- Hernia repair and management
- Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries
- Intestinal and Peritoneal Adhesions
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies
- Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques
- Stoma care and complications
- Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments
- Abdominal Surgery and Complications
- Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes
- Body Contouring and Surgery
- Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
- Intestinal Malrotation and Obstruction Disorders
- Surgical Sutures and Adhesives
- Testicular diseases and treatments
- Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments
- Hip disorders and treatments
- Diet and metabolism studies
- Esophageal and GI Pathology
- Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments
- Anesthesia and Pain Management
- Diverticular Disease and Complications
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Hip and Femur Fractures
- Urological Disorders and Treatments
- Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
2012-2024
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
2024
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans
1988-2022
Iloilo Mission Hospital
2022
Franciscan Health
2022
Louisiana State University
1990-2018
Baton Rouge Clinic
1999-2018
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
2014
Universitätsklinikum Aachen
2007
Children's Specialty Group
1993-2005
Guidelines are increasingly determining the decision process in day-to-day clinical work. describe current best possible standard diagnostics and therapy. They should be developed by an international panel of experts, whereby alongside individual experience, above all, results comparative studies decisive. According to high-ranking scientific published peer-reviewed journals, statements recommendations formulated, these graded strictly according criteria evidence-based medicine. can...
Do we have an ideal mesh in terms of prevention adhesions?Are coated meshes really necessary?Are there data to support the manufacturers' claims superiority?Is a permanent or absorbable barrier preferred?
In 2014 the International Endohernia Society (IEHS) published first international "Guidelines for laparoscopic treatment of ventral and incisional abdominal wall hernias". Guidelines reflect currently best available evidence in diagnostics therapy give recommendations to help surgeons standardize their techniques improve results. However, science is a dynamic field which continuously developing. Therefore, guidelines require regular updates keep pace with evolving literature. For development...
Biliary enteric fistulas usually occur as a complication of chronic cholelithiasis, may be difficult to document preoperatively, and often pose problems in surgical management. We reviewed 13 cases spontaneous biliary identify methods diagnosis, management, complications. There was no specific set clinical symptoms or signs that led the diagnosis fistula. In six made preoperatively by x-ray films showing pneumobilia, gallstone small bowel, Initial treatment included cholecystectomy cases,...
This study aimed to assess the impact of transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF) on patients with chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) at 12-month follow-up.Clinical outcomes 100 consecutive GERD who underwent TIF between January 2010 and February 2011 were analyzed.There no major complications reported. Esophageal acid exposure was normalized in 14/27 (52%) pH testing. Seventy-four percent all off proton pump inhibitors versus 92% daily before TIF, P<0.001. Daily bothersome...