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Tara P. Menon

Publications

Peer-reviewed Publications

  1. Kancheva M, Aronson L, Pattilachan T, Sautto F, Daines B, Thommes D, Shar A, Razavi M. Bubble-Based Drug Delivery Systems: Next-Generation Diagnosis to Therapy. J Funct Biomater. 2023;14(7):373. PMID: 37504868
  2. Ross SB, Doan A, Sucandy I, Christodoulou M, Pattilachan TM, Crespo KL, Rosemurgy AS. The Implications of Readmission on Cost and Patient Outcomes Following Distal Pancreatectomy and Splenectomy. Am Surg. 2024;90(4):851-857. PMID: 37961894
  3. Rayman S, Ross SB, Pattilachan TM, Christodoulou M, Rosemurgy A, Sucandy I. The robotic-assisted laparoscopic approach to biliary tract resection and reconstruction for benign indications: A single-center experience. World J Surg. 2024;48(1):203-210. PMID: 38686796
  4. Dugan MM, Ross SB, Sucandy I, Slavin M, Pattilachan TM, Christodoulou M, Rosemurgy A. Cost comparison between Medicare and private insurance for robotic transhiatal esophagectomy. J Robot Surg. 2024;18(1):30. PMID: 38231356
  5. Rayman S, Ross S, Sucandy I, Mikhail K, Christodoulou M, Pattilachan T, Rosemurgy A. The effects of smoking history on robotic transhiatal esophagectomy patient outcomes. J Robot Surg. 2024;18(1):76. PMID: 38353887
  6. Shapera E, Ross S, Sucandy I, Touadi M, Pattilachan T, Christodoulou M, Rosemurgy A. The weight of BMI in impacting postoperative and oncologic outcomes in pancreaticoduodenectomy is attenuated by a robotic approach. J Robot Surg. 2024;18(1):77. PMID: 38353858
  7. Rayman S, Ross SB, Sucandy I, Syblis C, Pattilachan TM, Christodoulou M, Rosemurgy A. Weighing the outcomes: the role of BMI in complex robotic esophageal and hepatobiliary operations. Updates Surg. 2024;76(3):1031-1039. PMID: 38460102
  8. Butano V, Ross SB, Sucandy I, Christodoulou M, Pattilachan TM, Neumeier R, Rosemurgy A. Effect of insurance status on perioperative outcomes after robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy: a propensity-score matched analysis. J Robot Surg. 2024;18(1):90. PMID: 38386222
  9. Sucandy I, Ross SB, Adorno Flores J, Syblis C, Pattilachan TM, Christodoulou M, Rosemurgy A. Comparison of IWATE, Institut Mutualiste Montsouris, and Southampton Laparoscopic Liver Resection Difficulty Scoring Systems for Predicting Intra and Postoperative Outcomes in Robotic Hepatectomy. Am Surg. 2024;90(7):1853-1859. PMID: 38520138
  10. Ross S, Sucandy I, Vasanthakumar P, Espeut A, Christodoulou M, Pattilachan TM, Rosemurgy A. Deconstructing the Operative Times of Robotic Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Am Surg. 2024;90(6):1521-1530. PMID: 38563300
  11. Christodoulou M, Pattilachan T, Ross S, Peek G, Sucandy I. Robotic Biliary Resection for Type I Choledochal Cyst With Dual Hepaticojejunostomy. Am Surg. 2024;90(6):1813-1814. PMID: 38565320
  12. Ross SB, Sucandy I, Trotto M, Christodoulou M, Pattilachan TM, Jattan J, Rosemurgy AS. A decade of experience with minimally invasive anti-reflux operations: robot vs. LESS. Surg Endosc. 2024;38(5):2641-2648. PMID: 38503903
  13. Ross SB, Sucandy I, Vasanthakumar P, Christodoulou M, Pattilachan TM, Syblis C, Rosemurgy A. Is the robotic approach the future of distal pancreatectomy with splenectomy? A propensity score matched analysis. J Robot Surg. 2024;18(1):148. PMID: 38564045
  14. Dugan MM, Ross S, Christodoulou M, Pattilachan TM, Flores JA, Rosemurgy A, Sucandy I. Hospital readmissions after robotic hepatectomy for neoplastic disease: Analysis of risk factors, survival, and economical impact. A logistical regression and propensity score matched study. Am J Surg. 2024;234:92-98. PMID: 38519401
  15. Ross SB, Popover J, Sucandy I, Christodoulou M, Pattilachan TM, Rosemurgy AS. The Oncological Stress Test of Neoadjuvant Therapy: A Systematic Review in Outcomes of Neoadjuvant Therapy Compared to Upfront Resection Approach for Borderline Resectable Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma. Am Surg. 2024. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38635295
  16. Sucandy I, Vasanthakumar P, Ross SB, Pattilachan TM, Christodoulou M, App S, Rosemurgy A. Effect of IWATE laparoscopic difficulty score on postoperative outcomes and costs for robotic hepatectomy: Are complex resections more expensive? J Hepatobiliary Pancreat Sci. 2024;31(7):446-454. PMID: 38800881
  17. Shapera E, Ross S, Pattilachan T, Christodoulou M, Sucandy I. Robotic Biliary Stricturoplasty and Roux-en-Y Hepaticojejunostomy After Hepatic Artery Infusion Pump Injury. Ann Surg Oncol. 2024;31(7):4449-4451. PMID: 38632219
  18. Christodoulou M, Pattilachan TM, Ross S, Shapera E, Sucandy I. ASO Author Reflections: Application of Robotic Technique for Treatment of Biliary Sclerosis from Hepatic Artery Infusion Pump Chemotherapy. Ann Surg Oncol. 2024;31(7):4456-4457. PMID: 38689170
  19. Dugan MM, Christodoulou M, Ross SB, Pattilachan T, Rosemurgy A, Sucandy I. Learning curve analysis after 500 robotic hepatectomies. J Gastrointest Surg. 2024;28(7):1039-1044. PMID: 38636723
  20. Ross S, Sucandy I, Vasanthakumar P, Christodoulou M, Pattilachan T, Rosemurgy A. A comparative analysis of robotic versus open pancreaticoduodenectomy in octogenarians. J Robot Surg. 2024;18(1):183. PMID: 38668931
  21. Pattilachan TM, Christodoulou M, Ross S, Sucandy I. ASO Author Reflections: Expanding Minimally Invasive Options for Perihilar Cholangiocarcinoma: The Use of Robotic Platform in Biliovascular Reconstruction. Ann Surg Oncol. 2024;31(7):4462-4463. PMID: 38705939
  22. Pattilachan TM, Kenary PY, Christodoulou M, Ross S, Rosemurgy A, Sucandy I. ASO Author Reflections: Technical Approach to Inferior Vena Cava Resection and Replacement During Liver Resection: The Role of Conventional Open Technique in the Modern Era of Minimally Invasive Hepatobiliary Surgery. Ann Surg Oncol. 2024;31(8):4944-4945. PMID: 38709363
  23. Lippert T, Ross S, Pattilachan T, Christodoulou M, Gratsianskiy D, Rosemurgy A, Sucandy I. Initial clinical outcomes of robotic resection for perihilar cholangiocarcinoma: Is it safe and effective? J Surg Oncol. 2024;130(1):102-108. PMID: 38739865
  24. Gratsianskiy D, Ross SB, Sucandy I, Christodoulou M, Pattilachan T, Harris N, Rosemurgy A. Do pre-operative endoscopic procedures impact the surgical outcomes of robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy? J Robot Surg. 2024;18(1):279. PMID: 38967695
  25. Christodoulou M, Pattilachan TM, Ross SB, Lingamaneni G, Sucandy I. A decade of experience with 530 minimally invasive robotic hepatectomies from a single tertiary hepatobiliary center: analysis of short-term outcomes and oncologic survival. J Gastrointest Surg. 2024;28(8):1273-1282. PMID: 38821208
  26. Pattilachan TM, Christodoulou M, Ross S. Diagnosis to dissection: AI's role in early detection and surgical intervention for gastric cancer. J Robot Surg. 2024;18(1):259. PMID: 38900376
  27. Christodoulou M, Pattilachan TM, Ross SB, Rosemurgy A, Sucandy I. A single institution's experience with robotic resections of biliary tract cancers: an analysis of the short-term outcomes and long-term survival. J Gastrointest Surg. 2024. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38942191
  28. Ross SB, Peek G, Sucandy I, Pattilachan TM, Christodoulou M, Rosemurgy A. A comparative assessment of ACS NSQIP-predicted and actual surgical risk outcomes of robotic transhiatal esophagectomy for esophageal adenocarcinoma resection at a high volume institution. J Robot Surg. 2024;18(1):280. PMID: 38967816
  29. Pattilachan TM, Christodoulou M, Ross SB, Lingamaneni G, Rosemurgy A, Sucandy I. Internal validation of the Tampa Robotic Difficulty Scoring System: real-time assessment of the novel robotic scoring system in predicting clinical outcomes after hepatectomy. Surg Endosc. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1007/s00464-024-11291-y. PMID: 39347959
  30. Jones T, Christodoulou M, Ross S, Pattilachan TM, Rosemurgy A, Sucandy I. Caudate Lobe and Posterosuperior Segment Hepatectomy Using the Robotic Approach. Outcome Analysis of Liver Resection in Difficult Locations. Am J Surg. In print.
  31. Sotoudehbagha P, Cordova Flores A, Hartmann T, Pattilachan TM, Razavi M. Bone-targeted ultrasound-responsive nanobubbles for siRNA delivery to treat osteoporosis in mice. Biomaterials Advances. 2025;166:214078. doi: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2024.214078
  32. Menon T, Zinszer K, Abuzerr S. Detection of Polio Virus in Gaza's Sewage Demands Immediate Action. Front Public Health. 2024;12:1474554. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1474554
  33. Gratsianskiy D, Patel D, Sucandy I, Pattilachan TM, Christodoulou M, Rosemurgy A, Ross SB. An institutional analysis of hospital readmission following a robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy. J Robot Surg. 2024;19(1):20. doi: 10.1007/s11701-024-02186-0
  34. Ross SB, Dugan MM, Sucandy I, Christodoulou M, Pattilachan TM, Saravanan S, Rayman S, Jacoby H, Rosemurgy A. Tampa difficulty score: a scoring system for difficulty of robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy. J Robot Surg. 2024;19(1):27. doi: 10.1007/s11701-024-02189-x
  35. Bansal B, Pattilachan TM, Ross S, Christodoulou M, Sucandy I. Implications of robotic platforms for repeat hepatectomies: a propensity score matched study of clinical outcomes. Updates Surg. 2025. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1007/s13304-025-02117-0
  36. Pattilachan TM, Christodoulou M, Sucandy I. Robotic Extended Right Posterior Sectionectomy for Epithelioid Hemangioendothelioma. J Gastrointest Surg. 2025. Pending online publication.
  37. Syblis C, Christodoulou M, Pattilachan TM, Ross S, Rosemurgy A, Sucandy I. The Role of the AST to Platelet Ratio Index (APRI) Score on Outcomes Following Robotic Minor, Technically Major, & Major Hepatectomy for Liver Tumors. J Robot Surg. 2025. Pending online publication.
  38. Puppalla P, Pattilachan TM, de Toledo Aguiar RS, Argoff C, Pilitsis JG. The Future of Pain Management. Neurol Clin. 2025. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1016/j.ncl.2025.04.007
  39. Menon T. Phase I, Arms Crossed. JAMA. Forthcoming “Poetry in Medicine”.
  40. Christodoulou M, Pattilachan TM, Sucandy I, Thompson J, Ross S. A Decade-Long Prospective Analysis of the Learning Curve After 435 Robotic Pancreaticoduodenectomies From a Single Tertiary Institution. J Robot Surg. 2025. Pending online publication.
  41. Christodoulou M, Pattilachan TM, Ross SB. When and How to Convert During Robotic Pancreaticoduodenectomy. In: Pancreatoduodenectomy for Cancer: Minimally Invasive Approach. Springer; 2025. Book chapter, in press.

Abstracts and Presentations

Regional

  1. Enhancement of Ultrasound Imaging via Ultrasonic Sheared Nanobubbles. Poster Presentation, The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society, Orlando, FL, 2024.
  2. Intersectionality of Cancer Disparities in South Asia. Poster Presentation, Carilion Clinic Research Day, Roanoke, VA, 2025.
  3. Robotic Extended Right Posterior Sectionectomy for Epithelioid Hemangioendothelioma. Poster Presentation, Carilion Clinic Research Day, Roanoke, VA, 2025.
  4. Pain Management in a Patient with Gitelman Syndrome Following Supracervical Abdominal Hysterectomy. Poster Presentation, Carilion Clinic Research Day, Roanoke, VA, 2025.
  5. Management of Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder in a 44-Year-Old Female: Case Presentation and Long-Term Therapeutic Approach. Poster Presentation, Carilion Clinic Research Day, Roanoke, VA, 2025.
  6. Preparing Future Physicians through Health Systems-Based Practice Education: Perspectives on Longitudinal Clinical Engagement at the Bradley Free Clinic. Oral & Poster Presentation, Carilion Clinic Research Day, Roanoke, VA, 2025.
  7. A Participant If You Can Keep Them: Challenges in Recruiting and Retaining Individuals for Alcohol Use Disorder Research. Poster Presentation, CUSM Research Day, Colton, CA, 2025.
  8. Checkpoint Inhibitor–Associated Lichenoid Eruption in a Patient with Endometrial Carcinoma. Poster Presentation, Virginia Dermatology Society, Williamsburg, VA, 2025.
  9. No CD20, No Problem: Treating ALK+ LBCL with DA-EPOCH and Rituximab. Poster Presentation, Virginia ACP 2025, Richmond, VA, 2025.
  10. More Than Meets the Eye: Orbital NET Metastasis Facilitating Orbital Cellulitis. Poster Presentation, Virginia ACP 2025, Richmond, VA, 2025.

National

  1. End-to-End Risk Stratification Model to Predict Progression from Barrett’s Esophagus to Esophageal Adenocarcinoma. Abstract, USCAP, Palm Springs, CA, 2022.
  2. Deep Learning Models in the Classification of Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasms With Visual Explanation Methods to Highlight Areas of Interest for Algorithm Decision Process. Abstract, Digestive Disease Week (DDW), San Diego, CA, 2022.
  3. Imaging-based EGFR mutation subtype classification using EfficientNet. Abstract, AACR Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, 2022.
  4. Optimizing the Formulation of Nanobubble-based Therapeutic Delivery Systems. Poster Presentation, Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES), Seattle, WA, 2023.
  5. A Single Institutional Experience Of Robotic Resections For Perihilar Cholangiocarcinoma. Abstract, Southeastern Surgical Congress (SESC), Clearwater, FL, 2024.
  6. Comparison Of IWATE, Institut Mutualiste Montsouris, And Southampton Laparoscopic Liver Resection Difficulty Scoring Systems For Predicting Intra And Postoperative Metrics In Robotic Hepatectomy. Abstract, SESC, Clearwater, FL, 2024.
  7. Robotic Redo Large Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair With Toupet Fundoplication. Video Abstract, SESC, Clearwater, FL, 2024.
  8. A Decade Experience Of 500 Robotic Hepatectomies From A Single Tertiary Hepatobiliary Center. Abstract, Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (AHPBA), Miami Beach, FL, 2024.
  9. Validation Of Tampa Robotic Scoring System: Real-time Assessment Of Hepatectomy Outcome Predictions. Abstract, AHPBA, Miami Beach, FL, 2024.
  10. Robotic Biliary Resection for Type I Choledochal Cyst with Dual Hepaticojejunostomy. Video Abstract, SAGES Annual Meeting, Cleveland, OH, 2024.
  11. Internal Validation of the Tampa Robotic Difficulty Scoring System: Real-Time Assessment of the Novel Robotic Scoring System in Predicting Financial Costs of Hepatectomy. Abstract & Oral Presentation, DDW, Washington, D.C., 2024.
  12. Analysis of Learning Curve After 426 Robotic Pancreaticoduodenectomies. Abstract, DDW, Washington, D.C., 2024.
  13. Analysis of Learning Curve After 500 Robotic Hepatectomies. Abstract & Oral Presentation, DDW, Washington, D.C., 2024.
  14. Robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) for Obstructing Ampullary Mass. Video Abstract & Oral Presentation, DDW, Washington, D.C., 2024.
  15. Outcome Analysis of Caudate Lobe and Posterosuperior Segment Resection Using Robotic Approach: Comparison of Liver Resections in Difficult Locations. Abstract, DDW, Washington, D.C., 2024.
  16. A Comparative Assessment of ACS NSQIP-Predicted and Actual Surgical Risk Outcomes for Robotic Pancreaticoduodenectomies at a High-Volume Institution. Abstract, SRS Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, 2024.
  17. Internal Validation of the Tampa Robotic Difficulty Scoring System: Real-Time Assessment of the Novel Robotic Scoring System in Predicting Clinical Outcomes After Hepatectomy. Abstract & Oral Presentation, SRS Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, 2024.
  18. Robotic Versus Open Repair of Iatrogenic Bile Duct Injury During Cholecystectomy - A Prospective Follow-up Study Beyond Short-Term Outcomes. Abstract, SLS MISWeek, Lake Buena Vista, FL, 2024.
  19. Is Pancreatic Cancer Sporadic or Part of the Syndrome? Abstract, SLS MISWeek, Lake Buena Vista, FL, 2024.
  20. Today’s Experience with 430 Robotic Pancreaticoduodenectomies from a Single High-Volume Institution. Abstract, SLS MISWeek, Lake Buena Vista, FL, 2024.
  21. A Single Institution’s Experience With Robotic Resections of Biliary Tract Cancers. An Analysis of the Short-Term Outcomes and Long-Term Survival. Abstract, SLS MISWeek, Lake Buena Vista, FL, 2024.
  22. The Role of the AST to Platelet Ratio Index (APRI Score) on Outcomes Following Robotic Major Hepatectomy for Liver Tumors. Abstract, SLS MISWeek, Lake Buena Vista, FL, 2024.
  23. Augmentation AI: Use of a Novel Deep Learning-Based Generative Artificial Intelligence System as a Tool for Breast Augmentation Simulation. Poster Presentation, The Aesthetic Meet, Austin, TX, 2025.
  24. The Importance of Actionable Interventions for Patients with Mental Health Disorders in a Free Clinic Environment. Poster Presentation, Northern California Psychiatric Society, Santa Rosa, CA, 2025.
  25. Ultrasound-Responsive Nanobubble for Gene Delivery and Ultrasound Imaging. Poster Presentation, Society For Biomaterials, Chicago, IL, 2025.
  26. Restoring the Smile: Approaches to Facial Reanimation After Cancer-Related Nerve Injury. Oral Presentation, Oto Chautauqua Colloquium, Buffalo, NY, 2025.
  27. Hoarseness and Beyond: Understanding Vocal Cord Paralysis. Oral Presentation, Oto Chautauqua Colloquium, Buffalo, NY, 2025.
  28. Reducing Oncology Provider Time Toxicity Through a Virtual Care Platform: Operational and Workforce Modeling Outcomes. Abstract & Poster Presentation, ASCO Quality Care Symposium, Chicago, IL, 2025.

International

  1. IEEE Brain Neuroethics Framework – Education. Abstract, Neuroethics 2025, Munich, Germany.
  2. Strengthening Surgical Systems Through National Plans: Lessons from NSOAP Implementation in LMICs. Oral Presentation, InciSioN Global Surgery Symposium (IGSS), St. George’s, Grenada, 2025.
  3. Surgical Desertification Index: A Novel System for Prioritizing Trauma System Investments Globally. Abstract & Poster Presentation, IGSS, St. George’s, Grenada, 2025.