Search Results - "Putnam, B D"
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Randomized trial of mediastinal lymph node sampling versus complete lymphadenectomy during pulmonary resection in the patient with N0 or N1 (less than hilar) non–small cell carcinoma: Results of the American College of Surgery Oncology Group Z0030 Trial
Published in The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery (01-03-2011)“…Objective To determine whether mediastinal lymph node dissection improves survival compared with mediastinal lymph node sampling in patients undergoing…”
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Ninety-day mortality after resection for lung cancer is nearly double 30-day mortality
Published in The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery (01-11-2014)“…Objective To evaluate 30-day and 90-day mortality after major pulmonary resection for lung cancer including the relationship to hospital volume. Methods Major…”
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Video-assisted thoracic surgery versus open lobectomy for lung cancer: A secondary analysis of data from the American College of Surgeons Oncology Group Z0030 randomized clinical trial
Published in The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery (01-04-2010)“…Objective Video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy remains controversial. We compared outcomes from participants in a randomized study comparing lymph node…”
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Surgically Managed Clinical Stage IIIA–Clinical N2 Lung Cancer in The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Database
Published in The Annals of thoracic surgery (01-08-2017)“…Background The role of surgical resection in patients with clinical stage IIIA–N2 positive (cIIIA-N2) lung cancer is controversial, partly because of the…”
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Longitudinal Follow-up of Lung Cancer Resection From the Society of Thoracic Surgeons General Thoracic Surgery Database in Patients 65 Years and Older
Published in The Annals of thoracic surgery (01-06-2016)“…Background The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) General Thoracic Surgery Database (GTSD) does not capture long-term survival after lung cancer surgery. Our…”
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Analysis of longitudinal quality-of-life data in high-risk operable patients with lung cancer: Results from the ACOSOG Z4032 (Alliance) multicenter randomized trial
Published in The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery (01-03-2015)“…Abstract Background Prior studies have suggested that low baseline quality-of-life (QOL) scores predict worse survival in patients undergoing lung cancer…”
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Management of Primary Pulmonary Artery Sarcomas
Published in The Annals of thoracic surgery (01-03-2009)“…The objective of this review is to determine the outcome of patients with sarcomas involving the main pulmonary artery, pulmonic valve, or right ventricular…”
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Accuracy of FDG-PET to Diagnose Lung Cancer in a Region of Endemic Granulomatous Disease
Published in The Annals of thoracic surgery (01-08-2011)“…Background The 18 F-fluorodeoxyglucose-positron emission tomography (FDG-PET) is used to evaluate suspicious pulmonary lesions due to its diagnostic accuracy…”
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A Nomogram to Predict Recurrence and Survival of High-Risk Patients Undergoing Sublobar Resection for Lung Cancer: An Analysis of a Multicenter Prospective Study (ACOSOG Z4032)
Published in The Annals of thoracic surgery (01-07-2016)“…Background Individualized prediction of outcomes may help with therapy decisions for patients with non-small cell lung cancer. We developed a nomogram by…”
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Disciplined Practice and Improving Clinical and Pathologic Staging for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
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Tissue-based coronary surgery simulation: Medical student deliberate practice can achieve equivalency to senior surgery residents
Published in The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery (01-06-2013)“…Objective The study objective was to assess the impact of dedicated instruction and deliberate practice on fourth-year medical students’ proficiency in…”
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Audit of Lymphadenectomy in Lung Cancer Resections Using a Specimen Collection Kit and Checklist
Published in The Annals of thoracic surgery (01-02-2015)“…Background Audits of operative summaries and pathology reports reveal wide discordance in identifying the extent of lymphadenectomy performed (the…”
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Cost-Effectiveness of Initial Diagnostic Strategies for Pulmonary Nodules Presenting to Thoracic Surgeons
Published in The Annals of thoracic surgery (01-10-2014)“…Background Patients presenting to thoracic surgeons with pulmonary nodules suggestive of lung cancer have varied diagnostic options including navigation…”
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Thirty- and ninety-day outcomes after sublobar resection with and without brachytherapy for non–small cell lung cancer: Results from a multicenter phase III study
Published in The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery (01-11-2011)“…Objective Sublobar resection (SR) is commonly used for patients considered high risk for lobectomy. Nonoperative therapies are increasingly being reported for…”
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Impact of Sublobar Resection on Pulmonary Function: Long-Term Results from American College of Surgeons Oncology Group Z4032 (Alliance)
Published in The Annals of thoracic surgery (01-07-2016)“…Background Sublobar resection (SR) in high-risk operable patients may result in a long-term decrease in pulmonary function. We previously reported 3-month…”
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Obesity Increases Operating Room Time for Lobectomy in The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Database
Published in The Annals of thoracic surgery (01-12-2012)“…Background Obesity has become a major epidemic in the United States. Although research suggests obesity does not increase major morbidity or mortality after…”
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Accuracy of Fluorodeoxyglucose-Positron Emission Tomography Within the Clinical Practice of the American College of Surgeons Oncology Group Z4031 Trial to Diagnose Clinical Stage I Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Published in The Annals of thoracic surgery (01-04-2014)“…Background Fluorodeoxyglucose-positron emission tomography (FDG-PET) is recommended for diagnosis and staging of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)…”
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Existing General Population Models Inaccurately Predict Lung Cancer Risk in Patients Referred for Surgical Evaluation
Published in The Annals of thoracic surgery (2011)“…Background Patients undergoing resections for suspicious pulmonary lesions have a 9% to 55% benign rate. Validated prediction models exist to estimate the…”
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The utility of positron emission tomography in staging of potentially operable carcinoma of the thoracic esophagus: Results of the American College of Surgeons Oncology Group Z0060 trial
Published in The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery (01-03-2007)“…Objectives The American College of Surgeons Oncology Group trial Z0060 is a prospective multi-institutional trial with a primary objective to evaluate whether…”
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