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Eric S. Hungness, M.D. is Associate Professor of Surgery Medical Education at Northwestern University and holds the S. David Stulberg Professorship for Advanced Surgical Education. His clinical interest in minimally invasive foregut surgery includes bariatric surgery one of the largest experiences in the world in Per-Oral Esophageal Myotomy (POEM) for the treatment of achalasia and esophageal motor disorders. Dr. Hungness is also the surgical director of the Northwestern Simulation, focusing on the use of simulation-based mastery learning in the acquisition of minimally invasive surgical skills.
Certifications and Licenses
| Surgery |
Training Experience
| 2004 | Residency, Univ. of Cincinnati Hospital |
| 2005 | Fellowship, Northwestern University, McGaw Medical Center (Northwestern Memorial Hospital) |
Education/Academic qualification
MD, University of Illinois - Chicago
… → 1996
Research interests
- Achalasia
- Bariatric Surgery
- Esophageal Motor Disorders
- Hernias / Hiatal Hernia
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Obesity
- Surgery
- Surgical Education
- Weight Management
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Cholecystectomy
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Grants 2006 2020
A Randomized Control Trial of Mesh Suture Repair Versus Traditional Suture Repair for Paraesophageal Hernia
Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Digestive Health Foundation
7/1/18 → 6/30/20
Project: Research project
Hiatal Hernia
Sutures
Learning Curve
Herniorrhaphy
Sample Size
Genes, Androgens and Intrauterine Environment in PCOS
Dunaif, A. E., Hayes, M. G., Hungness, E., Nagle, A. P. & Urbanek, M.
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
7/1/16 → 6/30/19
Project: Research project
Effect of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy on Esophagogastric Junction Distensibility
American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
11/1/15 → 10/22/18
Project: Research project
Esophagogastric Junction
Lower Esophageal Sphincter
Gastrectomy
Bariatric Surgery
Gastric Bypass
HDE Post-Approval Study (PAS) of NeuRx DPS™ for ALS
Ajroud-Driss, S., Hungness, E., Sufit, R. L. & Wolfe, L. F.
10/4/12 → 10/4/18
Project: Research project
Genes, Androgens and Intrauterine Environment in PCOS
Dunaif, A. E., Hayes, M. G., Hungness, E., Nagle, A. P. & Urbanek, M.
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
9/21/12 → 6/30/16
Project: Research project
Research Output 2000 2019
1
Citation
(Scopus)
Esophagogastric Junction Distensibility on Functional Lumen Imaging Probe Topography Predicts Treatment Response in Achalasia-Anatomy Matters!
Jain, A. S., Carlson, D. A., Triggs, J., Tye, M., Kou, W., Campagna, R., Hungness, E., Kim, D., Kahrilas, P. J. & Pandolfino, J. E., Sep 1 2019, In : The American journal of gastroenterology. 114, 9, p. 1455-1463 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Esophagogastric Junction
Esophageal Achalasia
Anatomy
Therapeutics
Pressure
5
Citations
(Scopus)
Complications of Antireflux Surgery
Yadlapati, R., Hungness, E. & Pandolfino, J. E., Aug 1 2018, In : American Journal of Gastroenterology. 113, 8, p. 1137-1147 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article
Fundoplication
Proton Pump Inhibitors
Reoperation
Esophagogastric Junction
Mechanical Stress
Laparoscopic antireflux surgery
Soper, N. J. & Hungness, E., Jan 1 2018, Fischer's Mastery of Surgery, Seventh Edition. Wolters Kluwer Health Adis (ESP), Vol. 1. p. 945-961 17 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
Laparoscopy
Peroral endoscopic myotomy for achalasia and endoluminal approaches for GERD
Auyang, E. D. & Hungness, E., Jan 1 2018, Fischer's Mastery of Surgery, Seventh Edition. Wolters Kluwer Health Adis (ESP), Vol. 1. p. 962-967 6 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
Esophageal Achalasia
Gastroesophageal Reflux
5
Citations
(Scopus)
Single-stage laparoscopic management of choledocholithiasis: An analysis after implementation of a mastery learning resident curriculum
Schwab, B., Teitelbaum, E. N., Barsuk, J. H., Soper, N. J. & Hungness, E., Mar 1 2018, In : Surgery (United States). 163, 3, p. 503-508 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Choledocholithiasis
Common Bile Duct
Curriculum
Learning
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography