2023
Racial disparities in complications following elective colon cancer resection: Impact of laparoscopic versus robotic approaches
Ahuja V, Paredes L, Leeds I, Perkal M, Tsutsumi A, Bhandarkar S, King J. Racial disparities in complications following elective colon cancer resection: Impact of laparoscopic versus robotic approaches. The American Journal Of Surgery 2023, 227: 85-89. PMID: 37806892, PMCID: PMC10842593, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2023.09.038.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRC patientsLaparoscopic colectomyElective colon cancer resectionImpact of laparoscopicACS-NSQIP databaseColon cancer resectionMultivariable logistic regressionCancer resectionWhite patientsBlack patientsRobotic colectomyHigher complicationsOperative approachMinority patientsPatientsComplicationsColectomyLogistic regressionRobotic approachRacial disparitiesLaparoscopicCausal pathwaysLower ratesOutcomesMortality
1993
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy for gastric decompression in metastatic gynecologic malignancies.
Marks W, Perkal M, Schwartz P. Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy for gastric decompression in metastatic gynecologic malignancies. Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 1993, 177: 573-6. PMID: 8266267.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPercutaneous endoscopic gastrostomyEndoscopic gastrostomyGynecologic malignanciesMetastatic gynecologic malignanciesGastric decompressionGastrointestinal obstructionTube placementNasogastric intubationPatientsGastrostomyIntubationMalignancyDecompressionCarcinomatosisTechnical reasonsObstruction
1992
Severe gingival overgrowth associated with cyclosporine and verapamil therapy
Perkal M, Gulino D, Delfini R, Siegel N, Gaudio K, Marks W, Lorber M. Severe gingival overgrowth associated with cyclosporine and verapamil therapy. Clinical Transplantation 1992, 6: 399-402. DOI: 10.1111/j.1399-0012.1992.tb01118.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchGingival hyperplasiaAntihypertensive therapyTransplant recipientsOperative interventionSide effects of cyclosporineCadaveric renal transplant recipientsCsA dose reductionRenal transplant recipientsRecommended therapeutic strategiesOrgan transplant recipientsExcellent early resultsRoot planingGingival overgrowthGingival diseaseVerapamil therapyDose reductionRenal transplantationApproximately 1 yearTherapeutic strategiesHyperplasiaTherapyPatientsGingivectomyVerapamilCyclosporineCytomegalovirus appendicitis in a liver transplant recipient
Perkal M, Haber M, Nelson K, Marks W, Reuben A, West A, Lorber M. Cytomegalovirus appendicitis in a liver transplant recipient. Clinical Transplantation 1992, 6: 384-387. DOI: 10.1111/j.1399-0012.1992.tb01115.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchOrgan transplant recipientsTransplant recipientsSolid organ transplant recipientsLiver transplant recipientsOrthotopic liver transplantationFoci of inflammationCytomegalovirus appendicitisCMV inclusionsColonic involvementRemoved specimenInflamed appendixLiver transplantationAbdominal complaintsDifferential diagnosisAssociated with cellsDisease entityOrgan transplantationAppendicitisPerivascular fociHistological examinationApproximately 2 monthsPatientsCytomegalovirusRecipientsTransplantation
1991
Aseptic encephalitis and blindness complicating OKT3 therapy
Marks W, Perkal M, Bia M, Lorber M. Aseptic encephalitis and blindness complicating OKT3 therapy. Clinical Transplantation 1991, 5: 435-438. DOI: 10.1111/j.1399-0012.1991.tb00574.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCranial nerve involvementOKT3 therapyNerve involvementSixth cranial nerve palsyAseptic encephalitisIsolated cranial nerve involvementSteroid-resistant rejectionCranial nerve palsyOKT3 treatmentNerve palsyAseptic meningitisAcute onsetFollow-upOKT3TherapyEncephalitisVisual problemsPatientsBlindnessInvolvementOrthocloneComplicationsMeningitisMorbiditySeizures