Surgery Talk — Surgical Insight Hub

Oncology Apr 10, 2026

Gastric & GEJ Cancer — What the Surgeon Must Know

A complete operative and oncological breakdown of gastric and gastro-oesophageal junction (GEJ) malignancies. From staging to surgical approach to adjuvant therapy selection.

Siewert classification for GEJ tumours and its impact on surgical approach
D2 lymphadenectomy — evidence, technique, and when to go further
FLOT vs. ECF/ECX: which neoadjuvant regimen and why?
Total vs. subtotal gastrectomy — decision criteria and reconstruction options
Peritoneal staging and the role of diagnostic laparoscopy
HER2 testing and its therapeutic implications

Gastric Cancer GEJ Siewert FLOT D2 Lymphadenectomy HER2

Research Apr 10, 2026

Advances in Surgery — April 2026 Digest

Monthly roundup of the most impactful surgical research and guideline updates. Curated from top journals including BJS, JACS, Annals of Surgery, and Lancet Oncology.

Robotic vs. laparoscopic colorectal resection — latest RCT data
Enhanced recovery (ERAS) protocols: what's new in 2026
Mesh vs. no-mesh in inguinal hernia repair: ICHT trial update
AI-assisted surgical planning — where are we now?
Updates on minimally invasive pancreatic surgery outcomes

ERAS Robotic Surgery Hernia Colorectal Research Digest

Anatomy Oct 23, 2025

Carotid Triangle — Surgical Anatomy You Cannot Afford to Get Wrong

A focused anatomical breakdown of the carotid triangle — critical for any neck dissection, carotid endarterectomy, or emergency neck exploration.

Boundaries: posterior belly of digastric, sternocleidomastoid, omohyoid
Contents: CCA bifurcation, IJV, vagus nerve, hypoglossal nerve, ansa cervicalis
Carotid body and sinus — tumours and baroreceptor reflexes
Operative landmarks for safe carotid endarterectomy
Danger zones during neck dissection — venous and nerve injury prevention

Neck Anatomy Carotid CEA Neck Dissection Vascular

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Gastric & GEJ Cancer — What the Surgeon Must Know

Advances in Surgery — April 2026 Digest

Carotid Triangle — Surgical Anatomy You Cannot Afford to Get Wrong

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