Published in J Gastrointest Surg on September 01, 2007
Safety, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness of common laparoscopic procedures. Surg Endosc (2010) 1.11
Current indications and role of surgery in the management of sigmoid diverticulitis. World J Gastroenterol (2010) 0.98
The evolving role of laparoscopy in colonic diverticular disease: a systematic review. World J Surg (2013) 0.93
Comparison of short, long-term surgical outcomes and mid-term health-related quality of life after laparoscopic and open resection for colorectal cancer: a case-matched control study. Int J Colorectal Dis (2010) 0.88
Not just full of hot air: hyperbaric oxygen therapy increases survival in cases of necrotizing soft tissue infections. Surg Infect (Larchmt) (2014) 0.85
Does illness severity matter? A comparison of laparoscopic esophagomyotomy with fundoplication and esophageal dilation for achalasia. Surg Endosc (2010) 0.84
How does robotic anti-reflux surgery compare with traditional open and laparoscopic techniques: a cost and outcomes analysis. Surg Endosc (2014) 0.84
Gastrointestinal quality of life after laparoscopic-assisted sigmoidectomy for diverticular disease. Int J Colorectal Dis (2011) 0.80
Evidence based medicine and surgical approaches for colon cancer: evidences, benefits and limitations of the laparoscopic vs open resection. World J Gastroenterol (2014) 0.79
Acute acalculous cholecystitis in the critically ill: risk factors and surgical strategies. Langenbecks Arch Surg (2014) 0.75
Diagnosis and Management of Intraoperative Colorectal Anastomotic Leaks: A Global Retrospective Patient Chart Review Study. Surg Res Pract (2017) 0.75
Meta-analysis: surgical treatment of obesity. Ann Intern Med (2005) 5.17
Reduction in adhesive small-bowel obstruction by Seprafilm adhesion barrier after intestinal resection. Dis Colon Rectum (2006) 3.43
International Sleeve Gastrectomy Expert Panel Consensus Statement: best practice guidelines based on experience of >12,000 cases. Surg Obes Relat Dis (2011) 2.64
Colocalization of fluorescent markers in confocal microscope images of plant cells. Nat Protoc (2008) 2.53
Surgery for gallstone ileus: a nationwide comparison of trends and outcomes. Ann Surg (2014) 2.25
Incidence and risk factors of venous thromboembolism in colorectal surgery: does laparoscopy impart an advantage? Arch Surg (2011) 2.15
Complications after laparoscopic gastric bypass: a review of 3464 cases. Arch Surg (2003) 2.01
Single-laparoscopic incision transabdominal surgery sleeve gastrectomy. Obes Surg (2008) 1.94
Laparoscopic surgery is associated with a lower incidence of venous thromboembolism compared with open surgery. Ann Surg (2007) 1.73
Trends in diverticulitis management in the United States from 2002 to 2007. Arch Surg (2010) 1.68
Minimally invasive esophagectomy: results of a prospective phase II multicenter trial-the eastern cooperative oncology group (E2202) study. Ann Surg (2015) 1.67
A nationwide analysis of laparoscopy in high-risk colorectal surgery patients. J Gastrointest Surg (2012) 1.54
Use of Seamguard to prevent pancreatic leak following distal pancreatectomy. Arch Surg (2009) 1.53
Prevalence of hiatal hernia in the morbidly obese. Surg Obes Relat Dis (2013) 1.50
Predictive factors of splenic injury in colorectal surgery: data from the Nationwide Inpatient Sample, 2006-2008. Arch Surg (2011) 1.47
Risk factors for acute respiratory failure in bariatric surgery: data from the Nationwide Inpatient Sample, 2006-2008. Surg Obes Relat Dis (2012) 1.44
Tumor subsite location within the colon is prognostic for survival after colon cancer diagnosis. Dis Colon Rectum (2009) 1.44
The use of indocyanine green fluorescence to assess anastomotic perfusion during robotic assisted laparoscopic rectal surgery. Surg Endosc (2013) 1.42
Risk factors of postoperative myocardial infarction after colorectal surgeries. Am Surg (2015) 1.41
Comparison of outcomes of laparoscopic versus open appendectomy in adults: data from the Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS), 2006-2008. J Gastrointest Surg (2011) 1.41
Does primary anastomosis with diversion have any advantages over Hartmann's procedure in acute diverticulitis?. Dig Surg (2012) 1.39
Changes in inflammatory biomarkers across weight classes in a representative US population: a link between obesity and inflammation. J Gastrointest Surg (2009) 1.34
Colonic volvulus in the United States: trends, outcomes, and predictors of mortality. Ann Surg (2014) 1.33
The EMPOWER study: randomized, prospective, double-blind, multicenter trial of vagal blockade to induce weight loss in morbid obesity. Obes Surg (2012) 1.30
Laparoscopic colorectal surgery: a better look into the latest trends. Arch Surg (2012) 1.27
Risk factors for anastomotic leakage after anterior resection for rectal cancer. JAMA Surg (2013) 1.26
Three-year follow-up of a prospective randomized trial comparing laparoscopic versus open gastric bypass. Ann Surg (2006) 1.21
Robotic-assisted colorectal surgery in the United States: a nationwide analysis of trends and outcomes. World J Surg (2013) 1.15
Risk factors for conversion of laparoscopic colorectal surgery to open surgery: does conversion worsen outcome? World J Surg (2015) 1.14
Comparison of outcomes of laparoscopic versus open appendectomy in children: data from the Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS), 2006-2008. World J Surg (2012) 1.14
A nationwide analysis of postoperative deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism in colon and rectal surgery. J Gastrointest Surg (2014) 1.13
Carcinoembryonic antigen and albumin predict survival in patients with advanced colon and rectal cancer. Arch Surg (2003) 1.10
Variations in Laparoscopic Colectomy Utilization in the United States. Dis Colon Rectum (2015) 1.10
National trends in use and outcome of laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding. Surg Obes Relat Dis (2008) 1.07
Outcomes of laparoscopic colorectal surgery: data from the Nationwide Inpatient Sample 2009. Am J Surg (2012) 1.07
Rapid communication: transvaginal single-port NOTES nephrectomy: initial laboratory experience. J Endourol (2007) 1.06
A tale of two (anal fistula) plugs: is there a difference in short-term outcomes? Am Surg (2010) 1.05
Results of a phase I pilot clinical trial examining the effect of plant-derived resveratrol and grape powder on Wnt pathway target gene expression in colonic mucosa and colon cancer. Cancer Manag Res (2009) 1.05
Resolution of obstructive sleep apnea after laparoscopic gastric bypass. Obes Surg (2007) 1.03
Practice parameters for the management of colon cancer. Dis Colon Rectum (2012) 1.02
Laparoscopic appendectomy trends and outcomes in the United States: data from the Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS), 2004-2011. Am Surg (2014) 1.02
Postoperative ileus-related morbidity profile in patients treated with alvimopan after bowel resection. J Am Coll Surg (2007) 1.02
Laparoscopic transgastric endoscopy after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: case series and review of the literature. Am Surg (2012) 1.02
Laparoscopic fundoplication compared with laparoscopic gastric bypass in morbidly obese patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease. Surg Obes Relat Dis (2008) 1.01
A single-port technique for laparoscopic extended stapled appendectomy. Surg Innov (2009) 1.01
Management of gastrointestinal leaks after minimally invasive esophagectomy: conventional treatments vs. endoscopic stenting. J Gastrointest Surg (2011) 1.00
Comparison of laparoscopic versus open appendectomy for acute nonperforated and perforated appendicitis in the obese population. Am J Surg (2011) 1.00
Surgical robotics. Curr Surg (2005) 1.00
Risk of second primary colorectal cancer among colorectal cancer cases: a population-based analysis. J Carcinog (2011) 1.00
A study to determine the nitroglycerin ointment dose and dosing interval that best promote the healing of chronic anal fissures. Dis Colon Rectum (2002) 0.99
Laparoscopy should be the approach of choice for acute appendicitis in the morbidly obese. Am J Surg (2008) 0.99
Contemporary indications for and early outcomes of abdominoperineal resection. Am Surg (2005) 0.99
Evaluation of safety of increased time interval between chemoradiation and resection for rectal cancer. Am J Surg (2006) 0.99
Focus Group on Laparoscopic Colectomy Education as endorsed by The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) and The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES). Dis Colon Rectum (2006) 0.98
Comparison of laparoscopic and open gastrectomy for gastric cancer. Am J Surg (2006) 0.97
Laparoscopic surgery significantly reduces surgical-site infections compared with open surgery. Surg Endosc (2009) 0.96
Blood transfusions in colorectal cancer surgery: incidence, outcomes, and predictive factors: an American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program analysis. Am J Surg (2013) 0.95
Does laparoscopic appendectomy impart an advantage over open appendectomy in elderly patients? World J Surg (2012) 0.95
Self-expandable metal stents in palliation of malignant gastrointestinal obstruction: review of the current literature data and 5-year experience at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. MedGenMed (2003) 0.95
Population-based evaluation of adenosquamous carcinoma of the colon and rectum. Dis Colon Rectum (2012) 0.95
Predictive factors of in-hospital mortality in colon and rectal surgery. J Am Coll Surg (2012) 0.94
Ureteral injuries in colorectal surgery: an analysis of trends, outcomes, and risk factors over a 10-year period in the United States. Dis Colon Rectum (2014) 0.94
Outcomes of bariatric surgery in the elderly. Am Surg (2006) 0.93
Retrocecal appendix location and perforation at presentation. Am Surg (2006) 0.93
Factors affecting the successful management of intra-abdominal abscesses with antibiotics and the need for percutaneous drainage. Dis Colon Rectum (2006) 0.93
Practice parameters for the management of pilonidal disease. Dis Colon Rectum (2013) 0.92
Perioperative outcomes of bariatric surgery in adolescents compared with adults at academic medical centers. Surg Obes Relat Dis (2007) 0.92
Laparoscopic versus open repair of parastomal hernias: an ACS-NSQIP analysis of short-term outcomes. Surg Endosc (2013) 0.91