Publications by authors named "J Linn"
Background: Hernia repairs are one of the most common general surgery procedures and an essential part of training for general surgery residents. The widespread incorporation of robotic hernia repairs warrants the development of a procedure-specific robotic curriculum to assist novice surgeons in improving technical skills.
Objective: To evaluate a robotic hernia simulation-based curriculum for general surgery residents using video review.
Background: There are several surgical options each with their potential for complications, differences in length of procedure, and in meaningful outcomes. This study aims to explore those outcomes after Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB) and Loop Duodenal Switch (LDS).
Objective: The purpose of this project is to offer a comparative analysis of RYGB and LDS at the NorthShore University Health System for up to 4 years postoperatively.
Ventral Hernia Repair With a Hybrid Absorbable-permanent Preperitoneal Mesh.
Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- - The study focused on evaluating the safety and effectiveness of the GORE SYNECOR Preperitoneal Biomaterial (PRE device) for ventral hernia repairs, involving a retrospective review of outcomes for 148 patients over more than a year post-surgery.
- - Results showed a low incidence of adverse events within 30 days (8.8% overall), with the main complications being surgical site infections (4.8%) and the need for reoperations (2.0%). Importantly, no hernia recurrences were reported during the study.
- - The findings suggest that the PRE device is both safe and effective for complex repairs, combining the benefits of absorbable and permanent mesh materials when placed in the retromuscular
Background: Despite excellent surgical outcomes, a minority of qualified patients undergo weight loss surgery. Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG), an incisionless procedure, has proven to be effective in achieving weight loss and comorbidity improvement. We aim to compare outcomes of ESG to those of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy (LSG).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: Prior investigations regarding the effect of obesity on inguinal hernia repair have been mixed. The aim of our study was to retrospectively compare perioperative outcomes, recurrence rate, and quality of life between obese and non-obese patients undergoing inguinal hernia repair.
Methods: Patients who underwent inguinal hernia repair by any approach at a single institution were identified from a prospectively maintained quality database.