October 1, 2018 Issue of JAMA Surgery

October 2018, Vol 153, No. 10, Pages 873-972

In This Issue of JAMA Surgery

Highlights

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JAMA Surg. 2018;153(10):873. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2017.3699

Viewpoint

Challenges in Open Access Publishing

Nishant Ganesh Kumar, MD; Keith G. Meador, MD, ThM, MPH; Brian C. Drolet, MD

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JAMA Surg. 2018;153(10):875-876. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2018.1741

This Viewpoint describes challenges associated with open access publishing and describes ways for publishers, journals, and authors to manage these challenges.

Editorial

Less Is More in Colorectal Cancer Posttreatment Surveillance

Alessandro Fichera, MD

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JAMA Surg. 2018;153(10):877. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2018.2066

New Editorial Board Member鈥揓uly 2018

Melina R. Kibbe, MD

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JAMA Surg. 2018;153(10):878. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2018.2900

Original Investigation

Comparing Survival Outcomes and Costs Associated With Radical Cystectomy and Trimodal Therapy for Older Adults With Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer

Stephen B. Williams, MD; Yong Shan, PhD; Usama Jazzar, BS; et al.

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JAMA Surg. 2018;153(10):881-889. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2018.1680

This population-based study uses data from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER)鈥揗edicare linked database to identify and compare the survival rates and costs attributed to muscle-invasive bladder cancer in older US adults.

Invited Commentary
Bladder Extirpation vs Preservation: The Treatment Debate
David B. Cahn, DO, MBS; Elizabeth A. Handorf, PhD; Marc C. Smaldone, MD, MSHP

JAMA Surg

Long-term Patient-Reported Outcomes in Postmastectomy Breast Reconstruction

Katherine B. Santosa, MD; Ji Qi, MS; Hyungjin M. Kim, ScD; et al.

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JAMA Surg. 2018;153(10):891-899. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2018.1677

This multicenter cohort study compares satisfaction and breast-related quality of life reported by patients undergoing breast implant reconstruction or autologous tissue reconstruction 2 years after surgery.

Podcast: Long-term Patient-Reported Outcomes in Postmastectomy Breast Reconstruction

Invited Commentary
Autologous vs Prosthetic Breast Reconstruction: Where Do We Stand?
Kenneth L. Fan, MD; David H. Song, MD, MBA

JAMA Surg

Comparison of 2-Year Complication Rates Among Common Techniques for Postmastectomy Breast Reconstruction

Katelyn G. Bennett, MD; Ji Qi, MS; Hyungjin M. Kim, ScD; et al.

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JAMA Surg. 2018;153(10):901-908. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2018.1687

This multicenter cohort study assesses complication rates for common mastectomy reconstruction techniques during 2 years of follow-up.

Podcast: Long-term Patient-Reported Outcomes in Postmastectomy Breast Reconstruction

Invited Commentary
Autologous vs Prosthetic Breast Reconstruction: Where Do We Stand?
Kenneth L. Fan, MD; David H. Song, MD, MBA

JAMA Surg

Association of Attending Surgeon With Variation in the Receipt of Genetic Testing After Diagnosis of Breast Cancer

Steven J. Katz, MD, MPH; Irina Bondarenko, MS; Kevin C. Ward, PhD, MPH; et al.

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JAMA Surg. 2018;153(10):909-916. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2018.2001

This population-based study quantifies the association of attending surgeon attitudes with rates of genetic testing after diagnosis of breast cancer using information from patient and surgeon surveys merged to SEER and genetic testing data.

Invited Commentary
Consideration of Population-Based BRCA Testing as a Strategy to Reduce Disparities in Genetic Counseling Referrals: The Importance of Stating (and Proving) the Obvious
Lisa A. Newman, MD, MPH

JAMA Surg

Use of Video Review to Investigate Technical Factors That May Be Associated With Delayed Gastric Emptying After Pancreaticoduodenectomy

Jae Pil Jung, MD; Mazen S. Zenati, MD, PhD; Mashaal Dhir, MD; et al.

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JAMA Surg. 2018;153(10):918-927. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2018.2089

This study reviews video obtained at the time of robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy to determine if technical variables are associated with postoperative delayed gastric emptying among patients who underwent the surgery.

Invited Commentary
Are Technical Factors Important in Reducing the Risk of Delayed Gastric Emptying After Pancreatoduodenectomy?
John A. Windsor, MD

JAMA Surg

Prevalence of Preoperative Opioid Use and Characteristics Associated With Opioid Use Among Patients Presenting for Surgery

Paul E. Hilliard, MD; Jennifer Waljee, MD; Stephanie Moser, PhD; et al.

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JAMA Surg. 2018;153(10):929-937. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2018.2102

This cross-sectional study assesses the prevalence of preoperative opioid use and the characteristics of patients undergoing surgery who report opioid use.

Invited Commentary
Perioperative Opioid Management鈥擜n Opportunity to Put the Genie Back Into the Bottle
Michael A. Ashburn, MD, MBA, MPH; Lee A. Fleisher, MD

JAMA Surg

Venous Thromboembolism Incidence and Prophylaxis Use After Gastrectomy Among Korean Patients With Gastric Adenocarcinoma: The PROTECTOR Randomized Clinical Trial

Yoon Ju Jung, MD; Ho Seok Seo, MD; Cho Hyun Park, MD, PhD; et al.

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JAMA Surg. 2018;153(10):939-946. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2018.2081

This randomized clinical trial evaluates the incidence of postoperative venous thromboembolism and use of venous thromboembolism prevention methods among Korean patients with gastric cancer.

Invited Commentary
Is Venous Thromboembolism in Asian Patients Undergoing Gastrectomy Different From Venous Thromboembolism in Their Western Counterparts?
Oluwafemi P. Owodunni, MD, MPH; Matthew J. Weiss, MD; Elliott R. Haut, MD, PhD

JAMA Surg

Association of Preoperative Antiviral Treatment With Incidences of Microvascular Invasion and Early Tumor Recurrence in Hepatitis B Virus鈥揜elated Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Zheng Li, MD; Zhengqing Lei, MD; Yong Xia, MD; et al.

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JAMA Surg. 2018;153(10):e182721. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2018.2721

This cohort study examines the association of preoperative antiviral treatment with the incidences of microvascular invasion and posthepatectomy early tumor recurrence in adult patients with hepatitis B virus鈥搑elated hepatocellular carcinoma.

Invited Commentary
Combining Antiviral Therapy With Tumor Resection as Optimal Treatment for Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Yuman Fong, MD

JAMA Surg

Feasibility of Formal Mindfulness-Based Stress-Resilience Training Among Surgery Interns: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Carter C. Lebares, MD; Amy O. Hershberger, BS; Ekaterina V. Guvva; et al.

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JAMA Surg. 2018;153(10):e182734. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2018.2734

This randomized clinical trial evaluates the feasibility of formal mindfulness-based stress reduction training among surgical trainees.

Invited Commentary
Evaluating the Feasibility of Stress-Resilience Training in Surgical Residency: A Step Toward Improving Surgeon Well-being
Taylor S. Riall, MD, PhD

JAMA Surg

Invited Commentary

Bladder Extirpation vs Preservation: The Treatment Debate

David B. Cahn, DO, MBS; Elizabeth A. Handorf, PhD; Marc C. Smaldone, MD, MSHP

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JAMA Surg. 2018;153(10):889-890. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2018.1674

Autologous vs Prosthetic Breast Reconstruction: Where Do We Stand?

Kenneth L. Fan, MD; David H. Song, MD, MBA

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JAMA Surg. 2018;153(10):899-900. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2018.1693

Consideration of Population-Based BRCA Testing as a Strategy to Reduce Disparities in Genetic Counseling Referrals: The Importance of Stating (and Proving) the Obvious

Lisa A. Newman, MD, MPH

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JAMA Surg. 2018;153(10):916-917. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2018.2021

Are Technical Factors Important in Reducing the Risk of Delayed Gastric Emptying After Pancreatoduodenectomy?

John A. Windsor, MD

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JAMA Surg. 2018;153(10):927-928. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2018.2123

Perioperative Opioid Management鈥擜n Opportunity to Put the Genie Back Into the Bottle

Michael A. Ashburn, MD, MBA, MPH; Lee A. Fleisher, MD

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JAMA Surg. 2018;153(10):938. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2018.2075

Is Venous Thromboembolism in Asian Patients Undergoing Gastrectomy Different From Venous Thromboembolism in Their Western Counterparts?

Oluwafemi P. Owodunni, MD, MPH; Matthew J. Weiss, MD; Elliott R. Haut, MD, PhD

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JAMA Surg. 2018;153(10):946-947. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2018.2082

A Learning Health System Approach to the Opioid Crisis: Never Let a Good Crisis Go to Waste

Elizabeth C. Wick, MD; Niraj L. Sehgal, MD, MPH

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JAMA Surg. 2018;153(10):954. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2018.2731

Combining Antiviral Therapy With Tumor Resection as Optimal Treatment for Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Yuman Fong, MD

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JAMA Surg. 2018;153(10):e182728. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2018.2728

Evaluating the Feasibility of Stress-Resilience Training in Surgical Residency: A Step Toward Improving Surgeon Well-being

Taylor S. Riall, MD, PhD

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JAMA Surg. 2018;153(10):e182735. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2018.2735

Review

Interventions for Postsurgical Opioid Prescribing: A Systematic Review

Martha Wetzel, MSPH; Jason Hockenberry, PhD; Mehul V. Raval, MD, MS

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JAMA Surg. 2018;153(10):948-954. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2018.2730

This systematic review assesses evidence of interventions that aim at reducing postsurgical opioid prescribing.

Invited Commentary
A Learning Health System Approach to the Opioid Crisis: Never Let a Good Crisis Go to Waste
Elizabeth C. Wick, MD; Niraj L. Sehgal, MD, MPH

JAMA Surg

Guide to Statistics and Methods

Practical Guide to Surgical Data Sets: Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) National Database

Farhood Farjah, MD, MPH; Amy H. Kaji, MD, PhD; Danny Chu, MD

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JAMA Surg. 2018;153(10):955-956. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2018.0545

This Guide to Statistics and Methods describes the attributes, potential uses, and limitations of the Society of Thoracic Surgery National Database.

Editorial
A Checklist to Elevate the Science of Surgical Database Research
Adil H. Haider, MD, MPH; Karl Y. Bilimoria, MD, MS; Melina R. Kibbe, MD

JAMA Surg
Tips for Analyzing Large Data Sets From the JAMA Surgery Statistical Editors
Amy H. Kaji, MD, PhD; Alfred W. Rademaker, PhD; Terry Hyslop, PhD

JAMA Surg

Practical Guide to Surgical Data Sets: Society for Vascular Surgery Vascular Quality Initiative (SVS VQI)

Sapan S. Desai, MD, PhD, MBA; Amy H. Kaji, MD, PhD; Gilbert Upchurch Jr, MD

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JAMA Surg. 2018;153(10):957-958. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2018.0498

This Guide to Statistics and Methods details use of the Sociey for Vascular Surgery鈥檚 Vascular Quality Improvement Program, a robust database that provides detailed data of common vascular procedures.

Editorial
A Checklist to Elevate the Science of Surgical Database Research
Adil H. Haider, MD, MPH; Karl Y. Bilimoria, MD, MS; Melina R. Kibbe, MD

JAMA Surg
Tips for Analyzing Large Data Sets From the JAMA Surgery Statistical Editors
Amy H. Kaji, MD, PhD; Alfred W. Rademaker, PhD; Terry Hyslop, PhD

JAMA Surg

Surgical Innovation

National Surgical, Obstetric, and Anesthesia Planning in the Context of Global Surgery: The Way Forward

Kristin A. Sonderman, MD, MPH; Isabelle Citron, Bm BCh, MPH; John G. Meara, MD, DMD, MBA

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JAMA Surg. 2018;153(10):959-960. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2018.2440

This Surgical Innovation assesses global implementation of a national surgical, obstetric, and anesthesia plan in low- and middle-income countries.

JAMA Surgery Clinical Challenge

Prenatal and Postnatal Intervention for a Congenital Lung Mass

Laura A. Galganski, MD; Jamie E. Anderson, MD; Payam Saadai, MD

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JAMA Surg. 2018;153(10):961-962. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2018.0889

A 9-month-old infant with a prenatal history of fetal hydrops treated with a thoracoamniotic shunt and a postnatal history of pleural effusion presents with a lung mass that has a feeding vessel. What is your diagnosis?

Video: Bronchopulmonary Sequestration Requiring Prenatal and Postnatal Intervention

Research Letter

Association of Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia With Bacterial Infection in Trauma Patients

Areg Grigorian, MD; Sebastian Schubl, MD; Cristobal Barrios Jr, MD; et al.

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JAMA Surg. 2018;153(10):964-965. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2018.1652

This cohort study investigates the association between heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and bacterial infection in trauma patients.

Pacific Coast Surgical Association

Association of Patient Frailty With Increased Risk of Complications After Adrenalectomy

Jamie E. Anderson, MD, MPH; Carolyn D. Seib, MD, MAS; Michael J. Campbell, MD

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JAMA Surg. 2018;153(10):966-967. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2018.1749

This database study uses the 2005-2011 American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Project database to evaluate the association of patient frailty with complications after adrenalectomy.