Surgery

Open, Robotic-Assisted Prostate Surgery Have Similar Cumulative Costs

By

Jody A. Charnow

Robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy is associated with higher costs than open radical prostatectomy at the index hospitalization for the surgery, but it is associated with less healthcare use during the 1 year after discharge.

Optimal Postoperative Follow-up After Mohs Surgery

By

Julie Scott, ANP-BC, AOCNP

A randomized study determined whether a follow-up phone call after Mohs surgery improved patient satisfaction, and the optimal timing for the call.

Global Demand for Cancer Surgery Expected to Climb

Greatest relative increase projected to occur in 34 low-income countries, which have largest gaps in workforce requirements.

Oral vs IV Acetaminophen in Preoperative Multimodality Pain Management: Are They Equal?

By

Susan Moench, PhD, PA-C

Retrospective analysis sought to determine the effectiveness, cost, and impact on postoperative opioid use for the 2 formulations when used in a perioperative pain management regimen.

Study: No Need to Rush Surgery for High-Risk Prostate Cancer

By

Jody A. Charnow

Delaying radical prostatectomy for high-risk clinically localized prostate cancer for up to 6 months does not increase the risk for adverse pathologic outcomes, a study found.

Prostate Cancer Pathology Not Worse With Delayed Surgery

Delayed radical prostatectomy not linked to higher risk for adverse pathological outcomes in high-risk prostate cancer.

Study Identified Improvement Points for Psychological Support Following Stoma Surgery

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

Interview study identified categories in which improved psychological support services are needed for these patients.

Randomized Study Reveals Challenges in Lymphedema Prevention for Breast Cancer Survivors

By

Susan Moench, PhD, PA-C

Researchers compared standard lymphedema education with education plus compression sleeve/gauntlet and exercises in breast cancer survivors.

Quality of Life Varies With Breast Cancer Surgery Type

Body image, sexual health, anxiety worse after bilateral mastectomy.

Breast Cancer Surgery Feasible for Most Fit Older Women

Hormone therapy alone may be as good as surgery if life expectancy is less than four years.