Publications

1. Martin AN, Chan NW, Cheung DC, Fong ZV. A guide to large data sets for population-based cancer research: Strengths, limitations, and pitfalls. Cancer. 2024 Nov 15; 130 (22):3802-3814 Epub 2024 Aug 19
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2. Hernandez E, Rosado A, Johnson E, Mundell B, Davila V, Fong ZV, Chang YH, Jorge I. Comparison of radiation exposure and fluoroscopy time between minimally invasive common bile duct exploration and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography for choledocholithiasis. J Gastrointest Surg. 2024 Oct 3 Epub 2024 Oct 03
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3. Tan JY, Yeo YH, Ng WL, Chiang CH, Stucky CC, Wasif N, Fong ZV. Pancreatic cancer mortality trends in the United States: how much have we moved the needle? J Gastrointest Oncol. 2024 Aug 31; 15 (4):1789-1795 Epub 2024 Aug 16
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4. Tan JY, Yeo YH, Ng WL, Fong ZV, Brady JT. How have US colorectal cancer mortality trends changed in the past 20 years? Int J Cancer. 2024 Aug 1; 155 (3):493-500 Epub 2024 Mar 25
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5. Gikandi A, Hallet J, Koerkamp BG, Clark CJ, Lillemoe KD, Narayan RR, Mamon HJ, Zenati MA, Wasif N, Safran DG, Besselink MG, Chang DC, Traeger LN, Weissman JS, Fong ZV. Distinguishing Clinical From Statistical Significances in Contemporary Comparative Effectiveness Research. Ann Surg. 2024 Jun 1; 279 (6):907-912 Epub 2024 Feb 23
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6. Kartik A, Armstrong VL, Stucky CC, Wasif N, Fong ZV. Contemporary Approaches to the Surgical Management of Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors. Cancers (Basel). 2024 Apr 14; 16 (8)
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7. Chow BE, Narayan RR, Shao CC, Lee TC, Fong ZV, Kothari AN. Increasing Trainee Engagement in Surgery Societies: The Society of Asian Academic Surgeons Experience. J Surg Res. 2024 Apr; 296:425-430 Epub 2024 Feb 05
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8. Pratt CG, Whitrock JN, Shah SA, Fong ZV. How to Determine Unresectability in Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma. Surg Clin North Am. 2024 Feb; 104 (1):197-214 Epub 2023 Sept 27
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9. Chen JW, Lof S, Zwart MJW, Busch OR, Daams F, Festen S, Fong ZV, Hogg ME, Slooter MD, Nieveen van Dijkum EJM, Besselink MG. Intraoperative Fluorescence Imaging During Robotic Pancreatoduodenectomy to Detect Suture-Induced Hypoperfusion of the Pancreatic Stump as a Predictor of Postoperative Pancreatic Fistula (FLUOPAN): Prospective Proof-of-concept Study. Ann Surg Open. 2023 Dec; 4 (4):e354 Epub 2023 Nov 29
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10. Lee HJ Jr, Qian CL, Landay SL, O'Callaghan D, Kaslow-Zieve E, Azoba CC, Fuh CX, Temel B, Ufere N, Petrillo LA, Fong ZV, Greer JA, El-Jawahri A, Temel JS, Traeger L, Nipp RD. Communicating the Information Needed for Treatment Decision Making Among Patients With Pancreatic Cancer Receiving Preoperative Therapy. JCO Oncol Pract. 2022 Mar; 18 (3):e313-e324 Epub 2021 Oct 07
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11. Keller DS, Snyder RA, Talimini M, Pawlik TM, Crowell K, Puri R, Fong ZV, Zaman JA. "How to" Course for Resident Reviewers: from the Resident and Fellow Education Committee of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract (SSAT). J Gastrointest Surg. 2022 Feb; 26 (2):466-468 Epub 2022 Jan 22
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12. Lopez-Verdugo F, Fong ZV, Lillemoe KD, Blaszkowsky LS, Parikh AR, Wo JY, Hong TS, Ferrone CR, Castillo CF, Qadan M. Underlying Bias in the Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer: Minorities Treated at the Same Facilities are Less Likely to Receive Neoadjuvant Therapy. Ann Surg. 2021 Dec 23 [Epub ahead of print]
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13. Wojcik BM, McKinley SK, Fong ZV, Mansur A, Bloom JP, Amari N, Hamdi I, Chang DC, Petrusa E, Mullen JT, Phitayakorn R. The Resident-Run Minor Surgery Clinic: A Four-Year Analysis of Patient Outcomes, Satisfaction, and Resident Education. J Surg Educ. 2021 Nov-Dec; 78 (6):1838-1850 Epub 2021 June 04
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14. Chen YW, Fong ZV, Qadan M, Kunitake H, Mullen JT, Chang DC. Should all patients receive the same prophylaxis? Racial variation in the risk of venous thromboembolism after major abdominal operations. Am J Surg. 2021 Nov; 222 (5):884-889 Epub 2021 June 10
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15. Casciani F, Trudeau MT, Asbun HJ, Ball CG, Bassi C, Behrman SW, Berger AC, Bloomston MP, Callery MP, Christein JD, Falconi M, Fernandez-Del Castillo C, Dillhoff ME, Dickson EJ, Dixon E, Fisher WE, House MG, Hughes SJ, Kent TS, Kunstman JW, Malleo G, Partelli S, Wolfgang CL, Zureikat AH, Vollmer CM, Pancreas Fistula Study Group. The effect of high intraoperative blood loss on pancreatic fistula development after pancreatoduodenectomy: An international, multi-institutional propensity score matched analysis. Surgery. 2021 Oct; 170(4):1195-1204. Epub 2021 Apr 28.
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16. Qadan M, Fong ZV, Delman AM, Gabr A, Salem R, Shah SA. Review of Use of Y90 as a Bridge to Liver Resection and Transplantation in Hepatocellular Carcinoma. J Gastrointest Surg. 2021 Oct; 25 (10):2690-2699 Epub 2021 Aug 03
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17. Fong ZV, Hashimoto DA, Jin G, Haynes AB, Perez N, Qadan M, Ferrone CR, Fernandez-Del Castillo C, Warshaw AL, Lillemoe KD, Traeger LN, Chang DC. Simulated Volume-Based Regionalization of Complex Procedures: Impact on Spatial Access to Care. Ann Surg. 2021 Aug 1; 274 (2):312-318
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18. Zhang B, Lee GC, Qadan M, Fong ZV, Mino-Kenudson M, Desphande V, Malleo G, Maggino L, Marchegiani G, Salvia R, Scarpa A, Luchini C, De Gregorio L, Ferrone CR, Warshaw AL, Lillemoe KD, Bassi C, Castillo CF. Revision of Pancreatic Neck Margins Based on Intraoperative Frozen Section Analysis Is Associated With Improved Survival in Patients Undergoing Pancreatectomy for Ductal Adenocarcinoma. Ann Surg. 2021 Aug 1; 274 (2):e134-e142
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19. Fong ZV, Traeger L. ASO Author Reflections: How Do Patients and Caregivers Select Hospitals for Complex Cancer Care? Ann Surg Oncol. 2021 Aug; 28 (8):4193-4194 Epub 2021 Jan 09
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20. Wrenn SM, Pandian TK, Gartland RM, Fong ZV, Nehs MA. Diabetes mellitus and hyperglycemia are associated with inferior oncologic outcomes in adrenocortical carcinoma. Langenbecks Arch Surg. 2021 Aug; 406 (5):1599-1606 Epub 2021 Feb 01
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21. Fong ZV, Ferrone CR. ASO Author Reflections: Long-Term Impact of Pancreatoduodenectomy on Pancreas-Specific Quality of Life. Ann Surg Oncol. 2021 Aug; 28 (8):4225-4226 Epub 2021 Mar 23
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22. Fong ZV, Sekigami Y, Qadan M, Fernandez-Del Castillo C, Warshaw AL, Lillemoe KD, Ferrone CR. Assessment of the Long-Term Impact of Pancreatoduodenectomy on Health-Related Quality of Life Using the EORTC QLQ-PAN26 Module. Ann Surg Oncol. 2021 Aug; 28 (8):4216-4224 Epub 2021 Mar 27
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23. Fong ZV, Lim PW, Hendrix R, Castillo CF, Nipp RD, Lindberg JM, Whalen GF, Kastrinakis W, Qadan M, Ferrone CR, Warshaw AL, Lillemoe KD, Chang DC, Traeger LN. Patient and Caregiver Considerations and Priorities When Selecting Hospitals for Complex Cancer Care. Ann Surg Oncol. 2021 Aug; 28 (8):4183-4192 Epub 2021 Jan 07
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24. Lee TC, McKinley SK, Dream SY, Grubbs EG, Dissanaike S, Fong ZV. Pearls and Pitfalls of the Virtual Interview: Perspectives From Both Sides of the Camera. J Surg Res. 2021 Jun; 262:240-243 Epub 2021 Feb 04
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25. Fong ZV, Brownlee SA, Qadan M, Tanabe KK. The Clinical Management of Cholangiocarcinoma in the United States and Europe: A Comprehensive and Evidence-Based Comparison of Guidelines. Ann Surg Oncol. 2021 May; 28 (5):2660-2674 Epub 2021 Mar 01
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26. Casciani F, Trudeau MT, Asbun HJ, Ball CG, Bassi C, Behrman SW, Berger AC, Bloomston MP, Callery MP, Christein JD, Falconi M, Fernandez-Del Castillo C, Dillhoff ME, Dickson EJ, Dixon E, Fisher WE, House MG, Hughes SJ, Kent TS, Malleo G, Partelli S, Salem RR, Stauffer JA, Wolfgang CL, Zureikat AH, Vollmer CM Jr, Pancreas Fistula Study Group. Surgeon experience contributes to improved outcomes in pancreatoduodenectomies at high risk for fistula development. Surgery. 2021 Apr; 169 (4):708-720 Epub 2020 Dec 30
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27. Fong ZV, Ferrone CR. Surgery After Response to Chemotherapy for Locally Advanced Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma: A Guide for Management. J Natl Compr Canc Netw. 2021 Apr; 19 (4):459-467 Epub 2021 Apr 01
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28. McKinley SK, Fong ZV, Udelsman B, Rickert CG. Successful Virtual Interviews: Perspectives From Recent Surgical Fellowship Applicants and Advice for Both Applicants and Programs. Ann Surg. 2021 Feb 1; 273 (2):e55-e59
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29. Gartland RM, Fuentes E, Fazendin J, Fong ZV, Stephen A, Porterfield JR Jr, Hodin R, Lindeman B. Safety of outpatient adrenalectomy across 3 minimally invasive approaches at 2 academic medical centers. Surgery. 2021 Jan; 169 (1):145-149 Epub 2020 May 12
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30. Li C, Deery SE, Eisenstein EL, Fong ZV, Dansey K, Davidson-Ray L, O'Neal B, Schermerhorn ML. Index and follow-up costs of endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair from the Endurant Stent Graft System Post Approval Study (ENGAGE PAS). J Vasc Surg. 2020 Sep; 72 (3):886-895.e1 Epub 2020 Jan 19
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31. Fong ZV, Sell NM, Fernandez-Del Castillo C, Del Carmen G, Ferrone CR, Chang DC, Warshaw AL, Polk HC Jr, Lillemoe KD, Qadan M. Does preoperative pharmacologic prophylaxis reduce the rate of venous thromboembolism in pancreatectomy patients? HPB (Oxford). 2020 Jul; 22 (7):1020-1024 Epub 2019 Nov 12
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32. Fong ZV, Chang DC, Hur C, Jin G, Tramontano A, Sell NM, Warshaw AL, Fernandez-Del Castillo C, Ferrone CR, Lillemoe KD, Qadan M. Variation in long-term oncologic outcomes by type of cancer center accreditation: An analysis of a SEER-Medicare population with pancreatic cancer. Am J Surg. 2020 Jul; 220 (1):29-34 Epub 2020 Apr 02
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33. Fong ZV, Qadan M, McKinney R Jr, Griggs CL, Shah PC, Buyske J, Sachdeva AK, Callery MP, Altieri MS. Practical Implications of Novel Coronavirus COVID-19 on Hospital Operations, Board Certification, and Medical Education in Surgery in the USA. J Gastrointest Surg. 2020 Jun; 24 (6):1232-1236 Epub 2020 Apr 20
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34. Bankhead-Kendall B, Fong ZV, Kaafarani H, Parks J. A COVID-19 Positive Trauma Patient With Stab Wound to the Neck. Am Surg. 2020 Jun; 86 (6):562-564
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35. van Rijssen LB, Gerritsen A, Henselmans I, Sprangers MA, Jacobs M, Bassi C, Busch OR, Fernandez-Del Castillo C, Fong ZV, He J, Jang JY, Javed AA, Kim SW, Maggino L, Mitra A, Ostwal V, Pellegrini S, Shrikhande SV, Wilmink JW, Wolfgang CL, van Laarhoven HW, Besselink MG, COPRAC study group. Core Set of Patient-reported Outcomes in Pancreatic Cancer (COPRAC): An International Delphi Study Among Patients and Health Care Providers. Ann Surg. 2019 Jul; 270 (1):158-164
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36. Seykora TF, Ecker BL, McMillan MT, Maggino L, Beane JD, Fong ZV, Hollis RH, Jamieson NB, Javed AA, Kowalsky SJ, Kunstman JW, Malleo G, Poruk KE, Soares K, Valero V 3rd, Velu LKP, Watkins AA, Vollmer CM Jr, Pancreas Fistula Study Group. The Beneficial Effects of Minimizing Blood Loss in Pancreatoduodenectomy. Ann Surg. 2019 Jul; 270 (1):147-157
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37. Mansour JC, Chavin K, Morris-Stiff G, Warner SG, Cardona K, Fong ZV, Maker A, Libutti SK, Warren R, St Hill C, Celinski S, Newell P, Ly QP, Howe J, Coburn N. Management of asymptomatic, well-differentiated PNETs: results of the Delphi consensus process of the Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association. HPB (Oxford). 2019 May; 21 (5):515-523 Epub 2018 Dec 05
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38. Gartland RM, Bloom JP, Fong ZV, DeRoo C, Dwyer K, Quinn G, Lillemoe K, Mort E. What Have We Learned From Malpractice Claims Involving the Surgical Management of Benign Biliary Disease?: A 128 Million Dollar Question. Ann Surg. 2019 May; 269 (5):785-791
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39. Maker AV, Tran TB, Coburn N, Fong ZV, Cardona K, Newell P, Morris-Stiff G, Chavin K, Mansour J, members of the AHPBA Research Committee Consensus Conference. Does attending a Delphi consensus conference impact surgeon attitudes? Survey results from the Americas HepatoPancreatoBiliary Association consensus conference on small asymptomatic pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. HPB (Oxford) 2019 May; 21 (5):524-530 Epub 2018 Nov 13
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40. Fong ZV, Pitt HA, Strasberg SM, Molina RL, Perez NP, Kelleher CM, Loehrer AP, Sicklick JK, Talamini MA, Lillemoe KD, Chang DC, California Cholecystectomy Group. Cholecystectomy During the Third Trimester of Pregnancy: Proceed or Delay? J Am Coll Surg. 2019 Apr; 228 (4):494-502.e1 Epub 2019 Feb 12
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41. Ven Fong Z, Chang DC, Lillemoe KD, Nipp RD, Tanabe KK, Qadan M. Contemporary Opportunity for Prehabilitation as Part of an Enhanced Recovery after Surgery Pathway in Colorectal Surgery. Clin Colon Rectal Surg. 2019 Mar; 32 (2):95-101 Epub 2019 Feb 28
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42. Fong ZV, Fagenholz PJ. Minimally Invasive Debridement for Infected Pancreatic Necrosis. J Gastrointest Surg. 2019 Jan; 23 (1):185-191 Epub 2018 Aug 10
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43. Mehtsun WT, Chipidza FE, Fernandez-Del Castillo C, Hemingway K, Fong ZV, Chang DC, Pandharipande P, Clark JW, Allen J, Hong TS, Wo JY, Warshaw AL, Lillemoe KD, Ferrone CR. Are Staging Computed Tomography (CT) Scans of the Chest Necessary in Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma? Ann Surg Oncol. 2018 Dec; 25 (13):3936-3942 Epub 2018 Oct 01
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44. Marks IH, Fong ZV, Stapleton SM, Hung YC, Bababekov YJ, Chang DC. How Much Data are Good Enough? Using Simulation to Determine the Reliability of Estimating POMR for Resource-Constrained Settings. World J Surg. 2018 Aug; 42 (8):2344-2347
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45. Patel MS, Fong ZV, Wojcik BM, Noorbakhsh A, Wilson SE, Chang DC. Hospital Teaching Status and Readmission after Open Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair. Ann Vasc Surg. 2018 Jul; 50:186-194 Epub 2018 Mar 02
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46. Ecker BL, McMillan MT, Asbun HJ, Ball CG, Bassi C, Beane JD, Behrman SW, Berger AC, Dickson EJ, Bloomston M, Callery MP, Christein JD, Dixon E, Drebin JA, Castillo CF, Fisher WE, Fong ZV, Haverick E, Hollis RH, House MG, Hughes SJ, Jamieson NB, Javed AA, Kent TS, Kowalsky SJ, Kunstman JW, Malleo G, Poruk KE, Salem RR, Schmidt CR, Soares K, Stauffer JA, Valero V, Velu LKP, Watkins AA, Wolfgang CL, Zureikat AH, Vollmer CM Jr. Characterization and Optimal Management of High-risk Pancreatic Anastomoses During Pancreatoduodenectomy. Ann Surg. 2018 Apr; 267 (4):608-616
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47. Bababekov YJ, Stapleton SM, Mueller JL, Fong ZV, Chang DC. A Proposal to Mitigate the Consequences of Type 2 Error in Surgical Science. Ann Surg. 2018 Apr; 267 (4):621-622
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48. Fong ZV, Pitt HA, Strasberg SM, Loehrer AP, Sicklick JK, Talamini MA, Lillemoe KD, Chang DC, California Cholecystectomy Group. Diminished Survival in Patients with Bile Leak and Ductal Injury: Management Strategy and Outcomes. J Am Coll Surg. 2018 Apr; 226 (4):568-576.e1 Epub 2018 Jan 04
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49. Stapleton SM, Bababekov YJ, Perez NP, Fong ZV, Hashimoto DA, Lillemoe KD, Watkins MT, Chang DC. Variation in Amputation Risk for Black Patients: Uncovering Potential Sources of Bias and Opportunities for Intervention. J Am Coll Surg. 2018 Apr; 226 (4):641-649.e1 Epub 2018 Jan 31
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50. Sell NM, Fong ZV, Del Castillo CF, Qadan M, Warshaw AL, Chang D, Lillemoe KD, Ferrone CR. Staging Laparoscopy Not Only Saves Patients an Incision, But May Also Help Them Live Longer. Ann Surg Oncol. 2018 Apr; 25 (4):1009-1016 Epub 2018 Jan 31
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51. Ecker BL, McMillan MT, Maggino L, Allegrini V, Asbun HJ, Ball CG, Bassi C, Beane JD, Behrman SW, Berger AC, Bloomston M, Callery MP, Christein JD, Dickson E, Dixon E, Drebin JA, Castillo CF, Fisher WE, Fong ZV, Haverick E, Hollis RH, House MG, Hughes SJ, Jamieson NB, Kent TS, Kowalsky SJ, Kunstman JW, Malleo G, Salem RR, Soares KC, Valero V 3rd, Watkins AA, Wolfgang CL, Zureikat AH, Vollmer CM Jr. Pancreatogastrostomy Vs. Pancreatojejunostomy: a Risk-Stratified Analysis of 5316 Pancreatoduodenectomies. J Gastrointest Surg. 2018 Jan; 22 (1):68-76 Epub 2017 Aug 24
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52. Wojcik BM, Fong ZV, Patel MS, Chang DC, Long DR, Kaafarani HMA, Petrusa E, Mullen JT, Lillemoe KD, Phitayakorn R. Structured Operative Autonomy: An Institutional Approach to Enhancing Surgical Resident Education Without Impacting Patient Outcomes. J Am Coll Surg. 2017 Dec; 225 (6):713-724.e2 Epub 2017 Sept 05
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53. Morales-Oyarvide V, Fong ZV, Fernandez-Del Castillo C, Warshaw AL. Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasms of the Pancreas: Strategic Considerations. Visc Med. 2017 Dec; 33 (6):466-476 Epub 2017 Dec 08
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54. Fong ZV, Fernandez-Del Castillo C. Early Drain Amylase Value Predicts the Occurrence of Pancreatic Fistula After Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Ann Surg 2017 Dec; 266 (6):e80
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55. Epstein JD, Kozak G, Fong ZV, He J, Javed AA, Joneja U, Jiang W, Ferrone CR, Lillemoe KD, Cameron JL, Weiss MJ, Lavu H, Yeo CJ, Fernandez-Del Castillo C, Wolfgang CL, Winter JM. Microscopic lymphovascular invasion is an independent predictor of survival in resected pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. J Surg Oncol. 2017 Nov; 116 (6):658-664 Epub 2017 June 19
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56. Fong ZV, Alvino DML, Fernandez-Del Castillo C, Mehtsun WT, Pergolini I, Warshaw AL, Chang DC, Lillemoe KD, Ferrone CR. Reappraisal of Staging Laparoscopy for Patients with Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma: A Contemporary Analysis of 1001 Patients. Ann Surg Oncol. 2017 Oct; 24 (11):3203-3211 Epub 2017 July 17
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57. Fong ZV, Alvino DM, Castillo CF, Nipp RD, Traeger LN, Ruddy M, Lubitz CC, Johnson CD, Chang DC, Warshaw AL, Lillemoe KD, Ferrone CR. Health-related Quality of Life and Functional Outcomes in 5-year Survivors After Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Ann Surg. 2017 Oct; 266 (4):685-692
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58. Fong ZV, Loehrer AP, Fernandez-Del Castillo C, Bababekov YJ, Jin G, Ferrone CR, Warshaw AL, Traeger LN, Hutter MM, Lillemoe KD, Chang DC. Potential impact of a volume pledge on spatial access: A population-level analysis of patients undergoing pancreatectomy. Surgery. 2017 Aug; 162 (2):203-210 Epub 2017 May 11
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59. Bababekov YJ, Ven Fong Z, Chang DC, Simpson MA, Yeh H, Pomposelli JJ. Is liver transplant education patient-centered? Liver Transpl 2017 Aug; 23 (8):1070-1072 Epub 2017 July 03
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60. McMillan MT, Allegrini V, Asbun HJ, Ball CG, Bassi C, Beane JD, Behrman SW, Berger AC, Bloomston M, Callery MP, Christein JD, Dickson E, Dixon E, Drebin JA, Fernandez-Del Castillo C, Fisher WE, Fong ZV, Haverick E, Hollis RH, House MG, Hughes SJ, Jamieson NB, Kent TS, Kowalsky SJ, Kunstman JW, Malleo G, McElhany AL, Salem RR, Soares KC, Sprys MH, Valero V 3rd, Watkins AA, Wolfgang CL, Zureikat AH, Vollmer CM Jr. Incorporation of Procedure-specific Risk Into the ACS-NSQIP Surgical Risk Calculator Improves the Prediction of Morbidity and Mortality After Pancreatoduodenectomy. Ann Surg. 2017 May; 265 (5):978-986
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61. Alvino DML, Fong ZV, McCarthy CJ, Velmahos G, Lillemoe KD, Mueller PR, Fagenholz PJ. Long-Term Outcomes Following Percutaneous Cholecystostomy Tube Placement for Treatment of Acute Calculous Cholecystitis. J Gastrointest Surg. 2017 May; 21 (5):761-769 Epub 2017 Feb 21
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62. Schwartz DM, Fong ZV, Warshaw AL, Zinner MJ, Chang DC. The Hidden Consequences of the Volume Pledge: "No Patient Left Behind"? Ann Surg. 2017 Feb; 265 (2):273-274
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63. Fong ZV, Fernandez-Del Castillo C. Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm of the Pancreas. Surg Clin North Am. 2016 Dec; 96 (6):1431-1445
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64. Wojcik BM, Fong ZV, Patel MS, Chang DC, Petrusa E, Mullen JT, Phitayakorn R. The Resident-Run Minor Surgery Clinic: A Pilot Study to Safely Increase Operative Autonomy. J Surg Educ. 2016 Nov-Dec; 73 (6):e142-e149
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65. McMillan MT, Soi S, Asbun HJ, Ball CG, Bassi C, Beane JD, Behrman SW, Berger AC, Bloomston M, Callery MP, Christein JD, Dixon E, Drebin JA, Castillo CF, Fisher WE, Fong ZV, House MG, Hughes SJ, Kent TS, Kunstman JW, Malleo G, Miller BC, Salem RR, Soares K, Valero V, Wolfgang CL, Vollmer CM Jr. Risk-adjusted Outcomes of Clinically Relevant Pancreatic Fistula Following Pancreatoduodenectomy: A Model for Performance Evaluation. Ann Surg. 2016 Aug; 264 (2):344-52
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66. Fong ZV, McMillan MT, Marchegiani G, Sahora K, Malleo G, De Pastena M, Loehrer AP, Lee GC, Ferrone CR, Chang DC, Hutter MM, Drebin JA, Bassi C, Lillemoe KD, Vollmer CM, Fernandez-Del Castillo C. Discordance Between Perioperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis and Wound Infection Cultures in Patients Undergoing Pancreaticoduodenectomy. JAMA Surg. 2016 May 1; 151 (5):432-9
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67. Fong ZV, Ferrone CR, Lillemoe KD, Fernandez-Del Castillo C. Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm of the Pancreas: Current State of the Art and Ongoing Controversies. Ann Surg. 2016 May; 263 (5):908-17
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68. Winter JM, Jiang W, Basturk O, Mino-Kenudson M, Fong ZV, Tan WP, Lavu H, Vollmer CM, Furth EE, Haviland D, Klimstra DS, Jarnagin WR, Lillemoe KD, Yeo CJ, Fernandez-Del Castillo C, Allen PJ. Recurrence and Survival After Resection of Small Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm-associated Carcinomas (View PubMed
69. Sahora K, Morales-Oyarvide V, Ferrone C, Fong ZV, Warshaw AL, Lillemoe KD, Fernandez-del Castillo C. Preoperative biliary drainage does not increase major complications in pancreaticoduodenectomy: a large single center experience from the Massachusetts General Hospital. J Hepatobiliary Pancreat Sci. 2016 Mar; 23 (3):181-7 Epub 2016 Feb 23
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70. McMillan MT, Vollmer CM Jr, Asbun HJ, Ball CG, Bassi C, Beane JD, Berger AC, Bloomston M, Callery MP, Christein JD, Dixon E, Drebin JA, Castillo CF, Fisher WE, Fong ZV, Haverick E, House MG, Hughes SJ, Kent TS, Kunstman JW, Malleo G, McElhany AL, Salem RR, Soares K, Sprys MH, Valero V 3rd, Watkins AA, Wolfgang CL, Behrman SW. The Characterization and Prediction of ISGPF Grade C Fistulas Following Pancreatoduodenectomy. J Gastrointest Surg. 2016 Feb; 20 (2):262-76 Epub 2015 July 11
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71. Fong ZV, Chang DC, Ferrone CR, Lillemoe KD, Fernandez Del Castillo C. Early National Experience with Laparoscopic Pancreaticoduodenectomy for Ductal Adenocarcinoma: Is This Really a Short Learning Curve? J Am Coll Surg 2016 Feb; 222 (2):209
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72. Coe TM, Fong ZV, Wilson SE, Talamini MA, Lillemoe KD, Chang DC. Outcomes Improvement Is Not Continuous Along the Learning Curve for Pancreaticoduodenectomy at the Hospital Level. J Gastrointest Surg. 2015 Dec; 19 (12):2132-7 Epub 2015 Oct 05
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73. Ven Fong Z, Correa-Gallego C, Ferrone CR, Veillette GR, Warshaw AL, Lillemoe KD, Fernandez-del Castillo C. Early Drain Removal--The Middle Ground Between the Drain Versus No Drain Debate in Patients Undergoing Pancreaticoduodenectomy: A Prospective Validation Study. Ann Surg. 2015 Aug; 262 (2):378-83
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74. Fong ZV, Castillo CF. Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Adenocarcinoma of the Pancreas: Clinical Outcomes, Prognostic Factors, and the Role of Adjuvant Therapy. Viszeralmedizin. 2015 Feb; 31 (1):43-6
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75. Fong ZV, Peev M, Warshaw AL, Lillemoe KD, Fernandez-del Castillo C, Velmahos GC, Fagenholz PJ. Single-stage cholecystectomy at the time of pancreatic necrosectomy is safe and prevents future biliary complications: a 20-year single institutional experience with 217 consecutive patients. J Gastrointest Surg. 2015 Jan; 19 (1):32-7; discussion 37-8 Epub 2014 Oct 01
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76. Lee GC, Fong ZV, Ferrone CR, Thayer SP, Warshaw AL, Lillemoe KD, Fernandez-del Castillo C. High performing whipple patients: factors associated with short length of stay after open pancreaticoduodenectomy. J Gastrointest Surg. 2014 Oct; 18 (10):1760-9 Epub 2014 Aug 05
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77. Fong ZV, Tanabe KK. The clinical management of hepatocellular carcinoma in the United States, Europe, and Asia: a comprehensive and evidence-based comparison and review. Cancer. 2014 Sep 15; 120 (18):2824-38 Epub 2014 June 04
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78. Fong ZV, Ferrone CR, Thayer SP, Wargo JA, Sahora K, Seefeld KJ, Warshaw AL, Lillemoe KD, Hutter MM, Fernandez-Del Castillo C. Understanding hospital readmissions after pancreaticoduodenectomy: can we prevent them?: a 10-year contemporary experience with 1,173 patients at the Massachusetts General Hospital. J Gastrointest Surg. 2014 Jan; 18 (1):137-44; discussion 144-5 Epub 2013 Sept 04
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79. Fong ZV, Tanabe KK. Comparison of melanoma guidelines in the U.S.A., Canada, Europe, Australia and New Zealand: a critical appraisal and comprehensive review. Br J Dermatol. 2014 Jan; 170 (1):20-30
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80. Fong ZV, Tan WP, Lavu H, Kennedy EP, Mitchell DG, Koniaris LG, Sauter PK, Rosato EL, Yeo CJ, Winter JM. Preoperative imaging for resectable periampullary cancer: clinicopathologic implications of reported radiographic findings. J Gastrointest Surg. 2013 Jun; 17 (6):1098-106 Epub 2013 Apr 04
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81. Carter TI, Fong ZV, Hyslop T, Lavu H, Tan WP, Hardacre J, Sauter PK, Kennedy EP, Yeo CJ, Rosato EL. A dual-institution randomized controlled trial of remnant closure after distal pancreatectomy: does the addition of a falciform patch and fibrin glue improve outcomes? J Gastrointest Surg. 2013 Jan; 17 (1):102-9 Epub 2012 July 14
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