{"id":110,"date":"2017-10-25T15:01:59","date_gmt":"2017-10-25T15:01:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/labs.icahn.mssm.edu\/samuelcholab\/?page_id=110"},"modified":"2025-07-31T19:10:34","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T19:10:34","slug":"conference-presentations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/labs.icahn.mssm.edu\/samuelcholab\/conference-presentations\/","title":{"rendered":"Conference Presentations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221;]<br \/>\n\t\t\t[et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221;]<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t[et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1><strong><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>2024<\/em><\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><strong>2024 AANS May 3<sup>rd<\/sup>-May 6<sup>th<\/sup><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Demographic and Clinical Factors Influencing Hospital Length of Stay in Geriatric Patients with Cervical Disc Herniation: A Comparison Between ACDF and PCDF. Poster<\/li>\n<li>ACDF Associated with Increased Positive Outcome Rates in Geriatric Patients with Cervical Disc Herniation Compared to PCDF. Poster<\/li>\n<li>A Comparative Cost Analysis of ACDF vs PCDF for Disc Herniation in the Geriatric Population. Poster.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>2024 Spine Summit Feb 21<sup>st<\/sup>-Feb 24<sup>th<\/sup><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Surgical Approach Predicts 90-Day Readmission in Geriatric Patients with Disc Herniation Undergoing ACDF vs PCDF. Poster.<\/li>\n<li>Non-White Patient Race is Associated with Higher Perioperative Costs Despite Comparable Outcomes following Elective Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: An Urban Institutional Matched Cohort Analysis. ePoster.<\/li>\n<li>How does Ethnicity affect Postoperative Outcomes following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion? ePoster.<\/li>\n<li>Insurance Disparities in Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Outcomes: An Institutional Database Study. ePoster.<\/li>\n<li>Performance of ChatGPT on Corroborating North American Spine Society Clinical Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Cervical Radiculopathy. ePoster.<\/li>\n<li>Treatment of Acute Compartment Syndrome: Comparing Appropriate Use Criteria with Large Language Model Recommendations Utilizing Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformer. ePoster.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>AAOS 2024 Annual Meeting Feb 12<sup>th<\/sup>-Feb 16<sup>th<\/sup><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Higher Perioperative Costs of Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion in Patients Aged 66 and Older: A Retrospective Analysis of 10 Years of Data from an Urban Academic Institution. Podium.<\/li>\n<li>Performance of ChatGPT on Corroborating North American Spine Society Clinical Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Cervical Radiculopathy. Poster.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><strong><em>2023<\/em><\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><strong>51<sup>st<\/sup> Annual CSRS November 29<sup>th<\/sup>-December 2<sup>nd<\/sup><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Can Generative Artificial Intelligence Provide Accurate Medical Advice?: A Case of ChatGPT vs. Congress of Neurological Surgeons Management of Acute Cervical Spine and Spinal Cord Injuries Clinical Guideline. Podium.<\/li>\n<li>Comparing Risk Factors for Extended Hospital Stay After Elective Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Between NSQIP and a Single Institutional Database Using a Propensity Score-matched Analysis. E-poster.<\/li>\n<li>The Role of Natural Language Processing Models in Clinical Decision Making for Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy. E-poster.<\/li>\n<li>The Relationship Between Osteopenia and Subsidence Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion. E-poster.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Neurospine Congress-September 21<sup>st<\/sup>-23<sup>rd<\/sup><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Osteobiologics in 2023: An Update. Symposium-Keynote Speaker<\/li>\n<li>Clinical efficacy and experience of expandable cage. Podium.<\/li>\n<li>What Is Your Lordosis?: Defining Segmental, Regional, and Global Alignment. Podium.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>58<sup>th<\/sup> Annual Meeting-Scoliosis Research Society-September 6<sup>th<\/sup>-9<sup>th<\/sup><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>The Ability of ChatGPT to Address Patient Concerns Regarding Adult Degenerative Scoliosis and the Possibility of AI-assisted Resources for Patient Education. E-poster.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Education-Scoliosis Research Society-August 14<sup>th<\/sup><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Perioperative Management Following Thoracolumbar Spinal Fusion: An Assessment of Global Practice: Webinar, Moderator.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Global Spine Congress-AO Spine-May 31<sup>st<\/sup> \u2013June 3<sup>rd<\/sup><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Surgical Biomechanics. Moderator<\/li>\n<li>Trends In Topical Antibiotic Use After Posterior Lumbar Fusion: A Global Survey Of AO Spine Members. Podium.<\/li>\n<li>Trends In Postoperative Intravenous Antibiotic Use After Posterior Lumbar Fusion: A Global Survey Of AO Spine Members. Podium.<\/li>\n<li>Adopting new technologies into your daily practice. Symposium Moderator.<\/li>\n<li>Debate\u20143D Navigation Should Be Used Frequently\u2014Case Presentation. Symposium.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong><u>\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<h1><strong><em>2022<\/em><\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><strong>50<sup>th<\/sup> Annual CSRS Meeting-November 16<sup>th<\/sup>-19<sup>th<\/sup><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>3-Level vs. 4-Level Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: Differences in Complications and Perioperative Characteristics. Podium.<\/li>\n<li>Intra-operative Prevention Strategies. Symposium.<\/li>\n<li>What\u2019s New in Interbody Cage Materials? Symposium.<\/li>\n<li>An Analysis of an Urban Single-Institution Dataset of the Impact of American Society of Anesthesiologists Score on Postoperative Outcomes following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Bashar Zaidat1, BS, Jonathan S. Gal1 MD, Christopher Gonzalez1, BA, Akiro H. Duey1, BS, Eric A. Geng1, BA, Justin Tang1, BS, Renee Ren1, BA, Kush C. Shah. E-poster.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>13<sup>th<\/sup> Asia Spine\/36<sup>th<\/sup> Annual Meeting of the KSNS- September 22<sup>nd<\/sup>-24<sup>th<\/sup><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>How to Reduce Complication Rates, PJK and Revision Surgery in Adult Spinal Deformity. Symposium.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>MedED-Mt. Sinai Alumni Meeting- March 31<sup>st<\/sup>-April 1<sup>st<\/sup><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Junctional Issues: Upper Instrumented Vertebra (UIV) and Lowest Instrumented Vertebra (LIV)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Global Spine Congress- AO Spine- June 3<sup>rd<\/sup>-June 5<sup>th<\/sup><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Best Practices for DVT\/PE Prophylaxis in Spine Surgery. Symposium: Updates and Controversies in DVT\/PE Prophylaxis in Spine Surgery.<\/li>\n<li>Risk Factors For Readmission And Extended Length Of Stay Following Cervical Disc Arthroplasty From 2016- 2018. E-poster.<\/li>\n<li>How Are Patients Describing You Online? A Natural Language Processing Driven Sentiment Analysis Of Online Reviews on CSRS Surgeons. E-poster.<\/li>\n<li>What Are Patients Saying About You Online? A Natural Language Processing Driven Sentiment Analysis Of Online Reviews On Scoliosis Research Society Surgeons. E-poster.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h1><strong><em>2021<\/em><\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><strong>CSRS 49<sup>th<\/sup> Annual Meeting- December 1<sup>st<\/sup>-4<sup>th<\/sup><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Meeting Program Chair<\/li>\n<li>Scientific Program Chair<\/li>\n<li>Mildly Symptomatic Myelopathy: Wait and Watch. Debate<\/li>\n<li>Natural Language Processing of Operative Note Dictations to Automatically Generate CPT Codes for Billing. Poster.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>SMISS Annual Forum 2021-October 28<sup>th<\/sup>-30<sup>th<\/sup><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>The Impact of Computer-Assisted Navigation on Charges and Readmission in Lumbar Spinal Fusion. Poster.<\/li>\n<li>Differences in Predictors of Readmission and Extended Length of Stay Between Open, Minimally Invasive, and Robotic Single-Level Lumbar Fusion Surgery. Poster.<\/li>\n<li>What are Patients Saying about you Online? A Sentiment Analysis of Online Reviews on Spine Surgeons. Poster.<\/li>\n<li>What Are Patients Saying About SMISS Surgeons Online?: A Sentiment Analysis of Physician Review Websites. Poster.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>AO Spine North America Fellows Webinar- October 12<sup>th<\/sup><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Achieving Proper Segmental Lumbar Lordosis Using Interbody Techniques Lecture<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>North American Spine Society (NASS) 36<sup>th<\/sup> Annual Meeting-September 29<sup>th<\/sup>-October 2<sup>nd<\/sup><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Differences in charges for elective single level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion across hospital size: A nationwide readmissions database analysis. Poster.<\/li>\n<li>Analysis of 90 day readmissions across hospital size: Risk factors for readmission in single level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. Poster.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>SMISS Asia\/Pacific 1<sup>st<\/sup> Annual Meeting \u2013 September 29<sup>th<\/sup>-October 1<sup>st<\/sup><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Differences in Predictors of Readmission and Extended Length of Stay Between Open, Minimally Invasive, and Robotic Single-Level Lumbar Fusion Surgery. Poster.<\/li>\n<li>The Impact of Computer-Assisted Navigation on Charges and Readmission in Patients Undergoing Posterior Cervical Fusion Surgery. Poster.<\/li>\n<li>What are Patients Saying about you Online? A Sentiment Analysis of Online Reviews on Spine Surgeons. Poster.<\/li>\n<li>Trends in Charges and Utilization of Computer-Assisted Navigation in Cervical and Thoracolumbar Spinal Surgery. Poster<\/li>\n<li>What Are Patients Saying About SMISS Surgeons Online?: A Sentiment Analysis of Physician Review Websites. Poster.<\/li>\n<li>Differences in Length of Stay Across Hospital Size in Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion. Poster.<\/li>\n<li>Variations in Charges Across Hospital Size for Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: A National Level Database Analysis. Poster.<\/li>\n<li>Differences in Risk Factors for 90-Day Readmission Across Hospital Size in Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion. Poster.<\/li>\n<li>The Impact of Computer-Assisted Navigation on Charges and Readmission in Lumbar Spinal Fusion Poster<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>MedEd-Stryker Summer Deformity Program- August 20<sup>th<\/sup> 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Adjacent level disc disease: Posterior addition vs. alternatives Debate<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>16<sup>th<\/sup> Annual Meeting-Korean American Spine Society, July 1-July 3, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Workshop: OR of the Future<\/li>\n<li>Severe NF1 Neuromuscular Kyphoscoliosis s\/p Previous Fusion: A Case Presentation of Revision Strategies Presentation<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Korean Society for the Advancement of Spinal Surgery, June 26<sup>th<\/sup>, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>What you Need to Know If You Don\u2019t Want to Be a Deformity Surgeon: Restoring Proper Lordosis using MIS Approaches Lecture<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><strong><em>2019<\/em><\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><strong>8<sup>th<\/sup> Annual Globe Spine Congress, May 15-May 18, 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Machine Learning Can Identify Delirium Following Orthopedic Surgery Using Medical Notes B. Cho, V. Arvind, D. Kaji, I. Ye, R. Tang, A. Warburton, A. Valliani, D. Ranti, Z. Cheung, J. Kim, <strong> Cho.<\/strong> Poster.<\/li>\n<li>Machine Learning Can Identify Deep Vein Thrombosis Following Orthopedic Surgery Using Medical Notes V. Arvind, B. Cho, D. Kaji, R. Tang, I. Ye, A. Warburton, Aly Valliani, D. Ranti, Z. Cheung, J. Kim, <strong> Cho<\/strong>. Poster.<\/li>\n<li>Risk Factors For 30-Day Unplanned Readmissions After Posterior Lumbar Fusion: A Nationwide Readmissions Database Study B. Cho, I. Ye, R. Tang, A. Warburton, Z. Cheung, J. Kim, <strong> Cho<\/strong>. Poster.<\/li>\n<li>Machine Learning Can Identify Sub-populations Of Depression That Pose Greater Risk For Post-operative Complication Following Lumbar Fusion A. Warburton, V. Arvind, B. Cho, Jun S. Kim, <strong>Samuel K. Cho<\/strong>. Poster.<\/li>\n<li>Liver Disease Is A Risk Factor For 30-Day Complications Following Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery R. Tang, I. Ye, B. Cho, S. White, Z. Cheung, J. Kim,<strong> Cho. <\/strong>Poster.<\/li>\n<li>The Impact Of Liver Disease On Surgical Outcomes Following Posterior Lumbar Fusion R. Tang, I. Ye, B. Cho, S. White, Z. Cheung, J. Kim, <strong> Cho<\/strong>. Poster.<\/li>\n<li>Risk Factors For Thirty-Day Readmissions Due To Venous Thromboembolism Following Posterior Thoracolumbar Fusion R. Tang, I. Ye, B. Cho, A. Warburton, Z. Cheung, J. Kim, <strong> Cho<\/strong>. Poster.<\/li>\n<li>Ninety-Day Readmission Following Primary Lumbar Spine Surgery N. Rubel, A. Chung, V. Arvind, M. Chang, <strong> Cho<\/strong>. Poster.<\/li>\n<li>Ninety-Day Readmission Following Revision Lumbar Spine Surgery N. Rubel, A. Chung, V. Arvind, M. Chang, <strong> Cho<\/strong>. Poster.<\/li>\n<li>Can C7 Slope Be Used As A Substitute For T1 Slope? A Radiographic Analysis I. Ye, R. Tang, Z. Cheung, S. White, J. Kim, <strong> Cho<\/strong>. Poster.<\/li>\n<li>Ninety-Day Readmission Following Primary Lumbar Spine Surgery N. Rubel, A. Chung, V. Arvind, M. Chang, <strong> Cho<\/strong>. Poster.<\/li>\n<li>Can C7 Slope Be Used As A Substitute For T1 Slope? A Radiographic Analysis I. Ye, R. Tang, Z. Cheung, S. White, J. Kim,<strong> Cho<\/strong>. Poster.<\/li>\n<li>Using Machine Learning On Medical Text Can Identify Acute Kidney Injury Following Orthopedic Surgery J. Kim, V. Arvind, A. Valliani, B. Cho, D. Ranti, Z. Cheung, I. Ye, R. Tang, D. Kaji, Z. Cheung, <strong> Cho<\/strong>. Poster.<\/li>\n<li>Machine Learning Can Identify Post-Operative Complications Following Anterior Spinal Fusion Using Medical Notes V. Arvind, B. Cho, D. Ranti, D. Kaji, I. Ye, R. Tang, Z. Cheung, A. Warburton, Aly Valliani, J. Kim, <strong> Cho<\/strong>. Poster.<\/li>\n<li>Machine Learning Can Identify Sepsis Following Orthopedic Surgery Using Electronic Medical Records V. Arvind, B. Cho, D. Kaji, I. Ye, R. Tang, A. Warburton, A. Valliani, D. Ranti, Z. Cheung, J. Kim, <strong> Cho.<\/strong> Poster.<\/li>\n<li>Delayed Extubation Following Posterior Thoracolumbar Fusion At A Tertiary Academic Institution: Risk Factors And Complications S. White, I. Ye, Z. Cheung, R. Bronheim, O. Carrillo, J. Kim, J. Gal, J. Caridi<strong>, S. Cho<\/strong>. Poster.<\/li>\n<li>Machine Learning Can Identify Sub-populations Of Psychogenic Disorders That Pose Greater Risk For Post-operative Complication Following Lumbar Fusion A. Warburton, V. Arvind, B. Cho, Jun S. Kim, <strong>Samuel K. Cho.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h1><strong><em>2017<\/em><\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><strong>Cervical Spine Research Society 45<sup>th<\/sup> Annual Meeting, Hollywood, FL, November 30 \u2013 December 2, 2017.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Kim JS, Arvind V, Kaji D, Caridi J, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. Intelligently Predicting Surgical Complicaions in Adult Patients Undergoing Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) Using Machine Learning. Poster.<\/li>\n<li>Hussain AK, Vig KS, Di Capua J, Kaji D, Kim JS, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. Hypoalbuminemia as an Independent Risk Factor for 30-Day Morbidity and Mortality in Cervicothoracic Spinal Tumor Excision. Poster.<\/li>\n<li>Vig KS, Lee NJ, Overley S, Di Capua J, Hussain AK, Kim JS, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. Trends in Opioid Utilization During Hospitalization for Cervical Spinal Fusion: A Large Scale Multicenter Epidemiological Study. Poster.<\/li>\n<li>Kim JS, Dowdell J, Merrill R, Di Capua J, Arvind V, Kaji D, Overley S, McAnany S, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. The Seven-Year Cost-Effectiveness of Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion vs. Cervical Disc Arthroplasty. Poster.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>North American Spine Society 32<sup>nd<\/sup> Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, October 25 \u2013 28, 2017.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Hussain A, Vig K, Merrill R, Kim J, Mui B, Di Capua J, Dowdell J, Lee NJ, Ranson W, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>.\u00a0A Spine in Limbo: Does the Difference Between Standing and Supine Spino\u00adpelvic Measurements of Patients With Adult Spinal Deformity Correlate With Surgical Decision Making? Poster.<\/li>\n<li>Vig K, Hussain A, Lee NJ, Ranson W, Kaji D, Ukogu C, Lima M, Kim J, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>.\u00a0 High ASA Classification is a Risk Factor for Short Term Adverse Outcomes Following Laminectomy for Removal of Intradural Extramedullary Spinal Tumors.\u00a0 Podium<\/li>\n<li>Vig K, Hussain A, Ranson W, Vargas L, Jacobs S, Kaji D, Lima M, Dowdell J, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. Predictors of Discharge Destination Following Elective Laminectomy for Excision of Intradural Extramedullary Spinal Tumors.\u00a0 Podium.<\/li>\n<li>Di Capua J, Lee NJ, Somani S, Kim J, Kothari P, Bronheim R, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>.\u00a0 Nutritional Insufficiency as a Predictor for Adverse Outcomes in Adult Spinal Deformity Cases.\u00a0 Poster.<\/li>\n<li>\u200bSomani S, Bronheim R, Kim J, Lee NJ, Di Capua J, Kothari P, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>.\u00a0 Differences in Patient Characteristics and Operative Outcomes for 7,059 Adult Spinal Deformity Surgeries Between Neurosurgeons and Orthopedic Surgeons.\u00a0 Podium.<\/li>\n<li>Di Capua J, Bronheim R, Kim J, Kothari P, Lee NJ, Somani S, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>.\u00a0 Hospital Acquired Conditions Following Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery: Predictors for the Development of HACs and HACs as a Risk Factor for Other 30 Day Complications.\u00a0 Poster.<\/li>\n<li>Somani S, Di Capua J, Kim J, Bronheim R, Lee NJ, Kothari P, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>.\u00a0 Predictors of Discharge Destination Following Elective Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery.\u00a0 Poster with Presentation Time.<\/li>\n<li>Arvind V, Kaji D, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>, Kim J.\u00a0 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Can Predict Postoperative Complications Better Than Traditional Statistical Testing Following Posterior Lumbar Fusion (PLF).\u00a0 Poster with Presentation Time.<\/li>\n<li>Arvind V, Kaji D, Kim J, Caridi J, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>.\u00a0 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Can Predict Complications Better Than Traditional Statistical Testing Following Posterior Cervical Fusion (PCF).\u00a0 Poster.<\/li>\n<li>Arvind V, Kaji D, Kim J, Caridi J, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Can Predict Complications Better Than Traditional Statistical Testing Following Fusion for Anterior Lumbar Fusion (ALF).\u00a0 Podium.<\/li>\n<li>Arvind V, Kaji D, Kim J, Caridi J, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Can Predict Postoperative Complications Better Than Traditional Statistical Testing Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF).\u00a0 Podium.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scoliosis Research Society 52<sup>nd<\/sup> Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, September 6 \u2013 9, 2017.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Cho SK<\/strong>, Kim JS, Caridi JM. The Role of Posterior Ligamentous Tension Band in Proximal Junctional Kyphosis. Podium.<\/li>\n<li>Kim JS, Kaji DA, Arvind V, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Can Predict Complications Better Than Traditional Statistical Testing Following Fusion for Anterior Lumbar Fusion (ALF). Poster.<\/li>\n<li>Hussain AK, Vig KS, Kaji DA, Kothari P, Ranson WA, Jacobs S, Ukogu CO, Kim JS, Arvind V, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. Hypoalbuminemia as an Independent Risk Factor for 30-Day Morbidity and Mortality in Cervicothoracic Spinal Tumor Excision. Poster.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques 24<sup>th<\/sup> Annual Meeting, Cape Town, South Africa, July 12 \u2013 15, 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Di Capua JF, Lee NJ, Somani S, Kaji DA, Kim JS, Kothari P, Bronheim RS, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. Nutritional Insufficiency as a Predictor for Adverse Outcomes in Adult Spinal Deformity Cases. Podium.<\/li>\n<li>Kim JS, Arvind V, Kaji DA, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Can Predict Complications Better Than Traditional Statistical Testing Following Posterior Cervical Fusion (PCF). Podium.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scoliosis Research Society Traveling Fellowship, Europe, May 6 \u2013 27, 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Barcelona, Spain, May 6 \u201310, 2017. Hosts: Ferran Pellise (Hospital Vall d\u2019 Hebron) and Francisco J. Perez-Grueso.<\/li>\n<li>Karlsbad, Germany, May 5 \u2013 13, 2017. Host: Michael Ruf (SRH-Klinikum Karlsbad-Langensteinbach).<\/li>\n<li>Moscow, Russia, May 13 \u2013 17, 2017. Host: Sergey Kolesov (NN Priorov Central Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics).<\/li>\n<li>Neustadt, Germany, May 17 \u2013 20, 2017. Host: Henry Halm (Schon Klinik Neustadt).<\/li>\n<li>Lyon, France, May 20 \u2013 23, 2017. Hosts: Pierre Roussouly (Clinique m\u00e9dico-chirurgicale des Massues) and Daniel Henri Chopin.<\/li>\n<li>Istanbul, Turkey, May 23 \u2013 27, 2017. Hosts: Azmi Hamazaoglu (Florence Nightingale Hospital) and Ahmet Alanay (Acibadem University School of Medicine).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Section on Disorders of the Spne and Peripheral Nerves 33<sup>rd<\/sup> Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, March 8 \u2013 11, 2017.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Cho SK<\/strong>, Kopjar B, Arnold P, Caridi JM. Cost-effectiveness of Novel Collagen-mimetic Osteogenic Peptide P15-based Bone Substitute vs. Local Autograft in Single-Level Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF). Podium.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Orthopaedic Research Society 63<sup>rd<\/sup> Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, March 19 \u2013 22, 2017.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Lai A, Evashwick-Rogler TW, Salandra JM, Ho L, Laudier DM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>, Hecht AC, Winkelstein BA, Pasinetti GM, Iatridis JC. A Potential Safe and Novel Drink for Preventing Pain Associated with Disc Degeneration \u2013 An In-Vivo Rat Model. Poster.<\/li>\n<li>Evashwick-Rogler TW, Lai A, Salandra JM, Purmessur D, Skovrlj B, Winkelstein BA, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>, Hecht AC, Iatridis JC. Disc Height Loss, But Not Pro-Inflammatory Cytokine or Substance P Expression, Predicts Intervertebral Disc Degeneration-Related Pain in a Rat. Poster.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><strong><em>2016<\/em><\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><strong>Cervical Spine Research Society 44<sup>th<\/sup> Annual Meeting, Toronto, Canada, December 1 \u2013 3, 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Overley SC, Merrill RK, Baird E, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>, Hecht AC, Qureshi S. Is Cervical Bracing Necessary After Single and Multi-Level Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion? A Prospective Randomized Study. Podium.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>North American Spine Society 31<sup>st<\/sup> Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, October 26 \u2013 29, 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Somani S, Kim JH, Kim J, Leven DM, Lee NJ, Kothari P, Di Capua J, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. Hypoalbuminemia as a Risk Factor following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion. Podium.<\/li>\n<li>Lee NJ, Kothari P, Steinberger J, Leven DM, Skovrlj B, Guzman J, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. Duration of Anesthesia as a Risk Factor for Postoperative Complications in Patients undergoing Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion. Podium.<\/li>\n<li>Overley SC, Merrill R, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>, Hecht A, Qureshi SA. Postoperative Bracing after One- and Two-Level ACDF: Is It Necessary? A Prospective Trial. Podium.<\/li>\n<li>McAnany SJ, Overley SC, Anwar M, Guzman J, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>, Cutler H, Hecht A, Qureshi SA. The Rate of Revision Discectomy or Eventual Need for Fusion after Open or Dilator Tube Approach for Lumbar Microdiscectomy. Podium.<\/li>\n<li>Lee NJ, Kothari P, Leven DM, Steinberger J, Guzman J, Skovrlj B, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. Frailty Index is a Significant Predictor of Complications and Readmissions following Posterior Lumbar Fusion. Podium.<\/li>\n<li>Leven DM, Kothari P, Somani S, Kim JH, Di Capua J, Kim J, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. Diabetes is a Risk Factor for Postoperative Complications in Patients Undergoing Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: An Analysis of 8720 Patients. Podium.<\/li>\n<li>Kothari P, Di Capua J, Somani S, Kim JH, Leven DM, Kim J, Lee NJ, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. Nutritional Insufficiency as a Predictor for Adverse Outcomes in Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion. Poster.<\/li>\n<li>Leven DM, Merrill R, Kim J, Meaike JJ, Suchman K, Kim JH, Bronheim R, Gidumal S, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. Fundamental Differences and Changes in Pelvic Parameters Depending on Age, Gender and Race. Poster.<\/li>\n<li>Kothari P, Lee NJ, Guzman J, Steinberger J, Skovrlj B, Leven DM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. Racial Disparity in Total Hospital Length of Stay for Adults undergoing Elective ACDF. Poster.<\/li>\n<li>Kim J, Lee NJ, Kothari P, Somani S, Di Capua J, Kim JH, Leven DM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. Age as a Risk Factor following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF). Poster.<\/li>\n<li>Somani S, Di Capua J, Kim JH, Kim J, Leven DM, Lee NJ, Kothari P, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. ASA as a Risk Factor following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF). Poster.<\/li>\n<li>Kim JH, Kim J, Lee NJ, Di Capua J, Leven DM, Kothari P, Somani S, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. Risk Factors for LOS Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF). Poster.<\/li>\n<li>McAnany SJ, Overley SC, Andelman S, Kim J, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>, Qureshi SA, Hecht A. Return to Play in Contact Athletes following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: a Meta-Analysis. Poster.<\/li>\n<li>Lee NJ, Kim J, Leven DM, Di Capua J, Somani S, Kim JH, Kothari P, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. Number of Major Complications as a Predictor for Mortality and Length of Stay in Elective Anterior Lumbar Fusion (ALF) in ACS NSQIP. Poster.<\/li>\n<li>Di Capua J, Kim JH, Somani S, Kothari P, Lee NJ, Kim J, Leven DM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. Number of Major Complications as a Predictor for Mortality and Length of Stay in Elective Posterior Lumbar Fusion (PLF) in ACS NSQIP. Poster.<\/li>\n<li>Overley SC, McAnany SJ, Andelman S, Kim J, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>, Qureshi SA, Hecht A. Return to Play in Adolescent Athletes with Symptomatic Spondylolysis without Listhesis: a Meta-Analysis. Poster.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scoliosis Research Society 51<sup>st<\/sup> Annual Meeting, Prague, Czech Republic, September 21 \u2013 24, 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Merrill RK, Leven DM, Kim JS, Meaike JJ, Suchman KI, Kim JH, Bronheim RS, Gidumal SS, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. Fundamental Differences and Changes in Pelvic Parameters Depending on Age, Gender and Race. Poster.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques 23<sup>rd<\/sup> Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, July 13 \u2013 16, 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Merrill RK, Leven DM, Kim JS, Meaike JJ, Suchman KI, Kim JH, Bronheim RS, Gidumal SS, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. Fundamental Differences and Changes in Pelvic Parameters Depending on Age, Gender and Race. Podium.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>American Orthopaedic Association-Japanese Orthopaedic Association Traveling Fellowship, Japan, May 9 \u2013 29, 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tokyo, Japan, May 10, 2016. Lecture: Sagittal Imbalance Syndrome.<\/li>\n<li>Japanese Orthopaedic Association 89<sup>th<\/sup> Annual Congress, Yokohama, Japan, May 14, 2016. Lecture: Sagittal Imbalance Syndrome.<\/li>\n<li>Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tzu, Japan, May 18, 2016. Lecture: Small Animal (Rat) Discogenic Pain Model.<\/li>\n<li>Shiga University of Medical Science, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Otsu, Japan, May 19, 2016. Lecture: Sagittal Imbalance Syndrome.<\/li>\n<li>University of Toyama Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, May 24, 2016. Lecture: Small Animal (Rat) Discogenic Pain Model.<\/li>\n<li>Tokai University School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, May 26, 2016. Lecture: Sagittal Imbalance Syndrome.<\/li>\n<li>Chiba University Graduate School of Medicine, Department of Orhopaedic Surgery, May 27, 2016. Lecture: Sagittal Imbalance Syndrome.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lumbar Spine Research Society 9<sup>th<\/sup> Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, April 14 \u2013 15, 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Di Capua J, SomaniS, Kim JH, Lee N, Kothari P. <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. Diabetes Mellitus as a Predictor for Adverse Outcomes in Adult Spinal Deformity Cases. Podium.<\/li>\n<li>Somani S, Kim JH, Di Capua J, Kothari P, Lee N, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. ASA Class as an Independent Risk Factor for Complications After Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery. Podium.<\/li>\n<li>Somani S, Kim JH, Di Capua J, Lee N, Kothari P, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. Age Stratification and Associated Postoperative Complications Following Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery. Poster.<\/li>\n<li>Somani S, Di Capua J, Kim JH, Lee N, Kothari P, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. Preoperative Anemia as an Independent Risk Factor for Complications Following Elective Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery. Poster.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 83<sup>rd<\/sup> Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, March 1 \u2013 5, 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Martin CT, Pugely A, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>, Lattes Mendoza S. Is the SRS Membership Accurately Reporting M&amp;M Data? : A Comparison of the SRS and NSQIP databases. Poster.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Orthopaedic Research Society 62<sup>nd<\/sup> Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, March 5 \u2013 8, 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Lai A, Watanabe H, Ho L, <strong>Cho S<\/strong>, Hecht A, Pasinetti G, Iatridis J. Polyphenol Metabolites Potentially Alleviate Painful Behavior Induced by Annular Injury &#8211; An In-vivo Rat Model. Poster.<\/li>\n<li>Watanabe H, Lai A, Schuchman M, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>, Hecht AC, Iatridis JC. Can Intradiscal Injection with TNF-\u03b1 Inhibitor Reduce Pain and Disc Degeneration in a Rat Model? Poster.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h1><\/h1>\n<h1><strong><em>2015<\/em><\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><strong>Cervical Spine Research Society 43<sup>rd<\/sup> Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, December 3 \u2013 5, 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Gokaslan Z, Bydon M, Rhee J, De la Garza Ramos R, Smith Z, Hsu W, Qureshi S, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>, Baird E, Mroz T, Fehlings M, Arnold P, Riew KD. Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Palsy After Cervical Spine Surgery \u2013 A Multicenter Study. Podium<\/li>\n<li>O\u2019Neill, KR, Fehlings MG, Mroz TE, Smith ZA, Hsu WK, Kanter A, Steinmetz MP, Arnold PM, Mummaneni PV, Chou D, Nassr A, Qureshi SA, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>, Baird EO, Smith JS, Tannoury C, Tannoury TY, Gokaslan ZL, Hart RA, Isaacs RE, Sasso RC, Bumpass DB, Bydon M, Corriveau M, De Giacomo A, Derakhshan A, Jobse BC, Lubelski D, Lee S, Massicotte EM, Pace J, Smith G, Than KD, Riew KD. A Multicenter Study of the Presentation, Treatment, and Outcomes of Cervical Dural Tears. Poster.<\/li>\n<li>Kothari P, Lee JN, Steinberger J, Skovrlj B, Leven DM, Shin JI, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. Morbidity and Mortality Associated with Transoral Approaches to the Cervical Spine. Poster.<\/li>\n<li>Leven DM, Lee JN, Kothari P, Skovrlj B, Steinberger J, Shin JI, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. Factors Associated with Morbidity and Mortality in Adults Undergoing Cervical Corpectomy. Poster.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, November 5 \u2013 7, 2015.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>McAnany SJ, Patterson D, Meier K, Overley SC, Cutler H, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>, Hecht AC, Qureshi SA. Cost effectiveness of open versus minimally invasive lumbar microdiscectomy: A Markov Model. Podium.<\/li>\n<li>McAnany SJ, Anwar MA, Overley SC, Kim J, Cutler H, Guzman J, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>, Hecht AC, Qureshi SA. The Rate of Revision Discectomy and Eventual Need for Fusion Following Lumbar Microdiscectomy via an Open or Dilator Tube Approach<em>.\u00a0<\/em>Poster.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>North American Spine Society 30<sup>th<\/sup> Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, October 14 \u2013 17, 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Leven DM, Shin JI,\u00a0Skovrlj B, Guzman JZ, Lee NJ, Steinberger J, Kothari P, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cComorbidities and Operative Factors Are Predictive of Mortality Following Adult Deformity Surgery\u201d\u00a0<em>(PODIUM)<\/em>. Value Award Nominee<\/li>\n<li>Skovrlj B, Steinberger J, Kothari P, Leven DM, Lee NJ, Guzman JZ, Shin JI, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cPredictors of unplanned readmission for adults undergoing elective lumbar spine fusion\u201d\u00a0<em>(E-POSTER).<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Steinberger J, Leven DM,\u00a0Skovrlj B, Shin JI, Lee NJ, Kothari P, Guzman J, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cMorbidity and Mortality Associated with Transoral Approaches to the Cervical Spine\u201d\u00a0<em>(PODIUM).\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Steinberger J, Kothari P, Guzman JZ,\u00a0Skovrlj B, Lee NJ, Leven DM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cReadmissions after Spinal Deformity Surgery\u201d<em>(E-POSTER).<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Skovrlj B, Lee NJ, Leven DM, Steinberger J, Guzman JZ, Shin JI, Kothari P, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cNutritional Status as an Adjunct Risk Factor for Increased Complications and Prolonged Length of Hospital Stay in Adults Undergoing Elective Posterior Cervical Fusion Surgery\u201d\u00a0<em>(PODIUM).<\/em> Value Award Nominee<\/li>\n<li>Steinberger J, Kothari P, Lee NJ,\u00a0Skovrlj B, Leven DM, Shin JI, Guzman JZ, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cInfluencing Factors on Length of Stay in Adults Undergoing Elective Posterior Cervical Fusion: An Analysis of the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Database\u201d<em>(E-POSTER).<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Steinberger J, Kothari P, Guzman JZ, Lee NJ, Shin JI,\u00a0Skovrlj B, Leven DM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cDuration of Anesthesia as a Risk Factor for Postoperative Complications in Patients Undergoing Posterior Lumbar Fusion\u201d<em>(PODIUM).<\/em> Value Award Nominee<\/li>\n<li>Skovrlj B, Leven DM, Lee NJ, Kothari P, Shin JI, Steinberger J, Guzman JZ. <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cImpact of Preoperative Anemia on Perioperative Outcomes in Adults Undergoing Elective Posterior Cervical Fusion\u201d<em>(E-POSTER).<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Kothari P, Guzman JZ,\u00a0Skovrlj B, Lee NJ, Steinberger J, Leven DM, Shin JI, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cMorbidity associated with pelvic fixation in patients undergoing fusion for spinal deformity: a matched propensity adjusted analysis\u201d\u00a0<em>(E-POSTER).<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Guzman JZ, Kothari P,\u00a0Skovrlj B, Lee NJ, Steinberger J, Leven DM, Shin JI, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cDoes Pelvic Fixation Increase Morbidity and Mortality in Patients Undergoing Posterior Lumbar Fusion?\u201d\u00a0<em>(PODIUM).<\/em> Value Award Nominee<\/li>\n<li>Skovrlj B, Lee NJ, Kothari P, Steinberger J, Guzman JZ, Shin JI, Leven DM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cNutritional Status as an Adjunct Risk Factor Any Major Complication, Prolonged Length of Hospital Stay, and 30 Day Unplanned Readmission in Adults Undergoing Elective Posterior Lumbar Fusion\u201d<em>(E-POSTER).<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Leven DM, Guzman JZ, Lee NJ, Korthari P,\u00a0Skovrlj B, Steinberger J, Shin JI, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cFactors Associated with Increased Length of Stay Following Adult Deformity Surgery\u201d<em>(E-POSTER).<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Lee NJ,\u00a0Skovrlj B, Kothari P, Steinberger J, Leven DM, Shin JI, Guzman JZ, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cThe Impact of Resident Involvement in Outcomes for Adults Undergoing Elective Posterior Cervical Fusion\u201d<em>(PODIUM).<\/em> Value Award Nominee<\/li>\n<li>Guzman JZ, Lee NJ, Shin JI, Leven DM,\u00a0Skovrlj B, Steinberger J, Kothari P, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cInfluence of Smoking on Wound Complications in Adults Undergoing Elective Posterior Lumbar Fusion\u201d\u00a0<em>(E-POSTER).<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Leven DM, Kothari P,\u00a0Skovrlj B, Steinberger J, Guzman JZ, Lee NJ, Shin JI, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cHigher American Society of Anesthesiology Score is an Independent Risk Factor for Complications Following Adult Deformity Surgery\u201d<em>(PODIUM)<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Lee NJ, Leven DM, Steinberger J,\u00a0Skovrlj B, Guzman JZ, Korthari P, Shin JI, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cRisk Factors for Hospital-Acquired Conditions and Associated Complications Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion\u201d<em>(E-POSTER).<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Leven DM, Lee NJ, Kothari P, Steinberger J,\u00a0Skovrlj B, Shin JI, Guzman JZ, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cRisk Factors for Readmission Following Posterior Lumbar Fusions\u201d\u00a0<em>(PODIUM).\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Kothari P, Guzman JZ, Lee NJ, Steinberger J, Shin JI,\u00a0Skovrlj B, Leven DM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cIs ASA Score a Predictor of 30 Day Perioperative Readmission in Adults Undergoing Posterior Lumbar Fusion?\u201d<em>(E-POSTER).<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Congress of Neurological Surgeons 65<sup>th<\/sup> Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, September 26 \u2013 30, 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Lee NJ,\u00a0Skovrlj B,\u00a0Shin JI, Kothari P, Guzman JZ, Steinberger J, Leven DM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cAge As A Risk Factor For Postoperative Complications In Adults Undergoing Elective Posterior Lumbar Fusion\u201d (E-POSTER).<\/li>\n<li>Guzman JZ, Steinberger J, Skovrlj B, Lee NJ, Kothari P, Shin JI, Leven DM, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cAge is An Independent Risk Factor for Post-Operative Complications and Mortality Following Adult Deformity Surgery\u201d (E-POSTER).<\/li>\n<li>Lee NJ, Steinberger J, Guzman JZ, Kothari P, Leven DM, Shin JI, Skovrlj B, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cClinical Features Associated With Venous Thromboembolism Risk In Patients Undergoing Adult Deformity Surgery: A Review Of 4,793 Patients\u201d (E-POSTER).<\/li>\n<li>Leven DM, Shin JI, Steinberger J, Skovrlj B, Kothari P, Lee NJ, Guzman JZ, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cComorbidities And Operative Factors Are Predictive Of Mortality Following Adult Deformity Surgery\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\n<li>Kothari P, Lee NJ, Skovrlj B, Steinberger J, Leven DM, Guzman JZ, Shin JI, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cComparative Analysis Between Adults Undergoing Elective Posterior Lumbar Fusion And Combined Posterior\/Interbody Lumbar Fusion\u201d (E-POSTER).<\/li>\n<li>Lee NJ, Steinberger J, Skovrlj B, Kothari P, Leven DM, Guzman JZ, Shin JI, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cComparative Analysis Of Anterior And Three-Column Osteotomies During Adult Spinal Deformity Fusion\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\n<li>Kothari P, Guzman JZ, Lee NJ, Shin JI, Steinberger J, Skovrlj B, Leven DM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cComparative Analysis Of Laminotomy And Microdiscectomy With Revisions\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\n<li>Kothari P, Guzman JZ, Lee NJ, Shin JI, Skovrlj B, Steinberger J, Leven DM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cComparative Analysis Of Standard Discectomy With Extraforaminal Discectomy\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\n<li>Kothari P, Leven DM, Lee NJ, Shin JI, Skovrlj B, Steinberger J, Guzman JZ, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cDiabetes Is An Independent Risk Factor For Reoperation And Readmission Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy And Fusion\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\n<li>Lee NJ, Steinberger J, Skovrlj B, Guzman JZ, Leven DM, Shin JI, Kothari P, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cDoes Obesity Increase Complications After Posterior Cervical Fusions: An Analysis Using The ACS NSQIP Database\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\n<li>Kothari P, Guzman JZ, Steinberger J, Skovrlj B, Leven DM, Shin JI, Lee NJ, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cDoes Pelvic Fixation Increase Morbidity And Mortality In Patients Undergoing Posterior Lumbar Fusion?\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\n<li>Kothari P, Guzman JZ, Lee NJ, Shin JI, Leven DM, Steinberger J, Skovrlj B, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cDoes Smoking Increase The Risk Of Wound Infections In Patients Undergoing Posterior Cervical Fusion?\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\n<li>Kothari P, Steinberger J, Guzman JZ, Lee NJ, Skovrlj B, Shin JI, Leven DM, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cDuration Of Anesthesia As A Risk Factor For Postoperative Complications In Patients Undergoing Anterior Cervical Discectomy And Fusion\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\n<li>Steinberger J, Kothari P, Guzman JZ, Skovrlj B, Leven DM, Lee NJ, Shin JI, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cDuration Of Anesthesia As A Risk Factor For Postoperative Complications In Patients Undergoing Posterior Lumbar Fusion\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\n<li>Steinberger J, Kothari P, Guzman JZ, Skovrlj B, Leven DM, Lee NJ, Shin JI, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cDuration Of Anesthesia As An Independent Risk Factor For Postoperative Complications In Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\n<li>Lee NJ, Kothari P, Skovrlj B, Guzman JZ, Leven DM, Steinberger J, Shin JI, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cDuration Of Operation As A Risk Factor For Increased Rates Of Complications And Length Of Stay\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\n<li>Steinberger J, Kothari P, Guzman JZ, Skovrlj B, Leven DM, Lee NJ, Shin JI, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cFactors Associated With Increased Length Of Stay (LOS) Following Adult Deformity Surgery (ADS)\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\n<li>Leven DM, Kothari P, Guzman JZ, Shin JI, Steinberger J, Skovrlj B, Lee NJ, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cFrailty\u00a0Index Is A Significant Predictor Of Complications And Mortality Following Adult Deformity Surgery\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\n<li>Kothari P, Leven DM, Lee NJ, Shin JI, Skovrlj B, Steinberger J, Guzman JZ, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cFrailty Index Is A Significant Predictor Of Complications And Readmissions Following Posterior Lumbar Fusion\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\n<li>Guzman JZ, Kothari P, Steinberger J, Lee NJ, Skovrlj B, Leven DM, Shin JI, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cHigher American Society Of Anesthesiologist (ASA) Score Is An Independent Risk Factor For Complications Following Adult Deformity Surgery (ADS)\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\n<li>Skovrlj B, Lee NJ, Kothari P, Guzman JZ, Steinberger J, Leven DM, Shin JI, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cImpact Of Operative Time On Outcomes In Adults Undergoing Elective Posterior Lumbar Fusion\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\n<li>Skovrlj B, Lee NJ, Steinberger J, Leven DM, Kothari P, Guzman JZ, Shin JI, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cImpact Of Preoperative Anemia On Perioperative Outcomes In Adults Undergoing Elective Posterior Cervical Fusion\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\n<li>Lee NJ, Leven DM, Steinberger J, Skovrlj B, Guzman JZ, Kothari P, Shin JI, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cIncidence, Outcomes And Clinical Factors Associated With Perioperative Blood Transfusion In Adults Undergoing Elective Posterior Cervical Fusion Surgery\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\n<li>Lee NJ, Leven DM, Kothari P, Steinberger J, Skovrlj B, Guzman JZ, Shin JI, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cIndependent Predictors For Hospital Acquired Conditions (HAC) And Associated Complications In Adults Undergoing Elective Posterior Cervical Fusion\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\n<li>Kothari P, Steinberger J, Lee NJ, Skovrlj B, Leven DM, Guzman JZ, Shin JI, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cInfluence Of Gender On Outcomes After Anterior Cervical Discectomy And Fusion\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\n<li>Kothari P, Steinberger J, Lee NJ, Skovrlj B, Leven DM, Guzman JZ, Shin JI, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cInfluence Of Gender On Outcomes After Lumbar Spinal Fusion\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\n<li>Kothari P, Steinberger J, Lee NJ, Skovrlj B, Leven DM, Guzman JZ, Shin JI, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cInfluence Of Gender On Outcomes After Spinal Deformity Surgery\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\n<li>Kothari P, Guzman JZ, Steinberger J, Shin JI, Lee NJ, Skovrlj B, Leven DM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cInfluence Of Smoking On Wound Complications In Adults Undergoing Elective Posterior Lumbar Fusion\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\n<li>Lee NJ, Guzman JZ, Kothari P, Steinberger J, Shin JI, Skovrlj B, Leven DM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cIs ASA Score A Predictor Of 30 Day Perioperative Readmission In Adults Undergoing Posterior Lumbar Fusion?\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\n<li>Leven DM, Steinberger J, Lee NJ, Kothari P, Skovrlj B, Guzman JZ, Shin JI, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cMalnutrition Is A Risk Factor For Major Postoperative Complications Following Adult Deformity Surgery\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\n<li>Steinberger J, Leven DM, Skovrlj B, Lee NJ, Kothari P, Guzman JZ, Shin JI, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cMorbidity And Mortality Associated With Transoral Approaches To The Cervical Spine\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\n<li>Skovrlj B, Lee NJ, Steinberger J, Leven DM, Guzman JZ, Kothari P, Shin JI, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201c Nutritional Status As An Adjunct Risk Factor For Increased Complications And Prolonged Length Of Hospital Stay In Adults Undergoing Elective Posterior Cervical Fusion Surgery\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\n<li>Kothari P, Leven DM, Skovrlj B, Lee NJ, Shin JI, Steinberger J, Guzman JZ, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cObese Class III Adults Have Significantly Greater Risk Of Multiple Complications After Adult Deformity Surgery: An Analysis Of 4,716 Patients In The ACS NSQIP Database\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\n<li>Lee NJ, Leven DM, Skovrlj B, Steinberger J, Kothari P, Shin JI, Guzman JZ, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cOperative Time Is An Independent Predictor Of Complications Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy And Fusion\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\n<li>Lee NJ, Kothari P, Leven DM, Skovrlj B, Steinberger J, Shin JI, Guzman JZ, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cOperative Time Is An Independent Predictor Of Complications Following Posterior Cervical Fusion\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\n<li>Lee NJ, Steinberger J, Shin JI, Skovrlj B, Guzman JZ, Leven DM, Kothari P, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cPatients With Noninsulin Dependant Diabetes Have Greater Risk Of Complications After Adult Deformity Surgery: An Analysis Of 4,716 Patients In The ACS NSQIP Database\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\n<li>Lee NJ, Steinberger J, Guzman JZ, Skovrlj B, Leven DM, Kothari P, Shin JI, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cPredictors Of Uplanned Readmission For Adults Undergoing Elective Lumbar Spine Fusion\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\n<li>Skovrlj B, Leven DM, Lee NJ, Steinberger J, Kothari P, Guzman JZ, Shin JI, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cPreoperative Anemia As A Predictor For Major Postoperative Complications In Elective Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\n<li>Kothari P, Guzman JZ, Lee NJ, Shin JI, Steinberger J, Skovrlj B, Leven DM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cRacial Disparity In Total Hospital Length Of Stay For Adults Undergoing Elective ACDF\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\n<li>Kothari P, Guzman JZ, Lee NJ, Shin JI, Skovrlj B, Steinberger J, Leven DM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>.\u00a0\u201cRacial Disparity In Wound Complications For Adults Undergoing Elective Posterior Lumbar Fusion\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\n<li>Leven DM, Kothari P, Guzman JZ, Skovrlj B, Lee, NJ, Steinberger J, Shin JI, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cReadmissions After Spinal Deformity Surgery\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\n<li>Lee NJ, Guzman JZ, Skovrlj B, Kothari P, Shin JI, Leven DM, Steinberger J, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cRelationship Between ASA Scores And 30-Day Readmissions In Patients Undergoing Anterior Cervical Discectomy And Fusion\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\n<li>Lee, NJ, Leven DM, Shin JI, Guzman JZ, Kothari P, Steinberger J, Skovrlj B, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cRelationship Between ASA Scores And 30-Day Readmissions In Patients Undergoing Posterior Cervical Fusion\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\n<li>Lee NJ, Skovrlj B, Steinberger J, Guzman JZ, Leven DM, Shin JI, Kothari P, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cRisk Factors For Blood Transfusion And Associated Complications Following Adult Deformity Surgery\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\n<li>Kothari P, Guzman JZ, Skovrlj B, Lee NJ, Shin JI, Steinberger J, Leven DM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cRisk Factors For Complications And Extended Length Of Stay For Patients Undergoing Anterior Fixation For Odontoid Fractures\u201d(E-POSTER).<\/li>\n<li>Kothari P, Leven DM, Skovrlj B, Steinberger J, Lee NJ, Guzman JZ, Shin JI, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cRisk Factors For Hospital-Acquired Conditions And Associated Complications Following Adult Deformity Surgery\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\n<li>Kothari P, Lee NJ, Guzman JZ, Shin JI, Skovrlj B, Steinberger J, Leven DM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cRisk Factors For Hospital-Acquired Conditions And Associated Complications Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy And Fusion\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\n<li>Kothari P, Leven DM, Lee NJ, Shin JI, Steinberger J, Skovrlj B, Guzman JZ, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>.\u00a0Risk Factors For Hospital-Acquired Conditions (HAC) And Associated Complications Following Elective Posterior Lumbar Fusion\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\n<li>Lee NJ, Leven DM, Shin JI, Guzman JZ, Kothari P, Skovrlj B, Steinberger J, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cRisk Factors For Morbidity Following Posterior Cervical Fusion\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\n<li>Leven DM, Lee NJ, Guzman JZ, Kothari P, Steinberger J, Skovrlj B, Shin JI, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cRisk Factors For Readmission Following Anterior Lumbar Fusion\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\n<li>Lee NJ, Leven DM, Kothari P, Skovrlj B, Steinberger J, Shin JI, Guzman JZ, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cRisk Factors For Readmission Following Posterior Cervical Fusion\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\n<li>Kothari P, Leven DM, Lee NJ, Shin JI, Skovrlj B, Steinberger J, Guzman JZ, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cRisk Factors For Readmission Following Posterior Lumbar Fusions\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\n<li>Kothari P, Guzman JZ, Lee NJ, Shin JI, Steinberger J, Leven DM, Skovrlj B, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cRisk Factors For Wound Complications Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy And Fusion\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\n<li>Lee NJ, Leven DM, Kothari P, Guzman JZ, Steinberger J, Shin JI, Skovrlj B, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cRisk Factors For Wound Complications Following Posterior Cervical Fusion\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\n<li>Kothari P, Leven D, Lee NJ, Shin JI, Steinberger J, Skovrlj B, Guzman JZ, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cRisk Factors For Wound Complications Following Posterior Lumbar Fusion\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\n<li>Lee NJ, Leven DM, Steinberger J, Shin JI, Kothari P, Guzman JZ, Skovrlj B, Caridi JM<strong>, Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cSurgical Approach Is Associated With Increased Rates Of Complications And Longer Length Of Stay In Adult Deformity Surgery\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\n<li>Lee, NJ, Leven DM, Kothari P, Steinberger J, Skovrlj B, Guzman JZ, Shin JI, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cSurgical Approach Is Associated With Reoperation Rates And Longer Length Of Stay In Patients Undergoing Elective Lumbar Fusion\u201d(E-POSTER).<\/li>\n<li>Kothari P, Lee NJ, Shin JI, Skovrlj B, Steinberger J, Leven DM, Guzman JZ, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cThe Effect Of Race On Patients Undergoing Elective Posterior Cervical Fusion\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\n<li>Kothari P, Guzman JZ, Lee NJ, Shin JI, Skovrlj B, Steinberger J, Leven DM, <strong>Cho SK.<\/strong> \u201cThe Effect Of Smoking On Complications In Adults Undergoing Elective Anterior Cervical Discectomy And Fusion\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\n<li>Lee NJ, Skovrlj B, Kothari P, Steinberger J, Leven DM, Guzman JZ, Shin JI, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cThe Impact Of Resident Involvement On Postoperative Complications Following Adult Deformity Surgery\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\n<li>Leven DM, Kothari P, Shin JI, Skovrlj B, Steinberger J, Guzman JZ, Lee NJ, Caridi JM, C<strong>ho SK<\/strong>. \u201cThe IncidenceAnd Predictors For 30 Day Wound Complications In Adult Deformity Spinal Fusion Surgery, An Analysis Of The ACS NSQIP Database\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\n<li>Kothari P, Leven D, Skovrlj B, Steinberger J, Lee NJ, Guzman JZ, Shin JI, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cRisk Factors for Hospital-Acquired Conditions (HAC) and Associated Complications Following Adult Deformity Surgery (ADS)\u201d (E-POSTER).<\/li>\n<li>Kothari P, Guzman JZ, Lee NJ, Shin JI, Skovrlj B, Steinberger J, Leven DM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cAge as a Risk Factor for Postoperative Complications in Adults Undergoing Elective Posterior Lumbar Fusion\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\n<li>Kothari P, Lee NJ, Guzman JZ, Shin JI, Skovrlj B, Steinberger J, Leven DM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cRisk Factors for Hospital-Acquired Conditions (HAC) and Associated Complications Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF)\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\n<li>Guzman JZ, Lee NJ, Skovrlj B, Mendoza-Lattes S, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cComparative Analysis of the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) Morbidity and Mortality (M&amp;M) database and the Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS) for Adult Scoliosis Surgery\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scoliosis Research Society 50<sup>th<\/sup> Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN, September 30 \u2013 October 3, 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Kothari PA, Steinberger J, Shin JI, Lee NJ, Guzman JZ,\u00a0Skovrlj B, Leven DM, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cInfluence of Gender on Outcomes after Deformity Spine Surgery\u201d\u00a0<em>(PODIUM).\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n<li>McNeill IT,\u00a0Skovrlj B, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cNegative Sagittal Imbalance Following Spinal Fusion for Kyphoscoliosis.\u201d\u00a0<em>(PODIUM).\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Guzman JZ,\u00a0Skovrlj B, Lee NJ, Martin CT, Pugely AJ, Gao Y, Caridi JM, Mendoza-Lattes SA, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cAccuracy of the SRS MM Database in Adolsecent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Comparison Between the SRS, NIS and KID Databases\u201d\u00a0<em>(PODIUM).<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Leven DM, Steinberger J,\u00a0Skovrlj B, Lee NJ, Kothari PA, Shin JI, Guzman JZ, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cFrailty Index is a Significant Predictor of Complications and Mortality Following Adult Deformity Surgery\u201d<em>(E-POSTER).<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques 22<sup>nd<\/sup> Annual Meeting, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, July 8 \u2013 11, 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Lee NJ, Steinberger J,\u00a0Skovrlj B, Guzman JZ, Shin JI, Kothari PA, Leven DM, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cThe Incidence and Predictors of Early Morbidity and Mortality in Adults Undergoing Elective Fusion for Spinal Deformity\u201d\u00a0<em>(PODIUM).<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Skovrlj B, Guzman JZ, Steinberger J, Kothari PA, Lee NJ, Shin JI, Leven DM, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cObese Class III Adults Have Significantly Greater Risk of Multiple Complications after Adult Deformity Surgery: An Analysis of 4,716 patients in the ACS NSQIP Database\u201d<em>(PODIUM).<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Kothari P, Leven DM, Lee NJ,\u00a0Skovrlj\u00a0B, Steinberger J, Guzman JZ, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cThe Impact of Resident Involvement on Postoperative Complications Following Adult Deformity Surgery\u201d<em>(PODIUM).<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cervical Spine Research Society European Section 31<sup>st<\/sup> Annual Meeting, London, United Kingdom, May 26 \u2013 28, 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Skovrlj B, Guzman JZ, McNeill IT, Lovy AJ, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. Is Age Associated with Increased Complication Rates in Cervical Spine Surgery? A Review of 11,765 Cases from the Scoliosis Research Society Database 2004-2007. Podium.<\/li>\n<li>Skovrlj B, Guzman JZ, Lovy AJ, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. Prevalence, Comorbidities and Risk of Perioperative Complications in HIV-Positive Patients Undergoing Cervical Spine Surgery. Poster.<\/li>\n<li>Skovrlj B, Guzman JZ, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. Effect of Increasing Pedicle Screw Size on Cervical Spinal Canal Diameter. Poster.<\/li>\n<li>Skovrlj B, Guzman JZ, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK.<\/strong> Proximal Facet Joint Violation during Pedicle Screw Instrumentation in the Cervical Spine. Poster.<\/li>\n<li>Guzman JZ, Skovrlj B, McAnany S, Qureshi SA, Hecht AC, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Undergoing Elective Cervical Spine Surgery. Poster.<\/li>\n<li>Ueda H, Skovrlj B, Cutler H, Guzman JZ, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. Current Use of Patient-Reported Outcome Instruments in Degenerative Cervical Spine Surgery. Poster.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lumbar Spine Research Society 8<sup>th<\/sup> Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, April 9 \u2013 10, 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>McAnany S, Overley S, <strong>Cho S<\/strong>, Hecht A, Qureshi S, Cutler H, Rubenstein W, Anderson M. The Rate of Lumbar Spinal Fusion Following Microdiscectomy. Podium.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Orthopaedic Research Society 61<sup>st<\/sup> Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, March 28 \u2013 31, 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Lai A, Moon A, Purmessur D, Skovrlj B, Winkelstein B, <strong>Cho S<\/strong>, Hecht A, Iatridis J. Effects of Depth of Annular Injury and Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha on Disc Degeneration and Pain. 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Poster.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>2024 Spine Summit Feb 21<sup>st<\/sup>-Feb 24<sup>th<\/sup><\/strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Surgical Approach Predicts 90-Day Readmission in Geriatric Patients with Disc Herniation Undergoing ACDF vs PCDF. Poster.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Non-White Patient Race is Associated with Higher Perioperative Costs Despite Comparable Outcomes following Elective Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: An Urban Institutional Matched Cohort Analysis. ePoster.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>How does Ethnicity affect Postoperative Outcomes following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion? ePoster.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Insurance Disparities in Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Outcomes: An Institutional Database Study. ePoster.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Performance of ChatGPT on Corroborating North American Spine Society Clinical Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Cervical Radiculopathy. ePoster.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Treatment of Acute Compartment Syndrome: Comparing Appropriate Use Criteria with Large Language Model Recommendations Utilizing Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformer. ePoster.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>AAOS 2024 Annual Meeting Feb 12<sup>th<\/sup>-Feb 16<sup>th<\/sup><\/strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Higher Perioperative Costs of Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion in Patients Aged 66 and Older: A Retrospective Analysis of 10 Years of Data from an Urban Academic Institution. Podium.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Performance of ChatGPT on Corroborating North American Spine Society Clinical Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Cervical Radiculopathy. Poster.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h1><strong><em>2023<\/em><\/strong><\/h1>\r\n<strong>51<sup>st<\/sup> Annual CSRS November 29<sup>th<\/sup>-December 2<sup>nd<\/sup><\/strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Can Generative Artificial Intelligence Provide Accurate Medical Advice?: A Case of ChatGPT vs. Congress of Neurological Surgeons Management of Acute Cervical Spine and Spinal Cord Injuries Clinical Guideline. Podium.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Comparing Risk Factors for Extended Hospital Stay After Elective Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Between NSQIP and a Single Institutional Database Using a Propensity Score-matched Analysis. E-poster.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The Role of Natural Language Processing Models in Clinical Decision Making for Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy. E-poster.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The Relationship Between Osteopenia and Subsidence Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion. E-poster.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Neurospine Congress-September 21<sup>st<\/sup>-23<sup>rd<\/sup><\/strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Osteobiologics in 2023: An Update. Symposium-Keynote Speaker<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Clinical efficacy and experience of expandable cage. Podium.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>What Is Your Lordosis?: Defining Segmental, Regional, and Global Alignment. Podium.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>58<sup>th<\/sup> Annual Meeting-Scoliosis Research Society-September 6<sup>th<\/sup>-9<sup>th<\/sup><\/strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>The Ability of ChatGPT to Address Patient Concerns Regarding Adult Degenerative Scoliosis and the Possibility of AI-assisted Resources for Patient Education. E-poster.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Education-Scoliosis Research Society-August 14<sup>th<\/sup><\/strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Perioperative Management Following Thoracolumbar Spinal Fusion: An Assessment of Global Practice: Webinar, Moderator.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Global Spine Congress-AO Spine-May 31<sup>st<\/sup> \u2013June 3<sup>rd<\/sup><\/strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Surgical Biomechanics. Moderator<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Trends In Topical Antibiotic Use After Posterior Lumbar Fusion: A Global Survey Of AO Spine Members. Podium.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Trends In Postoperative Intravenous Antibiotic Use After Posterior Lumbar Fusion: A Global Survey Of AO Spine Members. Podium.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Adopting new technologies into your daily practice. Symposium Moderator.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Debate\u20143D Navigation Should Be Used Frequently\u2014Case Presentation. Symposium.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<strong><u>\u00a0<\/u><\/strong>\r\n<h1><strong><em>2022<\/em><\/strong><\/h1>\r\n<strong>50<sup>th<\/sup> Annual CSRS Meeting-November 16<sup>th<\/sup>-19<sup>th<\/sup><\/strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>3-Level vs. 4-Level Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: Differences in Complications and Perioperative Characteristics. Podium.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Intra-operative Prevention Strategies. Symposium.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>What\u2019s New in Interbody Cage Materials? Symposium.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>An Analysis of an Urban Single-Institution Dataset of the Impact of American Society of Anesthesiologists Score on Postoperative Outcomes following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Bashar Zaidat1, BS, Jonathan S. Gal1 MD, Christopher Gonzalez1, BA, Akiro H. Duey1, BS, Eric A. Geng1, BA, Justin Tang1, BS, Renee Ren1, BA, Kush C. Shah. E-poster.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<strong><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>13<sup>th<\/sup> Asia Spine\/36<sup>th<\/sup> Annual Meeting of the KSNS- September 22<sup>nd<\/sup>-24<sup>th<\/sup><\/strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>How to Reduce Complication Rates, PJK and Revision Surgery in Adult Spinal Deformity. Symposium.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>MedED-Mt. Sinai Alumni Meeting- March 31<sup>st<\/sup>-April 1<sup>st<\/sup><\/strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Junctional Issues: Upper Instrumented Vertebra (UIV) and Lowest Instrumented Vertebra (LIV)<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Global Spine Congress- AO Spine- June 3<sup>rd<\/sup>-June 5<sup>th<\/sup><\/strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Best Practices for DVT\/PE Prophylaxis in Spine Surgery. Symposium: Updates and Controversies in DVT\/PE Prophylaxis in Spine Surgery.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Risk Factors For Readmission And Extended Length Of Stay Following Cervical Disc Arthroplasty From 2016- 2018. E-poster.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>How Are Patients Describing You Online? A Natural Language Processing Driven Sentiment Analysis Of Online Reviews on CSRS Surgeons. E-poster.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>What Are Patients Saying About You Online? A Natural Language Processing Driven Sentiment Analysis Of Online Reviews On Scoliosis Research Society Surgeons. E-poster.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<strong><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>\r\n<h1><strong><em>2021<\/em><\/strong><\/h1>\r\n<strong>CSRS 49<sup>th<\/sup> Annual Meeting- December 1<sup>st<\/sup>-4<sup>th<\/sup><\/strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Meeting Program Chair<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Scientific Program Chair<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Mildly Symptomatic Myelopathy: Wait and Watch. Debate<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Natural Language Processing of Operative Note Dictations to Automatically Generate CPT Codes for Billing. Poster.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>SMISS Annual Forum 2021-October 28<sup>th<\/sup>-30<sup>th<\/sup><\/strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>The Impact of Computer-Assisted Navigation on Charges and Readmission in Lumbar Spinal Fusion. Poster.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Differences in Predictors of Readmission and Extended Length of Stay Between Open, Minimally Invasive, and Robotic Single-Level Lumbar Fusion Surgery. Poster.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>What are Patients Saying about you Online? A Sentiment Analysis of Online Reviews on Spine Surgeons. Poster.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>What Are Patients Saying About SMISS Surgeons Online?: A Sentiment Analysis of Physician Review Websites. Poster.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>AO Spine North America Fellows Webinar- October 12<sup>th<\/sup><\/strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Achieving Proper Segmental Lumbar Lordosis Using Interbody Techniques Lecture<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>North American Spine Society (NASS) 36<sup>th<\/sup> Annual Meeting-September 29<sup>th<\/sup>-October 2<sup>nd<\/sup><\/strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Differences in charges for elective single level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion across hospital size: A nationwide readmissions database analysis. Poster.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Analysis of 90 day readmissions across hospital size: Risk factors for readmission in single level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. Poster.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>SMISS Asia\/Pacific 1<sup>st<\/sup> Annual Meeting \u2013 September 29<sup>th<\/sup>-October 1<sup>st<\/sup><\/strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Differences in Predictors of Readmission and Extended Length of Stay Between Open, Minimally Invasive, and Robotic Single-Level Lumbar Fusion Surgery. Poster.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The Impact of Computer-Assisted Navigation on Charges and Readmission in Patients Undergoing Posterior Cervical Fusion Surgery. Poster.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>What are Patients Saying about you Online? A Sentiment Analysis of Online Reviews on Spine Surgeons. Poster.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Trends in Charges and Utilization of Computer-Assisted Navigation in Cervical and Thoracolumbar Spinal Surgery. Poster<\/li>\r\n \t<li>What Are Patients Saying About SMISS Surgeons Online?: A Sentiment Analysis of Physician Review Websites. Poster.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Differences in Length of Stay Across Hospital Size in Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion. Poster.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Variations in Charges Across Hospital Size for Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: A National Level Database Analysis. Poster.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Differences in Risk Factors for 90-Day Readmission Across Hospital Size in Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion. Poster.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The Impact of Computer-Assisted Navigation on Charges and Readmission in Lumbar Spinal Fusion Poster<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>MedEd-Stryker Summer Deformity Program- August 20<sup>th<\/sup> 2021<\/strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Adjacent level disc disease: Posterior addition vs. alternatives Debate<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<em>\u00a0<\/em>\r\n\r\n<strong>16<sup>th<\/sup> Annual Meeting-Korean American Spine Society, July 1-July 3, 2021<\/strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Workshop: OR of the Future<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Severe NF1 Neuromuscular Kyphoscoliosis s\/p Previous Fusion: A Case Presentation of Revision Strategies Presentation<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Korean Society for the Advancement of Spinal Surgery, June 26<sup>th<\/sup>, 2021<\/strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>What you Need to Know If You Don\u2019t Want to Be a Deformity Surgeon: Restoring Proper Lordosis using MIS Approaches Lecture<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h1><strong><em>2019<\/em><\/strong><\/h1>\r\n<strong>8<sup>th<\/sup> Annual Globe Spine Congress, May 15-May 18, 2019<\/strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Machine Learning Can Identify Delirium Following Orthopedic Surgery Using Medical Notes B. Cho, V. Arvind, D. Kaji, I. Ye, R. Tang, A. Warburton, A. Valliani, D. Ranti, Z. Cheung, J. Kim, <strong> Cho.<\/strong> Poster.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Machine Learning Can Identify Deep Vein Thrombosis Following Orthopedic Surgery Using Medical Notes V. Arvind, B. Cho, D. Kaji, R. Tang, I. Ye, A. Warburton, Aly Valliani, D. Ranti, Z. Cheung, J. Kim, <strong> Cho<\/strong>. Poster.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Risk Factors For 30-Day Unplanned Readmissions After Posterior Lumbar Fusion: A Nationwide Readmissions Database Study B. Cho, I. Ye, R. Tang, A. Warburton, Z. Cheung, J. Kim, <strong> Cho<\/strong>. Poster.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Machine Learning Can Identify Sub-populations Of Depression That Pose Greater Risk For Post-operative Complication Following Lumbar Fusion A. Warburton, V. Arvind, B. Cho, Jun S. Kim, <strong>Samuel K. Cho<\/strong>. Poster.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Liver Disease Is A Risk Factor For 30-Day Complications Following Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery R. Tang, I. Ye, B. Cho, S. White, Z. Cheung, J. Kim,<strong> Cho. <\/strong>Poster.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The Impact Of Liver Disease On Surgical Outcomes Following Posterior Lumbar Fusion R. Tang, I. Ye, B. Cho, S. White, Z. Cheung, J. Kim, <strong> Cho<\/strong>. Poster.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Risk Factors For Thirty-Day Readmissions Due To Venous Thromboembolism Following Posterior Thoracolumbar Fusion R. Tang, I. Ye, B. Cho, A. Warburton, Z. Cheung, J. Kim, <strong> Cho<\/strong>. Poster.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Ninety-Day Readmission Following Primary Lumbar Spine Surgery N. Rubel, A. Chung, V. Arvind, M. Chang, <strong> Cho<\/strong>. Poster.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Ninety-Day Readmission Following Revision Lumbar Spine Surgery N. Rubel, A. Chung, V. Arvind, M. Chang, <strong> Cho<\/strong>. Poster.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Can C7 Slope Be Used As A Substitute For T1 Slope? A Radiographic Analysis I. Ye, R. Tang, Z. Cheung, S. White, J. Kim, <strong> Cho<\/strong>. Poster.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Ninety-Day Readmission Following Primary Lumbar Spine Surgery N. Rubel, A. Chung, V. Arvind, M. Chang, <strong> Cho<\/strong>. Poster.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Can C7 Slope Be Used As A Substitute For T1 Slope? A Radiographic Analysis I. Ye, R. Tang, Z. Cheung, S. White, J. Kim,<strong> Cho<\/strong>. Poster.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Using Machine Learning On Medical Text Can Identify Acute Kidney Injury Following Orthopedic Surgery J. Kim, V. Arvind, A. Valliani, B. Cho, D. Ranti, Z. Cheung, I. Ye, R. Tang, D. Kaji, Z. Cheung, <strong> Cho<\/strong>. Poster.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Machine Learning Can Identify Post-Operative Complications Following Anterior Spinal Fusion Using Medical Notes V. Arvind, B. Cho, D. Ranti, D. Kaji, I. Ye, R. Tang, Z. Cheung, A. Warburton, Aly Valliani, J. Kim, <strong> Cho<\/strong>. Poster.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Machine Learning Can Identify Sepsis Following Orthopedic Surgery Using Electronic Medical Records V. Arvind, B. Cho, D. Kaji, I. Ye, R. Tang, A. Warburton, A. Valliani, D. Ranti, Z. Cheung, J. Kim, <strong> Cho.<\/strong> Poster.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Delayed Extubation Following Posterior Thoracolumbar Fusion At A Tertiary Academic Institution: Risk Factors And Complications S. White, I. Ye, Z. Cheung, R. Bronheim, O. Carrillo, J. Kim, J. Gal, J. Caridi<strong>, S. Cho<\/strong>. Poster.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Machine Learning Can Identify Sub-populations Of Psychogenic Disorders That Pose Greater Risk For Post-operative Complication Following Lumbar Fusion A. Warburton, V. Arvind, B. Cho, Jun S. Kim, <strong>Samuel K. Cho.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<strong><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>\r\n<h1><strong><em>2017<\/em><\/strong><\/h1>\r\n<strong>Cervical Spine Research Society 45<sup>th<\/sup> Annual Meeting, Hollywood, FL, November 30 \u2013 December 2, 2017.<\/strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Kim JS, Arvind V, Kaji D, Caridi J, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. Intelligently Predicting Surgical Complicaions in Adult Patients Undergoing Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) Using Machine Learning. Poster.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Hussain AK, Vig KS, Di Capua J, Kaji D, Kim JS, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. Hypoalbuminemia as an Independent Risk Factor for 30-Day Morbidity and Mortality in Cervicothoracic Spinal Tumor Excision. Poster.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Vig KS, Lee NJ, Overley S, Di Capua J, Hussain AK, Kim JS, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. Trends in Opioid Utilization During Hospitalization for Cervical Spinal Fusion: A Large Scale Multicenter Epidemiological Study. Poster.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Kim JS, Dowdell J, Merrill R, Di Capua J, Arvind V, Kaji D, Overley S, McAnany S, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. The Seven-Year Cost-Effectiveness of Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion vs. Cervical Disc Arthroplasty. Poster.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>North American Spine Society 32<sup>nd<\/sup> Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, October 25 \u2013 28, 2017.<\/strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Hussain A, Vig K, Merrill R, Kim J, Mui B, Di Capua J, Dowdell J, Lee NJ, Ranson W, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>.\u00a0A Spine in Limbo: Does the Difference Between Standing and Supine Spino\u00adpelvic Measurements of Patients With Adult Spinal Deformity Correlate With Surgical Decision Making? Poster.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Vig K, Hussain A, Lee NJ, Ranson W, Kaji D, Ukogu C, Lima M, Kim J, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>.\u00a0 High ASA Classification is a Risk Factor for Short Term Adverse Outcomes Following Laminectomy for Removal of Intradural Extramedullary Spinal Tumors.\u00a0 Podium<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Vig K, Hussain A, Ranson W, Vargas L, Jacobs S, Kaji D, Lima M, Dowdell J, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. Predictors of Discharge Destination Following Elective Laminectomy for Excision of Intradural Extramedullary Spinal Tumors.\u00a0 Podium.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Di Capua J, Lee NJ, Somani S, Kim J, Kothari P, Bronheim R, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>.\u00a0 Nutritional Insufficiency as a Predictor for Adverse Outcomes in Adult Spinal Deformity Cases.\u00a0 Poster.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>\u200bSomani S, Bronheim R, Kim J, Lee NJ, Di Capua J, Kothari P, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>.\u00a0 Differences in Patient Characteristics and Operative Outcomes for 7,059 Adult Spinal Deformity Surgeries Between Neurosurgeons and Orthopedic Surgeons.\u00a0 Podium.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Di Capua J, Bronheim R, Kim J, Kothari P, Lee NJ, Somani S, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>.\u00a0 Hospital Acquired Conditions Following Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery: Predictors for the Development of HACs and HACs as a Risk Factor for Other 30 Day Complications.\u00a0 Poster.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Somani S, Di Capua J, Kim J, Bronheim R, Lee NJ, Kothari P, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>.\u00a0 Predictors of Discharge Destination Following Elective Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery.\u00a0 Poster with Presentation Time.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Arvind V, Kaji D, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>, Kim J.\u00a0 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Can Predict Postoperative Complications Better Than Traditional Statistical Testing Following Posterior Lumbar Fusion (PLF).\u00a0 Poster with Presentation Time.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Arvind V, Kaji D, Kim J, Caridi J, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>.\u00a0 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Can Predict Complications Better Than Traditional Statistical Testing Following Posterior Cervical Fusion (PCF).\u00a0 Poster.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Arvind V, Kaji D, Kim J, Caridi J, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Can Predict Complications Better Than Traditional Statistical Testing Following Fusion for Anterior Lumbar Fusion (ALF).\u00a0 Podium.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Arvind V, Kaji D, Kim J, Caridi J, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Can Predict Postoperative Complications Better Than Traditional Statistical Testing Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF).\u00a0 Podium.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Scoliosis Research Society 52<sup>nd<\/sup> Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, September 6 \u2013 9, 2017.<\/strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li><strong>Cho SK<\/strong>, Kim JS, Caridi JM. The Role of Posterior Ligamentous Tension Band in Proximal Junctional Kyphosis. Podium.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Kim JS, Kaji DA, Arvind V, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Can Predict Complications Better Than Traditional Statistical Testing Following Fusion for Anterior Lumbar Fusion (ALF). Poster.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Hussain AK, Vig KS, Kaji DA, Kothari P, Ranson WA, Jacobs S, Ukogu CO, Kim JS, Arvind V, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. Hypoalbuminemia as an Independent Risk Factor for 30-Day Morbidity and Mortality in Cervicothoracic Spinal Tumor Excision. Poster.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques 24<sup>th<\/sup> Annual Meeting, Cape Town, South Africa, July 12 \u2013 15, 2016<\/strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Di Capua JF, Lee NJ, Somani S, Kaji DA, Kim JS, Kothari P, Bronheim RS, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. Nutritional Insufficiency as a Predictor for Adverse Outcomes in Adult Spinal Deformity Cases. Podium.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Kim JS, Arvind V, Kaji DA, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Can Predict Complications Better Than Traditional Statistical Testing Following Posterior Cervical Fusion (PCF). Podium.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Scoliosis Research Society Traveling Fellowship, Europe, May 6 \u2013 27, 2017<\/strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Barcelona, Spain, May 6 \u201310, 2017. Hosts: Ferran Pellise (Hospital Vall d\u2019 Hebron) and Francisco J. Perez-Grueso.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Karlsbad, Germany, May 5 \u2013 13, 2017. Host: Michael Ruf (SRH-Klinikum Karlsbad-Langensteinbach).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Moscow, Russia, May 13 \u2013 17, 2017. Host: Sergey Kolesov (NN Priorov Central Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Neustadt, Germany, May 17 \u2013 20, 2017. Host: Henry Halm (Schon Klinik Neustadt).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Lyon, France, May 20 \u2013 23, 2017. Hosts: Pierre Roussouly (Clinique m\u00e9dico-chirurgicale des Massues) and Daniel Henri Chopin.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Istanbul, Turkey, May 23 \u2013 27, 2017. Hosts: Azmi Hamazaoglu (Florence Nightingale Hospital) and Ahmet Alanay (Acibadem University School of Medicine).<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>The Section on Disorders of the Spne and Peripheral Nerves 33<sup>rd<\/sup> Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, March 8 \u2013 11, 2017.<\/strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li><strong>Cho SK<\/strong>, Kopjar B, Arnold P, Caridi JM. Cost-effectiveness of Novel Collagen-mimetic Osteogenic Peptide P15-based Bone Substitute vs. Local Autograft in Single-Level Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF). Podium.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Orthopaedic Research Society 63<sup>rd<\/sup> Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, March 19 \u2013 22, 2017.<\/strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Lai A, Evashwick-Rogler TW, Salandra JM, Ho L, Laudier DM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>, Hecht AC, Winkelstein BA, Pasinetti GM, Iatridis JC. A Potential Safe and Novel Drink for Preventing Pain Associated with Disc Degeneration \u2013 An In-Vivo Rat Model. Poster.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Evashwick-Rogler TW, Lai A, Salandra JM, Purmessur D, Skovrlj B, Winkelstein BA, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>, Hecht AC, Iatridis JC. Disc Height Loss, But Not Pro-Inflammatory Cytokine or Substance P Expression, Predicts Intervertebral Disc Degeneration-Related Pain in a Rat. Poster.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h1><strong><em>2016<\/em><\/strong><\/h1>\r\n<strong>Cervical Spine Research Society 44<sup>th<\/sup> Annual Meeting, Toronto, Canada, December 1 \u2013 3, 2016<\/strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Overley SC, Merrill RK, Baird E, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>, Hecht AC, Qureshi S. Is Cervical Bracing Necessary After Single and Multi-Level Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion? A Prospective Randomized Study. Podium.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>North American Spine Society 31<sup>st<\/sup> Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, October 26 \u2013 29, 2016<\/strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Somani S, Kim JH, Kim J, Leven DM, Lee NJ, Kothari P, Di Capua J, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. Hypoalbuminemia as a Risk Factor following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion. Podium.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Lee NJ, Kothari P, Steinberger J, Leven DM, Skovrlj B, Guzman J, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. Duration of Anesthesia as a Risk Factor for Postoperative Complications in Patients undergoing Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion. Podium.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Overley SC, Merrill R, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>, Hecht A, Qureshi SA. Postoperative Bracing after One- and Two-Level ACDF: Is It Necessary? A Prospective Trial. Podium.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>McAnany SJ, Overley SC, Anwar M, Guzman J, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>, Cutler H, Hecht A, Qureshi SA. The Rate of Revision Discectomy or Eventual Need for Fusion after Open or Dilator Tube Approach for Lumbar Microdiscectomy. Podium.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Lee NJ, Kothari P, Leven DM, Steinberger J, Guzman J, Skovrlj B, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. Frailty Index is a Significant Predictor of Complications and Readmissions following Posterior Lumbar Fusion. Podium.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Leven DM, Kothari P, Somani S, Kim JH, Di Capua J, Kim J, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. Diabetes is a Risk Factor for Postoperative Complications in Patients Undergoing Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: An Analysis of 8720 Patients. Podium.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Kothari P, Di Capua J, Somani S, Kim JH, Leven DM, Kim J, Lee NJ, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. Nutritional Insufficiency as a Predictor for Adverse Outcomes in Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion. Poster.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Leven DM, Merrill R, Kim J, Meaike JJ, Suchman K, Kim JH, Bronheim R, Gidumal S, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. Fundamental Differences and Changes in Pelvic Parameters Depending on Age, Gender and Race. Poster.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Kothari P, Lee NJ, Guzman J, Steinberger J, Skovrlj B, Leven DM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. Racial Disparity in Total Hospital Length of Stay for Adults undergoing Elective ACDF. Poster.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Kim J, Lee NJ, Kothari P, Somani S, Di Capua J, Kim JH, Leven DM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. Age as a Risk Factor following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF). Poster.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Somani S, Di Capua J, Kim JH, Kim J, Leven DM, Lee NJ, Kothari P, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. ASA as a Risk Factor following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF). Poster.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Kim JH, Kim J, Lee NJ, Di Capua J, Leven DM, Kothari P, Somani S, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. Risk Factors for LOS Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF). Poster.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>McAnany SJ, Overley SC, Andelman S, Kim J, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>, Qureshi SA, Hecht A. Return to Play in Contact Athletes following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: a Meta-Analysis. Poster.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Lee NJ, Kim J, Leven DM, Di Capua J, Somani S, Kim JH, Kothari P, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. Number of Major Complications as a Predictor for Mortality and Length of Stay in Elective Anterior Lumbar Fusion (ALF) in ACS NSQIP. Poster.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Di Capua J, Kim JH, Somani S, Kothari P, Lee NJ, Kim J, Leven DM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. Number of Major Complications as a Predictor for Mortality and Length of Stay in Elective Posterior Lumbar Fusion (PLF) in ACS NSQIP. Poster.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Overley SC, McAnany SJ, Andelman S, Kim J, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>, Qureshi SA, Hecht A. Return to Play in Adolescent Athletes with Symptomatic Spondylolysis without Listhesis: a Meta-Analysis. Poster.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Scoliosis Research Society 51<sup>st<\/sup> Annual Meeting, Prague, Czech Republic, September 21 \u2013 24, 2016<\/strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Merrill RK, Leven DM, Kim JS, Meaike JJ, Suchman KI, Kim JH, Bronheim RS, Gidumal SS, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. Fundamental Differences and Changes in Pelvic Parameters Depending on Age, Gender and Race. Poster.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques 23<sup>rd<\/sup> Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, July 13 \u2013 16, 2016<\/strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Merrill RK, Leven DM, Kim JS, Meaike JJ, Suchman KI, Kim JH, Bronheim RS, Gidumal SS, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. Fundamental Differences and Changes in Pelvic Parameters Depending on Age, Gender and Race. Podium.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>American Orthopaedic Association-Japanese Orthopaedic Association Traveling Fellowship, Japan, May 9 \u2013 29, 2016<\/strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tokyo, Japan, May 10, 2016. Lecture: Sagittal Imbalance Syndrome.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Japanese Orthopaedic Association 89<sup>th<\/sup> Annual Congress, Yokohama, Japan, May 14, 2016. Lecture: Sagittal Imbalance Syndrome.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tzu, Japan, May 18, 2016. Lecture: Small Animal (Rat) Discogenic Pain Model.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Shiga University of Medical Science, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Otsu, Japan, May 19, 2016. Lecture: Sagittal Imbalance Syndrome.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>University of Toyama Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, May 24, 2016. Lecture: Small Animal (Rat) Discogenic Pain Model.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Tokai University School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, May 26, 2016. Lecture: Sagittal Imbalance Syndrome.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Chiba University Graduate School of Medicine, Department of Orhopaedic Surgery, May 27, 2016. Lecture: Sagittal Imbalance Syndrome.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Lumbar Spine Research Society 9<sup>th<\/sup> Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, April 14 \u2013 15, 2016<\/strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Di Capua J, SomaniS, Kim JH, Lee N, Kothari P. <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. Diabetes Mellitus as a Predictor for Adverse Outcomes in Adult Spinal Deformity Cases. Podium.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Somani S, Kim JH, Di Capua J, Kothari P, Lee N, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. ASA Class as an Independent Risk Factor for Complications After Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery. Podium.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Somani S, Kim JH, Di Capua J, Lee N, Kothari P, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. Age Stratification and Associated Postoperative Complications Following Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery. Poster.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Somani S, Di Capua J, Kim JH, Lee N, Kothari P, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. Preoperative Anemia as an Independent Risk Factor for Complications Following Elective Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery. Poster.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 83<sup>rd<\/sup> Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, March 1 \u2013 5, 2016<\/strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Martin CT, Pugely A, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>, Lattes Mendoza S. Is the SRS Membership Accurately Reporting M&amp;M Data? : A Comparison of the SRS and NSQIP databases. Poster.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Orthopaedic Research Society 62<sup>nd<\/sup> Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, March 5 \u2013 8, 2016<\/strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Lai A, Watanabe H, Ho L, <strong>Cho S<\/strong>, Hecht A, Pasinetti G, Iatridis J. Polyphenol Metabolites Potentially Alleviate Painful Behavior Induced by Annular Injury - An In-vivo Rat Model. Poster.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Watanabe H, Lai A, Schuchman M, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>, Hecht AC, Iatridis JC. Can Intradiscal Injection with TNF-\u03b1 Inhibitor Reduce Pain and Disc Degeneration in a Rat Model? Poster.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h1><\/h1>\r\n<h1><strong><em>2015<\/em><\/strong><\/h1>\r\n<strong>Cervical Spine Research Society 43<sup>rd<\/sup> Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, December 3 \u2013 5, 2015<\/strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Gokaslan Z, Bydon M, Rhee J, De la Garza Ramos R, Smith Z, Hsu W, Qureshi S, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>, Baird E, Mroz T, Fehlings M, Arnold P, Riew KD. Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Palsy After Cervical Spine Surgery \u2013 A Multicenter Study. Podium<\/li>\r\n \t<li>O\u2019Neill, KR, Fehlings MG, Mroz TE, Smith ZA, Hsu WK, Kanter A, Steinmetz MP, Arnold PM, Mummaneni PV, Chou D, Nassr A, Qureshi SA, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>, Baird EO, Smith JS, Tannoury C, Tannoury TY, Gokaslan ZL, Hart RA, Isaacs RE, Sasso RC, Bumpass DB, Bydon M, Corriveau M, De Giacomo A, Derakhshan A, Jobse BC, Lubelski D, Lee S, Massicotte EM, Pace J, Smith G, Than KD, Riew KD. A Multicenter Study of the Presentation, Treatment, and Outcomes of Cervical Dural Tears. Poster.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Kothari P, Lee JN, Steinberger J, Skovrlj B, Leven DM, Shin JI, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. Morbidity and Mortality Associated with Transoral Approaches to the Cervical Spine. Poster.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Leven DM, Lee JN, Kothari P, Skovrlj B, Steinberger J, Shin JI, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. Factors Associated with Morbidity and Mortality in Adults Undergoing Cervical Corpectomy. Poster.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, November 5 \u2013 7, 2015.<\/strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>McAnany SJ, Patterson D, Meier K, Overley SC, Cutler H, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>, Hecht AC, Qureshi SA. Cost effectiveness of open versus minimally invasive lumbar microdiscectomy: A Markov Model. Podium.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>McAnany SJ, Anwar MA, Overley SC, Kim J, Cutler H, Guzman J, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>, Hecht AC, Qureshi SA. The Rate of Revision Discectomy and Eventual Need for Fusion Following Lumbar Microdiscectomy via an Open or Dilator Tube Approach<em>.\u00a0<\/em>Poster.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>North American Spine Society 30<sup>th<\/sup> Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, October 14 \u2013 17, 2015<\/strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Leven DM, Shin JI,\u00a0Skovrlj B, Guzman JZ, Lee NJ, Steinberger J, Kothari P, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cComorbidities and Operative Factors Are Predictive of Mortality Following Adult Deformity Surgery\u201d\u00a0<em>(PODIUM)<\/em>. Value Award Nominee<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Skovrlj B, Steinberger J, Kothari P, Leven DM, Lee NJ, Guzman JZ, Shin JI, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cPredictors of unplanned readmission for adults undergoing elective lumbar spine fusion\u201d\u00a0<em>(E-POSTER).<\/em><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Steinberger J, Leven DM,\u00a0Skovrlj B, Shin JI, Lee NJ, Kothari P, Guzman J, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cMorbidity and Mortality Associated with Transoral Approaches to the Cervical Spine\u201d\u00a0<em>(PODIUM).\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Steinberger J, Kothari P, Guzman JZ,\u00a0Skovrlj B, Lee NJ, Leven DM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cReadmissions after Spinal Deformity Surgery\u201d<em>(E-POSTER).<\/em><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Skovrlj B, Lee NJ, Leven DM, Steinberger J, Guzman JZ, Shin JI, Kothari P, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cNutritional Status as an Adjunct Risk Factor for Increased Complications and Prolonged Length of Hospital Stay in Adults Undergoing Elective Posterior Cervical Fusion Surgery\u201d\u00a0<em>(PODIUM).<\/em> Value Award Nominee<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Steinberger J, Kothari P, Lee NJ,\u00a0Skovrlj B, Leven DM, Shin JI, Guzman JZ, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cInfluencing Factors on Length of Stay in Adults Undergoing Elective Posterior Cervical Fusion: An Analysis of the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Database\u201d<em>(E-POSTER).<\/em><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Steinberger J, Kothari P, Guzman JZ, Lee NJ, Shin JI,\u00a0Skovrlj B, Leven DM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cDuration of Anesthesia as a Risk Factor for Postoperative Complications in Patients Undergoing Posterior Lumbar Fusion\u201d<em>(PODIUM).<\/em> Value Award Nominee<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Skovrlj B, Leven DM, Lee NJ, Kothari P, Shin JI, Steinberger J, Guzman JZ. <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cImpact of Preoperative Anemia on Perioperative Outcomes in Adults Undergoing Elective Posterior Cervical Fusion\u201d<em>(E-POSTER).<\/em><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Kothari P, Guzman JZ,\u00a0Skovrlj B, Lee NJ, Steinberger J, Leven DM, Shin JI, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cMorbidity associated with pelvic fixation in patients undergoing fusion for spinal deformity: a matched propensity adjusted analysis\u201d\u00a0<em>(E-POSTER).<\/em><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Guzman JZ, Kothari P,\u00a0Skovrlj B, Lee NJ, Steinberger J, Leven DM, Shin JI, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cDoes Pelvic Fixation Increase Morbidity and Mortality in Patients Undergoing Posterior Lumbar Fusion?\u201d\u00a0<em>(PODIUM).<\/em> Value Award Nominee<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Skovrlj B, Lee NJ, Kothari P, Steinberger J, Guzman JZ, Shin JI, Leven DM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cNutritional Status as an Adjunct Risk Factor Any Major Complication, Prolonged Length of Hospital Stay, and 30 Day Unplanned Readmission in Adults Undergoing Elective Posterior Lumbar Fusion\u201d<em>(E-POSTER).<\/em><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Leven DM, Guzman JZ, Lee NJ, Korthari P,\u00a0Skovrlj B, Steinberger J, Shin JI, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cFactors Associated with Increased Length of Stay Following Adult Deformity Surgery\u201d<em>(E-POSTER).<\/em><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Lee NJ,\u00a0Skovrlj B, Kothari P, Steinberger J, Leven DM, Shin JI, Guzman JZ, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cThe Impact of Resident Involvement in Outcomes for Adults Undergoing Elective Posterior Cervical Fusion\u201d<em>(PODIUM).<\/em> Value Award Nominee<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Guzman JZ, Lee NJ, Shin JI, Leven DM,\u00a0Skovrlj B, Steinberger J, Kothari P, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cInfluence of Smoking on Wound Complications in Adults Undergoing Elective Posterior Lumbar Fusion\u201d\u00a0<em>(E-POSTER).<\/em><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Leven DM, Kothari P,\u00a0Skovrlj B, Steinberger J, Guzman JZ, Lee NJ, Shin JI, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cHigher American Society of Anesthesiology Score is an Independent Risk Factor for Complications Following Adult Deformity Surgery\u201d<em>(PODIUM)<\/em>.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Lee NJ, Leven DM, Steinberger J,\u00a0Skovrlj B, Guzman JZ, Korthari P, Shin JI, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cRisk Factors for Hospital-Acquired Conditions and Associated Complications Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion\u201d<em>(E-POSTER).<\/em><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Leven DM, Lee NJ, Kothari P, Steinberger J,\u00a0Skovrlj B, Shin JI, Guzman JZ, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cRisk Factors for Readmission Following Posterior Lumbar Fusions\u201d\u00a0<em>(PODIUM).\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Kothari P, Guzman JZ, Lee NJ, Steinberger J, Shin JI,\u00a0Skovrlj B, Leven DM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cIs ASA Score a Predictor of 30 Day Perioperative Readmission in Adults Undergoing Posterior Lumbar Fusion?\u201d<em>(E-POSTER).<\/em><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Congress of Neurological Surgeons 65<sup>th<\/sup> Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, September 26 \u2013 30, 2015<\/strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Lee NJ,\u00a0Skovrlj B,\u00a0Shin JI, Kothari P, Guzman JZ, Steinberger J, Leven DM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cAge As A Risk Factor For Postoperative Complications In Adults Undergoing Elective Posterior Lumbar Fusion\u201d (E-POSTER).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Guzman JZ, Steinberger J, Skovrlj B, Lee NJ, Kothari P, Shin JI, Leven DM, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cAge is An Independent Risk Factor for Post-Operative Complications and Mortality Following Adult Deformity Surgery\u201d (E-POSTER).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Lee NJ, Steinberger J, Guzman JZ, Kothari P, Leven DM, Shin JI, Skovrlj B, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cClinical Features Associated With Venous Thromboembolism Risk In Patients Undergoing Adult Deformity Surgery: A Review Of 4,793 Patients\u201d (E-POSTER).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Leven DM, Shin JI, Steinberger J, Skovrlj B, Kothari P, Lee NJ, Guzman JZ, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cComorbidities And Operative Factors Are Predictive Of Mortality Following Adult Deformity Surgery\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Kothari P, Lee NJ, Skovrlj B, Steinberger J, Leven DM, Guzman JZ, Shin JI, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cComparative Analysis Between Adults Undergoing Elective Posterior Lumbar Fusion And Combined Posterior\/Interbody Lumbar Fusion\u201d (E-POSTER).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Lee NJ, Steinberger J, Skovrlj B, Kothari P, Leven DM, Guzman JZ, Shin JI, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cComparative Analysis Of Anterior And Three-Column Osteotomies During Adult Spinal Deformity Fusion\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Kothari P, Guzman JZ, Lee NJ, Shin JI, Steinberger J, Skovrlj B, Leven DM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cComparative Analysis Of Laminotomy And Microdiscectomy With Revisions\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Kothari P, Guzman JZ, Lee NJ, Shin JI, Skovrlj B, Steinberger J, Leven DM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cComparative Analysis Of Standard Discectomy With Extraforaminal Discectomy\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Kothari P, Leven DM, Lee NJ, Shin JI, Skovrlj B, Steinberger J, Guzman JZ, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cDiabetes Is An Independent Risk Factor For Reoperation And Readmission Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy And Fusion\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Lee NJ, Steinberger J, Skovrlj B, Guzman JZ, Leven DM, Shin JI, Kothari P, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cDoes Obesity Increase Complications After Posterior Cervical Fusions: An Analysis Using The ACS NSQIP Database\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Kothari P, Guzman JZ, Steinberger J, Skovrlj B, Leven DM, Shin JI, Lee NJ, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cDoes Pelvic Fixation Increase Morbidity And Mortality In Patients Undergoing Posterior Lumbar Fusion?\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Kothari P, Guzman JZ, Lee NJ, Shin JI, Leven DM, Steinberger J, Skovrlj B, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cDoes Smoking Increase The Risk Of Wound Infections In Patients Undergoing Posterior Cervical Fusion?\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Kothari P, Steinberger J, Guzman JZ, Lee NJ, Skovrlj B, Shin JI, Leven DM, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cDuration Of Anesthesia As A Risk Factor For Postoperative Complications In Patients Undergoing Anterior Cervical Discectomy And Fusion\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Steinberger J, Kothari P, Guzman JZ, Skovrlj B, Leven DM, Lee NJ, Shin JI, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cDuration Of Anesthesia As A Risk Factor For Postoperative Complications In Patients Undergoing Posterior Lumbar Fusion\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Steinberger J, Kothari P, Guzman JZ, Skovrlj B, Leven DM, Lee NJ, Shin JI, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cDuration Of Anesthesia As An Independent Risk Factor For Postoperative Complications In Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Lee NJ, Kothari P, Skovrlj B, Guzman JZ, Leven DM, Steinberger J, Shin JI, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cDuration Of Operation As A Risk Factor For Increased Rates Of Complications And Length Of Stay\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Steinberger J, Kothari P, Guzman JZ, Skovrlj B, Leven DM, Lee NJ, Shin JI, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cFactors Associated With Increased Length Of Stay (LOS) Following Adult Deformity Surgery (ADS)\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Leven DM, Kothari P, Guzman JZ, Shin JI, Steinberger J, Skovrlj B, Lee NJ, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cFrailty\u00a0Index Is A Significant Predictor Of Complications And Mortality Following Adult Deformity Surgery\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Kothari P, Leven DM, Lee NJ, Shin JI, Skovrlj B, Steinberger J, Guzman JZ, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cFrailty Index Is A Significant Predictor Of Complications And Readmissions Following Posterior Lumbar Fusion\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Guzman JZ, Kothari P, Steinberger J, Lee NJ, Skovrlj B, Leven DM, Shin JI, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cHigher American Society Of Anesthesiologist (ASA) Score Is An Independent Risk Factor For Complications Following Adult Deformity Surgery (ADS)\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Skovrlj B, Lee NJ, Kothari P, Guzman JZ, Steinberger J, Leven DM, Shin JI, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cImpact Of Operative Time On Outcomes In Adults Undergoing Elective Posterior Lumbar Fusion\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Skovrlj B, Lee NJ, Steinberger J, Leven DM, Kothari P, Guzman JZ, Shin JI, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cImpact Of Preoperative Anemia On Perioperative Outcomes In Adults Undergoing Elective Posterior Cervical Fusion\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Lee NJ, Leven DM, Steinberger J, Skovrlj B, Guzman JZ, Kothari P, Shin JI, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cIncidence, Outcomes And Clinical Factors Associated With Perioperative Blood Transfusion In Adults Undergoing Elective Posterior Cervical Fusion Surgery\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Lee NJ, Leven DM, Kothari P, Steinberger J, Skovrlj B, Guzman JZ, Shin JI, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cIndependent Predictors For Hospital Acquired Conditions (HAC) And Associated Complications In Adults Undergoing Elective Posterior Cervical Fusion\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Kothari P, Steinberger J, Lee NJ, Skovrlj B, Leven DM, Guzman JZ, Shin JI, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cInfluence Of Gender On Outcomes After Anterior Cervical Discectomy And Fusion\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Kothari P, Steinberger J, Lee NJ, Skovrlj B, Leven DM, Guzman JZ, Shin JI, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cInfluence Of Gender On Outcomes After Lumbar Spinal Fusion\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Kothari P, Steinberger J, Lee NJ, Skovrlj B, Leven DM, Guzman JZ, Shin JI, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cInfluence Of Gender On Outcomes After Spinal Deformity Surgery\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Kothari P, Guzman JZ, Steinberger J, Shin JI, Lee NJ, Skovrlj B, Leven DM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cInfluence Of Smoking On Wound Complications In Adults Undergoing Elective Posterior Lumbar Fusion\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Lee NJ, Guzman JZ, Kothari P, Steinberger J, Shin JI, Skovrlj B, Leven DM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cIs ASA Score A Predictor Of 30 Day Perioperative Readmission In Adults Undergoing Posterior Lumbar Fusion?\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Leven DM, Steinberger J, Lee NJ, Kothari P, Skovrlj B, Guzman JZ, Shin JI, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cMalnutrition Is A Risk Factor For Major Postoperative Complications Following Adult Deformity Surgery\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Steinberger J, Leven DM, Skovrlj B, Lee NJ, Kothari P, Guzman JZ, Shin JI, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cMorbidity And Mortality Associated With Transoral Approaches To The Cervical Spine\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Skovrlj B, Lee NJ, Steinberger J, Leven DM, Guzman JZ, Kothari P, Shin JI, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201c Nutritional Status As An Adjunct Risk Factor For Increased Complications And Prolonged Length Of Hospital Stay In Adults Undergoing Elective Posterior Cervical Fusion Surgery\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Kothari P, Leven DM, Skovrlj B, Lee NJ, Shin JI, Steinberger J, Guzman JZ, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cObese Class III Adults Have Significantly Greater Risk Of Multiple Complications After Adult Deformity Surgery: An Analysis Of 4,716 Patients In The ACS NSQIP Database\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Lee NJ, Leven DM, Skovrlj B, Steinberger J, Kothari P, Shin JI, Guzman JZ, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cOperative Time Is An Independent Predictor Of Complications Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy And Fusion\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Lee NJ, Kothari P, Leven DM, Skovrlj B, Steinberger J, Shin JI, Guzman JZ, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cOperative Time Is An Independent Predictor Of Complications Following Posterior Cervical Fusion\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Lee NJ, Steinberger J, Shin JI, Skovrlj B, Guzman JZ, Leven DM, Kothari P, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cPatients With Noninsulin Dependant Diabetes Have Greater Risk Of Complications After Adult Deformity Surgery: An Analysis Of 4,716 Patients In The ACS NSQIP Database\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Lee NJ, Steinberger J, Guzman JZ, Skovrlj B, Leven DM, Kothari P, Shin JI, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cPredictors Of Uplanned Readmission For Adults Undergoing Elective Lumbar Spine Fusion\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Skovrlj B, Leven DM, Lee NJ, Steinberger J, Kothari P, Guzman JZ, Shin JI, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cPreoperative Anemia As A Predictor For Major Postoperative Complications In Elective Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Kothari P, Guzman JZ, Lee NJ, Shin JI, Steinberger J, Skovrlj B, Leven DM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cRacial Disparity In Total Hospital Length Of Stay For Adults Undergoing Elective ACDF\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Kothari P, Guzman JZ, Lee NJ, Shin JI, Skovrlj B, Steinberger J, Leven DM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>.\u00a0\u201cRacial Disparity In Wound Complications For Adults Undergoing Elective Posterior Lumbar Fusion\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Leven DM, Kothari P, Guzman JZ, Skovrlj B, Lee, NJ, Steinberger J, Shin JI, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cReadmissions After Spinal Deformity Surgery\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Lee NJ, Guzman JZ, Skovrlj B, Kothari P, Shin JI, Leven DM, Steinberger J, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cRelationship Between ASA Scores And 30-Day Readmissions In Patients Undergoing Anterior Cervical Discectomy And Fusion\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Lee, NJ, Leven DM, Shin JI, Guzman JZ, Kothari P, Steinberger J, Skovrlj B, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cRelationship Between ASA Scores And 30-Day Readmissions In Patients Undergoing Posterior Cervical Fusion\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Lee NJ, Skovrlj B, Steinberger J, Guzman JZ, Leven DM, Shin JI, Kothari P, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cRisk Factors For Blood Transfusion And Associated Complications Following Adult Deformity Surgery\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Kothari P, Guzman JZ, Skovrlj B, Lee NJ, Shin JI, Steinberger J, Leven DM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cRisk Factors For Complications And Extended Length Of Stay For Patients Undergoing Anterior Fixation For Odontoid Fractures\u201d(E-POSTER).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Kothari P, Leven DM, Skovrlj B, Steinberger J, Lee NJ, Guzman JZ, Shin JI, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cRisk Factors For Hospital-Acquired Conditions And Associated Complications Following Adult Deformity Surgery\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Kothari P, Lee NJ, Guzman JZ, Shin JI, Skovrlj B, Steinberger J, Leven DM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cRisk Factors For Hospital-Acquired Conditions And Associated Complications Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy And Fusion\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Kothari P, Leven DM, Lee NJ, Shin JI, Steinberger J, Skovrlj B, Guzman JZ, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>.\u00a0Risk Factors For Hospital-Acquired Conditions (HAC) And Associated Complications Following Elective Posterior Lumbar Fusion\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Lee NJ, Leven DM, Shin JI, Guzman JZ, Kothari P, Skovrlj B, Steinberger J, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cRisk Factors For Morbidity Following Posterior Cervical Fusion\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Leven DM, Lee NJ, Guzman JZ, Kothari P, Steinberger J, Skovrlj B, Shin JI, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cRisk Factors For Readmission Following Anterior Lumbar Fusion\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Lee NJ, Leven DM, Kothari P, Skovrlj B, Steinberger J, Shin JI, Guzman JZ, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cRisk Factors For Readmission Following Posterior Cervical Fusion\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Kothari P, Leven DM, Lee NJ, Shin JI, Skovrlj B, Steinberger J, Guzman JZ, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cRisk Factors For Readmission Following Posterior Lumbar Fusions\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Kothari P, Guzman JZ, Lee NJ, Shin JI, Steinberger J, Leven DM, Skovrlj B, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cRisk Factors For Wound Complications Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy And Fusion\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Lee NJ, Leven DM, Kothari P, Guzman JZ, Steinberger J, Shin JI, Skovrlj B, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cRisk Factors For Wound Complications Following Posterior Cervical Fusion\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Kothari P, Leven D, Lee NJ, Shin JI, Steinberger J, Skovrlj B, Guzman JZ, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cRisk Factors For Wound Complications Following Posterior Lumbar Fusion\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Lee NJ, Leven DM, Steinberger J, Shin JI, Kothari P, Guzman JZ, Skovrlj B, Caridi JM<strong>, Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cSurgical Approach Is Associated With Increased Rates Of Complications And Longer Length Of Stay In Adult Deformity Surgery\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Lee, NJ, Leven DM, Kothari P, Steinberger J, Skovrlj B, Guzman JZ, Shin JI, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cSurgical Approach Is Associated With Reoperation Rates And Longer Length Of Stay In Patients Undergoing Elective Lumbar Fusion\u201d(E-POSTER).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Kothari P, Lee NJ, Shin JI, Skovrlj B, Steinberger J, Leven DM, Guzman JZ, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cThe Effect Of Race On Patients Undergoing Elective Posterior Cervical Fusion\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Kothari P, Guzman JZ, Lee NJ, Shin JI, Skovrlj B, Steinberger J, Leven DM, <strong>Cho SK.<\/strong> \u201cThe Effect Of Smoking On Complications In Adults Undergoing Elective Anterior Cervical Discectomy And Fusion\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Lee NJ, Skovrlj B, Kothari P, Steinberger J, Leven DM, Guzman JZ, Shin JI, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cThe Impact Of Resident Involvement On Postoperative Complications Following Adult Deformity Surgery\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Leven DM, Kothari P, Shin JI, Skovrlj B, Steinberger J, Guzman JZ, Lee NJ, Caridi JM, C<strong>ho SK<\/strong>. \u201cThe IncidenceAnd Predictors For 30 Day Wound Complications In Adult Deformity Spinal Fusion Surgery, An Analysis Of The ACS NSQIP Database\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Kothari P, Leven D, Skovrlj B, Steinberger J, Lee NJ, Guzman JZ, Shin JI, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cRisk Factors for Hospital-Acquired Conditions (HAC) and Associated Complications Following Adult Deformity Surgery (ADS)\u201d (E-POSTER).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Kothari P, Guzman JZ, Lee NJ, Shin JI, Skovrlj B, Steinberger J, Leven DM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cAge as a Risk Factor for Postoperative Complications in Adults Undergoing Elective Posterior Lumbar Fusion\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Kothari P, Lee NJ, Guzman JZ, Shin JI, Skovrlj B, Steinberger J, Leven DM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cRisk Factors for Hospital-Acquired Conditions (HAC) and Associated Complications Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF)\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Guzman JZ, Lee NJ, Skovrlj B, Mendoza-Lattes S, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cComparative Analysis of the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) Morbidity and Mortality (M&amp;M) database and the Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS) for Adult Scoliosis Surgery\u201d\u00a0(E-POSTER).<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Scoliosis Research Society 50<sup>th<\/sup> Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN, September 30 \u2013 October 3, 2015<\/strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Kothari PA, Steinberger J, Shin JI, Lee NJ, Guzman JZ,\u00a0Skovrlj B, Leven DM, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cInfluence of Gender on Outcomes after Deformity Spine Surgery\u201d\u00a0<em>(PODIUM).\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\r\n \t<li>McNeill IT,\u00a0Skovrlj B, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cNegative Sagittal Imbalance Following Spinal Fusion for Kyphoscoliosis.\u201d\u00a0<em>(PODIUM).\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Guzman JZ,\u00a0Skovrlj B, Lee NJ, Martin CT, Pugely AJ, Gao Y, Caridi JM, Mendoza-Lattes SA, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cAccuracy of the SRS MM Database in Adolsecent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Comparison Between the SRS, NIS and KID Databases\u201d\u00a0<em>(PODIUM).<\/em><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Leven DM, Steinberger J,\u00a0Skovrlj B, Lee NJ, Kothari PA, Shin JI, Guzman JZ, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cFrailty Index is a Significant Predictor of Complications and Mortality Following Adult Deformity Surgery\u201d<em>(E-POSTER).<\/em><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques 22<sup>nd<\/sup> Annual Meeting, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, July 8 \u2013 11, 2015<\/strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Lee NJ, Steinberger J,\u00a0Skovrlj B, Guzman JZ, Shin JI, Kothari PA, Leven DM, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cThe Incidence and Predictors of Early Morbidity and Mortality in Adults Undergoing Elective Fusion for Spinal Deformity\u201d\u00a0<em>(PODIUM).<\/em><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Skovrlj B, Guzman JZ, Steinberger J, Kothari PA, Lee NJ, Shin JI, Leven DM, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cObese Class III Adults Have Significantly Greater Risk of Multiple Complications after Adult Deformity Surgery: An Analysis of 4,716 patients in the ACS NSQIP Database\u201d<em>(PODIUM).<\/em><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Kothari P, Leven DM, Lee NJ,\u00a0Skovrlj\u00a0B, Steinberger J, Guzman JZ, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. \u201cThe Impact of Resident Involvement on Postoperative Complications Following Adult Deformity Surgery\u201d<em>(PODIUM).<\/em><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Cervical Spine Research Society European Section 31<sup>st<\/sup> Annual Meeting, London, United Kingdom, May 26 \u2013 28, 2015<\/strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Skovrlj B, Guzman JZ, McNeill IT, Lovy AJ, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. Is Age Associated with Increased Complication Rates in Cervical Spine Surgery? A Review of 11,765 Cases from the Scoliosis Research Society Database 2004-2007. Podium.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Skovrlj B, Guzman JZ, Lovy AJ, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. Prevalence, Comorbidities and Risk of Perioperative Complications in HIV-Positive Patients Undergoing Cervical Spine Surgery. Poster.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Skovrlj B, Guzman JZ, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. Effect of Increasing Pedicle Screw Size on Cervical Spinal Canal Diameter. Poster.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Skovrlj B, Guzman JZ, Caridi JM, <strong>Cho SK.<\/strong> Proximal Facet Joint Violation during Pedicle Screw Instrumentation in the Cervical Spine. Poster.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Guzman JZ, Skovrlj B, McAnany S, Qureshi SA, Hecht AC, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Undergoing Elective Cervical Spine Surgery. Poster.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Ueda H, Skovrlj B, Cutler H, Guzman JZ, <strong>Cho SK<\/strong>. Current Use of Patient-Reported Outcome Instruments in Degenerative Cervical Spine Surgery. Poster.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Lumbar Spine Research Society 8<sup>th<\/sup> Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, April 9 \u2013 10, 2015<\/strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>McAnany S, Overley S, <strong>Cho S<\/strong>, Hecht A, Qureshi S, Cutler H, Rubenstein W, Anderson M. The Rate of Lumbar Spinal Fusion Following Microdiscectomy. Podium.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Orthopaedic Research Society 61<sup>st<\/sup> Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, March 28 \u2013 31, 2015<\/strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Lai A, Moon A, Purmessur D, Skovrlj B, Winkelstein B, <strong>Cho S<\/strong>, Hecht A, Iatridis J. Effects of Depth of Annular Injury and Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha on Disc Degeneration and Pain. 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