selected publications
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Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation Superior to Proton Pump Inhibitors for Regurgitation in a 1-Year Randomized Trial.
Clinical gastroenterology and hepatology : the official clinical practice journal of the American Gastroenterological Association.
2019
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Times cited: 57 -
Laparoscopic magnetic sphincter augmentation versus double-dose proton pump inhibitors for management of moderate-to-severe regurgitation in GERD: a randomized controlled trial.
Gastrointestinal endoscopy.
2018
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Times cited: 90 - Recurrent lower gastrointestinal bleeding in an 87-year-old woman. BMJ case reports. 2017 Article GET IT
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Colon adenocarcinoma after jejunoileal bypass for morbid obesity.
Journal of surgical case reports.
2017
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Routine use of mesh during hiatal closure is safe with no increase in adverse sequelae.
Surgical endoscopy.
2017
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Transcriptome analysis of human adipocytes implicates the NOD-like receptor pathway in obesity-induced adipose inflammation.
Molecular and cellular endocrinology.
2014
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Times cited: 79 - Commentary on "transumbilical single-incision laparoscopic fundoplication: a new technique for liver retraction using cyanoacrylate". Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A. 2013 Article GET IT
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Class II major histocompatibility complex plays an essential role in obesity-induced adipose inflammation.
Cell metabolism.
2013
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Mesh fixation with a barbed anchor suture results in significantly less strangulation of the abdominal wall.
Surgical endoscopy.
2011
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Single-site laparoscopic (SSL) cholecystectomy in human cadavers using a novel percutaneous instrument platform and a magnetic anchoring and guidance system (MAGS): reestablishing the "critical view".
Surgical endoscopy.
2011
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Times cited: 15 -
Laparoscopic Heller myotomy and gastric bypass for achalasia after vertical banded gastroplasty.
Surgery for obesity and related diseases : official journal of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery.
2011
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Guidelines for surgical treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Surgical endoscopy.
2010
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Video. Chopstick surgery: a novel technique enables use of the Da Vinci Robot to perform single-incision laparoscopic surgery.
Surgical endoscopy.
2010
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Times cited: 29 -
A modest proposal.
Surgical endoscopy.
2006
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Laparoscopic resection of splenic artery aneurysms.
Surgical endoscopy.
2005
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Times cited: 47 -
Minimally invasive surgeons of Texas: a new concept in fellowship training.
Surgical innovation.
2004
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A loop technique for the safe, secure, and convenient fixation of subclavian central venous catheters to the chest wall.
American journal of surgery.
2003
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The 2-mm trocar: a safe and effective way of closing trocar sites using existing equipment.
Journal of the American College of Surgeons.
2003
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Minilaparoscopic appendectomy.
Surgical laparoscopy, endoscopy & percutaneous techniques.
2001
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Times cited: 23 - Technique for using pledgeted sutures in laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication. Surgical endoscopy. 2001 Article GET IT
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Surgical experience with nonfunctioning neuroendocrine tumors of the pancreas.
The American surgeon.
2000
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Times cited: 46 -
Geometry and reproducibility in 360 degrees fundoplication.
Surgical endoscopy.
2000
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Times cited: 11 -
Regarding: Small bowel obstruction and incisional hernia after laparoscopic surgery: should 5-mm trocar sites be sutured?.
Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A.
2000
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Laparoscopically assisted ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement using 2-mm instrumentation.
Surgical endoscopy.
2000
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Times cited: 17 -
Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication: a technique for the easy and precise manufacture of a true fundoplication.
Surgical endoscopy.
2000
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Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt for recurrent hepatic hydrothorax.
The Annals of thoracic surgery.
2000
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Times cited: 36 -
Esophagectomy after pneumonectomy: a surgical challenge.
The Annals of thoracic surgery.
2000
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Times cited: 14 -
Hernia at 5-mm laparoscopic port site presenting as early postoperative small bowel obstruction.
Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A.
1999
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Times cited: 59 -
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy with miniaturized instrumentation.
World journal of surgery.
1999
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Transdiaphragmatic abscess: late thoracic complication of laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A.
1999
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Left thoracoscopic sympathectomy and stellate ganglionectomy for treatment of the long QT syndrome.
Surgical endoscopy.
1999
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Times cited: 32 -
Outpatient endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy using 2-mm instruments.
Surgical endoscopy.
1999
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Times cited: 17 - Editorial comment on minilaparoscopic cholecystectomy. Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A. 1999 Article GET IT
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Mini-laparoscopic cholecystectomy: validating a new approach.
Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A.
1999
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Why mini-laparoscopic cholecystectomy?.
Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A.
1999
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Techniques for omental retraction during laparoscopic nissen fundoplication.
Surgical endoscopy.
1999
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Completely laparoscopic resection of a rare pyloric tumor with laparoscopically sutured gastroduodenostomy.
Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A.
1999
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Thoracoscopic approach to posterior mediastinal neurogenic tumors in the adult.
Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A.
1999
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Thoracoscopic repair of a recurrent diaphragmatic hernia four years after initial trauma, laparotomy, and repair.
Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A.
1999
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Feasibility of laparoscopic cholecystectomy with miniaturized instrumentation in 50 consecutive cases.
World journal of surgery.
1999
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Times cited: 63 -
Video-assisted repair of a traumatic intercostal pulmonary hernia.
The Annals of thoracic surgery.
1998
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Times cited: 42 -
A method for open reduction and internal fixation of the unstable posterior sternoclavicular joint dislocation.
Journal of orthopaedic trauma.
1997
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Times cited: 64 -
Coronary artery bypass conduits: review of current status.
The Journal of cardiovascular surgery.
1997
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Times cited: 43 -
Heterotopic calcification in abdominal wounds.
American journal of surgery.
1997
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Times cited: 58 -
Left ventricular rupture following mitral valve replacement.
The Journal of heart valve disease.
1996
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Times cited: 18 -
Vascular injury in anterior lumbar surgery.
Spine.
1993
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Times cited: 293 -
Papillary fibroelastoma. A right atrial presentation.
Texas Heart Institute journal.
1993
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Times cited: 26