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Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitis
Antibiotics Vs Appendectomy
American College Of Surgeons
JAMA Surgery
National Vital Statistics System
Radioactive Seed Localization
Breast Cancer
Carotid Stenosis
CREST II
Carotid Endarterectomy
Carotid Stenting
Intensive Medical Management
Obesity
Bariatric Surgery
Glp-1 Receptor Agonists
Body Composition
Computed Tomography (CT) In Appendicitis
APAC Trials
Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Appendicitis

In this series from the American College of Surgeons, Frederick “Rick” L. Greene, MD, FACS, talks to the authors of recent articles in prominent medical journals that offer timely, highly relevant, and sometimes practice-changing information for surgeons and their surgical teams. In each episode, Dr. Greene and his guests will discuss key takeaways and insights and offer perspectives on how this i... more

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A multicenter randomized clinical trial in Finland has found that, among patients initially treated with antibiotics for uncomplicated acute appendicitis, the rate of recurrence and appendectomy at 10-year follow-up supports the use of antibiotics. I... more

With a growing reliance on GLP-1 treatments for obesity, researchers at Vanderbilt

University in Nashville, Tennessee, compared body composition changes between

patients who used GLP-1s versus patients who underwent bariatric surgery for obesity

t... more

In this episode, host Rick Greene, MD, FACS, talks with Ronald J. Weigel, MD, PhD, MBA, FACS, Medical Director of ACS Cancer Programs, about a new report from the ACS National Cancer Database (NCDB) that notes key trends in cancer treatment, as well ... more

In this episode, host Rick Greene, MD, FACS, talks with Brajesh Lal, MBBS, FACS, professor of vascular surgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and chief of vascular service at the Baltimore Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Dr. Lal an... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Paulina Salminen
MD, PhD, Department of Surgery, University of Turku
University of Turku
Episode: Initial Antibiotic Intervention May Have Long-Term Benefits for Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitis
Jason Samuels
Assistant Professor of Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Episode: Understanding the Importance of Body Composition Changes After Obesity Treatment
Brajesh Lal
Professor of Surgery, University of Maryland; Director for Center for Vascular Research
University of Maryland
Episode: Stenting Increases Benefits of Medical Management in Carotid Stenosis Patients
Dr. Lejla Hadzikadic-Gusic
From the Department of Surgery and the Division of Surgical Oncology at Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute; co-director of the Sandra Levine Young Women's Breast Cancer Program
Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute
Episode: Radioactive Seed vs. Wire: Rethinking Breast Cancer Localization
Dr. Samuel Gold
From the Urology Service and Department of Surgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Episode: Novel Fluorophore Helps Reduce Surgical Risk in Patients Undergoing Prostatectomy
Vishal Patel
In the Department of Surgery at the Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Episode: Surgeon Risk of Mortality Is Highest Among All Physician Types
Carmelle Romain
Pediatric Surgeon, Assistant Professor of Surgery, University of Chicago
University of Chicago
Episode: Management of Pediatric Surgical Patients
Manish Raiji
Pediatric Surgeon, Associate Professor of Surgery, University of Chicago
University of Chicago
Episode: Management of Pediatric Surgical Patients

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Dr. Rick Greene
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4.7 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • Elementary

    These podcasts from the Selected Readings are really too superficial and elementary in nature. They appear to be aimed at an audience of medical students or internists not board certified surgeons. They aren’t a vehicle to hear the most up to date info or even pique my interest in finding an article or subscribing to the Selected Readings.

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Guests bring strong clinical insights and credible journal-based discussions.
Pace and focus on trials helps translate research to practice.
The show sometimes feels too basic for board-certified surgeons.
Presents practical takeaways but may leave depth gaps for experts.

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Initial Antibiotic Intervention May Have Long-Term Benefits for Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitis
Q: How do imaging findings, particularly CT, influence the selection of patients for non-operative management?
CT helps distinguish uncomplicated from complicated cases by assessing appendiceal diameter and other prognostic markers, allowing clinicians to exclude patients unlikely to respond to antibiotics and to tailor treatment accordingly.
Initial Antibiotic Intervention May Have Long-Term Benefits for Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitis
Q: What does this study add to the existing literature on antibiotics versus appendectomy for acute appendicitis?
It provides long-term, robust data from a randomized trial, enabling true cost analyses and better understanding of recurrence and outcomes beyond the initial one-year results that earlier papers reported.
Stenting Increases Benefits of Medical Management in Carotid Stenosis Patients
Q: Why was a four-year follow-up frame selected for Crest II?
The four-year horizon reflects prior trial data showing that stroke risk crossover between surgical and medical management tends to occur around two years, and Crest II aimed to capture both peri-procedural and long-term outcomes under modern medical therapy.
Stenting Increases Benefits of Medical Management in Carotid Stenosis Patients
Q: That is a beautiful overview. What was the stenosis identification process for enrolling patients?
Patients were enrolled only if they were determined to be at higher risk for stroke based on strict duplex ultrasonography velocity criteria adjudicated centrally by a dedicated imaging core facility, ensuring accurate assessment of high-grade, asymptomatic stenosis.
Surgeon Risk of Mortality Is Highest Among All Physician Types
Q: What are the major findings and their implications for practice?
Cancer and heart disease were the top causes, with motor vehicle crashes and hypertension showing higher rankings among surgeons, implying fatigue, scheduling, and screening strategies could mitigate risk. The findings should guide epidemiologic understanding and potential institutional changes to reduce mortality.

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What is Surgical Readings about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A clinically focused show that brings surgeon-authors and topic experts to discuss timely trials, practice-changing findings, and real-world implications for surgical care. Recent episodes span vascular interventions, breast cancer localization, nerve-sparing techniques in prostatectomy, surgeon mortality, and pediatric surgical decision making, highlighting how new data and technologies shape patient management, outcomes, and operative planning. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on trial design, patient selection, and practical takeaways for operating room teams, imaging, and multidisciplinary collaboration. The format tends to anchor discussions in major journals and consensus guidelines, making it useful for practitioners seeking to ... more

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2. Jason Samuels
3. Brajesh Lal
4. Dr. Lejla Hadzikadic-Gusic
5. Dr. Samuel Gold
6. Vishal Patel
7. Carmelle Romain
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