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1In Patients with Celiac Artery Compression Syndrome, Does Surgery Improve Quality of Life?Difficult Decisions in Surgery: an Evidence-based Approach20174
2Difficult Decisions in Thoracic SurgeryDifficult Decisions in Surgery: an Evidence-based Approach20143
3Difficult Decisions in Trauma: Is ABC the Right Mantra?Difficult Decisions in Surgery: an Evidence-based Approach20223
4Evidence Based Medicine: Quality of Evidence and Evaluation SystemsDifficult Decisions in Surgery: an Evidence-based Approach20142
5Robotic Versus VATS Thymectomy for Encapsulated ThymomaDifficult Decisions in Surgery: an Evidence-based Approach20142
6Early Oral Feeding Following Primary Total LaryngectomyDifficult Decisions in Surgery: an Evidence-based Approach20192
7Should Margin Sampling Be Obtained from the Specimen or from the Resection Bed in Oral Cavity Cancer?Difficult Decisions in Surgery: an Evidence-based Approach20192
8Surgical Treatment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Resection Versus TransplantationDifficult Decisions in Surgery: an Evidence-based Approach20162
9Does Endovascular Repair Reduce the Risk of Rupture Compared to Open Repair in Splanchnic Artery Aneurysms?Difficult Decisions in Surgery: an Evidence-based Approach20172
10Who Needs Elective Surgery for Recurrent Diverticulitis?Difficult Decisions in Surgery: an Evidence-based Approach20172
11Assessment of Bile Duct Tumors: Endoscopic vs RadiographicDifficult Decisions in Surgery: an Evidence-based Approach20162
12Peritoneal Drain Placement at PancreatoduodenectomyDifficult Decisions in Surgery: an Evidence-based Approach20162
13In Patients with Small AAA, Does Medical Therapy Prevent Growth?Difficult Decisions in Surgery: an Evidence-based Approach20171
14Rectal Prolapse: What Is the Best Approach for Repair?Difficult Decisions in Surgery: an Evidence-based Approach20171
15Difficult Decisions in Vascular SurgeryDifficult Decisions in Surgery: an Evidence-based Approach20171
16Observation Versus Surgery for Nonlocalized InsulinomaDifficult Decisions in Surgery: an Evidence-based Approach20181
17Involving Patients in Difficult Decisions About Having SurgeryDifficult Decisions in Surgery: an Evidence-based Approach20181
18Lymph Node Dissection Versus No Lymph Node Dissection for Parathyroid CancerDifficult Decisions in Surgery: an Evidence-based Approach20181
19Early Versus Late Parathyroidectomy for Tertiary (Posttransplant) HyperparathyroidismDifficult Decisions in Surgery: an Evidence-based Approach20181
20Glycemic Control Does Matter in the Cardiac Surgery PatientDifficult Decisions in Surgery: an Evidence-based Approach20191
21Complex Cardiac Surgery Without Blood Transfusions: Lessons Learned from Managing Jehovah Witness PatientsDifficult Decisions in Surgery: an Evidence-based Approach20191
22Role of Biomarkers in Predicting AKI in the CT ICUDifficult Decisions in Surgery: an Evidence-based Approach20191
23The Bleeding Post-op CT Patient: Coagulation Tests Versus ThromboelastographyDifficult Decisions in Surgery: an Evidence-based Approach20191
24Post-Transplant Right Ventricular FailureDifficult Decisions in Surgery: an Evidence-based Approach20191
25Surgery for Palmar Hyperhidrosis: Patient Selection and Extent of SurgeryDifficult Decisions in Surgery: an Evidence-based Approach20141
26Management of Flail ChestDifficult Decisions in Surgery: an Evidence-based Approach20141
27Does Recurrent Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck Warrant Adjuvant Treatment After Surgical Resection?Difficult Decisions in Surgery: an Evidence-based Approach20191
28What Is the Best Surgical Method of Addressing Hepatic Hemangiomas?Difficult Decisions in Surgery: an Evidence-based Approach20161
29In Patients with Cardiovascular Disease, Do Statins Alone, or in Combination with Other Medications Improve Mortality?Difficult Decisions in Surgery: an Evidence-based Approach20171
30Crohn’s Colitis and Ileal Pouch Anal AnastomosisDifficult Decisions in Surgery: an Evidence-based Approach20171
31Diaphragmatic Plication for EventrationDifficult Decisions in Surgery: an Evidence-based Approach20141
32VATS Versus Open Lobectomy for Stage I or II NSCLCDifficult Decisions in Surgery: an Evidence-based Approach20141
33Extended Versus Standard Thymectomy for Myasthenia GravisDifficult Decisions in Surgery: an Evidence-based Approach20141
34Management of Minimally Symptomatic Recurrent Hiatal HerniaDifficult Decisions in Surgery: an Evidence-based Approach20141
35Decision Making: The Surgeon’s PerspectiveDifficult Decisions in Surgery: an Evidence-based Approach20141
36Management of Symptomatic Pancreatic PseudocystDifficult Decisions in Surgery: an Evidence-based Approach20161
37Deciding on an IRA vs. IPAA for FAPDifficult Decisions in Surgery: an Evidence-based Approach20171
38In Patients with Limb-Threatening Vascular Injuries, Is There a Role of Prophylactic Fasciotomy to Reduce Ischemic Injury?Difficult Decisions in Surgery: an Evidence-based Approach20171
39Utility of Primary Tumor Resection in Asymptomatic, Unresectable Metastatic Colon and Rectal CancerDifficult Decisions in Surgery: an Evidence-based Approach20171
40Rectal Cancer: Management of T1 Rectal CancerDifficult Decisions in Surgery: an Evidence-based Approach20171
41Anal Dysplasia/Cancer: Management of Patients with AIN 3Difficult Decisions in Surgery: an Evidence-based Approach20171
42In Patients with Aortoiliac Occlusive Disease, Does Endovascular Repair Improve Outcomes When Compared to Open Repair?Difficult Decisions in Surgery: an Evidence-based Approach20171
43IBD: Elective Surgical Management in Patients with Ulcerative Colitis-How Many Stages?Difficult Decisions in Surgery: an Evidence-based Approach20171
44Should Pre-operative Embolization Be Utilized Routinely for Carotid Body Tumors Prior to Surgical Excision?Difficult Decisions in Surgery: an Evidence-based Approach20191
45Management of Unknown Primary Cancer of the Head and NeckDifficult Decisions in Surgery: an Evidence-based Approach20191
46Is There a Role for Triple Endoscopy in the Staging of Head and Neck Cancer?Difficult Decisions in Surgery: an Evidence-based Approach20191
47Epinephrine and Vasopressin Use Following Cardiac Arrest After Cardiac SurgeryDifficult Decisions in Surgery: an Evidence-based Approach20191
48Hiatal Hernia Complicating Bariatric SurgeryDifficult Decisions in Surgery: an Evidence-based Approach20211
49Diabetes as an Indication for Bariatric SurgeryDifficult Decisions in Surgery: an Evidence-based Approach20211
50Are There Psychiatric Diagnoses That Preclude Safe Bariatric Surgery?Difficult Decisions in Surgery: an Evidence-based Approach20211