2024
Identifying and Optimizing Psychosocial Frailty in Surgical Practice
Schultz K, Richburg C, Park E, Leeds I. Identifying and Optimizing Psychosocial Frailty in Surgical Practice. Seminars In Colon And Rectal Surgery 2024, 101061. DOI: 10.1016/j.scrs.2024.101061.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPsychosocial frailtySocial risk profilePatient-reported dataPreoperative periodIncentivized screeningPsychological well-beingUnder-treatedPatient levelReimbursement strategiesFrailtyPostoperative complicationsSurgical outcomesIncreased riskWell-beingRisk profileBenefit patientsPatientsSurgical practiceAssociation Between Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy and Low Anterior Resection Syndrome
Linhares S, Schultz K, Coppersmith N, Esposito A, Leeds I, Pantel H, Reddy V, Mongiu A. Association Between Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy and Low Anterior Resection Syndrome. Cancers 2024, 16: 3578. PMID: 39518019, PMCID: PMC11545659, DOI: 10.3390/cancers16213578.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLow anterior resection syndromeChemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathyAnterior resection syndromeSystemic therapyRectal cancerPeripheral neuropathyAssociated with low anterior resection syndromeRetrospective review of patientsPlatinum-based chemotherapy agentsLow anterior resectionReview of patientsSphincter-preserving surgeryRectal cancer treatmentNeoadjuvant chemoradiationTumor distanceAnal vergeAnterior resectionRetrospective reviewChemotherapy-inducedChemotherapy agentsSide effectsCancer treatmentDebilitating conditionPatientsCIPN
2023
More problems, more money: Identifying and predicting high-cost rescue after colorectal surgery
Leeds I, Moore M, Schultz K, Canner J, Pantel H, Mongiu A, Reddy V, Schneider E. More problems, more money: Identifying and predicting high-cost rescue after colorectal surgery. Surgery Open Science 2023, 16: 148-154. PMID: 38026825, PMCID: PMC10656212, DOI: 10.1016/j.sopen.2023.10.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchColorectal surgeryElective surgeryMedian total inpatient costsAdditional major proceduresElective colorectal surgeryPreoperative clinical predictorsCongestive heart failureGreater healthcare utilizationMultivariable Poisson regressionNational Inpatient SampleTotal inpatient costsElective colectomyCost-conscious careAdult patientsUneventful recoveryClinical predictorsHeart failureHealthcare utilizationInpatient costsSecondary proceduresInpatient SampleHealthcare costsMedian increaseSurgeryPatientsRacial 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 ratesOutcomesMortality
2022
Through the looking glass: Endoscopic management of anastomotic leaks
Leeds I, Sklow B. Through the looking glass: Endoscopic management of anastomotic leaks. Seminars In Colon And Rectal Surgery 2022, 33: 100885. DOI: 10.1016/j.scrs.2022.100885.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAnastomotic leakEndoscopic managementVacuum-assisted closureScope endoclipsChronic sinusColorectal resectionChronic abscessEndoscopic approachAnatomic circumstancesEndoscopic techniquesClinical observationsSafe useLeakAbscessResectionComplicationsMarsupializationPatientsEndoclipsSinusManagementMortalityStentsTract
2021
Effects of patients’ hospital discharge preferences on uptake of clinical decision support
Cox JC, Leeds IL, Sadiraj V, Schnier KE, Sweeney JF. Effects of patients’ hospital discharge preferences on uptake of clinical decision support. PLOS ONE 2021, 16: e0247270. PMID: 33684144, PMCID: PMC7939268, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0247270.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsElectronic medical recordsClinical decision supportControl groupStandardized patientsUnplanned hospital readmissionPost-discharge careEffect of patientHospital dischargeHospital readmissionDischarge recommendationsMedical recordsHospital patientsCDS toolPatient reportsReluctant patientsPatientsPatient encountersMedicaid ServicesHealthcare qualityFourth-year medical studentsSubjective reportsYear medical studentsOddsReportAverage length
2018
Process measures facilitate maturation of pediatric enhanced recovery protocols
Leeds IL, Ladd MR, Sundel MH, Fannon ML, George JA, Boss EF, Jelin EB. Process measures facilitate maturation of pediatric enhanced recovery protocols. Journal Of Pediatric Surgery 2018, 53: 2266-2272. PMID: 29801659, PMCID: PMC8710141, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2018.04.037.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProcess measuresProcess measure adherenceRecovery protocolEnhanced recovery protocolQuality improvement databaseImplementation groupPediatric colorectal surgeryRegional anesthesia techniquesPediatric ColorectalPostoperative complicationsPreoperative medicationsColorectal surgeryPathway patientsSurgical patientsSurgery pathwayPreoperative educationAnesthesia techniquesPatient outcomesOutcome measuresMeasure adherencePatientsLevel IIITreatment studiesComplicationsAdherence
2017
The Relationship Between Teamwork and Patient Safety
Weaver S, Benishek L, Leeds I, Wick E. The Relationship Between Teamwork and Patient Safety. 2017, 51-66. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-44010-1_5.Chapters
2016
Preparing enhanced recovery after surgery for implementation in pediatric populations
Leeds IL, Boss EF, George JA, Strockbine V, Wick EC, Jelin EB. Preparing enhanced recovery after surgery for implementation in pediatric populations. Journal Of Pediatric Surgery 2016, 51: 2126-2129. PMID: 27663124, PMCID: PMC5373552, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2016.08.029.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsERAS pathwayERAS programSurgery patientsSurgical outcomesColorectal surgery patientsPediatric surgery patientsLength of stayEfficiency of careEvidence-based best practicesComplication rateERAS principlesPerioperative carePediatric populationPatient satisfactionClinical pathwayPediatric providersSurgery programPatient's familyAdult evidenceLimited direct evidencePatientsSurgeryOutcomesCareDirect evidence
2015
Patient Symptomatology in Anal Dysplasia
Hicks CW, Wick EC, Leeds IL, Efron JE, Gearhart SL, Safar B, Fang SH. Patient Symptomatology in Anal Dysplasia. JAMA Surgery 2015, 150: 563-569. PMID: 25874644, DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2015.28.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLow-grade dysplasiaAnal dysplasiaHigh-grade dysplasiaAnal painAnal lesionsMultivariable analysisPatient symptomatologyHigh-grade anal dysplasiaHigh-risk patientsMajority of patientsPhysical examination findingsHigh-risk factorsAnal PapanicolaouInitial presentationExamination findingsHIV statusPatient's symptomsPhysical examinationMedical historyBiopsy specimensSilent diseaseRoutine screeningMAIN OUTCOMEHigh riskPatients