Simultaneous hernia repair following robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy is safe with low rates of mesh-related complications.

Robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) is the gold-standard treatment for localized prostate cancer in the USA. However, performing RARP along with a concomitant hernia repair with mesh is debatable because of the lack of well-designed studies on this subject. Some argue that this procedure may result in mesh infections and increased complications due to possible contact of mesh and urine.

Imaging-Associated Radiation Trends in a Puerto Rican Pediatric Surgical Population: Is Over-Radiation an Issue in Our Emergency Departments?

The increased use of CT scans has raised concerns regarding the risks of early radiation exposure in the Puerto Rico pediatric population. Available literature sustains that repeated exposure to imaging-related radiation in the pediatric population is associated with a 3-fold increase in the risk of developing pediatric hematogenous and central nervous system malignancies. It is for this reason that an international effort known as the Image Gently Campaign was created, mostly based on the "As Low As Reasonably Achievable" (ALARA) principle described by the Center for Disease Control.