Search Results - "BRYANT, Ayesha S"

Performing Robotic Lobectomy and Segmentectomy: Cost, Profitability, and Outcomes by Nasir, Basil S., MBBCh, Bryant, Ayesha S., MSPH, MD, Minnich, Douglas J., MD, Wei, Ben, MD, Cerfolio, Robert J., MD, MBA

“…Background The primary objective of this study was to evaluate our experience using a completely portal (no access incision) robotic pulmonary lobectomy or…”
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The Incidence and Management of Postoperative Chylothorax After Pulmonary Resection and Thoracic Mediastinal Lymph Node Dissection by Bryant, Ayesha S., MD, MSPH, Minnich, Douglas J., MD, Wei, Benjamin, MD, Cerfolio, Robert James, MD, MBA

“…Background Our objective was to determine the incidence and optimal management of chylothorax after pulmonary resection with complete thoracic mediastinal…”
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Initial consecutive experience of completely portal robotic pulmonary resection with 4 arms by Cerfolio, Robert J., MD, FACS, FCCP, Bryant, Ayesha S., MD, MSPH, Skylizard, Loki, MD, Minnich, Douglas James, MD, FACS

“…Background Many general thoracic surgeons are learning robotic pulmonary resection. Methods We retrospectively compared results of completely portal robot…”
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The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Expert Consensus for the Surgical Treatment of Hyperhidrosis by Cerfolio, Robert J., MD, De Campos, Jose Ribas Milanez, MD, PhD, Bryant, Ayesha S., MSPH, MD, Connery, Cliff P., MD, Miller, Daniel L., MD, DeCamp, Malcolm M., MD, McKenna, Robert J., MD, Krasna, Mark J., MD

“…Executive Summary Significant controversies surround the optimal treatment of primary hyperhidrosis of the hands, axillae, feet, and face. The world's…”
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The Maximum Standardized Uptake Values on Integrated FDG-PET/CT Is Useful in Differentiating Benign From Malignant Pulmonary Nodules by Bryant, Ayesha S., Cerfolio, Robert James

“…Positron emission tomography (PET) is often used for an indeterminate pulmonary nodule. This is a prospective study on a consecutive series of patients who had…”
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Starting a Robotic Program in General Thoracic Surgery: Why, How, and Lessons Learned by Cerfolio, Robert J., MD, Bryant, Ayesha S., MD, Minnich, Douglas J., MD

“…Background We report our experience in starting a robotic program in thoracic surgery. Methods We retrospectively reviewed our experience in starting a robotic…”
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Technical aspects and early results of robotic esophagectomy with chest anastomosis by Cerfolio, Robert James, MD, FACS, FCCP, Bryant, Ayesha S., MSPH, MD, Hawn, Mary T., MD, MPH, FACS

“…Objectives Minimally invasive esophagectomy with a chest anastomosis has advantages. We present technical lessons learned and early results. Methods A…”
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The 30- Versus 90-Day Operative Mortality After Pulmonary Resection by Bryant, Ayesha S., MSPH, MD, Rudemiller, Kyle, BS, Cerfolio, Robert J., MD

“…Background The 30-day operative mortality rate after thoracotomy is well documented; however, the 90-day mortality rate is not and is not part of The Society…”
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The Benefits of Continuous and Digital Air Leak Assessment After Elective Pulmonary Resection: A Prospective Study by Cerfolio, Robert J., MD, Bryant, Ayesha S., MSPH, MD

“…Background Air leaks remain the most common pulmonary complication after elective pulmonary resection, yet their assessment, unlike other clinical bedside…”
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Results of a prospective algorithm to remove chest tubes after pulmonary resection with high output by Cerfolio, Robert James, MD, FACS, FCCP, Bryant, Ayesha S., MSPH, MD

“…Objective Many patients have their hospital discharge delayed because their chest tube drainage is too high, despite the fact that there are no data to support…”
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Satisfaction and compensatory hyperhidrosis rates 5 years and longer after video-assisted thoracoscopic sympathotomy for hyperhidrosis by Bryant, Ayesha S., MD, MSPH, Cerfolio, Robert James, MD, FACS, FCCP

“…Objective The objective of the present study was to determine the long-term fate and factors of compensatory hyperhidrosis (CH) in patients who have undergone…”
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Operative techniques in robotic thoracic surgery for inferior or posterior mediastinal pathology by Cerfolio, Robert James, MD, FACS, FCCP, Bryant, Ayesha S., MSPH, MD, Minnich, Douglas J., MD, FACS

“…Objective Thoracic surgeons are performing robotic resections for anterior mediastinal tumors; however, tumors located in the posterior and especially the…”
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Survival of Patients With Unsuspected N2 (Stage IIIA) Nonsmall-Cell Lung Cancer by Cerfolio, Robert J., MD, Bryant, Ayesha S., MSPH, MD

“…Background The objective of this study was to determine the survival of patients who have completely resected, nonsmall-cell, stage IIIA, lung cancer from…”
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Complete Thoracic Mediastinal Lymphadenectomy Leads to a Higher Rate of Pathologically Proven N2 Disease in Patients With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer by Cerfolio, Robert J., MD, FACS, Bryant, Ayesha S., MSPH, MD, Minnich, Douglas J., MD, FACS

“…Background The American College of Surgery Oncology Group Z0030 study was a prospective randomized study that showed that mediastinal lymph node sampling…”
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Maximum Standardized Uptake Values on Positron Emission Tomography of Esophageal Cancer Predicts Stage, Tumor Biology, and Survival by Cerfolio, Robert J., Bryant, Ayesha S.

“…The stage of esophageal cancer is currently determined by the anatomic TNM classification system as opposed to information about tumor biology. A retrospective…”
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A Prospective Study to Determine the Incidence of Non-Imaged Malignant Pulmonary Nodules in Patients Who Undergo Metastasectomy by Thoracotomy With Lung Palpation by Cerfolio, Robert J., MD, Bryant, Ayesha S., MD, McCarty, Todd P., MD, Minnich, Douglas J., MD

“…Background To prospectively assess the incidence of non-imaged malignant nodules in patients who undergo thoracotomy for metastasectomy with bimanual lung…”
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The maximum standardized uptake values on positron emission tomography of a non-small cell lung cancer predict stage, recurrence, and survival by Cerfolio, Robert James, Bryant, Ayesha S., Ohja, Buddhiwardhan, Bartolucci, Alfred A.

“…We sought to assess whether the standard uptake value of a pulmonary nodule is an independent predictor of biologic aggressiveness. This is a retrospective…”
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Survival after resection of synchronous non–small cell lung cancer by Fabian, Thomas, MD, FCCP, Bryant, Ayesha S., MSPH, MD, Mouhlas, Angela L., MD, Federico, John A., MD, Cerfolio, Robert J., MD, FACS, FCCP

“…Objectives Our objective was to determine the long-term survival of patients with resected synchronous multiple pulmonary malignant tumors. Methods This is a…”
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Survival and Outcomes of Pulmonary Resection for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer in the Elderly: A Nested Case-Control Study by Cerfolio, Robert J., Bryant, Ayesha S.

“…We assessed the morbidity, mortality, and long-term survival of pulmonary resection for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in elderly patients in three…”
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A Nondivided Intercostal Muscle Flap Further Reduces Pain of Thoracotomy: A Prospective Randomized Trial by Cerfolio, Robert James, MD, Bryant, Ayesha S., MSPH, MD, Maniscalco, Lee M., BS

“…Background The pain of thoracotomy may be related to trauma to the intercostal nerves. Methods This was a prospective randomized study of 160 patients. All…”
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