Advances in Surgery, 2023, Volume 57-1

Advances in Surgery reviews the year's most important findings and updates within the field in order to provide surgeons with the current clinical information they need to improve patient outcomes. A distinguished editorial board, led by Dr. John L. Cameron, identifies key areas of major progress and controversy and invites preeminent specialists to contribute original articles devoted to these topics. These insightful overviews in general surgery inform and enhance clinical practice by bringing concepts to a clinical level and exploring their everyday impact on patient care. Contains 20 articles on such topics as screening for hepatocellular carcinoma; liver transplantation for colorectal liver metastases; what mesh should be used for hernia repair?; can colorectal surgery be performed as an outpatient surgery?; genetic testing; autotransplantation; radiofrequency ablation; and more.  Provides in-depth, clinical reviews in general surgery, providing actionable insights for clinical practice.  Presents the latest information in the field under the leadership of an experienced editorial team. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create these timely topic-based reviews.