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Noel N. Williams, MB, BCh, MCh, FRCSI, FRCS(Gen)
Gastrointestinal Surgery

Publications

Research Publications, peer reviewed:
Williams NN, Nolan A, Otridge B, Bouchier-Hayes D. Reorganisation of blood trans-fusion policies in elective surgery. Ir Med J 78:213-217, 1985.

Williams NN, Flanagan AM, Lynch G, Bouchier-Hayes D. Neurovascular traction injuries to the upper limb: management and prognosis. Ir Med J 79:320-323, 1986.

Torosian M, Williams NN, Nguyen H. Effect of nutrition on tumour growth and cell cycle kinetics. JPEN 13:75-81, 1989.

Williams NN, Broe PJ, Burke P, Meagher EA, O'Donoghue C, Otridge B, Bouchier-Hayes D. Heparin kinetics in vascular surgery. Eur J Vasc Surg 3(6):493-496, Dec. 1989.

Sigal RK, Leiberman M, Reynolds JV, Williams NN, Zeigler M, Daly JM. Tumor immunization: Improved results after vaccine modification with recombinant gamma-interferon. Arch Surg 125(3):308-312, Mar. 1990.

Rodeck U, Williams NN, Herlyn M. Disruption of autocrine growth stimulation of carcino-ma cells by monoclonal anti-EGF-receptor antibody 425. J Cell Biochem 44:69-80, 1990.

Singletary S, Williams NN, Larry C, Tucker S, Spitzer G, Herlyn M. Transforming-growth factor alpha secretion by epidermal growth factor-dependent but not by epidermal growth factor-independent human tumour cell lines. Anticancer Res 10(6):1501-1505, Nov./Dec. 1990.

Lieberman M, Sigal RK, Williams NN, Daly JM. Natural killer cell stimulating factor (NK-SF) augments NK cell and antibody-dependent tumoricidal response in vitro against colon carcinoma cells. J Surg Res 50(4):410-415, Apr. 1991.

Cronin KJ, Kerin MJ, Williams NN, Crowe J, MacMathuna P, Lennon J, Fitzpatrick JM, Gorey TF. Endoscopic management of common bile duct stones with laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Ir J Med Sci 160(9):265-267, Sept. 1991.

Williams NN, Gyorfi T, Iliopoulos D, Herlyn D, Greenstein D, Linnenbach AJ, Daly JM, Jensen P, Rodeck U, Herlyn M. Growth factor independence and invasive properties of colorectal carcinoma cells. Int J Cancer 50(2):274-280, Jan. 21, 1992.

Kerin MJ, Williams NN, Cronin K, Fitzpatrick JM, Gorey T. Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration. Ir J Med Sci 161(1):1-2, Jan. 1992.

Geraghty JG, Nsubuga M, Williams NN, Angerson W, Sarazen AA, Dervan PA, Fitzpatrick JM. A study of regional distribution of renal blood flow using quantitative autoradiography. Am J Physiol 263(5 Pt 2):F958-F962, Nov. 1992.

Murphy M, Leavey S, Burke P, Williams NN, Lamont J, O'Donnell R, Grace P, Bouchier-Hayes D. How much heparin? A simple in vitro test. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Sur 7:427-431, 1993.

Creagh TA, Williams NN, Cronin K, Kerin MJ, Smith JM, Fitzpatrick JM. In situ ESWL for ureteric calculi: the optimum treatment? Ir J Med Sci 162(9):348-350, Sept. 1993.

Darzi A, Geraghty JG, Williams NN, Sheehan S, Tanner WA, Keane FB. The pros and cons of laparoscopic cholecystectomy and extra corporeal shock wave lithotripsy in the management of gallstone disease. Ann R Coll Surg Engl 76(1):42-46, Jan. 1994.

Kerin MJ, Williams NN, Cronin K, Ennis J, Fitzpatrick JM, Gorey TF. Stereotactic fine needle aspiration cytology: a prospective study. Brit J Surg 81(2):221-222, Feb. 1994.

Cronin K, Williams NN, Kerin MJ, Creagh T, Fitzpatrick JM. Proliferative cell nuclear antigen: a new prognostic indicator for renal cell carcinoma. J Urol 152(3):834-836, Sept. 1994.

Compher C, Frankel W, Tazelaar J, Lawson J, Kinosian B, Williams NN, Rombeau JL. Wheat bran decreases aberrant crypt foci preserves normal proliferation, and increases butyrate levels in experimental colon cancer. JPEN 23(5):269-278, Sept./Oct. 1999.

Eubanks TR, Clements RH, Pohl D, Williams NN, Schaad DC, Horgan S, Pellegrini C. An objective scoring system for laparoscopic cholecystectomy. JACS 189(6):566-574, Dec. 1999.

Bleir JL, Krupnick AS, Kreisel D, Song HK, Rosato EF, Williams NN. Hand-assisted laparoscopy: Application to bariatric surgery. Surg Endosc 14(10):902-907, Oct. 2000.

Dumon KR, Ishii H, Vecchione A, Trapasso F, Baldassarre G, Chakrani F, Druck T, Rosato EF, Williams NN, Baffa R, During MJ, Huebner K, Croce CM. Fragile histidine triad expression delays tumor development and induces apoptosis in human pancreatic cancer. Cancer Res 61(12):4827-4836, June 15, 2001.

Yiangou Y, Facer P, Smith JA, Sangameswaran L, Eglen R, Birch R, Knowles C, Williams N, Anand P. Increased acid-sensing ion channel ASIC-3 in inflamed human intestine. Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol 13(8):891-896, Aug. 2001.

Ahmad NA, Lewis JD, Ginsberg GG, Haller DG, Morris JB, Williams NN, Rosato EF, Kochman ML. Long term survival after pancreatic resection for pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Am J Gastroenterol 96(9):2609-2615, Sept. 2001.

Sprouse LR 2nd, Roe SM, Kaufman HJ, Williams N. Minimally invasive parathyroid-ectomy without intraoperative localization. Am Surg 67(11):1022-1029, Nov. 2001.

Velidedeoglu E, Williams N, Brayman KL, Desai NM, Campos L, Palanjian M, Wocjik M, Bloom R, Grossman R, Mange K, Buyske J, Barker CF, Naji A, Markmann JF. Surgical options for live-donor nephrectomy. Transplant Proc 33(7-8):3789-3790, Nov./Dec. 2001.

Chen CN, McVay LD, Batlivala ZS, Hendren SK, Swain GP, Salzman N, Williams NN, Rombeau JL. Anatomic and functional characteristics of the rat ileal pouch. Am J Surg 183(4):464-470, Apr. 2002.

Velidedeoglu E, Williams N, Brayman KL, Desai NM, Campos L, Palanjian M, Wocjik M, Bloom R, Grossman RA, Mange K, Barker CF, Naji A, Markmann JF. Comparison of open, laparoscopic, and hand-assisted approaches to live-donor nephrectomy. Transplantation 74(2):169-172, July 27, 2002.

Berry MF, Rosato EF, Williams NN. Dexon mesh splenorrhaphy for intraoperative splenic injuries. American Surgeon 69(2):176-80, Feb. 2003.

Yendamuri S, Kuroki T, Trapasso F, Henry AC, Dumon KR, Huebner K, Williams NN, Kaiser LR, Croce CM. WW domain containing oxidoreductase gene expression is altered in non-small cell lung cancer. Cancer Research 63(4):878-881, Feb. 15, 2003.

Kuroki T, Trapasso F, Yendamuri S, Matsuyama A, Alder H, Williams NN, Kaiser LR, Croce CM. Allelic loss on chromosome 3p21.3 and promoter hypermethylation of sema-phorin 3B in non-small cell lung cancer. Cancer Research 63(12):3352-3355, June 15, 2003.

Silver R, Levine MS, Williams NN, Rubesin SE. Using radiography to reveal chronic jejunal ischemia as a complication of gastric bypass surgery. AJR, American Journal of Roentgenology 181(5):1365-1367, Nov. 2003.

Lew RJ, Shah JN, Chalian A, Weber RS, Williams NN, Kochman ML. Technique of endoscopic retrograde puncture and dilatation of total esophageal stenosis in patients with radiation-induced strictures. Head & Neck 26(2):179-183, Feb. 2004.

Kuroki T, Yendamuri S, Trapasso F, Matsuyama A, Aqeilan RI, Alder H, Rattan S, Cesari R, Nolli ML, Williams NN, Mori M, Kanematsu T, Croce CM. The tumor suppressor gene WWOX at FRA16D is involved in pancreatic carcinogenesis. Clinical Cancer Research 10(7):2459-2465, Apr. 1, 2004.

Chatterjee S, Williams NN, Ohara ML, Twomey C, Morris JB, Acker MA. Diaphrag-matic hernias associated with ventricular assist devices and heart transplantation. Annals of Thoracic Surgery 77(6):2111-2114, June 2004.

Sarwer DB, Cohn NI, Gibbons LM, Magee L, Crerand CE, Raper SE, Rosato EF, Williams NN, Wadden TA. Psychiatric diagnoses and psychiatric treatment among bariatric surgery candidates. Obesity Surgery 14(9):1148-1156, Oct. 2004.

Shah JN, Lew RJ, Chalian A, Weber RS, Williams NN, Kochman ML. Endoscopic rendezvous procedure for complete esophageal stenosis. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 62(4):647-648, Apr. 2005.

Crerand CE, Wadden TA, Sarwar DB, Fabricatore AN, Kuehnel RH, Gibbons LM, Brock JR, Williams NN. A comparison of weight histories in women with class III versus class I-II obesity. Obesity 14(Suppl 3):63S-69S, Mar. 2006.

Gibbons LM, Sarwar DB, Crerand CE, Fabricatore AN, Kuehnel RH, Lipschutz PE, Raper SE, Williams NN, Wadden TA. Previous weight loss experiences of bariatric surgery candidates: How much have patients dieted prior to surgery? Obesity 14(Suppl 3):70S-76S, Mar. 2006.

Allison KC, Wadden TA, Sarwar DB, Fabricatore AN, Crerand CE, Gibbons LM, Stunkard AJ, Williams NN. Night eating syndrome and binge eating disorder among persons seeking bariatric surgery: prevalence and related features. Obesity 14(Suppl 3):77S-82S, Mar. 2006.

Fabricatore AN, Wadden TA, Sarwar DB, Crerand CE, Kuehnel RH, Lipshutz P, Raper SE, Williams NN. Self-reported eating behaviors of extremely obese persons seeking bariatric surgery: a factor analytic approach. Obesity 14(Suppl 3):83S-89S, Mar. 2006.

Wadden TA, Butryn ML, Sarwar DB, Fabricatore AN, Crerand CE, Lipschutz, Faulconbridge L, Raper SE, Williams NN. Comparison of psychosocial status in treatment-seeking women with class III vs. class I-II obesity. Obesity 14(Suppl 3):90S-98S, Mar. 2006.

Jha S, Levine M, Rubesin S, Dumon K, Kochman ML, Laufer I, Williams NN. Detection of strictures on upper gastrointestinal tract radiographic examinations after laparoscopic roux-en-y gastric bypass surgery: importance of projection. American Journal of Roentgenology 186(4):1090-1093, Apr. 2006.

Gustafson TB, Gibbons LM, Sarwer DB, Crerand CE, Fabricatore AN, Wadden TA, Raper SE, Williams NN. History of sexual abuse among bariatric surgery candidates. Surgery for Obesity & Related Diseases 2(3):369-376, May/June 2006.

Kicska G, Levine MS, Raper SE, Williams NN. Gastric volvulus after gastric banding for morbid obesity. American Journal of Roentgenology 2007 (in press).

Reviews in peer reviewed research publications
Williams NN, Daly JM. Current trends in the management of hepatic metastases. [Review] Surgery Annual. Nyhus L (ed). 21:215-235, 1989.

Williams NN, Daly JM. Systemic versus regional infusional chemotherapy for liver metastases from colorectal carcinoma. [Review] Surgical Clinics of North America 69(2):401-410, Apr. 1989.

Herlyn M, Williams NN, Kath R, Valy-Nagy I, Rodeck U. Growth regulatory factors for normal, pre-malignant and malignant human cells in vitro. [Review] Advances in Cancer Research 54:213-234, 1990.

Williams NN, Daly JM. Flow cytometry and prognostic implications in patients with solid tumors. [Review] Surgery, Gynecology & Obstetrics 171(3):257-266, Sept. 1990.

Lee JH, Whittington R, Williams NN, Berry MF, Vaughn DJ, Haller DG, Rosato EF. Outcome of pancreaticoduodenectomy and impact of adjuvant therapy for ampullary carcinomas. [Review] Int J Rad Oncol Biol Phys 47(4):945-953, July 1, 2000.

Guy TS, Williams NN, Rosato EF. Crohn's disease of the colon. [Review] Surg Clin NA 81(1):159-168, ix, Feb. 2001.

Canter RJ, Williams NN. Surgical treatment of colon and rectal cancer. [Review] Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America 16:907-926, 2002.

Neligan PJ, Williams N. Nonsurgical and surgical treatment of obesity. [Review] Anesthesiology Clinics of North America 23(3):501-523, vii, Sept. 2005.

Wadden TA, Sarwar DB, Williams NN. Behavioral assessment and characteristics of patients seeking bariatric surgery. Obesity 14(Suppl 3):51S-52S, Mar. 2006.

Wadden TA, Sarwar DB, Fabricatore AN, Jones L, Stack R, Williams NN. Psychosocial and behavioral status of bariatric surgery patients. Medical Clinics of North America 2007 (in press).

Research Publications, non-peer reviewed
Williams NN. The role of growth factor independence and invasiveness in the development of metastatic colorectal cancer. Masters in Surgery Thesis, Awarded June 1991, University College Dublin, Ireland.

Williams NN, Rodeck U, Daly JM, Herlyn M. Growth regulatory factors for human colorectal carcinoma cells in vitro. Surg Forum 39:445-447, 1988.

Williams NN, Daly JM, Herlyn M. Primary colorectal carcinoma cell lines contain subpopulations with invasive properties. Surg Forum 40:400-403, 1989.

Koshiji M, Batlivala Z, Williams NN. Cyclooxygenase-2 expression and apoptosis in early-stage and late-stage colon cancer cell lines differ in response to prostaglandin E2. Surgical Forum 50:362-363, 1999.

Abstracts (past 3 years)
Dumon K, Metz D, Kochman M, Williams NN. The role of therapeutic endoscopy for postoperative management of obstructive symptoms after hand assisted roux-en-y-gastric bypass. Gastroenterlogy 2004.

Editorials, Chapters & Participation in Committee Reports
Daly JM, Williams NN, Torosian M. Hepatic regional infusion chemotherapy. Chap. 33 in Lokich JJ (ed.): Cancer Chemotherapy by Infusion, 2nd Ed. Chicago: Precept Press, 1990, 587-598.

Williams NN, Vaughn DJ, Whittington R, Kochman ML, Rosato EF. Esophagus and proxi-mal gastric tumors. Chap. 2 in Torosian M (ed.): Integrated Cancer Management: Surgery, Medical Oncology and Radiation Therapy. New York: Marcel Dekker, 1999, 49-81.

Williams NN, Kreisel D. Common bile duct injuries. Part V, Chap. 36 in Afdhal NH (ed.): Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Diseases. New York: Marcel Dekker, 2000, 823-842.

Rubesin SE, Williams NN, Rosato EF. Postoperative esophagus. Section V, Chap. 30 in Gore RM, Levine MS and Laufer I (eds.): Textbook of Gastrointestinal Radiology, Vol. I. Philadelphia: WB Saunders Co., 2000, 495-508.

Lambright ES, Williams NN. The acute abdomen. Part II, Section VII, Chap. 107 in Noble J (ed.): Textbook of Primary Care Medicine. St. Louis: Mosby, 2001, 976-983.

Williams NN, Kriesel D, Rosato EF. Total proctocolectomy for inflammatory disease. Chap. 134 in Baker RJ and Fischer JE (eds.): Mastery of Surgery, Vol. II. Philadelphia: Lippincott, 2001, 1538-1547.

Suliman Y, Williams NN. Laparoscopy and thoracoscopy. In Rustgi AK and Crawford J (eds.): Gastrointestinal Cancers: Biology and Clinical Management. Philadelphia: WB Saunders Co., 2003, 159-166.

Dumon K, Darzi A, Traynor O, Williams NN. Surgical education in the new millennium: The European perspective. Surgical Clinics of North America 84(6):1471-1491, Dec. 2004.

Shah JN, Lew RJ, Chalian A, Weber RS, Williams NN, Kochman ML. Endoscopic rendezvous procedure for complete esophageal stenosis. [commentary] Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 62(4):647-648, Oct. 2005.

Rubesin SE, Williams NN. Postoperative esophagus. Section V, Chap. 30 in Gore RM, Levine MS and Laufer I (eds.): Textbook of Gastrointestinal Radiology, Vol. I., Second Edition. Philadelphia: WB Saunders Co., 2007 (in press).

Dumon K, Canter RJ, Williams NN. Surgical approach to ampullary and pancreatic neoplasia. Clinician's Guide to GI Oncology. 2007 (in press).

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