Jorge Con, MD
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2024
Step-by-step roadmap to building a robotic acute care surgery program (RACSP) in a level I trauma center: outcomes and lessons learned after 1-year implementation
Jose A, Rafieezadeh A, Zangbar B, Klein J, Kirsch J, Shnaydman I, Bronstein M, Con J, Policastro A, Prabhakaran K. Step-by-step roadmap to building a robotic acute care surgery program (RACSP) in a level I trauma center: outcomes and lessons learned after 1-year implementation. Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open 2024, 9: e001449. PMID: 39077748, PMCID: PMC11284907, DOI: 10.1136/tsaco-2024-001449.Commentaries, Editorials and LettersShock Index is a Stronger Predictor of Outcomes in Older Compared to Younger Patients
Rafieezadeh A, Prabhakaran K, Kirsch J, Klein J, Shnaydman I, Bronstein M, Con J, Zangbar B. Shock Index is a Stronger Predictor of Outcomes in Older Compared to Younger Patients. Journal Of Surgical Research 2024, 300: 8-14. PMID: 38788482, DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2024.04.064.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchIs there a need for fresh frozen plasma and platelet transfusion in trauma patients receiving submassive transfusion?
Jehan F, Zangbar B, Rafieezadeh A, Shnaydman I, Klein J, Con J, Prabhakaran K. Is there a need for fresh frozen plasma and platelet transfusion in trauma patients receiving submassive transfusion? Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open 2024, 9: e001310. PMID: 38737815, PMCID: PMC11086383, DOI: 10.1136/tsaco-2023-001310.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2023
Fragmentation of Care After Geriatric Trauma: A Nationwide Analysis of outcomes and Predictors
Gogna S, Zangbar B, Rafieezadeh A, Hanna K, Shnaydman I, Con J, Bronstein M, Klein J, Prabhakaran K. Fragmentation of Care After Geriatric Trauma: A Nationwide Analysis of outcomes and Predictors. The American Surgeon 2023, 90: 1007-1014. PMID: 38062751, DOI: 10.1177/00031348231220569.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRobotic-Assisted Surgery Training (RAST): Assessment of Surgeon Console Ergonomic Skills
Castaldi M, Palmer M, Con J, Bergamaschi R. Robotic-Assisted Surgery Training (RAST): Assessment of Surgeon Console Ergonomic Skills. Journal Of Surgical Education 2023, 80: 1723-1735. PMID: 37770293, DOI: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2023.08.019.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPredictors of Matching into Anesthesiology and Surgery: Analysis of One Program's Results
Shah S, Con J, Mercado L, Smiley A, Weber G, Abramowicz A. Predictors of Matching into Anesthesiology and Surgery: Analysis of One Program's Results. Journal Of Surgical Education 2023, 80: 1231-1241. PMID: 37455190, DOI: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2023.06.021.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNon-operative management of cirrhotic patients with acute calculous cholecystitis: How effective is it?
Hanna K, Zangbar B, Kirsch J, Bronstein M, Okumura K, Gogna S, Shnaydman I, Prabhakaran K, Con J. Non-operative management of cirrhotic patients with acute calculous cholecystitis: How effective is it? The American Journal Of Surgery 2023, 226: 668-674. PMID: 37482476, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2023.07.019.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRobotic-assisted surgery training (RAST) program: module 1 of a three-module program. Assessment of patient cart docking skills and educational environment
Castaldi M, Palmer M, Felsenreich D, Con J, Bergamaschi R. Robotic-assisted surgery training (RAST) program: module 1 of a three-module program. Assessment of patient cart docking skills and educational environment. Updates In Surgery 2023, 75: 825-835. PMID: 36862353, DOI: 10.1007/s13304-023-01485-9.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2022
Direct Peritoneal Resuscitation (DPR) Improves Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE) IV and Acute Physiology Score When Used in Damage Control Laparotomies: Prospective Cohort Study on 37 Patients.
Okumura K, Latifi R, Smiley A, Lee J, Shnaydman I, Zangbar B, Bronstein M, Con J, Prabhakaran K, Rhee P, Klein J, Shivaraj K, Klein M, Miller D. Direct Peritoneal Resuscitation (DPR) Improves Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE) IV and Acute Physiology Score When Used in Damage Control Laparotomies: Prospective Cohort Study on 37 Patients. Surgical Technology Online 2022, 41: 85-93. PMID: 36041078, DOI: 10.52198/22.sti.41.gs1620.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNutrition Support in Critically Ill Patients
Molavi I, Con J. Nutrition Support in Critically Ill Patients. 2022, 189-202. DOI: 10.1002/9781119756781.ch19.Chapters
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Overview
Jorge Con, MD, is a surgeon specializing in general surgery, trauma, and surgical critical care. He focuses on treating patients with urgent injuries and those requiring complex surgical management. He provides a range of procedures to care for patients with traumatic injuries and critical conditions.
As an associate professor of surgery at Yale School of Medicine, Dr. Con’s research is aimed at improving surgical outcomes in trauma and emergency situations.
He received his medical degree from the University of Costa Rica.
Clinical Specialties
General Surgery, Trauma & Surgical Critical Care
Board Certifications
Surgical Critical Care Surgery
- Certification Organization
- AB of Surgery
- Latest Certification Date
- 2025
- Original Certification Date
- 2014
Surgery General
- Certification Organization
- AB of Surgery
- Latest Certification Date
- 2024
- Original Certification Date
- 2014
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