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Pregnancy and Parenthood among Surgery Residents: Results of the First Nationwide Survey of General Surgery Residency Program Directors by Sandler, Britt J., MBA, MPH, Tackett, John J., MD, MHS, Longo, Walter E., MD, FACS, Yoo, Peter S., MD, FACS

“…Background Although family and lifestyle are known to be important factors for medical students choosing a specialty, there is a lack of research about general…”
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Operative confidence of graduating surgery residents: a training challenge in a changing environment by Fonseca, Annabelle L., M.D, Reddy, Vikram, M.D., Ph.D, Longo, Walter E., M.D, Udelsman, Robert, M.D, Gusberg, Richard J., M.D

“…Abstract Background Given the recent changes in general surgical training, this study was undertaken to assess the confidence of graduating general surgery…”
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Graduating general surgery resident operative confidence: perspective from a national survey by Fonseca, Annabelle L., MD, Reddy, Vikram, MD, PhD, Longo, Walter E., MD, Gusberg, Richard J., MD

“…Abstract Background General surgical training has changed significantly over the last decade with work hour restrictions, increasing subspecialization, the…”
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Sexually transmitted infections of the anus and rectum by Assi, Roland, Hashim, Peter W, Reddy, Vikram B, Einarsdottir, Hulda, Longo, Walter E

“…Sexually transmitted infections(STIs) represent a significant public health concern.Several STIs,once thought to be on the verge of extinction,have recently…”
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Personal and Professional Well-Being of Surgical Residents in New England by Yoo, Peter S., MD, FACS, Tackett, John J., MD, MHS, Maxfield, Mark W., MD, MHS, Fisher, Rosemarie, MD, Huot, Stephen J., MD, PhD, Longo, Walter E., MD, MBA, FACS

“…Background Although there is increasing literature about burnout and attrition among surgeons, little is known about personal and professional well-being of…”
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Update in management of mesenteric ischemia by Chang, Robert-W, Chang, John-B, Longo, Walter-E

“…Mesenteric ischemia disorders are precipitated by a circulation insufficiency event that deprives one or several abdominal organs of adequate respiration to…”
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Attrition of categoric general surgery residents: results of a 20-year audit by Longo, Walter E., M.D, Seashore, John, M.D, Duffy, Andrew, M.D, Udelsman, Robert, M.D

“…Abstract Background Attrition of general surgery residents is of continued concern in graduate medical education. It results in loss of morale and resources…”
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Can residents detect errors in technique while observing central line insertions? by Pei, Kevin, M.D, Merola, Jonathan, M.D, Davis, Kimberly A., M.D., M.B.A, Longo, Walter E., M.D., M.B.A

“…Abstract Background Procedural teaching and the ability to detect and correct errors are important components of surgical education. This study evaluates…”
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Are Graduating Surgical Residents Confident in Performing Open Vascular Surgery? Results of a National Survey by Fonseca, Annabelle L., MD, Reddy, Vikram, PhD, Longo, Walter E., MD, Gusberg, Richard J., MD

“…Introduction General surgical training has changed significantly over the past decade with work-hour restrictions, increasing use of minimally invasive…”
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Attrition: our biggest continuing challenge by Longo, Walter E., M.D

“…[...]interestingly, it may be defined as repentance for sin motivated by fear of punishment rather than by love of God. In the military, attrition warfare…”
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William Glenn: Surgeon-Scientist and Leader of New England Surgery by Baldwin, Andrew CW., MD, Baldwin, John C., MD, Longo, Walter E., MD

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Reverence for the Past Will Often Ensure the Success of the Future by Longo, Walter E.

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Ischemic colitis: risk factors for eventual surgery by Paterno, Flavio, M.D, McGillicuddy, Edward A., M.D, Schuster, Kevin M., M.D, Longo, Walter E., M.D

“…Abstract Background Ischemic colitis is a common disorder often without clear indications for surgical management. The aim of this study was to identify risk…”
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The Etiology and Pathogenesis of Vascular Disorders of the Intestine by Paterno, Flavio, MD, Longo, Walter E., MD, FACS, FASCRS

“…Intestinal ischemia includes all the conditions in which the blood supply to the gastrointestinal tract is not adequate to its metabolic demand. Several…”
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Preoperative Assessment of Surgical Risk in Oncogeriatric Patients by Audisio, Riccardo A., Ramesh, Hodigere, Longo, Walter E., Zbar, Andrew P., Pope, Daniel

“…Cancer is a prevalent disease in our aging population; however, few oncologists are familiar with caring for oncogeriatric patients. Surgery is presently the…”
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Outcome After Colectomy for Clostridium Difficile Colitis by Longo, Walter E, Mazuski, John E, Virgo, Katherine S, Lee, Paul, Bahadursingh, Anil N, Johnson, Frank E

“…PURPOSE:Clostridium difficile colitis is a relatively common entity, yet large series of patients with fulminant C. difficile colitis are infrequently…”
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Functional role of NHE4 as a pH regulator in rat and human colonic crypts by Arena, Elizabeth A, Longo, Walter E, Roberts, Kurt E, Geibel, Peter, Nateqi, Jama, Brandstetter, Michael, Geibel, John P

“…To regulate ionic and fluid homeostasis, the colon relies upon a series of Na(+)-dependent transport proteins. Recent studies have identified a sodium/hydrogen…”
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Senior Surgical Resident Confidence in Performing Flexible Endoscopy: What Can We Do Differently? by Fonseca, Annabelle L., MD, Reddy, Vikram, MD, PhD, Yoo, Peter S., MD, Gusberg, Richard J., MD, Longo, Walter E., MD

“…Introduction The American Board of Surgery endoscopy requirements for general surgery training are evolving. In 2006, the Residency Review Committee in Surgery…”
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Liver Resection for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer in the Age of Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy and Bevacizumab by Yoo, Peter S., Lopez-Soler, Reynold I., Longo, Walter E., Cha, Charles H.

“…Hepatic metastases from colorectal carcinoma (CRC) were once thought to portend a uniformly grim outcome; however, improvements in chemotherapeutic and…”
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Combining disparate surgical residencies into one: lessons learned by Tackett, John J., MD, Longo, Walter E., MD, MBA, Lebastchi, Amir H., MD, Nadzam, Geoffrey S., MD, Yoo, Peter S., MD

“…Abstract Background Attitudes, career goals, and educational experiences of general surgery residents are profiled during the acquisition of a community…”
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