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Kurt Heiss MD

  • SOM: Surgery: Pediatrics
    Professor Emeritus
  • (404) 785-0781
  • kurtheiss@emory.edu
Head shot of Kurt Heiss

Academic Appointment

  • Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics, surgery, Emory University
  • Medical Director of Quality, Emory University School of Medicine

Education

Degrees

  • MD from University of Michigan
  • BA from University of Colorado

Research

Focus

  • Reducing complications and improving patient safety in pediatric surgery.

Publications

  • The Leader's Role in Hospital Surgeon Wellbeing: Organizational Wellness and Peer Support for APSA.
    J Pediatr Surg Volume: 60 Page(s): 161977
    01/01/2025 Authors: Buchmiller T; Heiss K; Berman L
  • Peer Support to Promote Surgeon Well-being: The APSA Program Experience.
    J Pediatr Surg Volume: 59 Page(s): 1665 - 1671
    09/01/2024 Authors: Fall F; Hu YY; Walker S; Baertschiger R; Gaffar I; Saltzman D; Stylianos S; Shapiro J; Wieck M; Buchmiller T
  • The Prevalence of Second Victim Syndrome and Emotional Distress in Pediatric Intensive Care Providers.
    J Pediatr Intensive Care Volume: 12 Page(s): 125 - 130
    06/01/2023 Authors: Wolf M; Smith K; Basu M; Heiss K
  • Predictive value of 6h postoperative parathyroid hormone level on permanent hypoparathyroidism in pediatric total thyroidectomy: a pilot study.
    J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab Volume: 36 Page(s): 242 - 247
    03/28/2023 Authors: Keane OA; Bai S; Cossen K; Patterson BC; Prickett KK; Heiss KF; Santore MT
  • Invited commentary on Vanderhoek S, etal.: Association of dysglycemia with post-operative outcomes in pediatric surgery.
    J Pediatr Surg Volume: 58 Page(s): 373 - 374
    03/01/2023 Authors: Heiss K
  • Outcomes in pediatric total thyroidectomy following implementation of a two-surgeon operative approach.
    Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol Volume: 164 Page(s): 111402
    01/01/2023 Authors: Keane OA; Bai S; Cossen K; Patterson BC; Prickett KK; Heiss KF; Santore MT
  • Implementation of enhanced recovery protocols reduces opioid use in pediatric laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgery.
    Pediatr Surg Int Volume: 38 Page(s): 1517 - 1523
    11/01/2022 Authors: Dantes G; Keane OA; Margol M; Thompson O; Darville G; Clifton MS; Heiss KF
  • Invited commentary on Moon, etal: An enhanced recovery after surgery protocol in children who undergo nephrectomy for Wilms tumor safely shortens hospital stay.
    J Pediatr Surg Volume: 57 Page(s): 266 - 267
    10/01/2022 Authors: Heiss K
  • Implementation of enhanced recovery protocols reduces opioid use in pediatric laparoscopic Heller myotomy surgery.
    J Pediatr Surg Volume: 57 Page(s): 1132 - 1136
    06/01/2022 Authors: Keane OA; Dantes G; Emani S; Garza JM; Heiss KF; Clifton MS
  • Provider education leads to sustained reduction in pediatric opioid prescribing after surgery.
    J Pediatr Surg Volume: 57 Page(s): 474 - 478
    03/01/2022 Authors: Slater BJ; Corvin CG; Heiss K; Vandewalle R; Shah SR; Cunningham M; Huang E; Lipskar AM; Denning N-L; Dassinger M
  • Unexpected Benefits in Single Institution Experience With Successful Implementation of a Standardized Perioperative Protocol in Pediatric Thyroidectomy.
    Pediatr Qual Saf Volume: 7 Page(s): e568
    01/01/2022 Authors: Cossen K; Santore MT; Prickett KK; Goudy SL; Heiss KF; Shanker K; Alazraki AL; Patterson BC
  • Commentary on early enteral feeding versus traditional feeding in neonatal congenital gastrointestinal malformation undergoing intestinal anastomosis: A randomized multicenter controlled trial of an enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) component.
    J Pediatr Surg Volume: 56 Page(s): 1485 - 1486
    09/01/2021 Authors: Brindle M; Heiss K
  • A cross-sectional analysis of compassion fatigue, burnout, and compassion satisfaction in pediatric surgeons in the U.S.
    J Pediatr Surg Volume: 56 Page(s): 1276 - 1284
    08/01/2021 Authors: Sarosi A; Coakley BA; Berman L; Mueller CM; Rialon KL; Brandt ML; Heiss K; Weintraub AS
  • The second victim requires more than Medice Cura Te Ipsum.
    Can Urol Assoc J Volume: 15 Page(s): S40 - S42
    06/01/2021 Authors: Koyle MA; Chua ME; Kherani T; Pereira N; Heiss K
  • Drivers of distress and well-being amongst pediatric surgeons.
    J Pediatr Surg Volume: 56 Page(s): 841 - 848
    05/01/2021 Authors: Rialon KL; Mueller C; Ottosen M; Weintraub AS; Coakley B; Brandt ML; Heiss K; Berman L
  • Supporting recovery after adverse events: An essential component of surgeon well-being.
    J Pediatr Surg Volume: 56 Page(s): 833 - 838
    05/01/2021 Authors: Berman L; Rialon KL; Mueller CM; Ottosen M; Weintraub A; Coakley B; Brandt ML; Heiss K
  • Does ERAS impact outcomes of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in adolescents?
    Surg Obes Relat Dis Volume: 16 Page(s): 1920 - 1926
    12/01/2020 Authors: Yalcin S; Walsh SM; Figueroa J; Heiss KF; Wulkan ML
  • Opioid use in children's surgery: Awareness, current state, and advocacy.
    J Pediatr Surg Volume: 55 Page(s): 2448 - 2453
    11/01/2020 Authors: Bass KD; Heiss KF; Kelley-Quon LI; Raval MV
  • Commentary regarding a baseline assessment of enhanced recovery protocol implementation at pediatric surgery practices performing inflammatory bowel disease surgeries.
    J Pediatr Surg Volume: 55 Page(s): 2007 - 2008
    10/01/2020 Authors: Heiss K
  • Enhanced Recovery After Surgery in Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology: A Pilot Study.
    J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol Volume: 33 Page(s): 403 - 409
    08/01/2020 Authors: Smith AE; Heiss K; Childress KJ
  • Provider education decreases opioid prescribing after pediatric umbilical hernia repair.
    J Pediatr Surg Volume: 55 Page(s): 1319 - 1323
    07/01/2020 Authors: Piper KN; Baxter KJ; Wetzel M; McCracken C; Travers C; Slater B; Cairo SB; Rothstein DH; Cina R; Dassinger M
  • Fertility Preservation for Pediatric and Adolescent Patients With Cancer: Medical and Ethical Considerations.
    Pediatrics Volume: 145
    03/01/2020 Authors: Klipstein S; Fallat ME; Savelli S; COMMITTEE ON BIOETHICS; SECTION ON HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY; SECTION ON SURGERY
  • Implementation of a Modified Enhanced Recovery Protocol in Cleft Palate Repairs.
    J Craniofac Surg Volume: 30 Page(s): 2154 - 2158
    10/01/2019 Authors: Hush SE; Chen JT; Brady CM; Soldanska M; Nusz DJ; Rhinehart DL; Heiss K; Crowley C; Williams JK
  • The unmeasured quality metric: Burn out and the second victim syndrome in healthcare.
    Semin Pediatr Surg Volume: 28 Page(s): 189 - 194
    06/01/2019 Authors: Heiss K; Clifton M
  • Embracing change: the era for pediatric ERAS is here.
    Pediatr Surg Int Volume: 35 Page(s): 631 - 634
    06/01/2019 Authors: Brindle ME; Heiss K; Scott MJ; Herndon CA; Ljungqvist O; Koyle MA; on behalf Pediatric ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) Society
  • Decreased opioid prescribing in children using an enhanced recovery protocol.
    J Pediatr Surg Volume: 54 Page(s): 1104 - 1107
    06/01/2019 Authors: Baxter KJ; Short HL; Wetzel M; Steinberg RS; Heiss KF; Raval MV
  • Canadian Association of Pediatric Surgeons' state of wellness.
    J Pediatr Surg Volume: 54 Page(s): 891 - 894
    05/01/2019 Authors: Bratu I; Heiss K; Mueller C; Winthrop A; Blair G; Moulton C-A
  • Implementation of an enhanced recovery program in pediatric laparoscopic colorectal patients does not worsen analgesia despite reduced perioperative opioids: a retrospective, matched, non-inferiority study.
    Reg Anesth Pain Med Volume: 44 Page(s): 123 - 129
    01/01/2019 Authors: Edney JC; Lam H; Raval MV; Heiss KF; Austin TM
  • Implementing a surgeon-reported categorization of pediatric appendicitis severity.
    Pediatr Surg Int Volume: 34 Page(s): 1281 - 1286
    12/01/2018 Authors: Baxter KJ; Short HL; Travers CD; Heiss KF; Raval MV
  • Importance of Compliance Audits for a Pediatric Complicated Appendicitis Clinical Practice Guideline.
    J Med Syst Volume: 42 Page(s): 257
    11/07/2018 Authors: Raval MV; Kwan AB; Travers CD; Heiss KF
  • Decreased Opioid Prescribing in Children Using an Enhanced Recovery Protocol
    Volume: 227 Page(s): S195 - S195
    10/01/2018 Authors: Baxter KJ; Short HL; Steinberg RS; Heiss KF; Raval MV
  • Effectiveness of gabapentin as a postoperative analgesic in children undergoing appendectomy.
    Pediatr Surg Int Volume: 34 Page(s): 769 - 774
    07/01/2018 Authors: Baxter KJ; Hafling J; Sterner J; Patel AU; Giannopoulos H; Heiss KF; Raval MV
  • Development of an enhanced recovery protocol for children undergoing gastrointestinal surgery.
    Curr Opin Pediatr Volume: 30 Page(s): 399 - 404
    06/01/2018 Authors: Raval MV; Heiss KF
  • Interpretation of Do Not Attempt Resuscitation Orders for Children Requiring Anesthesia and Surgery.
    Pediatrics Volume: 141
    05/01/2018 Authors: Fallat ME; Hardy C; SECTION ON SURGERY; SECTION ON ANESTHESIOLOGY AND PAIN MEDICINE; COMMITTEE ON BIOETHICS
  • Ramifications of the Children's Surgery Verification Program for Patients and Hospitals.
    J Am Coll Surg Volume: 226 Page(s): 917 - 924.e1
    05/01/2018 Authors: Baxter KJ; Gale BF; Travers CD; Heiss KF; Raval MV
  • Patient engagement to enhance recovery for children undergoing surgery.
    Semin Pediatr Surg Volume: 27 Page(s): 86 - 91
    04/01/2018 Authors: Heiss KF; Raval MV
  • Implementation of an enhanced recovery protocol in pediatric colorectal surgery.
    J Pediatr Surg Volume: 53 Page(s): 688 - 692
    04/01/2018 Authors: Short HL; Heiss KF; Burch K; Travers C; Edney J; Venable C; Raval MV
  • A survey of pediatric surgeons' practices with enhanced recovery after children's surgery.
    J Pediatr Surg Volume: 53 Page(s): 418 - 430
    03/01/2018 Authors: Short HL; Taylor N; Thakore M; Piper K; Baxter K; Heiss KF; Raval MV
  • Standardized Templates for Ultrasound Reports Improve Care and Resource Utilization for Children with Appendicitis
    Volume: 141
    01/01/2018 Authors: Short HL; Partain K; Patel A; Travers C; Heiss KF; Raval MV
  • Challenge of balancing duration of stay and readmissions in children's operation.
    Surgery Volume: 162 Page(s): 950 - 957
    10/01/2017 Authors: Short HL; Parakati I; Heiss KF; Wulkan ML; Sweeney JF; Raval MV
  • Defining the association between operative time and outcomes in children's surgery.
    J Pediatr Surg Volume: 52 Page(s): 1561 - 1566
    10/01/2017 Authors: Short HL; Fevrier HB; Meisel JA; Santore MT; Heiss KF; Wulkan ML; Raval MV
  • Cost comparison of initial lobectomy versus fine-needle aspiration for diagnostic workup of thyroid nodules in children.
    J Pediatr Surg Volume: 52 Page(s): 1471 - 1474
    09/01/2017 Authors: Baxter KJ; Short HL; Thakore MA; Fisher JG; Rothstein DH; Heiss KF; Raval MV
  • Case Volume and Revisits in Children Undergoing Gastrostomy Tube Placement.
    J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr Volume: 65 Page(s): 232 - 236
    08/01/2017 Authors: Arca MJ; Rangel SJ; Hall M; Rothstein DH; Blakely ML; Minneci PC; Shah SS; Heiss KF; Snyder CL; Berman L
  • Improving ultrasound for appendicitis through standardized reporting of secondary signs.
    J Pediatr Surg Volume: 52 Page(s): 1273 - 1279
    08/01/2017 Authors: Partain KN; Patel AU; Travers C; Short HL; Braithwaite K; Loewen J; Heiss KF; Raval MV
  • Pediatric Gastrostomy Tube Placement: Lessons Learned from High-performing Institutions through Structured Interviews.
    Pediatr Qual Saf Volume: 2 Page(s): e016
    01/01/2017 Authors: Berman L; Hronek C; Raval MV; Browne ML; Snyder CL; Heiss KF; Rangel SJ; Goldin AB; Rothstein DH
  • QUALITY IMPROVEMENT IN THE PERIOPERATIVE MEDICAL MANAGEMENT OF PEDIATRIC THYROIDECTOMY
    Volume: 88 Page(s): 30 - 30
    01/01/2017 Authors: Cossen K; Shanker K; Heiss K; Santore M; Patterson B
  • Clinical validity and relevance of accidental puncture or laceration as a patient safety indicator for children.
    J Pediatr Surg Volume: 52 Page(s): 172 - 176
    01/01/2017 Authors: Short HL; Heiss KF; Wulkan ML; Raval MV
  • The Influence of Infectious Complications in Gastroschisis on Costs and Length of Stay.
    Am J Perinatol Volume: 34 Page(s): 62 - 69
    01/01/2017 Authors: Uribe-Leitz M; McCracken CE; Heiss KF; Wulkan ML; Raval MV
  • Association Between Operative Time and Outcomes in Children's Surgery
    Volume: 223 Page(s): E165 - E166
    10/01/2016 Authors: Short HL; Fevrier HB; Heiss KF; Wulkan ML; Raval MV
  • Secondary signs may improve the diagnostic accuracy of equivocal ultrasounds for suspected appendicitis in children.
    J Pediatr Surg Volume: 51 Page(s): 1655 - 1660
    10/01/2016 Authors: Partain KN; Patel A; Travers C; McCracken CE; Loewen J; Braithwaite K; Heiss KF; Raval MV
  • Association of Duration of Symptoms and Secondary Signs in Ultrasound for Pediatric Appendicitis.
    Am Surg Volume: 82 Page(s): e266 - e268
    09/01/2016 Authors: Partain KN; Patel AU; Travers C; McCracken C; Loewen J; Braithwaite K; Heiss KF; Raval MV
  • Association of Duration of Symptoms and Secondary Signs in Ultrasound for Pediatric Appendicitis.
    Am Surg Volume: 82 Page(s): e266 - e268
    09/01/2016 Authors: Partain KN; Patel AU; Travers C; McCracken C; Loewen J; Braithwaite K; Heiss KF; Raval MV
  • Management of Pediatric Trauma.
    Pediatrics Volume: 138
    08/01/2016 Authors: COMMITTEE ON PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY MEDICINE, COUNCIL ON INJURY; VIOLENCE, AND POISON PREVENTION, SECTION ON CRITICAL CARE, SECTION ON ORTHOPAEDICS, SECTION ON SURGERY, SECTION ON TRANSPORT MEDICINE, PEDIATRIC TRAUMA SOCIETY, AND SOCIETY OF TRAUMA NURSES PEDIATRIC COMMITTEE
  • The contribution of practice variation to length of stay for children with perforated appendicitis.
    J Pediatr Surg Volume: 51 Page(s): 1292 - 1297
    08/01/2016 Authors: Gross TS; McCracken C; Heiss KF; Wulkan ML; Raval MV
  • Hepatic and splenic blush on computed tomography in children following blunt abdominal trauma: Is intervention necessary?
    J Trauma Acute Care Surg Volume: 81 Page(s): 266 - 270
    08/01/2016 Authors: Ingram M-CE; Siddharthan RV; Morris AD; Hill SJ; Travers CD; McKracken CE; Heiss KF; Raval MV; Santore MT
  • Return to the System Within 30 Days of Discharge after Pediatric Appendectomy.
    Am Surg Volume: 82 Page(s): 626 - 631
    07/01/2016 Authors: Short HL; Sarda S; Heiss KF; Chern JJ; Raval MV
  • Emergency Department Visits and Readmissions among Children after Gastrostomy Tube Placement.
    J Pediatr Volume: 174 Page(s): 139 - 145.e2
    07/01/2016 Authors: Goldin AB; Heiss KF; Hall M; Rothstein DH; Minneci PC; Blakely ML; Browne M; Raval MV; Shah SS; Rangel SJ
  • The necessity of sociodemographic status adjustment in hospital value rankings for perforated appendicitis inchildren.
    Surgery Volume: 159 Page(s): 1572 - 1582
    06/01/2016 Authors: Tian Y; Sweeney JF; Wulkan ML; Heiss KF; Raval MV
  • Enhancing recovery in pediatric surgery: a review of the literature.
    J Surg Res Volume: 202 Page(s): 165 - 176
    05/01/2016 Authors: Shinnick JK; Short HL; Heiss KF; Santore MT; Blakely ML; Raval MV
  • Outcomes analysis of radioactive iodine and total thyroidectomy for pediatric Graves' disease.
    J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab Volume: 29 Page(s): 319 - 325
    03/01/2016 Authors: Cohen RZ; Felner EI; Heiss KF; Wyly JB; Muir AB
  • The "omega" jejunostomy tube: A preferred alternative for postpyloric feeding access.
    J Pediatr Surg Volume: 51 Page(s): 260 - 263
    02/01/2016 Authors: Schlager A; Arps K; Siddharthan R; Rajdev P; Heiss KF
  • Improving surgeon wellness: The second victim syndrome and quality of care.
    Semin Pediatr Surg Volume: 24 Page(s): 315 - 318
    12/01/2015 Authors: Marmon LM; Heiss K
  • Newborn Screening for Biliary Atresia.
    Pediatrics Volume: 136 Page(s): e1663 - e1669
    12/01/2015 Authors: Wang KS; Section on Surgery; Committee on Fetus and Newborn; Childhood Liver Disease Research Network
  • The Swiss cheese model of adverse event occurrence--Closing the holes.
    Semin Pediatr Surg Volume: 24 Page(s): 278 - 282
    12/01/2015 Authors: Stein JE; Heiss K
  • Preface.
    Semin Pediatr Surg Volume: 24 Page(s): 265 - 266
    12/01/2015 Authors: Heiss K
  • Assessment of variation in care and outcomes for pediatric appendicitis at children's and non-children's hospitals.
    J Pediatr Surg Volume: 50 Page(s): 1885 - 1892
    11/01/2015 Authors: Tian Y; Heiss KF; Wulkan ML; Raval MV
  • Single-Incision Total Proctocolectomy and Ileal Pouch Anal Anastomosis in Pediatric Patients: Lessons Learned.
    J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A Volume: 25 Page(s): 782 - 785
    09/01/2015 Authors: Schlager A; Siddharthan RV; Santore MT; Balci O; Clifton MS; Heiss KF
  • Does timing of neonatal inguinal hernia repair affect outcomes?
    J Pediatr Surg Volume: 50 Page(s): 171 - 176
    01/01/2015 Authors: Sulkowski JP; Cooper JN; Duggan EM; Balci O; Anandalwar SP; Blakely ML; Heiss K; Rangel S; Minneci PC; Deans KJ
  • Early versus delayed surgical correction of malrotation in children with critical congenital heart disease.
    J Pediatr Surg Volume: 50 Page(s): 86 - 91
    01/01/2015 Authors: Sulkowski JP; Cooper JN; Duggan EM; Balci O; Anandalwar S; Blakely ML; Heiss K; Rangel SJ; Minneci PC; Deans KJ
  • Emergency room visits and readmissions after pediatric urologic surgery.
    J Pediatr Urol Volume: 10 Page(s): 712 - 716
    08/01/2014 Authors: Arlen AM; Merriman LS; Heiss KF; Cerwinka WH; Elmore JM; Massad CA; Smith EA; Broecker BH; Scherz HC; Kirsch AJ
  • Heterotaxy syndrome and malrotation: does isomerism influence risk and decision to treat.
    J Pediatr Surg Volume: 49 Page(s): 934 - 937
    06/01/2014 Authors: Hill SJ; Heiss KF; Mittal R; Clabby ML; Durham MM; Ricketts R; Wulkan ML
  • Management of the pediatric patient with choledocholithiasis in an era of advanced minimally invasive techniques.
    J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A Volume: 24 Page(s): 38 - 42
    01/01/2014 Authors: Hill SJ; Wulkan ML; Parker PM; Jones TK; Heiss KF; Clifton MS
  • Risk-adjusted hospital outcomes for children's surgery.
    Pediatrics Volume: 132 Page(s): e677 - e688
    09/01/2013 Authors: Saito JM; Chen LE; Hall BL; Kraemer K; Barnhart DC; Byrd C; Cohen ME; Fei C; Heiss KF; Huffman K
  • American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Pediatric: a beta phase report.
    J Pediatr Surg Volume: 48 Page(s): 74 - 80
    01/01/2013 Authors: Bruny JL; Hall BL; Barnhart DC; Billmire DF; Dias MS; Dillon PW; Fisher C; Heiss KF; Hennrikus WL; Ko CY
  • Assessment and management of inguinal hernia in infants.
    Pediatrics Volume: 130 Page(s): 768 - 773
    10/01/2012 Authors: Wang KS; Committee on Fetus and Newborn, American Academy of Pediatrics; Section on Surgery, American Academy of Pediatrics
  • Pediatric observation units.
    Pediatrics Volume: 130 Page(s): 172 - 179
    07/01/2012 Authors: Conners GP; Melzer SM; Committee on Hospital Care; Committee on Pediatric Emergency Medicine; Betts JM; Chitkara MB; Jewell JA; Lye PS; Mirkinson LJ; Shaw KN
  • Pyloric stenosis in pediatric surgery: an evidence-based review.
    Surg Clin North Am Volume: 92 Page(s): 527 - viii
    06/01/2012 Authors: Pandya S; Heiss K
  • Medical staff appointment and delineation of pediatric privileges in hospitals.
    Pediatrics Volume: 129 Page(s): 784 - 787
    04/01/2012 Authors: Rauch DA; Committee on Hospital Care; Section on Hospital Medicine
  • Patient- and family-centered care and the pediatrician's role.
    Pediatrics Volume: 129 Page(s): 394 - 404
    02/01/2012 Authors: COMMITTEE ON HOSPITAL CARE and INSTITUTE FOR PATIENT- AND FAMILY-CENTERED CARE
  • Use of tissue expanders in the repair of complex abdominal wall defects.
    J Pediatr Surg Volume: 46 Page(s): 372 - 377
    02/01/2011 Authors: Clifton MS; Heiss KF; Keating JJ; Mackay G; Ricketts RR
  • Risk factors for early peritoneal dialysis catheter failure in children.
    J Pediatr Surg Volume: 45 Page(s): 585 - 589
    03/01/2010 Authors: Cribbs RK; Greenbaum LA; Heiss KF
  • Extracorporeal life support for support of children with malignancy and respiratory or cardiac failure: The extracorporeal life support experience.
    Crit Care Med Volume: 37 Page(s): 1308 - 1316
    04/01/2009 Authors: Gow KW; Heiss KF; Wulkan ML; Katzenstein HM; Rosenberg ES; Heard ML; Rycus PT; Fortenberry JD
  • Interobserver variation in the assessment of appendiceal perforation.
    J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A Volume: 19 Suppl 1 Page(s): S15 - S18
    04/01/2009 Authors: Ponsky TA; Hafi M; Heiss K; Dinsmore J; Newman KD; Gilbert J
  • Pseudoangiomatous stromal hyperplasia of the breast in pediatric patients: an underrecognized entity.
    Pediatr Dev Pathol Volume: 12 Page(s): 450 - 454
    01/01/2009 Authors: Shehata BM; Fishman I; Collings MH; Wang J; Poulik JM; Ricketts RR; Parker PM; Heiss K; Bhatia AM; Worcester HD
  • Gastric fundoplication is effective in promoting weight gain in children with severe congenital heart defects.
    J Pediatr Surg Volume: 43 Page(s): 283 - 289
    02/01/2008 Authors: Cribbs RK; Heiss KF; Clabby ML; Wulkan ML
  • Minimally invasive surgery for childhood cancer
    Volume: 15 Page(s): 65 - 65
    02/01/2008 Authors: Cribbs RK; Wulkan ML; Heiss KF; Gow KW
  • Minimally invasive surgery and childhood cancer.
    Surg Oncol Volume: 16 Page(s): 221 - 228
    11/01/2007 Authors: Cribbs RK; Wulkan ML; Heiss KF; Gow KW
  • Left-sided gastroschisis.
    Am Surg Volume: 72 Page(s): 637 - 640
    07/01/2006 Authors: Gow KW; Bhatia A; Saad DF; Wulkan ML; Heiss KF
  • Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for support of children after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization experience.
    J Pediatr Surg Volume: 41 Page(s): 662 - 667
    04/01/2006 Authors: Gow KW; Wulkan ML; Heiss KF; Haight AE; Heard ML; Rycus P; Fortenberry JD
  • Laparoscopic cystogastrostomy for the treatment of pancreatic pseudocysts in children.
    J Pediatr Surg Volume: 40 Page(s): e13 - e17
    11/01/2005 Authors: Saad DF; Gow KW; Cabbabe S; Heiss KF; Wulkan ML
  • Antireflux surgery outcomes in pediatric gastroesophageal reflux disease.
    Am J Gastroenterol Volume: 100 Page(s): 1844 - 1852
    08/01/2005 Authors: Diaz DM; Gibbons TE; Heiss K; Wulkan ML; Ricketts RR; Gold BD
  • Is the use of laparoscopy to determine presence of contralateral patent processus vaginalis justified in children greater than 2 years of age?
    J Pediatr Surg Volume: 39 Page(s): 778 - 781
    05/01/2004 Authors: Bhatia AM; Gow KW; Heiss KF; Barr G; Wulkan ML
  • Anti-reflux surgery outcomes in pediatric gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
    Volume: 126 Page(s): A333 - A333
    04/01/2004 Authors: Diaz DM; Gibbons TE; Heiss K; Wulkan ML; Ricketts RR; Gold BD
  • Victim or player: pediatric surgeons deal with quality improvement and the information age.
    Semin Pediatr Surg Volume: 11 Page(s): 3 - 11
    02/01/2002 Authors: Heiss K
  • Historical changes in the postoperative treatment of appendicitis in children: Impact on medical outcome - Discussion
    JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY Volume: 35 Page(s): 244 - 245
    02/01/2000 Authors: Lelli JL; Heiss KF; Lobe TE; Hodin E
  • Prediction of mortality in neonates with congenital diaphragmatic hernia treated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
    Crit Care Med Volume: 23 Page(s): 1915 - 1919
    11/01/1995 Authors: Heiss KF; Clark RH
  • Selective distal splenorenal shunts for intractable variceal bleeding in pediatric portal hypertension.
    J Pediatr Surg Volume: 30 Page(s): 1115 - 1118
    08/28/1995 Authors: Evans S; Stovroff M; Heiss K; Ricketts R
  • Thoracoscopy in the management of pediatric empyema.
    J Pediatr Surg Volume: 30 Page(s): 1211 - 1215
    08/01/1995 Authors: Stovroff M; Teague G; Heiss KF; Parker P; Ricketts RR
  • Preferential use of venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for congenital diaphragmatic hernia.
    J Pediatr Surg Volume: 30 Page(s): 416 - 419
    03/01/1995 Authors: Heiss KF; Clark RH; Cornish JD; Stovroff M; Ricketts R; Kesser K; Stonecash M
  • Congenital diaphragmatic hernia in 1994: a hard look at the need for 'emergency surgery'.
    Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Volume: 6 Page(s): 221 - 227
    10/01/1994 Authors: Heiss KF
  • Massive ovarian edema in the pediatric patient: a rare solid tumor.
    J Pediatr Surg Volume: 29 Page(s): 1392 - 1394
    10/01/1994 Authors: Heiss KF; Zwiren GT; Winn K
  • Pure esophageal atresia: outlook in the 1990s.
    J Pediatr Surg Volume: 28 Page(s): 1147 - 1150
    09/01/1993 Authors: Ein SH; Shandling B; Heiss K
  • Thrombosis of the portal venous system after splenectomy for pediatric hematologic disease.
    J Pediatr Surg Volume: 28 Page(s): 1109 - 1112
    09/01/1993 Authors: Skarsgard E; Doski J; Jaksic T; Wesson D; Shandling B; Ein S; Babyn P; Heiss K; Hu X
  • Malignant risk in juvenile polyposis coli: increasing documentation in the pediatric age group.
    J Pediatr Surg Volume: 28 Page(s): 1188 - 1193
    09/01/1993 Authors: Heiss KF; Schaffner D; Ricketts RR; Winn K
  • Evaluation of the right atrial venous oxygen saturation as a physiologic monitor in a neonatal model.
    J Pediatr Surg Volume: 28 Page(s): 901 - 905
    07/01/1993 Authors: Hirschl RB; Palmer P; Heiss KF; Hultquist K; Fazzalari F; Bartlett RH
  • Efficacy of venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for neonates with respiratory and circulatory compromise.
    J Pediatr Volume: 122 Page(s): 105 - 109
    01/01/1993 Authors: Cornish JD; Heiss KF; Clark RH; Strieper MJ; Boecler B; Kesser K
  • Oxygen kinetics in experimental sepsis.
    Surgery Volume: 112 Page(s): 37 - 44
    07/01/1992 Authors: Hirschl RB; Heiss KF; Cilley RE; Hultquist KA; Housner J; Bartlett RH
  • Laparoscopy for the impalpable testes: experience with 53 testes.
    J Pediatr Surg Volume: 27 Page(s): 175 - 178
    02/01/1992 Authors: Heiss KF; Shandling B
  • Severe myocardial dysfunction during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
    J Pediatr Surg Volume: 27 Page(s): 48 - 53
    01/01/1992 Authors: Hirschl RB; Heiss KF; Bartlett RH
  • Respiratory failure due to retained esophagus: a complication of esophageal replacement.
    J Pediatr Surg Volume: 26 Page(s): 1359 - 1361
    12/01/1991 Authors: Heiss K; Wesson D; Bohn D; Smith C; Wiseman N
  • Reversal of mortality for congenital diaphragmatic hernia with ECMO.
    Ann Surg Volume: 209 Page(s): 225 - 230
    02/01/1989 Authors: Heiss K; Manning P; Oldham KT; Coran AG; Polley TZ; Wesley JR; Bartlett RH
  • Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: an experimental protocol becomes a clinical service.
    Adv Pediatr Volume: 36 Page(s): 117 - 135
    01/01/1989 Authors: Heiss KF; Bartlett RH
  • Life-threatening intrathoracic complications during treatment with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
    J Pediatr Surg Volume: 23 Page(s): 599 - 604
    07/01/1988 Authors: Zwischenberger JB; Cilley RE; Hirschl RB; Heiss KF; Conti VR; Bartlett RH
  • Measuring infant metabolism: design and testing of a miniature gas exchange monitor.
    J Pediatr Surg Volume: 23 Page(s): 543 - 545
    06/01/1988 Authors: Heiss K; Hirschl R; Cilley R; Wesley J; Hultquist K; Fazzalari F; Bartlett R
  • Evaluation of Duraflo II heparin coating in prolonged extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
    ASAIO Trans Volume: 34 Page(s): 410 - 414
    01/01/1988 Authors: Toomasian JM; Hsu LC; Hirschl RB; Heiss KF; Hultquist KA; Bartlett RH
  • Renal insufficiency and volume overload in neonatal ECMO managed by continuous ultrafiltration.
    ASAIO Trans Volume: 33 Page(s): 557 - 560
    01/01/1987 Authors: Heiss KF; Pettit B; Hirschl RB; Cilley RE; Chapman R; Bartlett RH
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