A5059583055- Genetic factors in colorectal cancer
- Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
- Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments
- Anorectal Disease Treatments and Outcomes
- Diverticular Disease and Complications
- Colorectal and Anal Carcinomas
- Colorectal Cancer Treatments and Studies
- Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes
- Surgical Simulation and Training
- Esophageal and GI Pathology
- Congenital gastrointestinal and neural anomalies
- Microscopic Colitis
- Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders
- BRCA gene mutations in cancer
- Hernia repair and management
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders
- Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research
- Pelvic floor disorders treatments
- Virology and Viral Diseases
- Digestive system and related health
- Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetes
- Multiple and Secondary Primary Cancers
- Bladder and Urothelial Cancer Treatments
- Liver Diseases and Immunity
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
2025
Northwestern University
2021-2025
Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University
2024
Cleveland Clinic
2015-2023
Northwestern Medicine
2023
Combined Military Hospital
2021
National University of Medical Sciences
2021
Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
2021
Scottish Alliance for Geoscience, Environment and Society
2021
Sage (United Kingdom)
2021
The NCCN Guidelines for Colorectal Cancer (CRC) Screening describe various colorectal screening modalities as well recommended schedules patients at average or increased risk of developing sporadic CRC. They are intended to aid physicians with clinical decision-making regarding CRC without defined genetic syndromes. These Insights focus on select recent updates the Guidelines, including a section primary and secondary prevention, provide context panel’s recommendations age which initiate in...
94 Background: Lynch Syndrome (LS) can guide surgery for colorectal cancer (CRC), particularly MLH1/MSH2 carriers, who may benefit from extended procedures: total colectomy (TC) or proctocolectomy (TP). We investigated timing of germline genetic testing (GGT) and surgical approach in patients (pts) with LS CRC. Methods: Integrated GGT (Labcorp, formerly Invitae Corp.) insurance claims (Komodo Healthcare Map) data adult pts non-metastatic colon (CC) rectal (RC) CRC 2015-23, ≥ 6 months pre-CRC...
Background and Objectives:A growing number of operations for sigmoid diverticulitis are being done laparoscopically. There is a paucity data on the outcome laparoscopy complicated by colonic fistula. The aim this study was to compare results laparoscopic resection with without fistula.Methods:A retrospective review conducted all patients who underwent fistula at single tertiary care institution over 7-year period. Comparison made group during same period.Results:Forty-two were analyzed...
Fistulotomy is considered the most effective treatment for anal fistula; however, it carries a risk of incontinence. Sphincteroplasty in setting fistulotomy not standard practice due to concerns regarding healing and potential infectious complications. We aimed compare outcomes patients who underwent with primary sphincteroplasty those did undergo repair.
Rectal cuff and anal transitional zone neoplasia is an increasing challenge in patients with familial adenomatous polyposis who have undergone restorative proctocolectomy. Its real incidence, range of severity, treatment efficacy are poorly documented.We sought to document the evolution rectal describe its management.This a retrospective cohort study collecting prospectively recorded data.This involved hereditary colorectal cancer group large academic medical center.All undergoing primary...
Background and Objectives:Robotic surgery has been advocated for the radical excision of rectal cancer. Most data supporting its use have reported from European Asian centers, with a paucity United States documenting clear advantages robotic technique. This study compares short-term outcome versus laparoscopic surgery.Methods:Consecutive patients who underwent (group 1) or 2) cancer at single institution over 2-year period were retrospectively reviewed. The main measures operative time,...
BACKGROUND: Nonspecific acute pouchitis is common in patients with ulcerative colitis who undergo IPAA, but there disagreement about the rate at which this occurs familial adenomatous polyposis. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to define nonspecific SETTING: was conducted a hereditary colorectal cancer center large academic medical center. DESIGN: retrospective cohort using prospectively gathered data. PATIENTS: Patients polyposis have had IPAA were included. INTERVENTIONS: Symptoms, pouchoscopy...
Abstract Colorectal cancer (CRC) remains a leading cause of death in the United States. CRC is second to third most common globally and it impacts both genders. Screening initiatives are paramount importance eradicate disease at precancerous or early stage. Recommendations for screening based on multiple factors including age, ethnicity, individual patient risk factors, family history. Short- long-term outcomes survival data correlate with stage time diagnosis emphasizing need appropriate...
Purpose: Pneumatosis intestinalis (PI) has historically been associated with transmural bowel ischemia requiring laparotomy.However, in the current era of computed tomography (CT), it is often incidentally found leading to unnecessary interventions.In this study we aim delineate factors that predict need for surgical intervention.Methods: We performed a systematic review 217 consecutive cases PI on abdominal CT over 10-year period at tertiary care hospital.Univariate analysis and...
Although the safety of hepatic resection has improved, it is still a highly morbid procedure. A retrospective cohort 375 patients undergoing hepatectomy (2004 to 2012) was done. All procedures were performed by single surgeon at tertiary center. To help identify trends over time, two subgroups identified: Group 1 (n = 195 from October 2004 December 2010) and 2 180 January 2011 November 2012). The study groups had similar patient characteristics except there more with cirrhosis in (10 vs 17%,...
BACKGROUND: Perineal hernia is a well-known, rare complication following abdominoperineal resection for rectal cancer. Due to its rarity, the literature on surgical repair comprised of case reports and small series, not one approach has been established as superior. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed identify methods used at our institution their outcomes. We hypothesized that perineal would have similar recurrence rate transabdominal with shorter hospital length stay. DESIGN: was retrospective...