2025
Consensus guideline for the management of gastric cancer with synchronous peritoneal metastases
Butensky S, Bansal V, Su D, Waheed M, Nikiforchin A, Gomez‐Mayorga J, Olecki E, Radomski S, Sun B, Turaga K, Gunderson C, Lacy J, Badgwell B, In H, Kennedy T, Yoon H, Greer J, Sundar R, Woo Y, Group P. Consensus guideline for the management of gastric cancer with synchronous peritoneal metastases. Cancer 2025, 131: e35870. PMID: 40558029, DOI: 10.1002/cncr.35870.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSynchronous peritoneal metastasesManagement of gastric cancerPeritoneal metastasisGastric cancerCytoreductive surgeryConsensus guidelinesLow peritoneal carcinomatosis indexPeritoneal carcinomatosis indexMultidisciplinary preoperative assessmentLimited treatment optionsPatient's goals of careLevel of evidenceGoals of careClinical management pathwaysCytology-negativeCytology-positiveRandomized Controlled TrialsDiagnostic laparoscopySystemic therapySurvival benefitBurden of diseasePreoperative assessmentNonsurgical managementDisease subsetsTreatment optionsCurrent and Future Trends in Performance of Vaginal Hysterectomy in the United States
Lerner V, Chen L, Xu X, Myers E, Wright J. Current and Future Trends in Performance of Vaginal Hysterectomy in the United States. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2025, 146: 94-103. PMID: 40403305, DOI: 10.1097/aog.0000000000005945.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRate of vaginal hysterectomyVaginal hysterectomyMinimally invasive hysterectomyBenign indicationsPINC AI Healthcare DatabaseRoute of surgeryRoute of hysterectomyRetrospective cohort studyAbdominal hysterectomyIncontinence casesClinical characteristicsHysterectomyCohort studyProlapseMultivariate modelHealthcare databasesIncontinencePatientsSurgeonsHospital characteristicsHospitalPractice settingsSurgeryUnited StatesIndicatorsDoes Stapling Platform Influence Robotic Sleeve Gastrectomy Postoperative Outcomes?
Ying L, Rutledge R, Butensky S, Lugo D, Morton J, Ringold F. Does Stapling Platform Influence Robotic Sleeve Gastrectomy Postoperative Outcomes? Obesity Surgery 2025, 35: 1838-1844. PMID: 40227538, PMCID: PMC12065732, DOI: 10.1007/s11695-025-07855-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGastroesophageal reflux diseasePostoperative outcomesNo significant differenceSleeve gastrectomyRate of de novo GERDStapler useOverall side effect profileRetrospective single-surgeon studyLinear staplerPostoperative refluxOperative timePostoperative length of stayBackgroundLaparoscopic sleeve gastrectomyPostoperative gastroesophageal reflux diseaseRate of postoperative refluxSingle-surgeon studySide effect profileSignificant differenceWeight lossWeight loss surgeryRobotic-assisted sleeve gastrectomyLength of stayPostoperative lengthPatient demographicsEffect profilePreferences for Inguinal Hernia Repair in Infants: A Survey of the Eastern Pediatric Surgery Network
Hellmann Z, Knod J, Kulaylat A, Griggs C, DeFazio J, Scholz S, Alemayehu H, Robinson J, Kunisaki S, Hornick M, Collaborators E, Allukian M, Chandler N, Feng C, Finck C, Gander J, Lipskar A, McLean S, Middlesworth W, Nandivada P, Rangel S, Robertson J, Russell R, Slidell M, Taylor J, Tracy E. Preferences for Inguinal Hernia Repair in Infants: A Survey of the Eastern Pediatric Surgery Network. Journal Of Surgical Research 2025, 306: 188-196. PMID: 39793305, DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2024.12.012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLaparoscopic inguinal hernia repairInguinal hernia repairPediatric surgeonsHernia repairCompare long-term outcomesStandard open techniqueLong-term outcomesLate-career surgeonsSurgical practice patternsEarly-career surgeonsMid-career surgeonsSurveyed pediatric surgeonsChi-square testLaparoscopic approachOpen techniqueSurgeon preferenceContralateral sidePatient populationInfantsPractice patternsTechnical easeSurgeonsT-testRepairHernia
2023
Complete Intra-Gastric Erosion of a Laparoscopic Vertical Gastric Clip
Brown K, Esnaola G, Morton J. Complete Intra-Gastric Erosion of a Laparoscopic Vertical Gastric Clip. Obesity Surgery 2023, 34: 290-290. PMID: 38015331, DOI: 10.1007/s11695-023-06836-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLaparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band Colonization May Indicate Re-classification of Surgical Wounds
Ichter Z, Khoury H, Voller L, Deb S, Morton J. Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band Colonization May Indicate Re-classification of Surgical Wounds. Obesity Surgery 2023, 34: 282-285. PMID: 37946013, DOI: 10.1007/s11695-023-06790-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSurgical site infectionRetrospective chart reviewGastric band removalLAGB removalChart reviewSite infectionSurgical woundsBand removalClean woundsLaparoscopic adjustable gastric band removalRate of SSIMethodsThis retrospective chart reviewSurgical site infection developmentCommon bariatric proceduresLaparoscopic bariatric surgerySource of morbidityHospital-acquired conditionsOutcomes of interestCoagulase-negative staphylococciBariatric surgeryDirty woundsBariatric proceduresGastric bandGastrointestinal tractPatientsComment on: Investigation of the effect of weight loss after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy on Cobb angle, waist and back pain: a prospective study
Jabbouri S, Gibbs K, Rubio D. Comment on: Investigation of the effect of weight loss after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy on Cobb angle, waist and back pain: a prospective study. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2023, 19: 1365-1366. PMID: 37953127, DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2023.10.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRacial disparities in complications following elective colon cancer resection: Impact of laparoscopic versus robotic approaches
Ahuja V, Paredes L, Leeds I, Perkal M, Tsutsumi A, Bhandarkar S, King J. Racial disparities in complications following elective colon cancer resection: Impact of laparoscopic versus robotic approaches. The American Journal Of Surgery 2023, 227: 85-89. PMID: 37806892, PMCID: PMC10842593, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2023.09.038.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRC patientsLaparoscopic colectomyElective colon cancer resectionImpact of laparoscopicACS-NSQIP databaseColon cancer resectionMultivariable logistic regressionCancer resectionWhite patientsBlack patientsRobotic colectomyHigher complicationsOperative approachMinority patientsPatientsComplicationsColectomyLogistic regressionRobotic approachRacial disparitiesLaparoscopicCausal pathwaysLower ratesOutcomesMortalityCaprini risk assessment model combined with D-dimer to predict the occurrence of deep vein thrombosis and guide intervention after laparoscopic radical resection of colorectal cancer
Zhang W, Sun R, Hu X, Chen Z, Lai C. Caprini risk assessment model combined with D-dimer to predict the occurrence of deep vein thrombosis and guide intervention after laparoscopic radical resection of colorectal cancer. World Journal Of Surgical Oncology 2023, 21: 299. PMID: 37735407, PMCID: PMC10512522, DOI: 10.1186/s12957-023-03183-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsColorectal NeoplasmsHeparin, Low-Molecular-WeightHumansLaparoscopyRisk AssessmentVenous ThrombosisConceptsCaprini risk assessment modelLow-molecular-weight heparinLaparoscopic radical resection of colorectal cancerResection of colorectal cancerRadical resection of colorectal cancerLaparoscopic radical resectionLMWH groupD-dimerDeep vein thrombosisCut-off valueVein thrombosisROC curveColorectal cancerIPC groupClinical data of patientsLow incidence of thrombosisOccurrence of deep vein thrombosisAccurate risk stratificationDecision curve analysisData of patientsColorectal cancer patientsIncidence of thrombosisIncidence of DVTMolecular weight heparinArea under the ROC curveClinical outcomes of elective robotic vs laparoscopic surgery for colon cancer utilizing a large national database
Ahuja V, Paredes L, Leeds I, Perkal M, King J. Clinical outcomes of elective robotic vs laparoscopic surgery for colon cancer utilizing a large national database. Surgical Endoscopy 2023, 37: 7199-7205. PMID: 37365394, DOI: 10.1007/s00464-023-10215-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnastomotic leak rateBody mass indexLarge national databaseOverall complicationsAnastomotic leakOperative timeInvasive colectomyColon cancerElective colon cancer resectionHigher Body Mass IndexNational databaseOperating roomPost-operative lengthColon cancer resectionLonger operative timeRange of surgeryNon-Hispanic whitesCancer resectionACS-NSQIPLaparoscopic colectomyClinical outcomesMass indexLaparoscopic counterpartLaparoscopic surgeryPatient outcomesSurgical Correction of Vaginal Agenesis via Modified Laparoscopic Vecchietti Procedure
Esencan E, St Martin B, Harmanli O, Vash-Margita A. Surgical Correction of Vaginal Agenesis via Modified Laparoscopic Vecchietti Procedure. Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2023, 36: 556-559. PMID: 37354985, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2023.06.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLaparoscopic Vecchietti procedureVecchietti procedureVaginal dilationVaginal agenesisSurgical correctionRudimentary uterine hornExtensive counselingMayer-RokitanskyNormal ovariesSuture adjustmentPrimary amenorrheaSecondary sex characteristicsUterine hornVaginal canalAgenesisSex characteristicsType IDilationUnsuccessful attemptsAmenorrheaNeovaginaPatientsVaginoplastyMucosaGraftGastric cancer after Bariatric Bypass Surgery. Do they relate? (A Systematic Review)
Doukas S, Doukas P, Vageli D, Broder A. Gastric cancer after Bariatric Bypass Surgery. Do they relate? (A Systematic Review). Obesity Surgery 2023, 33: 1876-1888. PMID: 37041375, DOI: 10.1007/s11695-023-06567-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBariatric bypass surgeryBypass surgeryGastric cancerGastric cancer risk assessmentGastric bypass surgeryH. pylori infectionGastric cancer surveillanceCancer-promoting factorGastric cancer casesCancer risk assessmentBile refluxMorbid obesityTobacco smokingPylori infectionCancer surveillanceRisk factorsCancer casesFamily historyEffective treatmentSurgeryAdvanced stageSystematic reviewCancerFurther investigationObesityChanges to same day discharge after minimally invasive hysterectomy throughout COVID‐19 pandemic
Sullivan M, Michel L, Wasser T, Clark M, Chudnoff S, Andikyan V. Changes to same day discharge after minimally invasive hysterectomy throughout COVID‐19 pandemic. Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynaecology Research 2023, 49: 1418-1423. PMID: 36808793, DOI: 10.1111/jog.15617.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRate of SDDSame-day dischargeInvasive hysterectomyDay dischargeCOVID-19 pandemicRetrospective chart reviewEmergency department visitsNumber of readmissionsMultivariable logistic regressionSame dayCommon gynecologic proceduresChi-square testChart reviewED visitsDepartment visitsHospital admissionElective surgerySurgical complexityGynecologic proceduresInclusion criteriaNosocomial infectionsHysterectomyPatientsLogistic regressionHealthcare systemAssociation of Surgical Start Time with Outcomes of Benign Hysterectomy
Brah T, AlAshqar A, Borahay M. Association of Surgical Start Time with Outcomes of Benign Hysterectomy. Journal Of Minimally Invasive Gynecology 2023, 30: 389-396. PMID: 36708764, DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2023.01.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSurgical start timeSame-day dischargeLength of stayAdverse perioperative eventsBlood lossBenign hysterectomyPerioperative eventsPerioperative adverse eventsRetrospective cohort studyTotal hospital chargesOperating room timeLaparoscopic cohortPerioperative outcomesAdverse eventsCohort studyBenign indicationsHospital chargesSurgical approachHysterectomyRoom timeMultivariate linear regressionStayHealthcare systemDecreased rateLinear regressionCarbon Dioxide Emissions and Environmental Impact of Different Surgical Modalities of Hysterectomies.
Ramani S, Hartnett J, Karki S, Gallousis S, Clark M, Andikyan V. Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Environmental Impact of Different Surgical Modalities of Hysterectomies. JSLS Journal Of The Society Of Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgeons 2023, 27: e2023.00021. PMID: 37663433, PMCID: PMC10473183, DOI: 10.4293/jsls.2023.00021.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2022
Cost‐Effectiveness of Surgical Weight‐Loss Interventions for Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis and Class III Obesity
Kostic A, Leifer V, Gong Y, Robinson M, Collins J, Neogi T, Messier S, Hunter D, Selzer F, Suter L, Katz J, Losina E. Cost‐Effectiveness of Surgical Weight‐Loss Interventions for Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis and Class III Obesity. Arthritis Care & Research 2022, 75: 491-500. PMID: 35657632, PMCID: PMC9827536, DOI: 10.1002/acr.24967.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIncremental cost-effectiveness ratioLaparoscopic sleeve gastrectomyClass III obesityUsual careLifetime costsHealth care sector perspectiveProbabilistic sensitivity analysesCost-effectiveness ratioQuality-adjusted life expectancyOsteoarthritis Policy ModelSurgical weight loss interventionsLong-term clinical benefitKnee OA patientsKnee osteoarthritis patientsSensitivity analysisSustainable weight lossWeight loss interventionWorse knee painKnee replacement outcomesPolicy modelSector perspectiveTotal knee replacement outcomesGastric bypassKnee painOpioid useThe role of preoperative toxicology screening in patients undergoing bariatric surgery
Chao G, Ying L, Chan S, Alturki N, Aravind P, Thaqi M, Mahmoud A, Morton J. The role of preoperative toxicology screening in patients undergoing bariatric surgery. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2022, 19: 187-193. PMID: 36443215, DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2022.10.021.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPreoperative lengthBariatric surgeryToxicology testingWeight lossBariatric surgical populationBody mass indexImportant surgical outcomesAcademic health systemGastric bypassLack of evidenceSurgical populationPostoperative outcomesRetrospective reviewMass indexSurgical outcomesUrine testingPositivity rateMean changePositive testingPatientsNegative testingReadmissionHealth systemChi-squarePositivityComment on: The impact of routine division of the greater omentum on small bowel obstruction after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
Ghiassi S, Gibbs K. Comment on: The impact of routine division of the greater omentum on small bowel obstruction after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2022, 19: 185-186. PMID: 36351848, DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2022.10.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRobotic surgery: getting the evidence right
Tan W, Ta A, Kelly J. Robotic surgery: getting the evidence right. The Medical Journal Of Australia 2022, 217: 391-393. PMID: 36183333, PMCID: PMC9828009, DOI: 10.5694/mja2.51726.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLaparoscopic ovarian tissue harvesting for cryopreservation from a child with galactosemia
Vash-Margita A, Szymanska-Vandendriessche K, Gunther K, Rodriguez-Buritica DF, Christison-Lagay E, Saluja S, Oktay KH. Laparoscopic ovarian tissue harvesting for cryopreservation from a child with galactosemia. Fertility And Sterility 2022, 118: 982-984. PMID: 36154768, DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2022.08.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAntimüllerian hormone levelsOvarian tissue cryopreservationFertility preservationMonths of ageHormone levelsPrimordial folliclesAMH levelsMIU/Right ovaryTissue cryopreservationOvarian tissueReproductive endocrinologyOvarian tissue harvestingLower AMH levelsUneventful postoperative courseGood metabolic controlPelvic magnetic resonanceSubsequent histological examinationSmall antral folliclesPrimary ovarian insufficiencyTissue harvestingEffect of cauterizationYoung female childMagnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examsRare genetic disorder
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