P. Marco Fisichella
M.D., FACS
Assistant Professor
Director, Advanced Procedure Education Center
Medical Director, Swallowing Center
Gastrointestinal/Minimally Invasive Surgery
CONTACT INFORMATION
Specialties
Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD); Achalasia, Advanced Laparoscopic Procedures, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Lap-Band and Hernias, Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS)
Locations
Board Certifications
Surgery - General Cert: AM Board of Surgery
Publications
The prevalence and extent of gastroesophageal reflux disease correlates to the type of lung transplantation.Fisichella,P. M.; Davis,C. S.; Shankaran,V.; Gagermeier,J.; Dilling,D.; Alex,C. G.; Kovacs,E. J.; Joehl,R. J.; Love,R. B.Surgical laparoscopy, endoscopy & percutaneous techniques 2012 ;22(1):46-51
A review of the role of GERD-induced aspiration after lung transplantationFisichella,P. M.; Davis,C. S.; Kovacs,E. J.Surgical endoscopy 2012 ;26(5):1201-1204
Current applications of evolving methodologies in gastroesophageal reflux disease testingWeber,C.; Davis,C. S.; Fisichella,P. M.Digestive & Liver Disease 2011 ;43(5):353-357
Current applications of evolving methodologies in gastroesophageal reflux disease testing.Weber,C.; Davis,C. S.; Fisichella,P. M.Digestive & Liver Disease 2011 ;43(5):353-357
Reply to comment to "Current applications of evolving methodologies in gastroesophageal reflux disease testing"Weber,C.; Davis,C. S.; Fisichella,P. M.Digestive and liver disease : official journal of the Italian Society of Gastroenterology and the Italian Association for the Study of the Liver 2011 ; ( ):
Hiatal hernias: a review of the pathophysiologic theories and implication for researchWeber,C.; Davis,C. S.; Shankaran,V.; Fisichella,P. M.Surgical endoscopy 2011 ;25(10):3149-3153
A retrospective review of the use of intraoperative cholangiogram in the diagnosis and treatment of choledocholithiasisTabone,E.; Sarker,S.; Fisichella,P. M.; Conlon,M.; Fernando,E.; Yi,S.; Luchette,F. A.68th Annual Meeting of the Central Surgical Association 2011 ; ( ):
To 'gram or not'? Indications for intraoperative cholangiogram.Tabone,L. E.; Sarker,S.; Fisichella,P. M.; Conlon,M.; Fernando,E.; Yi,S.; Luchette,F. A.SURGERY 2011 ;150(4):810-819
Laparoscopic antireflux surgery for gastroesophageal reflux disease after lung transplantation.Fisichella,P. M.; Davis,C. S.; Gagermeier,J.; Dilling,D.; Alex,C. G.; Dorfmeister,J. A.; Kovacs,E. J.; Love,R. B.; Gamelli,R. L.JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH 2011 ;170(2):e279-86
The protective role of laparoscopic antireflux surgery against aspiration of pepsin after lung transplantation.Fisichella,P. M.; Davis,C. S.; Lundberg,P. W.; Lowery,E.; Burnham,E. L.; Alex,C. G.; Ramirez,L.; Pelletiere,K.; Love,R. B.; Kuo,P. C.; Kovacs,E. J.SURGERY 2011 ;150(4):598-606
Introduction to the Mini-Symposium on new advances in the diagnosis and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux diseaseFisichella,P. M.Digestive and liver disease : official journal of the Italian Society of Gastroenterology and the Italian Association for the Study of the Liver 2011 ;43(5):352
Introduction to the Mini-Symposium on new advances in the diagnosis and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease.Fisichella,P. M.Digestive & Liver Disease 2011 ;43(5):352
Presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of oesophageal motility disordersFisichella,P. M.; Carter,S. R.; Robles,L. Y.Digestive and liver disease : official journal of the Italian Society of Gastroenterology and the Italian Association for the Study of the Liver 2011 ; ( ):
Laparoscopic Antireflux Surgery for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease After Lung TransplantationFisichella,P. M.; Davis,C. S.; Gagermeier,J.; Dilling,D.; Alex,C. G.; Dorfmeister,J. A.; Kovacs,E. J.; Love,R. B.; Gamelli,R. L.The Journal of surgical research 2011 ; ( ):
Barrett esophagus after surgical treatment for achalasiaFisichella,, P, MarcoSurgical laparoscopy, endoscopy & percutaneous techniques 2011 ;21(4):299-300
Eventration disease of the abdominal wallGassman,A. A.; Metha,A.; Thomas,C.; Fisichella,P. M. 2011 ; ( ):
Laparoscopic Treatment of Epiphrenic Diverticula: Preoperative Evaluation and Surgical Technique. How I Do ItFisichella,P. M.; Pittman,M.; Kuo,P. C.Journal of gastrointestinal surgery : official journal of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract 2011 ; ( ):
Laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy with or without splenectomy: how I do it.Fisichella,P. M.; Shankaran,V.; Shoup,M.JOURNAL OF GASTROINTESTINAL SURGERY 2011 ;15(1):215-218
Hiatal hernias : classification, pathophysiology and treatmentRobles,L.; Davis,C. S.; Fisichella,P. M. 2011 ; (Chapter 5):
Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication combined with posterior gastropexy in the surgical treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).Davis,C. S.; Fisichella,P. M.Surgical endoscopy 2011 ;25(6):2055
Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication combined with posterior gastropexy in the surgical treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)... Surg Endosc. 2010 Jun;24(6):1303-9Davis,C. S.; Fisichella,P. M.Surgical endoscopy 2011 ;25(6):2055-2055
Outcomes after transhiatal and transthoracic esophagectomy for esophageal cancerBrownson,K.; Weber,C.; Block,E. A.; Aranha,G.; Shoup,M.; Davis,C. S.; Fisichella,P. M.; Shankaran,V.JOURNAL OF INVESTIGATIVE MEDICINE 2011 ;59(4):723
A review of the potential applications and controversies of non-invasive testing for biomarkers of aspiration in the lung transplant populationDavis,C. S.; Gagermeier,J.; Dilling,D.; Alex,C.; Lowery,E.; Kovacs,E. J.; Love,R. B.; Fisichella,P. M.CLINICAL TRANSPLANTATION 2010 ;24(3):E54-61
Laparoscopic fundoplication with or without pyloroplasty in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease after lung transplantation: how I do it.Davis,C. S.; Jellish,W. S.; Fisichella,P. M.JOURNAL OF GASTROINTESTINAL SURGERY 2010 ;14(9):1434-1441
Gastroesophageal reflux disease after lung transplantation: pathophysiology and implications for treatmentDavis,C. S.; Shankaran,V.; Kovacs,E. J.; Gagermeier,J.; Dilling,D.; Alex,C. G.; Love,R. B.; Sinacore,J.; Fisichella,P. M.DISEASES OF THE ESOPHAGUS 2010 ;23(Supp1):1A-134A
Gastroesophageal reflux disease after lung transplantation: pathophysiology and implications for treatment.Davis,C. S.; Shankaran,V.; Kovacs,E. J.; Gagermeier,J.; Dilling,D.; Alex,C. G.; Love,R. B.; Sinacore,J.; Fisichella,P. M.SURGERY 2010 ;148(4):737-744
Anatomy and physiology of the esophagusDavis,C. S.; Baldea,A.; Joehl,R. J.; Fisichella,P. M. 2010 ; ( ):191-191
The evolution and long-term results of laparoscopic antireflux surgery for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux diseaseDavis,C. S.; Baldea,A.; Johns,J. R.; Joehl,R. J.; Fisichella,P. M.Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons 2010 ;14(3):332-341
Challenges in the diagnosis of 2009 H1N1 in a lung transplant patient and the long-term implications for prevention and treatment: a case report.Davis,C. S.; Deburghgraeve,C. R.; Yong,S.; Parada,J. P.; Palladino-Davis,A. G.; Lowery,E.; Gagermeier,J.; Fisichella,P. M.TRANSPLANTATION PROCEEDINGS 2010 ;42(10):4295-4299
Esophagus & diaphragmPatti,M. G.; Fisichella,P. M. 2010 ; (Chapter 20):424-450
A monograph for academic career development.Pryor,A. D.; Bachman,S. L.; Fisichella,P.; Gamelli,R. L.; Madan,A. K.; Matthews,B. D.; Matthews,J. B.; Stefanidis,D.; Urbach,D. R.; Torquati,A.Surgical endoscopy 2010 ;24(5):1211-1212
A detailed analysis of perioperative outcomes of lung transplant patients undergoing laparoscopic atireflux surgery (LARS) for GERD: How safe is it?Shankaran,V.; Davis,C. S.; Kovacs,E. J.; Gagermeier,J.; Dilling,D.; Alex,C. G.; Love,R. B.; Sinacore,J.; Fisichella,P. M.DISEASES OF THE ESOPHAGUS 2010 ;23(Supp1):14A
Minimally invasive treatment of gastroesophageal reflux diseaseShankaran,V.; Baldea,A.; Joehl,R. J.; Fisichella,P. M. 2010 ; (Chapter 6):
Feline oesophagus: an unusual cause of dysphagia.Shankaran,V.; Fisichella,P. M.Digestive & Liver Disease 2010 ;42(11):828
Development and implementation of an advanced laparoscopic skills labGresik,C. M.; Shankaran,V.; Fisichella,P. M.; Joehl,R. J.; Brewster,L. P.; Abood,G. J.Surgical endoscopy 2009 ;23(Suppl1):S260
Benign: congenital - bronchogenic cystsFisichella,P. M.; Patti,M. G. 2009 ; ( ):327-329
Benign: congenital - duplication cystsFisichella,P. M.; Patti,M. G. 2009 ; ( ):811-811
The evolution of oesophageal function testing and its clinical applications in the management of patients with oesophageal disordersFisichella,P. M.; Patti,M. G.Digestive & Liver Disease 2009 ;41(9):626-629
Gastroesophageal reflux disease and morbid obesity: is there a relation?Fisichella,P. M.; Patti,M. G.WORLD JOURNAL OF SURGERY 2009 ;33(10):2034-2038
[An evidence-based approach to the laparoscopic repair of paraesophageal hernias]Fisichella,P. M.; Gatti,M. G.GIORNALE DI CHIRURGIA 2009 ;30(6-7):302-305
[Laparoscopic Heller myotomy for esophageal achalasia. Is a fundoplication necessary?]Patti,M. G.; Fisichella,P. M.GIORNALE DI CHIRURGIA 2009 ;30(11-12):472-475
Esophageal achalasiaPatti,M. G.; Fisichella,P. M. 2009 ; (Chapter 15):136-136
Laparoscopic paraesophageal hernia repair. How I do it.Patti,M. G.; Fisichella,P. M.JOURNAL OF GASTROINTESTINAL SURGERY 2009 ;13(9):1728-1732
Management of high-grade dysplasiaPalazzo,F.; Fisichella,P. M.; Patti,M. G.Current gastroenterology reports 2008 ;10(3):240-245
Gastroesophageal reflux disease and connective tissue disorders: pathophysiology and implications for treatment.Patti,M. G.; Gasper,W. J.; Fisichella,P. M.; Nipomnick,I.; Palazzo,F.JOURNAL OF GASTROINTESTINAL SURGERY 2008 ;12(11):1900-1906
Laparoscopic Heller myotomy and Dor fundoplication for esophageal achalasia. How I do it.Patti,M. G.; Fisichella,P. M.JOURNAL OF GASTROINTESTINAL SURGERY 2008 ;12(4):764-766
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Connective Tissue Disorders. Pathophysiology and Implications for TreatmentGasper,W. J.; Fisichella,P. M.; Patti,M. G.GASTROENTEROLOGY 2008 ;134(Supp1):A-865
Laparoscopic repair of paraesophageal hiatal hernias.Fisichella,P. M.; Patti,M. G.Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques.Part A 2008 ;18(4):629-632
Clinical, radiological, and manometric profile in 145 patients with untreated achalasia.Fisichella,P. M.; Raz,D.; Palazzo,F.; Niponmick,I.; Patti,M. G.WORLD JOURNAL OF SURGERY 2008 ;32(9):1974-1979
Clinical, radiological, and manometric findings in 145 patients with untreated achalasia
Fisichella,P. M.; Raz,D.; Palazzo,F.; Patti,M. G.JOURNAL OF CLINICAL GASTROENTEROLOGY 2008 ;42(Supplement 1):S23
Fisichella,P. M.; Raz,D.; Palazzo,F.; Patti,M. G.JOURNAL OF CLINICAL GASTROENTEROLOGY 2008 ;42(Supplement 1):S23
Antireflux surgery in patients with end stage lung disease before and after lung transplantFisichella,P. M.; Palazzo,F.; Gasper,W. J.; Patti,M. G.JOURNAL OF CLINICAL GASTROENTEROLOGY 2008 ;42(Supplement 1):S20
Lung transplantation in patients with connective tissue disorders and esophageal dysmotility
Fisichella,P. M.; Palazzo,F.; Gasper,W. J.; Patti,M. G.JOURNAL OF CLINICAL GASTROENTEROLOGY 2008 ;42(Supplement 1):S23
Fisichella,P. M.; Palazzo,F.; Gasper,W. J.; Patti,M. G.JOURNAL OF CLINICAL GASTROENTEROLOGY 2008 ;42(Supplement 1):S23
Severe pain and DVT after herniorraphy.Fisichella,P.; Kennedy,O.; Landau,D.; Helton,W. S.Contemporary Surgery 2008 ;64(9):426-430
Hepatic and splenic hydatidosis managed with percutaneous aspiration, injection, and reaspiration (PAIR) of the hepatic cyst and laparoscopic splenectomy.Fisichella,P. M.; Donaldson,K.; Helton,W. S.JOURNAL OF GASTROINTESTINAL SURGERY 2008 ;12(9):1615-1617
The outcome of laparoscopic Heller myotomy for achalasia is not influenced by the degree of esophageal dilatation.Sweet,M. P.; Nipomnick,I.; Gasper,W. J.; Bagatelos,K.; Ostroff,J. W.; Fisichella,P. M.; Way,L. W.; Patti,M. G.JOURNAL OF GASTROINTESTINAL SURGERY 2008 ;12(1):159-165
Intestinal obstructionHelton,W. S.; Fisichella,P. M. 2007 ; (Chapter 46):514-533
Effect of robotic assistance on the "learning curve" for laparoscopic hand-assisted donor nephrectomy.Horgan,S.; Galvani,C.; Gorodner,M. V.; Jacobsen,G. R.; Moser,F.; Manzelli,A.; Oberholzer,J.; Fisichella,P. M.; Bogetti,D.; Testa,G.; Sankary,H. N.; Benedetti,E.Surgical endoscopy 2007 ;21(9):1512-1517
A standarized approach to teaching laparoscopic cholcystectomy eliminates common bile duct injury in an inner city university teaching hospital
Fisichella,P. M.; Espat,N. J.; Ayloo,S.; Donahue,P.; Vitello,J.; Berger,R.; Helton,W. S.HPB: The Official Journal of the International Hepato Pacreato Biliary Association 2007 ;9( ):36-110
Fisichella,P. M.; Espat,N. J.; Ayloo,S.; Donahue,P.; Vitello,J.; Berger,R.; Helton,W. S.HPB: The Official Journal of the International Hepato Pacreato Biliary Association 2007 ;9( ):36-110
Laparoscopic distal pacreatectomy and splenectomy for Frantz-Grueber tumor of the pancreas [video]
Fisichella,P. M.93rd Annual Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons 2007 ; ( ):
Fisichella,P. M.93rd Annual Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons 2007 ; ( ):
Richter's hernia through a Spigelian defect of the abdominal wall.Fisichella,P. M.; Harwell,J.; Brosnan,J.; Abcarian,H.AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY 2007 ;193(1):69-70
Effect of partial and total laparoscopic fundoplication on esophageal body motility.Herbella,F. A.; Tedesco,P.; Nipomnick,I.; Fisichella,P. M.; Patti,M. G.Surgical endoscopy 2007 ;21(2):285-288
Minilaparoscopic appendectomy for acute appendicitis.Di Lorenzo,N.; Manzelli,A.; Coscarella,G.; Pietrantuono,M.; Jarzembowski,T. M.; Fisichella,P. M.; Gaspari,A. L.Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons 2006 ;10(1):52-55
Laparoscopic fundoplication in elderly patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease.Tedesco,P.; Lobo,E.; Fisichella,P. M.; Way,L. W.; Patti,M. G.ARCHIVES OF SURGERY 2006 ;141(3):289-292
Cause and treatment of epiphrenic diverticula.Tedesco,P.; Fisichella,P. M.; Way,L. W.; Patti,M. G.AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY 2005 ;190(6):891-894
Short-term outcomes with small intestinal submucosa for ventral abdominal hernia.Helton,W. S.; Fisichella,P. M.; Berger,R.; Horgan,S.; Espat,N. J.; Abcarian,H.ARCHIVES OF SURGERY 2005 ;140(6):549-560
Spectrum of esophageal motility disorders: implications for diagnosis and treatment.Patti,M. G.; Gorodner,M. V.; Galvani,C.; Tedesco,P.; Fisichella,P. M.; Ostroff,J. W.; Bagatelos,K. C.; Way,L. W.ARCHIVES OF SURGERY 2005 ;140(5):442-448
Image of the month. Cystic lymphangioma.Duthler,R. J.; Fisichella,P. M.ARCHIVES OF SURGERY 2005 ;140(7):705-706
Preoperative lower esophageal sphincter pressure has little influence on the outcome of laparoscopic Heller myotomy for achalasia.Gorodner,M. V.; Galvani,C.; Fisichella,P. M.; Patti,M. G.Surgical endoscopy 2004 ;18(5):774-778
A simple technique of laparoscopic full-thickness anterior abdominal repair of retrosternal (Morgagni) hernias.La Greca,G.; Fisichella,P.; Greco,L.; Di Stefano,A.; Russello,D.; Latteri,F.JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY 2004 ;39(2):249
Total fundoplication is superior to partial fundoplication even when esophageal peristalsis is weak.Patti,M. G.; Robinson,T.; Galvani,C.; Gorodner,M. V.; Fisichella,P. M.; Way,L. W.JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS 2004 ;198(6):863-869
Minimally invasive esophageal proceduresPatti,M. G.; Fisichella,P. M. 2004 ; (3: Alimentary tract and abdomen):
The spectrum of primary esophageal motility disorders. Implications for treatment. Fisichella,P. M.; Galvani,C.; Goodner,M. V.; Fogato,L.; Tedesco,P.; Way,L. W.; Patti,M. G.JOURNAL OF GASTROINTESTINAL SURGERY 2004 ;8(7 Suppl. 1):P90
Cause and Treatment of Epiphrenic DiverticulaFisichella,P. M.; Galvani,C.; Gorodner,M. V.; Patti,M. G. 2004 ;126(4):A799-A800
Timing of surgical intervention does not influence return of esophageal peristalsis and outcome in patients with achalasiaGalvani,C.; Gorodner,M. V.; Fisichella,P. M.; Patti,M. G.Surgical endoscopy 2004 ;18(Suppl.1):S241
When living related organ donation does not entail a healthy organ: moral implications for both the donor and the recipient.Manzelli,A.; Fisichella,P. M.; Bonfrate,G.; Gaspari,A. L.ARCHIVES OF SURGERY 2004 ;139(11):1259
Preoperative lower esophageal sphincter pressure does not influence the outcome of laparoscopic Heller myotomy for achalasiaGalvani,C.; Gorodner,M. V.; Fisichella,P. M.; Perretta,S.; Ruan,D.; Patti,M. G.Surgical endoscopy 2003 ;17(Supp.1):S195
Symptoms are a poor indicator of reflux status after fundoplication for gastroesophageal reflux disease: role of esophageal functions tests.Galvani,C.; Fisichella,P. M.; Gorodner,M. V.; Perretta,S.; Patti,M. G.ARCHIVES OF SURGERY 2003 ;138(5):514-518
Laparoscopic treatment of diaphragmatic herniation : preoperative evaluationPatti,M. G.; Fisichella,P. M. 2003 ; ( ):192-192
Minimally invasive esophageal proceduresPatti,M. G.; Fisichella,P. M. 2003 ; ( ):1717-1717
Impact of minimally invasive surgery on the treatment of esophageal achalasia: a decade of change.Patti,M. G.; Fisichella,P. M.; Perretta,S.; Galvani,C.; Gorodner,M. V.; Robinson,T.; Way,L. W.JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS 2003 ;196(5):698-703
Laparoscopic antireflux surgery: preoperative lower esophageal sphincter pressure does not affect outcome.Patti,M. G.; Perretta,S.; Fisichella,P. M.; D'Avanzo,A.; Galvani,C.; Gorodner,V.; Way,L. W.Surgical endoscopy 2003 ;17(3):386-389
Achalasia and chest pain: effect of laparoscopic Heller myotomy.Perretta,S.; Fisichella,P. M.; Galvani,C.; Gorodner,M. V.; Way,L. W.; Patti,M. G.JOURNAL OF GASTROINTESTINAL SURGERY 2003 ;7(5):595-598
Laparoscopic Heller myotmy and Dor fundoplication for achalasia: analysis of successes and failures
Perretta,S.; Fisichella,P. M.; Molena,D.; Way,L. W.; Patti,M. G.Surgical endoscopy 2002 ;16(Suppl.1):S181
Perretta,S.; Fisichella,P. M.; Molena,D.; Way,L. W.; Patti,M. G.Surgical endoscopy 2002 ;16(Suppl.1):S181
Laparoscopic antireflux surgery: preoperative lower esophageal sphincter pressure does not affect outcomePerretta,S.; Patti,M. G.; Fisichella,P. M.; D'Avanzo,A.; Way,L. W.Surgical endoscopy 2002 ;16(Suppl.1):S279
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and chest pain. Results of laparoscopic antireflux surgery.Patti,M. G.; Molena,D.; Fisichella,P. M.; Perretta,S.; Way,L. W.Surgical endoscopy 2002 ;16(4):563-566
Achalasia and chest pain. A clinical and manometrical profilePatti,M. G.; Perretta,S.; Fisichella,P. M.GASTROENTEROLOGY 2002 ;4(4 Suppl.1):A343
Achalasia and chest pain: effect of laparoscopic Heller myotomyPatti,M. G.; Perretta,S.; Fisichella,P. M.GASTROENTEROLOGY 2002 ;123(Suppl.1):M2086
Effect of laparoscopic fundoplication on esophageal motor functionFisichella,P. M.; Patti,M. G.; Perretta,S.; D'Avanzo,A.; Way,L. W.Surgical endoscopy 2002 ;16(Suppl.1):S279
Fundoplicatur de Nissen. Aspectos tecnicos [video]
Fisichella,P. M.11th Congreso Internacional de Cirurgia Endoscopia 2002 ; ( ):
Fisichella,P. M.11th Congreso Internacional de Cirurgia Endoscopia 2002 ; ( ):
Laparoscopic Heller mytomy for diffuse esophageal spasm [video]Fisichella,P. M.18th World 2002 ; ( ):
Laparoscopic repair of perforated duodenal ulcer [video]
Fisichella,P. M.88th Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons 2002 ; ( ):
Fisichella,P. M.88th Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons 2002 ; ( ):
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass for morbid obesity [video]
Fisichella,P. M.88th Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons 2002 ; ( ):
Fisichella,P. M.88th Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons 2002 ; ( ):
Thoracoscopic Heller myotomy [video]
Fisichella,P. M.88th Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons 2002 ; ( ):
Fisichella,P. M.88th Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons 2002 ; ( ):
Efficacy and safety of elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy in elderly: a case-controlled comparison with the open approach.Fisichella,P. M.; Di Stefano,A.; Di Carlo,I.; La Greca,G.; Russello,D.; Latteri,F.Annali Italiani di Chirurgia 2002 ;73(2):149-153
Isolated agenesis of the gallbladder: report of a case.Fisichella,P. M.; Di Stefano,A.; Di Carlo,I.; La Greca,G.; Russello,D.; Latteri,F.SURGERY TODAY 2002 ;32(1):78-80
Esophageal dysmotility and gastroesophageal reflux disease.Diener,U.; Patti,M. G.; Molena,D.; Fisichella,P. M.; Way,L. W.JOURNAL OF GASTROINTESTINAL SURGERY 2001 ;5(3):260-265
Laparoscopic Heller myotomy relieves dysphagia in patients with achalasia and low LES pressure following pneumatic dilatation.Diener,U.; Patti,M. G.; Molena,D.; Tamburini,A.; Fisichella,P. M.; Whang,K.; Way,L. W.Surgical endoscopy 2001 ;15(7):687-690
Chronic liver herniation through a right Bochdalek hernia with acute onset in adulthood.Fisichella,P. M.; Perretta,S.; Di Stefano,A.; Di Carlo,I.; La Greca,G.; Russello,D.; Latteri,F.Annali Italiani di Chirurgia 2001 ;72(6):703-705
Laparoscopic Heller myotomy and Dor fundoplication for esophageal achalasia in children.Patti,M. G.; Albanese,C. T.; Holcomb,G. W.,3rd; Molena,D.; Fisichella,P. M.; Perretta,S.; Way,L. W.JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY 2001 ;36(8):1248-1251
Laparoscopic Heller myotomy and Dor fundoplication for achalasia: analysis of successes and failures.Patti,M. G.; Molena,D.; Fisichella,P. M.; Whang,K.; Yamada,H.; Perretta,S.; Way,L. W.ARCHIVES OF SURGERY 2001 ;136(8):870-877
Preoperative evaluation of patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease.Patti,M. G.; Fisichella,P. M.; Perretta,S.Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques.Part A 2001 ;11(6):327-331
The anatomy of paraesophageal hernia. Implications for surgeryMolena,D.; Patti,M. G.; Fisichella,P. M.; Perretta,S.; Way,L. W.GASTROENTEROLOGY 2001 ;15(Suppl.1):A478
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and chest pain: results of laparoscopic antireflux surgeryMolena,D.; Patti,M. G.; Fisichella,P. M.; Whang,K.; Suh,D.; Way,L. W.Surgical endoscopy 2001 ;15(Suppl.1):S87
A new simple laparoscopic-extracorporeal technique for the repair of a Morgagni diaphragmatic herniaLa Greca,G.; Fisichella,P.; Greco,L.; Di Stefano,A.; Russello,D.; Latteri,F.Surgical endoscopy 2001 ;15(1):99
Effect of laparoscopic fundoplication on gastroesophageal reflux disease-induced respiratory symptoms.Patti,M. G.; Arcerito,M.; Tamburini,A.; Diener,U.; Feo,C. V.; Safadi,B.; Fisichella,P.; Way,L. W.JOURNAL OF GASTROINTESTINAL SURGERY 2000 ;4(2):143-149
Efficacy and safety of elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy in elderly: a case-controlled comparison with the open approachFisichella,P. M.; Russello,D.; Latteri,F.Surgical endoscopy 2000 ;14(Supplement):S182
Catheter fracture and cardiac migration: a rare complication of totally implantable venous devices.di Carlo,I.; Fisichella,P.; Russello,D.; Puleo,S.; Latteri,F.JOURNAL OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY 2000 ;73(3):172-173
[Characterization and prognostic value of colorectal adenomas with molecular genetic markers]Di Stefano,A.; Fisichella,P.; Catanuto,G.; Di Blasi,M.; La Greca,G.; Grasso,G.; Russello,D.Minerva chirurgica 2000 ;55(3):99-104
[Evolution of the technique and indications of mini-invasive surgery of cholelithiasis]Di Stefano,A.; Fisichella,P.; Randazzo,V.; La Greca,G.; Di Carlo,I.; Russello,D.Minerva chirurgica 2000 ;55(10):673-680
[Difficulties in defining and diagnosing gastroesophageal reflux: practical implications in surgery]Fisichella,P. M.; Di Stefano,A.; Di Carlo,I.; La Greca,G.; Russello,D.; Latteri,F.Annali Italiani di Chirurgia 2000 ;71(5):559-563
Isolated agenesis of the gallbladder: case report
Fisichella,P. M.; Di Stefano,A.; Russello,D.; Latteri,F.Surgical endoscopy 2000 ;14(Supplement):S182
Fisichella,P. M.; Di Stefano,A.; Russello,D.; Latteri,F.Surgical endoscopy 2000 ;14(Supplement):S182
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Education
Medical School
University of Catania School of Medicine
Residency
University of Illinois at Chicago, Surgery: General Surgery
University of Catania School of Medicine, Surgery: General Surgery
Fellowship
University of California at San Francisco, Gastrointestinal Surgery
University of California at San Francisco, Minimally Invasive Surgery
Languages
Italian