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Niraj Gusani
Title Assistant Professor
Institution College of Medicine
Department Surgery
Division Surgery Oncology
Address 500 University Drive Hershey PA 17033
Telephone 7175315965
Email
Other Positions
Title Assistant Professor
Institution College of Medicine
Department Medicine
Background
PREFERRED TITLE/ROLE:

Physician, Surgical Oncologist, Assistant Professor of Surgery, Medicine, and Public Health Sciences

EDUCATION:

M.S., Public Health Sciences, Penn State College of Medicine (Hershey, PA) (2009)
Fellowship, Surgical Oncology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (Pittsburgh, PA) (2007)
Residency, Surgery, General, University of Chicago Medical Center (Chicago, IL) (2005)
Fellowship, Surgical Oncology Research, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (New York, NY) (2002)
Internship, Surgery, General, University of Chicago Medical Center (Chicago, IL) (2000)
M.D., University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (Philadelphia, PA) (1998)

Publications
1. Hamed O, Kimchi ET, Sehmbey M, Gusani NJ, Kaifi JT, Staveley-O'Carroll K. Impact of genetic targets on cancer therapy: hepatocellular cancer. Adv Exp Med Biol. 2013; 779:67-90.
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2. Hamed OH, Bhayani NH, Ortenzi G, Kaifi JT, Kimchi ET, Staveley-O'Carroll KF, Gusani NJ. Simultaneous colorectal and hepatic procedures for colorectal cancer result in increased morbidity but equivalent mortality compared with colorectal or hepatic procedures alone: outcomes from the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program. HPB (Oxford). 2012 Dec 27.
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3. Kaifi JT, Kibbe MR, Lemaire SA, Staveley-O'Carroll KF, Kao LS, Sosa JA, Kimchi ET, Pawlik TM, Gusani NJ. Scientific impact of Association for Academic Surgery and Society of University Surgeons plenary session abstracts increases in the era of the Academic Surgical Congress from 2006 to 2010. J Surg Res. 2013 Jun 1; 182(1):6-10.
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4. Kaifi JT, Toth JW, Gusani NJ, Kimchi ET, Staveley-O'Carroll KF, Belani CP, Reed MF. Multidisciplinary management of malignant pleural effusion. J Surg Oncol. 2012 Jun 1; 105(7):731-8.
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5. Kuy S, Greenberg CC, Gusani NJ, Dimick JB, Kao LS, Brasel KJ. Health services research resources for surgeons. J Surg Res. 2011 Nov; 171(1):e69-73.
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6. Kaifi JT, Gusani NJ, Jiang Y, Mackley HB, Dye CE, Mathew A, Kimchi ET, Reed MF, Staveley-O'Carroll KF. Multidisciplinary management of early and locally advanced esophageal cancer. J Clin Gastroenterol. 2011 May-Jun; 45(5):391-9.
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7. Deshaies I, Cherenfant J, Gusani NJ, Jiang Y, Harvey HA, Kimchi ET, Kaifi JT, Staveley-O'Carroll KF. Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) recurrence following surgery: review of the clinical utility of imatinib treatment. Ther Clin Risk Manag. 2010; 6:453-8.
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8. Franko J, Ibrahim Z, Gusani NJ, Holtzman MP, Bartlett DL, Zeh HJ. Cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemoperfusion versus systemic chemotherapy alone for colorectal peritoneal carcinomatosis. Cancer. 2010 Aug 15; 116(16):3756-62.
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9. Kaifi JT, Gusani NJ, Deshaies I, Kimchi ET, Reed MF, Mahraj RP, Staveley-O'Carroll KF. Indications and approach to surgical resection of lung metastases. J Surg Oncol. 2010 Aug 1; 102(2):187-95.
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10. Schubart JR, Wise J, Deshaies I, Kimchi ET, Staveley-O'Carroll KF, Gusani NJ. Quality of life assessment in postoperative patients with upper GI malignancies. J Surg Res. 2010 Sep; 163(1):40-6.
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11. Nikfarjam M, Kimchi ET, Gusani NJ, Staveley-O'Carroll KF. Complete surgical resection of giant mucinous hepatic cystadenomas. Am Surg. 2010 May; 76(5):E17-9.
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12. Kimchi ET, Gusani NJ, Kaifi JT. . Greenfield's Surgery: Scientific Principles and Practice. Anatomy and Physiology of the Small Intestine. 2010.
 
13. Gusani NJ, Schubart JR, Wise J, Farace E, Green MJ, Jiang Y, Kimchi ET, Staveley-O'Carroll KF. Cancer survivorship: a new challenge for surgical and medical oncologists. J Gen Intern Med. 2009 Nov; 24 Suppl 2:S456-8.
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14. Kimchi ET, Nikfarjam M, Gusani NJ, Avella DM, Staveley-O'Carroll KF. Combined pancreaticoduodenectomy and extended right hemicolectomy: outcomes and indications. HPB (Oxford). 2009 Nov; 11(7):559-64.
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15. Avella D, Garcia LJ, Gusani NJ, Nikfarjam M, Shereef S, Kimchi ET, Staveley-O'Carroll KF. Human acellular dermal matrix: an innovative tool for diaphragmatic reconstruction in patients with large intra-abdominal tumors. Am J Surg. 2010 Jan; 199(1):e12-6.
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16. Chirumbole M, Gusani N, Howard A, Leonard T, Lewis P, Muscat J. A comparison of stage of presentation for pancreatic and colorectal cancer in Pennsylvania 2000-2005. Anticancer Res. 2009 Aug; 29(8):3427-31.
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17. Nikfarjam M, Kimchi ET, Gusani NJ, Shah SM, Sehmbey M, Shereef S, Staveley-O'Carroll KF. A reduction in delayed gastric emptying by classic pancreaticoduodenectomy with an antecolic gastrojejunal anastomosis and a retrogastric omental patch. J Gastrointest Surg. 2009 Sep; 13(9):1674-82.
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18. Nikfarjam M, Kimchi ET, Gusani NJ, Avella DM, Shereef S, Staveley-O'Carroll KF. Reduction of surgical site infections by use of pulsatile lavage irrigation after prolonged intra-abdominal surgical procedures. Am J Surg. 2009 Sep; 198(3):381-6.
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19. Nikfarjam M, Sehmbey M, Kimchi ET, Gusani NJ, Shereef S, Avella DM, Staveley-O'Carroll KF. Additional organ resection combined with pancreaticoduodenectomy does not increase postoperative morbidity and mortality. J Gastrointest Surg. 2009 May; 13(5):915-21.
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20. Choudry HA, Nikfarjam M, Liang JJ, Kimchi ET, Conter R, Gusani NJ, Staveley-O'Carroll KF. Diagnosis and management of retroperitoneal ancient schwannomas. World J Surg Oncol. 2009; 7:12.
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21. Gusani NJ, Jiang Y, Kimchi ET, Staveley-O'Carroll KF, Cheng H, Ajani JA. New pharmacological developments in the treatment of hepatocellular cancer. Drugs. 2009; 69(18):2533-40.
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22. Gusani NJ, Shah S, Staveley-O’Carroll K, Kimchi E. Operative Techniques in General Surgery. Use of Linear Staplers in Hepatectomy. 2008; 10(4):209-213.
 
23. Nikfarjam M, Shereef S, Kimchi ET, Gusani NJ, Jiang Y, Avella DM, Mahraj RP, Staveley-O'Carroll KF. Survival outcomes of patients with colorectal liver metastases following hepatic resection or ablation in the era of effective chemotherapy. Ann Surg Oncol. 2009 Jul; 16(7):1860-7.
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24. Franko J, Gusani NJ, Holtzman MP, Ahrendt SA, Jones HL, Zeh HJ, Bartlett DL. Multivisceral resection does not affect morbidity and survival after cytoreductive surgery and chemoperfusion for carcinomatosis from colorectal cancer. Ann Surg Oncol. 2008 Nov; 15(11):3065-72.
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25. Nikfarjam M, Gusani NJ, Kimchi ET, Mahraj RP, Staveley-O'Carroll KF. Combined right nephrectomy and pancreaticoduodenectomy. Indications and outcomes. JOP. 2008; 9(4):449-55.
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26. Nikfarjam M, Staveley-O'Carroll KF, Gusani NJ, Kimchi E. Education and Imaging. Hepatobiliary and pancreatic: isolated pancreatic metastases. J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2008 Jul; 23(7 Pt 1):1161.
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27. Nikfarjam M, Kimchi E, Shereef S, Gusani NJ, Jiang Y, Liang J, Sehmbey M, Staveley-O'Carroll KF. Surgical outcomes of patients with gastrointestinal stromal tumors in the era of targeted drug therapy. J Gastrointest Surg. 2008 Nov; 12(11):2023-31.
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28. Gusani NJ, Avella D, Staveley-O’Carroll K, Kimchi E. Thoracoabdominal incision: A Forgotten Tool. 2008; 10(2):107-110.
 
29. Gusani NJ, Marsh JW, Nalesnik MA, Tublin ME, Gamblin TC. Carcinoid of the extra-hepatic bile duct: a case report with long-term follow-up and review of literature. Am Surg. 2008 Jan; 74(1):87-90.
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30. Gusani NJ, Cho SW, Colovos C, Seo S, Franko J, Richard SD, Edwards RP, Brown CK, Holtzman MP, Zeh HJ, Bartlett DL. Aggressive surgical management of peritoneal carcinomatosis with low mortality in a high-volume tertiary cancer center. Ann Surg Oncol. 2008 Mar; 15(3):754-63.
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31. Gusani NJ, Balaa FK, Steel JL, Geller DA, Marsh JW, Zajko AB, Carr BI, Gamblin TC. Treatment of unresectable cholangiocarcinoma with gemcitabine-based transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE): a single-institution experience. J Gastrointest Surg. 2008 Jan; 12(1):129-37.
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32. Derubertis BG, Stiles BM, Bhargava A, Gusani NJ, Hezel M, D'Angelica M, Fong Y. Cytokine-secreting herpes viral mutants effectively treat tumor in a murine metastatic colorectal liver model by oncolytic and T-cell-dependent mechanisms. Cancer Gene Ther. 2007 Jun; 14(6):590-7.
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33. Jarnagin WR, Zager JS, Hezel M, Stanziale SF, Adusumilli PS, Gonen M, Ebright MI, Culliford A, Gusani NJ, Fong Y. Treatment of cholangiocarcinoma with oncolytic herpes simplex virus combined with external beam radiation therapy. Cancer Gene Ther. 2006 Mar; 13(3):326-34.
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34. Delman KA, Zager JS, Bhargava A, Petrowsky H, Malhotra S, Ebright MI, Bennett JJ, Gusani NJ, Kooby DA, Roberts GD, Fong Y. Effect of murine liver cell proliferation on herpes viral behavior: implications for oncolytic viral therapy. Hepatology. 2004 Jun; 39(6):1525-32.
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35. Mayer-Kuckuk P, Doubrovin M, Gusani NJ, Gade T, Balatoni J, Akhurst T, Finn R, Fong Y, Koutcher JA, Larson S, Blasberg R, Tjuvajev JG, Bertino JR, Banerjee D. Imaging of dihydrofolate reductase fusion gene expression in xenografts of human liver metastases of colorectal cancer in living rats. Eur J Nucl Med Mol Imaging. 2003 Sep; 30(9):1281-91.
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36. Stanziale SF, Petrowsky H, Joe JK, Roberts GD, Zager JS, Gusani NJ, Ben-Porat L, Gonen M, Fong Y. Ionizing radiation potentiates the antitumor efficacy of oncolytic herpes simplex virus G207 by upregulating ribonucleotide reductase. Surgery. 2002 Aug; 132(2):353-9.
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37. Zager JS, Gusani NJ, Derubertis BG, Shaw JP, Kaufman JP, DeNoto G. Laparoscopic appendectomy for Crohn's disease of the appendix presenting as acute appendicitis. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 2001 Aug; 11(4):255-8.
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38. Scott CH, Sutton MS, Gusani N, Fayad Z, Kraitchman D, Keane MG, Axel L, Ferrari VA. Effect of dobutamine on regional left ventricular function measured by tagged magnetic resonance imaging in normal subjects. Am J Cardiol. 1999 Feb 1; 83(3):412-7.
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Co-Authors  
Jiang, Yixing
Kaifi, Jussuf
Kimchi, Eric
Reed, Michael
Staveley-O'Carroll, Kevin
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