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Cost-effective management of common bile duct stones : A decision analysis of the use of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), intraoperative cholangiography, and laparoscopic bile duct exploration by URBACH, D. R, KHAJANCHEE, Y. S, JOBE, B. A, STANDAGE, B. A, HANSEN, P. D, SWANSTROM, L. L

“…There are a variety of approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of common bile duct (CBD) stones in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC)…”
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Outcomes of laparoscopic herniorrhaphy without fixation of mesh to the abdominal wall by KHAJANCHEE, Y. S, URBACH, D. R, SWANSTROM, L. L, HANSEN, P. D

“…Recently there has been interest in performing laparoscopic herniorrhaphies without the use of staples or tacks to fix the mesh. Although mesh fixation has…”
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A mathematical model for preoperative planning of radiofrequency ablation of hepatic tumors by KHAJANCHEE, Y. S, STREETER, D, SWANSTROM, L. L, HANSEN, P. D

“…Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is rapidly evolving as an effective minimally invasive technique for the treatment of small and unresectable liver tumors. A…”
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Preoperative determinants of an esophageal lengthening procedure in laparoscopic antireflux surgery by URBACH, D. R, KHAJANCHEE, Y. S, GLASGOW, R. E, HANSEN, P. D, SWANSTROM, L. L

“…In a minority of patients undergoing antireflux surgery, an esophageal lengthening procedure is required to reduce the gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) below…”
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Diagnosis of Type-I hiatal hernia: a comparison of high-resolution manometry and endoscopy by Khajanchee, Y. S., Cassera, M. A., Swanström, L. L., Dunst, C. M.

“…Summary Sliding Type‐I hiatal hernia is commonly diagnosed using upper endoscopy, barium swallow or less commonly, esophageal manometry. Current data suggest…”
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Laparoscopic antireflux surgery in the elderly: Surgical outcome and effect on quality of life by KHAJANCHEE, Y. S, URBACH, D. R, BUTLER, N, HANSEN, P. D, SWANSTROM, L. L

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Economic evaluation of laparoscopic and open inguinal herniorrhaphies: the effect of cost-containment measures and internal hospital policy decisions on costs and charges by Khajanchee, Y S, Kenyon, T A G, Hansen, P D, Swanström, L L

“…Totally extraperitoneal (TEP) repairs of inguinal hernias, despite having a favorable clinical outcome are often criticized due to higher costs and charges…”
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Quality of life before and after laparoscopic Heller myotomy for achalasia by Ben-Meir, Aviv, Urbach, David R, Khajanchee, Yashodhan S, Hansen, Paul D, Swanstrom, Lee L

“…Background: Because the surgical treatment of achalasia is directed at the palliation of chronic symptoms, it is important to assess how surgery affects…”
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Outcomes of antireflux surgery in patients with normal preoperative 24-hour pH test results by Khajanchee, Yashodhan S, Hong, Dennis, Hansen, Paul D, Swanström, Lee L

“…Preoperative 24-hour pH testing is controversial in surgical patients who have symptomatic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and endoscopic evidence of…”
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A decision analysis of the optimal initial approach to achalasia: laparoscopic Heller myotomy with partial fundoplication, thoracoscopic Heller myotomy, pneumatic dilatation, or botulinum toxin injection by Urbach, David R., Hansen, Paul D., Khajanchee, Yashodhan S., Swanstrom, Lee L.

“…In the absence of randomized controlled trials that directly compare all of the modern methods of managing achalasia, decision analysis may help determine the…”
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Laparoscopic hepatic artery infusion pump placement by Urbach, D R, Herron, D M, Khajanchee, Y S, Swanström, L L, Hansen, P D

“…Patients with metastatic colorectal cancer limited to the liver are candidates for regional chemotherapy with implantable hepatic artery infusion (HAI) pumps…”
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Incidence of cancer of the pancreas, extrahepatic bile duct and ampulla of Vater in the United States, before and after the introduction of laparoscopic cholecystectomy by Urbach, David R, Swanstrom, Lee L, Khajanchee, Yashodhan S, Hansen, Paul D

“…Background: Some epidemiologic studies have identified cholecystectomy as a risk factor for pancreatic and biliary cancer. Methods: We compared the incidence…”
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Diagnosis of Type-I hiatal hernia: a comparison of high-resolution manometry and endoscopy: Diagnosis of Type-I hiatal hernia by Khajanchee, Y. S., Cassera, M. A., Swanström, L. L., Dunst, C. M.

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Manometric abnormalities and gastroesophageal reflux disease in the morbidly obese by Hong, Dennis, Khajanchee, Yashodhan S, Pereira, Natasha, Lockhart, Barbara, Patterson, Emma J, Swanstrom, Lee L

“…Obesity is an epidemic in the USA. Many disorders are associated with obesity including gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). However, the prevalence of GERD…”
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Laparoscopic reintervention for failed antireflux surgery: subjective and objective outcomes in 176 consecutive patients by Khajanchee, Yashodhan S, O'Rourke, Robert, Cassera, Maria A, Gatta, Prakash, Hansen, Paul D, Swanström, Lee L

“…Laparoscopy has become the standard approach for surgical treatment of uncomplicated gastroesophageal reflux disease. Laparoscopic reintervention following…”
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Laparoscopic antireflux surgery in the elderly by Khajanchee, Y S, Urbach, D R, Butler, N, Hansen, P D, Swanstrom, L L

“…Laparoscopic antireflux surgery is frequently denied to older patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) because of a perceived higher operative…”
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Cost-effective management of common bile duct stones by Urbach, D. R, Khajanchee, Y. S, Jobe, B. A, Standage, B. A, Hansen, P. D, Swanstrom, L. L

“…BackgroundThere are a variety of approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of common bile duct (CBD) stones in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy…”
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Electrical stimulation of the vagus nerve restores motility in an animal model of achalasia by Khajanchee, Yashodhan S, VanAndel, Roger, Jobe, Blair A, Barra, Michael J, Hansen, Paul D, Swanstrom, Lee L

“…Esophageal peristalsis generally does not return to normal after surgical treatment of achalasia. Direct electrical stimulation of the vagus nerve is known to…”
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Extended transmediastinal dissection: an alternative to gastroplasty for short esophagus by O'Rourke, Robert W, Khajanchee, Yashodhan S, Urbach, David R, Lee, Nicole N, Lockhart, Barbara, Hansen, Paul D, Swanstrom, Lee L

“…The significance of short esophagus and its impact on failure after laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication are unknown. Although patients with severe esophageal…”
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Laparoscopic Heller myotomy with Toupet fundoplication: outcomes predictors in 121 consecutive patients by Khajanchee, Yashodhan S, Kanneganti, Shalini, Leatherwood, Amy E B, Hansen, Paul D, Swanström, Lee L

“…This study was performed to assess the intermediate-term outcomes after laparoscopic Heller myotomy and posterior Toupet fundoplication in a single-surgeon…”
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