selected publications
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Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation Superior to Proton Pump Inhibitors for Regurgitation in a 1-Year Randomized Trial.
Clinical gastroenterology and hepatology : the official clinical practice journal of the American Gastroenterological Association.
2019
Academic Article
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Laparoscopic magnetic sphincter augmentation versus double-dose proton pump inhibitors for management of moderate-to-severe regurgitation in GERD: a randomized controlled trial.
Gastrointestinal endoscopy.
2018
Academic Article
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Times cited: 65 - Recurrent lower gastrointestinal bleeding in an 87-year-old woman. 2017 GET IT
- Colon adenocarcinoma after jejunoileal bypass for morbid obesity. 2017 GET IT
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Routine use of mesh during hiatal closure is safe with no increase in adverse sequelae.
Surgical endoscopy.
2017
Academic Article
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Transcriptome analysis of human adipocytes implicates the NOD-like receptor pathway in obesity-induced adipose inflammation.
Molecular and cellular endocrinology.
2014
Academic Article
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Times cited: 58 - Commentary on "transumbilical single-incision laparoscopic fundoplication: a new technique for liver retraction using cyanoacrylate". Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A. 2013 Comment GET IT
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Class II major histocompatibility complex plays an essential role in obesity-induced adipose inflammation.
Cell metabolism.
2013
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Mesh fixation with a barbed anchor suture results in significantly less strangulation of the abdominal wall.
Surgical endoscopy.
2011
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Single-site laparoscopic (SSL) cholecystectomy in human cadavers using a novel percutaneous instrument platform and a magnetic anchoring and guidance system (MAGS): reestablishing the "critical view".
Surgical endoscopy.
2011
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Laparoscopic Heller myotomy and gastric bypass for achalasia after vertical banded gastroplasty.
2011
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Guidelines for surgical treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease.
2010
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Video. Chopstick surgery: a novel technique enables use of the Da Vinci Robot to perform single-incision laparoscopic surgery.
Surgical endoscopy.
2010
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Times cited: 24 -
A modest proposal.
Surgical endoscopy.
2006
Letter
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Laparoscopic resection of splenic artery aneurysms.
Surgical endoscopy.
2005
Academic Article
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Minimally invasive surgeons of Texas: a new concept in fellowship training.
Surgical innovation.
2004
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A loop technique for the safe, secure, and convenient fixation of subclavian central venous catheters to the chest wall.
American journal of surgery.
2003
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The 2-mm trocar: a safe and effective way of closing trocar sites using existing equipment.
Journal of the American College of Surgeons.
2003
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Minilaparoscopic appendectomy.
Surgical laparoscopy, endoscopy & percutaneous techniques.
2001
Academic Article
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Times cited: 22 - Technique for using pledgeted sutures in laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication. Surgical endoscopy. 2001 Letter GET IT
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Surgical experience with nonfunctioning neuroendocrine tumors of the pancreas.
The American surgeon.
2000
Academic Article
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Geometry and reproducibility in 360 degrees fundoplication.
Surgical endoscopy.
2000
Academic Article
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Times cited: 8 - Regarding: Small bowel obstruction and incisional hernia after laparoscopic surgery: should 5-mm trocar sites be sutured?. Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A. 2000 Letter GET IT
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Laparoscopically assisted ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement using 2-mm instrumentation.
Surgical endoscopy.
2000
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Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication: a technique for the easy and precise manufacture of a true fundoplication.
Surgical endoscopy.
2000
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Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt for recurrent hepatic hydrothorax.
2000
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Times cited: 35 -
Esophagectomy after pneumonectomy: a surgical challenge.
2000
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Hernia at 5-mm laparoscopic port site presenting as early postoperative small bowel obstruction.
1999
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Laparoscopic cholecystectomy with miniaturized instrumentation.
World journal of surgery.
1999
Letter
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Transdiaphragmatic abscess: late thoracic complication of laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A.
1999
Review
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Left thoracoscopic sympathectomy and stellate ganglionectomy for treatment of the long QT syndrome.
1999
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Times cited: 30 -
Outpatient endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy using 2-mm instruments.
Surgical endoscopy.
1999
Academic Article
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Times cited: 17 - Editorial comment on minilaparoscopic cholecystectomy. Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A. 1999 Letter GET IT
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Mini-laparoscopic cholecystectomy: validating a new approach.
Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A.
1999
Academic Article
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Times cited: 12 - Why mini-laparoscopic cholecystectomy?. Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A. 1999 Letter GET IT
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Techniques for omental retraction during laparoscopic nissen fundoplication.
Surgical endoscopy.
1999
Letter
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Completely laparoscopic resection of a rare pyloric tumor with laparoscopically sutured gastroduodenostomy.
1999
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Thoracoscopic approach to posterior mediastinal neurogenic tumors in the adult.
1999
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Thoracoscopic repair of a recurrent diaphragmatic hernia four years after initial trauma, laparotomy, and repair.
1999
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Feasibility of laparoscopic cholecystectomy with miniaturized instrumentation in 50 consecutive cases.
World journal of surgery.
1999
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Video-assisted repair of a traumatic intercostal pulmonary hernia.
1998
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Times cited: 40 -
A method for open reduction and internal fixation of the unstable posterior sternoclavicular joint dislocation.
1997
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Coronary artery bypass conduits: review of current status.
The Journal of cardiovascular surgery.
1997
Review
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Heterotopic calcification in abdominal wounds.
American journal of surgery.
1997
Academic Article
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Left ventricular rupture following mitral valve replacement.
1996
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Vascular injury in anterior lumbar surgery.
Spine.
1993
Academic Article
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Times cited: 276 -
Papillary fibroelastoma. A right atrial presentation.
1993
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Times cited: 24