Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band Explantation and Implantation at Academic Centers.

abstract：:Limited resection can be a therapeutic approach in patients with cirrhosis with very low remnant hepatic function after resection. In this study, two hilar vascular clamping methods (hilar selective clamping [n = 13] and hilar lobar clamping method [n = 8]), which were used for resection of hepatocellular carcinoma in...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Gotoh M,Monden M,Sakon M,Kanai T,Umeshita K,Nagano H,Mori T

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute limb ischemia initiates a systemic inflammatory response, including pulmonary polymorphonuclear leukocyte (PMN) sequestration and acute lung injury. Lung injury is partly attributed to release by PMN's of extracellular matrix (ECM) modifying metalloproteinases (MMPs). We hypothesized that acute hindlim...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Plitas G,Gagne PJ,Muhs BE,Ianus IA,Shaw JP,Beudjekian M,Delgado Y,Jacobowitz G,Rockman C,Shamamian P

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Emergency general surgery (EGS) contributes to half of all surgical mortality nationwide, is associated with a 50% complication rate, and has a 15% readmission rate within 30 days. We assessed associations between surgeon and hospital EGS volume with these outcomes. STUDY DESIGN:Using Maryland's Health Serv...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Mehta A,Efron DT,Canner JK,Dultz L,Xu T,Jones C,Haut ER,Higgins RSD,Sakran JV

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cholestasis and endotoxemia have been demonstrated to cause hepatocyte apoptosis through caspase-mediated pathways. In vitro nitric oxide (NO) donors reduce hepatocyte apoptosis and caspase activation in several models. The nitric oxide donor molsidomine improves survival in an in vivo model of endotoxemia. ...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Brown KM,Brems JJ,Moazzam FN,Hartman GG,Gamelli RL,Ding JW

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study is to investigate patient-centered quality of life (QOL) outcomes in patients undergoing laparoscopic paraesophageal hernia repair. STUDY DESIGN:We prospectively followed patients who underwent laparoscopic paraesophageal hernia repair between 2009 and 2016. The QOL outcomes were measu...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Hall T,Warnes N,Kuchta K,Novak S,Hedberg H,Linn JG,Haggerty S,Denham W,Joehl RJ,Ujiki M

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Primary hyperparathyroidism (HPT) occurs more frequently in persons who have been exposed to low-dose therapeutic radiation. Little information is available concerning whether or not the clinical, metabolic, and pathologic manifestations, as well as outcome, differ in these patients when compared with patien...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Tezelman S,Rodriguez JM,Shen W,Siperstein AE,Duh QY,Clark OH

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There are few studies that report on stenosis of the intrahepatic bile ducts associated with choledochal cysts. We investigated the presence and clinical significance of stenosis of the intrahepatic bile ducts associated with choledochal cysts. STUDY DESIGN:We examined intrahepatic bile ducts in patients wi...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Ando H,Ito T,Kaneko K,Seo T

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The choice between breast-conserving surgery and modified radical mastectomy in the treatment of women with early stage breast cancer in the Department of Defense Healthcare System may be influenced by demographic factors. STUDY DESIGN:The Department of Defense Automated Central Tumor Registry (ACTUR) was q...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Kelemen JJ 3rd,Poulton T,Swartz MT,Jatoi I

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aims to describe the magnitude of hospital costs among patients undergoing elective colectomy, cholecystectomy, and pancreatectomy, determine whether these costs relate as expected to duration of care, patient case-mix severity and comorbidities, and whether risk-adjusted costs vary significantly ...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Stey AM,Brook RH,Needleman J,Hall BL,Zingmond DS,Lawson EH,Ko CY

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hemorrhage can modify the leukocyte-endothelial cell response leading to tissue injury. The selectin family of adhesion molecules and chemokines mediate the leukocyte-endothelial cell interaction, resulting in neutrophil sequestration and activation. This work studies whether a small molecule inhibitor of se...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Ramos-Kelly JR,Toledo-Pereyra LH,Jordan JA,Rivera-Chavez FA,Dixon RA,Ward PA

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) was first diagnosed in Wuhan, China in December 2019 and has now spread throughout the world, being verified by the World Health Organization as a pandemic on March 11. This had led to the calling of a national emergency on March 13 in the US. Many hospitals, healthcare networks, and s...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Ross SW,Lauer CW,Miles WS,Green JM,Christmas AB,May AK,Matthews BD

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hepatic resection for metastatic colorectal cancer provides excellent longterm results in a substantial proportion of patients. Although various prognostic risk factors have been identified, there has been no dependable staging or prognostic scoring system for metastatic hepatic tumors. STUDY DESIGN:Various...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Iwatsuki S,Dvorchik I,Madariaga JR,Marsh JW,Dodson F,Bonham AC,Geller DA,Gayowski TJ,Fung JJ,Starzl TE

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In hepatic resection, it is important to control intrahepatic blood flow to minimize blood loss. Intermittent and selective vascular occlusion, if possible, are advisable. STUDY DESIGN:For this purpose, we created the double balloon catheter, which when introduced into a lobar or a smaller branch of the int...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Goseki N,Kato S,Takamatsu S,Dobashi Y,Hara Y,Teramoto K,Nakamura H,Endo M,Shimojyu K

更新日期：1994-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In December 2014, a new kidney allocation system (KAS) was implemented nationwide with the goal of improving longevity matching, increasing access to sensitized patients, and improving racial/ethnic disparities. STUDY DESIGN:National cohort study of US kidney transplantation programs, analyzing hospital-lev...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Taber DJ,DuBay D,McGillicuddy JW,Nadig S,Bratton CF,Chavin KD,Baliga PK

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patient comprehension during surgical informed consent remains problematic. Using data from our randomized trial of methods to improve informed consent comprehension, we performed an additional analysis to define independent factors associated with improved patient understanding. STUDY DESIGN:Patients sched...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Fink AS,Prochazka AV,Henderson WG,Bartenfeld D,Nyirenda C,Webb A,Berger DH,Itani K,Whitehill T,Edwards J,Wilson M,Karsonovich C,Parmelee P

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The outcomes after elective surgery in patients with cirrhosis have not been well studied. STUDY DESIGN:We used the Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS) to identify all patients undergoing elective surgery for four index operations (cholecystectomy, colectomy, abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, and coronary art...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Csikesz NG,Nguyen LN,Tseng JF,Shah SA

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Until recently, in the United Kingdom, borderline resectable pancreatic cancer with invasion into the portomesenteric veins often resulted in surgical bypass because of the presumed high risk for complications and the uncertainty of a survival benefit associated with a vascular resection. Portomesenteric vei...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Ravikumar R,Sabin C,Abu Hilal M,Bramhall S,White S,Wigmore S,Imber CJ,Fusai G,UK Vascular Resection in Pancreatic Cancer Study Group.

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A minority of liver transplantation (LT) candidates pursue listing at multiple centers to achieve transplantation. The purpose of this study was to assess the characteristics and outcomes of the migrated LT candidates, that is, those who travel to secondary centers seeking LT. STUDY DESIGN:Single-center ret...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Kohn R,Kratz JR,Markmann JF,Vagefi PA

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In the western literature, controversy exists regarding the operative management of carcinoma of the stomach. Still debated are the extent of gastric resection, the role of splenectomy, and the significance of lymphadenectomy. STUDY DESIGN:We performed a retrospective study of 646 consecutive patients who u...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Stipa S,Di Giorgio A,Ferri M,Botti C

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Since 1968, there have been three published reports in the United States literature of 41, 118, and 145 consecutive patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy without mortality. In all of these series, the pancreatic remnant was anastomosed to the jejunum. STUDY DESIGN:This study was designed to review 152...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Aranha GV,Hodul PJ,Creech S,Jacobs W

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Given the questionable long-term durability of biologic meshes, additional prosthetic options for ventral hernia repairs (VHR) in contaminated fields are necessary. Recent evidence suggests improved bacterial resistance of reduced-weight, large-pore synthetics, giving a potential mesh alternative for repair ...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Carbonell AM,Criss CN,Cobb WS,Novitsky YW,Rosen MJ

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There are few reproducible models of blast injury, so it is difficult to evaluate new or existing therapies. We developed a clinically relevant polytrauma model to test the hypothesis that cerebrovascular resuscitation is optimized when intravenous fluid is restricted. STUDY DESIGN:Anesthetized swine (42+/-...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Earle SA,de Moya MA,Zuccarelli JE,Norenberg MD,Proctor KG

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Commonly performed elective gastrointestinal surgical procedures are carried out with low morbidity and mortality in hospitals throughout the United States. Complex operative procedures on the alimentary tract are performed with a relatively low frequency and are associated with higher mortality. Volume and ...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Gordon TA,Bowman HM,Bass EB,Lillemoe KD,Yeo CJ,Heitmiller RF,Choti MA,Burleyson GP,Hsieh G,Cameron JL

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Minimally invasive radioguided parathyroidectomy (MIRP) combines technetium sestamibi scan, intraoperative gamma probe, methylene blue dye, and measurement of circulating parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels. STUDY DESIGN:All patients presented with biochemically proved primary hyperparathyroidism. A technetium...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Flynn MB,Bumpous JM,Schill K,McMasters KM

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Colonic Crohn's disease can be treated surgically by total colonic resection or by segmental colonic resection. The aim of this study was to analyze the outcomes of patients treated by segmental colectomy for colonic Crohn's disease. STUDY DESIGN:Among 413 patients undergoing operations for Crohn's disease,...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Martel P,Betton PO,Gallot D,Malafosse M

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is increasing interest in surgical outcomes. The Patient Safety in Surgery (PSS) Study database was examined about thyroid and parathyroid procedures to determine risk factors for adverse outcomes and outcomes rates. Relative outcomes performance for the Veterans Affairs (VA) and private-sector populat...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Hall BL,Hirbe M,Yan Y,Khuri SF,Henderson WG,Hamilton BH

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Controversy exists over the relative advantages of open mesh repair compared with open stitching methods and the laparoscopic approach. STUDY DESIGN:Two thousand nine hundred six (2,906) consecutive unselected adult patients underwent 3,175 primary inguinal hernia repairs using polypropylene mesh, under loc...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Kark AE,Kurzer MN,Belsham PA

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neoadjuvant treatment improves survival in resectable esophageal adenocarcinoma, but the optimal regimen has not been defined. Neoadjuvant chemoradiation (nCRT) is associated with higher pathologic complete response (pCR) relative to chemotherapy (nCTX), but has not been shown to improve survival; however, p...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Al-Sukhni E,Gabriel E,Attwood K,Kukar M,Nurkin SJ,Hochwald SN

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We sought to identify variables associated with American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)-member board certification and lack thereof among US medical graduates who planned at medical school graduation to become certified in surgery and entered graduate medical education in general surgery. STUDY DESIGN:...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Andriole DA,Jeffe DB

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Inefficient operating room (OR) use wastes resources. Studies have suggested "first case on-time starts" (FCOTS) reduce OR "idle time," yet no direct association between FCOTS and markers of OR efficiency, like "last case on-time end" (LCOTE) or overtime costs, have been reported. We performed this study to ...

journal_title：Journal of the American College of Surgeons

authors： Chapman WC Jr,Luo X,Doyle M,Khan A,Chapman WC,Kangrga I,Martin J Jr,Wellen J

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00