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James D. Maciel

Researcher at University of California, Los Angeles

Publications -  6
Citations -  250

James D. Maciel is an academic researcher from University of California, Los Angeles. The author has contributed to research in topics: Retrospective cohort study & Resuscitative thoracotomy. The author has an hindex of 5, co-authored 5 publications receiving 158 citations. Previous affiliations of James D. Maciel include UCLA Medical Center.

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Prospective Observational Study on acute Appendicitis Worldwide (POSAW).

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TL;DR: The results of the present study confirm the clinical value of imaging techniques and prognostic scores and confirm that appendectomy remains the most effective treatment of acute appendicitis.
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A survey of robotic surgery training curricula in general surgery residency programs: How close are we to a standardized curriculum?

TL;DR: There is a need to adopt a standardized training curriculum and document resident competency in general surgery residency programs in the United States, which vary widely in requisite components, formal credentialing, and case tracking.
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Predictors of Mortality in Patients with Penetrating Inferior Vena Cava Injuries Surviving to the Operating Room.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors identified clinical factors associated with mortality in patients undergoing operative intervention for penetrating IVC injuries, a retrospective review of 98 patients was performed, and the overall mortality was 58 per cent.
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The Impact of a Massive Transfusion Protocol on Outcomes Among Patients with Abdominal Aortic Injuries

TL;DR: Modern improvements in damage control resuscitation techniques including implementation of an institutional MTP may improve outcomes in patients with injuries of the abdominal aorta.