Karl Hage

Complication Profile of Reoperative Thyroidectomy Versus First-Time Thyroidectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Ahmed Ghani, Erasmus van Zoest, Al-Shifaa S. Al Rashdi, Lamees M. Al Darwashi et autres

Introduction Reoperative thyroidectomy, defined as surgery for recurrent thyroid disease following prior thyroid resection, is widely perceived to carry a greater likelihood of complications than first-time thyroidectomy due to anatomic distortion and scar formation. Despite recognition of these challenges, the existing evidence …

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Preference signals may not be enough: a strategic framework for international medical graduates in The Match process

Milanie Milan, Karl Hage, Jeffry Takla, Sarah Lund

Milanie Milan, MD, Karl Hage, MD, Jeffry Takla, MD, Sarah Lund, MD, MHPE; Preference signals may not be enough: a strategic framework for international med

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140 PREDICTORS OF LONG-TERM PATIENT SATISFACTION AFTER ILEAL POUCH SURGERY

Karl Hage, Arielle E. Kanters, Leonardo Duraes, Michael Valente et autres

140 PREDICTORS OF LONG-TERM PATIENT SATISFACTION AFTER ILEAL POUCH SURGERY

Karl Hage, Arielle E. Kanters, Leonardo Duraes, Michael Valente et autres

Robotic versus non-robotic thyroidectomy in contemporary U.S. practice: An analysis of the national surgical quality improvement program database

Karl Hage, Justin S. Bauzon, Rafael H. Perez-Soto, Panagiotis Bletsis et autres

Introduction Robotic thyroidectomy offers theoretical cosmetic and technical advantages; however, its role in contemporary U.S. practice remains unclear. This study evaluated perioperative outcomes of robotic versus open thyroidectomy using national data. Methods A retrospective analysis of the 2022–2023 American College of Surgeons …

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Comparative safety of completion thyroidectomy following lobectomy versus total thyroidectomy in differentiated thyroid cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Ahmed Ghani, Lamees M. Al Darwashi, May Y. Hajeir, Nicholas Hunter et autres

Background This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the operative safety of completion thyroidectomy (CT) following lobectomy compared with total thyroidectomy (TT) for differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC). Methods PubMed, Ovid Embase, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, and Web of Science were searched from their respective inception …

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Characterization of concurrent bariatric surgery and abdominal wall hernia repair prevalence and outcomes: a multi-centered study of 180,544 Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program patients

Karl Hage, Mélissa V. Wills, Valentin Mocanu, Juan Sebastian Barajas-Gamboa et autres

BACKGROUND: Abdominal Wall Hernias (AWHs) are common in patients with obesity, yet the optimal management approach and outcomes of concurrent bariatric surgery and hernia repair remain unclear. OBJECTIVES: To compare outcomes of patients who underwent concurrent AWH repair and bariatric surgery with …

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Thyroidectomy Outcomes in Older Adults

Ahmed Ghani, Abdullah R Ayesh, Harisanth Rajaram, Sherwin M. Ganegoda et autres

Importance: A greater proportion of older patients (age ≥65 years) are undergoing thyroidectomy amidst an aging population. Given the elusive results in the literature, clarifying whether older patients face different thyroidectomy safety profiles is crucial for optimizing risk assessment and patient counseling. …

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Minimally invasive thyroid surgery: a narrative review

Karl Hage, Gustavo Romero-Velez, Gustavo Gabriel Fernandez-Ranvier, Guillermo Ponce de Leon-Ballesteros

Background and Objective: Minimally invasive thyroid surgery has emerged as an alternative to conventional open thyroidectomy, aiming to reduce surgical trauma, improve cosmetic outcomes, and enhance postoperative recovery. Among these techniques, the transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach (TOETVA) has gained popularity due …

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Vagal-Sparing Versus Non-Vagal-Sparing Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: Complications and Weight Outcomes

Tala Abedalqader, Nour El Ghazal, Karl Hage, Noura Jawhar et autres

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Clinical impact of obesity on thyroidectomy outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Ahmed Ghani, Lamees M. Al Darwashi, May Y. Hajeir, Abdullah R Ayesh et autres

Background The global prevalence of obesity is on the rise, and evaluating the interplay between obesity and outcomes in thyroid surgery is increasingly important. This meta-analysis aims to investigate the safety of thyroidectomy in patients with obesity. Methods PubMed, Ovid Embase, Cochrane …

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Sleeve to gastric bypass conversion: a multiinstitutional study of 217 patients

Georges Kaoukabani, Amin Andalib, Romulo P. Lind, Ali Safar et autres

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