Perioperative splanchnic perfusion variation around colorectal surgery using both indocyanine green spectrophotometry and fluorescence angiography

• by Meneghesso, Paolo Enrico, Moynihan, Alice, Singaravelu, Ashokkumar, McCaul, Conan, Dalli, Jeffrey, Cahill, Ronan A.

• March 2, 2026

FDA Approves New Option in Obesity

The Allurion Gastric Balloon System is now authorized by the US Food and Drug Administration for short-term weight loss in adults aged 22 to 65 years with obesity and a body mass index of 30 to 40 kg/m2.

• by Kathryn Wighton

• February 23, 2026

• 3 min

Comparison of β-Lactam and Non–β-Lactam Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Elective Colorectal Surgical Procedures

• by Curtis D. Collins, Eric Hartsfield, Robert K. Cleary, Michael P. Veve, Kara K. Brockhaus

• April 13, 2026

The Unexpected Risks of Liquid Nitrogen Ingestion 

A case report describes gastric perforation following ingestion of a liquid nitrogen–infused drink 

• by Henry Thomas

• February 9, 2026

• 3 min