Search Results - "Frisella, M. M."
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Laparoscopic Dor versus Toupet fundoplication following Heller myotomy for achalasia: results of a multicenter, prospective, randomized-controlled trial
Published in Surgical endoscopy (01-01-2012)“…Background The type of fundoplication that should be performed in conjunction with Heller myotomy for esophageal achalasia is controversial. We prospectively…”
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Physicomechanical Evaluation of Polypropylene, Polyester, and Polytetrafluoroethylene Meshes for Inguinal Hernia Repair
Published in Journal of the American College of Surgeons (2011)“…Background For meshes to be used effectively for hernia repair, it is imperative that engineers and surgeons standardize the terminology and techniques related…”
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Differentiation of Biologic Scaffold Materials Through Physicomechanical, Thermal, and Enzymatic Degradation Techniques
Published in Annals of surgery (01-03-2012)“…The objective of this study was to characterize the physicomechanical, thermal, and degradation properties of several types of biologic scaffold materials to…”
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Histologic and Biomechanical Evaluation of Crosslinked and Non-Crosslinked Biologic Meshes in a Porcine Model of Ventral Incisional Hernia Repair
Published in Journal of the American College of Surgeons (01-05-2011)“…Background The objective of this study was to evaluate the biomechanical characteristics and histologic remodeling of crosslinked (Peri-Guard, Permacol) and…”
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Outcomes analysis of laparoscopic resection of pancreatic neoplasms
Published in Surgical endoscopy (01-04-2007)“…Experience with laparoscopic resection of pancreatic neoplasms remains limited. The purpose of this study is to critically analyze the indications for and…”
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Building a Sustainable Global Surgery Nonprofit Organization at an Academic Institution
Published in Annals of global health (01-07-2016)“…Surgical Outreach for the Americas is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization providing surgical care to those in need in developing countries of the Western…”
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Remodeling characteristics and biomechanical properties of a crosslinked versus a non-crosslinked porcine dermis scaffolds in a porcine model of ventral hernia repair
Published in Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery (01-04-2015)“…Purpose The objective of this study was to evaluate the histologic remodeling profile and biomechanical properties of the porcine abdominal wall after repair…”
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Pooled data analysis of laparoscopic vs. open ventral hernia repair : 14 years of patient data accrual
Published in Surgical endoscopy (01-03-2007)“…The purpose of this study was to analyze the published perioperative results and outcomes of laparoscopic (LVHR) and open (OVHR) ventral hernia repair focusing…”
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Physicomechanical evaluation of absorbable and nonabsorbable barrier composite meshes for laparoscopic ventral hernia repair
Published in Surgical endoscopy (01-05-2011)“…Background This study aimed to compare the physicomechanical properties of composite prostheses for laparoscopic ventral hernia repair (LVHR) through standard…”
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Primary and overall success rates for clinical outcomes after laparoscopic, endoscopic, and open pancreatic cystgastrostomy for pancreatic pseudocysts
Published in Surgical endoscopy (01-02-2009)“…Background Internal drainage of pancreatic pseudocysts can be accomplished by traditional open or minimally invasive laparoscopic or endoscopic approaches…”
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Early biocompatibility of crosslinked and non-crosslinked biologic meshes in a porcine model of ventral hernia repair
Published in Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery (01-04-2011)“…Purpose Biologic meshes have unique physical properties as a result of manufacturing techniques such as decellularization, crosslinking, and sterilization. The…”
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Perioperative outcomes and complications of laparoscopic ventral hernia repair
Published in Surgery (01-10-2005)“…Laparoscopic techniques are being used increasingly in the repair of ventral hernias and offer the potential benefits of a shorter hospital stay, decreased…”
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Laparoscopic gastric resection for gastrointestinal stromal tumors
Published in Surgical endoscopy (01-12-2008)“…Background This study aimed to review clinical outcomes for patients selected to undergo laparoscopic resection for gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) of…”
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Remodeling characteristics and collagen distribution in synthetic mesh materials explanted from human subjects after abdominal wall reconstruction: an analysis of remodeling characteristics by patient risk factors and surgical site classifications
Published in Surgical endoscopy (01-06-2014)“…Background The purpose of this study was to evaluate the associations between patient characteristics or surgical site classifications and the histologic…”
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Esophageal manometric characteristics and outcomes for laparoscopic esophageal diverticulectomy, myotomy, and partial fundoplication for epiphrenic diverticula
Published in Surgical endoscopy (01-06-2009)“…Purpose The purpose of this study is to characterize the esophageal motor and lower esophageal sphincter (LES) abnormalities associated with epiphrenic…”
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Effect of Repetitive Loading on the Mechanical Properties of Synthetic Hernia Repair Materials
Published in Journal of the American College of Surgeons (01-09-2011)“…Background Hernia repair materials undergo repeated loading while in the body, and the impact on mechanical properties is unknown. It was hypothesized that…”
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Evaluation of acellular human dermis reinforcement of the crural closure in patients with difficult hiatal hernias
Published in Surgical endoscopy (01-04-2007)“…Biologic prosthetics may circumvent mesh-related complications at the esophageal hiatus by becoming remodeled by native cells. We present our experience with…”
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Informed Consent: Cultural and Religious Issues Associated with the Use of Allogeneic and Xenogeneic Mesh Products
Published in Journal of the American College of Surgeons (01-04-2010)“…Background Our aim was to investigate the views of major religions and cultural groups regarding the use of allogeneic and xenogeneic mesh for soft tissue…”
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Lethality of Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type I
Published in World journal of surgery (01-06-1998)“…The lethality of the endocrine tumors associated with multiple endocrine neoplasia type I (MEN‐I), particularly the pancreatic islet cell tumors, has been…”
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Effect of Repetitive Loading on the Mechanical Properties of Biological Scaffold Materials
Published in Journal of the American College of Surgeons (01-08-2012)“…Background Coughing, bending, and lifting raise the pressure inside the abdomen, repetitively increasing stresses on the abdominal wall and the associated…”
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