Stanley Kalata

Feb 28, 2024 | jamanetwork.com | Stanley Kalata |Kyle H. Sheetz

Common Bile Duct Injury in Cholecystectomy—Reply In Reply We are glad that this study has stimulated important discussions within the surgical community around the role of robotic-assisted cholecystectomy.1 There are 3 main areas in which, based on both written and informal commentary, greater context may enhance future discussions that have immediate implications for clinical practice.

Dec 27, 2023 | jamanetwork.com | Stanley Kalata |Sara Schaefer |Andrew M. Ibrahim

Key PointsQuestion  Do hospital networks coordinate care to avoid low-volume surgery within their hospitals, and what is the association of low-volume surgery in networks with outcomes? Findings  In this cross-sectional study of 950 079 Medicare beneficiaries undergoing 1 of 10 selected procedures in 382 US hospital networks, low-volume surgery was associated with worse rates of complications and 30-day readmission and mortality.

Sep 20, 2023 | jamanetwork.com | Stanley Kalata |Edward Norton |Justin B. Dimick

Key PointsQuestion  What are the utilization rates and comparative safety outcomes of robotic-assisted cholecystectomy vs laparoscopic cholecystectomy across the United States? Findings  This cohort study of claims data for Medicare beneficiaries identified 1 026 088 who underwent a cholecystectomy from 2010 through 2019.