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Publications<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Peer reviewed Journal Article<\/strong>
\nUse of aerosolized aminoglycosides in the treatment of Gram-negative ventilator-
\nAssociated pneumonia
\nSurgical Infections Journal, Volume 8, Issue 1
\nNewark, N.J., 03\/2007
\nhttps:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17635058\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Brown SR, Gyawali CP, Melman L, Jenkins ED, Bader J, Frisella MM, Brunt LM, Eagon LC, Matthews BD. Clinical outcomes of atypical extra-esophageal reflux symptoms following laparoscopic antireflux surgery. Surg Endosc. 2011 Dec;25(12):3852-8.<\/p>\n

Jenkins ED, Melman L, Desai S, Deeken CR, Greco SC, Frisella MM, Matthews BD. Histologic evaluation of absorbable and non-absorbable barrier coated mesh secured to the peritoneum with fibrin sealant in a New Zealand white rabbit model. Hernia. 2011 Dec;15(6):677-84.<\/p>\n

Jenkins ED, Lerdsirisopon S, Costello KP, Melman L, Greco SC, Frisella MM, Matthews BD, Deeken CR. Laparoscopic fixation of biologic mesh at the hiatus with fibrin or polyethylene glycol sealant in a porcine model. Surg Endosc. 2011 Oct;25(10):3405-13.<\/p>\n

Deeken CR, Melman L, Jenkins ED, Greco SC, Frisella MM, Matthews BD. Histologic and biomechanical evaluation of crosslinked and non-crosslinked biologic meshes in a porcine model of ventral incisional hernia repair. J Am Coll Surg. 2011 May;2012(5):880-8.<\/p>\n

Jenkins ED, Melman L, Deeken CR, Greco SC, Frisella MM, Matthews BD. Biomechanical and histologic evaluation of fenestrated and nonfenestrated biologic mesh in a porcine model of ventral hernia repair. J Am Coll Surg. 2011 Mar;212(3):327-39.<\/p>\n

Melman L, Jenkins ED, Hamilton NA, Bender LC, Brodt MD, Deeken CR, Greco SC, Frisella MM, Matthews BD. Histologic and biomechanical evaluation of a novel macroporous polytetrafluoroethylene knit mesh compared to lightweight and heavyweight polypropylene mesh in a porcine model of ventral hernia repair. Hernia. 2011 Aug;15(4):423-31.<\/p>\n

Melman L, Jenkins ED, Hamilton NA, Bender LC, Brodt MD, Deeken CR, Greco SC, Frisella MM, Matthews BD. Early biocompatibility of crosslinked and non-crosslinked biologic meshes in a porcine model of ventral hernia repair. Hernia. 2011 Aug;15(2):157-64.<\/p>\n

Brown SR, Melman L, Jenkins E, Deeken C, Frisella MM, Brunt LM, Eagon JC, Matthews BD. Collagen type I:III ratio of the gastroesophageal junction in patients with paraesophageal hernias. Surg Endosc. 2011 May;25(5)1390-4.<\/p>\n

Melman L, Jenkins ED, Deeken CR, Brodt MD, Brown SR, Brunt LM, Eagon JC, Frisella M, Matthews BD. Evaluation of acute fixation strength for mechanical tacking devices and fibrin sealant versus polypropylene suture for laparoscopic ventral hernia repair. Surg Innov. 2010 Dec;17(4):285-90.<\/p>\n

Jenkins ED, Melman L, Desai S, Brown SR, Frisella MM, Deeken CR, Matthews BD. Evaluation of intraperitoneal placement of absorbable and nonabsorbable barrier coated mesh secured with fibrin sealant in a New Zealand white rabbit model. Surg Endosc. 2011 Feb;25(2):604-12.<\/p>\n

Jenkins ED, Melman L, Deeken CR, Greco SC, Frisella MM, Matthews BD. Evaluation of fenestrated and non-fenestrated biologic grafts in a porcine model of mature ventral incisional hernia repair. Hernia. 2010 Dec;14(6):599-610.<\/p>\n

Jenkins ED, Melman L, Frisella MM, Deeken CR, Matthews BD. Evaluation of acute fixation strength of absorbable and nonabsorbable barrier coated mesh secured with fibrin sealant. Hernia. 2010 Oct;14(5):505-9.<\/p>\n

Jenkins ED, Yom V, Melman L, Brunt LM, Eagon JC, Frisella MM, Matthews BD. Prospective evaluation of adhesion characteristics to intraperitoneal mesh and adhesiolysis-related complications during laparoscopic re-exploration after prior ventral hernia repair. Surg Endosc. 2010 Dec;24(12)3002-7.<\/p>\n

Jenkins ED, Yip M, Melman L, Frisella MM, Matthews BD. Informed consent: cultural and religious issues associated with the use of allogenic and xenogenic mesh products. J Am Coll Surg 2010 Apr;210(4):402-10.<\/p>\n

Jenkins ED, Yom VH, Melman L, Pierce RA, Schuessler RB, Frisella MM, Christopher Eagon J, Michael Brunt L, Matthews BD. Clinical predictors of operative complexity in laparoscopic ventral hernia repair: a prospective study. Surg Endosc 2010 Aug;24(8):1872-7.<\/p>\n

Melman L, Chisholm PR, Curci JA, Arif B, Pierce R, Jenkins ED, Brunt LM, Eagon C, Frisella M, Miller K, Matthews BD. Differential regulation of MMP-2 in the gastrohepatic ligament of the gastroesophageal junction. Surg Endosc 2010 Jul;24(7):1562-5.<\/p>\n

Melman L, Azar R, Beddow K, Brunt LM, Halpin VJ, Eagon JC, Frisella MM, Edmundowicz S, Jonnalagadda S, Matthews BD. Primary and overall success rates for clinical outcomes after laparoscopic, endoscopic, and open pancreatic cystgastrostomy for pancreatic pseudocysts. Surg Endosc. 2009 Feb;23(2):267-71.<\/p>\n

Melman L, Quinlan J, Robertson B, Brunt LM, Halpin VJ, Eagon JC, Frisella MM, Matthews BD. Esophageal manometric characteristics and outcomes for laparoscopic esophageal diverticulectomy, myotomy, and partial fundoplication for epiphrenic diverticula. Surg Endosc. 2009 Jun;23(6):1337-41<\/p>\n

Melman L, Quinlan J, Hall B, Brunt LM, Pierce R, Halpin VJ, Eagon JC, Robertson B, Frisella MM, Matthews BD. Clinical utility of routine barium esophagram after laparoscopic anterior esophageal myotomy for achalasia. Surg Endosc. 2009 Mar;23(3):606-10.<\/p>\n

Curci JA, Melman LM, Thompson RW, Soper NJ, Matthews BD. Elastic fiber depletion in the supporting ligaments of the gastroesophageal junction: a structural basis for the development of hiatal hernia. J Am Coll Surg, Aug 2008; 207(2):191-6.<\/p>\n

Pierce RA, Jonnalagadda S, Spitler JA, Tessier DJ, Liaw JM, Lall SC, Melman LM, Frisella MM, Todt LM, Brunt LM, Halpin VJ, Eagon JC, Edmundowicz SA, Matthews BD. Incidence of residual choledocholithiasis detected by intraoperative cholangiography at the time of laparoscopic cholecystectomy in patients having undergone preoperative ERCP. Surg Endosc. 2008 Nov; 22(11):2365-72.<\/p>\n

Melman L, Johnson FE. Intramuscular Cavernous Hemangioma. American Journal of Surgery, Jun 2008; 195(6):816-7.<\/p>\n

Hostetler KY, Beadle JR, Trahan J, Aldern KA, Owens G, Schriewer J, Melman L and Buller RM. Oral 1O-octadecyl-2-O-benzyl-sn-glycero-3-cidofovir targets the lung and is effective against a lethal respiratory challenge with ectromelia virus in mice. Antiviral Res, Mar 2007; 73(3): 212-8.<\/p>\n

Buller RM, Owens G, Schriewer J, Melman L, Beadle JR, Hostetler KY. Efficacy of Oral Active Ether Lipid Analogs of Cidofovir in a Lethal Mousepox Model. Virology, 20 January 2004; 318(2): 474-81.<\/p>\n

Melman L, Geuze HJ, Li Y, McCormick LM, Van Kerkhof P, Strous GJ, Schwartz AL, Bu G. Proteasome Regulates the Delivery of LDL Receptor-related Protein (LRP) into the Degradation Pathway. Mol Biol Cell, September 2002; 13(9): 3325-35.<\/p>\n

Melman L, Cao ZF, Rennke S, Marzolo MP, Wardell M, Bu G. High Affinity Binding of Receptorassociated Protein to Heparin and Low Density Lipoprotein Receptor-related Protein Requires Similar Basic Amino Acid Sequence Motifs. J Biol Chem,3 August 2001; 276 (31): 29338-46.<\/p>\n

Abstracts<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sadek, Ragui
\nVentral Hernia Repair Utilizing Centrality Bars Mesh With Balloon Anchoring System: A New 3 Trocar Technique Reducing Pain and Recurrence Post-Operatively
\nAbstract Accepted as Oral and Poster Presentation at SAGES 2015 Annual Meeting
\nNashville, TN 4\/15<\/p>\n

Sadek, Ragui
\nParaesophageal Hernia Repair Without Wrapping or Mesh: Primary Diaphragm Repair is Sufficient and Does Nor Increase Risk of Recurrence: 87 patient Meta-analysis
\nAbstract Accepted as Poster Presentation at SAGES 2015 Annual Meeting
\nNashville, TN 4\/15<\/p>\n

Sadek, Ragui
\nSufficient Fastening of Mesh for Inguinal Hernia Repair: One Tack on the Public Tubercle: 110 Patient Meta-analysis
\nAbstract Accepted as Featured Podium Presentation at SAGES 2015 Annual Meeting
\nNashville, TN 4\/15<\/p>\n

Sadek, Ragui
\nDoes Oversewing and Buttressing Really Reduce Leak Rate? : 1,002 Longitudinal Sleeve Gastrectomy Patient Meta analysis
\nAbstract Accepted as a Poster Presentation of Distinction at 31st annual ASMBS Obesity Week Meeting
\nBoston, MA 11\/14<\/p>\n

Sadek, Ragui
\nLongitudinal Sleeve Gastrectomy: Optimal Procedure for Males Seeking Type II Diabetes Mellitus Resolution
\nAbstract accepted as Poster presentation at 31st annual ASMBS Obesity week Meeting
\nBoston, MA 11\/14<\/p>\n

Sadek, Ragui
\nLaparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy is a Safe Procedure in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease and on Current Platelet
\nAbstract Accepted As Poster Presentation at 2014 IFSO international meeting
\nMontreal, Canada 09\/14<\/p>\n

Sadek, Ragui
\nViability of Simultaneous Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair and Longitudinal Sleeve Gastrectomy Paired Procedures
\nAbstract Accepted as Poster Presentation at 2014 IFSO international meeting
\nMontreal, Canada 09\/14<\/p>\n

Sadek, Ragui
\nVertical Banded Gastroplasty Conversion to Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
\nAbstract Accepted as Video Presentation at 2014 IFSO international meeting
\nMontreal, Canada 09\/14<\/p>\n

Sadek, Ragui
\nLaparoscopic Revisional Repair of Inguinal Hernia
\nAbstract accepted as poster presentation at 16th Annual Hernia Repair Symposium
\nLas Vegas, NV 03\/2014<\/p>\n

Sadek, Ragui
\nRevisional Sleeve to Sleeve Gastrectomy Utilizing Olympus 3D Endoscopy System
\nAbstract accepted as poster presentation at SAGES 2014 Annual meeting
\nSalt Lake City, UT 04\/2014<\/p>\n

Sadek, Ragui
\nDa Vinci Assisted Revision of \u201cCandy Cane\u201d Roux Syndrome
\nAbstract accepted as video presentation at CRSA meeting
\nWashington, D.C. 10\/2013<\/p>\n

Sadek, Ragui
\nAdolescent Weight Loss Surgery a viable option?
\nAbstract accepted as oral presentation at IFSO meeting.
\nIstanbul, Turkey, 08\/2013<\/p>\n

Sadek, Ragui
\nLaparoscopic inguinal hernia repairs a safe sound and better repair for Inguinal Hernias – 11\/2008
\nAccepted as a poster presentation at the Society of Gastro endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES),
\nPhoenix, Az., 04\/2009<\/p>\n

Sadek, Ragui
\nThe use of Closed Suction Drains in diagnosis and management of staple line leaks in Bariatric Surgery – 04\/2006
\nAbstract accepted as poster presentation at SAGES meeting.
\nDallas, Tx., 04\/ 2007<\/p>\n

Sadek, Ragui
\nThe use of Aerosolized Aminoglycosides in the treatment of Gram Negative Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia \u2013 04\/2006
\nAbstract accepted as poster presentation at Surgical Infection Society Meeting, (SIS)
\nLaJolla, Ca., 04\/ 2007<\/p>\n

Sadek, Ragui
\nFascial and Peritoneal Injection of Local Analgesia at Trocar Sites Prior to Incision Significantly Decreases Post-Operative Pain after Laparoscopic Surgery
\nAbstract accepted as poster presentation at SAGES meeting
\nFt. Lauderdale, Fl., 04\/ 2005<\/p>\n

Sadek, Ragui
\nPushing the Upper Limits of Laparoscopic Surgery for Splenomegaly \u2013 10\/2003
\nPoster presentation at the American College of Surgeons meeting
\nChicago, Il., 10\/2003<\/p>\n

\n

Presentations<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Clinical<\/strong><\/p>\n

Monthly patient and staff education for Bariatric Center of Excellence RWJUH<\/p>\n

Scientific<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ventral Hernia Repair Utilizing Centrality Bars Mesh With Balloon Anchoring System: A New 3 Trocar Technique Reducing Pain and Recurrence Post-Operatively
\nAbstract Accepted as Oral and Poster Presentation at SAGES 2015 Annual Meeting
\nNashville, TN 4\/15<\/p>\n

Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Without Wrapping or Mesh: Primary Diaphragm Repair is Sufficient and Does Nor Increase Risk of Recurrence: 87 patient Meta-analysis
\nAbstract Accepted as Poster Presentation at SAGES 2015 Annual Meeting
\nNashville, TN 4\/15<\/p>\n

Sufficient Fastening of Mesh for Inguinal Hernia Repair: One Tack on the Public Tubercle: 110 Patient Meta-analysis
\nAbstract Accepted as Featured Podium Presentation at SAGES 2015 Annual Meeting
\nNashville, TN 4\/15<\/p>\n

Does Oversewing and Buttressing Really Reduce Leak Rate? : 1,002 Longitudinal Sleeve Gastrectomy Patient Meta analysis
\nAbstract Accepted as Oral and Poster Presentation at 36th<\/sup> annual ASMBS Obesity Week Meeting
\nBoston, MA 11\/14<\/p>\n

Longitudinal Sleeve Gastrectomy: Optimal Procedure for Males Seeking Type II Diabetes Mellitus Resolution
\nAbstract accepted as oral and Poster presentation at 36th<\/sup> annual ASMBS Obesity week Meeting
\nBoston, MA 11\/14<\/p>\n

Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy is a Safe Procedure in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease and on Current Platelet Abstract
\nAccepted As oral and Poster Presentation at 2014 IFSO international meeting
\nMontreal, Canada 08\/14<\/p>\n

Viability of Simultaneous Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair and Longitudinal Sleeve Gastrectomy Paired Procedures
\nAbstract Accepted as oral and Poster Presentation at 2014 IFSO international meeting
\nMontreal, Canada 08\/14<\/p>\n

Revisional Sleeve to Sleeve Gastrectomy Utilizing Olympus 3D Endoscopy System
\nAbstract accepted as poster presentation at SAGES 2014 Annual meeting
\nSalt Lake City, UT 04\/2014<\/p>\n

Laparoscopic Revisional Repair of Inguinal Hernia
\nAbstract accepted as poster presentation at 16th Annual Hernia Repair Symposium
\nLas Vegas, NV 03\/2014<\/p>\n

Revisional Sleeve-to-Sleeve Gastrectomy.
\nAccepted as video presentation at International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and metabolic disorders.
\nIstanbul, Turkey, 08\/2013<\/p>\n

Conversion of Gastric Band to Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy\/Gastric Bypass in a two stage operation is safer procedure.
\nAccepted as oral and poster presentation at International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic disorders.
\nIstanbul, Turkey, 08\/2013<\/p>\n

A Simple scoring system to predict conversion to open technique in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
\nAccepted as oral presentation at the World Congress of Endoscopic Surgery,
\nYokohama, Japan, 09\/2008<\/p>\n

Arielle H. Gupta, M.D. PADUA Score as a Predictor for Pulmonary Embolism – A Potential Strategy for Reducing Unnecessary Imaging. Submitted to Journal of Thrombosis and Thrombolysis in September 2018.<\/p>\n

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PATENT(S)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

AR Gastric Fence
\nMedical Device Patent Pending
\nApplication Submitted 09\/4\/2014<\/p>\n

Baritrack Essential Liquid Multi Vitamin Blend.
\nFormula patent pending
\nApplication submitted 01\/14\/2014<\/p>\n

Baritrack Meal Replacement Protein Shakes.
\nFormula patent pending
\nApplication submitted 01\/14\/2014<\/p>\n

Baritrack Clear Protein Supplement.
\nFormula patent pending
\nApplication submitted 01\/14\/2014<\/p>\n

Baritrack Apple application.
\nApplication patent pending.
\nApplication submitted 12\/04\/2013<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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