2004
Aberrant left hepatic artery in laparoscopic antireflux procedures
Klingler P, Seelig M, Floch N, Branton S, Freund M, Katada N, Hinder R. Aberrant left hepatic artery in laparoscopic antireflux procedures. Surgical Endoscopy 2004, 18: 807-811. PMID: 15054654, DOI: 10.1007/s00464-003-8280-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLaparoscopic antireflux surgeryHepatic arteryAntireflux surgeryTransiently elevated liver enzymesLiver enzymesMean blood lossLaparoscopic antireflux proceduresElevated liver enzymesAberrant left hepatic arteryImpaired liver functionFollow-up dataLeft hepatic arteryPostoperative morbidityBlood lossPostoperative symptomsDiagnostic workupAntireflux procedureHiatal dissectionClinical complaintsClinical dataFollow-upOperative reportsLiver functionAnatomical variationsPatients
2002
Redo laparoscopic surgery for achalasia
Gorecki P, Hinder R, Libbey J, Bammer T, Floch N. Redo laparoscopic surgery for achalasia. Surgical Endoscopy 2002, 16: 772-776. PMID: 11997819, DOI: 10.1007/s00464-001-8178-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRedo proceduresAverage symptom severity scoreTreatment of achalasiaRedo laparoscopic surgeryQuality of life scoresLaparoscopic reoperationIncomplete myotomyRedo surgerySymptom severity scoresChest painResultsEight patientsReflux symptomsLaparoscopic surgerySurgeon experienceAchalasiaSeverity scoreInitial operationRedoSymptom improvementPatientsIncorrect diagnosisAverage quality of life scoreLife scoresReoperationSurgery
1999
Is Laparoscopic Reoperation for Failed Antireflux Surgery Feasible?
Floch N, Hinder R, Klingler P, Branton S, Seelig M, Bammer T, Filipi C. Is Laparoscopic Reoperation for Failed Antireflux Surgery Feasible? JAMA Surgery 1999, 134: 733-737. PMID: 10401824, DOI: 10.1001/archsurg.134.7.733.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFailed antireflux surgeryParaesophageal hernia repairAntireflux surgeryTreated patientsHernia repairDuration of surgeryHiatal herniationFailed antireflux operationsSmall bowel enterotomyLaparoscopic reoperationReoperative proceduresConsecutive patientsPostoperative morbidityOperative complicationsTight fundoplicationToupet fundoplicationDor procedureLaparoscopic approachHeller myotomyLaparoscopic techniqueAntireflux procedureHospital staySurgery failureCrural repairNissen fundoplicationSmall‐intestinal enteroliths—Unusual cause of small‐intestinal obstruction
Klingler P, Seelig M, Floch N, Branton S, Metzger P. Small‐intestinal enteroliths—Unusual cause of small‐intestinal obstruction. Diseases Of The Colon & Rectum 1999, 42: 676-679. PMID: 10344693, DOI: 10.1007/bf02234149.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTherapeutic approachesEnterolith formationRare cause of small intestinal obstructionMultiple jejunal diverticulaSmall bowel obstructionSide-to-side anastomosisSmall intestinal obstructionRare causeSurgical removalJejunal diverticulaTherapeutic managementPatientsBlind loopBowel anastomosisObstructionEnterolithNontropical sprueSmall intestineAnastomosisIleotomySurgeryJejunostomyProlonged Dysphagia After a Paraesophageal Hernia Repair with Nissen Fundoplication
Floch N, DeVault K, Smith S, Hinder R. Prolonged Dysphagia After a Paraesophageal Hernia Repair with Nissen Fundoplication. Journal Of Clinical Gastroenterology 1999, 28: 224-227. PMID: 10192607, DOI: 10.1097/00004836-199904000-00007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLaparoscopic antireflux surgery for the treatment of esophageal strictures refractory to medical therapy
DeVault K, Seelig M, Floch N, Klingler P, Cina R, Hinder R, Branton S. Laparoscopic antireflux surgery for the treatment of esophageal strictures refractory to medical therapy. The American Journal Of Gastroenterology 1999, 94: 632. PMID: 10086643, DOI: 10.1111/j.1572-0241.1999.00926.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRefractory esophageal stricturesLaparoscopic antireflux surgeryAntireflux surgeryEsophageal strictureFollow-upSevere gastroesophageal reflux diseaseMean follow-upRelief of dysphagiaOutcomes of patientsProton pump inhibitorsGastroesophageal reflux diseaseProspective follow-up analysisPeptic ulcer diseaseDysphagia scoreFrequent pneumoniaLaparoscopic surgeryPump inhibitorsMinimal complicationsClinical outcomesH2 blockersReflux diseaseSurgeryUlcer diseasePatientsQuality of lifeLaparoscopic Antireflux Surgery –It’s a Wrap!
Hinder R, Smith S, Klingler P, Branton S, Floch N, Seelig M. Laparoscopic Antireflux Surgery –It’s a Wrap! Digestive Surgery 1999, 16: 7-11. PMID: 9949260, DOI: 10.1159/000018686.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLaparoscopic antireflux surgerySelection of patientsAntireflux surgeryAvailability of minimally invasive techniquesEvaluation of patientsMinimally invasive techniquesManagement of gastroesophageal reflux diseaseSurgical management of gastroesophageal reflux diseaseLong-term resultsGastroesophageal reflux diseaseAdvanced laparoscopyOpen surgerySurgical managementOpen procedureSurgical techniqueInvasive techniquesReflux diseaseSurgeryPatientsLaparoscopyParaesophageal herniation as a complication following laparascopic antireflux surgery
Seelig M, Hinder R, Klingler P, Floch N, Branton S, Smith S. Paraesophageal herniation as a complication following laparascopic antireflux surgery. Journal Of Gastrointestinal Surgery 1999, 3: 95-99. PMID: 10457330, DOI: 10.1016/s1091-255x(99)80014-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLaparoscopic Nissen fundoplicationNissen fundoplicationParaesophageal herniationRare complicationClinical presentationProcedure-related complicationsNonspecific abdominal symptomsIntrathoracic gastric volvulusRedo laparoscopic surgeryBarium esophagogramRecurrent dysphagiaAcute abdomenAntireflux surgeryAbdominal symptomsLaparoscopic repairDiagnostic workupEarly dysphagiaLaparoscopic surgeryOperative treatmentParaesophageal herniaFollow-upGastric volvulusComplicationsPatientsFundoplicationEndo-organ and laparoscopic management of gastric leiomyomas.
Seelig M, Hinder R, Floch N, Klingler P, Seelig S, Branton S, Woodward T. Endo-organ and laparoscopic management of gastric leiomyomas. Surgical Laparoscopy Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques 1999, 9: 78-81. PMID: 9950137, DOI: 10.1097/00019509-199901000-00019.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSubmucosal tumorGastric leiomyomaGastric lesionsPosterior wall of the stomachSubmucosal gastric tumorWall of the stomachBenign gastric lesionsPosterior gastric wallTreatment of lesionsTreatment of gastric lesionsLaparoscopic managementLaparoscopic treatmentLaparoscopic techniqueEsophagogastric junctionGastric surgeryGastric tumorsPosterior wallEndoscopic guidanceAnterior wallTumorLaparoscopic gastrotomyLesionsGastric wallLeiomyomaTreatment
1998
Surgical management of a long efferent loop after J‐pouch ileoanal reconstruction
Klingler P, Branton S, Floch N, Metzger P. Surgical management of a long efferent loop after J‐pouch ileoanal reconstruction. Diseases Of The Colon & Rectum 1998, 41: 654-657. PMID: 9593252, DOI: 10.1007/bf02235277.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsJ-pouchLong efferent limbIleal J-pouchEfferent limbIncreased stool frequencyRetrospective case reviewExcellent clinical resultsFive-month follow-upStool frequencySurgical managementClinical resultsFollow-upSurgical proceduresEfferent loopFunctional outcomesIleal reservoirPartial obstructionStapling techniqueCase reviewPatient complaintsPouch sizeWeight lossPatientsSmall intestineEffective repair
1995
Aortoesophageal fistula after reconstruction of the thoracic spine
Floch N, Harvey J, Beattie E. Aortoesophageal fistula after reconstruction of the thoracic spine. The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 1995, 60: 191-192. PMID: 7598591, DOI: 10.1016/s0003-4975(95)00003-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCharacteristics of Patients at Risk for Perioperative Myocardial Infarction After Infrainguinal Bypass Surgery: An Exploratory Study
Gillespie D, LaMorte W, Josephs L, Schneider T, Floch N, Menzoian J. Characteristics of Patients at Risk for Perioperative Myocardial Infarction After Infrainguinal Bypass Surgery: An Exploratory Study. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 1995, 9: 155-162. PMID: 7786701, DOI: 10.1007/bf02139658.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInfrainguinal bypass surgeryPerioperative myocardial infarctionWhite blood cellsPerioperative MIST-segment depressionBypass surgeryMyocardial infarctionHigher white blood cellWhite blood cell countDuration of surgeryCalcium channel blockersMultiple logistic regression analysisLeft bundle branch blockPreoperative laboratory testsExtensive cardiac evaluationCharacteristics of patientsAssociated with perioperative MIBundle branch blockCase-control studyCoronary artery diseaseDiffuse atherosclerotic diseaseLogistic regression analysisPreoperative useCardiac evaluationIntraoperative factors