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Dr. Buduhan's Publications

Peer reviewed papers:

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  1. 2022 J. Kim, R. Balshaw, C. Trevena, S. Banerji, L. Murphy, D. Dawe, L. Tan, S. Srinathan, G. Buduhan, B. Kidane, G. Qing, M. Domaratzki, M. Aliani. Data Driven Identification of Plasma Metabolite Clusters and Metabolites of Interest for Potential Detection of Early Stage Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Cases Versus Cancer-Free Controls. Cancer & Metabolism BMC DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-944686/v1
     

  2. ​2021 A. Giles, A. Almuzayyen, G. Buduhan. Ingested removable partial denture causing esophageal perforation in a patient with autism: Management and prevention. J Prosthet Dent  2021 Aug 15;S0022-3913(21)00403-0. doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2021.06.052
     

  3. 2021 Oesophago-Gastric Anastomotic Audit (OGAA) Collaborative: Writing Committee; Steering Committee; National Leads; Site Leads; Collaborators. Mortality from esophagectomy for esophageal cancer across low, middle, and high-income countries: An international cohort study Eur J Surg Oncol 2021 Jun;47(6):1481-1488. doi: 10.1016/j.ejso.2020.12.006. Epub 2021 Jan 1.
     

  4. 2021 N. Ahmed, B. Kidane, L. Wang, A. McElrea, S. Shariati-Ievari, Z. Nugent, N. Moldovan, G. Qing, L. Tan, G. Buduhan, S. Srinathan, M. Aliani Metabolic Changes in Early-Stage Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients After Surgical Resection. Cancers Accepted June 2021, in press. Manuscript ID: cancers-1229281
     

  5. 2021 R. Liu, A. Wess, B. Kidane, S. Srinathan, L. Tan, G. Buduhan. A Simple "Passive Awareness" Intervention to Decrease the Cost of Thoracoscopic Lobectomy. Updates in Surgery Apr. 3, 2021 Online First DOI: 10.1007/s13304-021-01048-w
     

  6. 2021 A. Giles, Y. Teferi, MD, B. Kidane; B. Bayaraa, L. Tan, G. Buduhan; S. Srinathan. Lung resection without tissue diagnosis: A pragmatic perspective on the indeterminate pulmonary nodule. Clinical Lung Cancer (accepted Feb 19 2021, in press) PMID:33773938 | DOI:10.1016/j.cllc.2021.02.011
     

  7. 2021 Oesophago-Gastric Anastomotic Audit (OGAA) Collaborative: Writing Committee; Steering Committee; National Leads; Site Leads; Collaborators. Anastomotic leak following oesophagectomy: research priorities from an international Delphi consensus study. Br J Surg 2021 Jan 27;108(1):66-73. doi: 10.1093/bjs/znaa034.
     

  8. 2020 N. Ahmed, J. Owen, M. Abdulmassih, J. Khan, Z. Nugent, G. Qing, P. Martineau, S. Rathod, A. Dubey, B. Bashir, A. Chowdhury, G. Buduhan. Outcome of Locally Advanced Esophageal Cancer Patients Treated With Perioperative Chemotherapy and Chemoradiotherapy Followed by Surgery. American Journal of Clinical Oncology: October 23, 2020 - Volume Publish Ahead of Print - Issue -doi: 10.1097/COC.0000000000000773
     

  9. 2020 B.Houston, D Fergusson, J. Falk, E. Krupka, I. Perelman, R. H.Breau, D.I.McIsaac, E. Rimmer, D. S.Houston, A. Garland, R. E.Ariano, A. Tinmouth, R. Balshaw, A.F.Turgeon, E. Jacobsohn, J. Park, G. Buduhan, M. Johnson, R. Zarychanski. Evaluation of Transfusion Practices in Noncardiac Surgeries at High Risk for Red Blood Cell Transfusion: A Retrospective Cohort Study Transfusion Medicine Reviews Available online 28 August 2020 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tmrv.2020.08.001
     

  10. 2019 N. Ahmed, B. Kidane, L. Wang, G. Qing, L. Tan, G. Buduhan, S. Srinathan, Michel Aliani Non-invasive exploration of metabolic profile of lung cancer with Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy and Mass Spectrometry Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications Volume 16, December 2019, 100445
     

  11. 2019 M. Ahmed, G. Buduhan, L. Tan, S. Srinathan, B. Kidane A Creeping Malaise Leading to Calamity: Herpes Esophagitis Perforation Annals Thoracic Surgery https://doi.org/10.1016/j.athoracsur.2019.08.109 ACCEPTED, IN PRESS
     

  12. 2018 S. Kaaki, B. Kidane, S. Srinathan, L. Tan, G. Buduhan Is Tissue Still the Issue? Lobectomy for Suspected Lung Nodules Without Preoperative or Intraoperative Confirmation of Malignancy J Surg Oncol. 2018 Apr;117(5):977-984. doi: 10.1002/jso.25003. Epub 2018 Feb 2
     

  13. 2017 A. Al-Ghamdi, G. Buduhan, L. Tan, S. Srinathan, J. Sulman, G. Darling, B. Kidane Quality of life assessment in esophagectomy patients Ann Transl Med 6(4) 2018 February doi: 10.21037/atm.2017.11.38
     

  14. 2016 D. French, G. Buduhan. Has VATS Become Too Expensive? A Cost Analysis of VATS versus Open Lobectomy in a Canadian Tertiary Care Hospital. J Surg Open Access.2(5) doi http://dx.doi.org/10.16966/2470-0991.134
     

  15. 2015 R. Urquhart, C. Kendell, J. Sargeant , G. Buduhan, D. Rayson, P. Johnson, E. Grunfeld, G. Porter. Surgeon decision-making about referral for adjuvant therapy for persons with non-small-cell lung, breast, or colorectal cancer: a qualitative study CMAJOpen-2015-0030.R1
     

  16. 2012 A. Qureshi, R. Aye, G. Buduhan, A. W. Knight, J. Orlina, A. Farivar, O. J.Wagner, S. McHugh, B. Louie. The Laparoscopic Nissen-Hill Hybrid: Pilot Study of a Combined Anti-Reflux Procedure Surg Endosc. 2013 Jan 10. [Epub ahead of print]
     

  17. 2012 R. Urquhart, C. Kendell, J. Sargeant, G. Buduhan, P. Johnson, D. Rayson, E. Grunfeld, G.A. Porter. How do surgeons decide to refer patients for adjuvant cancer treatment? Protocol for a qualitative study Implement Sci. 2012 Oct 25;7:102.
     

  18. 2012 R.Aye, L. Swanstrom, S. Kapur, G. Buduhan, C. Dunst, A. Knight, J. Malmgren, B. Louie. A randomized multi-institution comparison of the laparoscopic Nissen and Hill repairs. Annals of Thoracic Surgery 2012; 94(3):951-8
     

  19. 2010 G. Buduhan, J. Orlina, B. Louie, E. Vallières, R. Aye. Endoscopic and Manometric Position-Related Characteristics of the Normal Gastroesophageal Junction. Surgical Endoscopy 2010: Sept; 24(9): 2165-9
     

  20. 2009 G. Buduhan, S. Menon, R. Aye, B. Louie, V. Mehta, E. Vallières. Trimodality Therapy for Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma. Annals of Thoracic Surgery 2009: Sept; 88(3):870-6
     

  21. 2009 B. Hunt, B. Louie, R. Aye, G. Buduhan, E. Vallieres. Sarcoidosis As A Benign Cause Of Lymphadenopathy In Cancer Patients. American Journal of Surgery 2009: May; 197(5):629-32
     

  22. 2006 G. Buduhan, L. Tan, K. Kasian, S. Mink. Volume Reduction Surgery Impairs Immediate Postoperative Pulmonary Function in Canine Emphysema. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine 2006: Dec; 174(12): 1310-18
     

  23. 2000 G. Buduhan, D. I. McRitchie. Missed Injuries in Patients with Multiple Trauma. Journal of Trauma: 2000: Oct; 49(4):600-5
     

Books & Chapters:

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  1. 2019 C. Muzyka, N. Biswanger, H. Unruh, P. Hebbard, J. Park, G. Buduhan, A. Altman, J. Saranchuk, G. Musto, C. Vilaflor, I. Ratnayake, K. Decker. Cancer Surgery Quality in Manitoba. CancerCare Manitoba 2019. http://www.cancercare.mb.ca
     

  2. 2018 C. Muzyka, G. Buduhan. Assessment of Cancer Surgery in Manitoba. CancerCare Manitoba 2018 Annual Report. http://www.cancercare.mb.ca
     

  3. 2009 G. Buduhan, R. J. Finley. Thoracoscopic Surgery of the Mediastinum and Esophagus in: L. Swanstrom, N. Soper, (Eds.) Mastery of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery, 3rd Edition © 2009 Lippincott Williams & Williams
     

  4. 2005 G. Buduhan. Thesis – Effect of Lung Volume Reduction Surgery on Lung Mechanics and Maximal Flow in a Canine Model of Upper Lobe Emphysema. Master of Science, University of Manitoba, Faculty of Medicine.
     

  5. 2000 G. Buduhan, S. Minor. (eds.), General Surgery. In Law M, Rotenberg R (eds.): 2000 Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination Review Notes & Lecture Series. Toronto: University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine, 2000.
     

Abstracts:
 

  1. 2022 G. Buduhan, E. Chand, B. Kidane, S. Srinathan, L. Tan, R. Liu. Value Improvement Initiatives in Thoracic Surgery: Impact of Cost Awareness Education and Surgeon-Led Positive Deviance to Reduce Intraoperative Costs of Thoracoscopic Lobectomy. Western Thoracic Surgery Association 48nd Annual Meeting, Koloa, Hawaii June 2022
     

  2. 2021 E. Peters, G. Buduhan , L. Tan , S. Srinathan, B. Kidane Health-Related Quality of Life in Lung Cancer Patients Undergoing Thoracic Surgery Journal of Thoracic Oncology 16(3)suppl:S140-S141 February 2021
     

  3. 2021 N. Ahmed, B.Kidane, L. Wang, N. Moldovan, Z. Nugent, G. Qing, L. Tan, G. Buduhan, S. Srinathan, M. Aliani. P62.04 Metabolic Profile of Urine of Early Stage Non Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients Before and After Surgical Resection Using Mass Spectrometry J Thoracic Oncology 16(3)suppl. S548-S549, March 2021 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtho.2021.01.978
     

  4. 2021 G. Buduhan, E. Chand, B. Kidane, S. Srinathan, L. Tan, R. Liu. Durability of Intraoperative Cost Savings for Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Lobectomy with Cost Awareness Education. Society of Thoracic Surgeons E-Poster presentation January 2021
     

  5. 2020 A. Bruinooge , E. Poole , C. Pascoe , T. Karakach , G. Buduhan , L. Tan , S. Srinathan , A.J. Halayko , B. Kidane . Lung Surgery Induces Inflammatory Changes in Local and Systemic Environments: A Prospective Cohort Study 2020 American Thoracic Society International Conference, American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine 2020;201:A4122 https://doi.org/10.1164/ajrccm-conference.2020.201.1_MeetingAbstracts.A4122
     

  6. 2020 A. Bruinooge , E. Poole , C. Pascoe , T. Karakach , G. Buduhan , L. Tan , S. Srinathan , A.J. Halayko , B. Kidane . Predicting Complications After One-Lung Ventilation: A Prospective Cohort Study 2020 American Thoracic Society International Conference, American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine 2020;201:A4127 https://doi.org/10.1164/ajrccm-conference.2020.201.1_MeetingAbstracts.A4127
     

  7. 2019 R. Liu, A. Wess, B. Kidane, S. Srinathan, L. Tan, G. Buduhan. A Simple "Passive Awareness" Intervention to Decrease the Cost of Thoracoscopic Lobectomy. 27th European Conference on General Thoracic Surgery, Dublin, Ireland on June 10, 2019
     

  8. 2018 S Srinathan, B Kidane, Y Teferi, L Leydier, V Bayaraa, L Tan, G Buduhan The Likelihood Of Cancer in Patients Proceeding to Pulmonary Resection Without Tissue Diagnosis Society of Cardiothoracic Surgery Annual Meeting 2018, Glasgow, Scotland
     

  9. 2016 S. Kaaki, S. Srinathan, L. Tan, G. Buduhan Is Tissue Still the Issue? Lobectomy for Suspected Lung Nodules Without PreOperative or Intraoperative Confirmation of Malignancy Western Thoracic Surgery Association 42nd Annual Meeting, Waikoloa, Hawaii
     

  10. 2015 S. Kaaki, S. Srinathan, L. Tan, G. Buduhan Is Tissue Still the Issue? Lobectomy for Suspected Lung Nodules Without PreOperative or Intraoperative Confirmation of Malignancy Canadian Surgical Forum 2015. Quebec City, Canada.
     

  11. 2013 D. French, D. Bethune, H. Henteleff, M. Johnston, G. Buduhan. Cost Analysis of VATS vs. Open Lobectomy for NSCLC: Results of a Single Institution Study. Abstract ID 1440 15th Annual World Conference on Lung Cancer October 2013, Sydney, Australia
     

  12. 2013 S. Rajaraman, A.Ross, G.Sun, L. Mulroy , H. Hollenhorst, M. Abdolell, G. Buduhan, M. Rajaraman. The Effectiveness of Halifax-Produced 18FDG-PET/CT in the Evaluation of Patients with Solitary Pulmonary Nodule or Suspected Lung Cancer and the Impact on Patient Management. Dalhousie University Medical & Radiation Oncology Resident Research Day April 2013 Halifax Nova Scotia
     

  13. 2012 G. Buduhan. Practice patterns in the treatment of locally advanced resectable esophageal carcinoma: A national survey of Canadian thoracic surgeons. Abstract ID: e14695 2012 ASCO Annual Meeting Proceedings I Chicago Illinois USA
     

  14. 2012 L. Donahoe, G. Buduhan.. Thoracic Surgery Experience in Canadian General Surgery Residency Programs Association for Surgical Education Annual Meeting. San Diego, California USA
     

  15. 2012 R. Aye, L. L. Swanstrom, S. Kapur, G. Buduhan, C. M. Dunst, A. Knight, J. A. Malmgren, B. E. Louie. A Prospective Randomized Multicenter Trial Comparing the Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication and the Laparoscopic Hill Repair for Uncomplicated Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Society of Thoracic Surgeons 48th Annual Meeting. Fort Lauderdale, Florida USA
     

  16. 2011 K. Walker, J. Gruchy, Z. Xu, G. Buduhan Comparative Analysis of Toxicity and Pathologic Response Rates Following Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy and Chemoradiation for Locally Advanced Esophageal Carcinoma 2011 IHRTP Interprofessional Health Research Day, Halifax, Nova Scotia
     

  17. 2011 K. Walker, D. Bethune, H. Henteleff, M. Johnston, G. Buduhan Neoadjuvant Therapy for Esophageal Carcinoma is not Associated with Increased Perioperative Morbidity or Mortality 2011 BHCRI 3rd Annual Cancer Research Conference, Atlantic Canada, Halifax, Nova Scotia
     

  18. 2011 C. Knickle, D. Bethune, H. Henteleff, M. Johnston, G. Buduhan Sublobar Resection Compared To Lobectomy For Early Stage Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Single Institution Study 2011 BHCRI 3rd Annual Cancer Research Conference, Atlantic Canada Halifax, Nova Scotia
     

  19. 2011 D. Manos, Z. Xu, G. Buduhan, M. Johnston Low Dose Screening CT of the Chest: Local Results of the Pan-Canadian Early Detection of Lung Cancer Study 2011 BHCRI 3rd Annual Cancer Research Conference, Atlantic Canada Halifax, Nova Scotia
     

  20. 2011 A. Stueck,, Z. Xu , G Buduhan DIPNECH, tumorlets, and a typical carcinoid: A spectrum of neoplasia in a 48 year old female and review of the literature. 2011 Canadian Association of Pathologists Annual Meeting, Vancouver BC
     

  21. 2009 G. Buduhan, B. Louie, E. Vallieres, R. Aye. Endoscopic & Manometric Characteristics of the Gastroesophageal Valve in Lateral Decubitus & Upright Positions in Clinically Normal Patients SAGES 2009, Phoenix, Arizona
     

  22. 2009 G. Buduhan, S. Menon, R. Aye, B. Louie, V. Mehta, E. Vallières. Induction Chemotherapy, Extrapleural Pneumonectomy and Hemithoracic Radiation Therapy for Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma. Society of Thoracic Surgeons, San Francisco, USA, Jan. 2009
     

  23. 2008 G. Buduhan, B. Louie, E. Vallieres, J. Orlina, R. Aye. The Right Lateral Decubitus Position Is Associated With A Weakened Lower Eosphageal Sphincter - Position Related Physiology Of The Normal Gastroesophageal Junction. International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus, Budapest, Hungary, Sept. 2008
     

  24. 2008 G. Buduhan, B. Louie, J. Orlina, S. Daneil, E. Vallieres, J. Rees, R. Aye. The Nissen Hill “Hybrid” – Pilot Study Of A New Antireflux Repair. International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus, Budapest, Hungary, Sept. 2008
     

  25. 2008 V. K. Mehta, E. Vallieres, J. Ye, K. McCune, G. Buduhan, R. Aye, B. Louie, M. Abboud-Finch, T. Wong. Early Results Of Adjuvant IGRT-IMRT Following Extrapleural Pneumonectomy For Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma. ASTRO-ASCO Multidisciplinary Symposium in Thoracic Oncology, Nov. 2008
     

  26. 2008 B. Hunt, B. Louie, R. Aye, G. Buduhan, E. Vallieres. Sarcoidosis As A Benign Cause Of Lymphadenopathy In Cancer Patients. North Pacific Surgical Association 95th Annual Meeting, Seattle Washington, Nov. 2008
     

  27. 2003 G. Buduhan, A. Abdoh, R. Saadia. Predictors of Wound Infection Following Appendectomy. Canadian Journal of Surgery Vol. 46(suppl.):12, August 2003
     

  28. 2000 G. Buduhan Book Review: Trauma: A Scientific Basis for Care. University Toronto Medical Journal 77(3): 295-296 May 2000.

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