Kent W Kercher Selected Research

Kent W Kercher Research Topics

Disease

16	Wounds and Injuries (Trauma) 01/2023 - 10/2002
15	Hernia (Hernias) 05/2023 - 10/2002
14	Ventral Hernia 01/2022 - 10/2002
10	Infections 05/2023 - 10/2002
8	Neoplasms (Cancer) 09/2009 - 11/2003
4	Postoperative Pain 01/2017 - 08/2003
3	Wound Infection (Wound Infections) 01/2017 - 06/2006
3	Deglutition Disorders (Dysphagia) 09/2007 - 11/2002
3	Cicatrix (Scar) 07/2007 - 01/2004
3	Thrombosis (Thrombus) 10/2006 - 04/2002
3	Pain (Aches) 12/2005 - 08/2003
2	Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) 05/2023 - 05/2008
2	Fistula 05/2023 - 10/2003
2	Surgical Wound Infection 01/2022 - 03/2016
2	Inguinal Hernia (Direct Inguinal Hernia) 01/2017 - 04/2007
2	Pheochromocytoma 05/2011 - 06/2005
2	Inflammation (Inflammations) 11/2010 - 02/2005
2	Delayed Graft Function 10/2009 - 07/2009
2	Pneumoperitoneum 10/2009 - 05/2007
2	Chronic Pain 08/2008 - 08/2003
2	Esophageal Achalasia (Megaesophagus) 09/2007 - 01/2004
2	Fever (Fevers) 12/2006 - 10/2004
2	Incisional Hernia 06/2006 - 02/2005
2	Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD) 01/2006 - 04/2002
2	Hyperplasia 12/2005 - 07/2003
2	Abdominal Hernia (Abdominal Hernias) 03/2005 - 10/2002
2	Fibrosis (Cirrhosis) 01/2004 - 12/2002
2	Hemorrhage 10/2003 - 07/2003
1	Dehydration (Water Stress) 09/2023
1	Weight Loss (Weight Reduction) 05/2023
1	Obesity 05/2023
1	Diverticulitis 02/2009
1	Thyroid Neoplasms (Thyroid Cancer) 01/2009
1	Appendiceal Neoplasms (Appendix Cancer) 11/2008
1	Adenocarcinoma 11/2008
1	Neuralgia (Stump Neuralgia) 08/2008
1	Chronic Kidney Failure (Chronic Renal Failure) 05/2008
1	Alcoholism (Alcohol Abuse) 05/2008
1	Clostridium Infections 12/2007
1	Renal Insufficiency (Renal Failure) 12/2006
1	Pulmonary Embolism 12/2006
1	Anastomotic Leak 06/2006
1	Esophageal Motility Disorders (Nutcracker Esophagus) 01/2006
1	Barrett Esophagus (Barrett's Esophagus) 01/2006
1	Intraoperative Complications 12/2005
1	Adenoma (Adenomas) 12/2005
1	Hyperaldosteronism (Conn Syndrome) 12/2005
1	Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) 12/2005
1	Hypokalemia 12/2005
1	Acute Cholecystitis 12/2005
1	Choledocholithiasis 12/2005
1	Air Embolism (Gas Embolism) 08/2005
1	Embolism (Embolus) 08/2005
1	Foreign Bodies (Foreign Body) 03/2005

Drug/Important Bio-Agent (IBA)

6	Polypropylenes (Polypropylene)IBA 01/2022 - 10/2003
4	Polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon)FDA Link 06/2007 - 10/2002
4	Carbon DioxideIBA 05/2007 - 08/2005
4	Biocompatible Materials (Biomaterials)IBA 03/2005 - 10/2002
3	Anti-Bacterial Agents (Antibiotics)IBA 01/2022 - 10/2002
2	Narcotics (Narcotic Analgesics)IBA 05/2023 - 11/2003
2	tetra-4-amidinophenoxypropane (TAPP)IBA 01/2017 - 04/2007
1	Type A Botulinum Toxins (Botox)FDA Link 01/2021
1	Illicit Drugs (Recreational Drugs)IBA 05/2008
1	Warfarin (Coumadin)FDA LinkGeneric 05/2008
1	SilverIBA 12/2006
1	ChlorhexidineIBA 12/2006
1	AldosteroneIBA 12/2005
1	Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium (Polycell)FDA Link 02/2005
1	seprameshIBA 02/2005

Therapy/Procedure

12	Length of Stay 05/2023 - 12/2002
11	Operative Time 05/2023 - 12/2002
9	Herniorrhaphy 01/2021 - 03/2005
8	Abdominoplasty 01/2023 - 08/2015
7	Therapeutics 01/2022 - 04/2002
6	Splenectomy 02/2016 - 02/2002
6	Colectomy 02/2009 - 12/2002
4	Sutures (Suture) 01/2017 - 08/2003
4	Operative Surgical Procedures 12/2007 - 08/2005
4	Vena Cava Filters (Inferior Vena Cava Filter) 12/2006 - 11/2002
3	Nephrectomy 10/2009 - 05/2009
3	Appendectomy 11/2008 - 12/2002
3	Debridement 06/2007 - 02/2002
3	Fundoplication 01/2006 - 11/2002
3	Adrenalectomy 12/2005 - 04/2005
3	Surgical Instruments (Clip) 01/2004 - 03/2003
2	Preoperative Exercise 05/2023 - 10/2019
2	Myotomy 09/2007 - 01/2004
2	Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy 06/2007 - 10/2002
2	Laparotomy 05/2007 - 01/2006
2	Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures 04/2007 - 03/2006
2	Colostomy 06/2006 - 06/2005
2	Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy 12/2005 - 08/2005
1	Ileostomy 09/2023
1	Warm Ischemia 10/2009
1	Renal Dialysis (Hemodialysis) 07/2009
1	Thyroidectomy 01/2009
1	Cholecystectomy 12/2007
1	Heller Myotomy 09/2007
1	Laparoscopes (Laparoscope) 05/2007
1	Contraindications 12/2006