A5064876532- Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Surgical Simulation and Training
- Esophageal and GI Pathology
- Ultrasound in Clinical Applications
- Trauma Management and Diagnosis
- Diversity and Career in Medicine
- Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes
- Esophageal Cancer Research and Treatment
- Lung Cancer Treatments and Mutations
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
- Abdominal Trauma and Injuries
- Body Contouring and Surgery
- Advances in Oncology and Radiotherapy
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments
- Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management
- Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies
- Pericarditis and Cardiac Tamponade
- Pneumothorax, Barotrauma, Emphysema
- Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries
- Cardiac Structural Anomalies and Repair
University of Calgary
2016-2025
McGill University
2023
San Diego Cardiac Center
2020
McMaster University
2013-2018
Foothills Medical Centre
2005-2018
St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton
2014-2017
Mayo Clinic
2011-2012
WinnMed
2012
Esophagectomy has one of the highest mortality rates among all surgical procedures. We investigated type and frequency complications associated with perioperative after esophagectomy. performed a retrospective review deaths following esophagectomy for esophageal cancer at Mayo Clinic, Rochester from 1993 through 2009. Of 1522 esophagectomies, occurred in 45 (3.0%). The majority who died were male (82%); median age was 72 years (range 46-92). age-adjusted Charlson comorbidity score 6....
Abstract Background Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) has gained prominence as a minimally invasive therapeutic option for achalasia. Despite its growing adoption worldwide, the establishment of POEM programs in Canada is relatively recent, and local data on clinical outcomes remain limited. Aims This study aims to assess short-term patients undergoing achalasia including symptom improvement, complication rates, detailing hospital resources necessary sustain program. Methods A retrospective...
Prolonged air leak and high-volume pleural drainage are the most common causes for delays in chest tube removal following lung resection. While digital systems have been successfully used management of post-operative leak, their effect on inflammation has not studied before. We hypothesized that (as compared to traditional analog continuous suction), using intermittent balanced suction, associated with decreased postoperative volumes, thus leading earlier removal.One hundred three [103]...
Background: The incidence of venous thromboembolic events (VTE) after resection thoracic malignancies can reach 15%, but prophylaxis guidelines are yet to be established. We aimed survey Canadian practitioners regarding perioperative risk factors for VTE, impact those on extended selection, type preferred prophylaxis, and timing initiation duration thromboprophylaxis. Methods: A modified Delphi was undertaken over three rounds with surgeons, anesthesiologists thrombosis experts across...
<h3>Background:</h3> The purpose of this study is to describe the demographics, training and practice characteristics physicians performing thoracic surgery across Canada better assess workforce needs. <h3>Methods:</h3> We developed a questionnaire using modified Delphi process generate items. was administered all Canadian surgeons via email (<i>n</i> = 102) or mail 35). <h3>Results:</h3> In all, 97 completed survey (71% response rate). mean age respondents 47.7 (standard deviation 9.1)...
Pulmonary lobectomy is the most commonly performed surgery for lung cancer and remains gold standard operative treatment. The reported surgical mortality from this procedure rarely differentiates between in-hospital (IHM) early post-discharge (PDM). We aimed to examine IHM 90-day PDM over time identify outcome predictors including patient characteristics, comorbidity system-level factors. Data patients who underwent 2005 2011 were acquired a linked Ontario population-based database....
An incomplete major pulmonary fissure can make anatomic lung resection technically more difficult and may increase the risk of complications, such as prolonged postoperative air leak. The objective this study was to determine if preoperative computed tomography (CT) chest could accurately predict completeness observed at time surgery.From October 2008 June 2009, patients a single university institution were enrolled they underwent surgery for nodule, mass or known cancer. At surgery, graded...