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
2015
Operative delay to laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Schwartz DA, Shah AA, Zogg CK, Nicholas LH, Velopulos CG, Efron DT, Schneider EB, Haider AH. Operative delay to laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2015, 79: 15-21. PMID: 26091309, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000000699.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHours of admissionAcute cholecystitisLaparoscopic cholecystectomyOperative managementCharlson Comorbidity IndexHospital-related factorsSecond hospital dayTime of surgeryNationwide Inpatient SampleEndoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatographyLength of stayNext-day surgeryCost of careHealth care providersCost containmentComorbidity indexAdmission dayHospital daysLonger hospitalizationPatient demographicsAdult patientsMultivariable analysisOperative delayRetrograde cholangiopancreatographyPrimary diagnosis