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Rob Leeper

Observed names: R Leeper, R. Leeper, R. Robert Leeper, Robert Leeper, Robert Stan Leeper, Robert W Leeper
Observed institutions: Western University, University of Calgary, London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital, Sunnybrook Hospital, Sunnybrook Research Institute
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Point-of-care biliary ultrasound in the emergency department (BUSED): implications for surgical referral and emergency department wait times
2018 · Richard Hilsden, Rob Leeper, et al. · Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open · 68
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Impact of the Acute Care Surgery Model on Disease- and Patient-Specific Outcomes in Appendicitis and Biliary Disease: A Meta-Analysis
2017 · Patrick B. Murphy, Kristin DeGirolamo, et al. · Journal of the American College of Surgeons · 45
A clinical prediction model for raised intracranial pressure in patients with traumatic brain injuries
2018 · Jacob Pace, Neil Parry, et al. · The Journal of Trauma: Injury, Infection, and Critical Care · 14
Point of care biliary ultrasound in the emergency department (BUSED) predicts final surgical management decisions
2022 · Richard Hilsden, Nicholas Mitrou, et al. · Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open · 12
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Surgeon attitudes toward point of care ultrasound for biliary disease: a nationwide Canadian survey
2020 · Jennifer Koichopolos, Richard Hilsden, et al. · Canadian Journal of Surgery · 7
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Chest Tube Insertion Among Surgical and Nonsurgical Trainees: How Skilled Are Our Residents?
2019 · Tanya M. Kuper, Nick Federman, et al. · Journal of Surgical Research · 4
Ride-Sharing and Alcohol-Related Motor Vehicle Trauma in Southwestern Ontario
2020 · Richard Hilsden, Matthew Lund, et al. · 2
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Impact of the rural trauma team development course in Southwestern Ontario: change in practice and course evaluation
2025 · Fran Priestap, Alison Armstrong, et al. · Injury · 1
2018 Canadian Surgery Forum Abstracts.
2018 · S Jayaraman, L Lee, et al. · Canadian Journal of Surgery · 1
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2025 Canadian Surgery Forum01. Survey of Canadian surgeons’ attitudes toward medical assistance in dying (MAiD)02. Cholecystectomy-related complaints: a 20-year review of the Canadian medicolegal experience03. Endoscope-assisted in situ lower limb arterial reconstruction: a retrospective cohort study04. Comparing postoperative healthcare utilization between immigrants and non-immigrants undergoing emergency general surgery in British Columbia05. Benefits, barriers, and feasibility of semi-urgent surgical programs: a scoping review06. Transversus abdominus plane block versus port site anesthetic in laparoscopic appendectomy: a systematic review and meta analysis07. Use of artificial intelligence versus traditional statistical modelling in predicting anastomotic leakage in patients undergoing colorectal surgery: a scoping review08. Randomized controlled trial comparing water infusion to air insufflation during colonoscope insertion by surgical trainees09. Can appendectomy be safely delayed? An updated systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective studies comparing emergent versus delayed appendectomy in adult patients10. Developing and implementing a novel planetary health menu for a tertiary care hospital11. International consensus on global surgery learning objectives and competencies12. General surgeons’ perspectives on post-discharge opioid prescribing: a qualitative study13. Predictors of contralateral prophylactic mastectomy in women with unilateral breast cancer and association with survival outcomes14. The public–private trade-off: evaluating Alberta’s use of private surgical facilities15. Association of neighbourhood socioeconomic status and ethnic diversity with failure to rescue in curative-intent colorectal cancer surgery: a population-based cohort study16. Benchmarking colorectal cancer surgical outcomes in Nova Scotia against an international cohort17. Implementation of Competence by Design in Canadian general surgery training: program director perspectives18. Evaluation of quality-of-life outcomes in bariatric surgery: a systematic review01. Machine learning–based analysis of key factors influencing operating room efficiency in thoracic surgery02. Is segmentectomy or wedge resection appropriate for stage IB non–small cell lung cancer ≤ 2 cm with visceral pleural invasion?03. Predicting local recurrence after segmentectomy for early-stage non–small cell lung cancer04. Long-term outcomes of neoadjuvant chemoradiation versus perioperative chemotherapy for esophageal and esophagogastric adenocarcinoma — a single-centre experience05. Contralateral pulmonary resection after lobectomy in non–small cell lung cancer: a retrospective review of results and predictors of complications06. Assessing the impact of multicentre positive deviance seminar on length of stay following lobectomy: an interrupted time series analysis07. Perioperative outcomes of lung cancer surgery in women: a Canadian nationwide retrospective cohort study01. Raman spectroscopy and machine learning for blood-based detection of colorectal cancer02. Overall survival of metastatic appendiceal mucinous adenocarcinoma: a contemporary population-based study03. Patient perspective: decisional factors for ileoanal pouch versus permanent ileostomy after emergency colectomy for ulcerative colitis04. Experiences and results of a Canadian colorectal robotic surgery program: the first 5 years05. Turning the tide: a sustainable future for endoscopic water use06. The impact of preoperative colonoscopy for appendiceal mucinous neoplasms07. Evaluating patient selection for surgery in older patients with non-metastatic colorectal cancer in Ontario: a population-based cohort study08. Impact of a patient-centred program for low anterior resection syndrome: a multicentre, single-blinded, randomized controlled trial09. Outcomes after total neoadjuvant treatment for rectal cancer with resectable distant metastasis10. Preferences and priorities of care of patients with colorectal cancer across the age spectrum11. ChatGPT: a useful adjunct but not a substitute for clinician expertise in educating patients on low anterior resection syndrome12. Patient, provider, and institutional factors associated with wait time benchmarks for colorectal cancer surgery: a population-based cross-sectional study13. Analysis of complication rate in patients with rectal cancer with discrepant magnetic resonance imaging and pathologic staging14. Nonoperative management of rectal cancer in Canada15. Comparison of BioLIFT versus LIFT for the treatment of trans-sphincteric anal fistula: a systematic review and meta-analysis01. Outcomes of cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy and liver-directed therapy for synchronous peritoneal and liver metastatic colorectal cancer — a systematic review with meta-analysis02. Validation of the PACS score for predicting postoperative hypotension after adrenalectomy for pheochromocytoma: analysis of 2192 cases across
2025 · Bailey Russell, Katlin Mallette, et al. · Canadian Journal of Surgery
Evaluation of Non-Technical Resuscitation Skills in the ICU Using In-Situ Simulation Video
2024 · A. Nikouline, J. Bunker, et al.
Introducing a New Concept of Fixed-Volume Aortic Occlusion for Fluoroscopy-Free Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta
2021 · Adam Power, Asha Parekh, et al. · Journal of Vascular Surgery
Trauma 2021: Trauma Association of Canada Annual Scientific Meeting, Vancouver, British Columbia (virtual), April 12–16, 2021Perceptions of a trauma team regarding in situ simulationEpidemiology of submersion injuries in Canadian children and adolescents: 1990–2018A survey of medical and administrative directors on REBOA use in Canadian trauma centresCut to the chase: comparing cutting tools in the exposure of simulated trauma patientsPediatric major trauma. Anaesthesia education: airway, breathing, coffee and cases 2020–2021Geriatric trauma care at a level 1 trauma centre: Are we following best practice?Was the introduction of a provincially standardized consensus statement for postintubation analgesia and sedation associated with increased use of associated pharmacological therapies in New Brunswick?Are there important variations in the care of adult trauma patients with isolated, nonoperative subdural hematomas between those admitted to a neurosurgical centre and those admitted to a non-neurosurgical centre for their entire inpatient stay?Flattening the curve on the negative psychosocial impact of trauma on the family of acute care trauma survivors: a quantitative studyDoes ACLS belong in ATLS? Seeking evidence during resuscitative thoracotomyAutologous omental harvest for microvascular free flap reconstruction of a severe traumatic scalp degloving injury: a case reportDerivation and validation of actionable quality indicators targeting reductions in complications for injury admissionsASA dosing practices in the management of blunt cerebrovascular injury: a retrospective reviewA retrospective analysis of bicycle lane collisions in Vancouver, British Columbia, from 2012 to 2017Evaluating the Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) process at Vancouver General HospitalAlcohol use and trauma in Alberta after COVID-19 lockdown: overrepresentation and undertreatment are opportunities for improvementMental health and addiction diagnoses are linked to increased violent injuries and gaps in provision of resources during the COVID-19 pandemicPain management strategies after orthopedic trauma in a level 1 trauma centre: a descriptive study with a view of optimizing practicesStudy to Actively Warm Trauma Patients (STAY WARM): a feasibility pilot evaluationPrehospital trauma care in civilian and military settings including cold environments: a systematic review and knowledge gap analysisAntibiotic administration in open fractures: adherence to guidelines at a Canadian trauma centreAre we meeting massive transfusion protocol activation and blood product delivery times in trauma patients? A retrospective review from 2014 to 2018Unplanned returns to the operating room: a quality improvement initiative at a level 1 trauma centreStopping the bleed: the history and rebirth of Canadian freeze-dried plasmaThe state of the evidence for emergency medical services (EMS) care of prehospital severe traumatic brain injury: an analysis of appraised research from the Prehospital Evidence-based Practice programA mixed methods study of a paramedic falls referral program in Nova ScotiaFirst presentations of psychiatric illness at a level 1 trauma centreAlcohol and substance abuse screening in pediatric trauma patients: examining rates of screening and implementing a screen for the pediatric populationMeasuring behavioural quality and quantity of team leaders during simulated interprofessional trauma careImproving rural trauma outcomes: a structured trauma-training program for rural family physicians with enhanced surgical skills — a pilot projectTrauma treatment: evidence-based response to psychological needs after a natural disasterHow prepared are Canadian trauma centres for mass casualty incidents?The catalytic effect of multisource feedback for trauma teams: a pilot studyRetrievable inferior vena cava filter for primary prophylaxis of pulmonary embolism in at-risk trauma patients: a feasibility trialValue of data collected by the medical examiner service on the quality of alcohol and toxicology testing in fatal motor vehicle collisionsPrehospital narrow pulse pressure predicts need for resuscitative thoracotomy and emergent surgical intervention after traumaImpact of a geriatric consultation service on outcomes in older trauma patients: a retrospective pre–post studyExploring physical literacy as a condition of fall mechanism in older adultsIs the use of business intelligence software helpful in planning injury prevention campaigns?Exposure to endotracheal intubation among trauma patients in level 5 trauma centres in New Brunswick — a retrospective reviewAre early specialist consultations helpful predictors of those who require care in level 1 or 2 designated trauma centres?Neurologic outcomes after traumatic cardiac arrest: a systematic reviewClosed-loop communication in the trauma bay: identifying opportunities for team performance improvement through a video review analysisEmbolization in nonsplenic trau
2021 · Olga Bednarek, Mike O’Leary, et al. · Canadian Journal of Surgery
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Implementation of American College of Cardiology / American Heart Association Cardiovascular Evaluation Guidelines for Patients Having Non-cardiac Surgery
2020 · Robert Stan Leeper · Scholarship & Creative Works - Digital UNC a service of University Libraries (University of Northern Colorado)
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Trauma 2019Needs assessment for postgraduate trauma training in general surgery: a qualitative studyStandardizing concussion recognition and management in Canada: updating the concussion awareness training tool for medical professionalsA combination of midazolam and ketamine for procedural sedation in pediatric emergency medicine department patients to facilitate closed fracture reduction and castingThe chaos of triage: a model for early exclusion of heart injury in chest gunshot wound patientsP.A.R.T.Y. PROGRAM 2.0: updating current injury prevention education to match 21st century student expectationsThe first Canadian ER-REBOA experience: using a systemic team-based approachBlunt injury in the older adult: baseline frailty characteristics of a prospective cohort studyUse of radiologic grading systems for splenic injuries: effects of Injury Severity Score and managementThe incidence, risk factors and outcomes of atrial fibrillation and its treatment in the surgical intensive care unitRisky play: For the sake of the kids, can we accept play that includes the possibility of injury?Effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions in adult trauma patients — a systematic reviewImpact of autopsy reports on Injury Severity Score calculation — a quality-improvement initiativeHigh-velocity motor vehicle collisions with seatbelt sign should raise the index of suspicion for hidden abdominal injuriesIntegrating an enterprise electronic medical record into trauma resuscitation in the pediatric emergency departmentLow-value clinical practices for injury presentations in the emergency department: a scoping review and expert consultation studyRight patient, right place? Where do seriously injured children receive care in Canada?Forward aeromedical evacuation team composition: Do different teams impact clinical outcomes? Descriptive systematic reviewWhat are the characteristics of field trauma triage “bypass failures” in an integrated, inclusive provincial trauma system?Field trauma triage in New Brunswick: understanding the “immediate life threat” populationMild head injury and intentional blasting: Is there a cause–effect relationship? Systematic review of the human, animal and laboratory literatureImplementation of best practice guidelines on geriatric trauma care: a Canadian perspectiveAlberta prehospital trauma system survey — phase 1The role of diagnostic imaging in the initial evaluation of blunt abdominal trauma: a comparison of international guidelinesComparison of injury care structures, processes and outcomes in integrated trauma systems in Quebec, Canada, and the United KingdomAdherence to guidelines on low-value clinical practices in acute trauma careIs the thrill worth it? A road safety program for teensTraining health professionals on car seat safetyValidation of an adaptation of the standardized swallowing assessment tool in patients with moderate–severe traumatic brain injury and cervical spine cord injuryProfile and performance of the Quebec adult trauma system 2013–2016The burden of penetrating traum in British Columbia from 2010 to 2015Mortality of the “stable” abdominal trauma patient: a race against timeThe challenges in interpreting the TQIP definitions of complications and comorbiditiesA Quebec trauma centre experience in implantation of costal fixation for severe thoracic trauma: the impact on physical and psychological function after surgeryApplication of Lean methodology to optimize trauma registry abstractionPrehospital vital signs accurately predict initial emergency department vital signsTrauma registry implementation in a western Kenya referral centre: highlighting the quality improvement approachDelta shock index in traumatic brain injury as a predictor of mortalityPerioperative VTE prophylaxis in orthopedic trauma patients at Vancouver General Hospital — Is there room for improvement?Mental health outcomes in children with pediatric traumatic injury compared with matched controls: a population-based, longitudinal studyWhat is the role of sleep hygiene injury prevention? Understanding the sleep habit of teenagers attending the P.A.R.T.Y. Program at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre using a quality improvement approachReadiness for chest tube insertion among surgical and nonsurgical traineesCreating a physical telementored ultrasound supported medical interventions (TMUSMI) “box.”Pedicatric trauma age cut-off: When and where is the best care?Trauma survivor night: resilience, recovery, recognitionTrauma surgery exposure among general surgery residents at McMaster University: a retrospective case log analysisStop the bleed: a Canadian response to improve public knowledge and confidence with uncontrolled bleeding recognition and interventionAssociation between leisure activity and risky driving behaviour in young Canadians (16–24 years of age)Hemorrhage from pelvic fracture: Can Trendelenburg positioning help?Low-value clinical practices in the trauma intensive care unit: a scoping review and
2019 · Brett Mador, Pamela Fuselli, et al. · Canadian Journal of Surgery
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P152: Point of care biliary ultrasound in the emergency department (BUSED): implications for surgical referral and emergency department wait times
2018 · F. Myslik, J. Vandelinde, et al. · Canadian Journal of Emergency Medicine
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LO90: Trauma triage accuracy at a Canadian trauma centre
2017 · J. Pace, B. Tillmann, et al. · Canadian Journal of Emergency Medicine
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Works count: 20
Citation count: 155
H-index: 5
I10-index: 4
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