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Office
6431 Fannin St
MSB 4.264
Houston, TX 77030Phone+1 713-500-6280Fax+1 713-500-0651- Is this information wrong?
Education & Training
- University of Massachusetts AmherstMBA, Focus in Medical Management, 2019 - 2022
- University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonFellowship, Surgical Critical Care, 2006 - 2007
- University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonMS, Clinical Research, 2002 - 2006
- University of WashingtonResidency, Surgery, 1996 - 2001
- University of Michigan Medical SchoolClass of 1996
Certifications & Licensure
- TX State Medical License 2003 - 2025
- WA State Medical License 2001 - 2003
- American Board of Surgery Surgery
- American Board of Surgery Surgical Critical Care
- American Board of Medical QualityCertified in Medical Quality (CMQ)
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
Clinical Trials
- Hyperglycemia in Surgical Infections Start of enrollment: 2009 Aug 01
- Prevention of Surgical Site Infections Start of enrollment: 2007 Mar 01
- Trial of the Effect of Timing of Cholecystectomy During Initial Admission for Mild Gallstone Pancreatitis Start of enrollment: 2016 Jun 01
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Empiric Cryoprecipitate Transfusion in Patients with Severe Hemorrhage: Results from the US Experience in the International CRYOSTAT-2 Trial.Van Gent, J., Van Gent, J., Carter W Kaminski, Caroline Praestholm, Evan G Pivalizza, Thomas W Clements, Lillian S Kao, Simon Stanworth, Karim Brohi, Bryan A Cotton, J...> ;Journal of the American College of Surgeons. 2024 Apr 1
- Identifying Age-Specific Risk Factors for Poor Outcomes After Trauma With Machine Learning.Heather R Kregel, Gabrielle E Hatton, John A Harvin, Thaddeus J Puzio, Charles E Wade, Lillian S Kao> ;The Journal of Surgical Research. 2024 Apr 1
- Towards a learning trauma system: Aligning quality improvement and research strategies.Lillian S Kao> ;Injury. 2024 May 1
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Journal Articles
- How Should the SPLASH Trial Inform the Care of Patients with Blunt Splenic Trauma?Michael W Wandling, Lillian S Kao, JAMA Surgery
- Eosinopenia and Adverse Outcomes After Clostridium Difficile InfectionsOf Mice and MenLillian S Kao, Shuyan Wei, JAMA
Press Mentions
- Kao to Lead ACS Board of GovernorsOctober 31st, 2023
- Anti-Delirium Strategy Reduces After-Surgery Confusion in ElderlyMay 24th, 2017
- UTHealth's Lillian Kao Appointed Acute Care Surgery ChiefFebruary 9th, 2017
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Grant Support
- Incorporation of a Health Equity Approach to Hospital Violence Intervention Programs: The Integration of a Community and Hospital Based Initiatives to Reduce Gun Violence in a Large Metropolitan AreaNINR2023–Present
- Studies On Hyperglycemia In Surgical InfectionNational Center For Research Resources2006–2010
Committees
- Chair, American College of Surgeons Board of Governors 2023 - Present
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Past President (2013-2014)
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Hospital Affiliations
- Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical CenterHouston, Texas
- LBJ HospitalHouston, Texas
- University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonHouston, Texas
- Harris Health SystemHouston, Texas
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