Search Results - "DIVINO, Celia M"

New 5-Factor Modified Frailty Index Using American College of Surgeons NSQIP Data by Subramaniam, Sneha, Aalberg, Jeffrey J., Soriano, Rainier P., Divino, Celia M.

“…The modified frailty index (mFI-11) is a NSQIP-based 11-factor index that has been proven to adequately reflect frailty and predict mortality and morbidity…”
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The Novel Role of Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor in the Reversal of Immune Suppression and Modulation of Tumor Microenvironment for Immune-Based Cancer Therapies by OZAO-CHOY, Junko, GE MA, KAO, Johnny, WANG, George X, MESECK, Marcia, SUNG, Max, SCHWARTZ, Myron, DIVINO, Celia M, PAN, Ping-Ying, CHEN, Shu-Hsia

“…In tumor-bearing hosts, myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSC) and T regulatory cells (Treg) play important roles in immune suppression, the reversal of which…”
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Paired Immunoglobin-like Receptor-B Regulates the Suppressive Function and Fate of Myeloid-Derived Suppressor Cells by Ma, Ge, Pan, Ping-Ying, Eisenstein, Samuel, Divino, Celia M., Lowell, Clifford A., Takai, Toshiyuki, Chen, Shu-Hsia

“…Myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs) bear characteristics of precursors for both M1 and M2 macrophages. The molecular mechanism underlying the…”
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Surgical outcomes in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease undergoing abdominal operations: An analysis of 331,425 patients by Fields, Adam C., BA, Divino, Celia M., MD, FACS

“…Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects >15 million individuals in the United States and is a common comorbidity in patients undergoing…”
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The evaluation of clopidogrel use in perioperative general surgery patients: a prospective randomized controlled trial by Chu, Edward W., M.D, Chernoguz, Artur, M.D, Divino, Celia M., M.D

“…Abstract Background The perioperative safety profile of clopidogrel, a potent antiplatelet agent used in the management of cardiovascular disease, is unknown,…”
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Outcomes After Bowel Resection for Inflammatory Bowel Disease in the Era of Surgical Care Bundles and Enhanced Recovery by D’Andrea, Anthony P., Khetan, Prerna, Miller, Reba, Sylla, Patricia, Divino, Celia M.

“…Objective To compare 30-day postoperative complications in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) undergoing colorectal resection before and after…”
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Surgical aspects of fulminant Clostridium difficile Colitis by Butala, Parag, M.D, Divino, Celia M., M.D., F.A.C.S

“…Abstract Background Clostridium difficile –associated disease (CDAD) is responsible for the majority of nosocomial diarrhea, and fulminant C difficile colitis…”
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Reversion of immune tolerance in advanced malignancy: modulation of myeloid-derived suppressor cell development by blockade of stem-cell factor function by Pan, Ping-Ying, Wang, George X., Yin, Bingjiao, Ozao, Junko, Ku, Teresa, Divino, Celia M., Chen, Shu-Hsia

“…Tumor growth induced a significant increase of myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs) in the tumor-bearing host. In our previous study, we showed that MDSCs…”
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Incidence and risk factors for urinary retention following laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair by Sivasankaran, Muthu V., M.D, Pham, Travis, Pharm.D, Divino, Celia M., M.D., F.A.C.S

“…Abstract Background The incidence of postoperative urinary retention (PUR) has been reported to range from 1% to 22% in patients who have undergone…”
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Myeloid-derived suppressor cells prevent type 1 diabetes in murine models by Yin, Bingjiao, Ma, Ge, Yen, Chun-Yu, Zhou, Zuping, Wang, George X, Divino, Celia M, Casares, Sofia, Chen, Shu-Hsia, Yang, Wen-Chin, Pan, Ping-Ying

“…Effective immunotherapy for type 1 diabetes (T1D) relies on active induction of peripheral tolerance. Myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs) play a critical…”
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Development and Function of Myeloid‐Derived Suppressor Cells Generated From Mouse Embryonic and Hematopoietic Stem Cells by Zhou, Zuping, French, Deborah L., Ma, Ge, Eisenstein, Samuel, Chen, Ying, Divino, Celia M., Keller, Gordon, Chen, Shu‐Hsia, Pan, Ping‐Ying

“…Emerging evidence suggests that myeloid‐derived suppressor cells (MDSCs) have great potential as a novel immune intervention modality in the fields of…”
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Effect of the number of lymph nodes sampled on postoperative survival of lymph node‐negative esophageal cancer by Greenstein, Alexander J., Litle, Virginia R., Swanson, Scott J., Divino, Celia M., Packer, Stuart, Wisnivesky, Juan P.

“…BACKGROUND The presence of lymph node (LN) metastases in esophageal cancer has important prognostic and treatment implications. However, the optimal number of…”
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Laparoscopic-Assisted Transversus Abdominis Plane Block for Postoperative Pain Control in Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Fields, Adam C., BA, Gonzalez, Dani O., MD, Chin, Edward H., MD, FACS, Nguyen, Scott Q., MD, FACS, Zhang, Linda P., MD, Divino, Celia M., MD, FACS

“…Background Laparoscopic ventral hernia repair (LVHR) is associated with considerable postoperative pain. Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) blocks have proven…”
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Safety of Outpatient Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in the Elderly: Analysis of 15,248 Patients Using the NSQIP Database by Rao, Ajit, BS, Polanco, Antonio, BA, Qiu, Sujing, BA, Kim, Joseph, MD, Chin, Edward H., MD, FACS, Divino, Celia M., MD, FACS, Nguyen, Scott Q., MD, FACS

“…Background Studies have shown that laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) in an ambulatory setting is a safe alternative to the traditional overnight hospital stay…”
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Three-dimensional imaging improves surgical performance for both novice and experienced operators using the da Vinci Robot System by Byrn, John C., M.D, Schluender, Stefanie, M.D, Divino, Celia M., M.D, Conrad, John, M.D, Gurland, Brooke, M.D, Shlasko, Edward, M.D, Szold, Amir, M.D

“…Abstract Background This study was designed to evaluate the impact of 3-dimensional vision on the performance of resident and experienced surgeons using the da…”
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Laparoscopic antrectomy: a safe and definitive treatment in managing type 1 gastric carcinoids by Jenny, Hillary E., BS, Ogando, Paul A., MD, Fujitani, Kenji, BA, Warner, Richard R.P., MD, Divino, Celia M., MD, FACS

“…Abstract Background Treatment for type 1 gastric carcinoid (T1GC) includes esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), polypectomy, and antrectomy, but few studies…”
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Reply to: Accuracy of scoring systems for suspected choledocholithiasis by Divino, Celia M., MD, Sherman, Jingjing, MD

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Life after colectomy for fulminant Clostridium difficile colitis: a 7-year follow up study by Dallas, Kai B., B.S, Condren, Audree, M.D, Divino, Celia M., M.D

“…Abstract Background The long-term prognosis of patients undergoing colectomy for fulminant Clostridium difficile colitis has not been well studied. The authors…”
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Building a Sustainable Global Surgical Program in an Academic Department of Surgery by Zhang, Linda P., Silverberg, Daniel, Divino, Celia M., Marin, Michael

“…Global surgery and volunteerism in surgery has gained significant interest in recent years for general surgery residents across the country. However, there are…”
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Laparoscopic umbilical hernia repair is the preferred approach in obese patients by Colon, Modesto J., M.D, Kitamura, Riley, B.S, Telem, Dana A., M.D, Nguyen, Scott, M.D, Divino, Celia M., M.D

“…Abstract Introduction The optimal method of umbilical hernia repair (UHR) in the obese population, laparoscopic vs open, is not standardized. The purpose of…”
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