A5071372260- Hernia repair and management
- Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries
- Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
- Abdominal Surgery and Complications
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies
- Intestinal and Peritoneal Adhesions
- Esophageal and GI Pathology
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Surgical site infection prevention
- Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes
- Hip and Femur Fractures
- Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments
- Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments
- Surgical Simulation and Training
- Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes
- Stoma care and complications
- Body Contouring and Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques
- Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments
- Abdominal Trauma and Injuries
- Gastrointestinal Tumor Research and Treatment
- Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders
- Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management
- Diverticular Disease and Complications
- Adrenal and Paraganglionic Tumors
Carolinas Medical Center
2016-2025
Hernia Center
2006-2021
University of Pennsylvania
2021
Stony Brook University
2021
Stony Brook School
2021
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
2018-2021
Creative Commons
2021
American College of Surgeons
2019
Atrium Medical Cente
2019
Carolinas Healthcare System
2005-2018
In Brief Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of laparoscopic repair ventral hernias. Summary Background Data The recurrence rate after standard hernias may be as high 12–52%, wide surgical dissection required often results in wound complications. Use a approach decrease rates complications hernia repair. Methods on all patients who underwent (LVHR) performed by 4 surgeons using standardized procedure between November 1993 October 2002 were collected prospectively (85% patients) or...
In Brief Objective: Gastric gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are rare neoplasms that require excision for cure. Although the feasibility of minimally invasive resection gastric GIST has been established, long-term safety and efficacy these techniques unclear. We hypothesized complete GISTs using a combination laparoscopic or laparoendoscopic results in low perioperative morbidity an effective control disease. Methods: Between August 1996 June 2005, 50 consecutive patients undergoing...
Objective To communicate results of laparoscopic treatment pancreatic pseudocyst (PP) and resection benign lesions the pancreas. Perioperative data, surgical outcomes, techniques insights from 54 cases are presented. Summary Background Data Although therapy for other solid organs has been widely adopted, reports therapeutic laparoscopy pancreas have few limited numbers, its role in disease is still unclear. Methods Eighteen men 11 women were selected PP surgery. Four distinct approaches...
In Brief Objectives: To compare laparoscopic ventral hernia repair (LVHR) versus open (OVHR) for quality of life (QOL), complications, and recurrence in a large, prospective, multinational study. Introduction: As rates have decreased LVHR OVHR, QOL has become an extremely important differentiating outcomes measure. Methods: A international database was queried from September 2007 to July 2011 OVHR. Carolinas Comfort Scale (CCS) utilized quantify (pain, movement limitation, mesh sensation)...
Background: Clostridium difficile colitis is the predominant hospital-acquired gastrointestinal infection in United States and has emerged as an important nosocomial cause of morbidity death. Although several institutional studies have examined effects C. on hospitalized patients, its nationwide impact surgical patients yet to be defined. Methods: To provide a national estimate burden difficile, we performed five-year retrospective analysis Agency for Healthcare Research Quality's National...
The aim of this study was to assess skill retention in the operating room following completion a proficiency-based laparoscopic skills curriculum. Novices (n = 15) were randomized control and training group that practiced proficiency on Fundamentals Laparoscopic Surgery suturing model. performance both groups assessed simulator live porcine Nissen fundoplication model at (posttest) 5 months later (retention test). Training required 4.7 ±1.2 hours 41 ± 10 repetitions. Trained participants...
Generating over four billion pounds of waste each year, the healthcare system in United States is second largest contributor trash with one-third produced by operating rooms. Our objective to assess improvement reduction and recycling after implementation a Green Operating Room Committee (GORC) at our institution. A surgeon nurse-initiated GORC was formed members from corporate leadership, nursing, anesthesia, OR staff. Initiatives for opportunities, energy water use as well solid were...
Inferior vena cava (IVC) filters offer a safe and effective means of preventing pulmonary embolus have reduced complications when compared to earlier techniques caval interruption. However, despite continued improvement in insertion methods, still occur. Pneumothorax, hemorrhage, vessel injury may result while obtaining vascular access. Filter misplacement, excessive tilt, been reported with insertion, but preinsertion cavography is helpful these insertion-related complications. Attention...
Lumbar hernias are rare defects that involve the extrusion of retroperitoneal fat or viscera through a weakness in posterior abdominal wall. Repairing these is often difficult because surrounding structures. Techniques for reconstruction usually include an incision from 12th rib to iliac crest with mobilization local flaps onlay fascial use prosthetic mesh. Contemporary reports have advocated extensive dissection placement permanent mesh extraperitoneally. We recently repaired extensive,...
Pheochromocytomas are relatively uncommon tumors whose operative resection has clear medical and technical challenges. While the safety efficacy of laparoscopic adrenalectomy well documented, few studies with extended follow-up have been conducted to measure success procedure for most challenging adrenal tumors. In addition, several reports question applicability a minimally invasive approach sizeable pheochromocytomas. The purpose our investigation was assess outcomes pheochromocytomas in...