LawrenceMingWeiMD

PubMed

• Atrial Fibrillation Management During Surgical vs Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
  J Hunter Mehaffey, J W Awori Hayanga, Mohammad Kawsara, Vikrant Jagadeesan, Dhaval Chauhan, Christopher E Mascio, Lawrence Wei, J Scott Rankin, Ramesh Daggubati, Vinay...> ;The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2024 Apr 1
• Outcomes following initial multicenter experience with robotic aortic valve replacement: Defining a path forward.
  Vinay Badhwar, Daniel Pereda, Feras H Khaliel, Robinson Poffo, Ali Darehzereshki, J Hunter Mehaffey, Tristan D Yan, Serguei Melnitchouk, Arnar Geirsson, Arman Arghami,...> ;The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2024 Apr 1
• Concomitant Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation in Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
  Mehaffey, J., Hayanga, J., Wei, L., Chauhan, D., Mascio, C., Rankin, J., Badhwar, V.> ;The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2023 Dec 13
• Feasibility and safety of robotic aortic root enlargement in conjunction with robotic aortic valve replacement.
  Mehaffey, J., Darehzereshki, A., Wei, L., Comas, G., Badhwar, V.> ;JTCVS Techniques. 2023 Dec 1
• Limited tissue management in complex mitral valve repair: Patch augmentation.
  Darehzereshki, A., Wei, L., Badhwar, V.> ;JTCVS Techniques. 2023 Dec 1
• Robotic-assisted repair of aortic valve leaflet prolapse by cusp plication and annuloplasty.
  Lawrence M Wei, Ali Darehzereshki, George M Comas, J Hunter Mehaffey, J Scott Rankin, Vinay Badhwar> ;JTCVS Techniques. 2023 Oct 1
• Use of aortic wall patches as leaflet replacement material during aortic valve repair.
  John L Myers, J Brian Clark, Timothy W James, Emily Downs, Saad M Hasan, Robert S Binford, Jeffrey D McNeil, Victor M Rodriquez, Christopher E Mascio, Lawrence M Wei, ...> ;JTCVS Techniques. 2023 Jun 1
• Surgical ablation of atrial fibrillation is associated with improved survival compared with appendage obliteration alone: An analysis of 100,000 Medicare beneficiaries.
  J Hunter Mehaffey, J W Awori Hayanga, Lawrence Wei, Christopher Mascio, J Scott Rankin, Vinay Badhwar> ;The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2023 May 7
• Triple Threat: Significant Concomitant Aortic Stenosis, Mitral Stenosis, and Systolic Anterior Motion of the Mitral Valve Causing Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstru...
  Katelyn Glines, J W Awori Hayanga, Mohamad El Churafa, Lawrence Wei, Heather K Hayanga, Gibson, C.> ;Case Reports in Anesthesiology. 2023 Jan 1
• 3 citations
  Autologous repair of "very asymmetric" bicuspid aortic valves using geometric ring annuloplasty.
  Marek A Deja, Radoslaw Gocol, J Scott Rankin, Lawrence M Wei, Vinay Badhwar, Marek J Jasinski> ;JTCVS Techniques. 2022 Dec 1
• 1 citations
  Robotic mitral repair: maintaining quality at all levels of complexity.
  Ali Darehzereshki, J Hunter Mehaffey, Lawrence M Wei, Vinay Badhwar> ;Annals of Cardiothoracic Surgery. 2022 Nov 1
• The Patient, Only and Always.
  Lawrence M Wei, Vinay Badhwar> ;The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2022 Nov 1
• 3 citations
  Evolution of techniques for repair of intermediate-type bicuspid aortic valves.
  Marc W Gerdisch, Erle H Austin, S Russell Vester, George T Stavridis, Arun Singhal, Alberto Weber, Marek A Deja, Lawrence M Wei, Vinay Badhwar, J Scott Rankin> ;JTCVS Techniques. 2022 Oct 1
• To Treat or Not to Treat? The Real Question on Anticoagulation After Mitral Repair Remains Unanswered.
  George M Comas, Lawrence M Wei, Vinay Badhwar> ;The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2023 Apr 1
• Robotic-assisted double valve surgery.
  George M Comas, Lawrence M Wei, Vinay Badhwar> ;Annals of Cardiothoracic Surgery. 2022 Sep 1
• 2 citations
  3D Transesophageal Echocardiography for Guiding Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Without Prior Cardiac Computed Tomography in Patients With Renal Dysfunction.
  David Hana, Tyler Miller, Paulina Skaff, Karthik Seetharam, Samian Suleiman, Bryan Raybuck, Akram Kawsara, Lawrence Wei, Harold Roberts, Christopher Cook, Vinay Badhwa...> ;Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine. 2022 Aug 1
• 2 citations
  Aortic valve repair for isolated right coronary leaflet prolapse.
  Arnar Geirsson, Clarence H Owen, Robert S Binford, Rochus K Voeller, Christopher R Burke, Jeffrey D McNeil, Lawrence M Wei, Vinay Badhwar, J Scott Rankin> ;JTCVS Techniques. 2022 Jun 1
• 3 citations
  Robotic-assisted cryothermic Cox maze for persistent atrial fibrillation: Longitudinal follow-up.
  Ayman Almousa, J Hunter Mehaffey, Lawrence M Wei, Amy Simsa, J W Awori Hayanga, Chris Cook, J Scott Rankin, Vinay Badhwar> ;The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2023 May 1
• 1 citations
  Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery After Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair.
  Alejandro Pizano, Ramon Riojas, Gorav Ailawadi, Robert L Smith, Timothy George, Marc W Gerdisch, Marco Di Eusanio, Mario Castillo-Sang, Basel Ramlawi, Evelio Rodriguez...> ;Innovations. 2022 Feb 28
• 1 citations
  Contemporary left atrial appendage management during adult cardiac surgery.
  Vinay Badhwar, J Scott Rankin, Richard Lee, Patrick M McCarthy, Lawrence M Wei> ;The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2023 Apr 1
• Commentary: Leading from the back.
  Lawrence M Wei> ;JTCVS Techniques. 2022 Feb 1
• 1 citations
  Case report: Surgical resection of a retro-hepatic leiomyosarcoma involving atrial reconstruction, cardiopulmonary bypass,tumor resection, and liver re-implantation.
  Neel K Sharma, Uchenna Okakpu, Jeevan Murthy, Lawrence M Wei, Roberto Lopez-Solis, Carl Schmidt, Vinay Badhwar, J Wallis Marsh> ;Frontiers in Surgery. 2022 Jan 1
• 3 citations
  Sex-Based Outcomes of Surgical Myectomy for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: An Analysis t from The National Readmission Database
  Mohammed Osman, Moinuddin Syed, Khansa Osman, Brijesh Patel, Akram Kawsara, Babikir Kheiri, Sudarshan Balla, Ahmad Masri, Lawrence Wei, Christopher Bianco> ;The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2021 Nov 25
• 6 citations
  Contemporary robotic cardiac surgical training.
  Vinay Badhwar, Lawrence M. Wei, Arnar Geirsson, Joseph A. Dearani, Eugene A. Grossi, T. Sloane Guy, Husam H. Balkhy, A. Marc Gillnov, Francis P. Sutter, Serguei Melnit...> ;The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2021 Nov 10
• Commentary: No strain, no gain.
  Lawrence M. Wei> ;The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2021 Oct 22
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Journal Articles

• Robotic mitral repair with sliding leaflet valvuloplasty and remodelling partial annuloplasty  
  Wei L, Badhwar V, Murashita T, Raffa G, Multimed Man Cardiothorac Surg, 1/1/2016
• Effect of Aortic Clamping Strategy on Postoperative Stroke in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Operations  
  Chu D, Schaheen L, Morell VO, Gleason TG, Cook CC, Wei LM, Badhwar V, JAMA Surg, 1/1/2015
• Extubating in the Operating Room Following Adult Cardiac Surgery Safely Improves Outcomes and Lowers Costs  
  Badhwar V, Esper V, Chu D, Mallios D, Wei L, Hardison R, Brooks M, Mulukutla S, Subramaniam K, Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 1/1/2014
• Safety and Efficacy of Multidisciplinary Revascularization Heart Team Implementation for Patients with Complex Coronary Artery Disease  
  Chu DC, Anastacio MM, Mulukutla SR, Lee JS, Smith AJC, Marroquin OC, Sanchez CE, Morell VO, Cook CC, Lico S, Wei LM, and Badhwar V, JAMA Surg, 1/1/2014
• Long- term Patient and Allograft Outcomes of Renal Transplant Recipients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery  
  Rocha RV, Zaldonis D, Badhwar V, Wei LM, Bhama JK, Shapiro R, Bermudez CA, Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery, 1/1/2014
• Repair of Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis with Anterior Leaflet Augmentation, Bi-Commissural Release and Oversized Annuloplasty: A Durable and Simplified Approach  
  Chan PG, Hayanga AJ, Wei LM, and Badhwar V, Multimed Man Cardiothorac Surg, 1/1/2014
• Chordal Transfer for Repair of Anterior Leaflet Flail: A Reproducible Option  
  Schaheen, LW, Hayanga AJ, Wei LM, and Badhwar V, Multimed Man Cardiothorac Surg, 1/1/2014
• Video-Assisted Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery: Reproducibly Transitioning from Sternotomy to Mini Thoracotomy  
  Badhwar V, Anastacio MM, Wei LM, Multimed Man Cardiothorac Surg, 1/1/2014
• Practical Implementation of the Coronary Revascularization Heart Team  
  Sanchez CE, Badhwar V, Dota A, Schindler J, Chu D, Smith AJ, Lee JS, Khandhar S, Toma C, Marroquin OC, Schmidhofer M, Bhama J, Wei LM, Scolieri S, Esper S, Lee A..., Circulation, 1/1/2013
• Surgical Outcomes After Cardiac Surgery in Liver Transplant Recipients  
  Ota T, Rocha R, Wei LM, Toyoda Y, Gleason TG, Bermudez C, Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery, 1/1/2013
• Video-assisted minimally invasive mitral valve surgery: transitioning from sternotomy to mini- thoracotomy  
  Badhwar V, Anastacio MM, Wei LM, Multimed Man Cardiothorac Surg, 1/1/2013
• Midterm Outcomes of Off-pump and On0pump Coronary Artery Revascularization in Renal Transplant Recipients  
  Shayan H, Rocha R, Wei LM, Gleason T, Zaldonis D, Pellegrini R, Toyoda Y, Shapiro R, Ahmad F, Bermudez C, Journal of Cardiac Surgery, 1/1/2011
• Midterm Surgical Outcomes of Non- complicated Active Native Multivalve Endocarditis: Single-Center Experience  
  Ota T, Gleason TG, Salizzoni S, Wei LM, Toyoda Y, Bermudez C, Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 1/1/2011
• Comparison of Inflammatory Response During On-Pump and Off- Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery  
  Rimmele� T., Venkataraman R, Madden NJ, Elder MM, Wei LM, Pellegrini RV, Kellum JA, International Journal of Artificial Organs, 1/1/2010
• Left Ventricular Outflow Tract to Right Atrial Fistula After Aortic Valve Replacement  
  Subramaniam K, Wei, LM, Journal of Cardiothoracic Vascular Anesthesia, 1/1/2009
• Intracardiac Mitgration of Retrievable Vena Cava filter  
  Gelzinis, T, Subramaniam K, Katz, WE, Wei LM, Journal of Cardiothoracic Vascular Anesthesia, 1/1/2009
• To Pump Or Not To Pump?  
  Shatzer MB, George EL, Wei, L, Critical Care Nursing Quarterly, 1/1/2007
• Abciximab and Excessive Bleeding In Patients Undergoing Emergency Cardiac Operations  
  Gammie J, Zenati M, Kormos R, Hattler B, Wei LM, Pellegrini R, Griffith B, Dyke C, Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 1/1/1998
• Aortic Root Replacement for Ascending Aortic Aneurysms  
  Maley, R., Pellegrini, R.V., DiMarco, R.F., Woelfel, G.F., Wei LM, Marrangoni, A.G., The Journal of The Pennsylvania Association for Thoracic Surgery, 1/1/1998
• Reoperative Mitral Valve Surgery: Risks and Outcomes  
  Pigula F, Woelfel G, Bekoe S, Grant K, Sortino A, Darrell J, Wei LM, Davliakos G, DiMarco R,, The Journal of The Pennsylvania Association for Thoracic Surgery, 1/1/1996
• Normothermic Retrograde Continuous Cardioplegia for Myocardial Protection during Cardiopulmonary Bypass A Modified Technique  
  Massie MT, Darrell J, DiMarco RF, Marrangoni AG, Wei LM, Miller S, Woelfel G, Pellegrini RV, Texas Heart Institute Journal, 1/1/1993
• Dynamics of Bronchoalveolar Lavage in the Canine Lung Transplant  
  Herlan D, Kormos R, Zeevi A, Paradis I, Wei LM, Naleznik M, Hardesty R, Griffith B, Transplantation Proceedings, 1/1/1988
• Hemodynamic and Functional Considerations of the Jarvik Total Artificial Heart (TAH)  
  Herlan DB, Kormos RL, Wei LM, Borovetz HS, Hardesty RL, Griffith BP, ASAIO, 1/1/1987
• Use of the Total Artificial Heart as an Interim Device: Initial Experience in Pittsburgh with Four Patients  
  Griffith BP, Kormos RL, Wei LM, Borovetz HS, Trento A, Hardesty RL, Journal of Heart Transplantation, 1/1/1986
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Abstracts/Posters

• Impact of Comprehensive STS Quality Improvement on Outcomes and Failure to Rescue
  Chu D, Chan P, Wei L, Cook C, Gleason T, Morell V, and Badhwar V, 51st Annual Meeting of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, San Diego, CA, 1/1/2015
• Extubating in the Operating Room Following Adult Cardiac Surgery Safety Improves Outcomes and Lowers Costs
  Badhwar V, Esper V, Chu D, Mallios D, Wei L, Hardison R, Brooks M, Abigail Hardt, Mulukutla S, Subramaniam K., 94th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery, Toronto, Ontario, 1/1/2014
• Is Mitral Regurgitation a Reasonable Target for Therapy in Recalcitrant Heart Failure Populations?
  Emeril L, Cavalcante J, Chu D, Smith AJC, Ramani R, Teuteberg J, Mulukutla S, Lee JS, Wei LM, Badhwar V, 7th International Florida Valve Meeting in Collaboration with the American Association of Thoracic Surgery, Miami, FL, 1/1/2014
• Aortic Root Replacement for Ascending Aortic Aneurysms
  Maley R, Pellegrini RV, DiMarco RF, Woelfel GF, Wei LM, Marrangoni AG, The Pennsylvania Association for Thoracic Surgery Annual Meeting, Penn State Conference Center Hotel, State College, PA, 1/1/1998
• Aortic Root Replacement for Ascending Aortic Aneurysms. University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and Mercy Heart Institute, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  Maley R, Pellegrini RV, DiMarco RF, Woelfel GF, Wei LM, Marrangoni A, The Pennsylvania Association for Thoracic Surgery Annual Meeting, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, 1/1/1997
• Aortic Root Replacement for Ascending Aortic Aneurysms
  Maley R, Pellegrini RV, DiMarco RF, Woelfel GF, Wei LM, Marrangoni A, The Pennsylvania Association for Thoracic Surgery Annual Meeting, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, 1/1/1997
• Reoperative Mitral Valve Surgery: Risks and Outcomes
  Pigula FA, Woelfel GF, Bekoe, S, Grant KJ, Sortino A, Darrell JC, Wei LM, Davliakos GP, DiMarco RF, Pellegrini RV, The Pennsylvania Association for Thoracic Surgery 34th Annual Meeting, Nemacolin Woodlands, Farmington, PA, 1/1/1996
• Redo Mitral Valve Surgery Indications, Techniques, and Outcomes
  Woelfel GF, DiMarco RF, Bekoe S, Darrell JC, Grant KJ, Sortino A, Wei LM, Davliakos GP, Pellegrini RV, The Pennsylvania Association for Thoracic Surgery Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, 1/1/1995
• Bovine Thrombin- Induced Inhibitor of Factor V and Increased Risk of Bleeding in the Cardiac Surgical Patient
  Woelfel GF, Pellegrini RV, DiMarco RF, Bekoe S, Grant KJ, Darrell JC, Sortino A, Wei LM, Pennsylvania Association for Thoracic Surgery Annual Meeting, Longboat Key, FL, 1/1/1994
• Accelerated Recovery Following Cardiac Operations
  Wei LM, Miller S, Boretsky RH, DiMarco RF, Pellegrini RV, Marrangoni AG, The Mercy Hospital, Pennsylvania Association for Thoracic Surgery Annual Meeting, Longboat Key, FL, 1/1/1994
• Clinical Experience with the St. Jude Hemodynamic Plus (HP) Valve. A Preliminary Report
  DiMarco RD, Pellegrini RV, Bekoe S, Grant KJ, Woelfel GF, Darrell JC, Sortino A, Wei LM, Pennsylvania Association for Thoracic Surgery Annual Meeting, Hershey, PA, 1/1/1993
• Continuous Retrograde Infusion of Warm Blood Cardioplegia for Myocardial Protection during Open Heart Surgery
  Massie MT, Pellegrini RV, DiMarco RF, Darrell JC, Woelfel GF, Wei LM, Pennsylvania Association for Thoracic Surgery Annual Meeting; Mercy Poster Day, Nemacolin Woodlands, Farmington, PA, 1992; Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, 1993, 1/1/1993
• Coronary Bypass Surgery in Octogenarians
  DiMarco RF, Pellegrini RV, Felix M, Bekoe S, Grant KJ, Woelfel GF, Darrell JC,, Pennsylvania Association for Thoracic Surgery Annual Meeting, Nemacolin Woodlands, Farmington, PA, 1992; Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, 1993, 1/1/1992
• Management of Perforations of the Esophagus
  Bekoe S, Pellegrini RV, DiMarco RF, Grant KJ, Woelfel GF, Darrell JC, Sortino A, Wei LM, West African College of Surgeons, 32nd Annual Meeting, Banjul, Gambia, 1/1/1992
• Advanced Mechanical Support Combining ECMO and Biventricular Assist as a Bridge to Transplantation
  Wei LM, Guadagnoli M, Kormos RL, Gasior T, Armitage JM, Hardesty RL, Griffith BP, Society of Thoracic Surgeons Annual Meeting,, Baltimore, MD, 1/1/1989
• The Use of Skeletal Muscle Allografts to Predict Cardiac Allograft Rejection
  Wei LM, Kormos RL, Cherup LL, Jones NF, Zerbe TL, Griffith BP, Journal of Heart Transplantation; International Society for Heart Transplantation Seventh Annual Scientific Session, New Orleans, LA, 1/1/1987
• Experience with the Total Artificial Heart as an Interim Device Prior to Cardiac Transplantation
  Wei LM, Griffith BP, Kormos RL, Borovetz HS, Hardesty RL, Trento A, Bahnson, Circulation; American Heart Association 59th Scientific Sessions, Dallas, TX, 1/1/1986
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Lectures

• OPCAB, MIDCAB, and TECAB 
  1/1/2017
• Careers In Cardiothoracic Surgery 
  Morgantown, WV - 1/1/2017
• Cardiac Anatomy 
  Morgantown, WV - 1/1/2016
• Mediastinum/Heart Anatomy 
  Pittsburgh, PA, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015 - 1/1/2015
• CT Surgery Patient Care Simulation Education Course for Residents 
  WISER Center, 230 McKee Place, Pittsburgh, PA - 1/1/2015
• STS University MV Repair Course 
  Orlando, FL - 1/1/2014
• Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy 
  UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, PA, 2011, 2013 - 1/1/2013
• Pathophysiology of the Mitral Valve 
  UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA - 1/1/2011
• UPMC Wrong-Site Surgery Prevention Workshop 2 
  Herberman Conference Center, Pittsburgh, PA - 1/1/2011
• Evolving Concepts in Mitral Valvular Reconstruction 
  Double Tree Hotel, Monroeville, PA - 1/1/2011
• Mitral Valve Disease 
  UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA - 1/1/2010
• Technical Considerations of AVR, Prosthesis Choice 
  UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA - 1/1/2010
• Surgical Treatment of HCM 
  Sheraton Hotel Station Square, Pittsburgh, PA - 1/1/2010
• Atrial Septal Defects & Patent Foramen Ovales: When to Close and Whom To Call 
  Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, Farmington, PA - 1/1/2010
• Expert Case Discussion: When To Worry About a PFO and Debate: Is CABG Really Endangered? Is It Still the Right Choice for Multivessel CAD? 
  Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, Farmington, PA - 1/1/2009
• Operative Techniques in Mitral Valve Repair/Replacement 
  UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA - 1/1/2008
• Mitral Valve Repair: Indications, Techniques, and Outcomes 
  Beaver, PA - 1/1/2008
• Current Surgical Management of Mitral Valve Disease 
  Hamot Medical Center, Erie, PA - 1/1/2008
• Debate: Atrial Fibrillation Ablation vs. Surgery 
  Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, Farmington, PA - 1/1/2008
• Surgical Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation 
  UPMC Passavant Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA - 1/1/2007
• Off Pump Coronary Bypass Surgery 
  UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA - 1/1/2005
• Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine IV: Robotic Cardiac Surgery 
  Westin Hotel & Convention Center, Pittsburgh, PA - 1/1/2005
• Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair 
  Westin Hotel & Convention Center, Pittsburgh, PA - 1/1/2005
• Coronary Surgery: On or Off the Pump? 
  Westin Hotel & Convention Center, Pittsburgh, PA - 1/1/2004
• Minimally Invasive Cardiac Valve Surgery 
  Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh International Airport, Pittsburgh, PA - 1/1/2003
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