Learning how preoperative communication relates to postoperative experiences for older Veterans having inguinal hernia surgery

Abstract: Background: For older adults to decide whether inguinal hernia repair will meaningfully improve their lives, it is critical to (1) understand how the operation affects …

Long-term trajectories of postoperative recovery in younger and older Veterans

Abstract: Importance: Major surgery sometimes involves long recovery or even permanent institutionalization. Little is known about long-term trajectories of postoperative recovery, …

Effects of gynecomastia surgery on readiness and return to duty in an active duty military population

Abstract: Introduction: Simple mastectomies are routinely performed in the military health care system as gynecomastia can cause significant pain and discomfort when wearing body …