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The impact of timing on outcomes in appendicectomy: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
The impact of timing on outcomes in appendicectomy: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
Appendicectomy remains the standard treatment for appendicitis. There is a lack of clarity on the timeframe in which surge...
Cesena guidelines: WSES consensus statement on laparoscopic-first approach to general surgery emergencies and abdominal trauma
Cesena guidelines: WSES consensus statement on laparoscopic-first approach to general surgery emergencies and abdominal trauma
Laparoscopy is widely adopted across nearly all surgical subspecialties in the elective setting. Initially finding indicat...
Declaration on infection prevention and management in global surgery
Declaration on infection prevention and management in global surgery
Surgeons in their daily practice are at the forefront in preventing and managing infections. However, among surgeons, appr...
Diagnostic performance of ultrasound in acute cholecystitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Diagnostic performance of ultrasound in acute cholecystitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
An updated overview of ultrasound (US) for diagnosis of acute cholecystitis (AC) remains lacking. This systematic review w...
Limb salvage and survival after urgent surgical treatment of popliteal artery aneurysm
Limb salvage and survival after urgent surgical treatment of popliteal artery aneurysm
Popliteal artery aneurysms (PAAs) need urgent treatment in case of acute thrombosis, distal embolization, or rupture. Few ...
Surgical management of ostomy complications: a MISSTO–WSES mapping review
Surgical management of ostomy complications: a MISSTO–WSES mapping review
The creation of an ileostomy or colostomy is a common surgical event, both in elective and in emergency context. The main ...
Enhanced perioperative care in emergency general surgery: the WSES position paper
Enhanced perioperative care in emergency general surgery: the WSES position paper
Enhanced perioperative care protocols become the standard of care in elective surgery with a significant improvement in pa...
Management of complicated diaphragmatic hernia in the acute setting: a WSES position paper
Management of complicated diaphragmatic hernia in the acute setting: a WSES position paper
Diaphragmatic hernia (DH) presenting acutely can be a potentially life-threatening condition. Its management continues to ...
Source control in emergency general surgery: WSES, GAIS, SIS-E, SIS-A guidelines
Source control in emergency general surgery: WSES, GAIS, SIS-E, SIS-A guidelines
Intra-abdominal infections (IAI) are among the most common global healthcare challenges and they are usually precipitated ...
Guided blood transfusion of trauma patients with rotational thromboelastometry: a single-center cohort study
Guided blood transfusion of trauma patients with rotational thromboelastometry: a single-center cohort study
Rotational thromboelastometry (ROTEM) is a blood test used to measure in vitro clot strength as a surrogate for a patient&...
Assessing and managing frailty in emergency laparotomy: a WSES position paper
Assessing and managing frailty in emergency laparotomy: a WSES position paper
Many countries are facing an aging population. As people live longer, surgeons face the prospect of operating on increasin...
Accuracy of diagnostic tests in cardiac injury after blunt chest trauma: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Accuracy of diagnostic tests in cardiac injury after blunt chest trauma: a systematic review and meta-analysis
The diagnosis of cardiac contusion, caused by blunt chest trauma, remains a challenge due to the non-specific symptoms it ...
Complex duodenal fistulae: a surgical nightmare
Complex duodenal fistulae: a surgical nightmare
A common feature of external duodenal fistulae is the devastating effect of the duodenal content rich in bile and pancreat...
WSES consensus guidelines on sigmoid volvulus management
WSES consensus guidelines on sigmoid volvulus management
Sigmoid volvulus is a common surgical emergency, especially in elderly patients. Patients can present with a wide range of...