A5052070062- Hernia repair and management
- Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries
- Anesthesia and Pain Management
- Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
- Abdominal Surgery and Complications
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies
- Hip and Femur Fractures
- Surgical site infection prevention
- Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
- Intestinal and Peritoneal Adhesions
- Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques
- Liver Disease and Transplantation
- Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments
- Cultural Identity and Heritage
- Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery
- Surgical Sutures and Adhesives
- Muscle and Compartmental Disorders
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
- Organ Transplantation Techniques and Outcomes
- French Language Learning Methods
- Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
- Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments
- Stoma care and complications
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
2018-2025
University of North Carolina Health Care
2020-2022
Community Link
2022
Hernia Center
2017-2021
WakeMed
2021
University of Washington
2021
Cleveland Clinic
2017-2018
Tufts University
2005
Hospital Xeral Calde
1998
We aimed to evaluate the association of epidural analgesia (EA) with hospital length stay (LOS), wound morbidity, postoperative complications, and patient-reported outcomes in patients undergoing ventral hernia repair (VHR).EA has been shown reduce LOS certain surgical populations. The benefit VHR is unclear.Patients having performed Americas Hernia Society Quality Collaborative (AHSQC) were separated into 2 comparable groups matched on several confounding factors using a propensity score...
Background: Inguinal hernia repair is one of the more common procedures performed in United States. The optimal surgical approach, however, remains controversial. We aimed to compare postoperative outcomes and costs between laparoscopic open inpatient inguinal repairs a national cohort. Materials Methods: retrospective analysis National Inpatient Sample during period 2009–2015. Adult patients (≥18 years old) undergoing were included. Multivariable logistic, generalized linear regression used...
Inguinal hernia repair is one of the most commonly performed general surgery operations. Throughout years there have been many variations and advancements, including open laparoscopic techniques, to accomplish same task reducing herniated contents preventing groin recurrence. An array factors contributes deciding which operative technique best approach managing a patient presenting with an inguinal hernia. Published data vary due heterogeneity techniques compared, presentations, surgeon...
The association of thoracic epidural analgesia and urinary retention after complex abdominal wall reconstruction (CAWR) is unknown. purpose this study was to investigate the between presence a epidural, timing Foley catheter removal, rates catheter-associated tract infections (CAUTIs) in patients undergoing CAWR. All CAWR, who had an for postoperative pain management at our institution from September 2015 through April 2016, were prospectively followed. Patients divided into two groups....