2018
Neutrophil lymphocyte ratio and transarterial chemoembolization in neuroendocrine tumor metastases
McDermott SM, Saunders ND, Schneider EB, Strosberg D, Onesti J, Dillhoff M, Schmidt CR, Shirley LA. Neutrophil lymphocyte ratio and transarterial chemoembolization in neuroendocrine tumor metastases. Journal Of Surgical Research 2018, 232: 369-375. PMID: 30463743, DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2018.06.058.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overChemoembolization, TherapeuticFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansKaplan-Meier EstimateLeukocyte CountLiver NeoplasmsLymphocytesMaleMiddle AgedNeuroendocrine TumorsNeutrophilsPreoperative PeriodPrognosisResponse Evaluation Criteria in Solid TumorsRetrospective StudiesYoung AdultConceptsMedian overall survivalMetastatic neuroendocrine tumorsTransarterial chemoembolizationOverall survivalNeuroendocrine tumorsSingle tertiary medical centerCancer-related treatmentTertiary medical centerNeuroendocrine tumor metastasesPotential treatment strategyElevated NLRLiver metastasesNLR valuesIndependent predictorsBlood workLymphocyte ratioEntire cohortTreatment strategiesPostprocedural careMedical CenterPatientsMultivariate analysisNLRTumor metastasisChemoembolization
2016
A retrospective comparison of robotic cholecystectomy versus laparoscopic cholecystectomy: operative outcomes and cost analysis
Strosberg DS, Nguyen MC, Muscarella P, Narula VK. A retrospective comparison of robotic cholecystectomy versus laparoscopic cholecystectomy: operative outcomes and cost analysis. Surgical Endoscopy 2016, 31: 1436-1441. PMID: 27495346, DOI: 10.1007/s00464-016-5134-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overBile Duct DiseasesCholangiographyCholangitisCholecystectomy, LaparoscopicCholecystitisCholedocholithiasisCholelithiasisChronic DiseaseConversion to Open SurgeryCosts and Cost AnalysisFemaleGallbladder DiseasesHumansMaleMiddle AgedOperative TimePostoperative ComplicationsRetrospective StudiesRobotic Surgical ProceduresTreatment OutcomeYoung AdultConceptsLaparoscopic cholecystectomyRobotic cholecystectomyIntraoperative cholangiographyOperative outcomesHigher body mass indexBile leak rateBile duct injuryCoronary artery diseaseLarge academic medical centerLonger operative timeBody mass indexAcademic medical centerHigher total chargesLower ratesHealth care systemDuct injuryPostoperative complicationsPerioperative variablesArtery diseaseChronic cholecystitisOperative timeRetrospective reviewSingle surgeonMass indexPatient groupUmbilical hernias: the cost of waiting
Strosberg DS, Pittman M, Mikami D. Umbilical hernias: the cost of waiting. Surgical Endoscopy 2016, 31: 901-906. PMID: 27334965, DOI: 10.1007/s00464-016-5052-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHealth care utilizationSurgery groupNS groupUmbilical hernia patientsEarly operative interventionNon-operative managementBackgroundUmbilical herniaComorbidity indexIndex dateOperative interventionLaparoscopic repairAdjusted analysisHernia patientsSubgroup analysisUmbilical herniaWork absenteeismHealth databasesSurgeryHealth plansPatientsProcedure costsHealth careHerniaDaysMonths