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Postoperative Opioid Prescribing: Effects of Lower Default Quantities on Refill Patterns

05/13/2025

Anthony Calabro, MA

A system-wide reduction in default opioid prescriptions modestly decreased opioid dispensing but increased refill rates, highlighting ongoing disparities in postoperative pain management, according to the...

05/13/2025

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Education, Surgical Planning Boost Patient Understanding and Trust in Colorectal Surgery

05/12/2025

Kate Young

Patients with higher education levels and scheduled colorectal surgeries were significantly more likely to exhibit adequate health literacy, better understanding of their care, and greater trust in their...

05/12/2025

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Open Surgery Matches Laparoscopy for Ileostomy Reversal Outcomes but Shortens Operative Time

05/11/2025

Kate Young

Researchers who presented a study at the American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons Scientific Meeting found that open and laparoscopic diverting loop ileostomy reversals had similar outcomes in terms...

05/11/2025

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Spinal Anesthesia Lowers Pain and Cost in Colorectal Surgery

05/11/2025

Miranda Manier, BA

A recent study assessed the impact of spinal anesthesia on pain, bowel function, and cost in elective laparoscopic colorectal surgery. Researchers presented their study results at the American Society of...

05/11/2025

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Low Venous Thromboembolism Risk Following Colorectal Surgery for Pelvic Floor and Motility Disorders

05/10/2025

Anthony Calabro, MA

In a retrospective study spanning nearly two decades, researchers found a low incidence of venous thromboembolism following colorectal procedures for pelvic floor and motility disorders, with the highest...

05/10/2025

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