Publications by authors named "B Zangbar"
Robotic versus Laparoscopic Emergency and Acute Care Surgery: Redefining Novelty (RLEARN): feasibility and benefit of robotic cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis at a level 1 trauma center.
Trauma Surg Acute Care Open
December 2024
Background: This study aims to compare outcomes of robotic cholecystectomy (RC) versus laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) in the setting of a level 1 trauma center.
Methods: We performed a retrospective study of our hospital data (2021-2024) on patients who underwent LC or RC. Using a previously validated intraoperative grading system, four grades of cholecystitis were defined as mild (A), moderate (B), severe (C), and extreme (D).
Background: Obesity is a known risk factor for thromboembolic complications in trauma patients. The aim of our study is to evaluate the prevalence of thrombotic complications in obese geriatric patients.
Methods: We performed a retrospective analysis of TQIP (2017-2019).
Background: Hypothermia is known to contribute to poor outcomes in trauma patients during acute phases. The aim of our study is to evaluate the effect of hypothermia on admission, upon in-hospital complications and mortality in adult trauma patients.
Methods: We performed a 5-year analysis of ACS-TQIP database (2017-2021).
Article Synopsis
- This study assesses how traumatic injuries affect pregnant women by analyzing data from a national trauma database, focusing on outcomes like mortality and length of stay.
- Among 947,000 injured females, only 8421 were pregnant, with pregnant patients experiencing more severe injuries, particularly in the thoracic and abdominal areas, and higher rates of firearm-related injuries.
- Despite severe injuries, there was no significant difference in mortality rates between pregnant and non-pregnant patients, though pregnant women had longer ICU stays and higher rates of complications requiring additional interventions.
Introduction: Rib fractures are among the most frequent injuries in trauma. This study aims to assess the current nationwide trends in operative rib fixation and identify predictors of surgical stabilization of rib fractures (SSRFs).
Methods: A 5-y (2017-2021) retrospective analysis of the Trauma Quality Improvement Program database was performed.