Published in Am Surg on June 01, 2008
Metaanalysis of trials comparing minimally invasive and open distal pancreatectomies. Surg Endosc (2010) 1.18
Ten years of experience with resection of left-sided pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma: evolution and initial experience to a laparoscopic approach. Surg Endosc (2010) 1.17
Management of mucinous cystic neoplasms of the pancreas. World J Gastroenterol (2010) 1.09
Laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy and distal pancreatectomy: a UK experience and a systematic review of the literature. Surg Endosc (2011) 1.08
Distal pancreatectomy with or without splenectomy: comparison of postoperative outcomes and surrogates of splenic function. HPB (Oxford) (2011) 0.91
Laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy: up-to-date and literature review. World J Gastroenterol (2012) 0.90
Laparoscopic approach to distal and subtotal pancreatectomy: a clockwise technique. Surg Endosc (2011) 0.90
Spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy with and without splenic vessel ligation: a systematic review. HPB (Oxford) (2012) 0.88
Laparoscopic three-port distal pancreatectomy. HPB (Oxford) (2011) 0.87
Minimally invasive radical pancreatectomy for left-sided pancreatic cancer: current status and future perspectives. World J Gastroenterol (2014) 0.86
Laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy for adenocarcinoma: safe and reasonable? J Gastrointest Oncol (2015) 0.86
Laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy with splenic conservation: an operation without increased morbidity. Gastroenterol Res Pract (2009) 0.85
Laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy for adenocarcinoma of the pancreas. World J Gastroenterol (2014) 0.80
Laparoscopic Distal Pancreatectomy with or without Preservation of the Spleen for Solid Pseudopapillary Neoplasm. Case Rep Surg (2015) 0.78
Current surgical management of pancreatic cancer. J Gastrointest Oncol (2011) 0.78
Clinical comparison of distal pancreatectomy with or without splenectomy: a meta-analysis. PLoS One (2014) 0.77
200 consecutive laparoscopic pancreatic resections performed with a robotically controlled laparoscope holder. Surg Endosc (2013) 0.76
Laparoscopic resection of uncinate process of the pancreas. Surg Endosc (2009) 0.76
Development of a compact laparoscope manipulator (P-arm). Surg Endosc (2009) 0.76
Current status of laparoscopic surgery in gastrointestinal malignancies. Indian J Surg (2008) 0.75
Major complications associated with xenograft biologic mesh implantation in abdominal wall reconstruction. Surg Innov (2009) 2.37
Modified hernia grading scale to stratify surgical site occurrence after open ventral hernia repairs. J Am Coll Surg (2012) 2.07
Transversus abdominis muscle release: a novel approach to posterior component separation during complex abdominal wall reconstruction. Am J Surg (2012) 2.06
Permissible Intraabdominal Hypertension following Complex Abdominal Wall Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg (2015) 2.00
An early experience using the technique of transoral OrVil EEA stapler for minimally invasive transthoracic esophagectomy. Ann Thorac Surg (2011) 1.99
A primer on natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery: building a new paradigm. Surg Innov (2006) 1.93
Outcomes of synthetic mesh in contaminated ventral hernia repairs. J Am Coll Surg (2013) 1.89
Laparoscopic gastric gastrointestinal stromal tumor resection: the mayo clinic experience. Arch Surg (2008) 1.83
The impact of resection margin status and postoperative CA19-9 levels on survival and patterns of recurrence after postoperative high-dose radiotherapy with 5-FU-based concurrent chemotherapy for resectable pancreatic cancer. Am J Clin Oncol (2008) 1.67
Use of acellular dermal matrix for complicated ventral hernia repair: does technique affect outcomes? J Am Coll Surg (2007) 1.48
Laparoscopic ventral hernia repair in obese patients: a new standard of care. Arch Surg (2006) 1.47
Stereotactic minimally invasive tubular retractor system for deep brain lesions. Neurosurgery (2008) 1.46
Hemobilia and pancreatitis after liver transplant biopsy. Liver Transpl (2009) 1.44
Laparoscopic bilateral native nephrectomies with simultaneous kidney transplantation. BJU Int (2012) 1.44
Human peritoneal membrane reduces the formation of intra-abdominal adhesions in ventral hernia repair: experimental study in a chronic hernia rat model. J Surg Res (2009) 1.43
Reduction in anastomotic strictures using bioabsorbable circular staple line reinforcement in laparoscopic gastric bypass. Surg Obes Relat Dis (2011) 1.38
Laparoscopic restoration of intestinal continuity after Hartmann's procedure. Am J Surg (2005) 1.36
Conservative management of mesh-site infection in hernia repair. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A (2010) 1.35
Local injection for the treatment of suture site pain after laparoscopic ventral hernia repair. Am Surg (2003) 1.35
Infection risk of open placement of intraperitoneal composite mesh. Am Surg (2009) 1.32
Risk of early surgery for Crohn's disease: implications for early treatment strategies. Am J Gastroenterol (2003) 1.29
Laparoscopic versus open inguinal hernia repair. Surg Clin North Am (2013) 1.25
Resection of the liver and inferior vena cava for hepatic malignancy. J Am Coll Surg (2013) 1.23
Inpatient mortality analysis of paraesophageal hernia repair in octogenarians. J Gastrointest Surg (2008) 1.20
Six-minute walk distance predicts mortality in liver transplant candidates. Liver Transpl (2010) 1.19
Textile analysis of heavy weight, mid-weight, and light weight polypropylene mesh in a porcine ventral hernia model. J Surg Res (2006) 1.17
Open ventral hernia repair with component separation. Surg Clin North Am (2013) 1.15
Endoscopic versus open component separation in complex abdominal wall reconstruction. Am J Surg (2010) 1.14
Natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) as a diagnostic tool in the intensive care unit. Surg Endosc (2007) 1.14
Pulmonary embolism complicating bariatric surgery: detailed analysis of a single institution's 24-year experience. J Am Coll Surg (2006) 1.13
The biology of biologics: basic science and clinical concepts. Plast Reconstr Surg (2012) 1.11
L-arginine supplementation improves responses to injury and inflammation in dextran sulfate sodium colitis. PLoS One (2012) 1.08
Pure natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) nephrectomy using standard laparoscopic instruments in the porcine model. J Endourol (2008) 1.06
Evaluation of the efficacy of the electrosurgical bipolar vessel sealer (LigaSure) devices in sealing lymphatic vessels. Surg Innov (2005) 1.03
Minimally invasive management of epiphrenic esophageal diverticula. Am Surg (2003) 1.03
Relationship between inpatient hyperglycemia and insulin treatment after kidney transplantation and future new onset diabetes mellitus. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol (2010) 1.03
Laparoscopic splenectomy reverses thrombocytopenia in patients with hepatitis C cirrhosis and portal hypertension. J Gastrointest Surg (2004) 1.03
Antibiotic-releasing mesh coating to reduce prosthetic sepsis: an in vivo study. J Surg Res (2010) 1.02
Comparison of thermal spread after ureteral ligation with the Laparo-Sonic ultrasonic shears and the Ligasure system. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A (2002) 1.02
Duty-hour restrictions and the work of surgical faculty: results of a multi-institutional study. Acad Med (2006) 1.01
Evaluation of adhesion formation and host tissue response to intra-abdominal polytetrafluoroethylene mesh and composite prosthetic mesh. J Surg Res (2005) 1.00
Laparoscopic mechanical fixation devices: does firing angle matter? Surg Endosc (2013) 1.00
Acute appendicitis following colonoscopy. J Clin Gastroenterol (2005) 1.00
Transactivation of EGFR by LPS induces COX-2 expression in enterocytes. PLoS One (2012) 0.99
Teleassessment compared with live assessment of pressure ulcers in a wound clinic: a pilot study. Adv Skin Wound Care (2003) 0.98
Safety of laparoscopic ventral hernia repair in older adults. Hernia (2006) 0.98
Prospective evaluation of adhesion formation and shrinkage of intra-abdominal prosthetics in a rabbit model. Am Surg (2006) 0.98
Staged repair of massive incisional hernias with loss of abdominal domain: a novel approach. Am J Surg (2008) 0.97
Posterior and open anterior components separations: a comparative analysis. Am J Surg (2012) 0.97
Hyperglycemia during the immediate period after kidney transplantation. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol (2009) 0.97
Laparoscopic versus open colostomy reversal: a comparative analysis. J Gastrointest Surg (2006) 0.97
Laparoscopic versus open ventral hernia repair. Surg Clin North Am (2008) 0.96
Laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy: does splenic preservation affect outcomes? Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech (2011) 0.96
Does presoaking synthetic mesh in antibiotic solution reduce mesh infections? An experimental study. J Gastrointest Surg (2012) 0.96
Laparoscopic "radical appendectomy" is an effective alternative to endoscopic removal of cecal polyps. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A (2002) 0.96
CO2 Pneumoperitoneum modifies the inflammatory response to sepsis. Ann Surg (2003) 0.95
Minimally invasive repair of a congenital right-sided diaphragmatic hernia in an adult. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech (2009) 0.94
Utility of the endovascular stapler for right-sided laparoscopic donor nephrectomy: a 7-year experience at Mayo Clinic. J Am Coll Surg (2008) 0.94
Evaluation of high-risk, comorbid patients undergoing open ventral hernia repair with synthetic mesh. Surgery (2012) 0.93
Pancreaticoduodenectomy in patients with a history of Roux-en Y gastric bypass surgery. JOP (2009) 0.93
Infectious implications in the porcine model of natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) with PEG-tube closure: a quantitative bacteriologic study. Gastrointest Endosc (2008) 0.93
Design and initial implementation of HerQLes: a hernia-related quality-of-life survey to assess abdominal wall function. J Am Coll Surg (2012) 0.93
Advantages of laparoscopic appendectomy in the elderly. Am Surg (2006) 0.93
Parastomal hernia: short-term outcome after laparoscopic and conventional repairs. Surg Innov (2007) 0.92
A new professionalism? Surgical residents, duty hours restrictions, and shift transitions. Acad Med (2010) 0.91
Portal vein resection for hilar cholangiocarcinoma. Am Surg (2006) 0.91
Endoscopic treatment of anastomotic biliary strictures after living donor liver transplantation: outcomes after maximal stent therapy. Gastrointest Endosc (2012) 0.91
Clinical outcomes of laparoscopic adrenalectomy for lateralizing nodular hyperplasia. Surgery (2005) 0.91
Open versus endoscopic component separation: a cost comparison. Surg Endosc (2011) 0.90
Dramatic response of a gastrointestinal stromal tumor to neadjuvant imatinib therapy. World J Surg Oncol (2009) 0.90
Umbilical stalk technique for establishing pneumoperitoneum. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A (2002) 0.90
Thirty-day readmission after ventral hernia repair: predictable or preventable? Surg Endosc (2010) 0.90
The impact of a formal minimally invasive service on the resident's ability to achieve new ACGME guidelines for laparoscopy. J Surg Educ (2007) 0.89
Safety of laparoscopic ventral hernia repair in octogenarians. JSLS (2009) 0.89
Enhanced recovery after surgery pathway for abdominal wall reconstruction: pilot study and preliminary outcomes. Plast Reconstr Surg (2014) 0.89
Activation of the epidermal growth factor receptor in macrophages regulates cytokine production and experimental colitis. J Immunol (2014) 0.89
Bariatric surgery is associated with a reduced risk of mortality in morbidly obese patients with a history of major cardiovascular events. Am Surg (2012) 0.89
Negative pressure therapy for high-risk abdominal wall reconstruction incisions. Surg Infect (Larchmt) (2013) 0.89
Outcomes of simultaneous large complex abdominal wall reconstruction and enterocutaneous fistula takedown. Am J Surg (2013) 0.89
Progressive preoperative pneumoperitoneum for hernias with loss of domain. Am Surg (2009) 0.89
In vivo analysis of the morphologic characteristics of synthetic mesh to resist MRSA adherence. J Gastrointest Surg (2012) 0.87
How surgical faculty and residents assess the first year of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education duty-hour restrictions: results of a multi-institutional study. Am J Surg (2006) 0.87
Effect of surgical wound classification on biologic graft performance in complex hernia repair: an experimental study. Surgery (2012) 0.87
Laparoscopic repair of incisional and other complex abdominal wall hernias. Perm J (2009) 0.86
Risk factors for pancreatic adenocarcinoma and prospects for screening. Gastroenterol Hepatol (N Y) (2010) 0.86
Initial evaluation of Cyberknife technology for extracorporeal renal tissue ablation. Urology (2003) 0.86
Combined laparoscopic near-total gastrectomy and colectomy. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech (2005) 0.86
Parastomal hernia repair. Surg Clin North Am (2013) 0.86
Emergent and elective colon surgery in the extreme elderly: do the results warrant the operation? Am Surg (2008) 0.86
Human peritoneal membrane controls adhesion formation and host tissue response following intra-abdominal placement in a porcine model. J Surg Res (2009) 0.85
Single-center experience with parastomal hernia repair using retromuscular mesh placement. J Gastrointest Surg (2014) 0.85
Posterior component separation and transversus abdominis muscle release for complex incisional hernia repair in patients with a history of an open abdomen. J Trauma Acute Care Surg (2015) 0.85
Abdominal wall reconstruction. Curr Probl Surg (2013) 0.85