Slow and Steady Wins the Race: A Solid Case for a 3-Stage Approach in Ulcerative Colitis.

Background: Approximately 10% to 20% of patients with ulcerative colitis require surgery during their disease course, of which the most common is the staged restorative proctocolectomy with IPAA.

Objective: The aim was to compare the rates of anastomotic leaks among all staged restorative proctocolectomy with IPAA procedures.

Design: This was a retrospective cohort study.

Unexplained systemic inflammatory response following ileostomy closure after ileal pouch-anal anastomosis: a deeper dive into a rare entity.

Aim: The purpose of this study is to shed light on a rare complication following ileostomy closure after 3-stage IPAA for further study and discussion.

Methods: Our department IPAA database was queried for all patients who underwent 3-stage IPAA creation from 2011 through 2018. Data was reviewed and analyzed using the SPSS application.

Analysis of Outcomes by Extraction Site following Subtotal Colectomy in Ulcerative Colitis: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Background: Ulcerative colitis frequently requires surgery as a definitive management strategy. The colonic specimen can be extracted from various sites including a midline incision, the stoma site, or a Pfannenstiel incision. It is unclear if one extraction site offers improved outcomes and fewer complications.

Second Primary Lung Cancers Demonstrate Similar Survival With Wedge Resection and Lobectomy.

Background: Patients who have undergone curative surgery for stage I lung cancer require continued surveillance owing to the risk of a second primary lung cancer developing. Early diagnosis allows for prompt intervention. However, as in primary cancers, the role of wedge vs lobar resections remains controversial.

Bronchoscopy Simulation Training as a Tool in Medical School Education.

Background: Procedural simulation training is rare at the medical school level and little is known about its usefulness in improving anatomic understanding and procedural confidence in students. Our aim is to assess the impact of bronchoscopy simulation training on bronchial anatomy knowledge and technical skills in medical students.

Methods: Medical students were recruited by email, consented, and asked to fill out a survey regarding their baseline experience.