Steven L. Lee, M.D.
Steven L. Lee, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.A.P.
Associate Clinical Professor of Surgery
Division of Pediatric Surgery
Contact Information:
Phone: (310) 222-2702
Fax: (310) 782-1562
Email: slleemd@yahoo.com
Research Focus:
Pediatric Surgery, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Minimally Invasive (Laparoscopic and Thoracoscopic) Surgery, Neonatal Surgery, UCLA Fetal Care Center, Pectus Excavatum and Carinatum Repair, Pediatric Surgical Oncology, Vascular Anomalies
Certifications:
Pediatric Surgery, American Board of Surgery
Surgery, American Board of Surgery
Training:
Internship and Residency, General Surgery, UC Davis Medical Center
Research Fellowship, General Surgery, UC Davis Medical Center
Chief Residency, General Surgery, UC Davis Medical Center
Residency, Pediatric Surgery, Children's Hospital & Medical Center
Chief Residency, Pediatric Surgery, Children's Hospital & Medical Center
Education:
M.D., UC Davis School of Medicine
B.S., Biochemistry, UCLA
Selected Publications:
1. 2009 S.L. Lee, Sydorak RM, Marcus DM, Applebaum H. Establishing a regional pediatric surgical service in the setting of universal health care: a glimpse into the future. Journal of Pediatric Surgery.44:160-3.
2. 2009 S.L. Lee. Short and long-term anti-reflux and asthma medication use in children following Nissen fundoplication. The Permanente Journal. 13:4-11.
3. 2010 S.L. Lee, Sydorak RM, Lau ST. Laparoscopic Contralateral Groin Exploration: Is It Cost Effective? Journal of Pediatric Surgery. In press.
4. 2010 S.L. Lee, Sydorak RM, Lau ST. Air Insufflation of the Stomach Following Laparoscopic Pyloromyotomy Does Not Reliably Detect Perforation. Journal of the Society Of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons. In press.
5. 2010 S.L. Lee, Shekherdimian S, Chiu VY. Equal Access to Care Eliminates Socioeconomic and Racial Disparities in the Treatment of Appendicitis. Archives of Surgery. In press.
6. 2010 S.L. Lee, The Extended Surgical Time-Out: Does It Improve Quality and Prevent Wrong-Site Surgery? Journal of Pediatric Surgery. The Permanente Journal. In press.
7. 2010 S.L. Lee, Shekherdimian S, Chiu VY, Sydorak RM. Perforated Appendicitis In Children: Equal Access to Care Eliminates Racial and Socioeconomic Disparities. Journal of Pediatric Surgery. In press.
8. 2010 S.L. Lee, Shekherdimian S, Chiu VY. Comparison of Pediatric Appendicitis Outcomes Between Teaching and Nonteaching Instiutions. Journal of Pediatric Surgery. In press.
9. 2010 Shekherdimian S, S.L. Lee. Management of Pediatric Intussusception In General Hospitals: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Differences Based on Age. World Journal of Pediatrics. Submitted.
10. 2010 Kamrava A, S.L. Lee. Colonic Volvulus in the Pediatric Population. World Journal of Pediatrics. Submitted.
11. 2010 Johnsen H, S.L. Lee, Applebaum H. CMV Enterocolitis Presenting as Abdominal Compartment Syndrome in a Premature Infant. World Journal of Pediatrics. Submitted.
12. 2010 Yaghoubian A, Chiu VY, deVirgilio C, S.L. Lee. July effect and appendicitis. Journal of Surgical Research. Submitted.
13. 2010 Yaghoubian A, Kaji AH, Ishaque B, Park J, Rosing DK, S.L. Lee, Stabile BE, de Virgilio C. Acute Car Surgery Performed by Sleep Deprived Residents: Are Outcomes Affected? Journal of Surgical Research. Submitted.
14. Li A, Asch M, Lasky J 3rd, Sieger L, Lee SL. The Surgical Management of a Stage III Wilms Tumor Presenting With Perforated Appendicitis. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 2012 Mar 2. PMID: 22395216
15. Lee SL, Yaghoubian A, Stark R, Sydorak RM, Kaji A. Are There Differences in Access to Care, Treatment, and Outcomes for Children with Appendicitis Treated at County versus Private Hospitals? Perm J. 2012 Winter;16(1):4-6. PMID: 22529753
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