Current Problems in Surgery RSS feed: Current Issue. Current Problems in Surgery keeps readers up-to-date on the latest surgical advances. Each month, this publication examines a single clinical problem or condition commonly seen by general surgeons. Issues also focus on topics in surgical research and emerging ideas in surgical subspecialties. Current Problems in Surgery is ideal for information too urgent to await book publication, yet too important to be summarized in a brief journal article. 2008 Topics, Volume 45 January Cancer of the Thyroid Gland Evans February Pitfalls in the Initial Evaluation and Mangement of the Rauma Patient Mackersie March Blood Transfusions Peterson April Pseudocyst of the Pancreas Nealon May Image Guided Surgery Del Nino June The Surgical Management of Obesity Eagon July Incidental Findings at Surgery Schaberg August Nosocomial Infections in Surgery Barie September Advances in Critical Care Velmahos October October Inguinal Hernias Neumayer November Recent Advances in Liver Transplantation Broering December Pseudomyxoma Peritonei Smeenkhttp://www.currprobsurg.com/?rss=yesElsevier Inc.en © 2010 Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Current Problems in Surgery0011-3840472February 2010 © 2010 Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. healthpermissions@elsevier.comhttp://www.currprobsurg.com/article/PIIS0011384009001749/abstract?rss=yesTable of Contents10.1067/S0011-3840(09)00174-9Current Problems in Surgery 47, 2 (2010)2010-02-01Current Problems in Surgery2010-02-01472S0011-3840(09)X0012-27172http://www.currprobsurg.com/article/PIIS0011384009001610/abstract?rss=yesObesity represents a major and growing public health problem both in the United States and internationally. Recent advances in surgical management and the demonstration that weight reduction surgery has multiple other health benefits have resulted in a virtual explosion in the number of these procedures being performed. The complex nature of both the procedures and the pre- and postoperative management of these patients has mandated a sophisticated and evidence-based approach culminating in a national process for certification of bariatric centers of excellence. In this issue of Current Problems in Surgery, Drs. Robert Lim, George Blackburn, and Daniel Jones from the Beth Israel-Deaconess Medical Center in Boston have written a masterful monograph entitled, “Benchmarking Best Practices in Weight Loss Surgery.” They summarize the information necessary to deliver appropriate, evidence-based best practice care to these patients. Procedures, complications, and special situations are all summarized in considerable detail. This thorough review should become an essential resource for all physicians caring for these patients.ForewordStanley W. Ashley10.1067/j.cpsurg.2009.11.001Current Problems in Surgery 47, 2 (2010)2010-02-01Current Problems in Surgery2010-02-01472S0011-3840(09)X0012-27373http://www.currprobsurg.com/article/PIIS0011384009001622/abstract?rss=yesThe history of weight loss surgery (WLS) is marked by trial and error. In the past, now-outdated procedures carried unacceptably high risks. Weight loss associated with operations was questionable, and long-term health benefits were unknown. For many years, WLS was the option of last resort for the most extremely debilitated patients. But things have changed, and dramatically so. Unbridled growth in severe obesity has been matched by advances in surgical techniques and technologies available for its treatment.In BriefRobert B. Lim, George L. Blackburn, Daniel B. Jones10.1067/j.cpsurg.2009.11.002Current Problems in Surgery 47, 2 (2010)2010-02-01Current Problems in Surgery2010-02-01472S0011-3840(09)X0012-27477http://www.currprobsurg.com/article/PIIS0011384009001634/abstract?rss=yesWeight loss surgery (WLS) has had a tumultuous history. The initial operations performed 5 decades ago had questionable weight loss, carried unacceptably high risks, and had unknown long-term health benefits. For many years, WLS was the option of last resort and only for the most extremely debilitated patients. But things have changed, and dramatically so. Unbridled growth in severe obesity has been matched by advances in surgical techniques and technologies available for its treatment. Soon it may not be unreasonable to consider WLS as the first line treatment for obesity and weight-related comorbidities like diabetes and sleep apnea.Benchmarking Best Practices in Weight Loss SurgeryRobert B. Lim, George L. Blackburn, Daniel B. Jones10.1067/j.cpsurg.2009.11.003Current Problems in Surgery 47, 2 (2010)2010-02-01Current Problems in Surgery2010-02-01472S0011-3840(09)X0012-279174