Alex Forero-Torres, MD, PhD, FACS (@alexforerogens1) 's Twitter Profile
Alex Forero-Torres, MD, PhD, FACS

@alexforerogens1

MD, PhD, FACS, ESCP. Emergency Surgery. Colorectal Surgery. Laparoscopic Surgery

ID: 1044984969741971457

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buff.ly/3zEv57j Simultaneous #IncisionalHernia repair and #ColorectalSurgery: one or two-step procedure? #HerniaSurgery #AWR #OpenAccess

buff.ly/3zEv57j Simultaneous #IncisionalHernia repair and #ColorectalSurgery: one or two-step procedure?

#HerniaSurgery #AWR #OpenAccess
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Reinforced tension-line suture after laparotomy: early results of the #RCT ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/bjs/zn… An alternative to mesh reinforcement in fascial closure is the reinforced tension-line (RTL) suture technique In this RCT of patients undergoing elective surgery for colorectal

Reinforced tension-line suture after laparotomy: early results of the #RCT
➡️ doi.org/10.1093/bjs/zn…

An alternative to mesh reinforcement in fascial closure is the reinforced tension-line (RTL) suture technique
In this RCT of patients undergoing elective surgery for colorectal
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Development and validation of a novel tool for identification and categorization of non-technical errors associated with surgical mortality ➡️doi.org/10.1093/bjs/zn… Many errors in surgery occur because of poor non-technical skills The aim of this study was to create a tool to

Development and validation of a novel tool for identification and categorization of non-technical errors associated with surgical mortality
➡️doi.org/10.1093/bjs/zn…

Many errors in surgery occur because of poor non-technical skills
The aim of this study was to create a tool to
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Anastomotic leak after manual circular stapled left-sided bowel surgery: analysis of technology-, disease-, and patient-related factors ➡️doi.org/10.1093/bjsope… Across 3305 prospectively collected left-sided colorectal procedures involving a circular stapled anastomosis,

Anastomotic leak after manual circular stapled left-sided bowel surgery: analysis of technology-, disease-, and patient-related factors
➡️doi.org/10.1093/bjsope…

Across 3305 prospectively collected left-sided colorectal procedures involving a circular stapled anastomosis,
Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery (@jtraumacutesurg) 's Twitter Profile Photo

In stable trauma patients with blunt liver injury and contrast extravasation, an observation-first approach reduced liver-related complications without increasing mortality compared to angioembolization-first. Peter Nguyen Jeff Nahmias MD MHPE FACS FCCM UC Irvine Surgery journals.lww.com/jtrauma/abstra…

In stable trauma patients with blunt liver injury and contrast extravasation, an observation-first approach reduced liver-related complications without increasing mortality compared to angioembolization-first.

<a href="/PeterDNguyen_MD/">Peter Nguyen</a> <a href="/jnahmias1/">Jeff Nahmias MD MHPE FACS FCCM</a> <a href="/UCIrvineSurgery/">UC Irvine Surgery</a>

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In patients with duodenal injury complicated by postop leak parenteral nutrition didn't decrease time to leak closure. Enteral nutrition was associated w/ lower rates of infectious complications & shorter LOS & should be the preferred choice of nutrition. journals.lww.com/jtrauma/abstra…

In patients with duodenal injury complicated by postop leak parenteral nutrition didn't decrease time to leak closure. Enteral nutrition was associated w/ lower rates of infectious complications &amp; shorter LOS &amp; should be the preferred choice of nutrition.

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This CWIS guideline follow-up for patients with traumatic rib fractures - those who do not undergo surgical stabilization should be followed for at least 1 month and those who undergo surgical stabilization should be followed for at least 3 months. journals.lww.com/jtrauma/abstra…

This CWIS guideline follow-up for patients with traumatic rib fractures - those who do not undergo surgical stabilization should be followed for at least 1 month and those who undergo surgical stabilization should be followed for at least 3 months. 

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Safe emergency general surgery - ASGBI statement ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/bjs/zn… Recommendations for safe and efficient EGS care 1⃣Safe staffing levels are essential, defined by EGS admissions and inpatient volume, not hospital size 2⃣ EGS services should be available and contracted

Safe emergency general surgery - <a href="/asgbi/">ASGBI</a> statement
➡️ doi.org/10.1093/bjs/zn…

Recommendations for safe and efficient EGS care
1⃣Safe staffing levels are essential, defined by EGS admissions and inpatient volume, not hospital size
2⃣ EGS services should be available and contracted
Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery (@jtraumacutesurg) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This algorithm provides a stepwise approach to the initial management of hemorrhagic shock resuscitation based on based recommendations and is intended to be used in conjunction with damage control surgery during the initial phases of trauma care. journals.lww.com/jtrauma/fullte…

This algorithm provides a stepwise approach to the initial management of hemorrhagic shock resuscitation based on based recommendations and is intended to be used in conjunction with damage control surgery during the initial phases of trauma care.

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Alternative treatments to treat perforated peptic ulcer: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials rdcu.be/ekilj

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🌟Best in Surgery🌟 Guidelines for perioperative care in elective colorectal surgery: enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Society recommendations surgjournal.com/article/S0039-… Ulf Gustafsson Mary Brindle Sameh Emile, MD, FACS Martin Hübner Steven D Wexner MD, PhD Julio Mayol #OpenAccess #SoMe4Surgery

🌟Best in Surgery🌟

Guidelines for perioperative care in elective colorectal surgery: enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Society recommendations

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<a href="/ulfog/">Ulf Gustafsson</a> <a href="/MaryEBrindle/">Mary Brindle</a> <a href="/dr_samehhany81/">Sameh Emile, MD, FACS</a> <a href="/MartinHbner3/">Martin Hübner</a> 
<a href="/SWexner/">Steven D Wexner MD, PhD</a> <a href="/juliomayol/">Julio Mayol</a> 

#OpenAccess
#SoMe4Surgery
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🧠Surgery isn’t about dexterity—it’s about judgement. ➡️bjsacademy.com/bjs-academy/su… In his latest blog, Paul reflects on clinical decision-making, its pitfalls, and the modern epidemic of decision paralysis in hospitals. Paul McCoubrie BJS BJS Open #surgery SoMe4Surgery #decision

🧠Surgery isn’t about dexterity—it’s about judgement.
➡️bjsacademy.com/bjs-academy/su…

In his latest blog, Paul reflects on clinical decision-making, its pitfalls, and the modern epidemic of decision paralysis in hospitals.

<a href="/PMccoubrie/">Paul McCoubrie</a> <a href="/BJSurgery/">BJS</a> <a href="/BjsOpen/">BJS Open</a> #surgery <a href="/me4_so/">SoMe4Surgery</a> #decision
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Management and risk factors for colonic volvulus: retrospective national cohort study ➡️doi.org/10.1093/bjsope… Surgery should be recommended for colonic volvulus where co-morbidity, patient preference, and functional status allows. Surgically unfit patients have poorer

Management and risk factors for colonic volvulus: retrospective national cohort study
➡️doi.org/10.1093/bjsope…

Surgery should be recommended for colonic volvulus where co-morbidity, patient preference, and functional status allows. Surgically unfit patients have poorer