Oscar Hernandez Dominguez

Dr. Oscar Hernandez Dominguez

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Academic Career Length

7Years (2020-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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ODOscar Hernandez Dominguez
Oscar Hernandez Dominguez
SYSumeyye Yilmaz
Sumeyye Yilmaz
SSScott R Steele
Scott R Steele
(1) Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide. Up to 50% of patients with CRC develop metastatic CRC (mCRC). Surgical and systemic therapy advances can now offer significant survival advantages. Understanding the evolving treatment options is essential for decreasing mCRC mortality. We aim to summarize current evidence and guidelines regarding the management of mCRC to provide utility when making a treatment plan for the heterogenous spectrum of mCRC. (2) Methods: A comprehensive literature search of PubMed and current guidelines written by major cancer and surgical societies were reviewed. The references of the included studies were screened to identify additional studies that were incorporated as appropriate. (3) Results: The standard of care for mCRC primarily consists of surgical resection and systemic therapy. Complete resection of liver, lung, and peritoneal metastases is associated with better disease control and survival. Systemic therapy now includes chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy options that can be tailored by molecular profiling. Differences between colon and rectal metastasis management exist between major guidelines. (4) Conclusions: With the advances in surgical and systemic therapy, as well as a better understanding of tumor biology and the importance of molecular profiling, more patients can anticipate prolonged survival. We provide a summary of available evidence for the management of mCRC, highlighting the similarities and presenting the difference in available literature. Ultimately, a multidisciplinary evaluation of patients with mCRC is crucial to selecting the appropriate pathway.

1 July 2020 in Air Medical Journal
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ODOscar Hernandez Dominguez
Oscar Hernandez Dominguez
AGAreg Grigorian
Areg Grigorian
MLMichael Lekawa
Michael Lekawa
SSSebastian D. Schubl
Sebastian D. Schubl
TCTheresa Chin
Theresa Chin
JNJeffry Nahmias
Jeffry Nahmias

8 June 2023 in Surgery
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Eddy P Lincango NaranjoEddy P Lincango Naranjo
Eddy P Lincango Naranjo
JCJu Yong Cheong
Ju Yong Cheong
CPChristopher Prien
Christopher Prien
TCTara M. Connelly
Tara M. Connelly
ODOscar Hernandez Dominguez
Oscar Hernandez Dominguez
SHStefan D. Holubar
Stefan D. Holubar

6 February 2024 in International Journal of Surgery
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ODOscar Hernandez Dominguez
Oscar Hernandez Dominguez
Eddy P Lincango NaranjoEddy P Lincango Naranjo
Eddy P Lincango Naranjo
RSRebecca Bs Spivak
Rebecca Bs Spivak
FAFederico Almonacid-Cardenas
Federico Almonacid-Cardenas
CPChristopher Prien
Christopher Prien
SHStefan D. Holubar
Stefan D. Holubar
Background: A colosplenic fistula (CsF) is an extremely rare complication. Its diagnosis and management remain poorly understood, owing to its infrequent incidence. Our objective was to systematically review the etiology, clinical features, diagnosis, management, and prognosis to help clinicians gain a better understanding of this unusual complication and provide aid if it is to be encountered. Methods: A systematic review of studies reporting CsF diagnosis in Ovid MEDLINE, Ovid EMBASE, Scopus, Web of Science, and Wiley Cochrane Library from 1946 to June 2022. Additionally, a retrospective review of four cases at our institution were included. Cases were evaluated for patient characteristics (age, sex, and comorbidities), CsF characteristics including causes, symptoms at presentation, diagnosis approach, management approach, pathology findings, intraoperative complications, postoperative complications, 30-day mortality, and prognosis were collected. Results: Thirty patients with CsFs were analyzed, including four cases at our institution and 26 single-case reports. Most of the patients were male (70%), with a median age of 56 years. The most common etiologies were colonic lymphoma (30%) and colorectal carcinoma (17%). Computed tomography (CT) was commonly used for diagnosis (90%). Approximately 87% of patients underwent a surgical intervention, most commonly segmental resection (81%) of the affected colon and splenectomy (77%). Nineteen patients were initially managed surgically, and 12 patients were initially managed nonoperatively. However, 11 of the nonoperative patients ultimately required surgery due to unresolved symptoms. The rate of postoperative complications was (17%). Symptoms resolved with surgical intervention in 25 (83%) patients. Only one patient (3%) had had postoperative mortality. Conclusions: Our review of 30 cases worldwide is the largest in literature. CsFs are predominantly complications of neoplastic processes. CsF may be successfully and safely treated with splenectomy and resection of the affected colon, with a low rate of postoperative complications.

11 July 2023 in Journal of Surgical Education
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NBNicole E. Brooks
Nicole E. Brooks
SMSara Maskal
Sara Maskal
VEVarisha Essani
Varisha Essani
JCJenny H. Chang
Jenny H. Chang
ODOscar Hernandez Dominguez
Oscar Hernandez Dominguez
JLJeremy M. Lipman
Jeremy M. Lipman

9 December 2025 in Colorectal Disease
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ODOscar Hernandez Dominguez
Oscar Hernandez Dominguez
SHStefan D. Holubar
Stefan D. Holubar
DJDaniel Joyce
Daniel Joyce
RSRobert Simon
Robert Simon