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SAMIR AWAD to Male

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0.531
  1. MELD-Na (the new MELD) and peri-operative outcomes in emergency surgery. Am J Surg. 2018 09; 216(3):407-413.
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    Score: 0.023
  2. Association of the Addition of Oral Antibiotics to Mechanical Bowel Preparation for Left Colon and Rectal Cancer Resections With Reduction of Surgical Site Infections. JAMA Surg. 2018 Feb 01; 153(2):114-121.
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    Score: 0.023
  3. Active Mental Illnesses Adversely Affect Surgical Outcomes. Am Surg. 2016 Dec 01; 82(12):1238-1243.
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    Score: 0.021
  4. Hepatitis C status and infectious complications in the surgical intensive care unit: a retrospective analysis of 1,941 consecutive patients. Am J Surg. 2016 Jun; 211(6):1064-70.
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    Score: 0.020
  5. Effect of a preoperative decontamination protocol on surgical site infections in patients undergoing elective orthopedic surgery with hardware implantation. JAMA Surg. 2015 May; 150(5):390-5.
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    Score: 0.019
  6. A phase 3 randomized double-blind comparison of ceftobiprole medocaril versus ceftazidime plus linezolid for the treatment of hospital-acquired pneumonia. Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Jul 01; 59(1):51-61.
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    Score: 0.017
  7. Patient Satisfaction, chronic pain, and functional status following laparoscopic ventral hernia repair. World J Surg. 2013 Mar; 37(3):530-7.
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    Score: 0.016
  8. Comparison of infectious complications with synthetic mesh in ventral hernia repair. Am J Surg. 2013 Feb; 205(2):182-7.
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    Score: 0.016
  9. Outcomes and predictors of incisional surgical site infection in stoma reversal. JAMA Surg. 2013 Feb; 148(2):183-9.
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    Score: 0.016
  10. Mesh shift following laparoscopic ventral hernia repair. J Surg Res. 2012 Sep; 177(1):e7-13.
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    Score: 0.015
  11. Laparoscopic transcutaneous closure of central defects in laparoscopic incisional hernia repair. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2012 Apr; 22(2):e66-70.
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    Score: 0.015
  12. Predictors of relaparotomy after nontrauma emergency general surgery with initial fascial closure. Am J Surg. 2011 Nov; 202(5):549-52.
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    Score: 0.015
  13. True duplication of the vas deferens: a case report and review of literature. Int Urol Nephrol. 2012 Apr; 44(2):385-91.
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    Score: 0.014
  14. Outcomes of damage-control celiotomy in elderly nontrauma patients with intra-abdominal catastrophes. Am J Surg. 2010 Dec; 200(6):783-8; discussion 788-9.
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    Score: 0.014
  15. Improving comprehensive surgical resident training through use of the NEO Five-Factor Personality Inventory: results from a cohort-based trial. Am J Surg. 2011 Jun; 201(6):828-34.
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    Score: 0.014
  16. AVAS Best Clinical Resident Award (Tied): management and outcomes of the open abdomen in nontrauma patients. Am J Surg. 2009 Nov; 198(5):588-92.
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    Score: 0.013
  17. Abdominal wall repair using human acellular dermal matrix: a follow-up study. Am J Surg. 2009 Nov; 198(5):650-7.
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    Score: 0.013
  18. Microbiology of infected acellular dermal matrix (AlloDerm) in patients requiring complex abdominal closure after emergency surgery. Surg Infect (Larchmt). 2009 Feb; 10(1):79-84.
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    Score: 0.012
  19. Transformational, transactional, and passive-avoidant leadership characteristics of a surgical resident cohort: analysis using the multifactor leadership questionnaire and implications for improving surgical education curriculums. J Surg Res. 2008 Jul; 148(1):49-59.
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    Score: 0.012
  20. Increasing incidence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus skin and soft-tissue infections: reconsideration of empiric antimicrobial therapy. Am J Surg. 2007 Nov; 194(5):606-10.
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    Score: 0.011
  21. Assessment of communication skills of surgical residents using the Social Skills Inventory. Am J Surg. 2007 Sep; 194(3):401-5.
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    Score: 0.011
  22. Perioperative beta-blocker therapy and heart rate control during noncardiac surgery. Am J Surg. 2007 Aug; 194(2):189-91.
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    Score: 0.011
  23. Abdominal wall repair using human acellular dermis. Am J Surg. 2007 Aug; 194(2):192-8.
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    Score: 0.011
  24. Intraoperative fluid rate and postoperative complications for pancreatoduodenectomy. J Gastrointest Surg. 2025 Aug; 29(8):102100.
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    Score: 0.009
  25. Use of a predictive equation for diagnosis of acute gangrenous cholecystitis. Am J Surg. 2004 Nov; 188(5):463-6.
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    Score: 0.009
  26. The impact of a novel resident leadership training curriculum. Am J Surg. 2004 Nov; 188(5):481-4.
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    Score: 0.009
  27. Child-Turcotte-Pugh versus MELD score as a predictor of outcome after elective and emergent surgery in cirrhotic patients. Am J Surg. 2004 Nov; 188(5):580-3.
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    Score: 0.009
  28. Parathyroid adenomas versus four-gland hyperplasia as the cause of primary hyperparathyroidism in patients with prolonged lithium therapy. World J Surg. 2003 Apr; 27(4):486-8.
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    Score: 0.008
  29. Acute respiratory failure after pleurodesis with doxycycline. Ann Thorac Surg. 2002 Jul; 74(1):257-8.
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    Score: 0.008
  30. Malnutrition in elective surgery: How traditional markers might be failing surgeons and patients. Surgery. 2020 12; 168(6):1144-1151.
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    Score: 0.007
  31. Application techniques of a novel hemostat in cardiac operations: HEMOBLAST. J Card Surg. 2019 Sep; 34(9):849-853.
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    Score: 0.006
  32. Robotic port-site hernias after general surgical procedures. J Surg Res. 2018 10; 230:7-12.
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    Score: 0.006
  33. Management of Stage I Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal. JAMA Surg. 2018 03 01; 153(3):209-215.
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    Score: 0.006
  34. A Multi-Component Strategy to Decrease Wound Complications after Open Infra-Inguinal Re-Vascularization. Surg Infect (Larchmt). 2018 Jan; 19(1):87-94.
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    Score: 0.006
  35. What Factors are Associated With 90-day Episode-of-care Payments for Younger Patients With Total Joint Arthroplasty? Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2017 Nov; 475(11):2808-2818.
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    Score: 0.005
  36. Variation and Impact of Multiple Complications on Failure to Rescue After Inpatient Surgery. Ann Surg. 2017 07; 266(1):59-65.
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    Score: 0.005
  37. Ninety-day readmission after colorectal cancer surgery in a Veterans Affairs cohort. J Surg Res. 2016 Apr; 201(2):370-7.
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    Score: 0.005
  38. Sphincter preservation rates after radical resection for rectal cancer in the United States veteran population: opportunity for improvement in early disease. Ann Surg Oncol. 2015 Jan; 22(1):216-23.
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    Score: 0.005
  39. Laparoscopic versus robotic rectal resection for rectal cancer in a veteran population. Am J Surg. 2013 Oct; 206(4):509-17.
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    Score: 0.004
  40. Trans-cutaneous Closure of Central Defects (TCCD) in laparoscopic ventral hernia repairs (LVHR). World J Surg. 2013 Jan; 37(1):42-51.
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    Score: 0.004
  41. Laparoscopic ventral hernia repair: primary versus secondary hernias. J Surg Res. 2013 May 01; 181(1):e1-5.
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    Score: 0.004
  42. Use of a Pfannenstiel incision in minimally invasive colorectal cancer surgery is associated with a lower risk of wound complications. Tech Coloproctol. 2012 Apr; 16(2):127-32.
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    Score: 0.004
  43. Clinical outcomes of oncologic gastrointestinal resections in patients with cirrhosis. Cancer. 2012 Jul 15; 118(14):3494-500.
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    Score: 0.004
  44. Minimally invasive surgery in colon cancer patients leads to improved short-term outcomes and excellent oncologic results. Am J Surg. 2011 Nov; 202(5):528-31.
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    Score: 0.004
  45. Local variations in the epidemiology, microbiology, and outcome of necrotizing soft-tissue infections: a multicenter study. Am J Surg. 2011 Aug; 202(2):139-45.
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    Score: 0.004
  46. A multidisciplinary cancer center maximizes surgeons' impact. J Surg Res. 2011 Nov; 171(1):15-22.
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    Score: 0.003
  47. Establishment of a minimally invasive surgery program leads to decreased inpatient cost of care in veterans with colon cancer. Am J Surg. 2010 Nov; 200(5):632-5.
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    Score: 0.003
  48. Ethnic disparities are reduced in VA colon cancer patients. Am J Surg. 2010 Nov; 200(5):636-9.
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    Score: 0.003
  49. Chlorhexidine-Alcohol versus Povidone-Iodine for Surgical-Site Antisepsis. N Engl J Med. 2010 Jan 07; 362(1):18-26.
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    Score: 0.003
  50. Establishment of a minimally invasive program at a Veterans' Affairs Medical Center leads to improved care in colorectal cancer patients. Am J Surg. 2009 Nov; 198(5):685-92.
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    Score: 0.003
  51. Management of recurrent inguinal hernias. J Am Coll Surg. 2009 Nov; 209(5):653-8.
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    Score: 0.003
  52. Early predictors of anastomotic leaks after colectomy. Tech Coloproctol. 2009 Mar; 13(1):41-7.
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    Score: 0.003
  53. Rectal cancer patients benefit from implementation of a dedicated colorectal cancer center in a Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Am J Surg. 2009 Jul; 198(1):100-4.
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    Score: 0.003
  54. Hurricane Katrina: impact on cardiac surgery case volume and outcomes. Tex Heart Inst J. 2008; 35(3):273-8.
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    Score: 0.003
  55. Polyethylene glycol versus sodium phosphate mechanical bowel preparation in elective colorectal surgery. Am J Surg. 2007 Feb; 193(2):190-4.
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    Score: 0.003
  56. Decellularized human cadaveric dermis provides a safe alternative for primary inguinal hernia repair in contaminated surgical fields. Am J Surg. 2006 Nov; 192(5):e12-7.
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    Score: 0.003
  57. Length of human immunodeficiency virus disease and not immune status is a risk factor for development of anal carcinoma. Am J Surg. 2005 Nov; 190(5):732-5.
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    Score: 0.002
  58. Rectus abdominus myonecrosis: an unrecognized complication of rectus sheath hematoma. J Trauma. 2005 Aug; 59(2):475-7.
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    Score: 0.002
  59. The impact of anesthetic modality on the outcome of carotid endarterectomy. Am J Surg. 2004 Dec; 188(6):741-7.
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    Score: 0.002
  60. Management of complicated umbilical hernias in patients with end-stage liver disease and refractory ascites. Surgery. 2004 Jun; 135(6):679-82.
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    Score: 0.002
  61. Static and dynamic assessment of biomarkers in surgical patients with severe sepsis. Surg Infect (Larchmt). 2004; 5(3):261-8.
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    Score: 0.002
  62. Prognostic factors for the development of gangrenous cholecystitis. Am J Surg. 2003 Nov; 186(5):481-5.
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    Score: 0.002
  63. Laparoscopic ventral hernia repair during the learning curve. Hernia. 2002 Dec; 6(4):182-7.
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    Score: 0.002
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