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Gabriel Mena

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Taylor J, Fellman B, Cain K, Iniesta M, Earles T, Harris M, et al.
Int J Gynecol Cancer . 2025 Jan; 35(1):100003. PMID: 39878292
Objective: Hyperglycemia, or glucose values >180 mg/dL, is associated with adverse post-operative outcomes. Our objective was to determine the impact of improving peri-operative glycemic control and evaluate infectious complications among...
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Mani J, Strang A, Faruki A, Siddiqui Z, Mena G
Cureus . 2024 Oct; 16(9):e69079. PMID: 39391444
Remimazolam besylate is a novel, rapid-onset, ultra-short-acting benzodiazepine with an advantageous cardio-respiratory safety profile. To date, there have been few published reports of remimazolam-induced anaphylaxis, none of which are documented...
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Basabe M, Suki T, Munsell M, Iniesta M, Garcia Lopez J, Hillman R, et al.
Int J Gynecol Cancer . 2023 Dec; 34(2):251-259. PMID: 38123191
Background: Opioid over-prescription is wasteful and contributes to the opioid crisis. We implemented a personalized tiered discharge opioid protocol and education on opioid disposal to minimize over-prescription. Objective: To evaluate...
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Hayek J, Zorrilla-Vaca A, Meyer L, Mena G, Lasala J, Iniesta M, et al.
Int J Gynecol Cancer . 2022 Oct; 32(11):1443-1449. PMID: 36202425
Objectives: To evaluate compliance with an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol for open gynecologic surgery at a tertiary center and the relationship between levels of compliance and peri-operative outcomes....
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Agusti N, Zorrilla Vaca A, Segarra-Vidal B, Iniesta M, Mena G, Pareja R, et al.
Int J Gynecol Cancer . 2022 Mar; 32(4):480-485. PMID: 35264404
Objective: Open surgery has become the standard approach for radical hysterectomy in early stage cervical cancer (International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) 2018 IA1 with lymphovascular space invasion-IIA1). Our...
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Zorrilla-Vaca A, Feldman H, Antonoff M, Sepesi B, Hofstetter W, Rajaram R, et al.
Thorac Cardiovasc Surg . 2021 Dec; 70(5):422-429. PMID: 34894636
Introduction: Chest drains are placed following pulmonary resection to promote lung re-expansion. The superiority of two chest drains at preventing postoperative complications has not been established, and practice remains largely...
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Idowu O, Ifeanyi-Pillette I, Owusu-Agyemang P, Holmes A, Kwater P, Jackson T, et al.
J Surg Oncol . 2021 Jun; 124(5):894-905. PMID: 34137038
Background: Management of coagulopathy during major oncologic surgery can be multifactorial and challenging. Viscoelastic assays (VEAs) can be useful in providing vital data about the mechanism of coagulopathy in these...
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Huepenbecker S, Hillman R, Iniesta M, Chen T, Cain K, Mena G, et al.
Int J Gynecol Cancer . 2021 Jun; 31(7):1052-1060. PMID: 34135073
Objective: To compare discharge opioid refills, prescribed morphine equivalent dose and quantity, and longitudinal patient-reported outcomes before and after implementation of a tiered opioid prescribing algorithm among women undergoing open...
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Hillman R, Iniesta M, Shi Q, Suki T, Chen T, Cain K, et al.
Int J Gynecol Cancer . 2020 Nov; 31(1):114-121. PMID: 33158876
Objective: To determine post-discharge patient-reported symptoms before and after implementation of restrictive opioid prescribing among women undergoing minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. Methods: We compared clinical outcomes and symptom burden among...
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Harrison R, Iniesta M, Pitcher B, Ramirez P, Cain K, Siverand A, et al.
Int J Gynecol Cancer . 2020 Aug; 30(10):1595-1602. PMID: 32848023
Objective: To compare post-operative length of stay and complication rates of matched obese and non-obese patients in an enhanced recovery (ERAS) program after open gynecologic cancer surgery. Methods: We performed...