Stanley W. Ashley
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View article: Assessment of nodal staging and risk factors for nodal involvement in gallbladder cancer
Assessment of nodal staging and risk factors for nodal involvement in gallbladder cancer Open
Background Nodal assessment in gallbladder cancer remains challenging, particularly in incidental gallbladder cancer. This understages the number of patients with node-positive disease, resulting in prognostic inaccuracy and insufficient a…
View article: Impact of Tumor Response After Neoadjuvant Treatment on Overall Survival Among Patients With Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma: National Cancer Database Analysis
Impact of Tumor Response After Neoadjuvant Treatment on Overall Survival Among Patients With Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma: National Cancer Database Analysis Open
Background Complete pathologic response following neoadjuvant therapy (NAT) for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is rare; alternative markers associated with survival are needed. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of t…
View article: Advances and Remaining Challenges in the Treatment for Borderline Resectable and Locally Advanced Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma
Advances and Remaining Challenges in the Treatment for Borderline Resectable and Locally Advanced Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma Open
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) remains one of the deadliest malignancies in the United States. Improvements in imaging have permitted the categorization of patients according to radiologic involvement of surrounding vasculature, i…
View article: Optimizing the Implementation of Surgical Coaching Through Feedback From Practicing Surgeons
Optimizing the Implementation of Surgical Coaching Through Feedback From Practicing Surgeons Open
These exit interviews with practicing surgeons offer critical insights for addressing cultural barriers and practical challenges for successful implementation of peer coaching programs focused on surgical performance improvement. With empi…
View article: Advances in the management of acute cholecystitis
Advances in the management of acute cholecystitis Open
The diagnosis and management of acute cholecystitis ( AC ) continues to evolve. Among the most common surgically treated conditions in the USA, appropriate diagnosis and management of AC require astute clinical judgment and operative skill…
View article: Effect of peripheral IV based blood collection on catheter dwell time, blood collection, and patient response
Effect of peripheral IV based blood collection on catheter dwell time, blood collection, and patient response Open
Daily PIVO blood collections did not negatively affect PIVC dwell or replacement rates. Overall 81% of blood collection attempts were successful and the likelihood of success was strongly associated with PIVC condition. Patients reported 0…
View article: The 2017 ACGME Common Work Hour Standards: Promoting Physician Learning and Professional Development in a Safe, Humane Environment
The 2017 ACGME Common Work Hour Standards: Promoting Physician Learning and Professional Development in a Safe, Humane Environment Open
Work hours of physicians in training have been the subject of debate for more than 4 decades. The profession sees them as emblematic of dedication to patients, whose needs may not be confined to a standard workday, whereas some members of …
View article: ASSESSMENT OF TWO OR MORE ANTIBIOTICS REGIMEN VERSUS ONE OR NO ANTIBIOTIC REGIMEN IN POST-OPERATIVE SURGERY
ASSESSMENT OF TWO OR MORE ANTIBIOTICS REGIMEN VERSUS ONE OR NO ANTIBIOTIC REGIMEN IN POST-OPERATIVE SURGERY Open
Objective: Surgical site infections [SSI] are the leading cause of hospital-acquired infections. The objective of this study was to evaluate whether surgical site infections can be reduced with two or more antibiotics regimen versus one or…