2025
Protein as a preoperative predictor – Impact of hypoalbuminemia on 30-day outcomes of breast reduction surgery
Knoedler S, Klimitz F, Diatta F, Perozzo F, Sofo G, Alfertshofer M, Cherubino M, Mayer H, Panayi A, Kim B, Pomahac B, Kauke-Navarro M. Protein as a preoperative predictor – Impact of hypoalbuminemia on 30-day outcomes of breast reduction surgery. Journal Of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery 2025, 100: 144-152. DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2024.11.011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBreast reduction surgeryImpact of hypoalbuminemiaReduction surgeryBody mass indexPostoperative complicationsSurgical outcomesMass indexAmerican College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseSurgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseNational Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseAssociated with adverse surgical outcomesPredictor of postoperative complicationsIncreased risk of complicationsQuality Improvement Program databasePreoperative nutritional assessmentSuperficial incisional infectionNormal albumin levelsBiomarkers of malnutritionHigher body mass indexAdverse surgical outcomesRisk of complicationsImprove surgical outcomesChronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseMultivariate logistic regressionObstructive pulmonary disease
2024
Risk of Postoperative Complications After Total Hip and Total Knee Arthroplasty in Behcet Syndrome Patients
Ratnasamy P, Diatta F, Allam O, Kauke-Navarro M, Grauer J. Risk of Postoperative Complications After Total Hip and Total Knee Arthroplasty in Behcet Syndrome Patients. JAAOS Global Research And Reviews 2024, 8: e24.00040. PMID: 39392934, PMCID: PMC11469891, DOI: 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-24-00040.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBehcet's syndromeAdverse eventsTotal knee arthroplastyMultivariate analysisRevision surgeryRisk of postoperative complicationsRisk of perioperative adverse eventsTotal hip arthroplastyLog-rank testElixhauser Comorbidity Index scoreRetrospective cohort studyMultisystem autoimmune disorderPostoperative adverse eventsPerioperative adverse eventsComorbidity Index scoreNational administrative databaseKnee arthroplastyTotal knee arthroplasty patientsPostoperative complicationsNo significant differencePatient ageAutoimmune disordersPerioperative managementSyndrome patientsCohort studySurgical Management of Breast Capsular Contracture—A Multi-institutional Data Analysis of Risk Factors for Early Complications
Knoedler S, Knoedler L, Boroumand S, Alfertshofer M, Diatta F, Sofo G, Huelsboemer L, Hansen F, Könneker S, Kim B, Perozzo F, Ayyala H, Allam O, Pomahac B, Kauke-Navarro M. Surgical Management of Breast Capsular Contracture—A Multi-institutional Data Analysis of Risk Factors for Early Complications. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery 2024, 1-12. PMID: 38926252, DOI: 10.1007/s00266-024-04203-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRisk factorsPostoperative complicationsCC surgeryInpatient settingMedical complicationsAmerican College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseRisk factors of postoperative complicationsSurgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseNational Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseImplant-based breast surgeryMultivariate analysisPreoperative diagnosis of hypertensionFactors of postoperative complicationsQuality Improvement Program databaseLevel of Evidence IIIThis journalEvidence-Based Medicine ratingsAnalysis of risk factorsDay complication ratesDays follow-upEvidence IIIThis journalLevel of evidenceSurgical adverse eventsDiagnosis of hypertensionMulti-institutional dataTreatment of CC
2023
Incidence and Risk Factors of Postoperative Complications After Rhinoplasty: A Multi-Institutional ACS-NSQIP Analysis
Knoedler S, Knoedler L, Wu M, Haug V, Broer P, Kauke-Navarro M, Hundeshagen G, Prantl L, Orgill D, Panayi A. Incidence and Risk Factors of Postoperative Complications After Rhinoplasty: A Multi-Institutional ACS-NSQIP Analysis. Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2023, 34: 1722-1726. PMID: 37487058, DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000009553.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLow serum albuminSurgical adverse eventsAdverse eventsRisk factorsPostoperative outcomesASA scoreComplication rateMale sexSurgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseNational Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseQuality Improvement Program databasePreoperative nutritional optimizationSuperficial incisional infectionAverage patient ageHigher ASA scoreImprovement Program databasePreoperative laboratory valuesACS-NSQIP AnalysisMulti-institutional analysisSingle-institution reportsIncisional infectionPostoperative complicationsPreoperative albuminComplication occurrenceMost patientsEarly Outcomes and Risk Factors in Orthognathic Surgery for Mandibular and Maxillary Hypo- and Hyperplasia: A 13-Year Analysis of a Multi-Institutional Database
Knoedler S, Baecher H, Hoch C, Obed D, Matar D, Rendenbach C, Kim B, Harhaus L, Kauke-Navarro M, Hundeshagen G, Knoedler L, Orgill D, Panayi A. Early Outcomes and Risk Factors in Orthognathic Surgery for Mandibular and Maxillary Hypo- and Hyperplasia: A 13-Year Analysis of a Multi-Institutional Database. Journal Of Clinical Medicine 2023, 12: 1444. PMID: 36835979, PMCID: PMC9965345, DOI: 10.3390/jcm12041444.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMulti-institutional databaseRisk factorsOrthognathic surgeryJaw surgeryAdverse eventsSurgical complicationsSurgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseNational Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseQuality Improvement Program databaseSingle-institutional reportSuperficial incisional infectionPostoperative adverse eventsACS-NSQIP databaseImprovement Program databaseCommon surgical complicationPositive safety profileHigh complication rateSingle surgeon's experienceSingle-jaw surgeryNovel risk factorsDouble-jaw surgeryEqual gender distributionWarrants further investigationIncisional infectionPostoperative complications
2022
30-Day Postoperative Outcomes in Adults with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Undergoing Upper Airway Surgery
Knoedler S, Knoedler L, Baecher H, Kauke-Navarro M, Obed D, Hoch C, Diehm Y, Vosler P, Harréus U, Kneser U, Panayi A. 30-Day Postoperative Outcomes in Adults with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Undergoing Upper Airway Surgery. Journal Of Clinical Medicine 2022, 11: 7371. PMID: 36555986, PMCID: PMC9783895, DOI: 10.3390/jcm11247371.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchObstructive sleep apneaOSA surgeryPostoperative outcomesMedical complicationsSleep apneaSurgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseNational Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseMulti-institutional national databaseQuality Improvement Program databaseUpper airway surgeryTotal complication rateHistory of diabetesImprovement Program databasePositive safety profileAlkaline phosphatasePostoperative complicationsComplication ratePostoperative periodAirway surgeryFrequent comorbiditiesMale sexSafety profileUpper airwaySurgery outcomesChronic disorders
2021
Three-Dimensional Osteosynthesis Plates for the Surgical Treatment of Mandibular Fractures
Khalil S, Khamis H, Kauke M, Iizuka T, Safi AF. Three-Dimensional Osteosynthesis Plates for the Surgical Treatment of Mandibular Fractures. Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2021, 32: e728-e735. PMID: 34172684, DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000007709.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdditional surgical interventionMandibular fracturesPostoperative complicationsMajor complicationsRetrospective studySurgical interventionSystematic reviewPlate fractureAge of patientsEffective treatment modalityNumber of patientsRisk of biasComprehensive electronic searchCochrane HandbookSurgical treatmentClinical outcomesStability of osteosynthesisProspective studyWound dehiscenceOutcome parametersTreatment modalitiesMandible fracturesLower incidenceHigh riskFracture classification
2018
Clinical Evaluation of Standardized Fronto-Orbital Advancement for Correction of Isolated Trigonocephaly
Safi AF, Kreppel M, Grandoch A, Kauke M, Nickenig HJ, Zöller J. Clinical Evaluation of Standardized Fronto-Orbital Advancement for Correction of Isolated Trigonocephaly. Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2018, 29: 72-75. PMID: 29040150, DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000004058.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFronto-orbital advancementClinical outcomesPatient cohortWhitaker scoreLow complication rateMean operation timeTreatment-naive childrenPostoperative complicationsComplication rateMajor complicationsCorrective surgeryDural tearRetrospective studySubdural hematomaMean ageClinical evaluationInclusion criteriaFronto-orbital advancement proceduresClinical successFrontoorbital advancementPatientsMorphological outcomesTrigonocephalyOperation timeAdvancement procedureRigid External Distractor-Aided Advancement After Simultaneously Performed LeFort-III Osteotomy and Fronto-Orbital Advancement
Safi AF, Kreppel M, Kauke M, Grandoch A, Nickenig HJ, Zöller J. Rigid External Distractor-Aided Advancement After Simultaneously Performed LeFort-III Osteotomy and Fronto-Orbital Advancement. Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2018, 29: 170-174. PMID: 29068973, DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000004061.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFronto-orbital advancementLeFort III osteotomyStandardized treatment protocolTreatment protocolEsthetic outcomeDistraction osteogenesisPerioperative hemoglobin concentrationRigid external distractor deviceConventional surgical techniquesDuration of operationLow infection rateLeft temporal siteRigid external distractorPostoperative complicationsCorrective surgeryRetrospective studySkeletal advancementSurgical outcomesFunctional outcomeFunctional resultsSurgical methodsSurgical techniquePatientsHemoglobin concentrationInfection rate