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	1.	Short report Improving operating room safety Scott N Hurlbert, Jill Garrett Patient Safety in Surgery 2009, 3:25 (20 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	2.	Research Complications and safety aspects of kyphoplasty for osteoporotic vertebral fractures: a prospective follow-up study in 102 consecutive patients Yohan Robinson, Sven Tschöke, Philip F Stahel, Ralph Kayser, Christoph E Heyde Patient Safety in Surgery 2008, 2:2 (15 January 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	3.	Editorial The 5^thanniversary of the "Universal Protocol": pitfalls and pearls revisited Philip F Stahel, Philip S Mehler, Ted J Clarke, Jeffrey Varnell Patient Safety in Surgery 2009, 3:14 (1 July 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	4.	Research A system analysis of a suboptimal surgical experience Robert C Lee, David L Cooke, Michael Richards Patient Safety in Surgery 2009, 3:1 (6 January 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| F1000 Medicine \| F1000 Biology
	5.	Research The SURgical PAtient Safety System (SURPASS) checklist optimizes timing of antibiotic prophylaxis Eefje N de Vries, Lucia Dijkstra, Susanne M Smorenburg, R Peter Meijer, Marja A Boermeester Patient Safety in Surgery 2010, 4:6 (13 April 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Implementation of the SURgical PAtient Safety System checklist helps to ensure optimal timing of antibiotic administration prior to surgery, which is essential to the prevention of surgical site infection.
	6.	Research The incidence, root-causes, and outcomes of adverse events in surgical units: implication for potential prevention strategies Marieke Zegers, Martine C de Bruijne, Bertus de Keizer, Hanneke Merten, Peter P Groenewegen, Gerrit van der Wal, Cordula Wagner Patient Safety in Surgery 2011, 5:13 (20 May 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	7.	Case report Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis – case report of a patient with clinical deterioration after surgery Hans-Rudolf Weiss Patient Safety in Surgery 2007, 1:7 (19 December 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| 2 comments
	8.	Research Is the intraosseous access route fast and efficacious compared to conventional central venous catheterization in adult patients under resuscitation in the emergency department? A prospective observational pilot study Bernd A Leidel, Chlodwig Kirchhoff, Viktoria Bogner, Julia Stegmaier, Wolf Mutschler, Karl-Georg Kanz, Volker Braunstein Patient Safety in Surgery 2009, 3:24 (8 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	9.	Research Implementation of the "FASTHUG" concept decreases the incidence of ventilator-associated pneumonia in a surgical intensive care unit Thomas J Papadimos, Sandra J Hensley, Joan M Duggan, Sadik A Khuder, Marilyn J Borst, John J Fath, Lauri R Oakes, Debra Buchman Patient Safety in Surgery 2008, 2:3 (12 February 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	10.	Debate Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis – to operate or not? A debate article Hans-Rudolf Weiss, Shay Bess, Man Wong, Vikas Patel, Deborah Goodall, Evalina Burger Patient Safety in Surgery 2008, 2:25 (30 September 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	11.	Review Complications in colorectal surgery: risk factors and preventive strategies Philipp Kirchhoff, Pierre-Alain Clavien, Dieter Hahnloser Patient Safety in Surgery 2010, 4:5 (25 March 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	12.	Review Building an immune-mediated coagulopathy consensus: early recognition and evaluation to enhance post-surgical patient safety Paul Ness, Michael Creer, George M Rodgers, Joseph J Naoum, Kenneth Renkens, Stacy A Voils, W Alexander, the Recognition, Evaluation and Treatment of Acquired Coagulopathy Consensus (RETACC) Panel Patient Safety in Surgery 2009, 3:8 (22 May 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	13.	Case report Intraoperative brachial plexus injury during emergence following movement with arms restrained: a preventable complication? Mark H Chandler, Laura DiMatteo, Erik A Hasenboehler, Michael Temple Patient Safety in Surgery 2007, 1:8 (19 December 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	14.	Review Risk of bleeding in surgical patients treated with topical bovine thrombin sealants: a review of the literature Matthew W Reynolds, John Clark, Sheila Crean, Srinath Samudrala Patient Safety in Surgery 2008, 2:5 (18 March 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	15.	Review Missed injuries in trauma patients: A literature review Roman Pfeifer, Hans-Christoph Pape Patient Safety in Surgery 2008, 2:20 (23 August 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	16.	Editorial Patient safety in surgery: non-technical aspects of safe surgical performance George G Youngson, Rhona Flin Patient Safety in Surgery 2010, 4:4 (18 March 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	17.	Debate Safety and effectiveness of bariatric surgery: Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is superior to gastric banding in the management of morbidly obese patients Ulrich Guller, Lazar V Klein, John A Hagen Patient Safety in Surgery 2009, 3:10 (29 May 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	18.	Research Bias towards publishing positive results in orthopedic and general surgery: a patient safety issue? Erik A Hasenboehler, Imran K Choudhry, Justin T Newman, Wade R Smith, Bruce H Ziran, Philip F Stahel Patient Safety in Surgery 2007, 1:4 (27 November 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Analysis of over 30,000 surgical publications found only 17% reported negative results; this trend towards publication of positive outcomes alters the balance of evidence-based literature available, rendering clinical recommendations flawed.
	19.	Research Modality of wound closure after total knee replacement: are staples as safe as sutures? A retrospective study of 181 patients Justin T Newman, Steven J Morgan, Gustavo V Resende, Allison E Williams, E Mark Hammerberg, Michael R Dayton Patient Safety in Surgery 2011, 5:26 (19 October 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	20.	Research Acute morbidity and complications of thigh compartment syndrome: A report of 26 cases Enes M Kanlic, Sarah E Pinski, Eric G Verwiebe, Jeremy Saller, Wade R Smith Patient Safety in Surgery 2010, 4:13 (19 August 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	21.	Editorial A new journal devoted to patient safety in surgery: the time is now! Philip F Stahel, Pierre-Alain Clavien, Dieter Hahnloser, Wade R Smith Patient Safety in Surgery 2007, 1:1 (7 November 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	22.	Letter to the Editor Safety and effectiveness of bariatric surgery: Roux-en-y gastric bypass is superior to gastric banding in the management of morbidly obese patients: a response Sunil Bhoyrul, John Dixon, George Fielding, Christine Ren Fielding, Emma Patterson, Lee Grossbard, Vafa Shayani, Marc Bessler, David Voellinger, Helmuth Billy, Robert Cywes, Timothy B Ehrlich, Daniel B Jones, Brad M Watkins, Jaime Ponce, Matthew Brengman, Gregory Schroder Patient Safety in Surgery 2009, 3:17 (28 July 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	23.	Case report Orchiectomy as a result of ischemic orchitis after laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair: case report of a rare complication John B Moore, Erik A Hasenboehler Patient Safety in Surgery 2007, 1:3 (7 November 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| 1 comment
	24.	Research Computerized surveillance of opioid-related adverse drug events in perioperative care: a cross-sectional study Julie A Eckstrand, Ashraf S Habib, Abbie Williamson, Monica M Horvath, Katherine G Gattis, Heidi Cozart, Jeffrey Ferranti Patient Safety in Surgery 2009, 3:18 (11 August 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary A computerized surveillance system combined with targeted chart review performed by a perioperative clinical pharmacist may provide a reliable, less labour-intensive method of monitoring patients for adverse drug events.
	25.	Case report Delay in diagnosis of cancer as a patient safety issue - a root cause analysis based on a representative case report Subramanian Vaidyanathan, Bakul M Soni, Gurpreet Singh, Peter L Hughes, Paul Mansour, Tun Oo Patient Safety in Surgery 2011, 5:19 (29 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed