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Fellow Research

The KU School of Medicine fellowship programs encourage and support research efforts by fellows at all stages of the training.

The Department of Surgery has a long tradition of excellence in research and continues to provide multiple opportunities for fellows to engage in both basic science and clinical research.

Below you can find the published research articles and presentations by our fellows. We also encourage you to explore current research efforts underway in our department.

Swilling AC, O'Dell JC, Beyene RT, Watson CM, Sawyer RG, Chollet-Hinton L, Simpson SQ, Atchison L, Derickson M, Cooper LC, Pennington Ii GP, Vandenberg S, Halimeh BN, Hughes D, Guidry CA. Provider perceptions of antibiotic initiation strategies for hospital-acquired pneumonia. Journal Article. Surgical Infections. 01/22/2024 2024;25(2):109-115. doi:10.1089/sur.2023.310

Blaser W, Scheuler C, Hill T, Eaton S, Hartwell J, McCoy CC, Winfield RD, Guidry CA. The effectiveness of trauma center volume and transfer time on mortality in hypotensive patients. presented at: 19th Annual Academic Surgical Congress; 2/7/2024 2024; Washington D.C. Session: Oral. Type: National

Brown A, Hill M, Farmer R, Kilgore L, Jeffers E, Larson K, Wagner J, Baker J, Ratnayake I, Chollet Hinton L, Balanoff C. Evaluation of physician knowledge of breast cancer screening recommendations for the transgender population at an academic hospital presented at: The 25th American Society of Breast Surgeons Annual Meeting; 2024; Orlando, FL. Session: Poster. Type: National

Grabowski K, Venneman E, Swilling A, Hounschell C, Chalise P, Broski J, Sweeney K, Fraser L, Crist J, Friedman E, Meyer A, Powers B, Selby L. Early real world-experience with the use of nirogacestat for the treatment of desmoid fibromatosis. presented at: Kansas Chapter of the American College of Surgeons Annual Meeting; 9/28/2024 2024; Wichita, KS. Session: Oral. Type: Regional

Grabowski K, Venneman E, Swilling A, Hounschell C, Chalise P, Broski J, Sweeney K, Fraser L, Crist J, Friedman E, Meyer A, Powers B, Selby L. Nirogacestat in the wild: A retrospective review of the management of desmoid tumors and updates on real-world experience with nirogacestat. presented at: Connective Tissue Oncology Society Annual Meeting; 9/11/2024 - 9/16/2024 2024; San Diego, CA. Session: Poster. Type: National

Hill T, Kerivan L, Mazzotti D. A single-center, retrospective comparison of pre-emptive renal transplantation with pre-renal transplant dialysis. presented at: University of Kansas Medical Center, Department of Internal Medicine Research Day; 10/16/2024 2024; Kansas City, KS. Session: Poster. Type: Local

Hill T, Kerivan L, Phadnis M, Guidry C, Winfield R. From past to present: A comparison of interpersonal firearm violence between historically graded neighborhoods in kansas city. presented at: Society of Black Academic Surgeons Annual Meeting; 9/20/204 2024; Sacramento, CA. Session: Presidential Plenary Oral Presentation. Type: National

Hill T, Kerivan L, Sarani N, Simpson S, Guidry C. Comparative effectiveness of rapid versus selective antibiotic initiation in patients with suspected sepsis. presented at: 43rd Surgical Infections Society Annual Meeting; 6/6/2024 2024; Miami, FL. Session: Oral. Type: National

Hill T, Kerivan LT, Guidry CA, Winfield RA. Risk factors for the intimate partner violence: Breaking the cycle of repeat violence. presented at: Kansas Chapter of the American College of Surgeons Annual Meeting; 9/28/2024 2024; Wichita, KS. Session: Oral. Type: Regional

Kerivan L, Hill T, Guidry C. Closed incisional negative pressure wound therapy is cost-effective at reducing superficial surgical site infections. presented at: 43rd Surgical Infections Society Annual Meeting; 6/6/2024 2024; Miami, FL. Session: Oral. Type: National

Kerivan L, Hill T, Mazzotti D, Larson K. Impact of electronic (e-) cigarette vaping on postoperative wound healing and surgical site infections following mastectomy: A propensity score-matched analysis. presented at: University of Kansas Medical Center, Department of Internal Medicine Research Day; 10/16/2024 2024; Kansas City, KS. Session: Poster. Type: Local

Perry M, Lowe-Morton L, Hill T, Hunter J, Berry S, Wessel E, Turner S, Guidry C, McCoy C, Eaton S, Winfield R, Hartwell J. A multipronged approach for process improvement in the care of patients with acute appendicitis. presented at: American College of Surgeons Quality & Safety Conference; 7/20/2024 2024; Denver, CO. Session: Poster/Oral. Type: National

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