Richard Thirlby
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Recent Articles
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Friedman A, Wahed A, Wang J, Courcoulas A, Dakin G, Hinojosa M, et al.
J Am Soc Nephrol
. 2018 Jan;
29(4):1289-1300.
PMID: 29335242
Obesity is linked to the development and progression of CKD, but whether bariatric surgery protects against CKD is poorly understood. We, therefore, examined whether bariatric surgery influences CKD risk. The...
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Courcoulas A, King W, Belle S, Berk P, Flum D, Garcia L, et al.
JAMA Surg
. 2017 Dec;
153(5):427-434.
PMID: 29214306
Importance: More information is needed about the durability of weight loss and health improvements after bariatric surgical procedures. Objective: To examine long-term weight change and health status following Roux-en-Y gastric...
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Thornblade L, Varghese Jr T, Shi X, Johnson E, Bastawrous A, Billingham R, et al.
Dis Colon Rectum
. 2016 Dec;
60(1):68-75.
PMID: 27926559
Background: Randomized controlled trials demonstrate the efficacy of arginine-enriched nutritional supplements (immunonutrition) in reducing complications after surgery. The effectiveness of preoperative immunonutrition has not been evaluated in a community setting....
4.
Chou R, Gordon D, de Leon-Casasola O, Rosenberg J, Bickler S, Brennan T, et al.
J Pain
. 2016 Feb;
17(2):131-57.
PMID: 26827847
Unlabelled: Most patients who undergo surgical procedures experience acute postoperative pain, but evidence suggests that less than half report adequate postoperative pain relief. Many preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative interventions and...
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Hakkarainen T, Dellinger E, Evans H, Farjah F, Farrokhi E, Steele S, et al.
J Am Coll Surg
. 2013 Dec;
218(3):336-44.
PMID: 24364925
Background: Surgical site infections (SSI) are an important source of morbidity and mortality. Chlorhexidine in isopropyl alcohol is effective in preventing central venous-catheter associated infections, but its effectiveness in reducing...
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Kwon S, Billingham R, Farrokhi E, Florence M, Herzig D, Horvath K, et al.
J Am Coll Surg
. 2012 Apr;
214(6):909-18.e1.
PMID: 22533998
Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the adoption of laparoscopic colon surgery and assess its impact in the community at large. Study Design: The Surgical Care and...
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Kwon S, Morris A, Billingham R, Frankhouse J, Horvath K, Johnson M, et al.
Arch Surg
. 2012 Apr;
147(4):345-51.
PMID: 22508778
Objective: To evaluate the effect of routine anastomotic leak testing (performed to screen for leaks) vs selective testing (performed to evaluate for a suspected leak in a higher-risk or technically...
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Sindell S, Causey M, Bradley T, Poss M, Moonka R, Thirlby R
Am J Surg
. 2012 Mar;
203(5):644-648.
PMID: 22459445
Background: Postoperative ileus is the main determinant of the length of hospital stay after colorectal surgery. Our objective was to analyze modifiable factors, including polyethylene glycol administration, associated with the...
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Schreiner M, Chang L, Gluck M, Irani S, Gan S, Brandabur J, et al.
Gastrointest Endosc
. 2012 Feb;
75(4):748-56.
PMID: 22301340
Background: Data on balloon enteroscopy-assisted ERCP (BEA-ERCP) versus laparoscopy-assisted ERCP (LA-ERCP) in post-Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) patients are lacking. Objectives: To compare BEA-ERCP with LA-ERCP in post-RYGB patients and to...
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Kwon S, Florence M, Grigas P, Horton M, Horvath K, Johnson M, et al.
Surgery
. 2011 Dec;
151(2):146-52.
PMID: 22129638
There are increasing efforts towards improving the quality and safety of surgical care while decreasing the costs. In Washington state, there has been a regional and unique approach to surgical...