Peer Reviewed Research Publications, Book Chapters, National Scientific Presentations, Abstracts and National Awards
(2003 - Present)

Sergio W. Larach, MD

Peer Reviewed Publications/Journal Articles

Albert M, Larach S, Mancuso P: Evaluation and Treatment of Acute Anorectal Pain. Urgent Care Medicine, 2007.
The Clinical Outcomes of Surgical Therapy Study Group: A comparison of laparoscopically assisted and open colectomy for colon cancer. NEJM, 350(20):2050-2059, May 2004

Larach SW, Laparoscopic Management of Diverticular Disease. Clinics in Colon & Rectal Surgery. 17(3):187-193, 2004.

Ferrara A, Gallagher JT, Williamson PR, Larach SW: Clinical Applications of Anorectal Physiology Testing. Seminars in Colon & Rectal Surgery. 14(2):72-76, 2003.

Pantakar SK, Larach SW, Ferrara A, Williamson PR, Gallagher JT, DeJesus S, Narayanan S: Prospective Comparison of Laparoscopic vs Open Resection for Colorectal Adenocarcinoma over a Ten-Year Period. Disease of the Colon & Rectum. 5:601-611, 2003.

Review Articles, Chapters and/or Textbooks

Larach SW: Laparoscopic Rectopexy for Rectal Prolapse. Video Atlas of Surgery. Video-based Education of the American College of Surgeons. In Press, 2007.

Larach SW and Gallagher, JT: Our minimally Invasive Approach in Rectal Cancer. Contemporary Surgery. August 2006.

Larach SW, Cebrian J: Fecal Impaction (Chapter): Current Therapy in Colon and Rectal Surgery. 2nd Edition, 129-130, 2005.

Larach SW, Gallagher JT, Ferrara A: A Practical Guide to Running an Anorectal Laboratory (Chapter) in Complex Anorectal Disorders: Investigation & Management, Zbar, AP, Pescatori, M, Wexner SD, Editors. 2004.

Larach SW, Magee DKA: Tumors of the Anal Region. In: Coelho JCU. Clinical and Surgical Gastroenterology. Atheneu, Rio de Janeiro, 3rd ed. 1167-1177.

Larach SW, Gentry C: Anal Stenosis. In: Coelho JCU, Clinical and Surgical Gastroenterology. Atheneu, Rio de Janaeiro, 3rd Edition, 1145-1147, 2004.

Participation in Local, Regional, and National Activities/Presentations

Albert M, Larach S, Atallah S. Minimally Invasive hemorrhoidectomy: Results of first 100 patients. Poster presentation ASCRS, Boston, MA 2008

Laparoscopy in 2006. Cleveland Clinic, September 2006

Rectal Cancer: Laparotomy vs. laparoscopy: Results and opinions to comparison. World Congress of Coloproctology & Pelvic Diseases, Innovation & Current Debates. Rome, Italy; June 12-15, 2005

"American Experience with PPH Procedure." Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc., Rome, Italy; March 18, 2004

Albert R. Matthew, MD

Peer Reviewed Publications/Journal Articles

Albert M, Larach S, Mancuso P: Evaluation and Treatment of Acute Anorectal Pain. Urgent Care Medicine, 2007.

Albert M, Nasraway S: Severe Obesity is an Independent Determinant of Death Among Critically Ill Surgical Patients. Critical Care Medicine, 2006, 34(4):1251-1253.

Albert M, Bailey HR, Snyder MS: Radiologic Imaging of Acute Colonic Diverticulitis. Perspectives in Colon & Rectal Surgery, 2004.

Albert M, Lessin M, Gilchrist B: Methylene Blue: Dangerous Dye for Neonates. Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2003.

Participation in Local, Regional, and National Activities/Presentations

Albert M, Larach S, Mancuso P: Minimally Invasive Hemorrhoidectomy. Podium Presentation: SAGES 2007, Las Vegas, Nevada.

Albert M, Larach S, Atallah S. Minimally Invasive hemorrhoidectomy: Results of first 100 patients. Poster presentation ASCRS, Boston, MA 2008

Eduardo Parra Davila, MD

Review Articles, Chapters and/or Textbooks

Parra Davilla, Eduardo; Morris Franklin: "Complications de la Cirugia Laparoscopica de Colon," in press for Mexican Editorial. Complicaciones de Cirugia Laparscopica y Torascoscopica. Editorial Alfil. 2007.

Participation in Local, Regional, and National Activities/Presentations

Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair. Argentina and Chile Surgeons. Lecture, virtual simulation lab and live surgery, Boca Raton, FL July 22-24, 2007.

Advance Laparoscopic Colon Resection Course. Course Lecture and Lab Course, Boca Raton, FL June 27-28, 2007

Advance Laparoscopic Ventral Incisional Hernia Repair. Updates in Open VIHR & Cosmetic Considerations; Laparoscopic Parastomal Hernia Repair, and LVHR - Complications. Course Lecture and Lab Master's Course. Miami, FL June 22, 2007.

Laparoscopic Ventral Incisional Hernia Repair. Technique and virtual simulation lab. Boca Raton, FL June 15, 2007.

Advance Laparoscopic Colon Resection Course. Course Lecture and Lab Course. Boca Raton, FL May 17-18, 2007.

Advance Laparoscopic Ventral Incisional Hernia Repair. Updates in Open VIHR & Cosmetic Considerations; Laparoscopic Parastomal Hernia Repair, and LVHR - Complications. Course Lecture and Lab Master's Course. Las Vegas, NV May 11th 2007.

Laparoscopic colectomy training program for directors and managers of Ethicon. Endo-Surgery Latinamerica. Cuidad de Panama, Panama. May 9, 2007.

Advance Laparoscopic Ventral Incisional Hernia Repair. Updates in Open VIHR & Cosmetic Cosiderations: Laparoscopic Parastomal Hernia Repair, and LVHR-Complications. Course Lecture and Lab Master's Course. New Orleans, LA May 4, 2007.

Ethicon National Training Meeting. Instructor. HSR/CSR training. Orlando, FL April 14, 2007

Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair. Minimally Invasive Surgery Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital University of Miami, Miami FL April 14, 2007.