2019
A direct comparison of robotic and laparoscopic hernia repair: patient-reported outcomes and cost analysis
Zayan N, Meara M, Schwartz J, Narula V. A direct comparison of robotic and laparoscopic hernia repair: patient-reported outcomes and cost analysis. Hernia 2019, 23: 1115-1121. PMID: 31037492, DOI: 10.1007/s10029-019-01943-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLaparoscopic hernia repairCarolinas Comfort ScalePatient-reported outcomesRobot-assisted hernia repairsLonger operative timeHernia repairOperative timePatient-reported surgical outcomesBetter patient-reported outcomesPotential cost differencesVentral hernia repairRobotic hernia repairDa Vinci robotVentral repairCohort studyOperative detailsRetrospective reviewSurgical outcomesLaparoscopic casesHernia typeHernia recurrenceConclusionIn comparisonDecreased lengthRobotic casesLaparoscopic hernia
2017
Su1104 Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy Produces Durable Improvement in Dysphagia Symptoms and Patient Quality of Life
Jalilvand A, Schwartz J, Jones E, Meara M, Hazey J, Perry K. Su1104 Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy Produces Durable Improvement in Dysphagia Symptoms and Patient Quality of Life. Gastroenterology 2017, 152: s1243. DOI: 10.1016/s0016-5085(17)34137-9.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2016
Primary Endoscopic Treatments for Morbid Obesity
Schwartz J, Jalilvand A, Mikami D. Primary Endoscopic Treatments for Morbid Obesity. 2016, 429-443. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-24145-6_24.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMorbid obesityGastric bandingIntragastric balloonModulation therapyRestrictive proceduresWeight lossEndoBarrier Gastrointestinal LinerEndoscopic bariatric proceduresPrimary endoscopic treatmentExcess weight lossLaparoscopic sleeve gastrectomyModest weight lossAdjustable gastric bandingProximal small bowelEffective treatment optionCentral neural activityGastric electrical stimulationEarly device removalEarly satietyGastric bypassMalabsorptive proceduresSleeve gastrectomyBariatric proceduresBariatric treatmentComplication rateChronic Groin Pain Following Anterior Hernia Surgery
Schwartz J, Strosberg D, Renton D. Chronic Groin Pain Following Anterior Hernia Surgery. 2016, 211-219. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-21587-7_15.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchChronic groin painGroin painTension-free mesh repairNarcotic pain medicationGeneral surgery operationsTension-free repairCommon general surgery operationsInjection-based therapyTriple neurectomyPain controlPain medicationNerve resectionOperative interventionAnterior approachNonoperative interventionsSurgical repairSurgical treatmentChronic painNerve blockRecurrence rateInguinal herniorrhaphyRadiofrequency neurolysisHernia repairHernia surgeryMesh repair