A5004266040- Hernia repair and management
- Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries
- Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies
- Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research
- Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes
- Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
- Economic and Financial Impacts of Cancer
- Stoma care and complications
- Metabolism, Diabetes, and Cancer
- Hip and Femur Fractures
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Digital Imaging in Medicine
- Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques
- Tendon Structure and Treatment
- Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders
- Infection Control in Healthcare
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research
- Dental Education, Practice, Research
- Musculoskeletal synovial abnormalities and treatments
- Intestinal and Peritoneal Adhesions
- Ureteral procedures and complications
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Therapeutic Uses of Natural Elements
University of South Alabama
2022-2023
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
2017-2020
Lyndon Baines Johnson Hospital
2017-2020
Cleveland Clinic
2014-2020
American College of Surgeons
2017
American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
2016
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
2012-2015
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
2015
University Hospital, Newark
2013
The aim of this study was to determine whether preoperative nutritional counseling and exercise (prehabilitation) in obese patients with ventral hernia repair (VHR) results more hernia-free complication-free patients.Obesity poor fitness are associated complications following VHR. These issues prevalent low socioeconomic status patients.This a blinded, randomized controlled trial at safety-net academic institution. Obese (BMI 30 40) seeking VHR were prehabilitation versus standard...
Background: The percentage of female surgeons and surgery residents has increased slowly to 24% 35%, respectively. However, women remain under-represented in surgical leadership positions (<20%). Society awards are used for hiring promoting surgeons. We hypothesized that within the Surgical Infection (SIS), females under-represented. Methods: SIS website databases were consulted number members, awardees, leaders. Representation was divided into four time periods: 2000-2005, 2006-2010,...
The use of narcotics among patients with Crohn disease (CD) is endemic.To evaluate the association between preoperative and postoperative outcomes in CD.Patients undergoing abdominal surgery for CD at a tertiary referral center January 1998 June 2014 were identified from an institutional prospectively maintained database.Primary end points overall morbidity, hospital length stay, readmission. Univariate multivariate analyses used to assess possible associations demographic clinical...
Objective: To determine if preoperative nutritional counseling and exercise (prehabilitation) improve outcomes in obese patients seeking ventral hernia repair (VHR)? Summary Background Data: Obesity poor fitness are associated with complications following VHR. It is unknown prehabilitation improves of Methods: This the 2-year follow-up a blinded randomized controlled trial from 2015 to 2017 at safety-net academic institution. Obese (BMI 30–40) VHR were versus standard counseling. Elective...
Preoperative recognition of the Onodi cell is necessary to avoid injury closely associated structures, including internal carotid artery and optic nerve. This article describes central cell, a variation in which posterior ethmoid lies superior sphenoid sinus midline position with at least one canal bulge. To our knowledge, this anatomic has not been previously reported literature. Radiographic endoscopic imaging unique provided.
Total abdominal colectomy with ileorectal anastomosis for Crohn's colitis is acceptable in the presence of a suitable rectum. Intentional IPAA has been proposed diffuse proctocolitis without enteric or anoperineal disease.The aim this study was to evaluate long-term outcomes sphincter-saving procedures large-bowel disease.Patients preoperative disease diagnosis undergoing intentional and were included.The conducted at tertiary care research center.Ileorectal performed 75 patients disease,...
Surgical site infections (SSIs) remain prevalent after ventral hernia repair (VHR). In 2013-2014, a safety-net academic hospital initiated two-pronged quality-improvement (QI) project: (1) Development and implementation of evidence-based guidelines; (2) creation specialized clinic to manage challenging patients complex hernias. Our objective was decrease SSI rates elective VHR.The primary outcome 30 days post-operatively, which assessed in aggregate with stratified analysis based on case...
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is characterized by insulin resistance (IR) and β-cell dysfunction. Ectopic fat accumulation in liver muscle causes IR. Since bariatric metabolic surgery significantly improves fatty disease, we hypothesized that coexistence of steatosis (i.e., when hepatic IR contributes T2DM) would be associated with greater improvement after surgery.A total 519 patients T2DM who underwent Roux-en-Y gastric bypass simultaneous biopsy had a minimum 5-year follow-up were...
Advances in endoscopic sinus surgery have led to a greater number of in-office procedures away from the traditional operating room setting. Rhinologists acting independently anesthesiologists must be prepared for potential complications, such as vasovagal response (VVR), that may arise during rhinologic manipulations. In this study, we review our experience with condition and discuss risk factors management algorithm VVR.A retrospective analysis at large tertiary referral center was...