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
Influence of Specialty Training and Trainee Involvement on Perioperative Outcomes of Esophagectomy
Khoushhal Z, Canner J, Schneider E, Stem M, Haut E, Mungo B, Lidor A, Molena D. Influence of Specialty Training and Trainee Involvement on Perioperative Outcomes of Esophagectomy. The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 2016, 102: 1829-1836. PMID: 27570158, DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2016.06.025.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVolume-outcome relationshipGeneral surgeonsHospital stayCardiothoracic surgeonsTrainee involvementTransthoracic approachNational Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseSurgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseQuality Improvement Program databaseOutcomes of esophagectomyImprovement Program databaseLonger hospital stayShorter hospital staySurgeon volume-outcome relationshipUnplanned intubationOverall morbidityPerioperative outcomesPostoperative outcomesSecondary outcomesDischarge destinationPrimary outcomeSerious morbidityCTS patientsSurgeon specialtyWound infection