Simulation-Based Training in Cardiac Surgery
Feins, Richard H MD; Burkhart, Harold M MD; Conte, John V. MD; Coore, Daniel N PhD; Fann, James I MD; Hicks, George L. Jr. MD; Nesbitt, Jonathan C MD; Ramphal, Paul S. MD; Schiro, Sharon E. PhD; Shen, K. Robert MD; Sridhar, Amaanti, BS; Stewart, Paul W PhD; Walker, Jennifer D MD; Mokadam, Nahush A MD.
Ann. Thoracic Surg. 2017; 103: 312-321.
Invited Commentary for article You're right, You're right. I Know You're right.
Hicks, George L. Jr.
J. of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2017; .
Invited Commentary for article Does Size Matter?
Hicks, George L. Jr. M.D.
JTCVS. 2016; 15: 1803R2.
Invited Commentary for article Does RIFLE Score a Bullseye with AK1 and Post Redo CABG Outcomes?
Hicks, George L. Jr., M.D.
JTCVS. 2016; 15: 1845R1.
Invited Commentary for article Sutureless Versus Stented Valve in Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients with Small Annulus.
Hicks, G.L. Jr.
2016; .
Invited Commentary for article Development and Evaluation of Three-Dimensional Multi-Station Cardiovascular Simulator.
Hicks, George L. Jr.
2016; .
Invited Commentary for article Heart Valve Culture and Sequencing to Identify the Infective Endocarditis Pathogen in Surgically Treated Patients from Shrestha, Nabin K. et al
Hicks, G.
Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2015; 99(1): 33-37.
Invited Commentary for article Preoperative Aspirin Use and its Effect on Adverse Events in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
Hicks, George L., Jr., MD.
Ann. Thorac Surg. 2015; .
Invited Commentary for article Paravalvular Leak After Mitral Valve Replacement; 20-Year Follow-Up.
Hicks, George L. Jr., M.D.
Ann. Thoracic Surg. 2015; .
Invited Commentary for article Intraoperative High-Dose Dexamethasone in Cardiac Surgery and the Risk of Rethoracotomy.
Hicks, George L. Jr., M.D.
Ann. Thoracic Surg. 2015; .
Invited Commentary for article Gamification Fuelish or Foolish?
Hicks, George L. Jr., M.D.
JTCVS. 2015; 15: 993R1.
"Boot Camp" Simulator Training in Open Hilar Dissection in Early Cardiothoracic Surgical Residency
Macfie, Rebekah C.L., BA; Webel, Aaron D., BA; Nesbitt, Jonathan C., MD; Fann, James I., MD; Hicks, George L., MD; Feins, Richard H., MD.
Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2014; 97: 161-166.
First Nationwide Survey of US Integrated 6-Year Cardiothoracic Surgical Residency Program Directors
Lebastchi, Amir H.; Tackett, John J.; Argenziano, Michael; Calhoon, John H.; Gasparri, Mario G.; Halkos, Michael E.; Hicks, George L. Jr; Iannettoni, Mark D.; Ikonomidis, John S.; McCarthy, Patrick M.; Starnes, Sandra L.; Tong, Betty C.; Yuh, David D.
Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2014; 148(2): 408-415.
Thoracic Surgical Resident Education: A Costly Endeavor
Calhoon, J.H.; Baisden, C.; Holler B.; Hicks, G. L.; Bove, E.L.; Wright, C.D.; Merrill, W.H.; Fullerton, D.A.
Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2014; 98(6): 2012-2015.
Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction After Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm Repair
Cheng, A: Thomas, J; Vermilion, RP; Alfieris, GM; Hicks, GL.
J. Card Surg. 2014; 29(3): 317-9.
Invited Commentary for article Hybrid Approach of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Followed by Minimally Invasive Valve Operations.
Hicks, George L. Jr. MD.
Ann. of Thoracic Surgery. 2014; .
Invited Commentary for article Surgical Unroofing of Anomalous Aortic Origin of a Coronary Artery: A Singe Center Experience.
Hicks, George L. Jr., MD.
Ann. Thoracic Surgery. 2014; .
Training Less-Experienced Faculty Improves Reliability of Skills Assessment in Cardiac Surgery
Lou, Xiaoying, BS; Lee, Richard, MD; Feins, Richard H. MD; Enter, Daniel, MD; Hicks, George L. Jr., MD; Verrier, Edward D., MD; Fann, James I., MD.
JTCVS. 2014; .
Teaching Behaviors in the Cardiac Surgery Simulation Environment
Fann, James I.; Sullivan, Maura Ph.D; Skeff, Kelley M.; Stratos, Georgette, Ph.D; Walker, Jennifer D.; Grossi, Eugene A.; Verrier, Edward D.; Hicks, George L. Jr.; Feins, Richard H.
Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2013; 145(1): 45 - 53.
A Comparison of Integrated Six Year Curricula to Traditional Programs: More Thoracic, Similar Cardiac
Ward, S.; Smith, D; Andri, A; Hicks, G; Shemin, R; Calhoon, J; Reed, C; Verrier, E; Fullerton, D; Lee, R.
Ann. Thoracic Surg. 2013; 95: 2051 - 2056.
Comparison of Cardiothoracic Training Curricula: Integrated Six-Year Versus Traditional Programs
Ward, Sarah, BS; Smith, Danielle, MD; Andrei, Adin-Cristian, PhD; Hicks, George, MD; Shemin, Richard, MD; Calhoon, John, MD; Reed, Carolyn, MD; Verrier, Edward, D, MD; Fullerton, David, MD; Lee, Richard, MD, MBA.
Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2013; 95: 2051 - 2056.
The Joint Council on Thoracic Surgery Education Coronary Artery Assessment Tool Has High Interrater Reliability
Lee; Enter; Lou; Feins; Hicks; Gasparri; Takayama; Young; Calhoon; Crawford; Mokakiam; Fann.
Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2013; 95: 2064-2070.
Six-Year Integrated Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency Applicants: Characteristics, Expectations and Concerns
Tchantchaleishvili, Vakhtang; Barrus, Bryan; Knight, Peter A.; Jones, Carolyn E.; Watson, Thomas J.; Hicks, George L.
J. Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2013; 146(4): 753-758.
Invited Commentary for article Increased Aorto-Mitral Curtain Thickness Independently Predicts Mortality in Patients with Radiation-Associated Cardiac Disease Undergoing Cardiac Surgery.
Hicks, George L. Jr., MD.
Ann. Thoracic Surgery. 2013; .
Evaluation of Simulation Training in Cardiothoracic Surgery: The Senior Tour Perspective
Fann, JI; Feins, RH; Hicks, GL Jr.; Nesbitt, JC; Hammon, JW; Crawford, FA Jr and members of the Senior Tour in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2012; 143(2): 264-272.
Approaching a Paradyne Shift: Endoscopic Ablation of Lone Atrial Fibrillation on the Beating Heart - Time for a Regular Trial for an Irregular Rhythm
Hicks, G.
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery (Article in Press July 2012). 2012; .
Multi-Center, Coronary Artery Anatomosis ASsessment: The Joint Council for Thoracic Surgery Education Tool is Reliable Among Raters
Lee, R; Enter, D; Xiaoying, L; Feins, R; Hicks, G; Gasparri, M; Takayama, H; Young, J; Calhoon, J; Crawford, F; Mokadam, N; Fann, J.
Annals of Thoracic Surgery (Submitted August 2012). 2012; .
Elevated Pre-Operative Serum Peptides for Collagen I and III Synthesis Result in Post-Surgical Atrial Fibrillation
Swartz, M; Fink, G; Sarwar, M; Hicks, G; Yu, Y; Hu, R; Lutz, C; Taffet, S; Jalife, J.
J. Amer Col Cardiology. 2012; 60: 1799-1806.
Cardiopulmonary Bypass Simulation at the Boot Camp
Hicks, GL Jr.; Gangemi, J; Angona, RE Jr.; Ramphal, PS; Feins, RH; Fann, JI.
Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (Journal Article. Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't). 2011; 14(1): 284-292.
An Inexpensive Cardiac Bypass Cannulation Simulator: Facing Challenges of Modern Training.
Schiralli, MP; Hicks, GL; Angona RE; Gangemi, JJ.
Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2010; 89(6): 2056-2057.
Simulation in Coronary Artery Anastomosis Early in Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency Training: The Boot Camp Experience;
Fann, James I, MD; Calhoon, John H,MD; Carpenter, Andrea J, PHD; Merrill, Walter H, MD; Brown, John W, MD; Poston, Robert S, MD; Kalani, Maziyar, BS; Murray, Gordon F, MD; Hicks, George L. Jr., MD; Feins, Richard H., MD.
J Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surg. 2009; .
You never know unless you try.
Hicks, GL, Brown JW, Calhoon JH, Merrill WH.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2008; 86: 1063-4.
Update on Indications for Surgery in Aortic Insufficiency.
Hicks, George L.; Massey, H. Todd.
Curr Opin Cardiol. 2007; 2(10): 172-178.
Increased Risk of infection and mortality in Women after Cardiac Surgery Related to Allogenic Blood Transfusion.
Rogers, Mary AM; Blumberg, Neil; Heal, Joanna M; Hicks, George L.
J of Women's Health. 2007; 16(10): 1413-1421.
Leukoreduced transfusions in cardiac surgery: Results of an implementation trial
Blumberg, Neil; Heal, Joanna M; Cowles, Judith W; Hicks, George L; Risher, William H; Samuel, Prem K; Kirkly, Scott A.
Am J Clinical Pathology. 2002; 118(3): 376-81.
Symposium for Dr. James DeWeese
Hicks, George L.
Cardiovascular Surgery. 2002; 10(1): 17-18.
Hemodynamic effects of chest closure in adult patients undergoing cardiac surgery
Adsumelli, Rishimani; Shapiro, Janine; Shah, Pratima; Martella, Arthur; Afifi, Alla; Risher, William; Hicks, George L.
J Cardthoracic Vascular Anesthesia. 2001; 15(5): 589-592.
Aprotinin pretreatment improved hypothermic cardiac preservation involving bradykinin rescptors and protein kinase C
Samuel P; Zhang, Chang; Yoshizumi, M; Snider, J; Risher, W; Berk, B; Hicks, G; Wang, T.
Surg Forum. 1999; 50: 103-105.
Lack of lung hemorrhage in humans after intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography, with ultrasound exposure conditions similar to those causing lung hemorrhage in laboratory animals
Meltzer, RS; Adsumelli, R; Risher, WH; Hicks, GL; Stern, DH; Shah, PM; Wojtczak, JA; Lustik, SJ; Gayeski, TE; Shapiro, JR; Carstensen, EL.
J American Society of Echocardiography. 1998; 11(1): 57-66.
Whats new in cardiac surgery
Hicks, George L.
J American College of Surgeons. 1998; 186(2).
Cardiac surgery and the acute care nurse practitioner--The perfect link. Editorial
Hicks, George L.
J Acute & Critical Care. 1998; 27(5): 283-284.
Oxygenated immersion solution enhances long-term cardiac preservation
Wang, T; Zhang C; Khagi K; Hicks, GL; Risher, WH.
J Mol Cell Cardiol. 1998; .
Obliteration of empyema tract with deepithelialized unipedicle transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap
Serletti, JM; Feins, RH; Carras, AJ; Losee, JE; Johnstone, DW; Herrera, HR; Hicks, GL.
J Th CV Surg. 1996; 112(3): 631-636.
Hemodynamic effects of chest closure in adult patients undergoing cardiac surgery
Adsumelli RSN; Shapiro JR; Shah, PM; Martella, AT; Afifi, AY; Risher, WR; Hicks, GH.
Anesthesiology. 1996; 85(3A).
Transesophageal echocardiographic recognition of an unusual complication of aortic valve endocarditis
Harpaz, David; Shah, Pratima; Hicks, George; Meltzer, Richard.
J of Am Society of Echocardiography. 1994; 7(1): 72-78.
Thoracic surgery of acquired heart disease
Hicks, George L.
Thoracic Surgery Directors Association Core Curriculum. 1994; Unit VII.
Twenty-four hour intermittent perfusion storage of the isolated rat heart. The effect of perfusion intervals on functional preservation
Zhu, Qingyan; Yang, Xiaoping; Claydon, Melinda; Hicks, George L. Jr.; Wang, Tingchung.
J Hrt Lung Transplantation. 1994; 13(5): 882-909.
Deferoxamine given at reperfusion improves function of the cold-stored rat heart
Watanabe, Brian I; Hicks, George L; Wang, Tingchung.
J Surg Research. 1994; 57(1): 164-169.
Comparison of women and men undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting
King, KB; Clark, PC; Hicks, GL, Jr.
Cardiology Board Review (Invited). 1993; .
Coronary artery bypass grafting in women compared to men
King, KB; Clark, PC; Hicks, GL, Jr.
Perfusion Review (Invited). 1993; .
Enhanced functional preservation of cold-stored rat heart by a nucleoside transport inhibitor
Yang, Xiaoping; Zhu, Qingyan, Claydon, Melinda; Hicks, George L; Wang, Tingchung.
Transplantation. 1993; 58: 28-34.
Transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiographic sizing of the aortic annulus to determine prosthesis size
Harpaz, David; Shah, Partina; Bezante, Gianpaolo; Moonseong, Heo; Stewart, Scott; Hicks, George L; Hall, W. Jackson; Meltzer, Richard S.
Am J of Cardiology. 1993; 72(18): 1411-1417.
Homologous blood transfusion as a risk factor for postoperative infection after coronary artery bypass graft surgery
Murphy, Paul; Connery, Cliff; Hicks, George; Blumberg, Neil.
J Thorac Surg. 1992; 104: 4.
Freezing preservation of the mammalian cardiac explant III. Tissue dehydration and cryoprotection by polyethylene glycol
Banker, MC; Layen, JR; Hicks, GL; Wang, T.
J Heart & Lung Transpl. 1992; 11(4): 619-623.
Bypass surgery outcome for women
King, Kathleen B; Clark, Patricia C; Hicks, George L.
Cardiology board review. 1992; 9: 9.
Coronary artery bypass graft surgery in older women and men
King, Kathleen B; Clark, Patricia C; Norsen, Lisa H; Hicks, George L.
American Journal of Critical Care. 1992; 1: 2.
Coronary artery operation in radiation-associated atherosclerosis: Long-term follow-up
Hicks, George L. Jr.
Ann of Thorac Surg. 1992; 53: 670-674.
Freezing preservation of the mammalian cardiac explant. VI. Effect of thawing rate on functional recovery.
Zhu, Q; Layne, JR; Claydon, M; Hicks, GL; Wang, T.
Crybiology. 1992; 29(4): 478-484.
Multi-dose cardioplegia as a strategy for twenty-four hour functional and metabolic preservation of the cardiac explant
Banker, MC; Hicks, GL; Wang T.
Surg Forum. 1992; 43: 246-248.
Retrograde coronary sinus cardioplegia using the magic bubble: Simplified steps to avoid problems.
Hicks, George L.
Ann Thoracic Surg. Letter to the Editor. 1992; 53: 940-5.
Metabolic and functional cardiac impairment after reperfusion with persantine
Banker, Michael; Hicks, George L; Tibi, Pierre; Pearce, Frederick j.
J Surg Research. 1991; 51(2): 154-157.
Long-term hypothermic storage of the cardiac explant--comparison of four solutions
Wang, T; Batty, PR; Hicks, G; DeWeese, JA.
J Cardiovasc Surg. 1991; 32: 21-25.
Freezing-preservation and adult mammalian heart at high subzero temperatures
Wang, T; Connery, CP; Batty, PR; Hicks, GL; DeWeese, JA; Layne, J.
Cryobiol. 1991; 28(2): 171-176.
Preoperative subarchnoid injection of morphine for pain relief in patients underoing open heart surgery: A report of 15 patients
Delgaudio, Walter; Shapiro, Janine R; Hicks, George L; Garneau, Diana E.
J of University of Rochester Medical Center. 1991; 3(1): 8-10.
Correction of the infections of the mediastinum after cardiac surgery
Mathews, Stephen J; Hicks, George L; Nahai, Foad; Seyfer, Allen E.
Contemporary Surgery. 1991; : 61-75.
Evidence that stimulation of adenosine A1 receptors enhances preservation of the cardiac explant during long-term hypothermic storage
Banker, Michael; Hicks, George L; Wang, Tingchung.
Surgical Forum. 1991; XLII: 299-301.
Freezing preservation of the mammalian cardiac explant IV. Functional recorvery after 8-hour freezing
Banker, M; Layne, JR; Hicks, GL; Wang, T.
Curr Surg. 1991; 48: 428-430.
Positive correlation of functional recovery and tissue ATP levels in the hypothermically stored cardiac explant
Connery, Cliff P; Hicks, Geroge L; Wang, Tingchung.
American College of Surgeons, Surgical Forum. 1990; XLI: 282-284.
Argon ion laser photoablation influence of plaque composition.
Tibi, Pierre; Lathan, Susan; Hicks, George L.
Texas Heart Journal. 1987; .
Seventy-six month experience iwith the omniscience cardiac valve
DeWall, Richard A; Schuster, Ben; Hicks, George L., Jr; Pelletier, Conrad; Bonan, Raoul; Martineau, Jean-Paul; Panebianco, Antonio; Yip, Luke.
J of Cardiovasc Surg. 1987; 28(3): 328-332.
Aortic Arch Dissection wityh an abherrent right sublcavian artery: Surgical treatment.
Duff, Steven B; Hicks, Geroge L.
Texas Heart institute Journal. 1986; 13(2).
The impossible intubaiton--what next?
Hicks, George L.
J Cardiovasc Surg. 1986; 27: 737-739.
Verapamil-Potassium Cardioplegia
Hicks, George L.
Tex Ht Inst J. 1986; 13(1): 69-75.
Fibrosing mediastinitis complicating coronary artery surgery--Use of the descending thoracic aorta
Hicks, GL.
Ann Thorac Surg. 1985; 26: 514-515.
Five-year clinical experience with the omniscience cardiac valve
DeWall RA; Hicks, GL; Schuster, B; et al.
Ann Thorac Surg. 1984; 3: 275-280.
Dr. Khuri's first report of intramyocardial pH in man
Hicks, George L.
Medical Instrumentation. 1984; .
Fibrosing mediastinitis causing pulmonary artery and vein obstruction with hemoptysis
Hicks, GL.
New York State J Med. 1983; 83: 242.
Fluorocardon cardioplegia solutions and myocardial protection
Hicks, GL; Arnold, W; DeWall RA;.
Ann Thorac Surg. 1983; 35: 364.
Successful cardiac bypass surgery in the presence of a potent cold agglutinin without plasma exchange
Blumberg N; Hicks, G; Woll J; Nusbacher J; Cox, T; Wilbur, D; McMican A.
Cardiac Transfusion. 1983; 23(4): 364.
Factors influencing thromboembolic complications in omniscience cardiac valve patients
DeWall, R; Pelletier; Bonan R, et al.
European Heart J. 1983; 4(Suppl II): 11.
Subendocardial protection during cardiopulmonary bypass
Hicks, GL; Hill, AA; DeWeese, JA.
Arch Surg. 1979; 114.
Membrane vs. bubble oxygenators
Hicks, GL; Zwart, HH; DeWall RA.
Arch Surg. 1979; 114.
Wiring of abdominal aneurysms
Hicks, GL; Rob, CG.
AJS. 1976; 131(6): 664-667.
Monitoring of mid-myocardial and subendocardial pH in normal and ischemic ventricles.
Hicks, GL; Hills, A; DeWeese JA.
J Thorac and Cardiovasc Surg. 1976; 72: 52-56.
Myocardial preservation with glucose-insulin-potassium and steroids during anoxic arrest.
Hicks, GL; Hills, A; DeWeese, JA.
Surg Forum. 1976; .
Biassociation of superior vena caval obstruction and spinal cord compression.
Rubin, P; Hicks, G.
New York State Journal of Medicine. 1973; .
Positive correlation of functional recovery and tissue "ATP levels in the hypothermically-stored cardiac explant
Connery CP; Hicks, GL; DeWeese, JA; Wang, T.
Surgical Forum. XLI: 282-284.
Training Less-Experienced Faculty Improves Reliability of Skills Assessment in Cardiac Surgery
Lou, Xiaoying BS; Lee, Richard, MD; Feins, Richard H., MD; Enter, Daniel, MD; Hicks, George L., Jr, MD; Verrier, Edward D, MD; Fann, James I., MD.
Accepted to JTCVS 2014. .