2023
Safety of Carotid Endarterectomy for Symptomatic Stenosis by Age: Meta-Analysis With Individual Patient Data
Leung Y, Bera K, Rodriguez D, Dardik A, Mas J, Simonte G, Rerkasem K, Howard D. Safety of Carotid Endarterectomy for Symptomatic Stenosis by Age: Meta-Analysis With Individual Patient Data. Stroke 2023, 54: 457-467. PMID: 36647921, PMCID: PMC9855737, DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.122.040819.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIndividual patient dataSymptomatic elderly patientsSymptomatic carotid stenosisCarotid endarterectomyPerioperative strokeElderly patientsStroke riskMedical therapyCarotid stenosisMyocardial infarctionPatient dataStroke risk increasesRecurrent stroke riskSymptomatic stenosisInterventional armPerioperative deathsPerioperative riskAdverse eventsProspective cohortSymptomatic patientsRandomized trialsOutcome ratesObservational studyOctogenariansEndarterectomy
2019
Acute Type A Aortic Dissection Surgery Performed by Aortic Specialists Improves 2-Year Outcomes
Bin Mahmood SU, Mori M, Geirsson A, Elefteriades JA, Mangi AA. Acute Type A Aortic Dissection Surgery Performed by Aortic Specialists Improves 2-Year Outcomes. Aorta 2019, 07: 001-006. PMID: 31330545, PMCID: PMC6645905, DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1687904.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAortic specialistsPerioperative outcomesAcute Type A Aortic Dissection SurgeryCox proportional hazards modelAortic dissection surgerySingle-center reviewMultivariable logistic regressionNon-AS groupProportional hazards modelRoot replacement proceduresAcute typeAdjusted riskAortic operationsAortic surgeryPerioperative deathsDissection surgeryAortic dissectionCerebral perfusionCirculatory arrestIndependent predictorsSurgeon experienceCardiac surgeonsCall teamSurgery experienceHazards model
2018
Preferential Use of Infrapopliteal Angioplasty for Critical Limb Ischemia: Vascular Surgeons' Perspective
Nishibe T, Yamamoto K, Toguchi K, Seike Y, Ito N, Nishibe M, Koizumi J, Dardik A, Ogino H. Preferential Use of Infrapopliteal Angioplasty for Critical Limb Ischemia: Vascular Surgeons' Perspective. International Surgery 2018, 103: 509-515. DOI: 10.9738/intsurg-d-14-00309.1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMajor adverse limb eventsInfrapopliteal percutaneous transluminal angioplastyAmputation-free survivalCritical limb ischemiaPercutaneous transluminal angioplastyPerioperative deathsClinical successLimb ischemiaLimb salvageStepwise Cox proportional hazards regression modelCox proportional hazards regression modelProportional hazards regression modelsAdverse limb eventsEndovascular-first approachVascular surgeons' experienceVascular surgeon's perspectivePeripheral artery diseaseKaplan-Meier methodTechnical success rateFirst therapeutic optionHazards regression modelsInfrapopliteal angioplastyRutherford 6Perioperative predictorsTransluminal angioplastyThe importance of lymph node ratio for patients with mandibular infiltration of oral squamous cell carcinoma
Safi AF, Kauke M, Grandoch A, Nickenig HJ, Zöller J, Kreppel M. The importance of lymph node ratio for patients with mandibular infiltration of oral squamous cell carcinoma. Journal Of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery 2018, 46: 1007-1012. PMID: 29709331, DOI: 10.1016/j.jcms.2018.03.021.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overCarcinoma, Squamous CellChemoradiotherapyFemaleHumansKaplan-Meier EstimateLymph Node ExcisionLymph NodesLymphatic MetastasisMaleMandibleMiddle AgedMouth NeoplasmsMultivariate AnalysisNeck DissectionNeoadjuvant TherapyNeoplasm InvasivenessNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalNeoplasm StagingPrognosisRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentConceptsOral squamous cell carcinomaSquamous cell carcinomaMandibular infiltrationLocoregional recurrenceCell carcinomaLymph nodesExclusion criteriaTreatment-naive oral squamous cell carcinomaImportance of lymphPathologic N classificationLymph node ratioPositive lymph nodesNegative resection marginsRetrospective chart reviewRisk stratification toolAssessment of prognosisConventional nodalT4b classificationUnresectable diseaseNeoadjuvant chemoradiotherapyPerioperative deathsSynchronous malignanciesChart reviewResection marginsClinicopathological characteristics
2017
Clinicopathological parameters affecting nodal yields in patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma receiving selective neck dissection
Safi AF, Kauke M, Grandoch A, Nickenig HJ, Drebber U, Zöller J, Kreppel M. Clinicopathological parameters affecting nodal yields in patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma receiving selective neck dissection. Journal Of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery 2017, 45: 2092-2096. PMID: 29033003, DOI: 10.1016/j.jcms.2017.08.020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOral squamous cell carcinomaSquamous cell carcinomaNodal yieldSelective neck dissectionCell carcinomaNeck dissectionLymph nodesLocoregional recurrenceT classificationTreatment-naive oral squamous cell carcinomaCervical lymph node statusMean nodal yieldBilateral neck dissectionCervical lymph nodesLymph node statusRetrospective chart reviewMinimum lymphT4b classificationPerioperative deathsUnresectable diseaseNeoadjuvant chemoradiotherapySynchronous malignanciesChart reviewClinicopathological factorsPerineural invasionThe importance of log odds of positive lymph nodes for locoregional recurrence in oral squamous cell carcinoma
Safi AF, Kauke M, Grandoch A, Nickenig HJ, Drebber U, Zöller J, Kreppel M. The importance of log odds of positive lymph nodes for locoregional recurrence in oral squamous cell carcinoma. Oral Oncology 2017, 72: 48-55. PMID: 28797461, DOI: 10.1016/j.oraloncology.2017.07.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPositive lymph nodesOral squamous cell carcinomaSquamous cell carcinomaLymph node ratioLocoregional recurrenceLymph nodesCell carcinomaTreatment-naive oral squamous cell carcinomaNode ratioLog oddsIndependent indicatorPathologic N classificationPathologic T classificationRetrospective chart reviewMultiple cancer sitesConventional nodalT4b classificationUnresectable diseaseExtracapsular spreadNeoadjuvant chemoradiotherapyPerioperative deathsSynchronous malignanciesChart reviewNodal yieldN classificationPostoperative complications following intraoperative radiotherapy in abdominopelvic malignancy: A single institution analysis of 113 consecutive patients
Abdelfatah E, Page A, Sacks J, Pierorazio P, Bivalacqua T, Efron J, Terezakis S, Gearhart S, Fang S, Safar B, Pawlik TM, Armour E, Hacker‐Prietz A, Herman J, Ahuja N. Postoperative complications following intraoperative radiotherapy in abdominopelvic malignancy: A single institution analysis of 113 consecutive patients. Journal Of Surgical Oncology 2017, 115: 883-890. PMID: 28252805, PMCID: PMC5572190, DOI: 10.1002/jso.24597.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsExternal beam radiation therapyPostoperative complication rateIntraoperative radiotherapyComplication rateInstitution experienceGrade IIAcceptable perioperative morbidityComplications grade IICurative-intent resectionPostoperative surgical complicationsClavien-Dindo scaleMost common diagnosesMargin-negative resectionSingle-institution analysisJohns Hopkins HospitalBeam radiation therapyAbdominopelvic malignanciesRadiotherapy variablesLocoregional controlPerioperative complicationsPerioperative deathsPerioperative morbidityPostoperative complicationsWound complicationsSurgical complications
2016
Simple Technique of Circular Stapled Anastomosis in Ivor Lewis Esophagectomy
Singhal S, Kailasam A, Akimoto S, Masuda T, Bertellotti C, Mittal S. Simple Technique of Circular Stapled Anastomosis in Ivor Lewis Esophagectomy. Journal Of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques 2016, 27: 288-294. PMID: 27705608, DOI: 10.1089/lap.2016.0443.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIvor Lewis esophagectomyEnd-to-end anastomosisGroup AAnastomotic leakMedian postoperative ICU stayAnastomotic techniqueStapled end-to-end anastomosisMinimally-invasive esophagectomyPostoperative hospital stayPostoperative ICU stayCircular stapled anastomosisStapled anastomotic techniquePerioperative deathsPerioperative outcomesRedo anastomosisHospital stayIntrathoracic anastomosisSequential cohortsEndoscopic interventionEsophagectomyICU stayGroup BIRB approvalStapled anastomosisPatients
2015
Outcomes of Aortic Root Replacement After Previous Aortic Root Replacement: The “True” Redo Root
Jassar AS, Desai ND, Kobrin D, Pochettino A, Vallabhajosyula P, Milewski RK, McCarthy F, Maniaci J, Szeto WY, Bavaria JE. Outcomes of Aortic Root Replacement After Previous Aortic Root Replacement: The “True” Redo Root. The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 2015, 99: 1601-1609. PMID: 25754965, DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2014.12.038.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAortic root replacementDe novo groupRedo root replacementRoot replacementNovo groupRedo groupPrevious aortic root replacementRedo aortic root replacementFirst-time sternotomyFull aortic root replacementLow perioperative morbidityStructural valve deteriorationRisk of complicationsPresence of infectionAortic reoperationHospital lengthLate deathsPerioperative deathsSternal infectionUnderwent reoperationMidterm survivalPerioperative morbidityRenal failureOverall mortalityValve deterioration
2014
Hepatectomy for hemangioma; safe, but is it successful?
Groeschl R, Riggle K, Quebbeman E, Christians K, Turaga K, Tsai S, Gamblin T. Hepatectomy for hemangioma; safe, but is it successful? Hepatogastroenterology 2014, 61: 2009-13. PMID: 25713903.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLiver resectionHepatic hemangiomaAbdominal discomfortEffect of liver resectionMedian Follow-UpMedian lesion sizeHepatic hemangiomataHPB centersHepatic resectionPreoperative painConsecutive patientsPerioperative deathsHepatobiliary surgeonsMedian agePain reliefSignificant morbidityEvaluating patientsTreat such symptomsHemangioma resectionResectionFollow-upHemangiomaLesion sizePatientsPain
2013
Pulmonary resections following prior definitive chemoradiation therapy are associated with acceptable survival
Kuzmik GA, Detterbeck FC, Decker RH, Boffa DJ, Wang Z, Oliva IB, Kim AW. Pulmonary resections following prior definitive chemoradiation therapy are associated with acceptable survival. European Journal Of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery 2013, 44: e66-e70. PMID: 23557918, DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezt184.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDefinitive chemoradiation therapySalvage lung resectionChemoradiation therapyLung resectionPostoperative survivalCurative-intent chemoradiation therapyMultivariate Cox proportional modelMedian disease-free intervalLung cancer resectionRecurrent lung cancerDisease-free intervalCox proportional modelsLung cancer recurrenceDefinitive chemoradiationPerioperative deathsSalvage resectionComplication ratePulmonary resectionCancer resectionDefinitive treatmentImproved survivalLung cancerCancer stageMedical recordsCancer recurrence
2010
Non‐clamped partial nephrectomy: techniques and surgical outcomes
Smith GL, Kenney PA, Lee Y, Libertino JA. Non‐clamped partial nephrectomy: techniques and surgical outcomes. BJU International 2010, 107: 1054-1058. PMID: 21040369, DOI: 10.1111/j.1464-410x.2010.09798.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPartial nephrectomyVascular clampingGroup AGroup BSolitary kidneyRenal functionBlood lossOncological efficacyPercentage changeVon Hippel-Lindau diseaseFour-variable ModificationRenal vascular clampingMedian tumor sizeRate of complicationsRenal Disease equationGlomerular filtration rateSubset of patientsMedian percentage changeRate of recurrencePositive margin rateHippel-Lindau diseaseUnclamped groupPerioperative deathsPreoperative eGFRRetrospective review
2009
Relationship Between Hospital Volume, System Clinical Resources, and Mortality in Pancreatic Resection
Joseph B, Morton J, Hernandez-Boussard T, Rubinfeld I, Faraj C, Velanovich V. Relationship Between Hospital Volume, System Clinical Resources, and Mortality in Pancreatic Resection. Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2009, 208: 520-527. PMID: 19476785, DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2009.01.019.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHospital volumePancreatic resectionGeneral surgery residencyStrong clinical supportClinical resourcesClinical supportOperative mortalityMortality ratePractice scoresLow perioperative mortality rateGastroenterology fellowshipMultiple logistic regression analysisComplex gastrointestinal proceduresInpatient mortality dataPerioperative mortality rateHigh-volume hospitalsLow-volume hospitalsNational Inpatient SampleHigh-volume institutionsLow-volume surgeonsInterventional radiology serviceSurgery residencyFrequency of hospitalLogistic regression analysisPerioperative deathsMajor hepatic resection for hepatocellular carcinoma with or without portal vein embolization: Perioperative outcome and survival
Palavecino M, Chun YS, Madoff DC, Zorzi D, Kishi Y, Kaseb AO, Curley SA, Abdalla EK, Vauthey JN. Major hepatic resection for hepatocellular carcinoma with or without portal vein embolization: Perioperative outcome and survival. Surgery 2009, 145: 399-405. PMID: 19303988, DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2008.10.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPreoperative portal vein embolizationMajor hepatic resectionPreoperative PVEPVE groupHepatic resectionPortal vein embolizationHepatocellular carcinomaPerioperative outcomesDFS ratesPerioperative deathsVein embolizationSurvival rateDisease-free survival ratesPreoperative transarterial chemoembolizationOverall postoperative complicationsRemnant liver volumeImproved perioperative outcomesOverall survival rateAmerican Joint CommitteeHepatitis B virusHepatitis C virusPerioperative mortalityPerioperative riskPostoperative complicationsOverall survival
2008
Pancreatic Resection of Isolated Metastases from Nonpancreatic Primary Cancers
Reddy S, Edil BH, Cameron JL, Pawlik TM, Herman JM, Gilson MM, Campbell KA, Schulick RD, Ahuja N, Wolfgang CL. Pancreatic Resection of Isolated Metastases from Nonpancreatic Primary Cancers. Annals Of Surgical Oncology 2008, 15: 3199-3206. PMID: 18784960, DOI: 10.1245/s10434-008-0140-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRenal cell carcinomaPancreatic resectionMetachronous lesionsMetastatic lesionsVascular invasionConclusionLong-term survivalResultsForty-nine patientsLymph node metastasisLangerhans cell histiocytosisDistal pancreatectomyPerioperative deathsPostoperative morbidityTotal pancreatectomyIsolated metastasisMedian survivalMetastatic diseaseSynchronous lesionsNode metastasisPrimary diseasePrimary cancerMedian lengthCell carcinomaGallbladder cancerSingle institutionCell histiocytosisWhat Constitutes a “High-Volume” Hospital for Pancreatic Resection?
Meguid RA, Ahuja N, Chang DC. What Constitutes a “High-Volume” Hospital for Pancreatic Resection? Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2008, 206: 622.e1-622.e9. PMID: 18387466, DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2007.11.011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPancreatic resectionResection volumeCenters of excellenceNationwide Inpatient SampleMultivariable logistic regressionImproved postoperative outcomesHospital mortalityPostoperative mortalityPerioperative deathsPostoperative outcomesInpatient SampleRetrospective analysisResectionVolume thresholdImperfect surrogateLogistic regressionPatients
1991
Clinical experience with the Palmaz-Schatz coronary stent. Initial results of a multicenter study.
Schatz R, Baim D, Leon M, Ellis S, Goldberg S, Hirshfeld J, Cleman M, Cabin H, Walker C, Stagg J. Clinical experience with the Palmaz-Schatz coronary stent. Initial results of a multicenter study. Circulation 1991, 83: 148-161. PMID: 1984878, DOI: 10.1161/01.cir.83.1.148.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUrgent bypass surgeryBypass surgeryPerioperative complicationsMyocardial infarctionGroup 2Group 1Palmaz-Schatz coronary stentSuccessful elective coronary angioplastyUnderwent cardiac catheterizationElective coronary angioplastyNative coronary arteriesAbsence of symptomsBalloon-expandable stentsClinical thrombosisPerioperative deathsElective angioplastyCardiac catheterizationCoronary angioplastyMajor complicationsMulticenter studyCoronary arteryPatient populationLower incidencePatientsAbrupt closure
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