General Surgery News

02/28/2026

💊 Is bariatric surgery still relevant in the age of Ozempic?

Dr. Mitchell Roslin says yes—more than ever.

In this powerful essay, he traces the evolution of bariatric surgery and explains why GLP-1 drugs alone won’t solve the obesity epidemic.

Severe obesity, he argues, must be staged and treated as a disease that shortens life expectancy—and for many, surgery remains the only proven lifesaving option.

🔗 Read the full story: https://www.generalsurgerynews.com/a/tTMBAA/f

02/28/2026

Good assistants become great surgeons.

Dr. Barret Halgas sits down with mentors Drs. John Schriver and Steve Hetz to discuss how intentional training shapes confident, capable interns.

▶️ Watch Part 2 of Residency Breakroom: https://www.generalsurgerynews.com/a/DjYBAA/f

02/27/2026

More than 120,000 stomas are created annually in the U.S.
Parastomal hernia incidence? 30%–60%.
Recurrence after repair? Up to 75%.

At the American Hernia Society annual meeting, experts asked a hard question:

In the setting of likely failure, how do you “fail better”?

Full coverage: https://www.generalsurgerynews.com/a/QzcBAA/f

02/27/2026

The GLP-1 era is here—and surgeons need to adapt, not retreat.

From perioperative risk stratification to long-term outcomes, experts map how GLP-1s and surgery can work together in obesity care.

🩺 Full story here: https://www.generalsurgerynews.com/a/ADUBAA/f

02/27/2026

At SAGES 2026, surgeons will explore both the heart and science of practice:

💡 Connect to purpose: moral injury, career challenges, and mentorship
🌍 Global surgery: international panels & low-resource insights
🤖 Digital surgery: AI, robotics, telepresence, even space surgery

March 25-28 | Tampa, FL
sages2026.org

Read more: https://www.generalsurgerynews.com/a/eTcBAA/f

02/27/2026

“We make a stoma; we make a hernia.”

Parastomal hernia repair often begins with loss—and recurrence is common. But surgeons aren’t giving up.

At the American Hernia Society meeting, experts emphasized growth mindset, shared decision-making, and patient-centered goals in complex repairs.

Full story: https://www.generalsurgerynews.com/a/QzcBAA/f

02/27/2026

Managing a cesarean scar ectopic pregnancy requires careful planning and precision.

🎥 See how robotic assistance was used in this Best of SLS 2025 surgical video.

Presenter: Samantha Kegel, MD

👉 Watch the full case: https://www.generalsurgerynews.com/a/zjYBAA/f

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02/27/2026

How does a solo hernia surgeon thrive in a market full of major hospitals?

Dr. Todd Harris educates patients, builds trust through online videos, and leverages reviews to stand out.

Even in a competitive pond, a small fish can make a big splash. 🌊

Read more: https://www.generalsurgerynews.com/a/_TQBAA/f

02/26/2026

For years, surgeons have debated: Does lighter mesh mean better patient comfort?

Long-term data now suggest:
Comfort is similar.
Durability is not.

Heavyweight polypropylene mesh significantly reduced recurrence compared with medium-weight mesh—without increasing pain or lowering quality of life.

As David Krpata noted, durability remains the “holy grail” of hernia research.

See the six-year outcomes: https://www.generalsurgerynews.com/a/TjcBAA/f

02/26/2026

For many breast cancer patients, achieving a pathologic complete response after neoadjuvant therapy is associated with better long-term outcomes.

But even for those with residual disease, recurrence rates are improving—thanks to advances in systemic therapies.

Hope, biology, and individualized care all matter.

Read more: https://www.generalsurgerynews.com/a/TTcBAA/f

02/26/2026

Every successful surgical team has someone behind the scenes who keeps everything running seamlessly.

This office manager wasn’t just organized—she educated herself, guided patients, and mentored staff with wit and rigor.

Her legacy is a masterclass in leadership, patient care, and attention to detail.

Read more: https://www.generalsurgerynews.com/a/AzUBAA/f

02/26/2026

A 1976 plane crash changed trauma care forever.

After his injured children didn’t receive adequate care, James Styner, MD, helped create ATLS — transforming emergency care nationwide.

Now, decades later, gaps for children remain.

During the Scudder Oration at the American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress, Mary Fallat challenged the trauma community to make pediatric readiness the standard — not the exception.

Train them before you blame them.

Read more: https://www.generalsurgerynews.com/a/RTcBAA/f