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Fair L, Leeds SG, Bokhari SH, Esteva S, Mathews T, Ogola GO, Ward MA, Aladegbami B. Achieving fascial closure with preoperative botulinum toxin injections in abdominal wall reconstruction: outcomes from a high-volume center. Updates Surg 2024:10.1007/s13304-024-01802-w. [PMID: 38507174 DOI: 10.1007/s13304-024-01802-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2023] [Accepted: 02/24/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024]
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Preoperative injection of Botulinum Toxin A (Botox) has been described as an adjunctive therapy to facilitate fascial closure of large hernia defects in abdominal wall reconstruction (AWR). The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of Botox injections on fascial closure and overall outcomes to further validate its role in AWR. A prospectively maintained database was retrospectively reviewed to identify all patients undergoing AWR at our institution between January 2014 and March 2022. Patients who did and did not receive preoperative Botox injections were analyzed and compared. A total of 426 patients were included (Botox 76, NBotox 350). The Botox group had significantly larger hernia defects (90 cm2 vs 9 cm2, p < 0.01) and a higher rate of component separations performed (60.5% vs 14.4%, p < 0.01). Despite this large difference in hernia defect size, primary fascial closure rates were similar between the groups (p = 0.49). Notably, the Botox group had higher rates of surgical-site infections (SSIs)/surgical-site occurrences (SSOs) (p < 0.01). Following propensity score matching to control for multiple patient factors including age, sex, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and hernia size, the Botox group still had a higher rate of component separations (50% vs 26.3%, p = 0.03) and higher incidence of SSIs/SSOs (39.5% vs 13.5%, p = 0.01). Multimodal therapy with Botox injections and component separations can help achieve fascial closure of large defects during AWR. However, adding these combined therapies may increase the occurrence of postoperative SSIs/SSOs.
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- Lucas Fair
- Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA.
- Center for Advanced Surgery, Baylor Scott and White Health, Dallas, TX, USA.
- Research Institute, Baylor Scott and White Health, 3535 Worth St., Suite C3.510, Dallas, TX, 75246, USA.
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
- Center for Advanced Surgery, Baylor Scott and White Health, Dallas, TX, USA
- Texas A&M College of Medicine, Bryan, TX, USA
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- Research Institute, Baylor Scott and White Health, 3535 Worth St., Suite C3.510, Dallas, TX, 75246, USA
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
- Center for Advanced Surgery, Baylor Scott and White Health, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Research Institute, Baylor Scott and White Health, 3535 Worth St., Suite C3.510, Dallas, TX, 75246, USA
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
- Center for Advanced Surgery, Baylor Scott and White Health, Dallas, TX, USA
- Texas A&M College of Medicine, Bryan, TX, USA
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
- Center for Advanced Surgery, Baylor Scott and White Health, Dallas, TX, USA
- Texas A&M College of Medicine, Bryan, TX, USA
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Fair L, Ward M, Adhikari P, Tran D, Pina E, Ramakrishnan S, Ogola G, Aladegbami B, Leeds S. Coated poly-4-hydroxybutyrate (Phasix ST™) mesh is safe and effective for hiatal hernia repair: our institutional experience and review of the literature. Surg Endosc 2024; 38:830-836. [PMID: 38082013 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-023-10604-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 02/02/2024]
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BACKGROUND Poly-4-hydroxybutyrate (P4HB) is a bioabsorbable mesh with a non-adhesive coating on one side that is being used to reinforce the hiatus during hiatal hernia repair; however, there is limited data regarding its use. The aim of this study was to investigate outcomes after hiatal hernia repair using this mesh at our institution and through a review of the literature. METHODS An institutional review board-approved prospective database was retrospectively reviewed for all patients undergoing hiatal hernia repair from April 2018 to December 2022. A systematic review with meta-analysis was conducted to evaluate outcomes using P4HB coated mesh. RESULTS In our institutional cohort, there were 230 patients (59 males; 171 females) with a mean follow-up of 20 ± 14.6 months. No mesh-related complications occurred. Hernia recurrence was diagnosed in 11 patients (4.8%) with a median time to recurrence of 16 months. In the systematic review, 4 studies with 221 patients (76 males; 145 females) were included. Median follow-up ranged from 12 to 27 months. Recurrence rate in these studies was reported from 0 to 8.8%, with a total of 12 recurrences identified. Like our institutional cohort, no mesh-related complications were reported. After our recurrences were combined with those from the systematic review, a total of 23 recurrences were included in the meta-analysis. Our meta-analysis revealed a low recurrence rate following hiatal hernia repair with P4HB coated mesh (incidence rate per 100 person-years, 2.82; 95% confidence interval, 1.60, 4.04). CONCLUSION P4HB coated mesh is safe and effective for hiatal hernia repairs.
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- Lucas Fair
- Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
- Center for Advanced Surgery, Baylor Scott and White Health, Dallas, TX, USA
- Research Institute, Baylor Scott and White Health, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
- Center for Advanced Surgery, Baylor Scott and White Health, Dallas, TX, USA
- Texas A&M College of Medicine, Bryan, TX, USA
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- Texas A&M College of Medicine, Bryan, TX, USA
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- Research Institute, Baylor Scott and White Health, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Baylor Health Sciences Library, Baylor Scott and White Health, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Research Institute, Baylor Scott and White Health, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
- Center for Advanced Surgery, Baylor Scott and White Health, Dallas, TX, USA
- Texas A&M College of Medicine, Bryan, TX, USA
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- Center for Advanced Surgery, Baylor Scott and White Health, Dallas, TX, USA.
- Texas A&M College of Medicine, Bryan, TX, USA.
- Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, 3417 Gaston Avenue, Suite 965, Dallas, TX, 75246, USA.
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Fair L, Waddimba AC, Strothman P, Dwyer D, Anderton P, Bittle A, Ogola GO, Leeds S, Davis D. The use of a total bowel length measurement protocol may reduce reoperations and complications after single-anastomosis duodenal switch. Surg Endosc 2023; 37:9310-9317. [PMID: 37884731 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-023-10505-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2023] [Accepted: 09/24/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Most surgeons who perform single-anastomosis duodeno-ileal switches (SADI-S) use a pre-determined common channel length without measuring total bowel length (TBL). However, TBL varies between patients, and a standardized common channel length could contribute to malabsorptive complications and reoperations following SADI-S. The purpose of this study was to determine whether using a TBL measurement protocol to individualize common channel length would be associated with reduced reoperations and complications. METHODS A prospectively maintained data registry was retrospectively reviewed to identify all patients who underwent SADI-S between September 2017 and February 2022. In April 2021, we began using TBL measurements during SADI-S with 40% of the TBL used as the length for the common channel. Outcomes pre-TBL and post-TBL measurement protocol were compared. RESULTS A total of 119 SADI-S recipients (59 pre-TBL; 60 post-TBL) were included. The pre-TBL group had a higher frequency of reoperations (23.7% vs 1.7%, p < 0.001) and late complications (29.3% vs 3.3%, p < 0.001). The mean time to reoperation was 13.7 months in the pre-TBL group and 6.7 months in the post-TBL group (p = 0.347). Patients in the post-TBL group had significantly higher serum albumin levels at 3 months (4.2 g/dL vs 3.5 g/dL, p < 0.001), 6 months (4.1 g/dL vs 3.6 g/dL, p < 0.001), and 12 months (4.2 g/dL vs 3.8 g/dL, p = 0.023) postoperatively when compared to the pre-TBL group. CONCLUSION Using TBL measurements to individualize common channel length was associated with a significant reduction in reoperations and late complications following SADI-S.
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- Lucas Fair
- Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
- Baylor Scott and White Research Institute, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
- Baylor Scott and White Research Institute, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Health Sciences Center, College of Medicine, Texas A&M University, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Health Sciences Center, College of Medicine, Texas A&M University, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Baylor Scott and White Research Institute, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Baylor Scott and White Research Institute, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
- Health Sciences Center, College of Medicine, Texas A&M University, Dallas, TX, USA
- Center for Advanced Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA.
- Center for Medical and Weight Loss Management, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA.
- Health Sciences Center, College of Medicine, Texas A&M University, Dallas, TX, USA.
- Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas, Dallas, TX, USA.
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Ward MA, Fair L, Misenhimer J, Esteva S, Greenberg I, Ogola G, Aladegbami B, Leeds SG, Kedia P. Per-oral endoscopic myotomy is a safe and effective treatment for Zenker's diverticulum: a retrospective multicenter study. Dis Esophagus 2023; 36:doad041. [PMID: 37391268 DOI: 10.1093/dote/doad041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/02/2023]
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Zenker per-oral endoscopic myotomy (ZPOEM) has become a promising technique for Zenker's diverticulum (ZD). The aim of this study was to add to the limited body of literature evaluating the safety and efficacy of ZPOEM. A prospectively maintained database was retrospectively reviewed to identify patients who underwent ZPOEM at two separate institutions between January 2020 and January 2022. Demographics, preoperative and postoperative clinical data, intraoperative data, adverse events, and length of stay were analyzed. A total of 40 patients (mean age 72.5 years, 62.5% male) were included. Average operative time was 54.7 minutes and average length of stay was 1.1 days. There were three adverse events, and only one was related to the technical aspects of the procedure. Patients showed improvement in the Functional Oral Intake Scale (FOIS) scores at 1 month (5 vs 7, p < 0.0001). The median FOIS scores remained 7 at both 6 and 12 months, although this improvement was not statistically significant at these time intervals (p = 0.46 and 0.37, respectively). Median dysphagia scores were decreased at 1 (2.5 vs 0, p < 0.0001), 6 (2.5 vs 0, p < 0.0001), and 12 months (2.5 vs 0, p = 0.016). The number of patients reporting ≥1 symptom was also decreased at 1 (40 vs 9, p < 0.0001) and 6 months (40 vs 1, p = 0.041). Although the number of patients reporting ≥1 symptom remained consistent at 12 months, this was not statistically significant (40 vs 1, p = 0.13). ZPOEM is a safe and highly effective treatment for the management of ZD. .
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- Marc A Ward
- Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
- Center for Advanced Surgery, Baylor Scott and White Health, Dallas, TX, USA
- Texas A&M College of Medicine, Bryan, TX, USA
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
- Center for Advanced Surgery, Baylor Scott and White Health, Dallas, TX, USA
- Research Institute, Baylor Scott and White Health, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
- Center for Advanced Surgery, Baylor Scott and White Health, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
- Center for Advanced Surgery, Baylor Scott and White Health, Dallas, TX, USA
- Texas A&M College of Medicine, Bryan, TX, USA
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- Research Institute, Baylor Scott and White Health, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
- Center for Advanced Surgery, Baylor Scott and White Health, Dallas, TX, USA
- Texas A&M College of Medicine, Bryan, TX, USA
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
- Center for Advanced Surgery, Baylor Scott and White Health, Dallas, TX, USA
- Texas A&M College of Medicine, Bryan, TX, USA
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Fair L, Squiers JJ, Misenhimer J, Perryman M, Jacinto K, Blair S, Michael-Blackwell J, Moore F, Rodriguez C. In-Person Clinic Visits After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Lessons Learned From COVID-19 Pandemic. J Surg Res 2023; 291:396-402. [PMID: 37517347 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2023.06.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2023] [Revised: 06/13/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The utility of routine in-person clinic appointments after laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is uncertain, especially after the increase of telehealth visits during the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the utility of routine in-person follow-up for patients undergoing LC prior to changes implemented during the pandemic and to determine whether a return to routine in-person follow-up is warranted. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed follow-up encounters for all patients undergoing LC from April 2018 to February 2020. All patients were routinely scheduled for in-person postoperative clinic follow-up 2-4 wk after discharge. Follow-up was considered nonroutine if new studies or medications were ordered, the patient was referred to the emergency department or readmitted, or malignancy was identified on pathology review. RESULTS Of 661 patients undergoing LC, 449 (68%) attended their scheduled in-person postoperative appointment and 212 (32%) did not. The postoperative appointment was nonroutine for 39 patients (9% of clinic attenders). Readmission occurred in 42 patients, with no differences between clinic attenders and nonattenders (P = 0.12). Furthermore, attending a postoperative clinic visit did not affect odds of readmission (odds ratio: 0.705, 95% confidence interval: 0.368, 1.351; P = 0.29). Readmission occurred on median day 9 after discharge in both groups. CONCLUSIONS The incidence of nonroutine follow-up after LC is low, and attendance at follow-up clinic was not associated with reduced readmissions. A return to routinely scheduling in-person follow-up 2-4 wk after discharge may not be warranted. Telehealth visits within 1 wk of discharge after LC should be considered.
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- Lucas Fair
- Department of Surgery, John Peter Smith Hospital, Fort Worth, Texas; Department of Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas; Department of Surgical Research, Baylor Scott & White Research Institute, Dallas, Texas.
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- Department of Surgery, John Peter Smith Hospital, Fort Worth, Texas; Department of Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Surgery, John Peter Smith Hospital, Fort Worth, Texas; Department of Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Surgery, John Peter Smith Hospital, Fort Worth, Texas; Department of Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Surgery, John Peter Smith Hospital, Fort Worth, Texas; Department of Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Office of Clinical Research, John Peter Smith Hospital, Fort Worth, Texas
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- Department of Surgery, John Peter Smith Hospital, Fort Worth, Texas
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- Department of Surgery, Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital, Fort Worth, Texas
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Tran D, Leeds SG, Fair L, Fang J, Rubarth C, McGowan T, Ramakrishnan S, Ogola G, Aladegbami B, Ward MA. Gastric per-oral endoscopic myotomy versus pyloric injection of botulinum toxin for the treatment of gastroparesis: our institutional experience and a systematic review of the literature. Surg Endosc 2023; 37:7280-7287. [PMID: 37430121 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-023-10262-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 07/12/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Gastric Per-Oral Endoscopic Myotomy (GPOEM) has been developed as an effective treatment option for patients with medically refractory gastroparesis. Other endoscopic options, such as pyloric injection of botulinum toxin (Botox), is often performed with limited efficacy. The purpose of this study was to evaluate GPOEM for the treatment of gastroparesis and compare its efficacy to Botox injection results reported in the literature. METHODS A retrospective review was conducted to identify all patients who underwent a GPOEM for the treatment of gastroparesis between September 2018 and June 2022. Changes in Gastric Emptying Scintigraphy (GES) studies and Gastroparesis Cardinal Symptom (GCSI) scores from the preoperative to postoperative period were analyzed. In addition, a systematic review was conducted to identify all publications reporting the outcomes of Botox injections for the treatment of gastroparesis. RESULTS A total of 65 patients (51 female, 14 male) underwent a GPOEM during the study period. Twenty-eight patients (22 female, 6 male) had both preoperative and postoperative GES studies in addition to GCSI scores. The etiologies of gastroparesis were diabetic (n = 4), idiopathic (n = 18), and postsurgical (n = 6). Fifty percent of these patients had undergone previous failed interventions including Botox injections (n = 6), gastric stimulator placement (n = 2), and endoscopic pyloric dilation (n = 6). Outcomes showed a significant decrease in GES percentages (mean difference = - 23.5%, p < 0.001) and GCSI scores (mean difference = - 9.6, p = 0.02) postoperatively. In the systematic review for Botox, transient mean improvements in postoperative GES percentages and GCSI scores were reported at 10.1% and 4.0, respectively. CONCLUSION GPOEM leads to significant improvement in GES percentages and GCSI scores postoperatively and is superior to Botox injection results reported in the literature.
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- Daniel Tran
- Texas A&M College of Medicine, Bryan, TX, USA
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, 3417 Gaston Avenue, Suite 965, Dallas, TX, 75246, USA
- Center for Advanced Surgery, Baylor Scott and White Health, Dallas, TX, USA
- Texas A&M College of Medicine, Bryan, TX, USA
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, 3417 Gaston Avenue, Suite 965, Dallas, TX, 75246, USA
- Center for Advanced Surgery, Baylor Scott and White Health, Dallas, TX, USA
- Research Institute, Baylor Scott and White Health, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Center for Advanced Surgery, Baylor Scott and White Health, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Research Institute, Baylor Scott and White Health, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Research Institute, Baylor Scott and White Health, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Baylor Health Sciences Library, Baylor Scott and White Health, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Research Institute, Baylor Scott and White Health, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, 3417 Gaston Avenue, Suite 965, Dallas, TX, 75246, USA
- Center for Advanced Surgery, Baylor Scott and White Health, Dallas, TX, USA
- Texas A&M College of Medicine, Bryan, TX, USA
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, 3417 Gaston Avenue, Suite 965, Dallas, TX, 75246, USA.
- Center for Advanced Surgery, Baylor Scott and White Health, Dallas, TX, USA.
- Texas A&M College of Medicine, Bryan, TX, USA.
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Fair L, Ward MA. Modern approaches to treating Zenker's diverticulum. Curr Opin Gastroenterol 2023; 39:333-339. [PMID: 37278290 DOI: 10.1097/mog.0000000000000941] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Zenker's diverticulum is the most common hypopharyngeal diverticulum. Patients with Zenker's diverticulum may require surgical treatment, which can be performed via an open surgical or endoscopic approach. A new endoscopic technique that is now being used for Zenker's diverticulum is Zenker Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy (ZPOEM). ZPOEM has demonstrated promising results, and may have certain advantages over the other endoscopic treatments. The purpose of this review article is to evaluate the various surgical and endoscopic treatment options for Zenker's diverticulum, while specifically focusing on ZPOEM. RECENT FINDINGS Endoscopic approaches have become the first-line therapy for Zenker's diverticulum, replacing the traditional open approach, because of the less invasive nature of the endoscopic procedures, improved rates of morbidity, and quicker recovery times. Recent studies evaluating ZPOEM have demonstrated that it is technically feasible and highly efficacious. In addition, it has a low rate of clinical recurrence and adverse events. When compared with other endoscopic techniques for treating Zenker's diverticulum, ZPOEM appears to have improved outcomes. SUMMARY ZPOEM has been recently implemented in the algorithm of Zenker's diverticulum management. Further comparative and prospective studies focusing on long-term follow-up are still needed; however, ZPOEM appears to be an excellent option for patients suffering from Zenker's diverticulum.
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- Lucas Fair
- Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center
- Center for Advanced Surgery
- Research Institute, Baylor Scott and White Health
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center
- Center for Advanced Surgery
- Texas A&M College of Medicine, Dallas, Texas, USA
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Fair L, Duggan E, Dellinger EP, Bedros N, Godawa K, Krusinski C, Curran R, Hart C, Zhu A, Peters W, Fleshman J, Fichera A. Sixth Annual Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Symposium highlights: work in progress or standard care? Proc AMIA Symp 2023; 36:651-656. [PMID: 37614867 PMCID: PMC10443985 DOI: 10.1080/08998280.2023.2221112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2023] [Accepted: 05/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/25/2023] Open
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Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols have demonstrated effectiveness in accelerating patient recovery and improving outcomes. Since the systemwide implementation of ERAS protocols at Baylor Scott & White Health, an annual multidisciplinary conference has provided a review of outcomes and advancements in the ERAS program. This meeting, coined the ERAS symposium, allows providers who utilize recovery protocols to collaborate with national and international leaders in the field to improve the clinical care of patients. The sixth annual ERAS symposium was held on February 10, 2023, and provided key presentations that discussed the latest results from ERAS efforts across multiple surgical specialties along with updates in anesthesia, nursing, and nutrition. A summary of those presentations, which included perioperative glycemic control, misconceptions in pain management, and emerging ERAS protocols in different surgical specialties, is provided to document the system progress.
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- Lucas Fair
- Department of Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
- Research Institute, Baylor Scott and White Health, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Alabama Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Baylor Scott & White Regional Medical Center, Plano, Texas, USA
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- Baylor Scott & White Regional Medical Center – Grapevine and Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center, Fort Worth, Texas, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- NeuroTexas, Baylor Scott & White Health, Lakeway, Texas, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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Fair L, Ward M, Vankina M, Rana R, McGowan T, Ogola G, Aladegbami B, Leeds S. Comparison of long-term quality of life outcomes between endoscopic vacuum therapy and other treatments for upper gastrointestinal leaks. Surg Endosc 2023:10.1007/s00464-023-10181-z. [PMID: 37308758 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-023-10181-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND While endoscopic vacuum assisted closure (EVAC) therapy is a validated treatment for gastrointestinal leaks, its impact on long-term quality of life (QoL) is uncertain. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of successful EVAC management on long-term QoL outcomes. METHODS An institutional review board approved prospectively maintained database was retrospectively reviewed to identify patients undergoing treatment for gastrointestinal leaks between June 2012 and July 2022. The Short-Form 36 (SF-36) survey was used to assess QoL. Patients were contacted by telephone and sent the survey electronically. QoL outcomes between patients who underwent successful EVAC therapy and those who required conventional treatment (CT) were analyzed and compared. RESULTS A total of 44 patients (17 EVAC; 27 CT) completed the survey and were included in our analysis. All included patients had foregut leaks with sleeve gastrectomy being the most common sentinel operation (n = 20). The mean time from the sentinel operation was 3.8 years and 4.8 years for the EVAC and CT groups, respectively. When evaluating long-term QoL, the EVAC group scored higher in all QoL domains when compared to the CT group with physical functioning (87.3 vs 69.3, p = 0.04), role limitations due to physical health (84.1 vs 45.7, p = 0.02), energy/fatigue (60.0 vs 40.9, p = 0.04), and social functioning (86.2 vs 64.1, p = 0.04) reaching statistical significance. Overall, patients who achieved organ preservation via successful EVAC therapy scored higher in all domains with role limitations due to physical health (p = 0.04) being statistically significant. In a multivariable regression analysis, increased age and a history of prior abdominal surgery at the time of the sentinel operation were patient characteristics that negatively impacted QoL outcomes. CONCLUSION Patients with gastrointestinal leaks successfully managed by EVAC therapy have better long-term QoL outcomes when compared to patients undergoing other treatments.
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Affiliation(s)
- Lucas Fair
- Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, 3417 Gaston Avenue, Suite 965, Dallas, TX, 75246, USA
- Center for Advanced Surgery, Baylor Scott and White Health, Dallas, TX, USA
- Research Institute, Baylor Scott and White Health, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, 3417 Gaston Avenue, Suite 965, Dallas, TX, 75246, USA
- Center for Advanced Surgery, Baylor Scott and White Health, Dallas, TX, USA
- Texas A&M College of Medicine, Bryan, TX, USA
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- Research Institute, Baylor Scott and White Health, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Research Institute, Baylor Scott and White Health, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Research Institute, Baylor Scott and White Health, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, 3417 Gaston Avenue, Suite 965, Dallas, TX, 75246, USA
- Center for Advanced Surgery, Baylor Scott and White Health, Dallas, TX, USA
- Texas A&M College of Medicine, Bryan, TX, USA
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, 3417 Gaston Avenue, Suite 965, Dallas, TX, 75246, USA.
- Center for Advanced Surgery, Baylor Scott and White Health, Dallas, TX, USA.
- Texas A&M College of Medicine, Bryan, TX, USA.
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Fair L, Gough B, Hyman N, Bello B, Steinhagen R, Cleary R, Ziegler M, Maun D, Fleshner P, Ogola G, Wells K, Lichliter W, Fleshman J, Fichera A. Predictive factors of first-time failure on the American Board of Colorectal Surgery certifying and qualifying examinations. Proc AMIA Symp 2023; 36:483-489. [PMID: 37334084 PMCID: PMC10269382 DOI: 10.1080/08998280.2023.2204776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2022] [Revised: 04/06/2023] [Accepted: 04/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/20/2023] Open
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Objective To discover if first-attempt failure of the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery (ABCRS) board examination is associated with surgical training or personal demographic characteristics. Methods Current colon and rectal surgery program directors in the United States were contacted via email. Deidentified records of trainees from 2011 to 2019 were requested. Analysis was performed to identify associations between individual risk factors and failure on the ABCRS board examination on the first attempt. Results Seven programs contributed data, totaling 67 trainees. The overall first-time pass rate was 88% (n = 59). Several variables demonstrated potential for association, including Colon and Rectal Surgery In-Training Examination (CARSITE) percentile (74.5 vs 68.0, P = 0.09), number of major cases in colorectal residency (245.0 vs 219.2, P = 0.16), >5 publications during colorectal residency (75.0% vs 25.0%, P = 0.19), and first-time passage of the American Board of Surgery certifying examination (92.5% vs 7.5%, P = 0.18). Conclusion The ABCRS board examination is a high-stakes test, and training program factors may be predictive of failure. Although several factors showed potential for association, none reached statistical significance. Our hope is that by increasing our data set, we will identify statistically significant associations that can potentially benefit future trainees in colon and rectal surgery.
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Affiliation(s)
- Lucas Fair
- Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas, Dallas, Texas
- Baylor Scott and White Research Institute, Dallas, Texas
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- Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas, Dallas, Texas
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- University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, District of Columbia
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- Franciscan Health Inc, Mishawaka, Indiana
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- Baylor Scott and White Research Institute, Dallas, Texas
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- Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas, Dallas, Texas
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- Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas, Dallas, Texas
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Tran D, Fair L, Baginski B, Aladegbami B, Leeds S, Ward M. Myasthenic crisis as an initial presentation of myasthenia gravis in an 81-year-old following endoscopic myotomy for Zenker's diverticulum. Proc AMIA Symp 2023; 36:514-517. [PMID: 37334091 PMCID: PMC10269386 DOI: 10.1080/08998280.2023.2201657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2022] [Revised: 04/01/2023] [Accepted: 04/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/20/2023] Open
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In this article, we present the case of a patient with previously undiagnosed myasthenia gravis who underwent an endoscopic procedure for Zenker's diverticulum. The patient was readmitted due to ongoing dysphagia and severe respiratory distress caused by myasthenic crisis. This case demonstrates that myasthenia gravis, although rare, can occur in elderly patients and present with other sequelae that may mask the underlying diagnosis.
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- Daniel Tran
- Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
- Texas A&M College of Medicine, Dallas, Texas
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- Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
- Center for Advanced Surgery, Baylor Scott & White Health, Dallas, Texas
- Baylor Scott & White Research Institute, Dallas, Texas
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- Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
- Center for Advanced Surgery, Baylor Scott & White Health, Dallas, Texas
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- Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
- Texas A&M College of Medicine, Dallas, Texas
- Center for Advanced Surgery, Baylor Scott & White Health, Dallas, Texas
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- Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
- Texas A&M College of Medicine, Dallas, Texas
- Center for Advanced Surgery, Baylor Scott & White Health, Dallas, Texas
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- Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
- Texas A&M College of Medicine, Dallas, Texas
- Center for Advanced Surgery, Baylor Scott & White Health, Dallas, Texas
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Fair L, Borries T, Wall A. A cross-sectional survey study of the impact of COVID-19 on resident training, education, and lifestyle across multiple surgical specialties in the Baylor Scott and White Health Care System. Proc AMIA Symp 2023; 36:363-369. [PMID: 37091763 PMCID: PMC10120466 DOI: 10.1080/08998280.2023.2171222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Due to high-risk exposure to COVID-19 that surgical residents encounter in their training, residency programs have modified their training methods drastically. In this study, we administered a voluntary online survey analyzing the impact of COVID-19 among residents in multiple surgical specialties. A total of 26 surgical trainees completed the survey. The specialties of residents who completed the survey included general surgery (65.4%), orthopedic surgery (15.4%), oral and maxillofacial surgery (11.5%), and ophthalmology (7.7%). Most survey participants agreed or strongly agreed that the cancellation of elective operations (81%), delay of scheduled operations (81%), and decreased surgical volume (73%) affected their clinical training. However, the majority did not report that the pandemic affected their clinical preparedness for their chosen career or changed their plans for surgical subspecialty. Although many participants agreed or strongly agreed that they felt fatigued when facing another day at work (58%) or feeling emotionally drained at work (58%), the majority reported that they positively impact patients' lives (88%). In conclusion, the pandemic had a significant impact on surgical trainees, but has not changed their perceived readiness for surgical practice or career decisions. Participants reported signs of burnout; however, most found satisfaction with their clinical work.
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- Lucas Fair
- Department of Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
- Department of Surgical Research, Baylor Scott and White Research Institute, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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Fair L, Squiers JJ, Jacinto K, Perryman M, Misenhimer J, Blair S, Rodriguez C. Fast-Track Nonelective Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy is Safe and Feasible. J Surg Res 2023; 281:256-263. [PMID: 36219937 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2022.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2022] [Revised: 08/11/2022] [Accepted: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Ample evidence exists to support the safety of fast-track discharge after elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC), but there is currently no data available to support the safety of fast-tracking patients undergoing nonelective LC. We sought to determine whether fast-tracking patients undergoing nonelective LC is safe and feasible. METHODS We performed a retrospective cohort review of 661 consecutive patients undergoing LC at a single teaching institution from April 2018 to January 2020. Subjects were divided into two groups: elective LC (ELC) and fast-track nonelective LC (FTLC). FTLC was defined as nonelective LC with total length of stay <36 h. Patients undergoing nonelective LC with length of stay exceeding 36 h were excluded. The primary outcome of interest was readmission within 30 d. The secondary outcomes included incidences of return to emergency department within 30 d, retained stone, bile leak, and wound infection. RESULTS Of 661 LC, 185 (27%) were ELC and 476 (72%) were nonelective. FTLC included 121 (25%) of the nonelective LC. Preoperative characteristics were similar among the groups. On final pathology, chronic cholecystitis was predominant in both groups, but FTLC exhibited higher rates of acute cholecystitis (P < 0.0001). There was no significant difference in the primary outcome among groups: readmission within 30 d occurred in 6 (3%) ELC patients and 4 (3%) FTLC patients (P = 1.0). There were no significant differences in rates of return to emergency department within 30 d, retained stone, bile leak, or wound infection. CONCLUSIONS With comparable postoperative complication rates to ELC, FTLC can be safely used in select patients. Additional studies are needed to determine preoperative predictors of FTLC suitability to prospectively identify appropriate patients.
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Affiliation(s)
- Lucas Fair
- Department of Surgery, John Peter Smith Hospital, Fort Worth, Texas; Department of Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas.
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- Department of Surgery, John Peter Smith Hospital, Fort Worth, Texas; Department of Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Surgery, John Peter Smith Hospital, Fort Worth, Texas; Department of Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Surgery, John Peter Smith Hospital, Fort Worth, Texas; Department of Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Surgery, John Peter Smith Hospital, Fort Worth, Texas; Department of Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Office of Clinical Research, John Peter Smith Hospital, Fort Worth, Texas
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- Department of Surgery, John Peter Smith Hospital, Fort Worth, Texas; Department of Surgery, Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital, Fort Worth, Texas
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Esteva S, Fair L, Srinilta D, Mauskar N, Matthews T, Rabeler B, Wright K, Robledo R, Leeds S, Ward M, Aladegbami B. Traumatic abdominal wall hernia and Morel-Lavallee lesion in a pediatric patient. Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent) 2022; 36:123-125. [PMID: 36578598 PMCID: PMC9762745 DOI: 10.1080/08998280.2022.2119565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Traumatic abdominal wall hernias and abdominal Morel-Lavallee lesions rarely occur in blunt abdominal trauma. There are only a few documented cases of these occurring simultaneously, especially in the pediatric population. We report a case of a 15-year-old boy with a concomitant traumatic abdominal wall hernia and Morel-Lavallee lesions. Abdominal wall reconstruction was performed successfully via the collaboration of trauma, minimally invasive surgery, and plastic surgery teams.
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- Simón Esteva
- College of Medicine, Texas A&M Health Science Center, Bryan, Texas,Corresponding author: Simón Esteva, MS, College of Medicine, Texas A&M Health Science Center, 4210 Fairmount Dr., Apt. 4027, Bryan, TX75219 (e-mail: )
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas,Department of Trauma Surgery and Surgical Critical Care, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas,Department of Trauma Surgery and Surgical Critical Care, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas,Department of Trauma Surgery and Surgical Critical Care, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Trauma Surgery and Surgical Critical Care, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Trauma Surgery and Surgical Critical Care, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Trauma Surgery and Surgical Critical Care, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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Fair L, Gough B, Oknokwo A, Stadler R. A giant hemangioma of the sigmoid colon as a cause of lower gastrointestinal bleeding in a young man. Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent) 2022; 35:852-853. [DOI: 10.1080/08998280.2022.2101559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/16/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Lucas Fair
- Department of Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Texas Oncology, Division of Texas Colon and Rectal Specialists, Dallas, Texas
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Fair L, Johnson B, Uffman J. Intestinal atresia in twins. Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.epsc.2022.102316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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Fair L, Louw B. Early communication intervention within a community-based intervention model in South Africa. S Afr J Commun Disord 2001; 46:13-23. [PMID: 10894000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/17/2023] Open
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Infants and toddlers with special needs within the developing context in South Africa are not currently receiving adequate early communication intervention services. The development of a model for service delivery to this population is imperative for the successful implementation of early communication intervention in the developing context in South Africa. The basic model of early intervention service delivery provides a theoretical basis for early intervention service delivery but has certain limitations when applied to the developing context in South Africa. Community-based intervention is proposed as an avenue for the delivery of health care services within primary health care although constraints in the application of community-based intervention exist. An integrated model of early communication intervention service delivery within community-based intervention is proposed and illustrated by presenting a case example.
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- L Fair
- Department of Communication Pathology, University of Pretoria
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Fair L, Louw B. Early communication intervention with young children with Pierre Robin sequence. S Afr J Commun Disord 1999; 45:51-60. [PMID: 10472176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/13/2023] Open
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Young children with Pierre Robin sequence are at considerable risk to develop delayed or disordered communication development. This study investigated the effectiveness of early communication intervention with four young children with Pierre Robin sequence, aged 5 to 28 months. The Proportional Change Index (Wolery, 1983) was used to determine the amount of child progress that took place during the intervention period. The results indicated that regular early communication intervention sessions over an extended period of time produced positive results, especially for expressive language abilities. The presence of a slight hearing loss due to otitis media, seemed to have influenced the effectiveness of early communication intervention. One subject displayed an associated disorder and evidenced the slowest rate of development for receptive and expressive language abilities as well as a limited phonetic repertoire for consonants. All but one subject had limited phonetic repertoires possibly due to velopharyngeal incompetence. Early communication intervention services should be delivered regularly over an extended period of time and the hearing abilities and speech production skills of young children with Pierre Robin sequence should be followed closely during early communication intervention.
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- L Fair
- Department of Communication Pathology, University of Pretoria
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