Surgical Review Articles

Surgical considerations in invasive breast cancer: A clinician's update

, Amy J. Goldberg, MD, FACS May 10, 2012

Breast cancer requires a multidisciplinary approach in which all clinicians should have a fundamental knowledge of the armamentarium of other team members.
 

Surgical treatment for osteochondral injuries of the articular knee surface

September 05, 2011

Techniques involving the transfer of osteochondral cylinders and implanting of cartilage cells in areas of damaged cartilage can reduce patients' pain and return them to an active lifestyle.
 

Laryngectomy: The silent unknowns and challenges of surgical treatment

August 01, 2011

Patients with laryngeal cancer who decide to have a total laryngectomy face a number of 
difficulties, including loss of speech and the consequent social isolation.
 

Robotics for the surgical treatment of pediatric patients: An overview

June 13, 2011

New robotic surgery systems have broadened the scope of treatment options for pediatrics, allowing surgeons access to a three-dimensional view and the ability to operate remotely.
 

Radiofrequency ablation as treatment 
for chronic venous insufficiency

, Brian G. Rubin, MD March 21, 2011

In the past, this disease was treated with painful surgery. Today, new minimally invasive technology has revolutionized treatment.
 

Iatrogenic retention of surgical objects: Risk factors and prevention strategies

December 13, 2010

Recent changes in government payment policy may make this serious and costly medical 
error even more expensive. Most prevention strategies appear to be cost-effective.
 

Surgical treatments for patients with an infected total knee arthroplasty

Joseph Kotelnicki, PA-C; Kevin Mitts, MD November 23, 2009

Two-stage revision arthroplasty is the usual treatment for an infected knee replacement, but less invasive procedures may also work.
 

Use of drug-eluting stents for patients with coronary heart disease

Jessica Justice, MHS, PA-C; Christian Yacono, MHS, PA-C August 24, 2009

Which patients are good candidates for drug-eluting stents, and how do we ensure the best long-term outcome?
 

Coil or clip? Current trends in the treatment of intracranial aneurysms

Robert F. Brach, PA-C February 19, 2009

Timely diagnosis and treatment can improve the quality of life for patients who survive this cerebrovascular event.
 

Percutaneous coronary intervention or bypass surgery: Which to choose?

CPT George S. Midla, MPAS, PA-C, CP August 01, 2008

The debate over stents versus surgery is longstanding and unlikely to resolve soon. What is clear is that patients receiving stents have an increased rate of revascularization.
 
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