2021
Improved outcomes using laparoscopy for emergency colectomy after mitigating bias by negative control exposure analysis
Linderman GC, Lin W, Sanghvi MR, Becher RD, Maung AA, Bhattacharya B, Davis KA, Schuster KM. Improved outcomes using laparoscopy for emergency colectomy after mitigating bias by negative control exposure analysis. Surgery 2021, 171: 305-311. PMID: 34332782, DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2021.06.048.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOpen surgeryEmergency colectomyNational Surgical Quality Improvement Program dataQuality Improvement Program dataPostoperative septic shockLow-risk patientsSurgical site infectionPatients meeting criteriaColorectal emergenciesElective colectomyUnderwent laparoscopyHospital stayOverall morbidityNationwide registryAnastomotic leakColectomy casesConverted groupSeptic shockSite infectionPatient selectionBaseline variablesImproved outcomesLaparoscopic surgeryTreatment weightingColectomy
2019
Promotility agents for the treatment of ileus in adult surgical patients: A practice management guideline from the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma.
Bugaev N, Bhattacharya B, Chiu WC, Como JJ, Cripps MW, Ferrada P, Gelbard RB, Gondek S, Kasotakis G, Kim D, Mentzer C, Robinson BRH, Salcedo ES, Yeh DD. Promotility agents for the treatment of ileus in adult surgical patients: A practice management guideline from the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma. Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2019, 87: 922-934. PMID: 31136527, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000002381.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEarly enteral nutritionAdult surgical patientsResolution of ileusNormal bowel functionSurgery of TraumaSurgical patientsBowel functionHospital lengthEastern AssociationEffectiveness of metoclopramideEnteral feeding goalsEnteral nutrition goalsPractice management guidelinesEffect of metoclopramideTreatment of ileusMultiple medical interventionsDaily clinical practiceLevel of evidenceNeurohormonal dysfunctionEnteral nutritionPromotility agentsRecommendations AssessmentExogenous opioidsFluid overloadSupportive care
2018
Relationship between duration of preoperative symptoms and postoperative ileus for small bowel obstruction
Brandt WS, Wood J, Bhattacharya B, Pei K, Davis KA, Schuster K. Relationship between duration of preoperative symptoms and postoperative ileus for small bowel obstruction. Journal Of Surgical Research 2018, 225: 40-44. PMID: 29605033, DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2017.12.031.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAscitesEquipment and Supplies UtilizationFemaleFood IntoleranceHumansIleusIntensive Care UnitsIntestinal ObstructionIntestine, SmallLength of StayMaleMiddle AgedParenteral NutritionPostoperative ComplicationsPreoperative PeriodRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsTime FactorsTime-to-TreatmentYoung AdultConceptsTolerance of dietSmall bowel obstructionPreoperative symptomsLength of stayPostoperative ileusUnivariable analysisTotal durationIntensive care unit admissionTotal parenteral nutrition useParenteral nutrition useCare unit admissionIntensive care unitPreoperative ascitesBowel obstructionPrimary endpointSecondary endpointsSymptom durationUnit admissionMedian durationOperative interventionPostoperative outcomesCare unitMultivariable analysisRetrospective reviewNutrition use
2016
Postoperative delirium is associated with increased intensive care unit and hospital length of stays after liver transplantation
Bhattacharya B, Maung A, Barre K, Maerz L, Rodriguez-Davalos MI, Schilsky M, Mulligan DC, Davis KA. Postoperative delirium is associated with increased intensive care unit and hospital length of stays after liver transplantation. Journal Of Surgical Research 2016, 207: 223-228. PMID: 27979481, DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2016.08.084.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLiver transplantationHospital lengthEnd-stage liver disease (MELD) scoreIntensive care unit LOSHigher preoperative modelImportant postoperative complicationLiver Disease scoreLiver transplant patientsImpact of deliriumTertiary care centerRetrospective case seriesUrinary tract infectionFurther prospective studiesIntensive care unitLong-term outcomesSpecific risk factorsFrequency of hospitalPaucity of dataPostoperative deliriumPostoperative hospitalPostoperative complicationsTransplant patientsVentilator daysAdult patientsDelirious patients