Pancreatic Disorders & Therapy
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University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago, IL, United States

Biography

Dr. Eduardo Fernandes is a General Surgery Specialist in Chicago, Illinois. He is graduated with honors in 2001. Having more than 20 years of diverse experiences, especially in GENERAL SURGERY, Dr. Eduardo Fernandes affiliates with University Of Illinois Hospital, cooperates with many other doctors and specialists in many medical groups including The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois, Thorek Memorial Hospital. 

Publications

• Research Article   
  Robotic Surgery for the Treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis: Pain Control, Narcotic Use Reduction and Re-Intervention Rate - Ten Years Followup Retrospective Study
  Author(s): Eduardo Fernandes*, Valentina Valle, Gabriela Aguiluz Cornejo, Roberto Bustos, Roberto Mangano and Pier Cristoforo Giulianotti
  
  Introduction: Surgical treatment of chronic pancreatitis is reserved to patients with intractable pain, pancreatic duct obstruction or suspicion of malignancy. Robotic surgery in this context has proven to be a safe and feasible. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of robotic assisted surgery in the context of chronic pancreatitis with regards to pain control, narcotic usage and need for re-intervention. Methods: A retrospective analysis of a prospectively collected divisional database at the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System was carried out. The primary endpoint was: 1) Evaluation of pre and post-operative pain and narcotic usage. The secondary endpoints were: 1) 10-year overall survival; and 2) ‘Event Free Survival’ (EFS). Results: 37 patients entered the study... View More»
  

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