Some myths and misconceptions about abdominal surgery
https://doi.org/10.18705/3034-7270-2025-1-4-15-27
Abstract
In surgery, there are certain beliefs that have been passed down from generation to generation, from mentor to student, and have become deeply ingrained in practice, often existing outside the realm of rigorous clinical research. Over the past few decades, surgery has been plagued by numerous myths that have little to do with evidence-based medicine, but have become widely accepted as fact. However, in the 21st century, blindly following these myths without critical examination is not only unjustified but also potentially dangerous. In this article, we have examined several established myths in surgery from the perspective of current scientific data, in order to separate scientifically sound practices from established but outdated beliefs. This article is not an attempt to undermine authority or question the expertise of our great predecessors, but rather an attempt to engage in an honest and constructive dialogue for the sake of the ultimate goal of patient well-being.
About the Authors
B. V. Sigua
Federal State Budgetary Institution “Almazov National Medical Research Center” of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Sigua Badri V. – Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor, Head of the Department of General Surgery
St. Petersburg
S. V. Kleimuk
Federal State Budgetary Institution “Almazov National Medical Research Center” of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Kleimuk Sofya V. – Assistant of the Department of General Surgery
St. Petersburg
I. A. Solovyov
City Mariinsky Hospital
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Solovyov Ivan A. – Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor, Deputy Chief Physician for Surgery
St. Petersburg
A. B. Singaevsky
Federal State Budgetary Institution “Almazov National Medical Research Center” of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Singaevsky Andrey B. – Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor, Professor of the Department of General Surgery
St. Petersburg
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Sigua B.V., Kleimuk S.V., Solovyov I.A., Singaevsky A.B. Some myths and misconceptions about abdominal surgery. Russian surgical journal. 2025;1(4):15-27. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.18705/3034-7270-2025-1-4-15-27
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