Do resident research forums stimulate novel research within general surgical training programs?
RRD and similar forums occur at most general surgery training programs. They stimulate research activity and satisfy most residents' expectations. RRD leads to completion of novel research projects that are presented both internally and in peer-reviewed form.
The 2 reported cases with a retained drain fragment left in situ support published and anecdotal opinions on retained soft-tissue drains not adversely affecting long-term patient outcome. In cases of asymptomatic patients with retained drains within soft tissue, leaving the fragment in situ is a treatment option that deserves consideration.