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  1. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)-associated chronic cough: long-term outcomes and predictors of response to anti-reflux surgery. Surg Endosc. 2026 Sep; 40(9):8094-8104.
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    Score: 0.059
  2. Nissen versus Toupet fundoplication quality-of-life outcomes compared by intraoperative EndoFLIP™ distensibility index range. Surg Endosc. 2026 Aug; 40(8):6966-6971.
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    Score: 0.059
  3. Hiatal hernia size predicts abnormal pH testing: a retrospective cohort study. Surg Endosc. 2026 Jul; 40(7):6293-6300.
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    Score: 0.058
  4. The utility of routine pH studies after antireflux surgery. Surgery. 2026 Sep; 197:110151.
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    Score: 0.058
  5. Extended venous thromboembolism prophylaxis after bariatric surgery does not increase postoperative bleeding complications. Surgery. 2026 Mar; 191:109918.
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    Score: 0.056
  6. Ideal impedance planimetry (EndoFLIP) distensibility ranges for male and female patients undergoing laparoscopic fundoplication. Surgery. 2026 Mar; 191:109903.
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    Score: 0.056
  7. Long-term outcomes of Zenker's peroral endoscopic myotomy: endoscopic suturing is effective for large Zenker's diverticula. Surg Endosc. 2025 Oct; 39(10):6765-6772.
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    Score: 0.055
  8. Can intraoperative impedance planimetry (EndoFLIP™) during anti-reflux surgery replace preoperative manometry with no difference in patient outcomes? Surg Endosc. 2025 Oct; 39(10):6756-6764.
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    Score: 0.055
  9. Decision regret for patients undergoing laparoscopic Heller myotomy and peroral endoscopic myotomy. J Gastrointest Surg. 2025 09; 29(9):102141.
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    Score: 0.055
  10. Preoperative Biomarkers and Thromboelastometry According to Caprini Venous Thromboembolism Risk Stratification in Bariatric Patients: Are Clinical Risk Assessments Enough? J Am Coll Surg. 2025 Jul 01; 241(1):67-76.
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    Score: 0.055
  11. Loop duodenal switch confers more complications with little gain of weight loss compared to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Surg Endosc. 2025 02; 39(2):1261-1268.
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    Score: 0.052
  12. Using impedance planimetry (EndoFLIP) to determine ideal distensibility ranges for esophageal motility disorders. Surgery. 2025 03; 179:108803.
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    Score: 0.052
  13. Comparable improvement and resolution of obesity-related comorbidities in endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty vs laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: single-center study. Surg Endosc. 2024 10; 38(10):5914-5921.
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    Score: 0.052
  14. Impact of Toupet fundoplication with bougie on post-operative dysphagia and quality of life. Surg Endosc. 2024 09; 38(9):5350-5355.
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    Score: 0.051
  15. Efficacy and outcomes of per oral plication of the (neo)esophagus (POPE) for impaired emptying in achalasia and post-esophagectomy patients. Surg Endosc. 2024 09; 38(9):5239-5245.
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    Score: 0.051
  16. Gas and Bloat in Female Patients after Antireflux Procedures: Analysis of 934 Cases. J Am Coll Surg. 2024 Jul 01; 239(1):18-29.
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    Score: 0.050
  17. Personalized anti-reflux surgery: connecting GERD phenotypes in 690 patients to outcomes. Surg Endosc. 2024 06; 38(6):3273-3278.
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    Score: 0.050
  18. Impedance planimetry and panometry (EndoFLIP™) can replace manometry in preoperative anti-reflux surgery assessment. Surg Endosc. 2024 01; 38(1):339-347.
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    Score: 0.048
  19. Changes in impedance planimetry (EndoFLIP) measurements at follow-up after peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM). Surg Endosc. 2022 12; 36(12):9410-9415.
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    Score: 0.044
  20. Long-term retention after structured curriculum on attainment of critical view of safety during laparoscopic cholecystectomy for surgeons. Surgery. 2022 03; 171(3):577-583.
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    Score: 0.043
  21. Impedance planimetry (EndoFLIP) measurements persist long term after anti-reflux surgery. Surgery. 2022 03; 171(3):628-634.
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    Score: 0.043
  22. Significant changes in impedance planimetry (EndoFLIP™) measurements after peroral pyloromyotomy for delayed gastric emptying. Surg Endosc. 2022 02; 36(2):1536-1543.
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    Score: 0.041
  23. Comparing cost and outcomes between peroral endoscopic myotomy and laparoscopic heller myotomy. Am J Surg. 2021 07; 222(1):208-213.
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    Score: 0.040
  24. Teaching peroral endoscopic pyloromyotomy (POP) to practicing endoscopists: An "into-the-fire" approach to simulation. Surgery. 2021 03; 169(3):502-507.
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    Score: 0.039
  25. Predictors of chronic pain after laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair. Surgery. 2021 03; 169(3):586-594.
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    Score: 0.039
  26. Comparing short-term patient outcomes after fundoplication performed over a traditional bougie versus a functional lumen imaging probe. Surgery. 2021 03; 169(3):533-538.
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    Score: 0.039
  27. Primary Care Physicians' Perceptions of Bariatric Surgery and Major Barriers to Referral. Obes Surg. 2020 02; 30(2):521-526.
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    Score: 0.038
  28. Endoscopic Suturing Results in High Technical and Clinical Success Rates for a Variety of Gastrointestinal Pathologies. J Gastrointest Surg. 2020 02; 24(2):278-287.
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    Score: 0.037
  29. Improving attainment of the critical view of safety during laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Surg Endosc. 2020 09; 34(9):4115-4123.
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    Score: 0.037
  30. Predictors for recurrence after open umbilical hernia repair in 979 patients. Surgery. 2019 10; 166(4):615-622.
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    Score: 0.036
  31. Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair after prostatectomy: Evaluating safety, efficacy, and efficiency. Surgery. 2019 10; 166(4):607-614.
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    Score: 0.036
  32. Initial Experience with Endoscopic Pyloromyotomy, with Description and Video of Technique. J Gastrointest Surg. 2019 08; 23(8):1706-1710.
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    Score: 0.036
  33. First Experience with Banded Anti-reflux Mucosectomy (ARMS) for GERD: Feasibility, Safety, and Technique (with Video). J Gastrointest Surg. 2019 06; 23(6):1274-1278.
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    Score: 0.035
  34. Effects of dexamethasone on postoperative urinary retention after laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair. Surg Endosc. 2019 09; 33(9):3008-3013.
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    Score: 0.035
  35. Predicting Progression in Barrett's Esophagus: Development and Validation of the Barrett's Esophagus Assessment of Risk Score (BEAR Score). Ann Surg. 2018 04; 267(4):716-720.
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    Score: 0.033
  36. Endoscopic gastrojejunostomy revision is more effective than medical management alone to address weight regain after RYGB. Surg Endosc. 2018 03; 32(3):1564-1571.
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    Score: 0.033
  37. Quality of life after laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal repair of an asymptomatic inguinal hernia. Surg Endosc. 2018 Feb; 32(2):813-819.
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    Score: 0.032
  38. Predictors of pathologic upstaging in early esophageal adenocarcinoma: Results from the national cancer database. Am J Surg. 2018 07; 216(1):124-130.
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    Score: 0.032
  39. Rectus abdominis atrophy after ventral abdominal incisions: midline versus chevron. Hernia. 2017 08; 21(4):619-622.
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    Score: 0.031
  40. Outcomes in patients with over 1-year follow-up after peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM). Surg Endosc. 2017 04; 31(4):1550-1557.
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    Score: 0.030
  41. Outcomes following 50 consecutive endoscopic gastrojejunal revisions for weight gain following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: a comparison of endoscopic suturing techniques for stoma reduction. Surg Endosc. 2017 06; 31(6):2667-2677.
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    Score: 0.030
  42. Long-term patterns and predictors of pain following laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair: a patient-centered analysis. Surg Endosc. 2017 05; 31(5):2109-2121.
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    Score: 0.030
  43. Laparoscopic Totally Extraperitoneal Groin Hernia Repair and Quality of Life at 2-Year Follow-Up. J Am Coll Surg. 2016 07; 223(1):153-61.
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    Score: 0.029
  44. Efficacy of a Required Preoperative Weight Loss Program for Patients Undergoing Bariatric Surgery. J Gastrointest Surg. 2016 Apr; 20(4):667-73.
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    Score: 0.029
  45. Modified laparoscopic Sugarbaker repair decreases recurrence rates of parastomal hernia. Surgery. 2015 Oct; 158(4):954-9; discussion 959-61.
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    Score: 0.028
  46. Educating surgeons may allow for reduced intraoperative costs for inguinal herniorrhaphy. J Am Coll Surg. 2015 Jun; 220(6):1107-12.
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    Score: 0.027
  47. Reflux control is important in the management of Barrett's Esophagus: results from a retrospective 1,830 patient cohort. Surg Endosc. 2015 Dec; 29(12):3528-34.
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    Score: 0.027
  48. Management options for obesity after bariatric surgery. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2015 Feb; 25(1):15-18.
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    Score: 0.027
  49. Patient-centered outcomes following laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair. Surg Endosc. 2015 Sep; 29(9):2512-9.
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    Score: 0.026
  50. Quality of life assessment after peroral endoscopic myotomy. Surg Endosc. 2015 May; 29(5):1198-202.
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    Score: 0.026
  51. Management of non-parasitic splenic cysts: does size really matter? J Gastrointest Surg. 2014 Sep; 18(9):1658-63.
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    Score: 0.025
  52. Predicting regression of Barrett's esophagus: results from a retrospective cohort of 1342 patients. Surg Endosc. 2014 Oct; 28(10):2803-7.
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    Score: 0.025
  53. Single-incision results in similar pain and quality of life scores compared with multi-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy: A blinded prospective randomized trial of 100 patients. Surgery. 2013 Oct; 154(4):662-70; discussion 670-1.
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    Score: 0.024
  54. Peroral endoscopic myotomy: A short-term comparison with the standard laparoscopic approach. Surgery. 2013 Oct; 154(4):893-7; discussion 897-900.
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    Score: 0.024
  55. Patient-centered outcomes after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Surg Endosc. 2013 Dec; 27(12):4491-8.
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    Score: 0.024
  56. Single-incision surgery has higher cost with equivalent pain and quality-of-life scores compared with multiple-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a prospective randomized blinded comparison. J Am Coll Surg. 2012 Nov; 215(5):702-8.
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    Score: 0.022
  57. Laparoscopic ischemic conditioning of the stomach prior to esophagectomy. Dis Esophagus. 2013 Jul; 26(5):479-86.
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    Score: 0.022
  58. Laparoscopic modified Sugarbaker technique results in superior recurrence rate. Surg Endosc. 2012 Dec; 26(12):3430-4.
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    Score: 0.022
  59. Emergent pancreaticoduodenectomy for Dieulafoy lesion of the duodenum. Am Surg. 2010 Jun; 76(6):656-7.
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    Score: 0.019
  60. Parathyroid cyst: often mistaken for a thyroid cyst. World J Surg. 2007 Jan; 31(1):60-4.
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    Score: 0.015
  61. Impact of preoperative depression severity and antidepressant medication use on perioperative outcomes and long-term weight loss following primary bariatric surgery. Surg Endosc. 2026 Aug; 40(8):7133-7142.
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    Score: 0.015
  62. Retrograde gastric intussusception after myotomy for achalasia. Ann Thorac Surg. 2006 Mar; 81(3):1134-6.
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    Score: 0.014
  63. Minimally invasive video-assisted thyroidectomy for follicular neoplasm: is there an advantage over conventional thyroidectomy? Ann Surg Oncol. 2006 Feb; 13(2):182-6.
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    Score: 0.014
  64. Outcomes of endoscopic submucosal dissection for superficial esophageal squamous neoplasms: a multicenter North American experience. Gastrointest Endosc. 2026 07; 104(1):21-29.e1.
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    Score: 0.014
  65. Does (patient) size matter? the impact of body mass index on outcomes for patients undergoing minimally invasive transversus abdominis release. Hernia. 2025 12 17; 30(1):41.
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    Score: 0.014
  66. Size and measurement technique both matter: accuracy of preoperative physical exam and computed tomography in predicting hernia size and current procedural terminology codes for incisional hernia. Surg Endosc. 2025 Sep; 39(9):6149-6154.
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    Score: 0.014
  67. A New International Scheme for the Classification and Management of Clinical Outcomes Post-gastric Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2025 Dec; 23(13):2477-2487.e1.
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    Score: 0.014
  68. Safety of same-day discharge after gastric peroral endoscopic myotomy in patients with refractory gastroparesis: an international multicenter study. Gastrointest Endosc. 2025 10; 102(4):595-599.e1.
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    Score: 0.013
  69. One hundred consecutive laparoscopic ventral hernia repairs. Am J Surg. 2004 Nov; 188(5):593-7.
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    Score: 0.013
  70. Higher rates of recurrence and worse quality of life in obese patients undergoing inguinal hernia repair. Hernia. 2024 12; 28(6):2255-2264.
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    Score: 0.013
  71. Randomized Controlled Trial Based US Commercial Payor Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty Versus Lifestyle Modification Alone for Adults With Class I/II Obesity. Obes Surg. 2024 09; 34(9):3275-3284.
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    Score: 0.013
  72. Clinical outcomes of peroral endoscopic myotomy with and without septotomy for management of epiphrenic diverticula: an international multicenter experience (with video). Gastrointest Endosc. 2024 11; 100(5):840-848.e4.
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    Score: 0.013
  73. A Delphi Method for Development of a Barrett's Esophagus Question Prompt List as a Communication Tool for Optimal Patient-physician Communication. J Clin Gastroenterol. 2024 02 01; 58(2):131-135.
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    Score: 0.012
  74. Peroral endoscopic myotomy for spastic esophageal dysmotility among opioid users: a multicenter propensity score matching study. Gastrointest Endosc. 2024 06; 99(6):924-930.
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    Score: 0.012
  75. Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty as an early tool against obesity: a multicenter international study on an overweight population. Gastrointest Endosc. 2024 03; 99(3):371-376.
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    Score: 0.012
  76. CT scan in the management of acute appendicitis. J Surg Res. 2002 Jun 15; 105(2):119-22.
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    Score: 0.011
  77. Role of functional luminal imaging probe in the management of postmyotomy clinical failure. Gastrointest Endosc. 2022 07; 96(1):9-17.e3.
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    Score: 0.011
  78. Management of patients after failed peroral endoscopic myotomy: a multicenter study. Endoscopy. 2021 10; 53(10):1003-1010.
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    Score: 0.010
  79. Comprehensive Analysis of Adverse Events Associated with Gastric Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy: An International Multicenter Study. Surg Endosc. 2021 04; 35(4):1755-1764.
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    Score: 0.010
  80. An analysis of results in a single-blinded, prospective randomized controlled trial comparing non-fixating versus self-fixating mesh for laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair. Surg Endosc. 2019 08; 33(8):2670-2679.
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    Score: 0.009
  81. Peritoneal dialysis catheter function and survival are not adversely affected by obesity regardless of the operative technique used. Surg Endosc. 2018 04; 32(4):1714-1723.
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    Score: 0.008
  82. Comprehensive Analysis of Adverse Events Associated With Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy in 1826 Patients: An International Multicenter Study. Am J Gastroenterol. 2017 Aug; 112(8):1267-1276.
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    Score: 0.008
  83. Evaluation of crowd-sourced assessment of the critical view of safety in laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Surg Endosc. 2017 Dec; 31(12):5094-5100.
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    Score: 0.008
  84. Efficacy and Safety of Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy for Treatment of Achalasia After Failed Heller Myotomy. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2017 Oct; 15(10):1531-1537.e3.
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    Score: 0.008
  85. Randomized sham-controlled trial evaluating efficacy and safety of endoscopic gastric plication for primary obesity: The ESSENTIAL trial. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2017 02; 25(2):294-301.
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    Score: 0.008
  86. Long-term outcomes of per-oral endoscopic myotomy in patients with achalasia with a minimum follow-up of 2 years: an international multicenter study. Gastrointest Endosc. 2017 May; 85(5):927-933.e2.
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    Score: 0.007
  87. Laparoscopic peritoneal dialysis catheter insertion using rectus sheath tunnel and selective omentopexy significantly reduces catheter dysfunction and increases peritoneal dialysis longevity. Surgery. 2016 10; 160(4):924-935.
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    Score: 0.007
  88. A Model of Cost Reduction and Standardization: Improved Cost Savings While Maintaining the Quality of Care. Dis Colon Rectum. 2015 Nov; 58(11):1104-7.
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    Score: 0.007
  89. International multicenter experience with peroral endoscopic myotomy for the treatment of spastic esophageal disorders refractory to medical therapy (with video). Gastrointest Endosc. 2015 May; 81(5):1170-7.
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    Score: 0.007
  90. Laparoscopy has a superior diagnostic yield than percutaneous image-guided biopsy for suspected intra-abdominal lymphoma. Surg Endosc. 2015 Sep; 29(9):2496-9.
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    Score: 0.007
  91. Six month outcomes in patients experiencing weight gain after gastric bypass who underwent gastrojejunal revision using an endoluminal suturing device. Surg Endosc. 2015 Aug; 29(8):2133-40.
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    Score: 0.007
  92. Surgical management of breast cancer liver metastases. HPB (Oxford). 2011 Apr; 13(4):272-8.
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    Score: 0.005
  93. Outcome after laparoscopic radiofrequency ablation of technically resectable colorectal liver metastases. Ann Surg Oncol. 2011 Jul; 18(7):1947-54.
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    Score: 0.005
  94. Adding days spent in readmission to the initial postoperative length of stay limits the perceived benefit of laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy when compared with open distal pancreatectomy. Am J Surg. 2011 Mar; 201(3):295-9; discussion 299-300.
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    Score: 0.005
  95. Computed tomography (CT)-guided versus laparoscopic radiofrequency ablation: a single-institution comparison of morbidity rates and hospital costs. Surg Endosc. 2011 Apr; 25(4):1088-95.
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    Score: 0.005
  96. A prospective single institution comparison of peri-operative outcomes for laparoscopic and open distal pancreatectomy. Surgery. 2009 Oct; 146(4):635-43; discussion 643-5.
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    Score: 0.005
  97. Patient factors predictive of 24-h pH normalization following endoluminal gastroplication for GERD. Surg Endosc. 2009 Nov; 23(11):2525-30.
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    Score: 0.004
  98. Percutaneous endovascular repair of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms. Arch Surg. 2007 Nov; 142(11):1049-52.
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    Score: 0.004
  99. Outcomes after pancreatectomy for intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms of the pancreas: an institutional experience. Surgery. 2007 Oct; 142(4):529-34; discussion 534-7.
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    Score: 0.004
  100. Decreased incidence of left common iliac vein compression in patients with abdominal aortic aneurysms. J Vasc Surg. 2006 Sep; 44(3):595-600.
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    Score: 0.004
  101. Advance directive use among patients undergoing high-risk operations. Am J Surg. 2004 Jul; 188(1):98-101.
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    Score: 0.003
  102. Hospital vascular surgery volume and procedure mortality rates in California, 1982-1994. J Vasc Surg. 1998 Jul; 28(1):45-56; discussion 56-8.
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    Score: 0.002
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