2025
Systemic chemotherapy in patients with unresectable pseudomyxoma peritonei from low-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasms: a case series
Vierra M, Morgan R, Ostowari A, Turaga K, Shergill A, Eng O. Systemic chemotherapy in patients with unresectable pseudomyxoma peritonei from low-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasms: a case series. Journal Of Gastrointestinal Oncology 2025, 16: 757-765. PMID: 40386613, PMCID: PMC12078827, DOI: 10.21037/jgo-24-440.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLow-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasmProgression-free survivalSystemic chemotherapyAppendiceal mucinous neoplasmPseudomyxoma peritoneiCase seriesCarcinoembryonic antigenMucinous neoplasmsFolinic acidAnti-vascular endothelial growth factorMedian progression-free survivalCEA responseMetastatic peritoneal diseaseElevated carcinoembryonic antigenPeritoneal cancer indexMedian Follow-UpBenefit of chemotherapyResponse to chemotherapyCycles of chemotherapyOutcomes of patientsTreated 5 patientsUniversity of Chicago Medical CenterEndothelial growth factorUnresectable diseasePeritoneal disease
2023
Regional appendix cancer multidisciplinary case conference: Improving access and care of a rare disease.
Nimer J, Eng O, Polite B, Liao C, Lee G, Alpert L, Setia N, Hart J, Fenton E, Micic D, Mauk S, Belanski J, Savaiano C, Whitridge J, Turaga K, Shergill A. Regional appendix cancer multidisciplinary case conference: Improving access and care of a rare disease. JCO Oncology Practice 2023, 19: 63-63. DOI: 10.1200/op.2023.19.11_suppl.63.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMultidisciplinary case conferencesImprove accessHyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapyQuality of careCommunity-based providersAnonymous digital surveyComplete cytoreductive surgeryMedical oncologyAppendiceal cancerMulti-disciplinary teamCare planningRare diseaseUniversity of Chicago Medical CenterCommunity settingsYears of experienceSmall town settingsChicago Medical CenterCase conferencesCareOncology expertsProvidersGroup of rare tumorsDisease managementImprove confidenceMedical Center
2021
Surgical team familiarity and waste generation in the operating room
Deshpande N, Witmer H, Keceli Ç, Adelman D, Turaga K. Surgical team familiarity and waste generation in the operating room. The American Journal Of Surgery 2021, 222: 694-699. PMID: 34024630, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2021.05.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAssociated with reduced oddsAvoidable healthcare costsOdds of wastingAssociated with lower riskSurgical team familiarityMultivariate logistic regression modelCross-sectional analysisLogistic regression modelsNurses' familiarityUniversity of Chicago Medical CenterChicago Medical CenterHealthcare costsSurgical needsOperating roomMedical CenterStaffing schedulesNursesTeam familiarityRegression modelsPromote consistencyFamiliarity scoresLow riskElective casesCost savingsTeam
2002
A fantastic journey: 3D cardiac ultrasound goes live.
Lang R, Sugeng L. A fantastic journey: 3D cardiac ultrasound goes live. Radiology Management 2002, 24: 18-22. PMID: 12510606.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCardiac ultrasoundHigher diagnostic confidenceUniversity of Chicago Medical CenterPost-surgical planningLive 3D echoCardiac sonographyChicago Medical CenterSurgical outcomesMeasurement of heart functionDiagnostic confidenceCardiac ultrasound imagesSurgical planningUltrasound imagingTherapeutic proceduresHeart functionPatientsUltrasound unitWhole heartMedical CenterExam timeLearning curvePatient waiting timesSonographyUltrasoundHeart
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