
Surgeons experienced second victim syndrome mainly as psychological distress, and many reported interest in a peer support program to address this phenomenon. Research Exploring second victim syndrome among surgeons at the University of Toronto and assessing the need for peer support Vernon et al. Can J Surg December 10, 2025 68 (6) E495-E502; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1503/cjs.005125
December 11, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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Exploring second victim syndrome among surgeons at the University of Toronto and assessing the need for peer support.

New articles on second victim syndrome, digital navigation, quality of life, and more.
➡️ www.canjsurg.ca/content/68/6
CJS Volume 68 Issue 6. Read the latest on: - Second victim syndrome - Digital navigation - Quality of life - Personalized prehabilitation - Trauma care in Canada. Image: Stressed male surgeon making a phone call in the hallway.
December 10, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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Virtual perioperative smoking cessation bundle in a tertiary care hospital:
The BuTT Out Pilot showed that the bundle is feasible and results in patients using evidence-based quit aids.
➡️CJS Volume 68, Issue 6 – link in bio.
The BuTT Out Pilot showed that a virtual perioperative smoking cessation bundle is feasible and results in patients using evidence-based quit aids. Research A pilot randomized trial of a virtual perioperative smoking cessation bundle in a tertiary care hospital Pillar et al. Can J Surg November 13, 2025 68 (6) E460-E468; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1503/cjs.016224
November 17, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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Integrated ambulatory care program for joint replacement surgery:
A safe and effective model of improving access for patients requiring joint replacement surgery.
➡️https://www.canjsurg.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cjs.015124
Integrated ambulatory care is a safe and effective model of improving access for patients requiring joint replacement surgery. Research Early experience of an integrated ambulatory care program for joint replacement surgery Morgan et al. Can J Surg November 13, 2025 68 (6) E452-E459; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1503/cjs.015124
November 14, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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A pilot randomized trial of a virtual perioperative smoking cessation bundle in a tertiary care hospital.

New articles on smoking cessation and joint replacement surgery.
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CJS Volume 68 Issue 6. Read the latest on - Smoking cessation - Joint replacement surgery. Image: Photo of cigarettes falling like dominoes to a column of letter blocks that read “stop.”
November 13, 2025 at 5:05 PM