12.1 Papers published
1. O’Leary JP, Maher JW, Hollenbeck JI, Woodward ER. Pathogenesis
of hepatic failure after obesity bypass. Surg Forum 1974;25:356-7.
2. Hollenbeck JI, Maher JW, Wickbom G, Bushkin FL, McGuigan JE,
Woodward ER. The effect of feeding on the canine lower esophageal
sphincter. Surg Forum 1974;25:346.
3. Maher JW, Wickbom G, Woodward ER, McGuigan JE, Dragstedt LR.
Effect of vagal stimulation on gastrin release and acid secretion.
Surgery 1975;77:255.
4.
Hollenbeck JI, O’Leary JP, Maher JW, Woodward ER. The
pathogenesis of liver failure after bypass for obesity. Reviews in
Surgery 1975;32:149.
5. Hollenbeck JI, O’Leary JP, Maher JW, Woodward ER. The etiologic
basis for fatty liver after jejuno-ileal bypass. J Surg Res 1975;18:83.
Hollenbeck JI, Maher JW, Wickbom G, Bushkin FL, McGuigan JE,0
Woodward ER. The effect feeding on the canine lower esophageal
sphincter. J Surg Res 1975;18:497.
6. Maher JW, Hollenbeck JI, Sierakowski N, Woodward ER, McGuigan
JE. The effects of bicarbonate perfusion on lower esophageal
sphincter response to feeding. Surg Forum 1975;26:366.
7. Maher JW, Neustein CL, Hollenbeck JI, Sierakowski N, O’Leary JP,
Woodward ER. Bicarbonate perfusion and lower esophageal
sphincter response to pentagastrin. Surg Forum 1976;27:383.
8. Maher JW, Crandall V, Woodward ER. Effects of meal size on
postprandial lower esophageal sphincter pressure (LESP). Surg
Forum 1977;l28:342-4.
9. Maher JW, Hollenbeck JI, Crandall V, McGuigan JE, Woodward ER.
Prostaglandin E2 effect on lower esophageal sphincter pressure and
serum gastrin. J Surg Res 1978;24:87-91.
10. Maher JW, Hollenbeck JI, Woodward ER. An analysis of recurrent
esophagitis following posterior gastropexy. Ann Surg 1978;187-227.
11. Maher JW. An aid in the passage of gastrointestinal tubes. Am J
Surg 1978;135:866.
12. Maher JW, Crandall V, Woodward ER. Effect of cholinergic blockade
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on postprandial and acid-stimulated lower esophageal sphincter
pressure. Am Surg 1978;44:758.
13. Maher JW, Crandall V, Dennis M, Woodward ER. Autonomic control
of acid stimulated lower esophageal sphincter pressure (LESP). Surg
Forum 1978;29:430.
14. Maher JW. Unit improves surgical costs and utilization. Hospitals
1980;54(18):107-8,110.
Rodgers BM, Maher JW, Talbert JL. The use of preserved human dura
for closure of abdominal wall and diaphragmatic defects. Ann Surg
1981;193:606.
15. Maher JW, Hocking MP, Woodward ER. Long-term follow-up of the
combined fundic patch fundoplication procedure for treatment of
longitudinal esophageal stricture. Ann Surg 1981;194:64.
16. Dennis MA, Maher JW, Woodward ER. Response of the canine lower
esophageal sphincter to endogenous hypergastrinemi. J Surg Res
1981;31:400-3.
17. Maher JW. Urgent surgery for ulcerative colitis. Early colectomy in 132 patients
(Albrechtsen D, Bergan A, Nygaard K, Gjone E, Flatmark A). World J Surg
1981;5:607-15 (invited commentary).
18. Hocking MP, Maher JW, Woodward ER. Definitive surgical therapy for incapacitating gas bloat syndrome. Am Surg 1982;48:131-3.
19. Maher JW, Olinde AJ, McGuigan JE. The effects of duodenal exclusion on postprandial lower esophageal sphincter pressure. Surg Forum 1982;33:139.
20. Maher JW, Cerda JJ. The role of gastric stasis in the genesis of gastric ulceration following fundoplication. World J Surg 1982;6:794-9.
21. Maher JW. A technique for the placement of permanent central venous catheters in patients with thrombosis of the superior vena cava. Surg Gynecol Obstet
1983;156:659-60.
22. Maher JW, Woodward ER. Surgical therapy of hiatus hernia and reflux esophagitis.
Contemp Surg 1983;23:17-27.
23. Olinde AJ, Maher JW. Tension pneumoperitoneum. A cause of acute aortic occlusion.
Arch Surg 1983;118:1347-50.
24. Maher JW, Hocking MP, Woodward ER. Supradiaphragmatic fundoplication. Longterm follow-up and analysis of complications. Am J Surg 1984;147:181-6.
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25. Dullum MD, Didlake R, Maher JW. A randomized comparison of various methods of repair of experimental duodenal wounds in canines. Surg Gastroenterol 1983;2:173-7.
26. Maher JW. Surgical therapy of reflux esophagitis and stricture. Infect Surg
1984;3:665-76.
27. Budden J, Stanek K, Coltharp WC, Maher MS, Maher JW. The effect of increased intra-abdominal pressure on visceral blood flow. Surg Forum 1984;35:462-4.
28. Maher JW, Olinde AJ, McGuigan JE. Suppression of postprandial lower esophageal sphincter pressure and pancreatic polypeptide by duodenal exclusion. J Surg Res
1984;37:467-71.
29. Maher JW. Surgical therapy of esophageal strictures. J Miss State Med Assoc
1985;26:155-60.
30. Maher JW, Hocking MP, Woodward ER. Reoperations for esophagitis following failed antireflux procedure. Ann Surg 1985;201:723-7.
31. Olinde AJ, Maher JW, McGuigan JE, Patel BR. Proximal gastric vagotomy and mucosal antrectomy. A comparative physiologic examination. J Surg Res
1985;38:350-5.
32. Coltharp WH, Maher MS, Maher JW, Koury AM, McGuigan JE. The effect of vagotomy on lower esophageal sphincter pressure response to pancreatic polypeptide. Surg
Forum 1985;36:119-21.
32. Olinde AJ, Maher JW, McGuigan JE, Patel BR. The effect of fundoplication, with or without proximal gastric vagotomy, on gastric emptying and serum gastrin. Am Surg
1985;51:690-2.
33. Olinde AJ, Maher JW. Small bowel obstruction by bulk laxative in a postgastrectomy patient. Contemp Surg 1986;28:79-82.
34. Vogel SL, Maher JW. An improved method for construction of loop colostomy. Surg
Gynecol Obstet 1986;162:377-8.
35. Olinde AJ, Maher MS, Maher JW, McGuigan JE. The effect of varying levels of vagotomy on postprandial lower esophageal sphincter pressure and pancreatic polypeptide.
World J Surg 1986;10:809-13.
36. Kukora JS, Maher JW. Fibrous histiocytoma of the colon and pancreas. A report of two unusual cases and review of the literature. Dig Surg 1985;2:180-4.
37. Isbell S, Maher JW. An experimental study to compare methods for closure of large duodenal perforations. Dig Surg 1986;3:281-3.
38. Abu-Yousef MM, Bleicher JJ, Maher JW, Urdaneta LF, Franken EA, Metcalf AM. Highresolution ultrasonography of acute appendicitis. AJR 1987;149:53-8.
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39. Mason EE, Doherty C, Maher JW, Scott DH, Rodriquez EM, Blommers TJ. Super obesity and gastric reduction procedures. Gastroenterol Clin North Am
1987;16(3):495-502.
40. Brown BP, Loening SA, Johlin FC, Dayton MT, Maher JW. Fragmentation of biliary tract stones by lithotripsy under local anesthesia. Arch Surg 123:91-3.
41. Mason EE, Maher JW, Doherty C, Scott DH. Effect of collar size in VBG for obesity.
NBSR Newsletter 1988;3:74-6.
42. Summers RW, Maher JW. Gallstone lithotripsy: A promising new therapy. Iowa Med
1988;78(4):164-6.
43. Coltharp WH, Maher JW, Maher MS, Schlegel JF, Sandler AD, McGuigan JE. The effect of truncal vagotomy on the response of the canine lower esophageal sphincter to varying doses of pancreatic polypeptide. Surgery 1988;103:620-3.
44. Sandler AD, Schlegel JF, Karin MR, Maher JW. Mechanisms of sensory responses to a noxious chemical stimulus (capsaicin) of the canine distal esophagus. Surg Forum
1988;39:119-21.
45. Johlin FC, Loening SA, Maher JW, Summers RW. Electrohydraulic shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) fragmentation of retained common duct stones. Surgery
1988;104(4):592-9.
46. Sandler AD, Schlegel JF, Maher JW, Olinde AJ, McGuigan JE. The mechanism of acid-induced increases in canine lower esophageal sphincter pressure (LESP).
Surgery 1989;105:529-34.
47. Sandler AD, Schlegel JF, Maher JW, Olinde AJ. Etiology of the acid-induced increase in lower esophageal sphincter pressure. Surg Forum 1987;38:129-31.
48. Sandler AD, Schlegel JF, Karin MR, Maher JW. Mechanisms of sensory responses to a noxious chemical stimulus (capsaicin) of the canine distal esophagus. Surg Forum
1988;39:119-21.
49. Faber LA, Maher JW, Mason EE. Balloon dilation of gastrogastrostomy strictures in gastroplasty revision. Am Surg 1989;55(2):105-10.
50. Sandler AD, Karin MR, Schlegel JF, Maher JW, Coltharp WC, McGuigan JE.
Mechanisms of increased lower esophageal sphincter pressure following intraduodenal peptone infusion in dogs. J Surg Res 1989;46:496-501.
51. Bland KI, Jones RS, Maher JW, et al. Extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy (ESWL) of bile duct calculi: An interim report of the Dornier U.S. bile duct lithotripsy prospective study. Ann Surg 1989;209:743-55.
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52. Maher JW. Surgical therapy for common bile duct stones. J of Lithotripsy and Stone
Disease 1989;1(2):102-6.
53. Moody FG, Bland KI, Maher JW, Jones RS. Lithotripsy for bile duct stones. Am J Surg
1989;158:241-7.
54. Sandler AD, Maher JW, Weinstock JV, Schlegel JF, Jew JY, Williams TH. Substance
P in the canine distal esophagus. Surg Forum 1989;40:136-8.
55. Maher JW, Summers RW, Dean T, Swift J, Heitshusen D, Quinn G. Early results of combined ESWL and oral litholytic therapy of gallbladder stones at UIHC. Surgery
1990;108(4):648-54.
56. LJ Schoenfield, Berci G, Carnovale RL, Maher JW, et al. The effect of ursodiol on the efficacy and safety of extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy of gallstones. N Engl J
Med 1990;323:1234-8.
57. Sandler AD, Maher JW, Weinstock JV, Schmidt C, Schlegel JF, Jew JY, Williams TH.
Tachykinins in the canine gastroesophageal junction (GEJ).
Am J Surg 1991;161:165-
70.
58. Sandler AD, Peters C, Schlegel JF, Maher JW. Opiate inhibition of neural conduction in the canine distal esophagus. American College of Surgeons 1990 Surgical Forum
XLI 134-5.
59. Mori H, Malone DE, McGrath FP, Torres WE, Gara CD, Rawat B, Maher JW, Whelan
JP, Orovan WL, Laufer I, Stevenson GW. Optimizing gallbladder stone lithotripsy: An international survey. Radiology 1992;184:735-9.
60. Metcalf AM, Ephgrave KS, Dean T, Maher JW. Preoperative screening with ultrasonography for laparoscopic cholecystectomy: An alternative to routine intraoperative cholangiography. Surgery 1992;112:813-7.
61. Maher JW, Summer RW, Dean T, et al. Results of combined electrohydraulic shock wave lithotripsy and oral litholytic therapy of gallbladder stones. J Lithotripsy and
Stone Disease 1993;5(2)101-6.
62. Sandler AD, Schlegel JF, SeSautel G, Maher JW. Neuroregulation of a chemosensitive afferent system in the canine distal esophagus. J Surg Res
1993;55:364-71.
63. Sandler AD, Schmidt C, Richardson K, Murray J, Maher JW. Regulation of distal esophageal mucosal blood flow: The role of nitric oxide and substance P. Surgery
1993;114:285-94.
64. Sandler AD, Maher JW, Weinstock JV, Schmidt CD, Schlegel JF, Jew JY, Williams
TH. Functional and morphological characteristics of neuronal substance P in the canine gastroesophageal junction. J Surg Res 1993;55:372-81.
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65. Bauman NM, Sandler AD, Schmidt CD, Richardson K, Smith R, Maher JW.
Esophageal induced vaso-vagal reflex laryngospasm. (submitted to Laryngoscope
1993).
66. Doherty C, Scott DH, Maher JW, Rodriquez EM, Mason EE. Vertical banded gastroplasty. L'Ospendale Maggiore 1993;87:413-5.
67. Cullen JJ, Mason EE, Economou TP, Scott DH, Doherty C, Maher JW. Iowans with intestinal bypass - a status report. Iowa Med 1993;83:413-5.
68. Bauman NM, Sandler AD, Schmidt CD, Maher JW, Smith RJ. Reflex laryngospasm induced by stimulation of distal esophageal afferents. Laryngoscope , 1994;104(2).
69. Mason EE, Cullen JJ, Maher JW, Scott DH, Rodriquez EM, Doherty C. Vertical banded gastroplasty in the severely obese under age twenty-one. Obes Surg
1995;5:23-33.
70. Economou TP, Cullen JJ, Mason EE, Doherty C, Maher JW. Reversal of small intestinal bypass operations and concomitant vertical banded gastroplasty: Long-term outcome. J Am Coll Surg 1995;181:160-4.
71. Mason EE, Maher JW, Doherty C, Cullen JJ. Surgical approaches to obesity. Part I.
Weight Control Digest 1994;4:371-2.
72. Renquist KE, Mason EE, Tang S, Cullen JJ, Doherty C, Maher JW. Pay status as a predictor of outcome in surgical treatment of obesity. Obes Surg 1996;6:224-32.
73. Maher JW, Johlin FC, Pearson D. Thoracoscopic splanchnicectomy for chronic pancreatitis pain. Surgery 1996;120(4):603-10.
74. Maher JW. Letter to the editor. Laparoscopic collis gastroplasty is the treatment of choice for the shortened esophagus. Am J Surg 1996;172(5):609.
75. Maher JW. Thoracoscopic esophagomyotomy for achalasia: Maximum gain, minimal pain. Surgery 1997;122(4)836-41.
76. Maher JW. Treatment of pain from chronic pancreatitis by interruption of the splanchnic nerves. Problems in General Surgery 1998;15(1):80-9.
77. Doherty C, Maher JW, Heitshusen D. Prospective investigation of complication, reoperation, and sustained weight loss with an adjustable gastric banding device for treatment of morbid obesity. J GI Surg 1998;2(1):102-8.
78. Maher JW. Letter to the editor. The hypertensive lower esophageal sphincter. Am J of
Surg 1997;173(5):454-5.
79. Doherty C, Maher JW, Mason EE. Enhancement of upper abdominal operative field access and exposure using an operating room table accessory to achieve 62 degrees
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International VII 1998;157-9.
80. Mason EE, Tang S, Renquist KE, Barnes D, Cullen JJ, Doherty C, Maher JW,
National Bariatric Surgery Registry (NBSR) Contributors. A decade of change in obesity surgery. Obes Surg 1997;7:189-97.
81. Mason EE, Doherty C, Cullen JJ, Scott D, Rodriquez EM, Maher JW. Vertical gastroplasty: Evolution of vertical banded gastroplasty. World J Surg 1998;22(9):
919-24.
82. Doherty C, Maher JW, Heitshusen D. An interval report on prospective investigation of adjustable silicone gastric banding for the treatment of severe obesity. Eur J
Gastroenterol Hepatol 1999;11(2):115-9.
83. Maher JW, Johlin FC, Heitshusen D. Long-term follow-up of thoracoscopic splanchnicectomy for chronic pancreatitis pain. Surgical Endoscopy 2001;15(7):
706-700.
84. Maher JW. Thoracoscopic esophagomyotomy (EM) for achalasia. Preoperative patterns of acid reflux and long-term follow-up. Surgery 2001;130(4):570-577.
85. Doherty C, Maher JW, Heitshusen, DS. Long-term data indicate a progressive loss in efficacy of adjustable silicone gastric banding for the treatment of morbid obesity.
Surgery 2002;132(4):724-728.
86. Johnson JM, Maher JW, Samuel I, Heitshusen D, Downs R. Effects of Gastric Bypass
Procedures On Bone Mineral Density, Parathyroid Hormone and Vitamin D. Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery. 2005 Nov;9(8): 1106-10;discussion 1110-1.
87. Carmody B, DeMaria E, Jamal M, Johnson J, Carbonell A, Kellum JM, Maher JW.
Internal hernia after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. SOARD 2005, 1:6 543-
548.
88. Johnson JM, Carbonell AM, Carmody BJ, Jamal MK, Maher JW, Kellum JM, DeMaria
EJ. Mesh Hiatoplasty for Paraesophageal Hernias and Fundoplications. Manuscript accepted for Surg Endosc. 2006 Mar;20(3):362-6.
89. Johnson JM, Maher JW, DeMaria EJ, Wolfe L, Kellum JM. Vitamin D and
Parathormone Levels Following Gastric Bypass. Annals of Surgery 243(5):701-705.
90. Bond D, Evans R, DeMaria E, Wolfe L, Meador J, Kellum J, Maher J, Warren.
Improvements in Physical Activity and Quality of Life Before Obesity Surgery.
AmericanJournal of Health Behavior. Am J Health Behav. 2006 Jul-Aug;30(4):422-34.
91. Carbonell AM, Maher JW. Laparoscopic Transgastric Removal of an Eroded
Angelchik Prosthesis. Am Surg. 2006 Aug;72(8):724-6; discussion 727.
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92. Bond D, Evans RK, DeMaria E, Wolfe L, Meador J, Kellum JM, Maher JW. Physical
Activity Stage of Readiness Predicts Moderate-Vigorous Physical Activity Participation
Among Morbidly Obese Gastric Bypass Surgery Candidates. SOARD 2006 Mar-Apr,
2 (2) 28-32
93. Carmody BJ, Sugerman HJ, Kellum JM, Jamal MK, Johnson JM, Carbonell AM,
MaherJW, Wolfe LG, DeMaria EJ. Pulmonary Embolism Complicating Bariatric
Surgery: Detailed Analysis of a Single Institution’s 24 Year Experience. Journal of the
American College of Surgeons, 2006 Dec, 203:6 831-837.
94. Olbrisch ME, Starkey J, Ascari J, Kaplan E, Meador JG, Maher JW. Two-Day Food
Diaries As Tools for Assessment of Disordered Eating Behavior in Candidates for
Bariatric Surgery. Bariatric Surgical Nursing and Patient Care, 2006, 1, 123-134
95. Remes-Troche JM, Maher J, Mudipalli R, Rao SS. Altered Esophageal Sensory-
Motor Function in Patients with Persistent Symptoms After Nissen Fundoplication.
Am J Surg. 2007 Feb;193(2):200-5.
96. Lee S, Carmody B, Wolfe L, DeMaria E, Kellum JM, Sugerman H, Maher JW. Effect of Location and Speed of Diagnosis on Anastomotic Leak Outcomes in 3828 Gastric
Bypass Cases. J Gastrointest Surg. 2007 Jun;11(6):708-13.
97. Lee SD, Khouzam MN, Kellum JM, DeMaria EJ, Meador JG, Wolfe LG, Maher JW.
Selective Versus Routine, Upper G.I. Series Leads to Equal Morbidity and Reduced
Hospital Stay in Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Patients. Surg Obes Rela Dis. 2007
Jul-Aug;3(4):413-6.
98. Kiev J, Amendola M, Bouhaidar D, Sandhu BS, Zhao X, Maher J. A Management
Algorithm for Esophageal Perforation. Am J Surg. 2007 Jul;194(1):103-6.
99. Evans RK, Bond DS, Wolfe LG, Meador JG, Herrick JE, Kellum JM, Maher, JW.
Participation in 150 min/wk of Moderate or Higher Intensity Physical Activity Yields
Greater Weight Loss After Gastric Bypass Surgery. Surg Obes Relat Dis. 3(5):526-
30, Sep-Oct 2007.
100. Carbonell AM, Wolfe LG, Meador JG, Sugerman HJ, Kellum JM, Maher JW. Does
Diabetes Affect Weight Loss After Gastric Bypass? Surg Obes Relat Dis.
2007 (Epub).
101. Maher JW, Martin Hawver L, Pucci A, Wolfe LG, Meador JG, Kellum JM. Fourhundred and fifty Consecutive Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypasses with No
Mortality and Declining Leak Rates and Lengths of Stay in a Bariatric Training
Program. J Am Coll Surg; 2008: 206(5):940-4; discussion 944-5.
102. Puri P, Mirshahi F. Cheung O, Natarajan R, Maher JW, Kellum JM, Sanyal AJ:
Activation and Dysregulation of the Unfolded Protein Response in Nonalcoholic
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Fatty Liver Disease. Gastroenterology. 2008; 134(2):568-76; (Epub ahead of print)
2007 Oct 26.
103. Maher JW. Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery Improves Candidacy in Morbidly Obese
Patients Awaiting Transplantation. Editiorial Comment, SOARD 2008 March-April,
4:2, 164-165.
104. Maher JW, Martin Hawver L, Pucci A, Wolfe LG, Meador JG, Kellum JM. Four
Hundred Fifty Consecutive Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypasses with No
Mortality and Declining Leak Rates and Lengths of Stay in a Bariatric Training
Program. Journal of the ACS 206:5, 940-945, May 2008.
105. Yuan X, Hawver LR, Ojo P, Wolfe LG, Meador JG, Kellum JM, Maher JW. Bariatric
Surgery in Medicare Patients: Greater Risks but Substantial Benefits. Surg Obes
Relat Dis. August 30, 2008 (Epub).
106. Bond DS, Phelan S, Wolfe LG, Evans RK, Meador JG, Kellum JM, Maher JW, Wing
RR. Becoming Physically Active After Bariatric Surgery is Associated With Improved
Weight Loss and Health-related Quality of Life. Obesity. November 6, 2008 (Epub).
107. Cheung O, Puri P, Eichen C, Contos MJ, Mirshahi F. Maher JW, Kellum JM, Luketic
VA, Sanyal AJ: Nonalcoholic Steatophepatitis is Associated with an Altered Hepatic
Micro RNA Profile. J Hepatol. In Press.
108. Maher JW, Bakhos W, Nahmias N, Wolfe LG, Meador JG, Baugh N, Kellum JM.
Drain Amylase Levels Are an Adjunct in Detection of Gastrojejunostomy Leaks after
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass. JACS, Vol 208, Number 5, May, 2009, 881-884,
Discussion 885-886.
12. 2 Abstracts
1. Maher JW, Olinde AJ, Coltharp WC, McGuigan JE. The role of the duodenum in regulation of postprandial lower esophageal sphincter pressure (LESP): Evidence for hormonal control. Gastroenterology 1984;86:1171.
2. Coltharp WC, Maher JW, Maher MM, McGuigan JE. Effect of physiologic levels of pancreatic polypeptide on lower esophageal sphincter pressure. Gastroenterology
1986;90:1379.
3. Sandler AD, Schlegel JF, Maher JW. Capsaicin desensitization of an intrinsic lower esophageal sphincter reflex. Gastroenterology 1988;94(5(2)):A397.
4. Faber LA, Maher JW, Mason EE. Balloon dilatation of gastrogastrostomy strictures in gastroplasty revisions. The American Surgeon 1988;54:526.
5. Johlin FA, Loening SA, Maher JW, Summers RW. Electrohydraulic shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) of retained common duct stones. Curr Surg (In Press).
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6. Metcalf AM, Ephgrave KS, Dean T, Maher JW. Postoperative ultrasound and laboratory results following laparoscopic cholecystectomy LC. What constitutes normal? Central Surgical Association, Am J Surg , December, 1991.
7. Metcalf AM, Ephgrave KS, Dean T, Maher JW. Preoperative screening with ultrasound for laparoscopic cholecystectomy. An alternative to intraoperative cholangiography.
Central Surgical Association, Journal of Surgery , March 1992.
8. Sandler AD, Maher JW, Schmidt CR, Richardson K. Distal esophageal mucosal blood flow. Response and regulation. American College of Surgeons, Surgical Forum , March
1992.
9. Sandler AD, Bauman NM, Schmidt C, Smith R, Maher JW. Laryngospasm induced by stimulation of distal esophageal afferents in puppies. American Academy of Pediatrics ,
April 1992.
10. Sandler AD, Maher JW, Schmidt C, Richardson K. Neuroregulation of distal esophageal mucosal blood flow. A role for substance P (SP). Association For
Academic Surgery , May 1992.
11. Mason EE, Scott DH, Doherty C, Rodriquez EM, Maher JW. Outcome after vertical banded gastroplasty: the original cohort at ten years. Obes Surg 1992;2:134-135.
12. Mason EE, Scott DH, Doherty C, Rodriquez EM, Maher JW. Gastric bypass: the original cohort - 20 years later. Obes Surg 1992, 2:135.
13. Mason EE, Scott DH, Cullen JJ, Maher JW, Rodriquez EM, Doherty C. Vertical banded gastroplasty in severely obese adolescent patients. American Society for
Bariatric Surgery. Obes Surg 1994, 4:110-1.
14. Maher JW, Dean T. Early results with thoracoscopic modified Heller myotomy for treatment of achalasia. ISDE World Congress November 1994.
15. Maher JW, Johlin FR, Dean T. Thoracoscopic splanchnicectomy for chronic pancreatitis pain. International Society of Surgery/Societe Internationale de Chirurgie
December 1994.
16. Economou TP, Cullen JJ, Mason EE, Doherty C, Maher JW. Reversal of small intestinal bypass operations and concomitant vertical banded gastroplasty. Long-term outcome. American Society of Bariatric Surgery December 1994.
17. Yang HP, Schmidt C, R Shelman, Maher JW. Esophageal mucus secretion in response to noxious stimuli in a canine model. American Gastroenterological
Association December 1994.
18. Yang HP, Sandler AD, Schmidt C, Maher JW. Noxious stimulation of esophageal mucus secretion in a canine model. American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress
February 1995.
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19. Renquist KR, Cullen JJ, Tang S, Mason EE, Maher JW, Doherty C. Pay status as a preductor of outcome in surgical treatment of obesity. Obes Surg 1995; 5(2):119-20.
20. Economou TP, Cullen JJ, Mason EE, Doherty C, Maher JW. Reversal of small intestinal bypass operations and concomitant vertical banded gastroplasty. Long-term outcome. Obes Surg 1995; 5(2):134-5.
21. Maher JW, Dean T. Early results with thoracoscopic modified Heller myotomy for treatment of achalasia. Sixth ISDE World Congress, Milan, Italy, August 1995.
22. Maher JW, Johlin FR, Dean T. Thoracoscopic splanchnicectomy for chronic pancreatitis pain. International Surgical Week ISW. August 1995.
23. Mason EE, Doherty C, Cullen JJ, Scott D, Maher JW. Vertical banded gastroplasty in the severely obese under age twenty-one. Obes Surg 1995;5(2):201.
24. Doherty C, Maher JW, Heitshusen DS, Dean T, Rodriquez EM, Renquist K. Body mass index, health, and work status outcomes in severely obese males one year after adjustable gastric banding. Ninth International Symposium on Obesity Surgery,
Stockholm, Sweden, September 22-24, 1995.
25. Maher JW, Johlin FC, Pearson D. Thoracoscopic splanchnicectomy for chronic pancreatitis pain. Central Surgical Association, Minneapolis, Minnesota, March 8-18,
1996.
26. Doherty C, Maher JW. A four year prospective study of an adjustable silicone gastric band system for the treatment of morbid obesity. Gastroenterology
1996;110(4):A1382.
Maher JW. Thoracoscopic modified Heller myotomy for treatment of achalasia.
Gastroenterology 1996;110(4):A1402.
27. Doherty C, Maher JW. A safe and effective technique for laparoscopy in the severely obese. Obes Surg 1996;6(2):124-5.
28. Mason EE, Tang S, Renquist K, Cullen JJ, Doherty C, Maher JW. A decade of change in obesity surgery. Obes Surg 1996;6(2):114.
29. Boone KA, Cullen JJ, Mason EE, Scott DH, Doherty C, Maher JW. Treatment of respiratory insufficiency of obesity with vertical banded gastroplasty. Obes Surg
1996;6(2):110.
30. Doherty C, Maher JW, Heitshusen DS. A four year prospective study of an adjustable silicone gastric band system for the treatment of morbid obesity. Gastroenterology
1996;110(4):315.
31. Doherty C, Maher JW, Heitshusen DS. Efficacy of adjustable silicone gastric band system for weight loss maintenance in severely obese adults. Obes Surg
1996;6(4):315.
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32. Doherty C, Maher JW. A safe and effective technique for pneumoperitoneum and laparoscopy in morbidly obese adults. Surg Endosc 1997;11(2):195.
Doherty C, Maher JW, Heitshusen DS. Prospective investigation of complications reoperations, and sustained weight loss with an adjustable gastric banding device for treatment of morbid obesity. Gastroenterology 1997;112(4):A1438.
33. Doherty C, Mason EE, Cullen JJ, Scott D, Maher JW. Vertical silastic ring gastroplasty revisions. Obes Surg 1997;7(4):113.
34. Cullen JJ, Ramirez A, Mason EE, Scott DH, Doherty C, Maher JW. Revising the failed vertical banded gastroplasty. A “simple” approach to a complex problem, Obes Surg
1997;7(4):102.
35. Kernstine KH, Harris B, Clamon GH, Kambhu S, Mayr N, Maher JW, Summers RW,
Riggs CE, Karwal MW, Carlisle TL, McLaughlin KA, Rossi NP, Dreicer R, Berg D.
Phase II trial of preoperative paclitaxol (P) and carboplatin (C) concurrent with radiation for esophageal cancer. The Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Ann Thorac Surg
(in press).
36. Maher JW, Conklin J, Heitshusen D. Thoracoscopic esophagomyotomy (EM) for achalasia. Preoperative patterns of acid reflux and long term followup.
Gastroenterology 2000;118(4):A1033.
37 Maher JW, Conklin J, Heitshusen D. Thoracoscopic esophagomyotomy for achalasia.
Preoperative patterns of acid reflux and long term followup. The Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract 2000;2262:122.
38. Carmody BJ, DeMaria EJ, Johnson JM, Jamal MK, Maher JW, Kellum JM, Carbonell
A. Internal Hernia After Laparoscopic Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass. SOARD 2005, 1:3
230-231
39. Bond DS, Evans RK, DeMaria EJ, Wolfe LG, Meador JG, Kellum JM, Maher JW,
Warre BJ. Improvements In Health-Related Quality Of Life (HRQOL), Physical Activity
(PA) Readiness, and Physical Activity Behavior Among Morbidly Obese Gastric
Bypass Surgery (GBS) Candidates. SOARD 2005, 1:3 268
40. Johnson JM, Samuel I, Heitshusen D, Doherty C, Maher JW. Prospective Review of
Gastric Bypass Complications, Comorbidities and Metabolic Side Effects in 216
Consecutive Patients. SOARD 2005, 1:3 280-281
41. Evans RK, Bond DS, DeMaria EJ, Wolfe LG, Meador JG, Kellum JM, Maher JW,
Warren BJ. Physical Activity (PA) Stage of Readiness Predicts Moderate-Vigorous
Intensity Physical Activity (MVPA) Participation Among Morbidly Obese Gastric
Bypass Surgery (GBS) Candidates. SOARD 2005, 1:3 289-290
42. Carmody BJ, DeMaria EJ, Kellum JM, Jamal MK, Johnson JM, Maher JW, Wolfe LG,
Sugerman HJ. Short-course heparin prophylaxis does not prevent pulmonary
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43. Khouzam M, Lee S, Lee S, Wolfe LG, Kellum JM, Maher JW. Drain Amylase Levels
Replace UGI Series to Detect Anastomotic Leaks After Gastric Bypass Surgery.
SAGES 2006 Surg Endoscopy 2006, 20(Suppl.1): 5803
44. Lee S, Carmody BJ, Wolfe LG, DeMaria EJ, Kellum JM, Sugerman H, Maher JW.
Effect of Location and Speed of Diagnosis on Anastomotic Leak Outcomes in 3828
Gastric Bypass Patients. SSAT 2006 Gastroenterology 130:4 Suppl. 2, 859
45. Remes-Troche JM, Mudipalli R, Maher JW, Rao S. Sensory and Biomechanical
Properties of the Esophagus after Nissen Fundoplication. SSAT 2006
Gastroenterology 130:4 Suppl. 2, 133
46. Puri P, Mirshahi F, Natarajan R, Maher JW, Kellum JM, Sanyal AJ. Differential
Activation and Dysregulation of Unfolded Protein Response (UPR) in Nonalcoholic
Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD): Implications for Pathogenesis. Hepatology, Oct. 2006,
Vol 44, Suppl 1, Abstract #67; 213A
47. Puneet P, Onpan C, Contos M, Mirshahi F, Wolfe LG, Maher JW, Kellum JM, Sterling
RK, Sanyal AJ. The Spectrum of Hepatic Histology in Obese African Americans:
Similarities and Differences with Caucasians. Gastroenterology, April 2007, Vol. 132,
No. 4, Suppl. 2, A-810
48. Maher JW, Nahmias N, Wolfe LG, Kellum JM, Bakhos W, Meador JG, Baugh N:
Drain Amylase Levels are an Adjunct in Detection of Gastrojejunostomy Leaks After
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass. Presented at the Southern Surgical Association Annual
Meeting in Palm Beach, FL, December 2008. This will be published as a manuscript in J Am Coll Surg in the May, 2009 issue.
49. Chikunguwo SM, Wolfe LG, Dodson P, Meador JG, Baugh N, Clore JN, Kellum JM,
Maher JW, Analysis of Factors Associated with Durable Remission of Diabetes After
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, SOARD, Vol 6, Issue 3, May/June 2010, Pgs. 254-257;
Discussion 257-259
50. Kellum JM, Chikunguwo SM, Maher JW, Wolfe LG, Sugerman HJ, Long-Term
Outcomes and Consequences of Distal Gastric Bypass (D-GB) in Severe Clinical
Obesity, Supplement to SOARD, Vol 6, Issue 3S, May/June 2010
51. Jamal M, Wegner R, Heitshusen DS, Maher JW, Samuel I, Resolution of
Hyperlipidemia Follows Surgical Weight Loss in Patients Undergoing Gastric Bypass
Surgery: A Six Year Analysis of Data, Supplement to SOARD, Vol 6, Issue 3S,
May/June 2010
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12.4 Books
Editor, Gastrointestinal Surgery Section of Surgery, Williamson R, Corson J, eds.
1997. Mosby
Chapters
1. Maher JW, Woodward ER. Esophageal stricture. In: Barron H, Moody FG, eds. Foregut ,
Kent, Butterworth and Company, 1981;1:1-19.
2. Maher JW, Woodward ER. Esophageal stricture, In: Stipa SS, Belsey RR, Moraldi A,
Feds. Medical and Surgical Problems of the Esophagus , London: Academic Press,
1981;1:155-8.
3. Maher JW, Woodward ER. Techniques for repair: The Nissen fundoplication. In: Glenn
WL, Baue AE, Geha AS, Hammond GL, Lakes H, eds. Thoracic and Cardiovascular
Surgery , Norwalk, Appleton, Century, Croft, 1982;34(4):529-33.
4. Maher JW. Pancreatic trauma. In JD Hardy, ed . Hardy's Textbook of Surgery ,
Philadelphia: Lippincott, 1983;28:698-702.
5. Maher JW, Olinde AJ. The etiology of postprandial increases in lower esophageal sphincter pressure. In: Esophageal Disorders Pathophysiology and Therapy , New York:
Raven Press, 1985;53-7.
6. Maher JW, Hocking MP, Woodward ER. The fate of the intrathoracic fundoplication: A review of 112 cases. In: Esophageal Disorders-Pathophysiology and Therapy . New
York: Raven Press, 1985;191-5.
7. Woodward ER, Maher JW. Nissen fundoplication. In: MS Litwin, ed. Atlas of Advanced
Surgical Techniques , New York: Yorke Medical Books, 1986;48-50.
8. Maher JW. Intrathoracic fundoplication for shortened oesophagus. In: Jamieson GG, ed.
Surgery of the Oesophagus , London: Churchill Livingstone, 1988;33:321-6.
9. Maher JW. Supradiaphragmatic fundoplication. In: Nyhus L, Condon R, eds. Hernia ,
Philadelphia: JB Lippincott Company, 1989;623-9.
10. Metcalf AM, Maher JW. Anatomy and physiology. Small bowel obstruction. Small bowel
11. Metcalf AM, Maher JW. Miscellaneous other small bowel disorders. In: Hardy JD, ed.
The Mesenteric Small Bowel.
Hardy’s Textbook of Surgery
, Philadelphia: JB Lippincott
Company, 1988;24:570-3. trauma, fistula and radiation therapy. In: Hardy JD, ed. The Mesenteric Small Bowel.
Hardy's Textbook of Surgery , Philadelphia: JB Lippincott Company, 1988;24:540-55.
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12. Maher JW. The results of reoperations for recurrent esophagitis following a previous antireflux procedure. In: Diseases of the Esophagus , Munich, West Germany: Springer-
Verlag, 1988;1255-8.
13. Maher JW. The etiology of the postprandial increase in lower esophageal sphincter pressure. Evidence for synergistic control by pancreatic polypeptide and vagal influence. In: Diseases of the Esophagus , Munich, West Germany: Springer-Verlag,
1988;882-5.
14. Maher JW. The effect on peptide hormones on the lower esophageal sphincter. In: Giuli
R, ed. Benign Lesions of the Esophagus , Germany: Springer-Verlag, 1989;499-500.
15. Maher JW. The Thal-Nissen procedure. In: Giuli R, ed. Benign Lesions of the
Esophagus , Germany: Springer-Verlag, 1989;515-7.
16. Maher JW. Mortality of reoperations for recurrent esophagitis. In: Giuli R, ed. Benign
Lesions of the Esophagus , Germany: Springer-Verlag, 1989;587-8.
17. Maher JW. Does aperistalsis lead one to abandon fundoplication in favor of resection.
In: Giuli R, ed. Benign Lesions of the Esophagus , Germany: Springer-Verlag,
1989;771-2.
18. Maher JW. Esophageal strictures. In: Dent TR, Kukora JS, eds. Surgical Tips ,
McGraw-Hill, 1989;20:347-66.
19. Maher JW. Diverticula of the esophagus. In: Cameron J, ed. Current Surgical Therapy ,
Toronto: BC Decker Inc, 1989;15-9.
20. Johlin FC, Loening SA, Maher JW, Karacic J. Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy in the treatment of large common bile duct stones. In: Lingeman J, Newman D, eds.
Shock Wave Lithotripsy, State of the Art , New York: Plenum Press, 1988;4(42).
21. Sandler AD, Karin MR, Schlegel JF, Maher JW, McGuigan JE. Mechanisms of increased lower esophageal sphincter pressure following intraduodenal peptone infusion in dogs. Book of Manuscripts , Fourth World Congress of the ISDE,
September 6-8, 1989.
22. Maher JW, Summers RW, Dean T, Swift J, Heitshusen D, Quinn G. Early results of combined electrohydraulic shock wave lithotripsy and oral litholytic therapy of gallbladder stones at UIHC. Lithotripsy and Related Techniques for Gallstone
Treatment , Mosby Year Book, 1990:113-8.
23. Summers RW, Wilkie J, Maher JW, Dean T. Lithotripsy and Related Techniques for
Gallstone Treatment , Mosby Year Book, 1990;87-91.
24. Maher JW. Lithotripsy for gallbladder and common bile duct stones. In: Cammeron L, ed. Current Surgical Therapy , Mosby Year Book, 1992(4);335-7.
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25. Maher JW. Endoscopy. In: Mason EE, ed. Problems in General Surgery , JB
Lippincott, 1992;9:1-6.
26. Maher JW. Intrathoracic fundoplication. In: Rob and Smith's Operative Surgery.
Surgery of the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract . London: Chapman & Hall, 1994(5);320-6.
27. Maher JW. Esophageal cancer. In: American College of Surgeons Cancer
Management Course , American College of Surgeons, Chicago, 1993.
28. E Mason, Doherty C, Maher JW. Gastric reduction for obesity. In: Nyhus L, Wastell C,
Donohue P, eds . Surgery of the Esophagus, Stomach and Small Intestine, Boston:
Little Brown and Company, 1994;5(51):677-90.
29. Sandler AD, Maher JW. Esophageal function: Local versus central control. In: Nyhus
L, Wastell C, Donohue P eds. Surgery of the Esophagus, Stomach and Small
Intestine, Boston, Little Brown and Company, 1994;5(5):73-81.
30. Maher JW. Early results with thoracoscopic modified Heller myotomy for treatment of achalasia. In: Peracchia A, Roasati R, Bonavina L, Fumagalli U, Bona S, Chella B, eds. Recent Advances In Diseases of the Esophagus , Italy: Litosei - Rastignano -
Bologna, 1996;1(1):921-4.
31. Maher JW. Treatment of pain from chronic pancreatitis by interruption of the splanchnic nerves. In: Soper NJ, ed. Prinz RA, Deziel DJ (guest editors). Problems in
General Surgery. Chronic Pancreatitis, Philadelphia: Lippincott-Raven Publishers,
1998;15(1):80-9.
32. Maher JW, Doherty C. Laparoscopic bariatric surgery. In: Scott-Conner CEH, ed.
SAGES Manual. Fundamentals of Laparoscopy and GI Endoscopy , Springer-Verlag,
New York, 1998;(22):247-53.
33. Doherty C, Maher JW, Heitshusen D. An internal report on prospective investigation of adjustable silicone gastric banding devices for the treatment of severe obesity. In:
Update. Surgery for the Morbidly Obese Patient - The Field of Extreme Obesity
Including Laparoscopy and Allied Care Companion to “Surgery for the Morbidly Obese
Patient”, Deitel M, ed. Cowan, GSM,Jr, co-ed, 28 (in press).
34. Maher JW. Thoracoscopic Esophagomyotomy for Achalasia. In: Scott-Conner C,
Kernstine KH, eds. The Surgical Clinics of North America. Minimal Access Surgery,
Part II , W.B. Saunders Company, 2000;80(5):1501-1510
35. Maher JW (section editor). Gastrointestinal surgery . In: Corson J, Williamson R, eds.
Surgery , London: Mosby-Wolfe, 2001;Sec. 3:Chapters 1-24
36. Maher JW. Benign diseases of the esophagus. In: Corson J, Williamson R, eds.
Surgery , London: Mosby-Wolfe, 2001;Sec. 3:Chapter 5.1-5.28
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37. Maher JW. The laparoscopic treatment of benign liver cysts and tumors. In: Cameron,
J, ed. Current Surgical Therapy 2004 1258-1260.
38. Samuel I, Maher JW. Cholelithiasis and C holecystitis. In: Conn’s Current Therapy
2005 (in press).
39. DeMaria EJ, Maher JW. Vertical Banded Gastroplasty Revision. Dept. of Surgery,
Virginia Commonwealth University, Mastery of Surgery 2007, Vol. 1, Chapter 85, 974-
980.
40. Maher JW and Kellum JM: Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass. In Scott-Conner
CEH and Dawson DL (Eds.), Operative Anatomy, 3 rd Ed. Chapter 60, pp 401-408,
Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins. Philadelphia, 2009.
12.5 Book Reviews
1. Maher JW, Smith RR, Taylor I. Complications of surgery of the lower gastrointestinal tract. East Sussex, Bailliere Tindall. Am J Gastroenterol 1985;0-228.
2. Maher JW. Surgery of the gallbladder and bile ducts. Way and Pellegrini. Philadelphia,
W. B. Saunders Company, Am J Gastroenterol 1987;82(8):809.
Prepared: July 29, 2004
Last Updated: August 11, 2010
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