Therese Borden is the editor of CHEST Physician. After 20 years of research, writing, and editing in the field of international development and economics, she began working in the field of medical editing and has held a variety of editorial positions with the company. She holds a PhD in International Economics from American University, Washington, and a BA in history from the University of Washington, Seattle.
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Nearly one-quarter of presurgery patients already using opioids
Surgical patients should be asked about their opioid use and pain history.
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Bariatric revision mortality linked to age, comorbidities
As the number of bariatric surgeries has grown, the number of revisional operations has also risen.
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Sarcopenia had minor impact on hernia repair SSIs
A prospective study looks at the link between sarcopenia and ventral hernia repair outcomes.
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Clinical Trial: Study looks at GI tract recovery after hernia repair
Postoperative GI function is the primary outcome of this clinical trial.
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Clinical trial: Telescopic vs. balloon dissection for hernia
Are telescopic dissection and balloon dissection for hernia surgery comparable?
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Burnout among surgical residents mitigated by traits of mindfulness
Another study confirms a high burnout rate among surgical residents.
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Recommended Reading: Best of 2017
The ACS Surgery News Editorial Advisory Board have chosen the “Best of 2017” studies and provided commentary on why their choices should be of...
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Clinical trial: Study underway of robot-assisted surgery for pelvic prolapse
Sacrocolpopexy is the focus of a trial examining robotic assisted–procedure learning curves and outcomes.
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VIDEO: Bariatric experts discuss recent experience with gastric balloon devices
Two experts on bariatric surgery spoke at the Minimally Invasive Surgery Symposium, held in Las Vegas. Jaime Ponce, MD, FACS, and John Morton, MD...
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VIDEO: MISS 2017– Hot topics, innovations, debates
Dr. Philip R. Schauer offers an overview of the meeting highlights.
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VIDEO: ERAS for minimally invasive surgery
Stacy A. Brethauer, MD, FACS, discusses the role of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) in minimally invasive surgical procedures.
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VIDEO: MBSAQIP data looks at sleeve gastrectomy outcomes
Matthew A. Hutter, MD, FACS, spoke about the first report from the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (...
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ACS Clinical Congress: Don’t miss these sessions
The ACS Clinical Congress is happening in San Diego starting Saturday, Oct. 21 - See you there!
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Clinical Trial Summary: Ergonomics of robotic surgery
A clinical trial is being conducted to study the role of ergonomics in adjusting robotic surgery consoles to individual surgeon needs.
Opinion
Winds of change at the American Board of Surgery: An interview with Executive Director Jo Buyske, MD, FACS
Dr. Buyske shares some insights on the new direction for recertification for the American Board of Surgery.