2023
Racial disparities in complications following elective colon cancer resection: Impact of laparoscopic versus robotic approaches
Ahuja V, Paredes L, Leeds I, Perkal M, Tsutsumi A, Bhandarkar S, King J. Racial disparities in complications following elective colon cancer resection: Impact of laparoscopic versus robotic approaches. The American Journal Of Surgery 2023, 227: 85-89. PMID: 37806892, PMCID: PMC10842593, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2023.09.038.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRC patientsLaparoscopic colectomyElective colon cancer resectionImpact of laparoscopicACS-NSQIP databaseColon cancer resectionMultivariable logistic regressionCancer resectionWhite patientsBlack patientsRobotic colectomyHigher complicationsOperative approachMinority patientsPatientsComplicationsColectomyLogistic regressionRobotic approachRacial disparitiesLaparoscopicCausal pathwaysLower ratesOutcomesMortalityClinical outcomes of elective robotic vs laparoscopic surgery for colon cancer utilizing a large national database
Ahuja V, Paredes L, Leeds I, Perkal M, King J. Clinical outcomes of elective robotic vs laparoscopic surgery for colon cancer utilizing a large national database. Surgical Endoscopy 2023, 37: 7199-7205. PMID: 37365394, DOI: 10.1007/s00464-023-10215-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnastomotic leak rateBody mass indexLarge national databaseOverall complicationsAnastomotic leakOperative timeInvasive colectomyColon cancerElective colon cancer resectionHigher body mass indexNational databaseOperating roomPost-operative lengthColon cancer resectionLonger operative timeRange of surgeryNon-Hispanic whitesCancer resectionACS-NSQIPLaparoscopic colectomyClinical outcomesMass indexLaparoscopic counterpartLaparoscopic surgeryPatient outcomes
1993
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy for gastric decompression in metastatic gynecologic malignancies.
Marks W, Perkal M, Schwartz P. Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy for gastric decompression in metastatic gynecologic malignancies. Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 1993, 177: 573-6. PMID: 8266267.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPercutaneous endoscopic gastrostomyEndoscopic gastrostomyGynecologic malignanciesMetastatic gynecologic malignanciesGastric decompressionGastrointestinal obstructionTube placementNasogastric intubationPatientsGastrostomyIntubationMalignancyDecompressionCarcinomatosisTechnical reasonsObstruction
1992
A THREE-YEAR EXPERIENCE WITH SERUM ANODAL TRYPSINOGEN AS A BIOCHEMICAL MARKER FOR REJECTION IN PANCREATIC ALLOGRAFTS
PERKAL M, MARKS C, LORBER M, MARKS W. A THREE-YEAR EXPERIENCE WITH SERUM ANODAL TRYPSINOGEN AS A BIOCHEMICAL MARKER FOR REJECTION IN PANCREATIC ALLOGRAFTS. Transplantation 1992, 53: 415-419. PMID: 1371196, DOI: 10.1097/00007890-199202010-00028.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPancreatic allograftsSPK recipientsAcute rejectionBiochemical markersWhole organ pancreas transplantationClinical diagnosisPrevious kidney transplantSerial serum samplesType I diabeticsThree-year experienceAllograft survivalGraft biopsyGraft duodenumPancreatic rejectionGraft pancreatitisPancreas transplantationKidney transplantOutlet obstructionSerum creatinineAdditional patientsImmunosuppressive agentsDirect traumaPresumptive diagnosisCreatinine valuesAmylase output
1989
Nutrition and Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Perkal M, Seashore J. Nutrition and Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Gastroenterology Clinics Of North America 1989, 18: 567-578. PMID: 2509355, DOI: 10.1016/s0889-8553(21)00642-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBowel restMedical therapyCareful nutritional managementFurther nutritional deficienciesInadequate oral intakeMainstay of treatmentShort gut syndromeInflammatory bowel diseaseTreatment of IBDAbnormal body compositionMultiple micronutrient deficienciesSpecific nutrient deficienciesAcute exacerbationPrimary therapyAppropriate surgeryGastrointestinal lossesGut syndromePerioperative periodBowel diseaseEnteral supplementationNutritional supportOral intakeHome TPNGrowth failureAcute repletion