Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on adolescents undergoing metabolic bariatric surgery.

Background: While the lasting effect of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold, the impact on adolescents undergoing bariatric surgery remains unseen.

Objective: We examined the impact of the pandemic on adolescents undergoing metabolic bariatric surgery.

Setting: Academic hospital, New York, NY.

Enhanced recovery after surgery improves clinical outcomes in adolescent bariatric surgery.

Background: Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols are evidence-based, multimodal approaches to optimize patient recovery and minimize complications.

Objectives: Our team evaluated clinical outcomes following the implementation of an ERAS protocol for adolescents undergoing metabolic and bariatric surgery.

Setting: Academic hospital, New York, NY, USA.

Extended Post Discharge Prophylaxis for Venous Thromboembolism Prevention After Bariatric Surgery.

Purpose: The utility of routine post-discharge VTE prophylaxis after bariatric surgery remains a matter of debate. While inpatient chemical prophylaxis decreases the risk of fatal pulmonary embolism, most thromboembolic events occur after discharge and carry high morbidity and mortality. To address this risk, apixaban was introduced as extended prophylaxis for 30 days after surgery.

An Open Operative Readiness Standard for Surgical Trainees.

Introduction: The American Board of Surgery is transitioning from a volume-based to a competency-based assessment of residents using Entrustable Professional Activities. This form of feedback and evaluation should also apply to operative procedures to help residents track their own progress. We describe an operative readiness tool that measures perceived competency in trainees across several operative, procedural, and clinical activities.

Attitudes Toward Surgical Innovation Research in the Pediatric Surgery Fellowship Match.

Introduction: Pediatric surgery applicants are increasingly pursuing research in non-traditional fields including surgical innovation. This study aims to evaluate the relative value that pediatric surgeons involved in fellow selection place on innovation experience compared to traditional research.

Methods: A cross-sectional web-based survey of American Pediatric Surgical Association members involved in the selection of pediatric surgical fellows was conducted.