2024
Surgical Outcomes and Utilization of Laparoscopic Versus Robotic Techniques for Elective Colectomy in Asian American and Native Hawaiian-Pacific Islanders (AAPI) Diagnosed With Colon Cancer
Ahuja V, Murthy S, Leeds I, Paredes L, Su D, Tsutsumi A, Perkal M, King J. Surgical Outcomes and Utilization of Laparoscopic Versus Robotic Techniques for Elective Colectomy in Asian American and Native Hawaiian-Pacific Islanders (AAPI) Diagnosed With Colon Cancer. Journal Of Surgical Research 2024, 302: 40-46. PMID: 39083904, DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2024.07.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLaparoscopic colectomyRobotic colectomyAAPI patientsColorectal cancerLength of stayClinical outcomesNative Hawaiian Pacific IslanderAmerican College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseSurgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseNational Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseOperative timeQuality Improvement Program databaseMultivariate logistic regression analysisMean operative timeColorectal cancer resectionOutcomes of LCMinimally invasive approachMultivariate logistic regressionStandard of careLogistic regression analysisElective RCElective LCAnastomotic leakElective colectomySurgical outcomes
2020
Frailty is a better predictor than age for outcomes in geriatric patients with rectal cancer undergoing proctectomy
Miller SM, Wolf J, Katlic M, D'Adamo CR, Coleman J, Ahuja V. Frailty is a better predictor than age for outcomes in geriatric patients with rectal cancer undergoing proctectomy. Surgery 2020, 168: 504-508. PMID: 32665144, DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2020.05.027.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAge FactorsAgedAged, 80 and overClinical Decision-MakingFeasibility StudiesFemaleFrail ElderlyFrailtyGeriatric AssessmentHospital MortalityHumansLogistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedPostoperative ComplicationsProctectomyRectal NeoplasmsRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsTreatment OutcomeYoung AdultConceptsRectal cancerOlder ageFrailty indexNational Quality Improvement Program databaseQuality Improvement Program databaseNational quality improvement programImprovement Program databasePoor postoperative outcomesPredictor of morbidityPrimary rectal cancerAdverse surgical outcomesQuality Improvement ProgramFrail patientsOlder patientsPatient agePostoperative outcomesGeriatric patientsGreater morbiditySurgical optionsSurgical outcomesRisk factorsProgram databaseMorbidityPatientsProctectomy
2017
Are They Too Old for Surgery? Safety of Cholecystectomy in Superelderly Patients (≥ Age 90)
Irojah B, Bell T, Grim R, Martin J, Ahuja V. Are They Too Old for Surgery? Safety of Cholecystectomy in Superelderly Patients (≥ Age 90). The Permanente Journal 2017, 21: 16-013. PMID: 28488988, PMCID: PMC5424586, DOI: 10.7812/tpp/16-013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOpen cholecystectomySurgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseNational Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseQuality Improvement Program databaseStudy periodSafety of cholecystectomyThirty-day mortalityImprovement Program databaseCommon general surgery proceduresAge 65 yearsGeneral surgery proceduresAge 90 yearsEmergent cholecystectomyLaparoscopic groupOverall mortalityEmergent proceduresMedian lengthElective proceduresOpen procedureProgram databaseRetrospective analysisSurgical proceduresCholecystectomyAmerican CollegePatients
2012
Predicting Risk of Death in General Surgery Patients on the Basis of Preoperative Variables Using American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Data
Vaid S, Bell T, Grim R, Ahuja V. Predicting Risk of Death in General Surgery Patients on the Basis of Preoperative Variables Using American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Data. The Permanente Journal 2012, 16: 10-17. PMID: 23251111, PMCID: PMC3523928, DOI: 10.7812/tpp/12-019.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overDatabases, FactualDecision Support TechniquesFemaleGeneral SurgeryHospital MortalityHumansLogistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedPostoperative ComplicationsPractice Guidelines as TopicPreoperative PeriodReproducibility of ResultsRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsSocieties, MedicalTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesYoung AdultConceptsPreoperative variablesMortality predictorsAmerican CollegeACS NSQIP Participant Use Data FilesNational Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseSurgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program dataSurgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseNational Surgical Quality Improvement Program dataNSQIP Participant Use Data FilesParticipant Use Data FileQuality Improvement Program dataQuality Improvement Program databaseLogistic regressionGeneral surgery patientsCurrent Procedural Terminology codesPoor functional statusImprovement Program databaseRisk of deathProcedural Terminology codesLaparoscopic colorectalOperative survivalSurgery patientsSteroid usePancreas surgeryDead patients
2011
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Is Safe but Underused in the Elderly
Tucker JJ, Yanagawa F, Grim R, Bell T, Ahuja V. Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Is Safe but Underused in the Elderly. The American Surgeon 2011, 77: 1014-1020. PMID: 21944516, DOI: 10.1177/000313481107700820.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAge FactorsAgedCase-Control StudiesCholecystectomyCholecystectomy, LaparoscopicConfidence IntervalsFemaleFollow-Up StudiesGallbladder DiseasesGeriatric AssessmentHumansLogistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedPostoperative ComplicationsPredictive Value of TestsPreoperative CareRisk AssessmentSafety ManagementTreatment OutcomeConceptsLength of stayOpen cholecystectomyLaparoscopic cholecystectomyElderly patientsSurgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseNational Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseQuality Improvement Program databaseLonger LOSLogistic regressionImprovement Program databaseEarly operative interventionLow complication rateMultivariate logistic regressionNonelderly patientsOperative interventionComplication rateIndependent predictorsLC surgeryPatient groupGallbladder diseaseHigh comorbidityProgram databaseAmerican CollegeEmergent casesSafe option