Published in Surgery on March 25, 2010
Acute abdomen secondary to incarcerated umbilical hernia after treatment of massive cirrhotic ascites. Case Reports Hepatol (2013) 0.88
Successful surgical management of ruptured umbilical hernias in cirrhotic patients. World J Gastroenterol (2015) 0.78
Umbilical hernia in patients with liver cirrhosis: A surgical challenge. World J Gastrointest Surg (2016) 0.75
Deceased donor liver transplantation performed one week after small bowel resection for complicated umbilical hernia: a case report. Korean J Hepatobiliary Pancreat Surg (2014) 0.75
Gr-1+CD115+ immature myeloid suppressor cells mediate the development of tumor-induced T regulatory cells and T-cell anergy in tumor-bearing host. Cancer Res (2006) 7.02
Transplant tourism in China: a tale of two transplants. Am J Bioeth (2010) 6.67
Outcomes of liver transplant recipients with hepatitis C and human immunodeficiency virus coinfection. Liver Transpl (2012) 4.65
The novel role of tyrosine kinase inhibitor in the reversal of immune suppression and modulation of tumor microenvironment for immune-based cancer therapies. Cancer Res (2009) 3.18
Sofosbuvir and Velpatasvir for HCV in Patients with Decompensated Cirrhosis. N Engl J Med (2015) 3.13
Reversion of immune tolerance in advanced malignancy: modulation of myeloid-derived suppressor cell development by blockade of stem-cell factor function. Blood (2007) 2.65
Evidence-based incorporation of serum sodium concentration into MELD. Gastroenterology (2006) 2.62
Laparoscopic and open reversal of Hartmann's procedure--a comparative retrospective analysis. Surg Endosc (2008) 2.44
Management of hernias in pregnancy. J Am Coll Surg (2008) 2.36
Factors that predict outcome of abdominal operations in patients with advanced cirrhosis. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol (2009) 2.18
Immune stimulatory receptor CD40 is required for T-cell suppression and T regulatory cell activation mediated by myeloid-derived suppressor cells in cancer. Cancer Res (2009) 2.02
Mortality associated with carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae infections in liver transplant recipients. Liver Transpl (2012) 1.90
Development and function of myeloid-derived suppressor cells generated from mouse embryonic and hematopoietic stem cells. Stem Cells (2010) 1.75
Paired immunoglobin-like receptor-B regulates the suppressive function and fate of myeloid-derived suppressor cells. Immunity (2011) 1.72
Pneumatosis intestinalis in adults: management, surgical indications, and risk factors for mortality. J Gastrointest Surg (2007) 1.66
Integration of a formalized handoff system into the surgical curriculum: resident perspectives and early results. Arch Surg (2011) 1.60
Management and treatment of iliopsoas abscess. Arch Surg (2009) 1.59
Incidence of iatrogenic ureteral injury after laparoscopic colectomy. Arch Surg (2012) 1.58
Fact and fiction: debunking myths in the US healthcare system. Ann Surg (2008) 1.55
Cessation of clopidogrel before major abdominal procedures. Arch Surg (2011) 1.55
Internal hernias: clinical findings, management, and outcomes in 49 nonbariatric cases. J Gastrointest Surg (2007) 1.52
Surgery in malignant pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. J Surg Oncol (2007) 1.51
Effect of the number of lymph nodes sampled on postoperative survival of lymph node-negative esophageal cancer. Cancer (2008) 1.49
Predictors of mortality after colectomy for fulminant Clostridium difficile colitis. Arch Surg (2008) 1.48
The beneficial impact of temporary porto-caval shunt in orthotopic liver transplantation: a single center analysis. Transpl Int (2010) 1.48
Laparoscopic antrectomy for the treatment of type I gastric carcinoid tumors. J Surg Res (2010) 1.47
Impact of race and socioeconomic status on presentation and management of ventral hernias. Arch Surg (2010) 1.46
Myeloid-derived suppressor cells prevent type 1 diabetes in murine models. J Immunol (2010) 1.38
Adult living donor liver transplantation for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma: extending UNOS priority criteria. Ann Surg (2004) 1.36
Use of mesh during ventral hernia repair in clean-contaminated and contaminated cases: outcomes of 33,832 cases. Ann Surg (2012) 1.29
Risk factors for anastomotic leak following colorectal surgery: a case-control study. Arch Surg (2010) 1.22
Prognostic significance of the number of lymph node metastases in esophageal cancer. J Am Coll Surg (2007) 1.20
Surgical aspects of fulminant Clostridium difficile colitis. Am J Surg (2010) 1.18
Postoperative pain after laparoscopic ventral hernia repair: a prospective comparison of sutures versus tacks. JSLS (2008) 1.16
Quality of life after lobectomy for adult liver transplantation. Transplantation (2002) 1.15
Three-dimensional imaging improves surgical performance for both novice and experienced operators using the da Vinci Robot System. Am J Surg (2007) 1.15
Laparoscopy: a safe approach to appendicitis during pregnancy. Surg Endosc (2009) 1.14
Geographic disparity: the dilemma of lower socioeconomic status, multiple listing, and death on the liver transplant waiting list. Clin Transplant (2014) 1.14
The presence of JAK2V617F mutation in the liver endothelial cells of patients with Budd-Chiari syndrome. Blood (2009) 1.13
Acute liver failure caused by 'fat burners' and dietary supplements: a case report and literature review. Can J Gastroenterol (2011) 1.08
The variable pathology of kidney disease after liver transplantation. Transplantation (2010) 1.08
Wound care after radiation therapy. Adv Skin Wound Care (2002) 1.07
Persistent noncompliance with the work-hour regulation. Arch Surg (2011) 1.07
Racial disparities in esophageal cancer treatment and outcomes. Ann Surg Oncol (2007) 1.04
Laparoscopic resection of giant adrenal cavernous hemangioma. JSLS (2009) 1.04
Risk factors for the development of fulminant Clostridium difficile colitis. Surgery (2008) 1.03
Predicting recurrence after liver transplantation in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma exceeding the up-to-seven criteria. Liver Transpl (2009) 1.02
Surgical management and outcomes of patients with duodenal Crohn's disease. J Am Coll Surg (2008) 1.01
Isolated intestinal transplantation: proof of clinical efficacy. Transplantation (2003) 1.00
Cystic duct stump leaks: after the learning curve. Arch Surg (2008) 0.99
Laparoscopic surgery for diverticular disease complicated by fistulae. JSLS (2006) 0.98
Randomized trial of emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate after hepatitis B immunoglobulin withdrawal after liver transplantation. Liver Transpl (2013) 0.96
Achalasia in a patient with gastroesophageal varices: problematic treatment decisions. Dig Dis Sci (2006) 0.96
Eikenella corrodens causing necrotizing fasciitis after an elective inguinal hernia repair in an adult: a case report and literature review. Am Surg (2007) 0.95
Clinical factors that predict noncirrhotic portal hypertension in HIV-infected patients: a proposed diagnostic algorithm. J Infect Dis (2013) 0.94
Surgical residents as medical student mentors. Am J Surg (2007) 0.94
Clinical characterization of patients developing histologically-proven fibrosing cholestatic hepatitis C post-liver transplantation. Hepatol Res (2011) 0.94
Liver and skin histopathology in adults with acid sphingomyelinase deficiency (Niemann-Pick disease type B). Am J Surg Pathol (2012) 0.93
Laparoscopic removal of a large gastric trichobezoar in a 4-year-old girl. JSLS (2010) 0.93
Management and outcomes of colovesical fistula repair. Am Surg (2012) 0.92
Current recommendations on diagnosis and management of right-sided diverticulitis. Gastroenterol Res Pract (2009) 0.92
Laparoscopic management and longterm outcomes of gastrointestinal stromal tumors. J Am Coll Surg (2008) 0.92
The management of 38 anastomotic leaks after 1,684 intestinal resections. Dis Colon Rectum (2006) 0.91
Laparoscopic umbilical hernia repair is the preferred approach in obese patients. Am J Surg (2012) 0.91
Laparoscopic cortical-sparing adrenalectomy for bilateral pheochromocytoma. Surg Endosc (2008) 0.91
Early and frequent histological recurrence of Crohn's disease in small intestinal allografts. Transplantation (2005) 0.91
Stump appendicitis after open and laparoscopic appendectomies. Am Surg (2012) 0.90
Significant parameters for surgery in adult intussusception. Surgery (2009) 0.90
Underreporting of liver transplant waitlist removals due to death or clinical deterioration: results at four major centers. Transplantation (2013) 0.89
Laparoscopic versus open inguinal hernia repair in octogenarians: a follow-up study. Geriatr Gerontol Int (2012) 0.89
Non-physician practitioners' overall enhancement to a surgical resident's experience. J Surg Educ (2008) 0.88
The incidence and significance of late acute cellular rejection (>1000 days) after liver transplantation. Clin Transplant (2004) 0.88
The role of Ki-67 in predicting biological behavior of goblet cell carcinoid tumor in appendix. Am J Surg (2011) 0.88
Hepatocellular carcinoma in type 1 Gaucher disease: a case report with review of the literature. Semin Liver Dis (2005) 0.87
Laparoscopic subtotal colectomy for medically refractory ulcerative colitis: the time has come. Surg Endosc (2010) 0.87
Tip appendicitis: clinical implications and management. Am J Surg (2008) 0.87
Hepatocellular carcinoma associated with an atypical presentation of Wilson's disease. Semin Liver Dis (2007) 0.87
Postoperative antibiotics correlate with worse outcomes after appendectomy for nonperforated appendicitis. J Am Coll Surg (2011) 0.87
Reactive nodular fibrous pseudotumor presenting as a small bowel obstruction. Am Surg (2011) 0.85
Diagnosis and management of diverticula in the jejunum and ileum. Am Surg (2013) 0.85
Comparison of iatrogenic splenectomy during open and laparoscopic colon resection. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech (2007) 0.85
Safety of outpatient laparoscopic cholecystectomy in the elderly: analysis of 15,248 patients using the NSQIP database. J Am Coll Surg (2013) 0.84
Colonic perforation in graft versus host disease: a case report. Int Surg (2012) 0.84
Recurrent hepatic sarcoidosis post-liver transplantation manifesting with severe hypercalcemia: a case report and review of the literature. Liver Transpl (2005) 0.84
Malignant degeneration of pilonidal disease in an immunosuppressed patient: report of a case and review of the literature. Dis Colon Rectum (2007) 0.83
Atypical lung carcinoid metastasis to breast: a case report. Pancreas (2011) 0.83
Laparoendoscopic single site surgery can be performed completely with standard equipment. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech (2011) 0.83
The impact of costimulatory molecule gene polymorphisms on clinical outcomes in liver transplantation. Am J Transplant (2003) 0.83
Intestinal transplantation before and after the introduction of sirolimus. Transplantation (2002) 0.83
Selective management of patients with acute biliary pancreatitis. J Gastrointest Surg (2009) 0.83
Tubular carcinoid tumor: a rare cause of appendicitis. Am Surg (2009) 0.82
Postprocedural necrotizing fasciitis: a 10-year retrospective review. Am Surg (2008) 0.82
Serum pancreastatin: the next predictive neuroendocrine tumor marker. J Surg Oncol (2013) 0.82
Management of goblet cell carcinoid. J Surg Oncol (2006) 0.82
An integrated approach to intestinal failure: results of a new program with total parenteral nutrition, bowel rehabilitation, and transplantation. J Gastrointest Surg (2002) 0.82
Clopidogrel and bleeding after general surgery procedures. Am Surg (2008) 0.81
A single nucleotide polymorphism of Toll-like receptor 4 identifies the risk of developing graft failure after liver transplantation. J Hepatol (2010) 0.81
Paraneoplastic glomerulopathy secondary to retroperitoneal sarcoma: a case report. J Surg Oncol (2010) 0.80
The association of IL28B polymorphism and graft survival in patients with hepatitis C undergoing liver transplantation. PLoS One (2013) 0.80