The Ancient Mesopotamian civilization, the earliest known, emerged in the fourth millennium BCE.1 While the advent of medicine is established, there is little understanding of surgery’s origins. We sought to describe the characteristics and medical acumen of the surgeons of the first civilization.
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We congratulate the authors on their publication ‘The role of tumor phenotype in the surgical treatment of early-stage breast cancer’.1 We read the article with…
We sought to study the impact of antithrombotics(antiplatelets and anticoagulants) on robotic ventral hernia repair(RVHR).
Reoperative parathyroidectomy for recurrent/persistent primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) has high rates of failure. The goal of this study was to analyze our experience with imaging and…
The Parkland Grading Scale for Cholecystitis (PGS) was developed as an intraoperative grading scale to stratify gallbladder (GB) disease severity during laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). We…
The sequence of trauma care has traditionally prioritized the airway, then ensure appropriate breathing, and lastly, focusing on circulation, to stop the bleeding and improve…
We read with interest the article “Primary hyperparathyroidism after Radioactive iodine therapy. Is it a distinct clinical entity?”by Iuliana et al. We congratulate the authors…
We sought to explore the impact of sex, race, and insurance status on operative management of incisional hernias.
Mass shootings represent a significant problem in the United States (U.S.). This study aimed to examine trends in mass shootings in the U.S. over time.
Mass shootings represent a significant problem in the United States (U.S.). This study aimed to examine trends in mass shootings in the U.S. over time.
