Managing Hepatic Cysts in the Setting of Surgery for Cholecystitis.

Hepatic cysts are relatively common and often present with non-specific symptoms such as nausea and abdominal pain. While most are benign simple cysts, the differential diagnosis includes infectious, inflammatory, and malignant etiologies. Imaging, including ultrasound and cross-sectional modalities, is key to diagnosis.

Organizational change using a novel, structured plan for justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) in an academic surgical department.

Introduction: Ethnic, gender-based, socioeconomic, and racial inequities persist in academic medical centers across the United States. Integration of principles of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) with policies, procedures and organizational culture remains a challenge for many departments of Surgery.

Methods: Starting in June of 2021, we implemented a structured justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion plan with the goal of enhancing organizational and cultural change within our department.

Minimally Invasive Repair of Pediatric Morgagni Hernias Using Transfascial Sutures with Extracorporeal Knot Tying.

Background: Morgagni hernias are rare, with a reported incidence of 2% to 5% of congenital diaphragmatic hernias.

Objectives: To review a laparoscopic technique to repair Morgagni hernias in pediatric patients.

Methods: Retrospective chart review of pediatric patients who underwent minimally invasive repair of a Morgagni hernia from November 2009 to September 2017 within a defined population.