Publications

  1. Davis SS. Mikami DJ. Newlin M. Needleman BJ. Barrett MS. Fries R. Larson T. Dundon J. Goldblatt MI. Melvin WS. 2006. Heating and humidifying of carbon dioxide during pneumoperitoneum is not indicated: a prospective randomized trial.Surgical Endoscopy. 20(1): 153-158.  
  2. Davis SS Jr. Goldblatt MI, Hazey JW, Melvin WS. 2006.  Unexpected gastrointestinal tract conditions.CurrProblSurg; 43 (2):74-118.
  3. Jeansonne LO, White BC, Pilger KE, Shane MD, Zagorski S, DavisSS,Hunter JG, Lin E, Smith CD.  2007 Sep.  Ten-year follow-up of laparoscopic Heller myotomy for achalasia shows durability.Surgical Endosc. 21 (9) 1498-1502.  
  4. Narula VK. Watson WC. Davis SS. Hinshaw K. Needleman BJ. Mikami DJ. Hazey JW. Winston JH. Muscarella P. Rubin M. Patel V. Melvin WS.  2007 Dec.A computerized analysis of robotic versus laparoscopic task performance.SurgEndosc 21(12)2258-2261.
  5. Cios T, Reavis K, Renton D, Hazey J, Mikami D, Allemang M, Davis SS, Melvin W. Gastrotomy Closure Using Bioabsorbable Plugs in a Canine Model. SurgEndosc 22(4)961-966.
  6. White BC, Jeansonne LO, Morgenthal CB, Zagorski S, Davis SS, Smith CD, Lin E. 2008 Apr.     Do recurrences Following Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Matter?  Surgical Endosc 22(4)1107-1111.
  7. Jeansonne LO, White BC, Nguyen V, Jafri SM, Swafford V, Katchooi M, Khaitan L, Davis SS, Smith CD, Sedghi S, Lin E. 2009 Jan.Endoluminal full-thickness placation and radiofrequency treatments for GERD:  an outcomes comparison. Arch Surg; 144 (1):19-24; discussion 24.
  8. Davis SS Jr. 2008 Oct. Current controversies in paraesophageal hernia repair. SurgClin North Am 88 (5):959-978.  
  9. Dundon JM, Davis SS, Hazey JW, Narula V, Muscarella P, Melvin WS.  Dec 2008.  Radiofrequency energy delivery to the lower esophageal sphincter (Stretta procedure) does not provide long-term symptom control.SurgInnov. (4):297-301.
  10. Merchant AM, Cook MW, White BC, Davis SS, Sweeney JF, Lin E. 2009 JanTransumbilicalGelport access technique for performing single incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS). J GastrointestSurg 13(1):159-162.
  11. Jeansonne LO 4th, White BC, Nguyen V, Jafri SM, Swafford V, Katchooi M, Khaitan L, Davis SS, Smith CD, Sedghi S, Lin E. 2009 Jan.  Endoluminal full-thickness placation and radiofrequency treatments for GERD:  an outcomes comparison. Arch Surg 144 (1):19-24; discussion 24.
  12. White B, Jeansonne LO, Cook M, Chavarriaga LF, Goldenberg EA, Davis SS, Smith CD, Khaitan L, Lin E.  2009 Jun.  Use of EndoluminalAntireflux Therapies for Obese Patients with GERD.ObesSurg 19(6):783-787.  
  13. Lin E, Davis SS, Srinivasan J, Sweeney JF, Ziegler TR, Phillips L, Gletsu-Miller N. 2009 Jun.  Dual mechanism for type-2 diabetes resolution after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Am Surg 75(6):498-502; discussion 502-503.
  14. Merchant AM, Cook MW, Srinivasan J, Davis SS, Sweeney JF, Lin E. 2009 Jul.  Comparison between laparoscopic paraesophageal hernia repair with sleeve gastrectomy and paraesophageal hernia repair alone in morbidly obese patients.AmSurg 7(7):620-625.
  15. Chavarriaga LF, Lin E, Losken A, Cook MW, Jeansonne LO, White BC, Sweeney JF, Galloway JR, Davis SS Jr. 2010 Jan.  Management of complex abdominal wall defects using acellular porcine dermal collagen Am Surg 76 (1):96-100.
  16. Chiruvella A., Davis SS.  2010 Apr-Jun.  Iatrogenic Combined Bile Duct and Right Hepatic Artery Injury During Single Incision Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy 09-07-098. JSLS 14(2):268-271. 
  17. Chavarriaga LF, Cook MW, White B, Jeansonne L, Gletsu N, Parker CB, Sweeney J, Davis SS, Lin E. 2009.  Transoral Technique for Gastrojejunostomy in Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (LRYGBP) Can Accelerate Learning Curve and Reduce Cost.ObesSurg 20(7):846-850. 
  18. Lin E, Liang Z, Frediani J, Davis S, Sweeney J, Ziegler T, Phillips L, Gletsu-Miller N., 2010. Improvement in Beta-Cell Function in Patients with Normal-and Hyper-Glycemia Following Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery Am J PhysiolEndocrinolMetab (299):E706-E712.
  19. Page, A, Pollock, J., Perez, S, Davis, SS, Lin, E, Sweeney, J. 2010.  Laparoscopic Versus Open Appendectomy:  An analysis of Outcomes in 17,199 Patients Using ACS/NSQIP.  J GastrointestSurg 14(12):1955-1962.
  20. Nandipati K, Lin E, Husain F, Srinivasan J, Sweeney JF, Davis SS. 2011. Counter-Clockwise Rotation of Roux-En-Y Limb Significantly Reduces Internal Herniation In Laparoscopic Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass (LRYGB). Gastroenterology 140(5):S-1002 
  21. Gletsu-Miller N, Broderius M, Frediani JK, Zhao VM, Griffith DP, Davis SS Jr, Sweeney JF, Lin E, Prohaska JR, Ziegler TR.  2011.  Incidence and prevalence of copper deficiency following roux-en-y gastric bypass surgery.Int J Obes 159:1-8. 
  22. Willingham FF, Garud SS, Davis SS, Lewis MM, Maithel SK, Kooby DA. 2011. Human Hybrid Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Management of Mass Lesions of the Foregut.GastrointestEndosc. 2012 Apr; 75(4):905-12.
  23. Turgeon NA, Perez S, Mondestin M, Davis SS, Lin E, Tata S, Kirk AD, Larsen CP, Pearson TC, Sweeney JF.  The impact of renal function on outcomes of bariatric surgery.J Am SocNephrol. 2012 May;23(5):885-94.
  24. Nandipati K, Lin E, Husain F, Perez S, Srinivasan J, Sweeney JF, Davis SS.  Factors predicting the increased risk for return to the operating room in bariatric patients: a NSQIP database study.SurgEndosc. 2012 Oct 18. [Epub ahead of print].
  25. Davis SS, Husain FA, Perez SD, Lin E, Nandipati K, Sweeney JF.  Resident participation in index laparoscopic general surgical cases: impact of the learning environment on surgical outcomes.. J Am Coll Surg. 2013 Jan;216(1):96-104.
  26. Hamrick MC, Davis SS, Chiruvella A, Coefield RL, Waring JP, Sweeney JF, Lin E. Incidence of delayed gastric emptying associated with revisional laparoscopic paraesophageal hernia repair. J Gastrointest Surg. 2013 Feb;17(2):213-7.
  27. Nandipati K, Lin E, Husain F, Perez S, Srinivasan J, Sweeney JF, Davis SS.
  28. Factors predicting the increased risk for return to the operating room in bariatric patients: a NSQIP database study.SurgEndosc. 2013 Apr;27(4):1172-7.
  29. Patel A, Patel M, Lytle N, Toro JP, Medbery RL, Bluestein S, Perez SD, Sweeney JF, Davis SS, Lin E.  Can we become better robot surgeons through simulator practice?
  30. SurgEndosc. 2014 Mar;28(3):847-53
  31. Owen RM, Perez SD, Lytle N, Patel A, Davis SS, Lin E, Sweeney JF.  Impact of operative duration on postoperative pulmonary complications in laparoscopic versus open colectomy.SurgEndosc. 2013 Oct; 27(10):3555-63.
  32. Medbery RL, Coefield R, Patel AD, Pettit BJ, Singh A, Srinivasan JK, Woods K, Davis SS. Endoscopic Management of Gastrojejunostomy Strictures: One Institution's Approach.  BariatrSurgPract Patient Care.  2014 Mar. 9(1):29-35.
  33. Medbery RL, Chiruvella A, Srinivasan J, Sweeney JF, Lin E, Davis SS.  The value of continuous wound infusion systems for postoperative pain control following laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: an analysis of outcomes and cost.  Obes Surg. 2014 Apr;24(4):541-8.
  34. Toro JP, Lytle NW, Patel AD, Davis SS Jr, Christie JA, Waring JP, Sweeney JF, Lin E.  Efficacy of laparoscopic pyloroplasty for the treatment of gastroparesis.  J Am Coll Surg. 2014 Apr;218(4):652-60.
  35. Davis SS. Clinical Challenges of Bariatric Surgery for Patients with Psychiatric Disorders. Commentary on “Lithium Toxicity Following Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass”. BariatrSurgPract Patient Care. 2014 June. 9(2) 84-85.
  36. Lytle N, Patel A, Toro JP, Srinivasan J, Davis SS. Reversing a Vertical banded Gastroplasty for Obstruction: Technical Pointers. BariatrSurgPract Patient Care. 2014 Nov. 9(2) 72-76.
  37. Urrego H, Sanni A, Toro JP, Lytle N, McCready C, Davis SS, Sweeney JF, Lin E, Patel A. Out by 3:30 – A Study in Robotic Bariatric Surgery Efficiency. BariatrSurgPract Patient Care. 2014 Nov. 9(2) 55-60.
  38. Davis SS Jr.  Clinical Challenges of Bariatric Surgery for Patients with Psychiatric Disorders. Commentary on: "Lithium Toxicity Following Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass".  BariatrSurgPract Patient Care. 2014 Jun 1;9(2):84-85.
  39. Sanni A, Perez S, Medbery R, Urrego HD, McCready C, Toro JP, Patel AD, Lin E, Sweeney JF, Davis SS Jr.  Postoperative complications in bariatric surgery using age and BMI stratification: a study using ACS-NSQIP data.  SurgEndosc. 2014 Aug 13 (epub ahead of print).
  40. Toro JP, Lin E, Patel AD, Davis SS Jr, Sanni A, Urrego HD, Sweeney JF, Srinivasan JK, Small W, Mittal P, Sekhar A, Moreno CC.  Association of radiographic morphology with early gastroesophageal reflux disease and satiety control after sleeve gastrectomy.  J Am Coll Surg. 2014 Sep;219(3):430-8
  41. Toro JP, Patel AD,  Lytle NW, Sweeney JF,Medbery RL, Davis SS Jr, Lin EL, Sarmiento JM.  Detecting performance variance in complexsurgical procedures: analysis of a step-wisetechnique for laparoscopic right hepatectomy.  Am J Surg 2015 Jan:209:418-423.

Book chapters:

  1. Davis SS, Melvin WS. 2005, Laparoscopic Pancreatic surgery. Prevention and Managementof Laparoendoscopic Surgical Complications. 2nd Edition. Miami: Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons. 34, pp 309-314.
  2. Matthew D, Shane, Davis Jr. SS. Bilateral Pheochromocytomas in MEN 2a – Recommended Laparoscopic Bilateral Adrenalectomy.  SAGES Manual  of Strategic Decision Making.  Springer Science and Business Media, 2008, pp. 479-482.
  3. Jeansonne LO 4th, Morgenthal CB, White BC, Davis SS, Lin E.  Internal Hernia After Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass.  Weight Loss Surgery:  A Multidisciplinary Approach, Matrix Medical Communications, Edgemont 2008, (52), pp.379-385.
  4. Freitas, A, Davis, SS. June, 2010. Biologics in Complex Abdominal Wall Reconstruction.Advances in Abdominal Wall Reconstruction. Quality Medical Publishing 2012, Chapter 6, 99-113.
  5. Nandipati K, Davis SS. Submitted Jan 2011. Roux En Y Gastric Bypass. Open Techniques.Clinical Review of Bariatric Surgery.
  6. Davis SS, Feliciano DV.Ventral hernia repair. In: Lubin Michael F, Dodson Thomas F, Winawer Neil, eds. Medical Management of the Surgical Patient: A Textbook of Perioperative Medicine, 5th ed. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press; 2012, pp. 546-548.
  7. Davis SS, Medbery R.  Laparoscopic 360- Degree Fundoplication.  Current Surgical Therapy, 11thed, Elselvier, 2014, pp. 1317-1321.
  8. Manuals, videos, computer programs, and other teaching aids:
  9. Davis SS, Goldblatt MG, Mikami DJ, Needleman B, Melvin WS.  LaparoscopicRoux-En-Y Cyst-Jejunostomy for Pancreatic Pseudocyst Drainage. American HepatoPancreato Biliary Association, Video Presentation, Annual Meeting 2005.
  10. D2 Lymphadenectomy for Gastric Cancer: Technique Video. Nathan Lytle, MD; Ankit Patel, MD; Juan P. Toro, MD; S. Scott Davis, MD; Edward Lin, DO, MBA. SAGES 2013 Video Channel Presentation.
  11. Laparoscopic Isolated Caudate Lobectomy for Hemangioma. Juan P. Toro, MD, Nathaniel W. Lytle, MD, Ankit D. Patel, MD, S. Scott Davis, MD, Juan M. Sarmiento, MD, Edward Lin, DO. SAGES 2013 Video presentation, HPB session.
  12. Transanal Rectal Tumors Resection with a Single Incision Trocar Platform. Juan P. Toro, MD, Edward Lin, DO, Nathaniel W. Lytle, MD, Ankit D. Patel, MD, S. Scott Davis, MD, Jahnavi Srinivasan, MD, Virginia O. Shaffer, MD, Patrick S. Sullivan, MD. SAGES 2013 Video Channel Rotation.
  13. Approach to Laparoscopic Right Hepatectomy Using Seven Common Steps. Juan P. Toro, MD, Nathaniel W. Lytle, MD, Ankit D. Patel, MD, S. Scott Davis, MD, Rachel M. Owens, MD, Juan M. Sarmiento, MD, Lin Edward, DO. SAGES 2013 Video Channel Rotation.
  14. Surgical Treatment of Delayed Gastric Emptying. Nathan Lytle, MD; Ankit Patel, MD; Juan P. Toro, MD; S. Scott Davis, MD; Jahnavi Srinivasan, MD; Edward Lin, DO, MBA. DDW 2013 Video Presentation
  15. Laparoscopic Hilar Resection With Roux-en-Y Hepatico-jejunostomy. Juan P. Toro, MD, Nathaniel W. Lytle, MD, Ankit D. Patel, MD, S. Scott Davis, MD, Lin Edward, DO, Juan M. Sarmiento, MD. DDW 2013 Video presentation.

Published Abstracts:

  1. Shah MD, Champion HC, Beard DP, Czapla MA, Davis SS, Dewitt BJ, Marrone JR, Kadowitz PJ.  1997. Analysis of organ dependent responses to A/B Methyl ATLP, a P2X selective agonist, in a cat. Abstract Presented, American Medical Student Association, Annual Meeting.
  2. McWilliams SM, Champion HC, Lambert DG, Czapla MA, Davis SS, Mikesh CS, Filep JG, Kadowitz PJ. Bosentan, a novel endothelian ETA/ETB receptor antagonist, inhibits vasoconstrictor responses to angiotensin in the cat. FASEB J. 11:A38 Presented, Experimental Biology, Annual Meeting 1997.
  3. Champion HC, Blivalacqua TJ, Varani N, Davis SS, Kadowitz PJ. Differential Responses to Nociceptin/OFQ in the Systemic and Regional Vascular Beds of the Cat and Rat. Abstract Presented: Experimental Biology, Annual Meeting 1998.
  4. McWilliams SM, Champion HC, Bivalacqua TJ, Davis SS, Kadowitz PJ.  Influence of the calcium channel blocker, nimodipine, on vasoconstrictor responses in the hindlimb vascular bed of the cat. Presented: Experimental Biology, Annual Meeting, 1998.
  5. Mikami DJ, Newlin M, Needleman B, Barrett MS, Fries R, Larson T, Dundon J, Goldblatt M, Davis SS, Melvin WS. Heating and Dehumidifying of Carbon dioxide during Pneumoperitoneum is not Indicated: A Prospective Randomized Trial. Society of the American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, Abstract, Oral Presentation, Annual Meeting, April 2005.
  6. Davis SS, Goldblatt MG, Mikami DJ, Melvin WS. Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication after failed Stretta Procedure. SurgEndosc. Poster Presentation. S19; S255, Annual Meeting 2005.
  7. Davis SS, Goldblatt MI, Roy S, Biswas S, Sen CK, Melvin WS. Laparoscopic total pancreatectomy in domestic swine: A novel technique to provide a large animal model of insulin dependent diabetes. Association of Academic Surgeons, August 2005.  Poster presentation.
  8. Watson W, Needleman B, Narula V, Davis SS, Goldblatt M, Melvin WS, Mikami D. 2006 May.  Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is a viable option in the treatment of mega obesity. Gastroenterology 130 (4) A294-A294.
  9. Dundon JM, Davis SS, Hazey JW, Muscarella P, Melvin W. Radio-frequency Energy Delivery to the Lower Esophageal Sphincter (Stretta) Does Not Provide Long Term Symptom Control. Poster presentation, Digestive Disease Week S1271. 2007.
  10. White BC, Jeansonne LO, Morgenthal CB, Shane MD, Swafford V, Davis SS, Khaitan L, Lin E, Smith CD. Do recurrences following Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Matter? Ten-year After Laparoscopic Repair. SurgEndosc 21: S439. Abstract. 2006.
  11. Melvin WS, Lehr A, Narula V, Davis SS, Blossom G, Wanamaker S, Hill J, Muscarella II P, Ellison EC.  Surgical Management of acute appendicitis:  50 years of progress.  Submitted Central Surgical, September 2007.
  12. E Lin; SS Davis; J Srinivasan; JF Sweeney; TR Ziegler; LS Phillips; N Gletsu-Miller, Emory Bariatrics, Atlanta, GA Dual Mechanism For Type 2 Diabetes Resolution After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass. Abstract Presented, Southeastern Surgical Congress, Annual Meeting Apr. 2009.
  13. AM Merchant; MW Cook; BC White; LO Jeansonne IV; LF Chavarriaga; SS Davis; JF Sweeney; E Lin, Emory, University Atlanta, GA Comparison Between Laparoscopic Paraesophageal Hernia Repair with Sleeve Gastrectomy And Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Alone in Morbidly Obese Patients. Poster Presented, Southeastern Surgical Congress, Annual Meeting 2009.
  14. MW Cook; A Merchant; LO Jeansonne IV; E Lin; SS Davis; J Sweeney, Emory Endosurgery Unit, Atlanta, GA Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome. Southeastern Surgical Congress, Annual Meeting 2009.  Poster presentation.
  15. 15.MW Cook; AM Merchant; BC White; CR Finley; JF Sweeney; SS Davis; J Srinivasan; E Lin, Emory Endosurgery Unit, Atlanta ,GA Laparoendoscopic Single Site (LeSS) Surgery For Cholecystectomy:  Utilizing Existing Instrumentation. Southeastern Surgical Congress, Annual Meeting 2009.  Poster presentation.
  16. AM Merchant; MW Cook; BC White; JF Sweeney; SS Davis; J Srinivasan; Edward Lin, Emory Endosurgery Unit, Atlanta, GA Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery For Cholecystectomy:  Utilizing Existing Instrumentation.  Southeastern Surgical Congress, Annual Meeting 2009.  Poster presentation.
  17. MW Cook; AM Merchant; S Shane; SS Davis; JF Sweeney. Gastrointestinal Stenting As Bridge to Future Surgery.  SAGES Annual Meeting, April 2009.  Poster presentation.
  18. Saint-Elie DT, Healy KA, Williams, J, Lin E, Davis SS, Ritenour CW, Pattaras JG, Master VA, Ogan K.  Impact of Weight Loss on Sexual Function in Obese Women. 2009.  104th Annual Meeting of the American-Urological.  J Urol 181(4) 564-565.
  19. Garud SS MD MS, Paul E, Davis SS MD, Kraus R MD, Lewis MMD, Kooby D MD, Willingham F MD, MPH Human Hybrid Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Management of Gastroesophageal Junction Tumors. Digestive Diseases Week, May 2011. Oral presentation.
  20. Nandipati K, Lin E,  Husain F, Srinivasan J, Sweeney JF, Davis SS.  Counter-Clockwise Rotation of Roux-En-Y Limb Significantly Reduces Internal Herniation In Laparoscopic Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass (LRYGB).  Society for Surgeons of Alimentary Tract Annual Meeting, May 2011. Oral Presentation.
  21. Davis SS, Husain FA, Perez SD, Lin E, Nandipati K, Sweeney JF.  Effect of resident participation on postoperative surgical outcomes in index laparoscopic general surgical cases.  American College of Surgeons, October 2011. Oral Presentation.
  22. Rachel M. Owen, MD, Sebastian D. Perez, MSPH, S. Scott Davis, MD, Edward Lin, DO, Nathan Lytle, MD, Ankit Patel, MD, John F. Sweeney, MD.  Impact of Operative Duration on Postoperative Pulmonary Complications in Laparoscopic vs. Open Colectomy. SAGES 2013 Plenary Presentation.  Winner Best Oral Presentation of meeting.
  23. Ankit Patel, MD; Meghna Patel, PhD, ABPP; Nathan Lytle, MD; Juan P. Toro, MD; Rachel M. Owen, MD; Sheryl Bluestein, MBA, MHA; Sebastian D. Perez, MSPH; John F. Sweeney, MD; S. Scott Davis, MD; Edward Lin, DO, MBA. S Can We Become Better Robot Surgeons Through Simulator Practice? SAGES 2013 Poster Presentation
  24. Nathaniel Lytle; Scott Davis; Juan P. Toro, John F. Sweeney, Ankit Patel, Edward Lin, Jahnavi Srinivasan. Laparoscopic Reversal of Vertical Banded Gastroplasty.  ASMBS Annual Meeting Obesity Week, November 2013.  Oral Presentation.
  25. Ankit Patel, Nathaniel Lytle, Juan P. Toro, John F. Sweeney, Jahnavi Srinivasan, Edward Lin, S. Scott Davis. Combining Laparoscopic Giant Paraesophageal Hernia Repair with Sleeve Gastrectomy in Obese Patients. ASMBS Annual Meeting Obesity Week, November 2013. Poster Presentation with distinction.
  26. Juan P. Toro, Nathaniel Lytle, Ankit Patel, Sebastian Perez, Jahnavi Srinivasan, Johan Sweeney, Edward Lin, S. Scott Davis. Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: Does the Size of the Stomach Matter? Preliminary Results of a Prospective Study. ASMBS Annual Meeting Obesity Week, November 2013. Poster Presentation with distinction.
  27. Juan P. Toro, Ankit D. Patel, Nathaniel W. Lytle, S. Scott Davis, Jennifer A Christie, J. Patrick Waring, John F. Sweeney, Edward Lin. The Efficacy of Laparoscopic Pyloroplasty for the Treatment of Gastroparesis. Southern Surgical Association, 125h Annual Session, December 2013.  Oral Presentation.
  28. Rajesh Aggarwal, Joseph Buchholz, Iliana J Harryson, Kenric M. Murayama, Edward C. Borrazzo, Bruce A. Chutter-Cressy, John F. Sweeney, S Scott Davis, ShirinTowfigh, Rahul Gupta, Daniel B Jones. A Prospective, Multi-institutional Study to Determine the Effect of SAGES Patient Information Brochures on Patient Satisfaction- Preliminary Results. SAGES, April 2014.  Poster presentation.

 

 

STEVEN SCOTT DAVIS JR, MD, FACS

Associate Professor of Gastrointestinal & General Surgery
Emory University
USA