Bradley S Kushner

Conference Surgery · March 2023 BACKGROUND: Although ventral hernias are common in older adults and can impair quality of life, multiple barriers exist that preclude ventral hernia repair. The goal of this study was to determine if older adults with ventral hernias achieve surgeon-direct ... Full text Link to item Cite

Transversus abdominis release with posterior component separation in patients with previously recurrent ventral hernias: A single institution experience.

Conference Surgery · March 2022 BACKGROUND: Recurrent hernias pose significant challenges due to violated anatomic planes, resultant scar, and potential prior mesh. Transversus abdominis release has been widely utilized for complex hernias. Transversus abdominis release can provide a nov ... Full text Link to item Cite

Does immunosuppression increase perioperative wound morbidity in patients undergoing transversus abdominis release?

Conference Surgery · March 2022 BACKGROUND: Transversus abdominis release is an effective procedure for complex ventral hernias. As wound complications contribute to hernia recurrences, mitigating risk factors is vitally important for hernia surgeons. Although immunosuppression can impai ... Full text Link to item Cite

Assessment of postoperative opioid stewardship using a novel electronic-based automated text and phone messaging platform.

Conference Surgery · March 2021 BACKGROUND: Practices of opioid prescribing vary widely across general surgery providers. The goal of this study was to use a text-based platform to assess postdischarge opioid utilization. METHODS: A prospective, cohort study enrolled adult patients under ... Full text Link to item Cite

Robotic Approach to Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Results in Low Long-Term Recurrence Rate and Beneficial Patient-Centered Outcomes.

Conference J Am Coll Surg · November 2020 BACKGROUND: Little is known regarding important long-term outcomes after robotic paraesophageal hernia (PEH) repairs, such as symptom relief and recurrence rates. The aim of this study was to evaluate the long-term clinical outcomes in a large series of pa ... Full text Link to item Cite