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Bridging the communication gap in the operating room with medical team trainingSamir S Awad
Michael E DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, MED VAMC, OCL 112, 2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030, USA
Am J Surg 190:770-4. 2005..Our objective was to determine if communication in the operating room could be improved through medical team training (MTT)...
Predictors of relaparotomy after nontrauma emergency general surgery with initial fascial closureJerry J Kim
Michael E DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, MED VAMC, OCL 112, 2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030, USA
Am J Surg 202:549-52. 2011..Relaparotomy after emergency surgery for nontrauma intraabdominal catastrophes (NTIAC) is morbid. Our objective was to identify patients who likely will need on-demand relaparotomy after surgery for NTIAC...- Minimally invasive surgery in colon cancer patients leads to improved short-term outcomes and excellent oncologic resultsSonia T Orcutt
Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, Baylor College of Medicine, 1709 Dryden, Suite 1500, Houston, TX 77030, USA
Am J Surg 202:528-31. 2011..Therefore, we hypothesize that use of MIS in colon cancer resections in a Veterans Affairs Medical Center will lead to improved short-term outcomes without compromising oncologic outcomes... - Abdominal wall repair using human acellular dermal matrix: a follow-up studyEdward I Lee
Division of Plastic Surgery, Houston, TX, USA
Am J Surg 198:650-7. 2009..The role of acellular dermal matrix (ADM) in abdominal wall reconstruction (AWR) is unclear. The aim of this study was to review the management, complications, and long-term outcomes of AWR using ADM in a large surgical cohort... - Outcomes of damage-control celiotomy in elderly nontrauma patients with intra-abdominal catastrophesAnuradha Subramanian
Michael E DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Veterans Affairs Hospital, Houston, TX 77030, USA
Am J Surg 200:783-8; discussion 788-9. 2010..Little evidence exists regarding the utility of damage-control celiotomy (DCCT) in elderly nontrauma patients. Our objective was to review the management and outcomes of DCCT in elderly patients with intra-abdominal catastrophes... - Clinical outcomes of oncologic gastrointestinal resections in patients with cirrhosisAvo Artinyan
Michael E DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Houston, TX 77005, USA
Cancer 118:3494-500. 2012..The authors' objective was to characterize early postoperative and transitional outcomes in cirrhotic patients undergoing GI cancer surgery... - Abdominal wall repair using human acellular dermisCharles F Bellows
Michael E DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Michael E DeBakey Veterans Affairs Hospital, m c 112, 2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030, USA
Am J Surg 194:192-8. 2007..In this study we sought to determine the safety and efficacy of implanted human acellular dermal graft for abdominal wall reconstruction... 
Local variations in the epidemiology, microbiology, and outcome of necrotizing soft-tissue infections: a multicenter studyLillian S Kao
Department of Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX, USA
Am J Surg 202:139-45. 2011..Necrotizing soft-tissue infections (NSTIs) are rare and highly lethal...- Improved outcomes with the Prolene Hernia System mesh compared with the time-honored Lichtenstein onlay mesh repair for inguinal hernia repairSamir S Awad
Michael E DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Michael E DeBakey Veterans Affairs Hospital, MED VAMC, OCL 112, RM 5A 344, 2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77401, USA
Am J Surg 193:697-701. 2007..Our objective was to evaluate the PHS mesh repair versus the LMR for inguinal hernias. We hypothesized that the recurrence rate of PHS mesh would be lower compared with the LMR with overall similar complication rates... - Impact of a novel education curriculum on surgical training within an academic training programLiz Lee
Michael E DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 77030, USA
J Surg Res 145:308-12. 2008..Herein we report the two-year results of a novel problem-based learning education module at a large academic surgery program... - Implementation of a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) prevention bundle results in decreased MRSA surgical site infectionsSamir S Awad
Michael E DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, and Michael E DeBakey Veterans Affairs Hospital, Houston, TX, USA
Am J Surg 198:607-10. 2009..Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) surgical site infections (SSIs) increase morbidity and mortality. We examined the impact of the MRSA bundle on SSIs... - A multidisciplinary cancer center maximizes surgeons' impactChristy L Marshall
Department of Surgery, the Michael E DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Houston, Texas, USA
J Surg Res 171:15-22. 2011..We hypothesized that the establishment of a dedicated colorectal cancer center (CRCC) around specialty-trained surgeons will lead to increased multidisciplinary management and improved outcomes in colorectal cancer patients... - Child-Turcotte-Pugh versus MELD score as a predictor of outcome after elective and emergent surgery in cirrhotic patientsNeil Farnsworth
Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Baylor College of Medicine, Surgical Service (112, 2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030, USA
Am J Surg 188:580-3. 2004..Additionally, the MELD score correlates well with the CTP score, providing a more objective predictor of postoperative mortality in cirrhotic patients undergoing surgery... - Microbiology of infected acellular dermal matrix (AlloDerm) in patients requiring complex abdominal closure after emergency surgerySamir S Awad
Michael E DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Michael E DeBakey Veteran Affairs Medical Center, Houston, Texas 77030, USA
Surg Infect (Larchmt) 10:79-84. 2009..Currently, the rate of AlloDerm infection in contaminated cases is unknown. Our objective was to determine if the organisms cultured during source control would infect AlloDerm... - Improving comprehensive surgical resident training through use of the NEO Five-Factor Personality Inventory: results from a cohort-based trialIrwin B Horwitz
University of St Thomas, Cameron School of Business, Houston, TX 77006, USA
Am J Surg 201:828-34. 2011..This study uses the NEO-Five Factor Personality Inventory (NEO) to assess its value in identifying resident educational needs... - Increasing incidence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus skin and soft-tissue infections: reconsideration of empiric antimicrobial therapySamir S Awad
Michael E DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Michael E DeBakey Veterans Affairs Hospital, MED VAMC, OCL 112, 2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030, USA
Am J Surg 194:606-10. 2007.... - Transformational, transactional, and passive-avoidant leadership characteristics of a surgical resident cohort: analysis using the multifactor leadership questionnaire and implications for improving surgical education curriculumsIrwin B Horwitz
Department of Management Policy and Community Health, University of Texas School of Public Health, Houston, Texas 77030, USA
J Surg Res 148:49-59. 2008..The need for leadership training has become recognized as being highly important to improving medical care, and should be included in surgical resident education curriculums... - Decellularized human cadaveric dermis provides a safe alternative for primary inguinal hernia repair in contaminated surgical fieldsDaniel Albo
Michael E DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine Michael E DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 2002 Holcombe Blvd, OCL 112A, Houston, TX 77030, USA
Am J Surg 192:e12-7. 2006..Branchburg, NJ) can potentially provide a strong repair resistant to infection. The aim of our study was to evaluate if AlloDerm provides a safe alternative for inguinal hernia repair in contaminated surgical fields... - Chlorhexidine-Alcohol versus Povidone-Iodine for Surgical-Site AntisepsisRabih O Darouiche
Michael E DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USA
N Engl J Med 362:18-26. 2010..We hypothesized that preoperative skin cleansing with chlorhexidine-alcohol is more protective against infection than is povidone-iodine... - Perioperative atrial arrhythmias in noncardiothoracic patients: a review of risk factors and treatment strategies in the veteran populationJennifer Marye Burris
Department of General Surgery, Michael E DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Houston, TX, USA
Am J Surg 200:601-5. 2010..Perioperative atrial arrhythmias (PAAs) in noncardiothoracic patients have poorly defined risk factors and management... - Use of a predictive equation for diagnosis of acute gangrenous cholecystitisLiz Nguyen
Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Michael E. DeBakey VAMC, Houston Veterans Affairs Medical Center, OCL (112, 2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030, USA
Am J Surg 188:463-6. 2004..001 for the detection of GC. CONCLUSIONS: Our study demonstrates the equation may be useful in detecting the subset of AC patients who have GC... - Mesh shift following laparoscopic ventral hernia repairMike K Liang
Department of Surgery, Michael E DeBakey VAMC, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 77006, USA
J Surg Res 177:e7-13. 2012..We define mesh shift as any mesh off-center, where the center is the hernia defect. Our objectives were to evaluate whether mesh shift occurs after LVHR, and to develop a grading system to describe this phenomenon... - Assessment of communication skills of surgical residents using the Social Skills InventoryIrwin B Horwitz
Department of Management, Policy and Community Health, University of Texas School of Public Health, 1200 Herman Pressler, Houston, TX 77030, USA
Am J Surg 194:401-5. 2007..The current study assessed verbal and nonverbal communication skills among surgical residents... - Transperitoneal view of the PROLENE hernia system open mesh repairSamir S Awad
Michael E DeBakey Department of Surgery, Houston Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 77030, USA
Int Surg 90:S63-6. 2005..More importantly, the underlay is deployed open and contours to the shape of the abdominal wall from the native intra-abdominal pressure, covering regions at risk for future herniation... - Perioperative beta-blocker therapy and heart rate control during noncardiac surgeryCarolyn Berg
Michael E DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Michael E DeBakey Veterans Affairs Hospital, MED VAMC, OCL 112, 2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030, USA
Am J Surg 194:189-91. 2007..We assessed the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative control of heart rate (HR) in patients who received beta-blockade as recommended during preoperative medicine clearance... - Conflict resolution: practical principles for surgeonsLiz Lee
Michael E DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Faculty Center, 1709 Dryden, Suite 1500, Houston, TX 77030, USA
World J Surg 32:2331-5. 2008..We propose a model for conflict resolution by using the basic tools of the history and physical exam, a process well known to all physicians... - AVAS Best Clinical Resident Award (Tied): management and outcomes of the open abdomen in nontrauma patientsCourtney Balentine
Michael E DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center, Operative Care Line 112, Houston, TX 77030, USA
Am J Surg 198:588-92. 2009..Little is known regarding the morbidity and mortality of the open abdomen technique in older nontrauma patients... - Laparoscopic transcutaneous closure of central defects in laparoscopic incisional hernia repairMike K Liang
Michael E DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Michael E DeBakey Veteran s Affairs Medical Center, Houston, TX, USA
Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech 22:e66-70. 2012..The aim of this technical report is to investigate the safety, efficacy, and outcome of transcutaneous closure of central defects (TCCD) for laparoscopic incisional hernia repair (LIHR)... - Establishment of a minimally invasive surgery program leads to decreased inpatient cost of care in veterans with colon cancerChristy L Marshall
Department of Surgery, the Michael E DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Houston, TX, USA
Am J Surg 200:632-5. 2010..It was hypothesized that a minimally invasive surgery program would decrease overall inpatient treatment costs for veterans with colon cancer... - Outcomes of Veterans Affairs patients older than age 80 after surgical procedures for colon malignanciesLiz Lee
Department of Surgery, Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center, 2002 Holcombe Blvd, OCL 5th Floor, Room 112, Houston, TX 77030, USA
Am J Surg 194:646-51. 2007..There is a lack of information concerning surgical outcomes in this patient population regarding colon cancer. Herein we report a 10-year experience of surgical outcomes... - Hurricane Katrina: impact on cardiac surgery case volume and outcomesFaisal G Bakaeen
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Michael E DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA
Tex Heart Inst J 35:273-8. 2008..We conclude that, although Hurricane Katrina caused a sudden, dramatic increase in the number of cardiac operations that were performed at our facility, good surgical outcomes were maintained... - Current approaches to inguinal hernia repairSamir S Awad
Michael E DeBakey Houston Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Michael E DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Operative Care Line, 2002 Holcombe Boulevard, VA 112, Houston, Texas 77030, USA
Am J Surg 188:9S-16S. 2004..Although each of these repairs boasts its successes, there are advantages and disadvantages to each approach. This article highlights each of these repairs through review of the literature... - Education of the modern surgical resident: novel approaches to learning in the era of the 80-hour workweekLiz Nguyen
Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, One Baylor Plaza, Houston, Texas 77030, USA
World J Surg 30:1120-7. 2006..Furthermore, surgical trainees find this format to be innovative and useful for improving didactic teaching... - Rectus abdominus myonecrosis: an unrecognized complication of rectus sheath hematomaLane C Patten
Houston Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 77030, USA
J Trauma 59:475-7. 2005 - Spider Bites Presenting with Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Soft Tissue Infection Require Early Aggressive TreatmentShawn P Fagan
Houston Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Michael E DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 77054, USA
Surg Infect (Larchmt) 4:311-5. 2003..We hypothesized that the majority of isolated organisms would be sensitive to penicillin based antibiotics... - Management of complicated umbilical hernias in patients with end-stage liver disease and refractory ascitesShawn P Fagan
Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Houston Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Baylor College of Medicine, TX 77054, USA
Surgery 135:679-82. 2004 - Serum response factor is alternatively spliced in human colon cancerLane C Patten
Michael E DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, and The Houston Veterans Affairs Hospital, 2002 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, TX 77030, USA
J Surg Res 121:92-100. 2004..We hypothesized that there is a change in the splice variants during intestinal tumorigenesis and that this change promotes the tumor phenotype... - The impact of a novel resident leadership training curriculumSamir S Awad
Michael E DeBakey Department of Surgery, Houston Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Baylor College of Medicine, Surgical Service 112, 2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030, USA
Am J Surg 188:481-4. 2004..Today's complex health care environment coupled with the 80-hour workweek mandate has required that surgical resident team interactions evolve from a military command-and-control style to a collaborative leadership style... - Abdominal wall anatomy: the key to a successful inguinal hernia repairShawn P Fagan
Michael E DeBakey Houston Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Michael E DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Operative Care Line, 2002 Holcombe Boulevard, VA 112, Houston, Texas 77030, USA
Am J Surg 188:3S-8S. 2004..This article will review the important nomenclature of the groin region, briefly review the bony and tissue anatomy of the groin, and describe the anatomic hole from which the pathologic hole (hernia) originates... - Length of human immunodeficiency virus disease and not immune status is a risk factor for development of anal carcinomaShawn P Fagan
Michael E DeBakey Department of Surgery, Michael E DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Operative Care Line, 2002 Holcombe Blvd, VA 112, Houston, TX 77030, USA
Am J Surg 190:732-5. 2005..We sought to determine if the duration of HIV disease or the patient's immune status were associated with the development of anal carcinoma... - Trans-cutaneous Closure of Central Defects (TCCD) in laparoscopic ventral hernia repairs (LVHR)Marissa L Clapp
Michael E DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, One Baylor Plaza, Houston, TX 77030, USA
World J Surg 37:42-51. 2013..Our objective was to evaluate outcomes with trans-cutaneous closure of central defects in LVHR compared to sLVHR... - True duplication of the vas deferens: a case report and review of literatureMike K Liang
Michael E DeBakey Department of Surgery, Michael E DeBakey VAMC, Baylor College of Medicine, 2002 Holcombe Blvd, OCL 112, Houston, TX 77030, USA
Int Urol Nephrol 44:385-91. 2012..Duplicate vas deferens should not be confused with double vas deferens that describes ipsilateral renal agenesis with a blind ureter ending in the ejaculatory system... - A novel technique for the repair of lumbar hernias after iliac crest bone harvestLane C Patten
Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Michael E. DeBakey Veteran's Affairs Medical Center, Surgical Services VA 112, 2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030, USA
Am J Surg 188:85-8. 2004..The anchors facilitate the long-term fixation of mesh despite the lack of fascia in this area. We conclude that this is a simple and effective approach for repair of these challenging hernias... - Evidence-based approach to hernia surgerySamir S Awad
Michael E. DeBakey Houston Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Surgical Service (112, 2002 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77030, USA
Am J Surg 188:1S-2S. 2004 - Prognostic factors for the development of gangrenous cholecystitisShawn P Fagan
Michael E DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Surgical Services VA 112, 2002 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, TX 77030, USA
Am J Surg 186:481-5. 2003..Our objective was to identify preoperative prognostic factors for GC in order to distinguish this subset of patients with acute cholecystitis (AC)... - Support for the acutely failing liver: a comprehensive review of historic and contemporary strategiesNeal R Barshes
Michael E DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
J Am Coll Surg 201:458-76. 2005