Scott M. Atay

Determinants of Failure to Rescue After Pulmonary Resection for Lung Cancer: Insights From a National Inpatient Sample

Christina Kelly, Li Ding, Takashi Harano, Scott M. Atay et autres

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Failure to rescue (FTR), defined as death following a postoperative complication, is an established quality metric; however, national data after pulmonary resection remain limited. We aim to identify patient-, procedural-, and hospital-level factors associated with FTR after pulmonary resection …

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Abstract 3407: Ensuring diverse in vitro lung cancer models: Development of alveolar epithelial cell lines, patient-derived xenografts, and lung adenocarcinoma cell lines from individuals of African ancestry

Karla E. Gonzalez, Bianca Dal Bo, Chunli Yan, Donna Loza et autres

Abstract Lung cancer disproportionately affects individuals of African ancestry (AA), particularly men, who experience 12% higher incidence and 15% higher death rates than European ancestry men. The causes of this disparity remain unclear; while smoking is the most substantial risk factor for …

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Lung transplant outcomes in recipients waitlisted for both single and double lung transplantation

Victoria Van Kirk, Shreya Guha, Ajay Prasad, William Zeng et autres

Background Double lung transplantation (DLTx) generally provides better survival than single lung transplantation (SLTx). However, SLTx recipients may often be more deconditioned, making direct comparisons challenging. The objective of this study is to investigate the transplant outcomes in patients waitlisted for both …

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Reconciling Survival Differences in Lobar and Sublobar Resection for Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer

Shefali Varma, Li Ding, Graeme Rosenberg, Takashi Harano et autres

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Association of Foregut Testing and Intervention on Lung Transplant Outcomes

Sean Dewberry, Gevork Salmastyan, Imam Sanousi, Choo Phei Wee et autres

GOALS: To evaluate the association between multimodal foregut testing, surgical intervention, and outcomes after lung transplantation. BACKGROUND: Gastroesophageal reflux and other foregut disorders have been linked to adverse lung transplant outcomes. However, the impact of comprehensive pre- and posttransplant foregut evaluation and …

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A Lost Opportunity: Underutilization of Systemic Therapy in T3N0M0 Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer

Camille L. Bedrosian, Eric S. Kawaguchi, Li Ding, Graeme Rosenberg et autres

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Association of hospital volume with perioperative and long-term outcomes of minimally invasive thymectomy

Erin Yu, Li Ding, Graeme Rosenberg, Takashi Harano et autres

Background Thymectomy is an uncommon procedure, and operative experience may influence outcomes. We examined the association between center-level operative volume using the National Readmissions Database (NRD) and the National Cancer Database (NCDB). These databases provide complementary insights into short- and long-term outcomes. …

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The surgical management of mediastinal paragangliomas: A modern series reflecting true collaboration between cardiac and thoracic surgeons

Kayvan Kazerouni, Brittany Abt, Sean C. Wightman, Takashi Harano et autres

Objective: The study objective was to evaluate the perioperative management and outcomes of operation for patients undergoing mediastinal paraganglioma resection at Keck Medical Center of University of Southern California. Methods: Six patients underwent surgical management for mediastinal paraganglioma from 2018 to 2024. …

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Framework for estimating the financial contribution of a benign foregut practice: What general thoracic surgeons need to know

Arman Ashrafi, Brooks V. Udelsman, Graeme Rosenberg, Sean C. Wightman et autres

Objective: The study objective was to estimate payor-specific reimbursements for foregut surgery and determine the relative contribution compared with pulmonary procedures. Methods: Medical records of patients undergoing foregut surgery, identified by Diagnosis-Related Group codes 326, 327, and 328, by thoracic surgeons from …

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Left Upper Lobectomy After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A National Analysis of Postoperative Outcomes

Arman Ashrafi, Li Ding, Alexander T. Kim, Neelesh Bagrodia et autres

Background To determine whether previous coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is a risk factor for postoperative mortality, morbidity, or worse quality metrics in patients undergoing left upper lobectomy. Methods Using International Classification of Diseases 10th revision codes, the Healthcare Cost and Utilization …

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Obtaining day-of-surgery written surgical consent is associated with first-case delay

Victoria Yin, Tsehay Abebe, Li Ding, Scott M. Atay et autres

Objective: To assess the relationship between consent signature timing and first-start case delay. Study Design: Consecutive first start patients who arrived on day-of-surgery from home at a single centre from 28 days in June 2021 were identified. First-case delay was defined as …

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The Impact of Kidney Transplantation on Survival Outcomes for Lung Transplantation

Lynette Lester, Jack Rodman, Hailey A. Theeuwen, Scott M. Atay et autres

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