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General Surgery News, is a monthly newspaper designed to keep general surgeons abreast of the latest developments in the field. The publication features extensive meeting coverage, analysis of journal articles, educational reviews, and information on new drugs and products.

A multicenter U.S. trial has confirmed the Hugo robotic-assisted system is safe and effective for inguinal and ventral h...
11/30/2025

A multicenter U.S. trial has confirmed the Hugo robotic-assisted system is safe and effective for inguinal and ventral hernia repair — marking a key milestone for robotic surgery in the U.S.

➡️ “The Enable Hernia Repair study is the first IDE trial of a new robotic platform, and we’re excited to add it to our armamentarium,” said Dr. David Chen.

Read how this next-gen system could reshape the robotic landscape — and what surgeons are saying about its potential: https://www.generalsurgerynews.com/a/zzMBAA/f

💊 Could hormone therapy be the key to lasting success after weight-loss surgery?Bariatric surgeon Dr. Daniel Cottam shar...
11/29/2025

💊 Could hormone therapy be the key to lasting success after weight-loss surgery?

Bariatric surgeon Dr. Daniel Cottam shares how testosterone and estradiol supplementation can help patients keep muscle, improve metabolism, and enhance quality of life after surgery.

✅ Less muscle loss
✅ Better energy and mood
✅ Reduced risk for heart disease, cancer, and dementia
✅ Affordable, long-term results

📖 Read more: https://www.generalsurgerynews.com/a/tDMBAA/f

💊 Is bariatric surgery still relevant in the age of Ozempic?Dr. Mitchell Roslin says yes—more than ever.In this powerful...
11/29/2025

💊 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

💊 Boosting Weight Loss After Sleeve Gastrectomy in TeensA new study shows that restarting GLP-1 medications like semaglu...
11/28/2025

💊 Boosting Weight Loss After Sleeve Gastrectomy in Teens

A new study shows that restarting GLP-1 medications like semaglutide after surgery can:
✅ Increase total weight loss (55% vs 45%)
✅ Reduce emotional/reward-based overeating 2–4x
✅ Be safely tolerated

“Obesity is chronic & relapsing—treatment should include multiple tools,” says Dr. Vidmar.

Read more: https://www.generalsurgerynews.com/a/5TIBAA/f

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃We’re grateful for our readers, contributors, and the entire healthcare community. Wishing you a sa...
11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

We’re grateful for our readers, contributors, and the entire healthcare community. Wishing you a safe and joyful holiday.

Safety concerns may no longer justify restricting robotic surgery to daytime hours.A new study finds after-hours robotic...
11/27/2025

Safety concerns may no longer justify restricting robotic surgery to daytime hours.

A new study finds after-hours robotic cholecystectomy is safe, effective, and may even improve hospital efficiency.

Read more here: https://www.generalsurgerynews.com/a/0TMBAA/f

New research offers reassurance: Bariatric surgery is safe for patients with liver disease—even those with high BMI.Desp...
11/25/2025

New research offers reassurance: Bariatric surgery is safe for patients with liver disease—even those with high BMI.

Despite slightly higher rates of readmissions and minor complications, mortality and cardiopulmonary outcomes were comparable to patients without liver disease.
Presented at by Dr. Jessica Biller.

Read more here 🔗 https://www.generalsurgerynews.com/a/0DMBAA/f

“Surgeons have tremendous responsibility in the cancer space to move the needle beyond better local control toward impro...
11/23/2025

“Surgeons have tremendous responsibility in the cancer space to move the needle beyond better local control toward improvements in long-term cancer mortality.”

At Penn Medicine, Dr. Rachel Kelz and colleagues are doing just that — leveraging data, AI, and even “low-tech” solutions to transform surgical outcomes across every phase of care.

📊 From smarter screening to ambient listening and predictive discharge planning — data is driving better patient outcomes.

➡️ Read the full story: https://www.generalsurgerynews.com/a/zTMBAA/f

📊 A new Cleveland Clinic study finds that 1 in 5 gastric bypass patients may develop marginal ulcers, and the risk rises...
11/23/2025

📊 A new Cleveland Clinic study finds that 1 in 5 gastric bypass patients may develop marginal ulcers, and the risk rises to 1 in 3 for those who had a sleeve-to-bypass conversion.

Researchers say it’s important to monitor for risk factors like smoking, NSAID use, and H. pylori infection—and to consider alternative procedures when appropriate.

Read more here: https://www.generalsurgerynews.com/a/4jIBAA/f

📊 A new study presented at SAGES 2025 found that patients with higher BMI are more likely to experience frailty, particu...
11/22/2025

📊 A new study presented at SAGES 2025 found that patients with higher BMI are more likely to experience frailty, particularly with fatigue and mobility challenges, before ventral hernia repair.

Researchers say this highlights the need to screen for frailty in patients with obesity—and to focus on improving function and strength before surgery.

Read more here: https://www.generalsurgerynews.com/a/4zIBAA/f

GLP-1 medications have changed the conversation around obesity — but surgery remains the gold standard for lasting weigh...
11/22/2025

GLP-1 medications have changed the conversation around obesity — but surgery remains the gold standard for lasting weight-loss and disease reversal, according to an expert panel at .

💬 “Surgery is the most effective and lifesaving treatment we have right now,” said Dr. Matthew Hutter.

Hear from leading experts, including Drs. Thomas Tsai, Monali Misra, and Richard Peterson, on how precision surgery and individualized care are shaping the future of obesity treatment.

👉 Read the full story: https://www.generalsurgerynews.com/a/zjMBAA/f

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