Clinical Decision-Making in Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Exploration: Choosing Between Primary Closure and T-Tube Drainage.
This narrative review demonstrates that laparoscopic bile duct exploration primary closure provides superior outcomes compared to T-tube drainage when complete stone clearance is achieved. Evidence shows shorter operative times, reduced hospital stays,…
Impact of Preoperative Marijuana Use on Functional Recovery and Complications After Spinopelvic Fusion in Adult Spinal Deformity.
With the rising prevalence of marijuana use and increasing rates of complex spinal deformity surgeries, understanding the impact of cannabis on perioperative...
What a 2026 Spinopelvic Fusion Study Adds to the Conversation
Cannabis use before spine surgery is a question many patients and surgeons now face with very little procedure-specific guidance. This review examines a 2026 study of spinopelvic fusion patients and finds that preoperative cannabis use was not associated…
Older Adults Using Cannabis Before Surgery Report More Pain and Opioid Use
A 2024 study on cannabis postoperative pain older adults reveals that cannabis users report higher pain scores after surgery. These patients also require more opioids within 24 hours postoperatively. The findings highlight the need for careful…
Laparoscopic Bile Duct Surgery: Normal-Sized Ducts May Be as Safe as Dilated Ones for a Novel Stent Technique
This study investigates primary closure self-disengaging stent use in laparoscopic bile duct surgery. Results suggest normal-sized ducts may be as safe as dilated ones. The findings support broader application but call for further validation.