Publications by authors named "Chanza Fahim Shaikh"

Background: Case volume has been associated with improved outcomes for patients undergoing treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma, often with higher hospital expenditures. We sought to define the cost-effectiveness of hepatocellular carcinoma treatment at high-volume centers.

Methods: Patients diagnosed with hepatocellular carcinoma from 2013 to 2017 were identified from Medicare Standard Analytic Files.

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Background: We sought to determine the association of persistent poverty on patient outcomes relative to US News World Report (USNWR) rankings among individuals undergoing common major surgical procedures.

Methods: Medicare beneficiaries who underwent AAA repair, CABG, colectomy, or lung resection were identified. Multivariable logistic regression was used to evaluate the relationship between care at USNWR hospitals, county-level duration of poverty (never-high poverty (NHP); intermittent high poverty (IHP): persistent-poverty (PP)) and 30-day mortality.

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Introduction: Telemedicine may serve as an important avenue to address disparities in access to cancer care. We sought to define factors associated with telemedicine use among Medicare beneficiaries who underwent hepatopancreatic (HP) surgery, as well as characterize trends in telemedicine usage relative to community vulnerability based on the enactment of the Medicare telemedicine coverage waiver.

Methods: Patients who underwent HP surgery between 2013-2020 were identified from the Medicare Standard Analytic Files (SAF).

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Background: Post-hepatectomy liver failure (PHLF) is a dreaded complication following liver resection for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) with a high mortality rate. We sought to develop a score based on preoperative factors to predict PHLF.

Methods: Patients who underwent resection for HCC between 2000 and 2020 were identified from an international multi-institutional database.

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Article Synopsis
  • The COVID-19 pandemic led to a notable increase in telehealth usage, particularly among cancer surgical patients, but key sociodemographic and clinical characteristics affecting this usage remain unclear.
  • A study involving 2,942 cancer patients revealed that 24.5% received at least one telehealth visit, with factors like age, sex, cancer type, insurance, and county of residence influencing the likelihood of utilizing telehealth services.
  • Despite concerns, the study found no significant difference in telehealth access between patients in high and low Digital Divide Index (DDI) counties, indicating that some patients might face barriers to telehealth regardless of their technological resources.
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Background: The objective of the current study was to summarize current research on burnout among surgical trainees and surgeons during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods: PubMed, SCOPUS, Embase, and Psych INFO were systematically searched for studies that evaluated burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic among surgical trainees and surgeons.

Results: A total of 29 articles met inclusion criteria, most of which originated from the United States (n = 18, 62.

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