2017
Obesity and its implications for morbidity and mortality after cholecystectomy: A matched NSQIP analysis
Augustin T, Moslim M, Brethauer S, Aminian A, Kroh M, Schneider E, Walsh R. Obesity and its implications for morbidity and mortality after cholecystectomy: A matched NSQIP analysis. The American Journal Of Surgery 2017, 213: 539-543. PMID: 28237044, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2016.11.037.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute cholecystitisClavien 4 complicationsSO patientsNSQIP AnalysisSuper obesityOpen surgeryNon-obese patientsObese patientsSerious morbidityLaparoscopic surgeryCholecystectomyPatientsSurgeryMorbidityComplicationsObesityChronicMortalityAggressive recommendationsRiskCholecystitisComorbidities
2016
A comparison of trends in operative approach and postoperative outcomes for colorectal cancer surgery
Addae J, Gani F, Fang S, Wick E, Althumairi A, Efron J, Canner J, Euhus D, Schneider E. A comparison of trends in operative approach and postoperative outcomes for colorectal cancer surgery. Journal Of Surgical Research 2016, 208: 111-120. PMID: 27993198, DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2016.09.019.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLength of stayShorter LOSColorectal cancer surgerySurgical approachColorectal surgeryPostoperative morbidityPostoperative outcomesCancer surgeryOpen surgeryInvasive surgeryOpen colorectal surgeryInvasive colorectal surgeryTime of surgeryCochrane-Armitage testNationwide Inpatient SampleRobotic colorectal surgeryHigher mean costCRC surgeryPerioperative outcomesPostoperative complicationsInpatient SampleOpen procedureOperative approachMean costSurgery