2018
Early ambulation after colorectal oncologic resection with perineal reconstruction is safe and effective
Calotta N, Coon D, Bos T, Ostrander B, Scott A, Grant M, Efron J, Sacks J. Early ambulation after colorectal oncologic resection with perineal reconstruction is safe and effective. The American Journal Of Surgery 2018, 218: 125-130. PMID: 30471809, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2018.10.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEarly ambulationPerineal reconstructionOncologic resectionPost-operative day oneEarly ambulation protocolRetrospective cohort studyMinor complication rateStandard of careOncological surgery patientsAmbulation capacityWound complicationsCohort studySurgery patientsComplication rateSurgical outcomesReconstructive outcomesAmbulationMore ambulatoryBedrestDay oneReoperationReadmissionResectionSignificant differencesPatients
2017
Thoracic Epidural Anesthesia and Prophylactic Three Times Daily Unfractionated Heparin Within an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Pathway for Colorectal Surgery
Stone A, Grant M, Lau B, Hobson D, Streiff M, Haut E, Wu C, Wick E. Thoracic Epidural Anesthesia and Prophylactic Three Times Daily Unfractionated Heparin Within an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Pathway for Colorectal Surgery. Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine 2017, 42: 197-203. PMID: 28079734, DOI: 10.1097/aap.0000000000000542.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcademic Medical CentersAnalgesia, EpiduralAnesthesia, EpiduralAnticoagulantsBaltimoreCatheters, IndwellingColonDatabases, FactualDevice RemovalDigestive System Surgical ProceduresDrug Administration ScheduleEarly AmbulationHeparinHumansProgram EvaluationRectumRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeVenous ThromboembolismConceptsThoracic epidural analgesiaVTE prophylaxisEpidural removalERAS programVenous thromboembolismTEA patientsHeparin dosesEpidural analgesiaSurgery pathwayPerioperative thoracic epidural analgesiaColorectal surgery patientsDose of UFHOptimal VTE prophylaxisPercent of patientsThoracic epidural anesthesiaEpidural catheter placementSingle academic centerPreoperative dosesThrombohemorrhagic complicationsColorectal surgeryEpidural hematomaNeuraxial analgesiaSurgery patientsSurgical indicationsUnfractionated heparin
2014
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Protocols for Open Hepatectomy—Physiology, Immunomodulation, and Implementation
Page A, Ejaz A, Spolverato G, Zavadsky T, Grant M, Galante D, Wick E, Weiss M, Makary M, Wu C, Pawlik T. Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Protocols for Open Hepatectomy—Physiology, Immunomodulation, and Implementation. Journal Of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2014, 19: 387-399. PMID: 25472030, DOI: 10.1007/s11605-014-2712-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsApplication of ERASBlood product transfusionImplementation of ERASUse of opioidsPerioperative inflammationERAS protocolPerioperative outcomesProduct transfusionColorectal surgeryERAS principlesInflammatory stressorsPerioperative protocolSurgery protocolBlood lossPerioperative fastingBiliary surgeryEnhanced recoverySurgical communitySurgeryNormal physiologyHepatectomyERASSubspecialty fieldsLaparotomyOpioids