A retrospective comparison of robotic cholecystectomy versus laparoscopic cholecystectomy: operative outcomes and cost analysis
Strosberg DS, Nguyen MC, Muscarella P, Narula VK. A retrospective comparison of robotic cholecystectomy versus laparoscopic cholecystectomy: operative outcomes and cost analysis. Surgical Endoscopy 2016, 31: 1436-1441. PMID: 27495346, DOI: 10.1007/s00464-016-5134-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overBile Duct DiseasesCholangiographyCholangitisCholecystectomy, LaparoscopicCholecystitisCholedocholithiasisCholelithiasisChronic DiseaseConversion to Open SurgeryCosts and Cost AnalysisFemaleGallbladder DiseasesHumansMaleMiddle AgedOperative TimePostoperative ComplicationsRetrospective StudiesRobotic Surgical ProceduresTreatment OutcomeYoung AdultConceptsLaparoscopic cholecystectomyRobotic cholecystectomyIntraoperative cholangiographyOperative outcomesHigher body mass indexBile leak rateBile duct injuryCoronary artery diseaseLarge academic medical centerLonger operative timeBody mass indexAcademic medical centerHigher total chargesLower ratesHealth care systemDuct injuryPostoperative complicationsPerioperative variablesArtery diseaseChronic cholecystitisOperative timeRetrospective reviewSingle surgeonMass indexPatient groupClinical and Ultrasound Sequelae of Nonvisualized Calf Veins on Duplex Ultrasound for Suspected Deep Vein Thrombosis
Henry J, Strosberg D, Warhadpande S, Satiani B, Go M. Clinical and Ultrasound Sequelae of Nonvisualized Calf Veins on Duplex Ultrasound for Suspected Deep Vein Thrombosis. Journal For Vascular Ultrasound 2016, 40: 26-31. DOI: 10.1177/154431671604000105.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDeep vein thrombosisVenous thromboembolismCalf veinsBody mass indexLower extremity swellingVein thrombosisExtremity swellingDevelopment of VTELower extremity venous duplexNew deep vein thrombosisSubsequent venous thromboembolismHalf of patientsSuccessful visualizationVenous duplexPulmonary emboliFemoropopliteal veinsMass indexDuplex ultrasoundDUS resultsBody habitusStudy populationCommon reasonNonvisualizationPatientsClinical implications