2018–2019
  • Altieri MS, Yelika S, Pryor A, Tang J, Nie L, Fu Y, Talamini M, Sbayi S. The effect of the adoption of an acute care surgery service model on volumes of laparoscopic cholecystectomy at a tertiary care center. Scientific Session of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES). Baltimore, MD, April 2019.
  • Basishvili G, Dickler C, Yelika S, Carey E, Fong C, Denoya P. Anal and perianal Paget's Disease: reviewing the literature to create a case series and discover new insights. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2019.
  • Diep G, Frost M, Jacquez R, Sandoval S. A case report of Guillain-Barre syndrome following thermal burn and subsequent.Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2019.
  • Goldberg I, Bates AT, Docimo S, Cohn TD, Pryor AD, Spaniolas K. Safety of bariatric surgery in patient older than 65. American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Annual Meeting. Nashville, TN, November 2018.
  • Goldberg I, Yang J, Park J, Pryor AD, Docimo S, Bates AT, Talamini MA. Surgical trainee impact on bariatric surgery safety. World Congress of Endoscopic Surgery. Seattle, WA, April 2018.
  • Kapadia K, Marquez J, Huston T. Barriers to body contour surgery in post-bariatric patients: is cost the only factor? Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2019.
  • Kaymakcalan O, Singh G, Uddin Z, Abbas A, Hays T, Bui D, Khan S, Khan F, Dagum A. Cancer recurrence and the use of a vacuum assisted closure therapy in a rat model. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2019.
  • Jasinski P, Shah A, Tassiopoulous A. Oral Presentation. Analysis of NSQIP readmissions after general and vascular surgical intervention at a single institution: our experience. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2019.
  • Jasinski P, Yun J, Labropoulos N, Kim H, Kokkosis A. Comparison of males and females presenting for peripheral vascular intervention of superficial femoral artery and popliteal artery in the national VQI database. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2019.
  • Jou C, Perzia B, Mellia J, Carey E, Kapadia K, Sing G, Marquez J, Khan S. Analysis of long-term outcomes of ventral hernia repair performed by plastic surgeons and general surgeons: a single institution review. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2019.
  • Laskowski R, Karim S, Jasinski P, Sbayi S. Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy replacement with laparoscopic assistance: a case report. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2019.
  • Marquez J, Ghosh K, Kapadia K, Ferrier A, Medrano C, Marmor W, Singh G, Vasilakis V, Huston T, Ganz J, Khan S, Dagum A, Bui D. Postoperative Prophylactic antibiotics is not necessary in tissue-expander breast reconstruction: a single-institution's change in protocol. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2019.
  • Marquez J, Zaransky S, Ikizoglu M, Singh G, Huston T. Is the glass-ceiling higher than we think? Gender disparity trends in physician executive positions and academic plastic surgery. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2019.
  • Perzia B, Jou C, Mellia J, Carey E, Kapadia B, Singh G, Marquez J, Khan S. Do national databases underestimate complications in ventral hernia repair? A single institution's perspective. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2019.
  • Perzia B, Marquez J, Vasilakis V, Labropoulos N, Khan S. Systematic review on the prevalence of venous thromboembolism and bleeding in abdominoplasty patients. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2019.
  • Rabenstein A, Chiu R, Seifert F, McLarty A. VA-ECMO outcomes in a single institution; role of diagnosis, age, BMI, and on-going CPR. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2019.
  • Singh G, Hays T, Shekar S, Marquez J, Khan F, Khan S, Dagum A, Bui D. A comparison of the effects of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) and standard surgical dressings (SSD) on outcomes in wounds after resection of a malignancy: a systematic review. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2019.
  • Skripochnik E, Bannazadeh M, Jasinski P, Loh S. Mid-term outcomes of thrombolysis for acute lower extremity ischemia at a tertiary care center. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2019.
  • Thompson H, Altieri M, Yang J, Sun S, Genua J, Pryor A. Emergent versus elective ostomies for colon cancer: is there a difference? Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2019.
  • Wady H, SBadar Z, Farooq Z, Shaw P, Kobayashi K. Avoiding the trap of misdiagnosis: valuable teaching points derived from a case of longstanding popliteal artery entrapment syndrome. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2019.
  • Weller R. Quantifying ambulation after routine bariatric surgery to predict post-operative hospital stay and complication rates. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2019.
  • Yelika S, Carey E, Dickler C, Fong C, Denoya P. Anal and perianal Paget's disease: reviewing the literature to create a case series and discover new insights. American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Scientific Meeting. Cleveland, OH, June 2019.
  • Yelika S, Carey E, Dickler C, Fong C, Denoya P. Anal and perianal Paget's disease: reviewing the literature to create a case series and discover new insights. New York Society of Colorectal Surgeons Residents' Night Meeting. New York, NY, January 2019.
  • Yin C, Marquez J , McAuliffe P, Vasilakis V, Estralla J, Labropoulos. Venous thromboembolism versus bleeding events in massive weight loss patients undergoing single body contouring procedures: a systematic review and pooled analysis. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2019.
2017–2018
  • Abadeer A, Jin J, Brandon G, Kaymakcalan O, Bernstein J, Karinja S, Spector JA. Push to start: engineering a hierarchical vasculature for surgically applicable tissues. American College of Surgeons, Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA, October 2017.
  • Abadeer A, Jin J, Gold B, Kaymakcalan O, Karinja S, Bernstein J, Spector JA. Plug n play: auto-assembly of a hierarchical vasculature in a tissue engineered scaffold. American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL, October 2017.
  • Altieri M, Gulamhusein T, Yang J, Obeid N, Park J, Talamini M, Pryor A. Sleeve gastrectomy — the first three years: evaluation of re-operating, emergency department visits and readmissions for 14,080 patients in New York state. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2018.
  • Altieri M, Yang J, Bevilacqua L, Zhu C, Talamini M, Pryor A. Examining gender disparities in surgical case volumes in the state of New York. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2018.
  • Bader A, Tembelis M, Marquez J, Klein G, Zhu C, Bui D. Comparing superior versus inferior pedicle reduction mammoplasty: evaluation of clinical outcome — a single surgeon’s experience over 10 years. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2018.
  • Basishvili G. Current technology and devices for port closure: review. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2018.
  • Bates A, Tembelis M, Marquez J, Klein G, Zhu C, Bui D. Proportion of laparoscopic versus open inguinal herniorrhaphy by year and patient age: the New York state experience. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2018.
  • Bates A, Yang J, Altieri M, Karim S, Talamini M, Pryor A. Does substance abuse increase risk for post-surgical complications in bariatric patients?. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2018.
  • Bernstein J, Cohen B, Harper A, Kaymakcalan O, Bonassar L, Spector JA. Scaffolding the scaffold: 3D-printed external biodegradable cage mitigates contraction during maturation of elastic cartilage constructs. American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL, October 2017.
  • Bevilacqua L, Simon J, Rutigliano D, Sorrento J, Docimo S Jr., Verma R, Wackett A, Chandran L, Talamini M. Surgical boot camp for fourth year medical students: Impact on objective skills and subjective confidence. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2018.
  • Cary E, Jou C, Marquez J, Shih J, Klein G, Khan S. Abdominal wall reconstruction utilizing biologic meshes: comparison of outcomes and risk for readmission between three different meshes. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2018.
  • Chantachote C, Garry J, Singh G, Sikalas N, Labropoulos N. Antithrombotic agent use in older adult blunt trauma patients: prevalent and deadly. Finalist in Outstanding Poster Competition. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2018.
  • Connolly R. Machine learning to reduce errors and time in patient admissions/consults. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2018.
  • Crean A, Lung B, Yelika S, Lung K, Denoya P. Trends in diagnosis and management of cecal diverticulitis. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2018.
  • Dayan J, Verma R, Shen J, Talati N, Goldman D, Mehrara B, Smith M, Kagan A. Regional patters of fluid accumulation and fat hypertrophy in patients with lower extremity lymphedema: an MRA-based staging system. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2018.
  • Dickler C, Lee K. The use of radiofrequency ablation in treatment of anal fistula. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2018.
  • Diep K, Schelomo M, Kizy S, Huang JL, Jensen EH, Portschy P, Cunningham B, Choudry U, Tuttle TM, Hui JC. The use of indocyanine green angiography in post-mastectomy reconstruction: do outcomes improve over time? Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2018.
  • Ferrara A, Frenkel C, Yang J, Park J, Samara G. Increased parathyroid hormone assay use not improved surgical outcomes. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2018.
  • Fleury M, Masson R. Early predictive factors affecting risk of pneumonia, SICU length of stay and hospital length of stay in trauma patients with isolated rib fractures. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2018.
  • Goldberg I, Talamini M, Pryor A, Docimo S, Bates A, Park J, Yang J, Spaniolas K. Surgical trainee impact on bariatric surgery safety. Oral Presentation. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2018.
  • Groves D, Marquez J, Trostler M, Pamen L, Medrano C, Kapadia K, Huston T. Does bilateral reduction mammoplasty facilitate subsequent weight loss? GStony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2018.
  • Guzman C, Forrester J, Fuchshuber P, Eakin J. Estimating the incidence of stray energy burns during laparoscopic surgery based on two statewide databases and retrospective rates: an opportunity to improve patient safety. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2018.
  • Hesketh A, Yang J, Zhu C, Talamini M, Pryor A. Outcomes of anti-reflux procedures in adolescents. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2018.
  • Hirai K, Lin M, Georgakis G, Chimpiri R, Matthews R, Franceschi D, Sasson A, Kim J. Initial single-center experience with gallium-68 DOTATATE scans for neuroendocrine cancers. Finalist in Outstanding Poster Competition. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2018.
  • Jin J, Bernstein J, Zanotelli M, Toyoda Y, Abadeer A, Karinja S, Kaymakcalan O, Lin A, Torzilli P, Morgan J, Spector JA. Modeling breast cancer metastasis mechanisms in a tissue engineered organo-typic model. Biomedical Engineering Society, Annual Meeting. Phoenix, AZ, October 2017.
  • Jin J, Zanotelli M, Bernstein J, Toyoda Y, Abadeer A, Karinja S, Kaymakcalan O, Torzilli P, Spector JA. Tissue engineering a biomimetic platform for the study of breast cancer metastasis. American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL, October 2017.
  • Jin JL, Bernstein JL, Matthew R. Zanotelli, Toyoda Y, Abadeer A, Karinja SJ, Kaymakcalan O, Lin A, Torzilli P, Morgan JP, Spector JA. A tissue-engineered organo-typic model of breast cancer metastasis. Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgery, Annual Meeting. Newport, RI, September 2017.
  • Jin JL, Zanotelli M, Bernstein J, Toyoda Y, Abadeer A, Karinja S, Kaymakcalan O, Torzilli P, Spector JA. Modeling breast cancer metastasis in a novel three-dimensional biomimetic platform. American College of Surgeons, Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA, October 2017.
  • Karinja S, Lin AJ, Veiseh O, Bernstein J, Jin J, Abadeer A, Kaymakcalan O, Langer RS, Anderson DG, Spector JA. A novel breast implant surface chemistry significantly reduces acute and chronic peri-prosthetic capsule formation in a murine model. American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL, October 2017.
  • Karinja SJ, Lin A, Veiseh O, Bernstein JL, Jin J, Abadeer A, Kaymakcalan O, Langer RS, Anderson DG, Spector JA. A novel small molecule breast implant surface coating significantly reduces peri-prosthetic capsule formation. Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgery, Annual Meeting. Newport, RI, September 2017.
  • Kaymakcalan O, Abadeer A, Harper A, Karinja S, Jin J, Bernstein J, Toyoda Y, Lin A, Morgan J, Galili U, Spector J. Topical modulation of immune-mediated wound healing using the naturally occurring antigen α-Gal. Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgery, Annual Meeting. Newport, RI, September 2017.
  • Kaymakcalan O, Abadeer A, Dong X, Karinja S, Jin J, Harper A, Bernstein J, Toyoda Y, Galili U, Spector JA. α-Gal: antigen-stimulated macrophage-directed accelerated wound healing. American College of Surgeons, Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA, October 2017.
  • Kaymakcalan O, Dong X, Jin J, Akintayo R, Galili U, Spector J. α-Gal: antibody-stimulated, macrophage-directed wound healing. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2018.
  • Kaymakcalan O, Jin J, Ricapito N, Sun Z, Karinja S, Abadeer A, Bernstein J, Putnam D, Spector JA. A novel rapidly biodegradable implantable elastomeric visceral shield for safe and efficient abdominal fascial closure [poster]. American College of Surgeons, Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA, October 2017.
  • Kaymakcalan O, Jin J, Sun Z, Ricapito N, Karinja S, Abadeer A, Bernstein J, Toyoda Y, Morgan J, Putnam D, Spector J. No need to count: an implantable and rapidly resorbable elastomeric shield for laparatomy closure. Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgery, Annual Meeting. Newport, RI, September 2017.
  • Kaymakcalan O, Jin J, Sun Z, Ricapito N, McCorry M, Karinja S, Abadeer A, Putnam D, Spector JA. CC-DHA: a novel elastomeric biomaterial to facilitate abdominal laparotomy closure. Biomedical Engineering Society, Annual Meeting. Phoenix, AZ, October 2017.
  • Klein G, Singh G, Gebre M, Barry R, Trostler M, Marquez J, Huston T, Ganz J, Khan S, Dagum A, Bui D. Acellular dermal matrix sterility: does it affect microbial and clinical outcomes following implantation for breast reconstruction. Oral Presentation. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2018.
  • Lacy R, El-Gohary Y, Gulamhussein T, Scriven R, Shapiro M. The use of computed tomography versus clinical acumen in diagnosing appendicitis in the pediatric population — interim report. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2018.
  • Laskowski R, Jawa R, Mc Cormack J, Huang E, Vosswinkel J, Chaudhary N. The rush to pre-hospital cervical spine clearance: are we at breakneck speed? Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2018.
  • Lin A, Karinja S, Veiseh O, Bernstein J, Jin J, Kaymakcalan O, Toyoda Y, Dong X, Abadeer A, Morrison K, Akintayo R, Langer R, Anderson D, Spector JA. A novel permanent anti-inflammatory molecular coating on silicone implants significantly reduces peri-prosthetic capsule formation [poster]. Biomedical Engineering Society, Annual Meeting. Phoenix, AZ, October 2017.
  • Lin AJ, Karinja S, Jin J, Bernstein J, Toyoda Y, Kaymakcalan O, Spector JA. Optimizing radiation delivery in a murine model of radiation-induced peri-prosthetic capsular fibrosis. Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgery, Annual Meeting. Newport, RI, September 2017.
  • Lin M, Hirai K, Buscaglia J, Davis J, Powers S, Rao M, Georgakis G, Sasson A. Personalized medicine applications for endoscopic derived gastric cancer organoids. Oral Presentation. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2018.
  • Lung B, Crean A, Yelika S, Lung K, Denoya P. Trends in diagnosis and management of cecal diverticulitis. Residents' Night; New York Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. New York, NY, March 2018. First prize for poster presentation!
  • Lung B, Yelika S, Denoya P. Presentation, diagnosis, and treatment modalities for cecal bascule. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2018.
  • Pyke O, Spaniolas K. Docimo S, Talamini M, Bates A, Pryor A. Marginal ulcer continues to be a major source of morbidity over the time following gastric bypass. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2018.
  • Rabenstein A, Fujita KJ, Chiu K, Chiu R, Seifert F, McLarty A. Impact of ongoing CPR on VA-ECMO outcomes. Oral Presentation. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2018.
  • Rabenstein AP, McLarty AJ. Location, location, location — physical location in the hospital for ECMO cannulation affects patient survival to discharge. CREF Symposium. San Diego, CA, September 2018.
  • Simon J, Bevilacqua L, Docimo S, Rutigliano D, Chandran L, Wackett A. Surgical boot camp for fourth-year medical students: impact on surgical skills and confidence. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2018.
  • Singh G, Kaymakcalan O, Uddin S, Wiles B, Cordero J, Rafailovich M, Simon M, Bui D. Assessment of vascularized constructs within hard and soft tissues. Finalist in Outstanding Poster Competition. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2018.
  • Sosulski A, Burjonrappa S, Coren C, Brathwaite C. Laparoscopic paraesophageal hiatal hernia repair in a 13-month-old infant. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2018.
  • Svestka M, Laskowski R, Samara G. The novel treatment of traumatic submandibular gland fracture with placement of sialo endoscopic stent. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2018.
  • Svestka M. Increased incidence of surgical site infection with a body mass index of >35 following abdominal wall reconstruction with open component separation. American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress. San Diego, CA, October 2017.
  • Svestka M, Docimo S, Spaniolas K, Bates A, Sbayi S, Schnur J, Talamini M, Pryor A. Increased incidence of surgical site infection with a body mass index of >35 following abdominal wall reconstruction with open component separation. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2018.
  • Weller R. Early ambulation after surgery in the age of fitness tracking. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2018.
  • Yelika S, Lung B, Crean A, Denoya P. Intestinal aspergillosis: patterns of clinical presentation and management. A systematic review [podium presentation]. Residents' Night; New York Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. New York, NY, March 2018.
  • Yelika S, Lung B, Crean A, Denoya P. Intestinal aspergillosis: patterns of clinical presentation and management. A systematic review [podium presentation]. Annual Meeting of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. Nashville, TN, April 2018.
  • Yelika S, Lung B, Crean A, Denoya P. Patterns of clinical manifestations and management of intestinal aspergillosis. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2018.
2016–2017
  • Abadeer A, Dong X, Zhang P, Asanbe OA, Hooper RC, Jin JL, Kaymakcalan OE, Akintayo RM, Weinreb RH, Spector JA. Collagen microsphere scaffolds (MSS): a novel scaffold to improve cellular invasion and neovascularization. New York Academy of Medicine, Glorney-Raisbeck Medical and Dental Student Forum. New York, NY, August 2016.
  • Abadeer AI, Gold B, Jin J, Dong X, Delgorio P, Kaymakcalan O, Karinja S, Bernstein J, Weinreb R, Spector J. Optimizing vascular invasion into hydrogel scaffolds using bioactive sphingolipids. Plastic Surgery Research Council, Annual Meeting. Durham, NC, May 2017.
  • Altieri M, Yang J, Hajagos J, Park J, Gasparis A, Konstantinos S, Shroyer AL, Talamini M. Evaluation of compliance with recommendations for VTE prophylaxis and the impact of alternate regimens on post-operative bleeding and thrombotic complications following bariatric surgical procedures. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2017.
  • Altieri, M, Yang J, Park J, Novikov D, Kang L, Konstantinos S, Talamini M, Pryor A. Utilization of reconstructive procedures following weight loss surgery: a study of 37,806 patients. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2017.
  • Altieri M, Yang J, Talamini M, Pryor M. Increasing common bile duct injury and decreasing utilization of intraoperative cholangiogram and common bile duct exploration over 14 years. An analysis of outcomes in New York State. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2017.
  • Bernstein JL, Morrison KA, Cohen BP, Harper A, Kaymakcalan O, Lawrence J. Bonassar, Spector JA. Fabrication of the first full-scale human auricular chondrocyte derived ear scaffold for clinical application. Plastic Surgery Research Council, Annual Meeting. Durham, NC, May 2017.
  • Cagino K, Altieri M, Yang J, Nie L, Talamini M, Spaniolas K, Denoya P, Pryor A. Effect of academic status on outcomes of colorectal surgery. Digestive Disease Week. Chicago, IL, May 2017.
  • Chantachote C, Yelida S. An innovative irrigating wound protector for colorectal surgery. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2017.
  • Chao E, Amadi C, Maxwell C, Czerwonka L. Development and utilization of a patient decision aid for management of thyroid nodules. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2017.
  • Dickler C, Holecek W, Kowal R, Grecu L, Bilfinger T. Single center prospective analysis of diaphragmatic function pre- and post-cardiac surgery. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2017.
  • El-Gohary Y, Gulamhussein T, Lacey R, Scriven R, Shapiro M. The use of computed tomography versus clinical acumen in diagnosing appendicitis in the pediatric population — interim report. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2017.
  • Fleury M-L. The combined use of prophylactic serum PTH and intraoperative reduction of serum PTH to predict the development of clinically symptomatic hypocalcemia following parathyroidectomy for primary hyperparathyroidism. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2017.
  • Frenkel CH, Yang J, Zhang M, Ferrara AJ, Telem DA, Samara GJ. Gastrostomy tube utilization in transoral robotic surgery with neck dissection. American College of Surgeons. Washington, DC, October 2016.
  • Frenkel C, Yang J, Zhans M, Ferrara A, Telem D, Samara G. Gastrostomy tube utilization in transoral robotic surgery with neck dissection. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2017. Finalist in Outstanding Poster Competition.
  • Gioia W, Fahd A. Traumatic blunt cardiac rupture. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2017.
  • Goldberg I, Choi H, Spaniolas K, Pryor A. Outcomes of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomies depending on 1st assistant training level. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2017.
  • Gooch J, O'Hea B, Telem D, Yang J, Park J, Bui D, Khan S. Assessing the effect of New York State (NYS) legislation on autologous tissue based post-mastectomy reconstruction rates. Plastic Surgery Research Council. Washington, DC, May 2017.
  • Gooch J, O'Hea B, Telem D, Yang J, Park J, Bui D, Khan S. Assessing the effect of New York State (NYS) legislation on autologous tissue based post-mastectomy reconstruction rates. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2017.
  • Groves D, Bates A, Yang J, Zhu C, Spaniolas K, Docimo S, Talamini M, Pryor A. Hernia-related mesh infection: when does it happen and who gets it? Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2017. Finalist in Outstanding Poster Competition.
  • Guzman C. Socioeconomic and gender disparities in liver and intrahepatic bile duct cancer diagnosis and treatment. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2017.
  • Hesketh A, Behr C, Soffer S, Hong A, Glick R. Latrogenic esophageal perforation in neonates. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2017.
  • Janssen P, Trostler M, Pannucci C, Khan S. Venous thromboembolism risk using Caprini scores amongst outpatient aesthetic surgery patients who receive no chemoprophylaxis. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2017.
  • Jin J, Akintayo R, Weinreb R, Dong X, Kaymakcalan O, Abadeer A, Karinja S, Spector JA. A three-dimensional vascularized tissue-engineered model for the investigation of interstitial extracellular matrix mechanics and transendothelial migration in breast cancer. American College of Surgeons, Annual Meeting. Washington, DC, October 2016.
  • Jin J, Akintayo R, Weinreb R, Morrison K, Dong X, Kaymakcalan O, Abadeer A, Karinja S, Spector J. A novel vascularized three-dimensional tissue-engineered model for breast cancer metastasis [poster]. Biomedical Engineering Society, Annual Meeting. Minneapolis, MN, October 2016.
  • Jin J, Kaymakcalan O, Weinreb R, Dong X, Morrison K, Akintayo R, Spector J. Utilizing shear stress to optimize endoluminal linings within pre-vascularized engineered tissues [poster]. American Society of Plastic Surgery, Annual Meeting. Los Angeles, CA, September 2016.
  • Jin J, Kaymakcalan O, Weinreb RH, Toyoda Y, Dong X, Abadeer A, Akintayo R, Karinja S, Spector JA. Shear stress induces vascular maturation within pre-vascularized engineered tissues [poster]. Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgery, Annual Meeting. Baltimore, MD, October 2016.
  • Jin J, Yoshiko Toyoda, Kaymakcalan O, Abadeer A, Bernstein JL, Dong X, Karinja S, Akintayo R, Spector JA. Utilizing shear stress to optimize endoluminal linings withinn pre-vascularized engineered tissues. Plastic Surgery Research Council, Annual Meeting. Durham, NC, May 2017.
  • Jin JL, Akintayo R, Weinreb R, Dong X, Kaymakcalan O, Abadeer A, Karinja S, Spector JA. A three-dimensional vascularized tissue-engineered model for the investigation of interstitial extracellular matrix mechanics and transendothelial migration in breast cancer [poster]. Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgery, Annual Meeting. Baltimore, MD, October 2016.
  • Jin JL, Akintayo R, Weinreb R, Morrison KA, Dong X, Kaymakcalan O, Abadeer A, Karinja S, Spector JA. Investigation of interstitial extracellular matrix mechanics and transendothelial migration in a three-dimensional tissue-engineered model for breast cancer metastasis [poster]. Biomedical Engineering Society, Annual Meeting. Minneapolis, MN, October 2016.
  • Karim S, Labropoulos N. Aberrations in peripheral arterial ultrasound as a marker of underlying cardiac disease. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2017.
  • Karim S, Shah A, Schnur J. Increasing efficacy and efficiency in treatment and discharge for patients with uncomplicated and complicated appendicitis. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2017.
  • Karinja S, Morrison KA, Akintayo R, Jin J, Weinreb R, Kaymakcalan O, Dong X, Abadeer A, Westblade LF, Golkowski C, Spector JA. Non-thermal plasma treatment safely and rapidly disinfects MRSA-infected wounds [poster]. Biomedical Engineering Society 2016, Annual Meeting. Minneapolis, MN, October 2016.
  • Karinja S, Veiseh O, Bernstein J, Akintayo R, Jin J, Dong X, Abadeer A, Kaymakcalan O, Morrison KA, Langer RS, Anderson DG, Spector JA. Better living through chemistry: a novel breast implant surface coating significantly reduces peri-prosthetic capsule formation [poster]. New York Regional Society of Plastic Surgeons, Annual Residents Night. New York, NY, March 2017.
  • Karinja S, Veiseh O, Bernstein J, Akintayo R, Jin J, Dong X, Abadeer A, Kaymakcalan O, Morrison KA, Langer RS, Anderson DG, Spector JA. Better living through chemistry: a novel breast implant surface coating significantly reduces peri-prosthetic capsule formation. American Association of Plastic Surgeons, Annual Meeting. Austin, TX, March 2017.
  • Karinja SJ, Bernstein JL, Akintayo R, Jin J, Dong X, Kaymakcalan O, Abadeer A, Morrison KA, Westblade LF, Golkowski C, Spector JA. reating infected wounds in the era of antibiotic resistance: non-thermal plasma safely and rapidly treats MRSA-infected wounds. Plastic Surgery Research Council, Annual Meeting. Durham, NC, May 2017.
  • Karinja SJ, Omid Veiseh, Bernstein J, Akintayo R, Jin J, Dong X, Abadeer A, Kaymakcalan O, Morrison KA, Langer RS, Anderson DG, Spector JA. Better living through chemistry: a novel breast implant surface coating significantly reduces peri-prosthetic capsule formation. Plastic Surgery Research Council, Annual Meeting. Durham, NC, May 2017.
  • Kaymakcalan O, Abadeer A, Dong X, Akintayo R, Karinja S, Jin J, Bernstein J, Galili U, Spector JA. α-Gal stimulated macrophage invasion to accelerate wound closure [poster]. New York Regional Society of Plastic Surgeons, Annual Residents Night. New York, NY, March 2017.
  • Kaymakcalan O, Dong X, Jin J, Akintayo R, Morrison K, Weinreb R, Galili U, Spector J. Improving wound healing using alpha-gal: antibody stimulated macrophage directed wound healing. American Society of Plastic Surgery, Annual Meeting. Los Angeles, CA, September 2016.
  • Kaymakcalan O, Dong X, Jin J, Akintayo R, Morrison K, Weinreb R, Galili U, Spector J. α-Gal: antibody stimulated, macrophage directed wound healing. Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgery, Annual Meeting. Baltimore, MD, October 2016.
  • Kaymakcalan O, Jin J, Harper A, Dong X, Yoshiko Toyoda, Abadeer A, Morrison K, Weinreb R, Spector J. Development of a fibrovascular tissue flap from decellularized renal tissue. Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgery, Annual Meeting. Baltimore, MD, October 2016.
  • Klein G, Verma R, Xu Y, Rafaelovich M, Khan S, Bui D, Dagum A. Using digital image speckle correlation to optimize botox injection sites: a prospective crossover trial. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2017. Winner of Outstanding Poster Competition.
  • Klein G, Landford W, Yang J, Shroyer AL, O'Hea B, Dagum A, Bui D, Khan S. Risk analysis for post-operative complications after immediate tissue expander breast reconstruction (TE-IBR). Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2017.
  • Klein G, Laskowski R, Timashpolsky A, Lipoff D, Yang J, Bui D, Dagum A, Khan S. Assessing clinical risk factors for early (30 day) and late (1 year) re-admission following immediate breast reconstruction. Plastic Surgery — The Meeting. Los Angeles, CA, September 2016.
  • Klein G, Laskowski R, Timashpolsky A, Lipoff D, Yang J, Yin D, Bui D, Dagum A, Khan S. Risk factors for early (30 day) and late (1 year) readmission following breast reconstruction in New York State. American College of Surgeons. Washington, DC, October 2016.
  • Klein GM, Verma R, Xu Y, Rafaelovich M, Khan SU, Bui DT, Dagum AB. Using digital image speckle correlation to optimize botox injection sites: a prospective crossover trial. Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons. Baltimore, MD, October 2016.
  • Laskowski R, McCormack J, Jawa R, Chaudhary N. Trends in pre-hospital cervical spine immobilization and cervical spine injury rates over 6 years at an American College of Surgeons Level 1 Trauma Center. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2017.
  • Marquez J, Trostler M, Dagum A, Bui D. Retrospective evaluation of plastic surgery reconstruction in lower extremity trauma. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2017.
  • Morrison KA, Abadeer A MS, Weinreb R, Jin J, Kaymakcalan O, Dong X, Ginsberg M, Spector JA. Optimizing the fabrication and maturation of pre-vascularized tissue engineered flaps by reducing ambient oxygen tension. Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgery, Annual Meeting. Baltimore, MD, October 2016.
  • Morrison KA, Akintayo R, Jin J, Kaymakcalan O, Weinreb R, Dong X, Westblade LF, Golkowski C, Spector JA. Non-thermal plasma treatment safely and rapidly eradicates MRSA from infected wounds. American Society of Plastic Surgery, Annual Meeting. Los Angeles, CA, September 2016.
  • Morrison KA, Akintayo R, Jin J, Weinreb R, Kaymakcalan O, Dong X, Karinja S, Westblade LF, Golkowski C, Spector JA. Rapid and safe disinfection of MRSA infected wounds using non-thermal plasma. Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgery, Annual Meeting. Baltimore, MD, October 2016.
  • Morrison KA, Kaymakcalan O, Ricapito N, Weinreb R, Jin J, Akintayo R, Dong X, Putnam DA, Spector JA. Moving beyond the malleable: a biosynthetic, rapidly degradable implantable device to facilitate fascial closure for abdominal surgery. Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgery, Annual Meeting. Baltimore, MD, October 2016.
  • Mukit M, Trostler M, Kelly R, Dhillon S, Klein G, Huston T, Gelfand M, Khan S, Bui D. Key factors in predicting cephalic vein graft usage in autologous breast reconstruction. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2017.
  • Nzeribe A, Kokkosis A. Comparison of etiologies for primary functional fistula failure in newly created arteriovenous fistulae. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2017.
  • Obeid N, Altieri M, Yang J, Park J, Price K, Bates A, Pryor A. Patterns of reoperation after failed fundoplication: an analysis of 9,462 patients. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2017.
  • Petit-Frere W. Racial disparities in mitral valve repair vs. mitral valve replacement: a review of the literature and a descriptive analysis of patient data at Stony Brook University Medical Center. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2017.
  • Pyke O, Rubano J, Vosswinkel J McCormack J, Huang E, Jawa R. Admission of older blunt thoracic trauma patients directly to the intensive care unit improves outcomes. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2017.
  • Rabenstein A, Gioia W, Salhab K. Elective medical management of three patients with an acute type A aortic dissection: case series and a review of the literature. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2017.
  • Ross H, Weinreb, Morrison KA, Jin J, Dong X, Kaymakcalan O, Akintayo R, Mukherjee S, Spector JA. Facilitated self assembly of pre-vascularized tissue engineered constructs. American College of Surgeons, Annual Meeting. Washington, DC, October 2016.
  • Shih J, Klein G, Peredo A, Yang J, Xu J, Khan S. Panniculectomy with simultaneous ventral hernia repair: a retrospective analysis of surgical outcomes. Plastic Surgery — The Meeting. Los Angeles, CA, September 2016.
  • Shih J, Klein GM, Yang J, Xu J, Telem DA, Khan SU. Clinical outcomes after simultaneous ventral hernia repair and panniculectomy in New York State: a 5-year retrospective cohort study. American College of Surgeons. Washington, DC, October 2016.
  • Shih J, Peck J, Yang J, Xu J, Telem D, Khan S. Clinical outcomes following simultaneous ventral hernia repair and panniculectomy in NY State: 5-year retrospective cohort study. Brooklyn and Long Island Chapter of the American College of Surgeons. Garden City, NY, May 2017. First Place in Murry Friedman Competition.
  • Simon J, Abbas SK, Yelika SB, You K, Lee KP, Bergamaschi R. The impact of learning curve on robotic rectal cancer surgery on outcomes. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2017.
  • Singh G, Liang K, Cordero J, Wiles B, Klein G, Simon M, Rafailovich M, Bui D, Khan S, Labropoulos N, Dagum A. A novel methodology to generate tissue-engineered vascular grafts for skin flaps. Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons. Baltimore, MD, October 2016.
  • Stvropoulos S, Sosulski A, Modayil R, Gurram K, Brathwaite C, Charles C, Boinpally H, Grendell J. Use of per oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) in pediatric patients as a primary or rescue therapy for achalasia. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2017.
  • Svestka M, Docimo S. Endoscopic evaluation of the postoperative bariatric surgery patient. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2017.
  • Trostler M, Mukit M, Restle D, Dagum D, Pannucci C, Khan S. Head-to-head comparison of bleeding and venous thromboembolism (VTE) risk with preoperative heparin vs. preoperative and extended duration postoperative enoxaparin in abdominal body contouring patients. Plastic Surgery Research Council. Washington, DC, May 2017.
  • Trostler M, Jannsen P, Pannucci C, Khan S. An examination of venous thromboembolism risk using caprini scores amongst outpatient aesthetic surgery patients who receive no chemoprophylaxis. Plastic Surgery Research Council. Washington, DC, May 2017.
  • Trostler M, Singh G, Liang K, Cordero J, Wiles B, Marmorat C, Rafailovich M, Labropoulos N, Bui D, Khan S, Simon M, Dagum A. Creating a novel bioengineered vascular conduit: cell-seeded vascular grafts with biocompatible construction. Brooklyn and Long Island Chapter of the American College of Surgeons. Garden City, NY, May 2017. Third Place in Murry Friedman Competition.
  • Zhao K, Kim J, Telem D, Yang J, Parikh P. Current trends and effectiveness in percutaneous cholecystostomy tube utilization. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2017.
2015–2016
  • Abbas S, Bergamaschi R. Extralevator vs. non-extralevator abdominoparineal resection for rectal cancer. New York Society Colon and Rectal Surgeons. New York, NY, March 2016.
  • Abbas S, Giuratrabocchetta S, You K, Khan S, Shroyer KR, Bergamaschi R. Extralevator with vertical rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap vs. non-extralevator abdominoperineal excision for rectal cancer: a randomized controlled trial. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2016. Finalist in Outstanding Poster Competition.
  • Altieri M, Almasry I, Jones T, McPhee C, McCormack J, Huang E, Eckardt P, Shapiro M, Eckardt S, Vosswinkel J, Jawa R. Implanted cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) and pacemakers: markers for adverse outcomes following trauma. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2016.
  • Altieri M, Cervo K, Pryor A, Recio F, Hymowitz G, Talamini M, Telem D. Influence of race and gender on body perception and bariatric surgery: a survey of the general population. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2016.
  • Altieri M, Levites H, Telem D, Halbert CA, Scriven R, Thornton D, Pryor AD. Effect of minimally invasive surgery fellowship on residents' case log. Scientific Sessions. Digestive Disease Week. San Diego, CA, May 2016.
  • Altieri M, Pagnotti G, Corthals A, Shroyer K, Pryor A, Talamini M, Telem D. Autologous augmentation of hiatal hernia repair with filtered platelet concentrate improves tissue remodeling in a swing model. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2016.
  • Altieri M, Tuppo C, Hoffman D, Rosenstein J, Telem D, Pryor A. Effect of early ambulation on hospital length of stay following bariatric surgery. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2016.
  • Altieri M, Yang J, Xu J, Bates A, Talamini M, Pryor A, Telem D. Outcomes following robotic ventral hernia repair: a study of 21,565 patients in the state of New York. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2016.
  • Altieri M, Yang J, Xu J, Bates A, Talamini M, Telem D, Pryor A. Fellowship status is associated with improved perioperative outcomes following hepato-pancreato-biliary procedures. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2016.
  • Altieri M, Yang J, Xu J, Bates A, Talamini M, Telem D, Pryor A. Fellowship status of a hospital has no effect on outcomes following foregut surgeries. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2016.
  • Altieri MS, Pagnotti G, Corthals A, Shroyer K, Pryor AD, Kikhia R, Talamini MA, Telem DA. Autologous augmentation of hiatal hernia repair with filtered platelet concentrate improves tissue remodeling in a swine model. 2016 Scientific Session of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES). Boston, MA, March 2016.
  • Altieri MS, Yang J, Pryor AD, Xu J, Bates AT, Cramer M, Talamini MA, Telem DA. Outcomes following robotic ventral hernia repair: a study of 21, 565 patients in the State of New York. 2016 Scientific Session of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES). Boston, MA, March 2016.
  • Azizi R, Janssen P, Mukit M, Klein G, Timashpolsky A, Vosswinkel J, Dagum A. Ruling out craniofacial fractures without CT imaging: a retrospective comparison of three clinical scoring systems. Brooklyn and Long Island Chapter of the American College of Surgeons/Nassau Surgical Society Annual Clinic Day. Uniondale, NY, December 2015.
  • Bates AT, Yang J, Altieri MS, Talamini MA, Pryor AD, Telem DA. Individualizing counseling for the bariatric patient: a predictive model for long-term mortality following bariatric surgery. 2016 Scientific Session of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES). Boston, MA, March 2016.
  • Chantachote C, Abbas S, Simon J, Bergamaschi R. Rectal gastrointestinal stromal tumor case report and review. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2016.
  • Chao E, Regenbogen E. Analyzing outcomes and predictive factors of post-tracheostomy complications. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2016.
  • Cramer M, Yang J, Altieri MS, Pryor AD, Xue Y, Talamini MA, Telem DA. Multi-center analysis of robotic inguinal hernia outcomes across New York State. 2016 Scientific Session of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES). Boston, MA, March 2016.
  • Dickler C, Bergamaschi R. Blind colostomy: still a viable option?. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2016.
  • Dong X, Zhang P, Morrison KA, Asanbe OA, Jin J, Kaymakcalan O, Hooper RC, Spector JA. Three-dimensional collagen microsphere scaffold (MSS): for a novel hydrogel architecture to improve cellular invasion and neovascularization. New York Regional Society of Plastic Surgeons, Annual Residents Night. New York, NY, March 2016.
  • El-Gohary Y, Gulamhussein T, Scriven R, Shapiro M. The use of computed tomography versus clinical acumen in diagnosing appendicitis in the pediatric population. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2016.
  • El-Gohary Y, Pagkratis S, Lee T, Scriven RJ. Supernumerary ovary presenting as a paraduodenal duplication cyst. J Pediatr Surg Case Rep 2015;3:316-9.
  • El-Gohary Y, Wiersch J, Tulachan S, Xiao X, Guo P, Rymer C, Fischbach S, Prasadan K, Shiota C, Gaffar I, Song Z, Galambos C, Esni F, Gittes GK. Intraislet pancreatic ducts can give rise to insulin-positive cells. Endocrinology 2016;157:166-75.
  • Ferrara AJ, David S. A randomized controlled trial evaluating the use of extracellular matrix (ECM) scaffolds in reducing colorectal anastomotic leak rates. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2016.
  • Frenkel C, Regenbogen E, Telem D, Yang J, Zhang M, Samara G. Concurrent transoral robotic surgery (TORS) with neck dissection may offer length of stay benefit in the treatment of head and neck cancer. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2016.
  • Ganz J, Klein G, Marquez J, Novikov B, Dagum A, Khan S, Bui D, Huston T. Is preoperative urinalysis prior to breast reconstruction justified? Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2016.
  • Gioia W, Shroyer A, Bilfinger TV, Seifert F. Using failure to rescue as new quality assurance metric. American Association for Thoracic Surgery Annual Meeting. Baltimore, MD, May 2016.
  • Gioia W, Shroyer AL, Romeiser J, Bilfinger T, Seifert F. Using failure to rescue as a new quality assurance metric. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2016.
  • Gooch J, Yang J, Park J, Telem D, Khan S, O'Hea B. Increases in immediate post mastectomy reconstruction in New York State are related to changes in state law. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2016.
  • Hartendorp P, Hardendorp P. A surgeon's role in intestinal endometriosis. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2016.
  • Hesketh A, Maloney C, Behr C, Edelman M, Glick R, Al-Abed Y, Symons M, Soffer S, Steinberg B. The macrophage inhibitor CNI-1493 block metastasis in a mouse model of Ewing sarcoma through inhibition of extravasation. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2016.
  • Janssen P, Mukit M, Klein G, Timashpolsky A, Azizi R, Vosswinkel J, Dagum A. Ruling out craniofacial fractures without CT imaging: A retrospective examination of three clinical scoring systems. European Plastic Surgery Research Council. Brussels, Belgium, May 2016.
  • Janssen P, Mukit M, Klein G, Timashpolsky A, Azizi R, Vosswinkel J, Dagum A. Ruling out craniofacial fractures without CT imaging: a retrospective comparison of three clinical scoring systems. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2016.
  • Jasinski P, Labropoulos N, Tassiopoulos A. Factors affecting follow-up compliance in patients following endovascular aneurysm repair. Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery Annual Symposium. Las Vegas, NV, March 2016.
  • Karim S, Labropoulos N. Aberrations in peripheral arterial ultrasound as a marker of underlying cardiac disease. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2016.
  • Klein G, Borrero M, Khan S, Bui D, Dagum A, Sandoval S. Prospective trial of indocaynine green angiography in the surgical evaluation of partial thickness burn wounds. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2016.
  • Klein G, Dhawan A, Laskowski R, Peredo A, Kelly R, Gelfand M, Khan S, Bui D, Dagum A. Comparison of the basal view and a previously standardized cleft lip rating scale. European Plastic Surgery Research Council. Brussels, Belgium, May 2016.
  • Klein G, Dhawan A, Laskowski R, Peredo A, Kelly R, Gelfand M, Khan S, Bui D, Dagum A. Comparison of the basal view and a previously standardized cleft lip rating scale. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2016.
  • Klein G, Landon J, Peredo A, Hamade M, Khan S. Secondary breast reconstruction revision utilizing strattice sling for correction of implant malposition. International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. Mykonos, Greece, June 2016.
  • Klein G, Laskowski R, Timashpolsky A, Lipoff D, Bui D, Dagum A, Khan S. Assessing clinical risk factors for earl (30 day) and late (1 year) readmissions rates following immediate breast reconstruction. European Plastic Surgery Research Council. Brussels, Belgium, May 2016.
  • Klein G, Laskowski R, Timashpolsky A, Lipoff D, Bui D, Dagum A, Khan S. Tracking readmission rates following breast reconstruction: 30-day, 90-day, and 1-year follow-up. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2016.
  • Klein G, Nasser A, Phillips B, Gersch R, Fourman M, Lilo S, Fritz J, Khan S, Dagum A, Bui D. Is sterile better than aseptic? Comparing the microbiology of acellular dermal matrices. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2016.
  • Klein G, Peredo A, Landon J, Khan S. Secondary breast reconstruction revision utilizing Strattice sling for correction of implant. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2016.
  • Klein G, Wang L, Phillips B, Khan S, Dagum A, Bui D. The effect of antibiotic and drain duration on infectious complications following alloplastic breast reconstruction. Plastic Surgery Research Council. New York, NY, May 2016.
  • Klein G, Wang L, Phillips B, Khan S, Dagum A, Bui D. The effect of antibiotic and drain duration of postoperative complications following alloplastic breast reconstruction. New York Regional Society of Plastic Surgeons Resident's Night. New York, NY, March, 2016.
  • Klein G, Wang L, Phillips B, Khan S, Dagum A, Bui D. The effect of antibiotic and drain duration on postoperative complications following alloplastic breast reconstruction. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2016.
  • Landon J, Klein G, Peredo A, Hamade M, Khan S. Secondary breast reconstruction revision utilizing strattice sling for correction of implant malposition. Annual John Knowles Swinburne Memorial Lecture Series. Garden City, NY, May 2016.
  • Landon J, Klein G, Peredo A, Hamade M, Khan SU. Secondary breast reconstruction revision utilizing strattice sling for correction of implant malposition. American Society of Plastic Surgery Senior Residents Conference. Boston, MA, October 2015.
  • Landon J, Klein G, Peredo A, Hamade M, Khan SU. Secondary breast reconstruction revision utilizing strattice sling for correction of implant malposition. Brooklyn and Long Island Chapter of the American College of Surgeons/Nassau Surgical Society Annual Clinic Day. Uniondale, NY, December 2015.
  • Liang K, Singh G, Cordero J, Wiles B, Rafailovich M, Klein G, Labropoulos N, Bui D, Khan S, Simon M, Dagum A. Biomimetric optimization of blood vessel composition and mechanical properties. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2016.
  • Monastiriotis S, Jasinski P, Arunachalam S, Tassiopoulos, A, Labropoulos, N. Prevalence of internalization of external carotid artery in patients with ipsilateral internal carotid artery occlusion. Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery Annual Symposium. Las Vegas, NV, March 2016.
  • Morrison KA, Dong X, Asanbe OA, Kierkels E, Kaymakcalan O, Toyoda Y, Weinreb R, Golkowski C, Spector JA. Non-thermal plasma: safe, versatile technology for device sterilization and wound healing applications. Plastic Surgery Research Council, Annual Meeting. New York, NY, May 2016.
  • Pagkratis S, Gracia G. Management of small bowel obstruction. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2016.
  • Pyke O, Rubano J, Huang E, McCormack J, Vosswinkel J, Jawa R. Admission of older thoracic trauma patients to the intensive care unit (ICU) improves outcomes: preliminary findings. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2016.
  • Restle D, Klein G, Khan F, Hoda S, Khan S, Bui D. Is negative pressure wound therapy safe to use after sarcoma resection? Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2016.
  • Restle D, Klein G, Khan F, Hoda S, Khan S, Bui D. The safety and efficacy of utilizing negative pressure wound therapy after sarcoma resection. European Plastic Surgery Research Council. Brussels, Belgium, May 2016.
  • Shah A, Mufti M. Application of ERAS principles to postoperative care after bariatric surgery. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2016.
  • Shih J, Klein G, Peredo A, Khan S. Comparative analysis of clinical outcomes associated with traditional versus fleur-de-lis panniculectomy. International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. Mykonos, Greece, June 2016.
  • Shih J, Klein G, Peredo A, Khan S. Does the addition of a vertical resection increase complications in panniculectomy? Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2016.
  • Shih J, Klein G, Peredo A, Novikov D, Khan S. A study of patient outcomes following panniculectomy with concomitant ventral hernia repair. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2016.
  • Singh G, Klein G, Bui D, Khan S, Dagum A. Development of a novel way to create larger vascular conduits of different biomaterials. European Plastic Surgery Research Council. Brussels, Belgium, May 2016.
  • Singh G, Klein G, Wiles B, Cordero J, Simon M, Rafailovich M, Bui D, Khan S, Labropoulos N, Dagum A. Development of a tissue-engineered autologous vascular graft (TEAVG): a therapeutic product for the treatment of skin cancer and vascular disorders. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2016.
  • Sosulski A, Horn H, Zhang L, Coletti C, Vathipadiekal V, Castro C, Birrer M, Nagano O, Saya H, Lage K, Donahoe P, Pepin D. CD44 splice variant v8-10 as a marker of serous ovarian cancer prognosis. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2016.
  • Spentzouris G, Labropoulos N, Foegh P, Gasparis A, Tassiopoulos A, Bækgaard N. Update results of prospective long-term comparison of anticoagulation treatment versus thrombolysis in patients with acute iliofemoral thrombosis. American Venous Forum. Orlando, FL, February 2016.
  • Spentzouris G, Mulvihill Z, Hines G. Carotid endarterectomy in Moyamoya disease: a case report. New York Society for Vascular Surgery. New York, NY, October 2015.
  • Svestka M. Case report: small bowel obstruction caused by spontaneous duodenal hematoma. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2016.
  • Timashpolsky A, Gulamhusein TM, Shih J, Klein GM, Dagum AB, Gelfand MA, Bui DT. The role of ALT flaps in foot reconstruction: assessing functional and aesthetic outcomes. Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons. Philadelphia, PA, September 2015.
  • Toyoda Y, Jin J, Morrison KA, Dong X, Harper A, Asanbe OA, Weinreb R, Kaymakcalan O, Spector JA. In vivo anastomosis of tissue engineered vascular network. American Association of Plastic Surgeons. New York, NY, May 2016.
  • Trostler M, Restle D, Klein G, Khan S. Postoperative DVT prophylaxis after abdominoplasty, panniculectomy, and liposuction. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2016.
  • Verma R, Klein G, Crusco S, Khan S, Dagum A, Bui D. The effect of axillary lymph node sampling during mastectomy on breast reconstruction complications. European Plastic Surgery Research Council. Brussels, Belgium, May 2016.
  • Verma R, Klein G, Crusco S, Khan S, Dagum A, Bui D. The effect of axillary lymph node sampling during mastectomy on breast reconstruction complications. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2016.
  • Zabrocka K, Hsieh L, Yang J, Xue Y, Telem D, Scriven R, Lee T. Review of pediatric laparoscopic cholecystectomies in NY state: surgeon differences in surgical outcomes. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2016.
  • Zhao K, Kim J, Telem D, Yang J, Talamini M, Parikh P. Current trends and effectiveness in percutaneous cholecystostomy tube utilization. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2016.
  • Zheng R, Yang J, Chen H, Altieri MS, Bates AT, Pryor AD, Talamini MA, Telem DA. Long-term incidence of contralateral primary hernia repair following unilateral inguinal hernia repair in a cohort of 50,220 patients. 2016 Scientific Session of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES). Boston, MA, March 2016.
2014–2015
  • Abbas S, Chantachote C, Gracia G. Acute gallbladder volvulus: an unexpected intraoperative finding. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2015.
  • Abbas S, Connolly TM, Zitelny E, Bergamaschi R. Evaluation for rectal cancer before proceeding with a restorative proctocolectomy for ulcerative colitis. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2015.
  • Altieri M, Telem DA, Scriven RJ, Thornton D, Halbert C, Pryor AD. Effect of minimally invasive surgery fellowship on residents' case log. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2015.
  • Altieri M, Yang J, Telem DA, Meng Z, Frenkel C, Halbert C, Talamini MA, Pryor AD. Lap band outcomes from 19, 221 patients across centers and over a decade within the state of New York. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2015.
  • Altieri M, Yang J, Telem DA, Zhu J, Halbert C, Talamini MA, Pryor AD. Robotic approaches may offer benefit in colorectal procedures, more controversial in other areas: a review of 168,248 cases. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2015.
  • Bilfinger TV, Shroyer AL, Taylor JR Jr, Gioia W, Bishawi M. Examining coronary artery bypass grafting outcomes of multi-institutional cardiac surgeons: should the regionalization of CABG services be revisited? Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2015.
  • Chiu J, Singer A, Sandoval S, Thode H. Burn rates negatively related to median household income: an analysis of burn registry data of Stony Brook University Hospital, NY, USA. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2015.
  • Dhawan A, Klein G, Peredo A, Kelly R, Gelfand MA, Khan SU, Bui DT, Dagum AB. Quantitative cleft lip evaluations amongst different medical professionals utilizing a basal view. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2015.
  • El-Gohary Y, Gittes G. Alpha cell contributes to new beta cells after a nondiabetogenic injury to the pancreas [poster]. American Diabetes Association Scientific Session. Boston, MA, May 2015.
  • Frenkel C, Detoy K. Validity of current VTE risk assessment models for overweight and obese surgical patients. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2015.
  • Gooch J, Huston TL. Skate flap technique utilizing the native nipple-areola complex for improving long-term nipple projection after nipple-sparing mastectomy. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2015.
  • Gooch J, King T. The extent of lobular carcinoma in situ at surgical excision predicts for the development of subsequent breast cancer. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2015. Semi-finalist in poster competition.
  • Gulamhusein T, Gelfand MA, Bui DT. Role of ALT flaps in foot reconstruction. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2015.
  • Hartendorp P, Giuratrabocchetta S, Vellavallil S, Bergamaschi R. Extralevator vs standard abdominoperineal resection for rectal adenocarcinoma. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2015.
  • Hsieh L, Zabrocka K, Yang J, Xue Y, Telem DA, Lee TK. Review of pediatric laparoscopic cholecystectomies in NY state: surgeon differences in surgical outcomes. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2015.
  • Kaymakcalan O, Klein G. Patient satisfaction scores: factors influencing patient perceptions of surgical management, care, and outcome. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2015.
  • Kim P, Gasparis AP, Probeck K, Elitharp D, Tassiopoulos AK, Labropoulos N. Accuracy of VTE assessment and compliance with prophylaxis. Venous Symposium. New York, NY, April 2015.
  • Kim P, Gasparis AP, Tassiopoulos AK, Labropoulos N. Accuracy of VTE assessment and compliance with prophylaxis. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2015. Winner of poster competition.
  • Klein G, Borrero M, Fourman M, Phillips B, Khan SU, Bui DT, Singer A, Sandoval S, Dagum AB. Prospective trial of indocyanine green dye angiography in the surgical evaluation of partial thickness burn wounds. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2015.
  • Klein G, Landford W, Shroyer A, Yang J, Meng Z, O'Hea B, Dagum A, Bui D, Khan S. Plastic Surgery Research Council. Risk analysis for post-operative complications after immediate tissue expander breast reconstruction (TE-IBR). Seattle, WA, May 2015.
  • Klein G, Landford W, Yang JU, Shroyer AL, O’Hea BJ, Dagum AB, Bui DT, Khan SU. Risk analysis for post-operative complications after immediate tissue expander breast reconstruction. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2015.
  • Klein G, Lipoff D, Laskowski R, Timashpolsky A, Bui DT, Dagum AB, Khan SU. Review of readmissions follow breast reconstruction during the first postoperative year at a single institution. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2015.
  • Laskowski R, Klein G, Lipoff D, Khan SU. A statewide analysis of the quality, complaint, and demographics of readmissions following breast reconstructive surgery, ventral hernia repair, and ventral hernia repair with panniculectomy. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2015.
  • Nasser AE, Chu G, Brathwaite CE. Laparoscopic treatment of superior mesenteric artery syndrome. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2015.
  • Nzeribe A, Labropoulos N. Identifying the prevalence of lower extremity deep vein thrombosis among high-risk inpatients at Stony Brook University Hospital. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2015.
  • Pagkratis S, Hsieh L, Liu S, Lee TK, Scriven RJ. A rare case of a giant mucinous cystadenoma in a premenarchal girl. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2015.
  • Peredo A, Khan SU, Labropoulos N. Venous thromboembolism in plastic surgery. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2015.
  • Peredo A, Klein G, Shih J, Khan SU. Retrospective review of outcomes of complex abdominal wall hernia repairs. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2015.
  • Singh G, Klein G, Bui DT, Dagum AB. Fabrication of an in vitro 3D model of tissue-engineered human skin for use as skin graft. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2015.
  • Spentzouris G, Labropoulos N, Foegh P, Gasparis A, Tassiopoulos A, Bækgaard N. Prospective long-term comparison of anticoagulation treatment versus thrombolysis in patients with acute iliofemoral thrombosis. American Venous Forum. Palm Springs, CA, February 2015.
  • Spentzouris G, Labropoulos N, Foegh P, Gasparis AP, Tassiopoulos AK, Bækgaard N. Prospective long-term comparison of anticoagulation treatment versus thrombolysis in patients with acute iliofemoral thrombosis. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2015.
  • Sullivan B, Chachati G, Altieri M, Kunkel L, Parsey R, Telem DA, Pryor AD. What changes are associated with successful bariatric surgery? An evaluation of dopaminergic activity post-laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2015.
  • Svestka M, Telem DA, Tassiopoulos AK, Gasparis AP. Emergency department DVT management: a 5-year analysis of admissions data. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2015.
  • Trostler M, Landford W, Klein G, Khan SU. Post-mastectomy seroma and infection: correlated to timing of drain removal? Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2015.
  • Verma R, Klein G, Rfailovich M, Xu Y, Bui DT, Dagum AB. A prospective, cross-over analysis of the effect and duration of botulinum toxin type A using digital image speckle correlation versus standard approach in the management of glabellar rhytids. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2015.
2013–2014
  • Ahn S, Piotrowski J, O'Hea BJ. Pathologic predictors of complete response after neoadjuvant chemotherapy for breast cancer. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2014.
  • Altieri M, Telem D, Gracia G, Pryor A. Pregnancy and the bariatric patient [poster]. Annual Meeting of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons. Salt Lake City, UT, April 2014.
  • Altieri M, Telem D, Hall K, Kim PS, Zawin M, Gracia G, Talamini M, Brathwaite C, Pryor AD. CT scan is helpful for internal hernia detection following weight loss surgery. Annual Meeting of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract in Conjunction with Digestive Disease Week. Chicago, IL, May 2014.
  • Altieri MS, Pryor AD, Yang J, Zhang Q, Shroyer AL, Telem DA. Long-term mortality rates normalize to the general population following bariatric surgery in New York State. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2014.
  • Altieri MS, Telem DA, Hall K, Zawin M, Dubrovski G, Brathwaite CE, Pryor AD. CT scan is helpful for internal hernia detection following weight loss surgery. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2014.
  • Bilfinger TV, Shroyer AL, Taylor JR Jr, Gioia W, Bishawi M. Examining coronary artery bypass grafting outcomes of multi-institutional cardiac surgeons: should the regionalization of CABG services be revisited? Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2014.
  • Bilfinger TV, Spentzouris G, Putnam J, Labropoulos N. Do lung cancer and arterial aneurysmal disease go hand in hand: a PET study? World Federation of Vascular Societies Meeting. Stellenbosch, South Africa, October 2014
  • Chantachote C, Telem DA. Frequency and time of reintervention following Heller myotomy. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2014.
  • Chiu J, DeMuro J. Chondrosarcoma of the chest wall. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2014.
  • Copertino LM, Jawa RS, McCormack JE, Rutigliano D, Huang EC, Shapiro MJ, Vosswinkel JA. Early unplanned hospital readmission following acute traumatic injury. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2014.
  • El-Gohary Y. Novel pathways for beta cell regeneration. University of Pittsburgh and Shanghai 6th People’s Hospital: Focus on Metabolism, Vascular, and Endocrine Disorders. Pittsburgh, PA, September 2013.
  • El-Gohary Y, Shapiro MJ. The use of CT scan in diagnosing appendicitis in the pediatric population. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2014.
  • El-Gohary Y, Tulachan S, Guo P, Xiao X, Wiersch J, Gaffar I, Prasadan K, Shiota C, Gittes G.Pancreatic duct-to-β-cell transdifferentiation represents the most likely source of new beta cells during post-natal growth and regeneration. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2014.
  • Em M, Bao PQ. Review of tertiary center outcome: laparoscopic vs open pancreatectomy. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2014.
  • Frenkel C, Telem DA, Pryor AD, Talamini MA, Altieri MS, Shroyer KR, Korman M, Regenbogen E. The effect of sleeve gastrectomy on extraesophageal reflux disease. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2014.
  • Gersch RP, Fourman MS, Phillips BT, Nasser A, Kaminsky SM, Crystal RG, McClaine SA, Khan SU, Dagum AB, Bui DT. Viral preconditioning of rat ischemic skin flaps is similar to physiologic delay. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2014.
  • Gohil K, Altieri M, Gracia G, Telem D, Pryor A. Laparoscopic duodeno-jejunostomy for superior mesenteric artery syndrome [video]. Annual Meeting of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons. Salt Lake City, UT, April 2014.
  • Gohil K, Altieri M, Gracia G, Telem D, Pryor A. Laparoscopic resection of epiphrenic diverticulum [video]. Annual Meeting of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons. Salt Lake City, UT, April 2014.
  • Gooch J, King TA, Eaton A, Dengel L, Stempel M, Corben AD, Morrow M. The extent of extracapsular extension may influence the need for axillary lymph node dissection in patients with T1-T2 breast cancer. Society of Surgical Oncology Annual Meeting. Phoenix, AZ, March 2014.
  • Gooch J, King TA, Eaton A, Dengel L, Stempel M, Corben AD, Morrow M. The extent of extracapsular extension may influence the need for axillary lymph node dissection in patients with T1-T2 breast cancer. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2014.
  • Gulamhusein T, Gelfand MA, Bui DT. Role of ALT flaps in foot reconstruction. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2014.
  • Hartendorp P, DeMuro J. Secondary appendicitis in the setting of colonic inflammation. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2014.
  • Hsieh L, McCormack J, Huang E, Scriven R, Lee TK . Assessment of triage of pediatric trauma patients in Suffolk County, New York. John M. Templeton Jr. Pediatric Trauma Symposium. Philadelphia, PA, March 2014.
  • Hsieh L, Tan J, Gruffi C, Grewal S, Scriven R, Lee TK, Seidman P. Single shot thoracic epidural: an aid to earlier discharge for pediatric laparoscopic appendectomy. Society of Pediatric Anesthesiology Meeting. Fort Lauderdale, FL, March 2014.
  • Hsieh L, Tan JM, Gruffi C, Grewal S, Scriven RJ, Seidman PA, Lee TK. Single shot thoracic epidural: an aid to earlier discharge for pediatric laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2014.
  • Hsieh L, Tan JM, Gruffi C, Grewal S, Scriven RJ, Seidman PA, Lee TK. Single shot thoracic epidural: an aid to earlier discharge for pediatric laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2014.
  • Jain V, Gruberg L, Bilfinger TV, Tassiopoulos AK, Loh SA. Coil embolization of an aortic pseudo-aneurysm post open repair of type A aortic dissection. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2014.
  • Jain V, Koullias G, Tassiopoulos AK, Zawin M. Management of intraluminal thrombus in the non-diseased aorta. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2014.
  • Kaymakcalan O, Levites H, Phillips BT, Dagum AB. Sternal wound reconstruction with pectoral, omental, and falciform flaps for poststernotomy mediastinitis: a case report. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2014.
  • Kelly B, Svestka M, Labropoulos N, Tassiopoulos AK. Sizes of abdominal aortic aneurysms being repaired: a review of the surgical literature. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2014.
  • Kim P, Adamo A, DeMuro J. Amyand's hernia after nonoperative treatment of perforated appendicitis. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2014.
  • Kim P. Bariatric outcomes are significantly improved in hospitals with Fellowship Council-accredited bariatric fellowships. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2014.
  • Klein G, Nasser A, Landford W, Bui DT, Dagum AB, Ganz JC, Gelfand MA, Huston TL, Khan SU. Postoperative infections in tissue expander based breast reconstruction. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2014.
  • Lacayo-Baez MJ, Altieri MS, Gohil KN, Telem DA, Pryor AD. Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation as an adjunct to bariatric surgery in the obese patient. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2014.
  • Levites H, Fourman MS, Phillips BT, Fromm I, Khan S, Dagum A, Bui D. Modeling fade patterns of nipple areola tattoos following breast reconstruction [podium]. Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons. Washington, DC, September 2013.
  • Levites H, Trasolini NA, Fourman MS, Gersch RP, Nasser AE, Khan SU, Gelfand MA, DT Bui. Can intraoperative indocyanine green angiography predict fat necrosis in free flap breast reconstruction? Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2014.
  • Malgor RD, Adrahtas D, Spentzouris G, Gasparis AP, Tassiopoulos A, Labropoulos N. The role of duplex ultrasound in the pelvic congestion syndrome workup. International Union of Phlebology World Congress. Boston, MA, September 2013. Best paper award.
  • Nasser A, Fourman MS, Gersch RP, Hsi H, Phillips BT, Dagum AB, Khan SU, Gelfand MA, Bui DT. Characterization of acute venous congestion in a rat model using ICG angiography. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2014.
  • Nasser A, Fourman M, Gersch RP, Phillips BT, Khan SU, Dagum AB, Gelfand MA, Bui DT. Utilizing indocyanine green dye angiography to detect simulated flap venous congestion in a novel experimental rat model [poster]. American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. Kauai, HI, January 2014.
  • Nasser A, Huston B, Kanth A, Fourman M, Palermo R, Fisher P, Rizk C, Phillips B, Bui D, Huston T. Use of pre-operative MRI to predict tissue thickness of mastectomy skin flaps [poster]. European Plastic Surgery Research Council. Hamburg, Germany, August 2013.
  • O'Brien S, Telem DA, Pryor AD, Altieri MS, Regenbogen E. Assessment of voice quality and extra-esophageal reflux pre- & post-bariatric surgery. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2014.
  • Pagkratis S, Foppa C, Kazi E, Palmer S, Desai N, Denoya P, Bergamaschi R. Impact of surgical site infection reduction strategy in colorectal resections. Residents' Night: New York Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. New York, NY, March 2014.
  • Pagkratis S, Moller D, Watkins KT, Mazirka P, Bao PQ. Optimal pain control after open pancreaticoduodenectomy. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2014.
  • Palmaccio S, Conkling N, Phillips B, Xu Y, Rafailovich M, Bui D, Khan S, Dagum A. Digital image speckle correlation (DISC) analysis for targeted cosmetic treatment and effect quantification of botulinum toxin type A [podium]. Plastic Surgery the Meeting: American Society of Plastic Surgeons. San Diego, CA, October 2013.
  • Palmer S, Karas J, Denoya P, Bergamaschi R. Impact of surgical site infection reduction strategy in colorectal resections. Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons. Hollywood, FL, May 4014.
  • Peredo AL, Virvilis D, Lee TK, Khan SU. Bilateral juvenile gigantomastia in a 13-year-old girl: a brief report. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2014.
  • Rubano JA, McCormack JE, Rutigliano DN, Jawa RS, Paccione MF, Vosswinkel JA. Trauma recidivism in a suburban cohort. Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma (EAST) Annual Scientific Assembly. Lake Buena Vista, FL, January 2014.
  • Rubano JA, Orioles C, Gohil KN, Gracia GJ, Telem DA, Pryor AD. Effect of aprepitant (Emend) in postoperative nausea and vomiting in morbidly obese patients undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: cost and effectiveness. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2014.
  • Spentzouris G, Malgor RD, Adrahtas D, Gasparis AP, Tassiopoulos AK, Labropoulos N. The role of duplex ultrasound in the pelvic congestion syndrome workup. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2014. Semi-finalist in poster competition.
  • Telem D, Altieri M, Yang J, Zhang Q, Patterson W, Peoples B, Gracia G, Shroyer AL, Pryor AD. Comparison of long-term mortality (>8 years) of 7,862 bariatric patients to the general population in New York State. Annual Meeting of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons. Salt Lake City, UT, April 2014.
  • Telem DA, Patterson WL, Peoples BD, Altieri M, Gracia G, Yang J, Zhang Q, Pryor AD. Hospital admissions greater than 30 days following bariatric surgery: patient and procedure matter. Annual Meeting of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons. Salt Lake City, UT, April 2014.
  • Tulachan S, El-Gohary Y, Gittes G. Pancreatic duct-to-beta-cell transdifferentiation represents the most likely source of new beta cells during post-natal growth and regeneration [oral]. Digestive Disease Week. Chicago, IL, May 2014.
  • Verma R, Eid G, Ali M, Saber A, Pryor AD. Emerging technologies and procedures: results of an online survey and real time poll. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2014.
  • Virvilis D, Pagkratis S, Phillips BT, Bao PQ, Khan SU, Ganz JC, Watkins KT. Creation of gastric conduit free-graft with intraoperative perfusion imaging during pancreaticoduodenectomy in a patient post esophagectomy. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2014.
  • Wang L, Pryor AD, Romeiser JL, Altieri MS, Talamini MA, Telem DA. Perioperative VTE rates in normal weight versus morbidly obese surgical patients. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2014.
  • Zhao K. Total situs inversus with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC): a case report and review of literature. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2014.
2012–2013
  • Ahn S, O’Hea B, Farrelly P, Pitrowski P. Fast 5th program expedites care for patients with BI-RADS 5 imaging studies. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2013.
  • Altieri M, Tuppo C, Telem D, Gracia G, Pryor A. Does sleeve gastrectomy cause gastroesophageal reflux? Answering the modern dilemma in bariatric and metabolic surgery. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2013.
  • Barlow MO, Hesketh AJ, Lucs A, Glick RD, Steinberg BM, Soffer SZ. β-Catenin mediates cellular invasion and metastases in Ewing’s sarcoma. Annual Meeting of the American Pediatric Surgical Association. Marco Island, FL, May 2013.
  • Benedict LA, Wang D, Cameron D, Pepin D, Hendren K, Sosulski A, Li H, Gao G, Brown RH, Donahoe PK. Spinal cord expression of virally delivered Mullerian inhibiting substance extends life and promotes survival of motor neurons in transgenic SOD1 mutant (ALS) mice. Annual Meeting of the American Pediatric Surgical Association. Marco Island, FL, May 2013.
  • Bishawi M, Dathatri S, Clippinger C, Peredo A, Hseih L, Ahn S, Loh S, McLarty A Shroyer AL, Tassiopoulos A, Bilfinger T. Identifying achievable benchmark comparisons (ABCs) for surgical education programs. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2013.
  • Chang K, Bekin A, Brink P, Bergamaschi R. Therapeutic implications of MSC mediated delivery of SiRNA via gap junctions in the treatment of colon cancer. Residents' Night: New York Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. New York, NY, March 2013.
  • Chang K, Bekin A, Brink P, Bergamaschi R. Therapeutic implications of MSC-mediated delivery of SiRNA via gap junctions in the treatment of colon cancer. Annual Association for Academic Surgery. New Orleans, LA, February 2013.
  • Chang K, Kosari S, Karas J, Gregg T, Brink, Bergamaschi R. Simulated colonoscopy training: responsiveness of surgery interns. NYSS Conjoint Meeting with Philadelphia Academy. New York, NY, April 2013.
  • Chiu J, DeMuro J. Use of stapling devices for cystic duct ligation. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2013.
  • Connolly T, Adamo A, DeMuro J. Carcinosarcoma of the gallbladder. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2013.
  • Copertino L, McCormack J, Huang E, Shapiro M, Vosswinkel J. Hospital readmission to an academic level I trauma center within 30 days of discharge. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2013.
  • Danovich S, Chang K, Sainathan S, Mullen E, Wu L, Pugalenthi A, Larsen B, Rosario R, Fox S, Andaz S. Preliminary results of lung preservation surgery in early lung cancer. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2013.
  • El-Gohary Y. Novel pathways for beta cell regeneration [oral]. University of Pittsburgh and Shanghai People’s Hospital. Focus on Metabolism, Vascular, and Endocrine Disorders International Meeting. Pittsburgh, PA, September 2013.
  • Fakhoury J, Karas J, Denoya P, Kazi E, Bergamaschi R. Simulated colonoscopy training: responsiveness of surgery interns. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2013.
  • Fourman M, Nasser A, Mathison M, Phillips B, Gersch R, Gelfand M, Khan S, Bui D. Indocyanine green angiography predicts flap pedicle venous congestion venous within one minute of occlusion in rat models [podium]. Plastic Surgery Research Council. Santa Monica, CA, May 2013.
  • Gersch R, Ahmed N, Baldwin, A, Phillips B, Bishawi M, Halbreiner S, Rosengart T. Investigating the role of Egr-1 in reperfusion [poster competition]. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2013.
  • Gioia W, Barnajian M, Iordache F, Bergamaschi R, Finkelstein, F. Colonic perforation secondary to mucormycosis: a case report. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2013.
  • Gitler C, Bao P, Rubano J, Lovekar, N. Outcomes of repeat MRSA screening during the same hospitalization. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2013.
  • Gooch J, Lovekar N, Bao P, Watkins K. Outcomes of irreversible electroporation in the management of unresectable pancreatic cancer. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2013.
  • Gooch J, Lovekar N, Bao P, Watkins P. Outcomes of robotic-assisted laparoscopic gastric and duodenal tumor resections. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2013.
  • Hsieh L, Gruffi T, Grewal C, Scriven R, Lee T, Seidman P. The use of the single shot thoracic epidural in the pediatric patient undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2013.
  • Jain V, Koullias G, Tassiopoulos A, Zawin M. Management of intraluminal thrombus in the non-diseased aorta. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2013.
  • Karas J, Denoya PI, Bergamaschi R. Intraoperative intravenous fluid impacts complications rates: a randomized controlled trial. European Society of Coloproctology. Vienna, Austria, September 2012.
  • Karas J, Denoya PI, Bergamaschi R. Simulated natural orifice transluminal endoscopic sigmoidectomy training: responsiveness of physicians. European Society of Coloproctology. Vienna, Austria, September 2012.
  • Karas J, Fakhoury J, Denoya P, Kazi E, Devlin D, Bergamaschi R. Simulated colonoscopy training: responsiveness of surgery interns. Residents' Night: New York Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. New York, NY, March 2013.
  • Karas J, Spentzouris G, Telem D, Buscaglia J, Pryor A. Endoscopic removal of a laparoscopic adjustable gastric band that is eroded. Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract Digestive Disease Week. Orlando, FL, May 2013.
  • Kim P, Comito M, Labropoulos N. Patterns of ovarian vein thrombosis. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2013.
  • Klein G, Khan S, Nasser A, Landford W, Dagum A, Bui D, Ganz, J, Gelfand M, Huston, T. Post-operative infections in tissue expander based breast reconstruction. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2013.
  • Levites H, Fourman M, Phillips B, Fromm I, Bui D. Fade patterns and long-term viability of nipple areola tattoos following breast reconstruction [poster competition]. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2013. Winner of poster competition.
  • Malgor RD, Spentzouris G, Adrahtas D, Gasparis AP Tassiopoulos AK, Labropoulos N. The role of duplex ultrasound in the pelvic congestion syndrome workup. American Venous Forum. Phoenix, AZ, February 2013.
  • Nasser A, Fourman M, Dagum A. Upper limb replantation practices and outcomes: a multinational survey of 234 replantation surgeons. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2013.
  • Nasser A, Huston B, Kanth A, Fourman M, Palermo R, Fisher P, Rizk C, Bui D, Huston T. Use of pre-operative MRI to predict tissue thickness of mastectomy skin flaps. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2013.
  • Nasser A, Kanth A, Khan S. Lipotransfer for the treatment of post mastectomy radiation therapy complications: a systematic review of the current evidence in alloplastic reconstruction. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2013.
  • Pagkratis S, Moller D, Watkins K, Mazirka P, Bao P. Optimal pain control after open pancreaticoduodenectomy. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2013.
  • Phillips B, Danovich S, Verma R, Bishawi M, Dagum A, Bui D, Khan S. A systematic review of infection in breast reconstruction: autologous flap versus implant reconstruction [poster]. American Association of Plastic Surgeons. New Orleans, LA, April 2013.
  • Phillips B, Danovich S, Verma R, Bishawi M, Dagum A, Bui D, Khan S. A systematic review of infection in breast reconstruction: autologous flap versus implant reconstruction [podium]. Plastic Surgery Research Council Annual Meeting. Santa Monica, CA, May 2013.
  • Phillips B, Danovich S, Verma R, Bishawi M, Dagum A, Bui D, Khan S. A systematic review of infection in breast reconstruction: autologous flap versus implant reconstruction. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2013.
  • Phillips BT, Fourman MS, Dagum AB, Huston TL, Ganz JC, Khan SU, Bui DT. Are postoperative antibiotics for immediate breast reconstruction necessary? Results of a prospective randomized clinical trial. Brooklyn and Long Island Chapter of the American College of Surgeons. Astoria, NY, CA, May 2013. Third place paper in Murry Friedman Resident Competition.
  • Phillips BT, Fourman MS, Dagum AB, Huston TL, Ganz JC, Khan SU, Bui DT. Are postoperative antibiotics for immediate breast reconstruction necessary? Results of a prospective randomized clinical trial. Residents' Night: New York Regional Plastic Surgery Society. New York, NY, March 2013. Third place paper.
  • Phillips BT, Fourman MS, Dagum AB, Huston TL, Ganz JC, Khan SU, Bui DT. Are postoperative antibiotics for immediate breast reconstruction necessary? Results of a prospective randomized clinical trial. Plastic Surgery Research Council Annual Meeting. Santa Monica, CA, May 2013. Clinical research award.
  • Rubano J, McCormack J, Huang E, Paccione M, Vosswinkel J, Shapiro M. Outcomes of the mechanically ventilated trauma patient at the regional trauma center. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2013.
  • Sosulski A, Rutigliano D, McCormack LE, Huang EC, Iorio D, Scriven R, Lee TK. Evaluating pediatric trauma outcomes in a regional trauma system. John M. Templeton Jr. Pediatric Trauma Symposium. Pittsburgh, PA, March 2013.
  • Spentzouris G, Labropoulos N, Gasparis AP, Tassiopoulos A, Scriven RJ, Lee TK. Natural history of deep vein thrombosis in children. American Venous Forum. Phoenix, AZ, February 2013.
  • Verma R, Carter D, Greschukin V, Barish M, Pryor A, Telem D. Utility and accuracy of CT scan in diagnosing perforated appendicitis. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2013.
  • Virvilis D, Meisner R, Koullias G, Tassiopoulos A. Combining different endograft components during EVAR: a technique to achieve fixation and seal in challenging aortic neck anatomies. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2013.
  • Wakily H, Bishawi M, Shroyer L. The appropriateness criteria for coronary revascularization: is it evidence based? Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2013.
  • Zhao K, Bao P. Can drain amylase level be a predictor in clinical significant pancreatic fistula after pancreatic surgery? Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2013.
2011–2012
  • Aliano K, Ro R, Domingo A, Taira B, Singer A. Lay preferences and knowledge concerning wound closure devices in the ED. Society for Academic Emergency Medicine. Chicago, Il, May 2012.
  • Denoya P, Fakhoury M, Chang K, Stein SA, Gregg T, Russo N, Karas J, Amrani S, Kwon A, Essani R, Bergamaschi R. Doppler-guided hemorrhoidal artery ligation with mucopexy vs. Ferguson hemorrhoidectomy for grade III or IV hemorrhoids: short-term results of a single-blind randomized controlled trial. Residents' Night: New York Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. New York, NY, March 2012.
  • Phillips B, Bishawi M, Rodman A, Aliano K, Dagum A, Khan S, Bui D. A systematic review of antibiotic use and infection in breast reconstruction: what is the evidence? American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery Annual Meeting. Las Vegas, NV, January 2012.
  • Rubano JA, Bao PQ, Watkins KT. Minimally invasive pancreatic resections for cystic neoplasms [poster]. SAGES Scientific Session. San Diego, CA, March 2012.
  • Rubano JA, McCormack J, Paccione MF, Shapiro MJ. Outcomes of the mechanically-ventilated trauma patient at the regional trauma center. Region II American College of Surgeons. New York, NY, December 2011.
  • Stein S, Zakhaleva J, Tam J, Fahoury M, Gregg TR, Bishawi M, Denoya PI, Bergamaschi R. Intraoperative esophageal Doppler-guided intravenous fluid administration: a randomized controlled trial. New York Surgical Society. New York, NY, February 2012.
  • Stein SA, Buscaglia J, Palladino N, Karas J, Fakhoury J, Denoya P, Bucobo J, Nagula S, Bishawi M, Bergamaschi R. Simulated natural orifice transluminal endoscopic sigmoidectomy training: responsiveness of attending physicians [poster presentation]. Residents' Night: New York Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. New York, NY, March 2012.
  • Stein SA. Fakhoury M, Denoya P, Bishawi M, Bergamachi R. Surgical site infection rates following conventional vs. hand-assisted colorectal resection [podium]. Residents' Night: New York Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. New York, NY, March 2012. First-place winner.
  • Wood EA, Malgor RD, Gasparis AP, Labropoulos N. Reporting the impact of inferior vena cava perforation by filters. American Venous Forum. Orlando, FL, February 2012. Winner of the Servier Traveling Fellowship Award.
  • Zakhaleva J, Tam J, Karas JR, Fakhoury M, Fakhoury J, Gregg TR, Bishawi M, Denoya P, Bergamachi R. Intraoperative esophageal Doppler-guided intravenous fluid administration: a randomized controlled trial [poster]. Residents' Night: New York Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. New York, NY, March 2012. First-place winner.
2010–2011
  • Angelos G, Gregg T, Caso G, Bergamaschi R. Murine ridgid proctoscopy with rectal submuscosal injection. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2011.
  • Binda GA, Karas JR, Serventi A, Hydo L, Bergamaschi R. Primary anastomosis vs. Hartmann for perforated diverticulitis: a randomized, controlled trial. American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. Vancouver, Canada, May 2011.
  • Bishawi M, Halbreiner M, Fakhoury M, Finnin E, Shroyer A, Crystal R, Rosengart T. 10-Year follow-up assessment of a phase i trial of angiogenic gene therapy for the treatment of coronary artery disease using direct intramyocardial administration of adenovirus vector expressing the VEGF121 cDNA. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2011.
  • Bishawi M, Halbreiner M, Worth M, Usman M, Kim B, Bilfinger T. The effect of stereotactic body radiotherapy on tumor size and local control of early stage NSCLC [poster]. American Thoracic Society International Meeting. Denver, CO, May 2011.
  • Bishawi M, Halbreiner M, Worth M, Usman M, Eliasinski P, Kim B, Bilfinger T. The effect of stereotactic body radiotherapy on tumor size and local control of early stage NSCLC. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2011.
  • Danovich S, Wu S, Fox S, Ruoff C, Rosario R, Andaz S, Rosengart T. Allelotyping for loss of heterozygosity — multifocal primary versus metastatic cancers. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2011.
  • Dracea C, Hines G. Endoscopic vein harvest for lower extremity bypass: long-term follow-up and comparative study with prosthetic graft and open vein harvest. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2011.
  • Fakhoury M, Karas J, McNurlan M, Brink P, Bergamaschi R. Presence of gap junctions in human colon cancer cells. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2011.
  • Gasparis AP, Spentzouris G, Meisner RJ, Labropoulos N, Eiltharp D, Tassiopoulos A [oral poster presentation]. Improving retrieval rates of temporary inferior vena cava filters. American Venous Forum. San Diego, CA, February 2011.
  • Gersch R, Phillips BT, Rosengart T. Investigating the role of Egr-1 in reperfusion. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2011.
  • Halbreiner M, Bishawi M, Baram D, Bilfinger T. PET imaging as a predictor in pulmonary carcinoid [oral presentation]. American Thoracic Society International Meeting. Denver, CO, May 2011.
  • Halbreiner M, Bishawi M, Baram D, Bilfinger T. PET imaging as a predictor in pulmonary carcinoid [oral presentation]. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2011.
  • Halbreiner M, Freeman K, McLarty A. Delayed esophago-pericardial fistula after radiofrequency ablation [poster]. Nassau Surgical Society, Brooklyn and Long Island Chapter of the American College of Surgeons. Uniondale, NY, December 2010.
  • Halbreiner M, Gersch R, Rosengart T. Functional outcomes and border zone analysis using AdVEGFA11-6A+ in a rat infarct model. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2011.
  • Halbreiner M, McLarty A, Freeman K. Delayed esophago-pericardial fiscula after radiofrequency ablation. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2011.
  • Hwang EJ, Kwon AO, Karas JR, Cohn M, Bergamaschi R. Esophageal-guided intravenous fluid administration in elective colorectal resections: impact on length of stay and complication rate [poster]. Sorrento, Italy, September 2010.
  • Jain V, Demuro J, Botros DG, Geller M, Selbs E, Romero C. A case of laparoscopic mesenteric cyst excision. Brooklyn & Long Island Chapter, American College of Surgeons. East Elmhurst, NY, May 2011.
  • Jain V, Phillips BT, Conkling N, Pameijer C. Sentinel lymph node detection using laser-assisted indocyanine green dye lymphangiography in melanoma & breast cancer patients. American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting. Chicago, Il, June 2011.
  • Jain V, Phillips BT, Conkling N, Pameijer C. Sentinel lymph node detection using laser-assisted indocyanine green dye lymphangiography in melanoma & breast cancer patients. Breast Cancer Coordinated Care Conference. Washington, DC, February 2011.
  • Kim P, McCormack J, Paccione M. Admission to intensive care units after trauma: consequences and risks. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2011.
  • Kwon A, Bergamaschi R. Circumferential resection margin involvement after laparoscopic abdominoperineal resection for rectal cancer. New York Surgical Society, Inc. Conjoint Meeting with the Philadelphia Academy of Surgery. New York, NY, April 2011.
  • Kwon A, Denoya P, Bergamaschi R. Pre-sacral tumor: interesting case night. New York Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. New York, NY, January 2011.
  • Meisner RJ, Labropoulos N, Gasparis A, Tassiopoulos A. Management of non-giant cell arteritis disease of the superficial temporary artery. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2011.
  • Meisner RJ, Labropoulos N, Gasparis AP, Tassiopoulos AK. Management of non-giant cell arteritis disease of the superficial temporal artery [poster]. Eastern Vascular Society. New York, NY, September 2010.
  • Meisner RJ, Labropoulos N, Gasparis AP, Tassiopoulos AK. Vena-caval filters: review of indications and practices at a university hospital [oral presentation]. American Venous Forum. San Diego, CA, February 2011.
  • Meisner RJ, Labropoulos N, Gasparis AP, Tassiopoulos AK. Vena-caval filters: review of indications and practices at a university hospital [oral presentation]. European Venous Forum. Libijuana, Slovenia, July 2011.
  • Merriam L, Sosulski A, Verma R. Acute myocardial infarction following non-cardiac blunt trauma: an under-appreciated contributor to morbidity and mortality. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2011.
  • Phillips BT, Jain V, Conkling N, Pameijer C. Sentinel lymph node detection using laser-assisted indocyanine green dye lymphangiography in melanoma & breast cancer patients. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2011. Winner of poster competition.
  • Polcino M, Bergamaschi R. Simulated colonoscopic training: responsiveness of surgery residents. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2011.
  • Rubano J, Bhana S, Modjinu D, Pameijer C, Roppelt H. Neuropathic arthropathy of the shoulder: two cases of syringomyelia with cocaine use. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2011.
  • Rubano JA, McCormack J, Paccione MF, Shapiro MJ. Outcomes of the mechanically-ventilated trauma patient at the regional trauma center. Region II American College of Surgeons. New York, NY, December 2011.
  • Russo NJ, Gregg TR, Caso G, Gordon C, Brink P, Bergamaschi R. Steps toward a novel therapeutic intervention for colon and rectal cancer. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2011.
  • Spentzouris G, Gasparis AP, Meisner RJ, Elitharp D, Labropoulos N, Tassiopoulos A. Improving retrieval rates in temporary inferior vena cava filters. American Venous Forum. San Diego, CA, February 2011.
  • Wood EA, Huston JM, McCormack JE, Hydo L. Optimal timing of chemical thromboembolic prophylaxis following acute traumatic head injury. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, June 2011.
  • Zakhaleva J, Bergamaschi R. Ileocolic intussception in the adult: interesting case night. New York Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. New York, NY, January 2011.
2009–2010
  • Amrani S, Bergamaschi R. Case of sarcomatous carcinoma. New York Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. New York, NY, November 2009.
  • Amrani S, Karas J, Yuan Q, Bergamaschi R. Laparoscopic abdominoperineal resection for rectal cancer invading the sphincter. New York Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. New York, NY, March 2010.
  • Bishawi M, Wakily H, Shroyer AL. The appropriateness for coronary revascularization: Is it evidence based? Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2010.
  • Bishawi M, Wood E, Wakily H, Senzel L, Labropoulos N, Gasparis A, Rosengart T, Gupta S. Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia: overdiagnosed, and mismanaged. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2010.
  • Conkling N, Phillips BT, Rosengart T. Effect of splenectomy on arteriogenesis in mice after femoral artery excision. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2010.
  • Conkling N, Phillips BT, Wang ED, Khan SU. Changes in muscle recruitment following treatment with botulinim toxin type A. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2010.
  • Gasparis AP, Labropoulos N, Lebda P, Spentzouris G, Leon L, Borge M, Tassiopoulos AK, Pappas PJ . Venous thromboembolism in patients with IVC aplasia. the World Congress of the International Union of Phlebology. Monaco, August 2009.
  • Gonzalez M, Dagum A, Tan J, Melendez M, Mirrer J, Arora B. Quality of life after breast reduction surgery. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2010.
  • Gonzalez M, Healy J, Melendez M, Tan J, Dagum A, Teotia S, Beasley M, Khan S. The incidence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in outpatient aesthetic surgery: risk stratification and implications for future prophylaxis. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2010.
  • Gonzalez M, Healy J, Melendez M, Tan J, Dagum A, Teotia S, Beasley M, Khan S. Office based aesthetic surgery utilizing general anesthesia: how safe is it? Analysis of 2479 consecutive cases in a single center. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2010.
  • Jain V, Phillips BT, Rizk C, Pameijer C. Sentinel lymph node detection with indocyanine green dye and infrared technology. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2010.
  • Karas J, Bergamaschi R, Rectal Prolapse Recurrence Study Group. No rectopexy versus rectopexy for full-thickness rectal prolapse: a randomized multicenter trial. New York Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. New York, NY, March 2010.
  • Karas JR, Phillips BT, Amrani S, Denoya P, Bergamaschi R. Intraoperative anastomotic perfusion scanning with laser-assisted indocyanine green angiography in colorectal surgery. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2010.
  • Karas JR, Uranues S, Altomare DF, Sokmen S, Krivokapic Z, Hoch J, Bartha I, Bergamaschi R, for the Rectal Prolapse Recurrence Study Group. No rectopexy versus rectopexy for full-thickness rectal prolapse: a randomized multicenter trial. American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. Minneapolis, MN, May 2010.
  • Kwon A, Bergamaschi R. Complicated Meckel’s diverticulitis: reoperation case. New York Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. New York, NY, November 2009.
  • Kwon A, Chawla A, Lee T. Pancreatitis following duodenal obstruction. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2010.
  • Kwon AO, Karas JR, Bishawi M, Denoya P, Bergamaschi R. Intracorporeal right colectomy for cancer in obese patients. New York Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. New York, NY, March 2010.
  • Lanier ST, Phillips BT, Khan S, Bui DT. Head to head comparison of acellular dermal matrices in immediate breast reconstruction. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2010.
  • Pasklinsky, G, Meisner RJ, Labropoulos, N, Leon, L, Gasparis, A, Landau, D, Tassiopoulos A, Pappas, PJ. Management of true aneurysms of hemoiaysis access fistulae [poster]. VASA XII Symposium. Las Vegas, NV, May 2010. Best presentation award.
  • Phillips BT, Lanier ST, O’Hea BJ, Khan SU, Bui DT. Comparison of intraoperative methods to predict mastectomy skin flap necrosis. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2010.
  • Phillips BT, Singer AJ, Sandoval S, Dagum AB, ClarkRA. Comparison of clinically quantitative cutaneous vascular perfusion techniques in tissue engineered constructs and burn injuries. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2010.
  • Rubano J, Gonzalez M, Monteleone F. Bilateral synchronous ductal carcinoma in situ in a 67-year-old male: a case report. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2010.
  • Spentzouris G, Labropoulos N, Gasparis AP, Tassiopoulos AK. Importance of iliofemoral thrombosis on the development of chronic venous disease. Leading Innovative Vascular Education (LIVE) Symposium. Corfu, Greece, May 2010.
  • Wang ED, Awadallah M, Phillips BT, Conkling N, Gasparis A, Tassiopoulos A. Indocyanine green (ICG) dye angiography as a perioperative adjunct in lower extremity amputation due to peripheral vascular disease. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2010.
  • Wang ED, McCormack JE, Taira BR, Huang E, Vosswinkel JA, Shapiro MJ. Trauma patient outcomes at the regional trauma center following prolonged mechanical ventilation. Stony Brook Department of Surgery Research Day. Stony Brook, NY, May 2010.
2008–2009
  • Angelos G, O’Hara K, Essani R, Bergamaschi R. Unusual presentation of a primary jejunal sarcoma: a case report [poster]. New York Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. New York, NY, March 2009.
  • Bishawi M, Karas J, Bergamaschi R. Impact of timing of Hartmann’s reversal on postoperative adverse events [poster]. New York Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. New York, NY, March 2009.
  • Danovich S. HDAC-enzymes expression in lung cancer by the comparative QRT-PCR (delta) CT method. Brooklyn and Long Island Chapter of the American College of Surgeons. East Elmhurst, NY, May 2009. Second Place in Murray Friedman Research Competition.
  • Danovich S, Capone D III, Rosario R, Rohlehr C, Hashmi A, Andaz S, Fox S. Receptiveness to lung cancer screening. Department of Thoracic Surgery and Office of Clinical Research, South Nassau Hospital, Nassau Surgical Society, Brooklyn and Long Island Chapter of the American College of Surgeons Annual Clinic Day. Uniondale, NY, December 2008.
  • Danovich S, Mair E, Rohanai P, Andaz S, Fox S. An unusual complication of VATS mediastinal lymphadenectomy? Department of Radiology and Thoracic Surgery, South Nassau Hospital, Nassau Surgical Society, Brooklyn and Long Island Chapter of the American College of Surgeons Annual Clinic Day. Uniondale, NY, December 2008.
  • Danovich S, Rohanai P, Andaz S, Fox S, Mullen E, Wu L. Brachytherapy for lung cancer. Department Radiation Oncology and Department of Thoracic Surgery, South Nassau Hospital Nassau Surgical Society, Brooklyn and Long Island Chapter of the American College of Surgeons Annual Clinic Day. Uniondale, NY, December 2008.
  • Danovich S, Rosario R, Rohlehr C, Hashmi A, Andaz S, Fox S. Emphysema in smokers. Department of Thoracic Surgery and Office of Clinical Research, South Nassau Hospital, Nassau Surgical Society, Brooklyn and Long Island Chapter of the American College of Surgeons Annual Clinic Day. Uniondale, NY, December 2008.
  • Gonzalez M, Melendez MM, Keehn A, Finnin E, Woodford E, Lamelas J, Seifert F, Rosengart TK. A retrospective study evaluating the impact of experience on complications associated with minimally invasive valve surgery: a comparison of mini-thoracotomy vs. median sternotomy approaches. Nassau Surgical Society, Brooklyn and Long Island Chapter of the American College of Surgeons Annual Clinic Day. Uniondale, NY, December 2008.
  • Jen J. Recurrent deep vein thrombosis: long-term incidence and natural history [podium presentation]. Annual Meeting of the American Venous Forum. Phoenix, AZ, February 2009.
  • Jen J. Recurrent deep vein thrombosis: long-term incidence and natural history. Brooklyn and Long Island Chapter of the American College of Surgeons. East Elmhurst, NY, May 2009. Third Place in Murray Friedman Research Competition.
  • Karas J, Fakhoury M, Brink P, McNurlan M, Bergamaschi R. Connexin 43 in human colon cancer [poster]. New York Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. New York, NY, March 2009.
  • Kwon AO, Essani R, Bergamaschi R. Standardized laparoscopic intracorporeal right colectomy for cancer. New York Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. New York, NY, March 2009.
  • Kwon AO, Sandoval S, Shapiro MJ. Early hyperkalemia in a burn patient after succinylcholine administration. Nassau Surgical Society, Brooklyn and Long Island Chapter of the American College of Surgeons Annual Clinic Day. Uniondale, NY, December 2008.
  • Melendez MM. Case presentation. Grand Rounds Mentorship Program: Reconstruction Path. American Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting. Seattle, WA, October 2009.
  • Melendez MM, Beasley M, Dagum AB, Khan SU. Outcomes of abdominoplasty performed in an office-based surgical setting [poster]. American Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL, October 2008.
  • Melendez MM, Gonzalez M, Khan S, Beasley M, Dagum AB. Outcomes of abdominoplasty performed in an office-based surgical setting. American Society of Plastic Surgery National Meeting. Chicago, IL, October 2008.
  • Melendez MM, Khan S, Beasley M, Dagum AB. Outcomes of abdominoplasty combined with elective breast surgery in an office-based surgical setting. Nassau Surgical Society, Brooklyn and Long Island Chapter of the American College of Surgeons Annual Clinic Day. Uniondale, NY, December 2008.
  • Melendez MM, Xu X, Gonzalez M, Divaris N, Kottmeier S, Khan S, Bui D, Dagum AB. Outcomes of lower-extremity trauma reconstruction with Taylor spatial frame fixator and muscle flaps. Congress of the World Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery. Okinawa, Japan, June 2009.
  • Polcino M, Essani R, Bergamaschi R. Development of solid cecal cancer rat model with colonoscopic submucosal injection. New York Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. New York, NY, March 2009.
  • Rutigliano DN, Tiara BR, McCormack J, Shapiro MJ. Unplanned admission to the ICU increases patient mortality. Annual Academic Surgical Congress. Ft. Myers, FL, February 2009.
  • Tiara B, Fenton K, McCormack J, Huang E, Lee T, Shapiro MJ. Characteristics of pediatric trauma patients undergoing tracheostomy. Annual Congress of the Society of Critical Care Medicine. Nashville, TN, February 2009.
  • Tiara BR, Fenton K, McCormack JE, Shapiro MJ. Nosocomial pneumonia in pediatric trauma patients: a study using the NTDB. Forum on Fundamental Surgical Problems, American College of Surgeons Annual Clinical Congress. San Francisco, CA, October 2008.
  • Tiara BR, Lau K, Singer A, Shapiro MJ. The abbreviated burn severity index revisited. International American Burn Association Burn Conference. Montreal, Canada, October 2008.
  • Taira BR, Xu X, Lau KN, McCormack JE, Huang E, Shapiro MJ. Do burn patient outcomes differ by time and day of admission? Annual American Burn Association Meeting. San Antonio, TX, March 2009.
  • Xu X, Lau K, Vosswinkel J, Merriam L, Watkins K, Khan S. Early experience with endoscopic components separation for complicated abdominal wall hernias. Nassau Surgical Society, Brooklyn and Long Island Chapter of the American College of Surgeons Annual Clinic Day. Uniondale, NY, December 2008.
  • Xu X, Tiara BR, Singer AJ, McCormack JE, Huang E, Shapiro MJ. Do trauma patient outcomes differ by time and day of admission? Annual Academic Surgical Congress. Ft. Myers, FL, February 2009.
  • Xu X, Melendez MM, Gonzalez M, Divaris N, Kottmier S, Bui DT, Kahn S, Dagum AB. Outcomes of lower-extremity trauma reconstruction with Taylor spatial frame fixator and muscle flaps. Annual Academic Surgical Congress. Fort Myers, FL, February 2009.
  • Zemlyak A, Kelly V, O’Hea B, Pameijer C. Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS): recent trends in treatment. Nassau Surgical Society, Brooklyn and Long Island Chapter of the American College of Surgeons Annual Clinic Day. Uniondale, NY, December 2008.