2022
The Medical Community’s Evolving Focus on Physician and Surgeon Pregnancy: Thematic Trends From a Scoping Review
Hanchuk S, Casilla-Lennon M, Zheng S, Kim DD, Press B, Nguyen JV, Grimshaw A, Leapman MS, Rickey LM, Cavallo JA. The Medical Community’s Evolving Focus on Physician and Surgeon Pregnancy: Thematic Trends From a Scoping Review. Academic Medicine 2022, 97: 1071-1078. PMID: 35171119, PMCID: PMC9247020, DOI: 10.1097/acm.0000000000004629.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPhysician pregnancyMulti-institutional prospective observational studyDefinitive evidence-based recommendationsMaternal-fetal health outcomesProspective observational studyImpact of pregnancyEvidence-based recommendationsFull-text reviewOvid EmbaseCochrane LibraryPhysician specialtyObservational studyOvid MEDLINEInclusion criteriaStudy populationPregnancyHealth outcomesPhysiciansCommunity studySurgical specialtiesGoogle ScholarWork productivityWomen physiciansScoping ReviewPublication yearAccess to Urological Care for Medicaid-Insured Patients at Urology Practices Acquired by Private Equity Firms
Nie J, Hsiang W, Marks V, Laditi F, Varghese A, Umer W, Haleem A, Mothy D, Wang H, Patel R, Pan W, Shah R, Khan S, Singh R, Golla V, Cavallo J, Breyer BN, Leapman MS. Access to Urological Care for Medicaid-Insured Patients at Urology Practices Acquired by Private Equity Firms. Urology 2022, 164: 112-117. PMID: 35276202, DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2022.01.055.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2021
The Pioneering and Diverse Contributions of Leonard N. Zinman, M.D. to Urology
Green J, Pagura EJ, Hanchuk S, Casilla-Lennon M, Grimshaw A, Vanni AJ, Cavallo JA. The Pioneering and Diverse Contributions of Leonard N. Zinman, M.D. to Urology. Urology 2021, 160: 5-9. PMID: 34780844, DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2021.08.066.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHumansUrologyPregnancy in physicians: A scoping review
Casilla-Lennon M, Hanchuk S, Zheng S, Kim DD, Press B, Nguyen JV, Grimshaw A, Leapman MS, Cavallo JA. Pregnancy in physicians: A scoping review. The American Journal Of Surgery 2021, 223: 36-46. PMID: 34315575, PMCID: PMC8688196, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2021.07.011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPhysician pregnancyFetal complication ratesComplication ratePregnancy eventsFetal healthObservational studyEvidence levelPregnancyOccupational hazard risksFertility treatmentWork productivityComprehensive scoping reviewFurther studiesScoping ReviewHigh ratePersonal healthPersistent stigmatizationHealthReviewComprehensive literature reviewLiterature reviewProfessional impactPhysiciansTemplate analysisWomenAccess to Urologic Care at Urgent Care Centers
Hsiang WR, Yousman L, Kim D, Cavallo JA, Kenney PA, Motamedinia P, Breyer B, Leapman MS. Access to Urologic Care at Urgent Care Centers. Urology 2021, 156: 124-128. PMID: 34181971, DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2021.06.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUrgent care centersUrologic careCare centerCommercial insuranceMultivariable logistic regression analysisPrimary study endpointCross-sectional studyFacility-level characteristicsLogistic regression analysisMedicaid expansion statesLogistic regression modelsState Medicaid expansionsStudy endpointMedicaid insuranceCommercial patientsEmergency departmentReferral ratesPatient insuranceMedicaid patientsUrologic conditionsUrologic emergencyGreater oddsPatientsTriage ratesClinical setting
2018
Ergonomic analysis of laparoscopic and robotic surgical task performance at various experience levels
Zárate Rodriguez JG, Zihni AM, Ohu I, Cavallo JA, Ray S, Cho S, Awad MM. Ergonomic analysis of laparoscopic and robotic surgical task performance at various experience levels. Surgical Endoscopy 2018, 33: 1938-1943. PMID: 30350099, DOI: 10.1007/s00464-018-6478-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRobot-assisted laparoscopic surgeryTraditional laparoscopicTrapezius muscleLaparoscopic surgeryMuscle activationLaparoscopic surgeonsMuscle groupsSurface electromyographyMost muscle groupsTrapezius muscle activationMaximum voluntary contractionHigher muscle activationUnpaired t-testLaparoscopic Surgery (FLS) tasksBilateral bicepsPatient outcomesVoluntary contractionMuscle strainOperating surgeonRandomized orderErgonomic disadvantagesSubjective benefitSurgical task performanceSurgerySurgeons
2017
Comparison of precision and speed in laparoscopic and robot-assisted surgical task performance
Zihni A, Gerull WD, Cavallo JA, Ge T, Ray S, Chiu J, Brunt LM, Awad MM. Comparison of precision and speed in laparoscopic and robot-assisted surgical task performance. Journal Of Surgical Research 2017, 223: 29-33. PMID: 29433882, DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2017.07.037.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSomatic‐autonomic neurorrhaphy for erectile function restoration after radical prostatectomy
Cavallo JA, Tewari AK. Somatic‐autonomic neurorrhaphy for erectile function restoration after radical prostatectomy. BJU International 2017, 119: 816-818. PMID: 28544709, DOI: 10.1111/bju.13858.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2016
Transfer and priming of surgical skills across minimally invasive surgical platforms
Zihni A, Ge T, Ray S, Wang R, Liang Z, Cavallo JA, Awad MM. Transfer and priming of surgical skills across minimally invasive surgical platforms. Journal Of Surgical Research 2016, 206: 48-52. PMID: 27916374, DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2016.06.026.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchErgonomic analysis of primary and assistant surgical roles
Zihni AM, Cavallo JA, Ray S, Ohu I, Cho S, Awad MM. Ergonomic analysis of primary and assistant surgical roles. Journal Of Surgical Research 2016, 203: 301-305. PMID: 27363636, DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2016.03.058.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLaparoscopic surgeryMuscle groupsOperating surgeonSurgical roleMuscle activationMaximal voluntary contractionErgonomic stressSurgical assistantUnpaired t-testPrimary operating surgeonBilateral bicepsPrimary surgeryTrapezius muscleVoluntary contractionRight bicepsSurgeryMVC valuesAverage muscle activationElectromyography dataSurface electromyographySurgeonsSurgical assistingT-testErgonomic differencesBiceps
2015
Remodeling Characteristics and Collagen Distributions of Biologic Scaffold Materials Biopsied From Postmastectomy Breast Reconstruction Sites
Cavallo JA, Gangopadhyay N, Dudas J, Roma AA, Jasielec MS, Baty J, Baalman S, Frisella MM, Tenenbaum MM, Myckatyn TM, Matthews BD, Deeken CR. Remodeling Characteristics and Collagen Distributions of Biologic Scaffold Materials Biopsied From Postmastectomy Breast Reconstruction Sites. Annals Of Plastic Surgery 2015, 75: 74-83. PMID: 25910026, PMCID: PMC4466066, DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000000538.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRemodeling Characteristics and Collagen Distribution in Biological Scaffold Materials Explanted From Human Subjects After Abdominal Soft Tissue Reconstruction
Cavallo JA, Roma AA, Jasielec MS, Ousley J, Creamer J, Pichert MD, Baalman S, Frisella MM, Matthews BD, Deeken CR. Remodeling Characteristics and Collagen Distribution in Biological Scaffold Materials Explanted From Human Subjects After Abdominal Soft Tissue Reconstruction. Annals Of Surgery 2015, 261: 405-415. PMID: 24374547, PMCID: PMC4072753, DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000000471.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAbdominal WallAcellular DermisAdultAgedBiocompatible MaterialsBiomarkersBiopsyCollagen Type ICollagen Type IIIDecision Support TechniquesFemaleHerniorrhaphyHumansLogistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisPatient Outcome AssessmentRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsSurgical MeshTissue ScaffoldsWound HealingThe Impact of Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy on the Remodeling of Acellular Dermal Matrices in Staged, Prosthetic Breast Reconstruction
Myckatyn TM, Cavallo JA, Sharma K, Gangopadhyay N, Dudas JR, Roma AA, Baalman S, Tenenbaum MM, Matthews BD, Deeken CR. The Impact of Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy on the Remodeling of Acellular Dermal Matrices in Staged, Prosthetic Breast Reconstruction. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2015, 135: 43e-57e. PMID: 25539350, PMCID: PMC4515029, DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000000807.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsExtracellular matrix depositionAcellular dermal matrixNeoadjuvant chemotherapyBiopsy specimensCellular infiltrationDermal matrixCLINICAL QUESTION/LEVELType IMatrix depositionDermal matrix remodelingImpact of chemotherapyProsthetic breast reconstructionMultiple biopsy specimensMastectomy skin flapsAdjuvant therapyBreast reconstructionFibrous encapsulationRadiation therapySkin flapsChemotherapyTreatment groupsTissue expanderBreast implantsBiopsy locationAcellular dermis
2014
Ergonomic analysis of robot-assisted and traditional laparoscopic procedures
Zihni AM, Ohu I, Cavallo JA, Cho S, Awad MM. Ergonomic analysis of robot-assisted and traditional laparoscopic procedures. Surgical Endoscopy 2014, 28: 3379-3384. PMID: 24928233, DOI: 10.1007/s00464-014-3604-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTraditional laparoscopic surgeryBilateral bicepsTrapezius muscleMuscle groupsMuscle activationSurface electromyographyBilateral trapezius musclesMaximum voluntary contractionTraditional laparoscopic proceduresUnpaired t-testLaparoscopic surgery proceduresBilateral deltoidRobotic surgical systemSingle surgeonMusculoskeletal symptomsLaparoscopic proceduresLaparoscopic surgeryVoluntary contractionOperative procedureLaparoscopic surgeonsSurgery proceduresMVC valuesMethodsOne surgeonSEMG measurementsTricepsFLS tasks can be used as an ergonomic discriminator between laparoscopic and robotic surgery
Zihni AM, Ohu I, Cavallo JA, Ousley J, Cho S, Awad MM. FLS tasks can be used as an ergonomic discriminator between laparoscopic and robotic surgery. Surgical Endoscopy 2014, 28: 2459-2465. PMID: 24619332, DOI: 10.1007/s00464-014-3497-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMean muscle activationMaximum voluntary contractionMuscle activationBilateral bicepsRobotic surgeryTrapezius muscleSurface electromyographyMuscle groupsPeg transferNormalized muscle activationErgonomic differencesRight trapezius muscleSurgical platformFLS tasksRight deltoid muscleFLS peg transferLaparoscopic Surgery (FLS) tasksRobotic surgical platformLaparoscopic peg transferDeltoid muscleVoluntary contractionIntracorporeal suturing taskRight bicepsLaparoscopicMVC valuesRemodeling characteristics and collagen distribution in synthetic mesh materials explanted from human subjects after abdominal wall reconstruction: an analysis of remodeling characteristics by patient risk factors and surgical site classifications
Cavallo JA, Roma AA, Jasielec MS, Ousley J, Creamer J, Pichert MD, Baalman S, Frisella MM, Matthews BD, Deeken CR. Remodeling characteristics and collagen distribution in synthetic mesh materials explanted from human subjects after abdominal wall reconstruction: an analysis of remodeling characteristics by patient risk factors and surgical site classifications. Surgical Endoscopy 2014, 28: 1852-1865. PMID: 24442681, PMCID: PMC4035433, DOI: 10.1007/s00464-013-3405-6.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2013
A material cost-minimization analysis for hernia repairs and minor procedures during a surgical mission in the Dominican Republic
Cavallo JA, Ousley J, Barrett CD, Baalman S, Ward K, Borchardt M, Thomas JR, Perotti G, Frisella MM, Matthews BD. A material cost-minimization analysis for hernia repairs and minor procedures during a surgical mission in the Dominican Republic. Surgical Endoscopy 2013, 28: 747-766. PMID: 24162140, PMCID: PMC3943836, DOI: 10.1007/s00464-013-3253-4.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2007
A Critical Role for TLR4 in the Pathogenesis of Necrotizing Enterocolitis by Modulating Intestinal Injury and Repair
Leaphart CL, Cavallo J, Gribar SC, Cetin S, Li J, Branca MF, Dubowski TD, Sodhi CP, Hackam DJ. A Critical Role for TLR4 in the Pathogenesis of Necrotizing Enterocolitis by Modulating Intestinal Injury and Repair. The Journal Of Immunology 2007, 179: 4808-4820. PMID: 17878380, DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.179.7.4808.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDevelopment of NECNEC developmentTLR4 activationEnterocyte apoptosisEnterocyte migrationTLR4-mutant C3H/HeJ miceC3H/HeOuJ miceC3H/HeJ miceTranslocation of LPSExpression of TLR4Cause of deathMurine intestinal epitheliumFocal adhesion kinaseNEC severityCritical roleIntestinal injuryMucosal injuryPreterm infantsNecrotizing enterocolitisEnterocyte injuryInflamed intestineIntestinal healingGastrointestinal diseasesHeJ miceIntestinal repair