CURRICULUM VITAE
Iswanto Sucandy, M.D.
Professor of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Central Florida
Board Certified General surgery
DATE AND PLACE OF BIRTH: April 24, 1979, South Celebes, Indonesia
CITENZENSHIP: U.S.A.
OFFICE ADDRESS: Florida Hospital Tampa
Digestive Health Institute
Florida Hospital Liver Cancer Center
Advanced Minimally Invasive & Robotic Surgery
3000 Medical Park Dr, Suite 500
Tampa, FL 33613
Office Phone: (813) 615-7030
Fax: (813) 615-8350
EDUCATION: Catholic De Britto Jesuit College
Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Bachelor of Science 1994 - 1997
Airlangga University School of Medicine
Surabaya, Indonesia
Doctor of Medicine 1997 - 2003
RESIDENCY TRAINING: Geisinger Health System
Internship General Surgery 2007 – 2009
Jefferson Health
Categorical General Surgery 2009 – 2014
Chief Resident 2013 - 2014
FELLOWSHIP: Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery 2015 - 2016
UPMC Liver Cancer Center
Department of Surgery
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Advanced Gastrointestinal Minimally Invasive 2014 – 2015
Surgery and Bariatric Surgery
Department of Surgery
Yale University, New Haven, CT
LICENSURE: State of Florida ME-129245 2016
State of Pennsylvania MT-191207 (Inactive) 2013
MD-446941 (Inactive) 2014
FS-3525865 (Inactive)
State of Connecticut 1.53022 (Inactive) 2014
CSP.0057144 (Inactive ) 2015
State of California A-123560 (Inactive) 2012
CERTIFICATION: American Board of Surgery 2014
RESEARCH: Research Fellowship 2006-2007
Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery
Department of Surgery
Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
Clinical Research Assistant 2006
Hepatobiliary and Surgical Oncology
Department of Surgery
Mount Sinai Cancer Center, FL
APPOINTMENTS: Florida Hospital Tampa 2015-present
Hepatopancreatobiliary and Advanced
Minimally Invasive/Robotic Surgeon
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 2015 - 2016
Clinical Instructor in Surgery (Hepatobiliary and
pancreatic Surgery)
Yale University School of Medicine 2014 - 2015
Instructor in Surgery (Advanced GI Minimally
Invasive and Bariatric Surgery)
Yale New Haven Hospital Main 2014 - 2015
Staff Surgeon – General Surgery
Yale New Haven Hospital 2014 – 2015
Staff Surgeon – General Surgery
University of Central Florida 2017 - present
Professor of Surgery
PROFESSIONAL
ORGANIZATIONS: Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (AHPBA)
International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (IHPBA)
Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO)
American College of Surgeons (ACS)
Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)
Southeastern Surgical Congress (SESC)
Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract (SSAT)
Metropolitan Philadelphia Chapter of the American College of Surgeons
Philadelphia Academy of Surgery (PAS)
Pennsylvania Medical Society (PMS)
Montgomery County Medical Society (MCMS)
HONOR AND AWARD: Institut de Recherche contre Les Cnacers de l’Appareil Digestif 2016 - 2017
(IRCAD) Research Institute Against Digestive Cancer
Supported by SAGES
The Frederick Coller Surgical Society Travel Award 2013 – 2014
Rosenfeld Cancer Center Surgical Scholarship for Academic 2013 - 2014
and Clinical Excellence
American Board of Surgery 2012
Gold Medal Outstanding Performance in SENIOR Training
Examination
Duke University Medical Center 2011
Fellow and Resident Travel Award
American Board of Surgery 2010
Gold Medal Outstanding Performance in JUNIOR Training
Examination
1. Top Scorer American Board of Surgery in Training Examination - Department of Surgery, Geisinger
Health System 2009
2. Top Scorer American Board of Surgery in Training Examination – Department of Surgery - Geisinger Health
System 2008
3. 5 Best Medical Students , Universitas Airlangga School of Medicine 2003 (Graduation Year)
4. Distinction in Surgery, Universitas Airlangga School of Medicine- Dr. Soetomo Teaching Hospital 2003
5. 5 Best Medical Students, Universitas Airlangga School of Medicine 2002 (Clinical Science Year)
6. 5 Best Medical Students, Universitas Airlangga School of Medicine 2001 (Basic Science Year)
7. Valedictorian Catholic De Britto Jesuit Senior High School Graduation 1997
8. National Mathematic Olympics Competition - Indonesia 1997
CERTIFICATION
1. Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (AHPBA) Fellowship Certificate on Fellowship Training in Liver,
Pancreas and Biliary Tract Surgery 2015-2016
2. Certificate of Satisfactory Training in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery - October 8th, 2015
(American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery-ASMBS)
3. Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
4. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
5. Basic Life Support (BLS)
6. Fundamentals of Critical Care (FCCS)
7. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
8. Fundamental of Laparoscopic Surgery (FLS)
EXAMINATION
1. American Board of Surgery Qualifying and Certifying Examinations 2014
2. American Board Of Surgery ITE (ABSITE) PGY 5 Categorical
3. American Board Of Surgery ITE (ABSITE) PGY 4 Categorical
4. American Board Of Surgery ITE (ABSITE) PGY 3 Categorical
5. American Board Of Surgery ITE (ABSITE) PGY 2 Categorical
6. American Board Of Surgery ITE (ABSITE) PGY I Categorical
7. American Board Of Surgery ITE (ABSITE) PGY 2 Preliminary
8. American Board Of Surgery ITE (ABSITE) PGY I Preliminary
9. United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 3
10. United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 2CS (Clinical Skills)
11. United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 2CK (Clinical Knowledge)
12. United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 1
WORK / CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
1. Mount Sinai Medical Center (04/2006 - 04/2006)
4300 Alton Rd Miami Beach, FL 33140
International Postgraduate Mini-Residency Program
Supervisor : Manuel Sivina, M.D., F.A.C.S
2. Family Practice Medical Clinic (07/2005 - 09/2005)
101-8927 152 St Surrey BC V3R 4E5, British Columbia, Canada
Visiting Externship
Supervisor : Thomas Suleiman, M.D., C.C.F.P
3. Baptist Mojowarno Christian Hospital, Indonesia (01/2004-01/2005)
Jl. Merdeka 59, Mojowarno, Jawa Timur – Indonesia
Surgical Externship
Supervisor : Eddy H Tanggo, M.D., F.I.N.A
COMMUNITY SERVICE
1. 7Th Annual Asian American Women’s Health Awareness Breast Cancer Prevention and Screening
(Philadelphia 06/2011)
Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation
The American Cancer Society
Physician speaker for the Indonesian-American Community on prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment of breast
cancer)
2. Saint Paul's General Hospital Vancouver-BC, Canada (03/2005-08/2005)
1081 Burrard St Vancouver, BC V6Z 1Y6, Canada
Emergency Room and Fast Track Volunteer
3. Christ the King Cathedral, Surabaya, Indonesia (08/1997-10/2003)
Catholic Charity Medical Clinic Student Doctor
SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL/ABSTRACT PUBLICATIONS
1. Sucandy I, Cheek S, Tsung A, Marsh JW, Geller DA. Minimally invasive liver resection for primary and metastatic
liver tumors: influence of age on perioperative complications and mortality. Surg Endosc. 2017 Oct 18. doi:
10.1007/s00464-017-5880-7.
2. Sucandy I, Downs DJ. Modern Advancement in Treatment of Gallbladder Cancer. Where do we apply the
Technology. IL J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2017; 1(1): 1-3.
3. Sucandy I, Downs DJ. Role of chemotherapy for treatment of colorectal liver metastasis in modern era of liver
surgery. Current data and clinical practice in 2017. Liver Pancreas Sci. Volume 2(1): 1-2
4. Cheek SM, Sucandy I, Geller DA. Hand-assisted laparoscopic left hepatectomy: how I do it. J Hepatobiliary
Pancreat Sci. 2016 Dec;23(12):E30-E32. doi: 10.1002/jhbp.404. Epub 2016 Nov 21.
5. Sucandy I, Cheek S, Wallis JW, Tsung A, Geller DA. Long Term Survival Outcomes Of Patients Undergoing
Treatment with Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) for Primary and Metastatic Liver Tumors. HPB (Oxford). 2016
Sep;18(9):756-63. Epub 2016 Jul 9.
6. Sucandy I, Geller DA. Laparoscopic Hepatic Left Lateral Sectionectomy. Text and Video. www.csurgeries.com.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17797/yjare8xwt2.
7. Cheek SM, Sucandy I, Tsung A, Marsh JW, Geller DA. Evidence Supporting Laparoscopic Major Hepatectomy. J
Hepatobiliary Pancreat Sci. 2016 May;23(5):257-9. doi: 10.1002/jhbp.338. Epub 2016 Apr 4.
8. Sucandy I, Nadzam G, Roberts KE, Duffy AJ. Micronutrient and Metabolic Status in Morbidly Obese Patients
Undergoing Bariatric Surgery in a University Bariatric Program. Am Surg. 2016 May;82(5):116-7.
9. Sucandy I, Polavarapu H, Pezzi CM. Hypoplasia of the Spleen. Review of Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Potential
Clinical Implications. N Am J Med Sci. 2015 Aug;7(8):368-70.
10. Sucandy I, Nadzam G, Duffy A, Roberts K. Two port Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: 18 Patients Human
Experience Using the Dynamic Laparoscopic NovaTract™ Retractor. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 2016 May
24.
11. Abulfaraj M, Klar A, Sucandy I, Antanavicius G. Does preoperative diabetes mellitus affect weight loss outcome
after biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch? Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2015 Nov-Dec;11(6):1295-9.
12. Sucandy I, Klar A, Pezzi CM. Large Pseudocyst of the Spleen. Etiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment for General
Surgeons. Am Surg. 2015 May;81(5):E234-5.
13. Sucandy I, Chrestiana D, Bonanni F, Antanavicius G. Gastroesophageal Refl ux Symptoms After Laparoscopic
Sleeve Gastrectomy for Morbid Obesity. The Importance of Preoperative Evaluation and Selection. North Am J Med
Sci 2015;7:189-93.
14. Sucandy I, Abulfaraj M, Naglak M, Antanavicius G. Risk of Biliary Events After Selective Cholecystectomy
During Biliopancreatic Diversion With Duodenal Switch. Obes Surg. 2016 Mar;26(3):531-7.
15. Antanavicius G, Rezvani M, Sucandy I. One-stage robotically assisted laparoscopic biliopancreatic diversion with
duodenal switch: analysis of 179 patients. Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2015 Mar-Apr;11(2):367-71
16. Sucandy I, Nussbaum ML. Hepatic Artery Pseudoaneurysm After Surgical Treatment for Pancreatic Cancer :
Minimally Invasive Angiographic Techniques as the Preferred Treatment. North Am J Med Sci 2014;6:287-90.
17. Sucandy I, Titano J, Antanavicius G, Pezzi CM. Laparoscopic Splenic and Vessels Preserving Distal
Pancreatectomy. An Alternative Minimaly Invasive Method for Benign and Low Malignant Potential Pancreatic
Lesions. Am Surg. 2014 Jul;80(7):200-1.
18. Chrestiana D, Sucandy I. Current Management of Gallbladder Polyp. Should Cholecystectomy be Recommended
for Polyps Smaller than 10-mm ? Am Surg. 2015 Jan;81(1):101-3
19. Mejia J, Sucandy I, Steel J, Golas BJ, Humar A, Zeh H, Tsung A, Marsh JW. Indication and Outcomes of
Pancreatic Surgery After Liver Transplantation. (Experience from The University of Pittsburgh Medical
Center/Thomas E Starzl Transplantation Institute). Clin Transplant. 2014 Mar;28(3):330-6.
20. Sucandy I, Titano J, Antanavicius G. Bonanni F. Comparison of Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Versus
Biliopancreatic Diversion. N Am J Med Sci. 2014 Jan;6(1):35-8
21. Sucandy I, Antanavicius G, Bonanni F. Resolution of Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, and Hyperlipidemia After
Laparoscopic Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy. Surg Endosc 2013;27:S421.
22. Sucandy I, Antanavicius G. Does Preoperative Diabetes Mellitus Affect Weight Loss Outcome After
Biliopancreatic Diversion With Duodenal Switch? Surg Endosc 2013;27:S421.
23. Sucandy I, Antanavicius G, Bonanni F. Gastroesophageal Reflux Symptoms After Laparoscopic Vertical Sleeve
Gastrecomy for Morbid Obesity: The Importance of Preoperative Identification of Hiatal Hernia. Surg
Endosc 2013;27:S356
24. Sucandy I, Antanavicius G. Impact of Minimally Invasive/Bariatric Surgery Fellowship on Perioperative
Complications and Outcomes in the First Year of Practice. N Am J Med Sci. 2013 Jul;5(7):419-21
25. Chrestiana D, Sucandy I. Current State of Single-port Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in Children. Am Surg. 2013
Sep;79(9):897-8.
26. Rezvani M, Sucandy I, Klar A, Antanavicius G, Bonanni F. Is Single Stage Bilio-pancreatic Diversion Safe in the
Super-Morbidly Obese ? Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2013 Oct 14. pii: S1550-7289(13)00328-6
27. Sucandy I, Antanavicius G. Outcomes and Complications After Biliopancreatic Diversion Based on Age. J Obes
Weight Loss Ther (2013):180. doi: 10.4172/2165-7904.1000180
28. Chrestiana D, Sucandy I. Long Term Outcomes of Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding for Treatment of
Morbid Obesity in Adolescents. J Obes Weight Loss Ther (2013) 3: 175. doi:10.4172/2165-7904.1000175
29. Chrestiana D, Sucandy I. Current State of Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass as a Surgical Treatment
Modality for Morbid Obesity in Adolescents. J Obes Weight Loss Ther (2013) 3: 170. doi:10.4172/2165-
7904.1000170
30. Sucandy I, Tellagorry J, Kolff JW. Minimally Invasive Surgical Management of Acute Cholecystitis During
Pregnancy. Am Surg. 2013 Jul;79(7):251-2
31. Rezvani M, Sucandy I, Antanavicius G. Totally Robotic Stapleless Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy. Surg Obes Relat
Dis. 2013 Sep-Oct;9(5): 79-81
32. Rezvani M, Sucandy I, Das R, Antanavicius G, Bonanni F. Venous Thromboembolism After Laparoscopic
Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch, Analysis of 362 Patients. Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2013 Jul 22. pii:
S1550-7289(13)00242-6
33. Sucandy I, Miles M, Josloff RK. Spigelian Hernia, Diagnosis and Minimally Invasive Repair -A Case Series of 11
Patients. Am Surg. 2013 Aug;79(8):E284-5
34. Sucandy I, Abai B. Endovascular Repair of Delayed Para-anastomotic Pseudoaneurysm After Open Abdominal
Aortic Aneurysm Repair. A Relatively Simple Technique for Successful repair of a Potentially Catastrophic
Complication. Am Surg. 2013 Aug;79(8):E275-7
35. Sucandy I, Antanavicius G, Bonanni F. Outcome Analysis of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy for Morbid
Obesity. Early Experience of 100 Patients. Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons JSLS. 2013 Oct-
Dec; 17(4): 602–606.
36. Sucandy I, Kolff JW. Incarcerated Femoral Hernia in Men: Incidence, Diagnosis, and Surgical Management. North
Am J Med Sci. 2012; 4: 617-618. ISSN: 1947 – 2714
37. Antanavicius G, Sucandy I. Robotically-assisted Laparoscopic Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch.
The Utility of Robotic System in Bariatric Surgery. J Robotic Surg (2013) 7:261-266
38. Sucandy I, Rosenthal R, Szomstein S. Understanding the Reasons and Significance of Low Oxygen Saturation in
Early Postoperative Period After Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass. Am Surg 2013 May; 79(5):540-1.
39. Sucandy I, Indeck M. Abdominal Wall Endometriosis. A Gynecologic Condition Commonly Presented to General
Surgeons. Am Surg. 2013 Feb;79(2):69-70
40. Sucandy I, Indeck M. Spontaneous Hemoperitoneum. An Atypical Presentation of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor.
Am Surg. 2013 Feb;79(2):98-9
41. Sucandy I, Antanavicius G. Comparative Analysis of Gender Differences in Outcomes Following Biliopancreatic
Diversion With Duodenal Switch. Revisiting Male Gender as a Predictor for Adverse Outcomes in Bariatric
Surgery. Am Surg. 2013 May;79(5):543-4
42. Sucandy I, Leibrandt T, Antanavicius G. Do Resident Training Levels Affect Outcomes in Assisting Complex
Laparoscopic Operations ? Am Surg. 2013 Mar;79(3):325-7.
43. Sucandy I, Antanavicius G. Robotically-assisted Laparoscopic Biliopancreatic Diversion With Duodenal Switch.
Initial Experience And Outcomes from a Teaching Hospital. J Surg Res 2012 Vol. 172, Issue 2, Page 192
44. Sucandy I, Antanavicius G., Bonanni F. Outcome Analysis Of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy For Morbid
Obesity. Initial Experience Of 100 Patients With BMI > 45. J Surg Res 2012, Vol. 172, Issue 2, Page 192
45. Sucandy I, Gallagher S., Josloff KR., Nussbaum ML. Severe Clostridium Infection of Liver Metastases Presenting
as Pneumoperitoneum. Am Surg. 2012 Jul;78(7):338-9
46. Sucandy I, Abai B. Surgical Management of Cystic Adventitial Disease of the Popliteal Artery. Am Surg. 2012
Jun;78(6):333-4
47. Nakao S, Fassler S, Sucandy I, Kim S., Zebley M. Colorectal Cancer Following Negative Colonoscopy. Is 5-Year
Screening the Correct Interval to Recommend ? Surg Endosc. 2013 Mar;27(3):768-73.
48. Sucandy I, Antanavicius G. Endoscopic Retrieval of A Retained Nasogastric Tube Following Robotically-assisted
Laparoscopic Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch. A Novel Use of Endoscopic Cutter. North Am J
Med Sci. 2011; 3: 486-48. ISSN: 1947 – 2714
49. Sucandy I, Akmal M Yasir., Sheldon D. Ganglioneuroma of the Adrenal Gland and Retroperitoneum. A Case
Report. North Am J Med Sci 2011; 3:336-33. ISSN: 1947 – 2714
50. Sucandy I, Bonanni F. Surgical Management of Intestinal Malrotation During a Laparoscopic Roux en Y Gastric
Bypass. Am Surg. 2012 Feb;78(2):106-8
51. Sucandy I, Kim H., Sullivan T. Endovascular Management of the Patent Inferior Mesenteric Artery in Two Cases
of Uncontrolled Type II Endoleak After EVAR (Endovascular Aneurysm Repair). North Am J Med Sci 2011; 3: 387
- 390. ISSN: 1947 – 2714
52. Sucandy I, Nussbaum LM. Segmental Portal Vein Thrombosis Following Repeat Use of Emergency Contraceptive.
Report of an Unusual Case and Review of the Literature. Am Surg. 2012 Feb;78(2):90-1
53. Sucandy I, Kolff JW. Pneumothorax Following Laparoscopic Extraperitoneal Inguinal Hernia Repair. A Potential
Complication That Every General Surgeon Should Know. Am Surg. 2012 Feb;78(2):64-5
54. Rapp M, Strodel, WE Sheldon DG, Sucandy I, Chokshi RJ, Blansfield J. Novel Method of Stump Closure for
Distal Pancreatectomy Results in 87% Reduction in Leak Rates. Gastroenterology. 2010. May Volume 138, Issue 5,
S 1 , Pages S-876.
55. Sucandy I, Akmal MY., Gabrielsen J. Spontaneous Massive Hemoperitoneum. A Potentially Life Threatening
Presentation of A Wandering Spleen. North Am J Med Sci 2011; 3: 99-102. ISSN: 1947 – 2714
56. Bellorin O, Abdemur A, Sucandy I, Szomstein., Rosenthal RJ. Understanding the Significance, Reasons and
Patterns of Abnormal Vital Signs after Gastric Bypass for Morbid Obesity. Obes Surg. 2010 Jun 26.
57. Sucandy I., Ayers G., Bertsch JD. Surgical Management of Endoscopically Unresectable Duodenal Gangliocytic
Paraganglioma in a Patient With Recurrent Upper Intestinal Obstruction. North Am J Med Sci. 2010; 2: 545-549.
58. Sucandy I, Sharma D., Dalencourt G., Bertsch D. Gallbladder Neurofibroma: An Incidental Finding in Chronic
Epigastric Pain Symptoms. A Case Report and Review of the Literature. North Am J Med Sci 2010; 2: 496-498.
59. Sucandy I, Pfeifer C., Sheldon D. Laparoscopic Central Pancreatectomy with Pancreaticogastrostomy
Reconstruction. An Alternative Surgical Technique for a Central Pancreatic Mass Resection. North Am J Med Sci.
2010; 2: 438-441.
60. Sucandy I, Gabrielsen J., Petrick A. Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis Following Laparoscopic Paraesophageal
Hernia Repair. Potential Complication Related to Minimal Access Surgery in a Patient with Undiagnosed
Hypercoagulability. North Am J Med Sci. 2010; 2: 329-332.
61. Sucandy I, Szomstein S., Rosenthal R. Palmar Staining Following Methylene Blue Leak Test During
Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 2010 Jul-Aug;20(6):563-4.
62. Constantinou C., Sucandy I, Ramenofksy M. Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy for Biliary Dyskinesia in Children:
Report of 100 Cases from a Single Institution. Am Surg. 2008 Jul;74(7):587-92
63. Tucker O, Sucandy I, Escalante T, Szomstein S, Rosenthal R. Revisional Surgery After Failed Laparoscopic
Adjustable Gastric Banding. Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2008 Nov-Dec;4(6):740-7.
64. Legaspi A, Sucandy I. Management of Hepatocellular Carcinoma with Ultrasound Guided Laparoscopic Radio
Frequency Ablation. Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2007 Feb; 14, P132, 71.
65. Sucandy I, Tucker O, Szomstein S, Rosenthal R. The Role of Early Upper Gastrointestinal Contrast Studies after
Laparosopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass. Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2007 May; 3(3): 312.
66. Szomstein S, Radulescu M, Lalor P, Sucandy I, Rosenthal R. How We Do Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy.
Article and Online Digital Video Library. Contemporary Surgery. 2008 Mar; 64(3): 126-130.
67. Szomstein S, Sucandy I. Surgical Options for Morbid Obesity. South Florida Hospital News. 2007 Aug; 2(2): 26.
68. Tucker O, Sucandy I, Escalante T, Szomstein S, Rosenthal R. Morbidity Associated with Laparoscopic Adjustable
Gastric Banding Requiring Revisional Surgery. Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2007 May; 3(3): 354.
69. Tucker O, Sucandy I, Escalante T, Szomstein S, Rosenthal R. Revisional Bariatric Surgery. Surg Obes Relat Dis.
2007 May; 3(3): 328-329
ORAL/ PODIUM PRESENTATIONS
1. Attili A, Sucandy I, Patel N, Spence J, Luberice K, Bordeau T, Ross S, Rosemurgery A. Outcomes of Extended
Hepatectomy for Hepatobiliary Tumors. Who is More Important Than Where. Academic Surgical Congress Annual
Scientific Meeting 1 February 2018, Jacksonville, FL
2. Sucandy I, Cheek S, Tsung A, Marsh JW, Geller DA. Long Term Survival and Surgical Outcomes of Minimally
Invasive Liver Resection for Primary and Metastatic Liver Tumors. A 15-Year Experience. Americas
HepatoPancreatoBiliary Association (AHPBA) Annual Scientific Meeting March 29 -April 2, 2017, Miami Beach,
FL.
3. Sucandy I, Cheek S, Tsung A, Marsh JW, Geller DA. Minimally Invasive Liver Resection for Primary and
Metastatic Liver Tumors. Influence of Age on Perioperative Complications and Mortality. Americas
HepatoPancreatoBiliary Association (AHPBA) Annual Scientific Meeting March 29 -April 2, 2017, Miami Beach,
FL.
4. Sucandy I, Rosemurgy A. The Role of Robotics in Complex Abdominal Surgery. American Society of Abdominal
Surgeon (ASAS) 55th Annual Scientific Meeting, 4 November 2016, Tampa, FL.
5. Sucandy I, Ross SB. Moderating Live-Surgery as a Bedside Surgeon at Florida Hospital Tampa. Robotic Distal
Pancreatectomy for Pancreatic Body Lesion. American Society of Abdominal Surgeon (ASAS) 55th Annual Scientific
Meeting, 4 November 2016, Tampa, FL.
6. Sucandy I, Ross SB. Moderating Live-Surgery at Florida Hospital Tampa. Laparoendoscopic Single Site
Cholecystectomy (LESS Cholecystectomy). American Society of Abdominal Surgeon (ASAS) 55th Annual Scientific
Meeting, 4 November 2016, Tampa, FL.
7. Sucandy I. Common Benign and Malignant Liver Tumors. American Society of Abdominal Surgeon (ASAS) 55th
Annual Scientific Meeting at Embassy Suites Downtown, 5 November 2016, Tampa, FL.
8. Sucandy I. Laparoscopic Left Lateral Sectionectomy for a Large Symptomatic Focal Nodular Hyperplasia. Video
of Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques. American Society of Abdominal Surgeon (ASAS) 55th Annual Scientific
Meeting at Embassy Suites Downtown, 5 November 2016, Tampa, FL.
9. Sucandy I. Robotic Formal Left Hemihepatectomy. Video of Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques.
American Society of Abdominal Surgeon (ASAS) 55th Annual Scientific Meeting at Embassy Suites Downtown, 5
November 2016, Tampa, FL.
10. Sucandy I, Cheek MS. Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Treatment for Colorectal Liver Metastasis. Americas Hepato-
Pancreato-Biliary Association Teleconference / Fellowship Council. AHPBA, 5 April 2016, Pittsburgh, PA
11. Abulfaraj M, Sucandy I, Naglak M, Antanavicius G. Risk of Biliary Events After Selective Cholecystectomy
During Biliopancreatic Diversion With Duodenal Switch. The American College of Surgeons (ACS) 100th Clinical
Congress 2014, Moscone Center, San Francisco, CA
12. Yushuva A, Samayoa XA, Sucandy I, Kim S, Zebley M, Fassler S. Outcomes of Survival in Converted
Laparoscopic Resections for Colorectal Malignancy Over a 10-Year Period. Pennsylvania Society of Colon and
Rectal Surgeons Meeting, 15 March 2013, Union League, Philadelphia, PA
13. Sucandy I, Titano J, Antanavicius G, Pezzi CM. Laparoscopic Splenic and Vessels Preserving Distal
Pancreatectomy. An Alternative Minimaly Invasive Method for Benign and Low Malignant Potential Pancreatic
Lesions. The Southeastern Surgical Congress 2014, Savannah, GA
14. Rezvani M, Sucandy I, Antanavicius G. Totally Robotic Stapleless Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (Video). The
Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting 2013, Baltimore, MD
15. Sucandy I, Antanavicius G. Resolution of Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus and Hyperlipidemia After Laparoscopic
Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch. The Frederick A Coller Society/The University of Michigan
Annual Meeting 2012, Annapolis, MD
16. Sucandy I, Titano J, Antanavicius G, Pezzi CM. Laparoscopic Splenic and Vessels Preserving Distal
Pancreatectomy. Visiting Professor of Surgery Conference - Jan Franko, M.D, F.A.C.S, F.S.S.O (Mercy Catholic
Medical Center, Des Moines, IO). The Department of Surgery, Abington Memorial Hospital, Abington, PA
17. Sucandy I, Antanavicius G. Robotically-assisted Laparoscopic Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch.
Four Year Experience With Robotic System in Bariatric Surgery. The Clinical Robotic Surgery Association Annual
Meeting 2012, Chicago, IL.
18. Sucandy I, Antanavicius G. Robotically-assited Laparoscopic Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch. The
Utility of Robotic System in Bariatric Surgery. The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons/
International Pediatric Endosurgery Group Annual Meeting , 3-7 March 2012, San Diego, CA
19. Nakao S., Sucandy I, Kim S., Zebley M., Fassler S., Harper S., Nejman J. Colorectal Cancer Following Negative
Colonoscopy. Is 5-Year Screening the Correct Interval to Recommend ? The Society of American Gastrointestinal
and Endoscopic Surgeons/ International Pediatric Endosurgery Group Annual Meeting , 3-7 March 2012, San
Diego, CA
20. Sucandy I, Antanavicius G. Robotically-assisted Laparoscopic Biliopancreatic Diversion With Duodenal Switch.
Initial Experience And Outcomes From A Teaching Hospital. The 7th Annual Academic Surgical Congress. 14-16
February 2012. Las Vegas, NV
21. Sucandy I, Antanavicius G., Bonanni F. Outcome Analysis Of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy For Morbid
Obesity. Initial Experience Of 100 Patients With BMI>45. The 7th Annual Academic Surgical Congress. 14-16
February 2012. Las Vegas, Nevada
22. Sucandy I, Antanavicius G., Bonanni F. Comparison of Weight Loss Outcome After Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy
and Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch in the Super-Obese Population. The Frederick A Coller
Society/ The University of Michigan Annual Meeting 2011, Napa Valley, CA
23. Sucandy I, Antanavicius G. Assisting Skills in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Among Different Level of Surgical
Residents in a Program with Early Introduction of Laparoscopic Training. The Keystone Chapter of the American
College of Surgeon Annual Scientific Meeting 2010 , Harrisburg, PA
24. Sucandy I, Kolff WJ. Pneumothorax Following Laparoscopic Extraperitoneal Inguinal Hernia Repair. A Potential
Complication That Every General Surgeon Should Know. The Keystone Chapter of the American College of
Surgeon Annual Scientific Meeting 2010 , Harrisburg, PA
25. Sucandy I, Antanavicius G., Kukora JS. Robotically Assisted Laparoscopic Biliopancreatic Diversion with
Duodenal Switch: Initial Experience of 42 Patients. The Frederick A Coller Society/ The University of Michigan
Annual Meeting 23 September 2010, Ann Arbor, MI.
26. Antanvicius G, Sucandy I. Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch. Our
Experience. The Midwest Minimally Invasive Surgery Teleconference. Presenter: Abington Memorial Hospital 4
June 2010 , Abington, PA.
27. Antanavicius G., Sucandy I. Robotically Assisted Laparoscopic Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch:
Initial Experience of 42 Patients. The International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorder
Annual Scientific Meeting 2010. Long Beach Convention Center, Los Angeles, LA.
28. Antanavicius G, Sucandy I. Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch:
Initial Experience of 24 Cases. The World Congress of Clinical Robotic Surgery Association 2009, Chicago, IL.
29. Umoh N, Sucandy I, Dancea H, Choi L. Predictors of Fulminant Colitis and Mortality in Patients with
Clostridium Difficile Infection. The American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting 2009.
Hollywood, FL.
30. Sucandy I, Pfeifer C., Sheldon D. Laparoscopic Central Pancreatectomy with Pancreaticogastrostomy
Reconstruction. The Keystone Chapter of the American College of Surgeons Meeting 2008, Harrisburg, PA.
31. Sucandy I, Fedor L, Indeck M. Abdominal Wall Endometriosis : A Gynecologic Related Condition Commonly
Presented to General Surgeon. A Case Report and Review of the Literature. The Keystone Chapter of the American
College of Surgeon Meeting 2008, Harrisburg, PA
32. Sucandy I, Indeck M. Spontaneous Hemoperitoneum: An Atypical Presentation of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor.
A Case Report and Review of the Literature. The Keystone Chapter of the American College of Surgeon Meeting
2008 , Harrisburg, PA
33. Sucandy I, Pfeifer C, Gabrielsen J, Akmal Y, Petrick T A. Hemoperitoneum : A potentially life threatening
manifestation of undiagnosed wandering spleen. The Keystone Chapter of the American College of Surgeon Meeting
2008, Harrisburg, PA
34. Constantinou C, Sucandy I, Ramenofsky M. Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy for Biliary Dyskinesia in Children:
Report of 100 Cases from a Single Institution. The Southeastern Surgical Congress 2008. Birmingham, AL.
35. Sucandy I, Tucker O., Szomstein S., Rosenthal R. The Role of Early Routine Upper Gastrointestinal Contrast Study
After Laparoscopic Roux en Y Gastric Bypass. The Cleveland Clinic Florida Research Week 2007. Weston, FL.
POSTER PRESENTATIONS
1. Sharona Ross, Darrell Downs, Iswanto Sucandy, Alexander Rosemurgy. The Use of 3D Multimodal Virtual
Reality Technology in Planning and Undertaking of a Pancreatic Resection : A Case Report. Digestive Disease
Week (DDW)/The Society of Surgery of the Alimentary Tract (SSAT) 58th Annual Scientific Meeting 2017, Chicago,
IL.
2. Sucandy I, Nadzam G, Duffy AJ, Roberts KE. First Human Experience Using the Dynamic Laparoscopic
NovaTract(tm) Retractor. Initial Experience of 18 Patients. The Society of American Gastrointestinal and
Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) Annual Meeting 2015, Nashville, TN
3. Sucandy I, Das R, Abulfaraj M, Antanavicius G. Management of Duodenal Leiomyoma During Robotically-
assisted Laparoscopic Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch for Morbid Obesity. The Southeastern
Surgical Congress 2015, Chattanooga, TN
4. Sucandy I, Nadzam G, Roberts KE, Duffy AJ. Micronutrient and Metabolic Status in Morbidly Obese Patients
Undergoing Bariatric Surgery in a University Bariatric Program. The Society of American Gastrointestinal and
Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) Annual Meeting 2015, Nashville, TN
5. Sucandy I, Abulfaraj M, Das R, Antanavicius G. Management of Duodenal Leiomyoma During Robotically-
assisted Laparoscopic Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch for Morbid Obesity. Southeastern Surgical
Congress 2015 Annual Scientific Meeting, Chattanooga, TN
6. Sucandy I, Antanavicius G. Insufficient Weight Loss and Weight Regain After Bariatric Operation. Does
Laparoscopic Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch Stand the Test of Time? The Society of American
Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) Annual Meeting 2014, Salt Lake City, UT
7. Sucandy I, Antanavicius G. Robotically-Assisted Laparoscopic Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch.
Learning Curve and Progress in Five Years of Practice. The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic
Surgeons (SAGES) Annual Meeting 2014, Salt Lake City, UT
8. Chrestiana D, Sucandy I. Current Management of Gallbladder Polyp. Should Cholecystectomy be Recommended
for Polyps Smaller than 10-mm ? Southeastern Surgical Congress Feb 2014 Annual Scientific Meeting, Savannah,
GA
9. Sucandy I, Antanavicius G. Single Stage Robotically-Assisted Laparoscopic Biliopancreatic Diversion with
Duodenal Switch. Five Year Experience of 179 Patients. Obesity Week - The American Society of Bariatric and
Metabolic Surgery (ASMBS) Annual Scientific Meeting 2013, Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA
10. Sucandy I, Antanavicius G. Resolution of Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, and Hyperlipidemia after Laparoscopic
Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy. Pennsylvania Medical Society Annual Meeting 2013, Hershey Convention Center,
Hershey , PA
11. Yushuva A, Samayoa XA, Sucandy I, Kim S, Zebley M, Fassler S. Outcomes of Survival in Converted
Laparoscopic Resections for Colorectal Malignancy Over a 10-Year Period. The Society for Surgery of the
Alimentary Tract (SSAT) 54th Annual Scientific Meeting, 17-21 May 2013, Orlando, FL
12. Sucandy I, Yushuva A, Fassler S, Kim S, Zebley M. Adequacy of Lymphadenectomy During Laparoscopic
Colorectal Operation for Cancer. A Decade Experience from A Major Suburban Tertiary Center. The Society of
Surgical Oncology (SSO) 66th Annual Meeting 2013 , Gaylord National Harbor - Maryland, MD
13. Sucandy I, Yushuva A, Fassler S, Kim S, Zebley M. The Influence of Age on Outcomes of Laparoscopic Colorectal
Surgery for Cancer. Comparative Analysis of 10-Year Experience. The Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO) 66th
Annual Meeting 2013 , Gaylord National Harbor - Maryland, MD
14. Sucandy I, Antanavicius G. Does Preoperative Diabetes Mellitus Affect Weight Loss Outcome After
Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch? The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic
Surgeons Annual (SAGES) Meeting 2013, Baltimore, MD
15. Sucandy I, Antanavicius G. Gastroesophageal Reflux Symptoms after Laparoscopic Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy
for Morbid Obesity. The Importance of Preoperative Identification of Hiatal Hernia. The Society of American
Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) Annual Meeting 2013, Baltimore, MD
16. Sucandy I, Antanavicius G. Resolution of Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, and Hyperlipidemia after Laparoscopic
Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy. The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) Annual
Meeting 2013, Baltimore, MD
17. Chrestiana D, Sucandy I, Siddharth M. Long Term Outcomes of Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding for
Treatment of Morbid Obesity in Adolescents. International Conference and Exhibition on Obesity and Weight
Management 2012 Scientific Meeting, Philadelphia, PA
18. Sucandy I, Babak A. Endovascular Repair of Delayed Para-anastomotic Pseudoaneurysm After Open Abdominal
Aortic Aneurysm Repair. A Relatively Simple Technique for Successful repair of a Potentially Catastrophic
Complication. Keystone Chapter of the American College of Surgeon 2012 Annual Scientific Meeting. Harrisburg,
PA.
19. Chrestiana D, Sucandy I, Siddharth M. Current State of Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass as a Surgical
Treatment Modality for Morbid Obesity in Adolescents. International Conference and Exhibition on Obesity and
Weight Management 2012 Scientific Meeting, Philadelphia, PA
20. Chrestiana D, Sucandy I, Siddharth M. Current State of Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass as a Surgical
Treatment Modality for Morbid Obesity in Adolescents. Southeastern Surgical Congress 2013 Annual Scientific
Meeting, Jacksonville, FL
21. Chrestiana D, Sucandy I, Siddharth M. Current State of Single Port Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in Children.
Southeastern Surgical Congress 2013 Annual Scientific Meeting, Jacksonville, FL
22. Chrestiana D, Sucandy I, Siddharth M. Current Management of Gallbladder Polyp. Should Cholecystectomy be
Recommended for Polyps Smaller than 10-mm? Southeastern Surgical Congress 2013 Annual Scientific Meeting,
Jacksonville, FL
23. Chrestiana D, Sucandy I, Current Management of Acute Appendicitis During Pregnancy. A Review and Meta-
Analysis. Southeastern Surgical Congress 2013 Annual Scientific Meeting, Jacksonville, FL
24. Sucandy I, Polavarapu H, Pezzi CM. Autosplenectomy in a Setting of Atrial Fibrillation. The Southeastern Surgical
Congress 2013, Jacksonville, FL
25. Sucandy I, Titano J, Casillas S, Antanavicius G. Impact of Minimally Invasive/Bariatric Surgery Fellowship on
Perioperative Complications and Outcomes for Various Bariatric Procedures in the First Year of Practice. The
Southeastern Surgical Congress 2013, Jacksonville, FL
26. Sucandy I, Pezzi CM. Post-traumatic Splenic Pseudocyst. A Potential Delayed Consequence of Non-operative
Management of Splenic Injury. The Southeastern Surgical Congress 2013, Jacksonville, FL
27. Sucandy I, Tellagorry J, Kolff JW. Minimally Invasive Surgical Management of Acute Cholecystitis During
Pregnancy. The Southeastern Surgical Congress 2013, Jacksonville, FL
28. Sucandy I, Antanavicius G. Comparative Analysis of Gender Differences in Outcomes Following Biliopancreatic
Diversion and Duodenal Switch. Revisiting Male Gender as A Predictor for Adverse Outcomes in Bariatric Surgery.
The 29th American Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery (ASMBS) Annual Scientific Meeting, 17-22 June
2012, San Diego, CA
29. Sucandy I, Antanavicius G. Comparative Outcomes of Weight Loss and Perioperative Complications in Morbidly
obese Population Undergoing Biliopancreatic Diversion Based on Age, The Society of American Gastrointestinal
and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) / International Pediatric Endosurgery Group (IPEG) Annual Meeting, 3-7
March 2012, San Diego, CA
30. Gallagher S, Sucandy I, Klar A., Antanavicius G., Bonanni F. Is the Single Stage Bilio-pancreatic Diversion Safe
in the Super-Morbidly Obese ? Digestive Disease Week. The Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract (SSAT)
53rd Annual Scientific Meeting, 18-22 May 2012. San Diego, CA
31. Sucandy I, Gallagher S., Josloff KR., Nussbaum ML. Severe Clostridium Infection of Liver Metastases Presenting
as Pneumoperitoneum. The Southeastern Surgical Congress 2012, Birmingham, AL.
32. Sucandy I, Abai B. Surgical Management of Cystic Adventitial Disease of the Popliteal Artery. The Southeastern
Surgical Congress 2012, Birmingham, AL.
33. Sucandy I, Casilas S, Bonanni F. Laparoscopic Ladds Procedure for Intestinal Malrotation in Adults. A Minimally
Invasive Technique in General Surgeon’s Armamentarium. The Southeastern Surgical Congress 2012,
Birmingham, AL.
34. Sucandy I, Antanavicius G. Outcome analysis of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy for morbid obesity: initial
experience of 100 patients with BMI>45. Pennsylvania Medical Society Annual Meeting 2011, Hershey Convention
Center, Hershey , PA
35. Sucandy I, Berman J., Antanavicius G. Endoscopic Retrieval of A Retained Nasogastric Tube Following
Robotically-assisted Laparoscopic Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch. A Novel Use of Endoscopic
Cutter. The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) Annual Meeting 2011, San
Antonio, TX.
36. Sucandy I, Antanavicius G. Assisting Skills in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Among Different Level of Surgical
Residents in a Program with Early Introduction of Laparoscopic Training. The Society of American Gastrointestinal
and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) Annual Meeting 2011, San Antonio, TX.
37. Sucandy I, Kolff JW. Pneumothorax Following Laparoscopic Extraperitoneal Inguinal Hernia Repair. A Potential
Complication That Every General Surgeon Should Know. The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic
Surgeons (SAGES) Annual Meeting 2011, San Antonio, TX.
38. Sucandy I, Cracchiolo J, Nussbaum M. Segmental Portal Vein Thrombosis Following Repeat Use of Emergency
Contraceptive. Report of an Unusual Case and Review of the Literature. The Southeastern Surgical Congress 2011,
Chattanooga, TN
39. Sucandy I, Kim H., Sullivan T. Endovascular Management of the Patent Inferior Mesenteric Artery in Two Cases
of Uncontrolled Type II Endoleak After EVAR (Endovascular Aneurysm Repair). The Southeastern Surgical
Congress 2011, Chattanooga, TN
40. Sucandy I, Casillas S., Bonanni F. Surgical Management of Intestinal Malrotation During a Laparoscopic Roux en
Y Gastric Bypass. The Southeastern Surgical Congress 2011, Chattanooga, TN
41. Sucandy I, Cracchiolo J, Nussbaum M. Segmental Portal Vein Thrombosis Following Repeat Use of Emergency
Contraceptive. Report of an Unusual Case and Review of the Literature. Pennsylvania Medical Society Annual
Meeting 2010, Hershey Convention Center, Hershey , PA
42. Sucandy I, Kim H., Sullivan T. Endovascular Management of the Patent Inferior Mesenteric Artery in Two Cases
of Uncontrolled Type II Endoleak After EVAR (Endovascular Aneurysm Repair). Pennsylvania Medical Society
Annual Meeting 2010, Hershey Convention Center, Hershey , PA
43. Sucandy I, Antanavicius G. How We Do Our Robotically Assisted Laparoscopic Biliopancreatic Diversion and
Duodenal Switch. The International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorder (IFSO) Annual
Scientific Meeting 2010. Long Beach Convention Center, Los Angeles, LA.
44. Sucandy I, Antanavicius G. Robotically Assisted Laparoscopic Biliopancreatic Diversion and Duodenal Switch. An
Alternative Surgical Technique and Early Experience. Single Port Laparoscopy, Robotics and NOTES (Natural
Orifices Translumenal Endoscopic Surgery) 2nd Annual Meeting 2010. The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland,
OH
45. Rapp M, Chokshi RJ, Sucandy I, Sheldon DG, Strodel, W III, Blansfield J. Novel Method of Stump Closure for
Distal Pancreatectomy Results in 87% Reduction in Leak Rates. The Society of Surgery of the Alimentary Tract
(SSAT) 51st Annual Scientific Meeting 2010, New Orleans, LA
46. Sucandy I, Akmal YM, Blansfield J, Sheldon D, Strodel W. Ganglioneuroma of the Adrenal Gland and
Retroperitoneum. A Report of an Unusual Case and Review of the Literature. The 12th World Congress of
Endoscopic Surgery, Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) Annual Meeting
2010, Washington, DC
47. Sucandy I, Pfeifer C., Gabrielsen J., Petrick T A. Does Degree of Intrathoracic Gastric Volvulus Influence
Outcomes of Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication? An Initial Experience from a Rural Tertiary Minimally Invasive
Surgical Center. The Southeastern Surgical Congress 2010, Savannah, GA
48. Sucandy I, Pfeifer C., Gabrielsen J., Petrick T A. Weight Loss Following Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication. An
Initial Experience from a Rural Tertiary Minimally Invasive Surgery Center. The Southeastern Surgical Congress
2010, Savannah, GA
49. Sucandy I, Jayaraj S., Szomstein S., Rosenthal R. Palmar Staining Following Methylene Blue Leak Test During
Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass. Southeastern Surgical Congress 2010, Savannah, GA
50. Rapp M, Chokshi RJ, Sucandy I, Blansfield JA. Sheldon DG. Laparoscopic Distal Pancreatectomy : Use of
Radiofrequency Assisted Dissector (Tissue Link) Towards 0% Leak. The Frederick A Coller/The University of
Michigan Surgical Society Annual Meeting 2009, Tampa Bay, FL.
51. Sucandy I., Siu C., Orbison E., Cindric M., Bertsch D., Blansfield J., Sheldon GD. Laparoscopic Versus Open
Distal Pancreatectomy. An Initial Experience from a Rural Tertiary Surgical Center. The American College of
Surgeons (ACS) 95th Clinical Congress 2009, Chicago, IL
52. Chokshi RJ, Sucandy I, Blansfield JA, Sheldon DG. Laparoscopic Distal Pancreatectomy: Use of Radiofrequency
Assisted Dissector – 0% Leak Rate. Emerging Technology Session. The Society of American Gastrointestinal and
Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) Annual Meeting 2009, Phoenix, AZ
53. Mc Cullough C, Sucandy I., Bolanoswksy A., Gabrielsen J., Pfeifer C., Petrick T A. Outcomes of Laparoscopic
Nissen Fundoplication Stratified by Preoperative Body Mass Index. The Society of American Gastrointestinal and
Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) Annual Meeting 2009, Phoenix, AZ
54. Sucandy I, Pfeifer C., Gabrielsen J., Petrick T A. Long-term Subjective and Objective Outcomes of Laparoscopic
Nissen Fundoplication with Collis Gastroplasty for Shortened Esophagus. Initial Experience from a Single Rural
Institution. The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) Annual Meeting 2009,
Phoenix, AZ
55. Sucandy I, Pfeifer C., Gabrielsen J., Petrick T A. Influence of Age on Long-term Subjective and Objective
Outcomes of Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication. Initial Experience from a Single Institution. The Society of
American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) Annual Meeting 2009, Phoenix , AZ
56. Sucandy I, Pfeifer C., Gabrielsen J., Petrick A. Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis Following Laparoscopic
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair; A Case Report and Review of the Literature. The Southeastern Surgical Congress
2009, Atlanta, GA
57. Sucandy I, Sharma D., Dalencourt G., Bertsch D. Gallbladder Neurofibroma: An Incidental Finding in Chronic
Epigastric Pain Symptoms. A Case Report and Review of the Literature. The Southeastern Surgical Congress
2009, Atlanta, GA
58. Sucandy I, Martinez P., Szomstein S., Rosenthal R. Reason for Tachycardia in the Post Operative Period of
Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Rouex en Y Gastric Bypass. The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric
Surgery (ASMBS) 25th Annual Meeting, Washington, DC.
59. Pfeifer C, Gabrielsen J., Sucandy I, Petrick A. Gastrojejunal Anastomotic Complications using 45 mm versus 60
mm Linear Stapler in Over 500 Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic RYGB. The American Society for Metabolic and
Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) 25th Annual Meeting Washington, DC
60. Gabrielsen J, Pfeifer C, Sucandy I, Akmal Y, El Arousy H, King H, Dancea H, Benotti P, Strodel W, Petrick A.
Handsewn Gastrojejunostomy is Associated with Fewer Anastomotic Complications than Linear Stapled in RYGB.
The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) 25th Annual Meeting , Washington, DC.
61. Sucandy I, Pfeifer C., Sheldon D. Laparoscopic Central Pancreatectomy with Pancreaticogastrostomy
Reconstruction. Emerging Technology Session. The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
Annual Meeting (SAGES) 2008, Philadelphia, PA.
62. Sucandy I., Ayers G., Berstch D. Duodenal Gangliocytic Paraganglioma; A Diagnostic Challenge and Review of
the Literature. Keystone Chapter of the American College of Surgeon 2007 Annual Meeting. State College, PA.
63. Sucandy I, Tucker O., Szomstein S., Rosenthal R. The Role of Early Routine Upper Gastrointestinal Contrast Study
After Laparoscopic RYGB. The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) 24th Annual
Meeting2006, San Diego, CA.
64. Tucker O., Sucandy I, Escalante T., Szomstein S., Rosenthal R. Revisional Bariatric Surgery. The American
Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) 24th Annual Meeting 2006, San Diego, CA.
65. Tucker O., Sucandy I, Escalante T., Szomstein S., Rosenthal R. Morbidity Associated with Laparoscopic
Adjustable Gastric Banding Requiring Revisional Surgery. The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric
Surgery (ASMBS) 24th Annual Meeting 2006, San Diego, CA.
66. Legapi A., Sucandy I, Management of Hepatocellular Carcinoma with Ultrasound Guided Laparoscopic Radio
Frequency Ablation. The Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO) 60th Annual Meeting 2007 , Washington, DC.
67. Escalante-Tattersfield T, Tucker O, Sucandy I, Fajnwaks P, Szomstein S, Rosenthal R. Indicaciones para revision
quirurgica de la banda gastrica ajustable. Congreso de la Federacion Latinoamericana de Cirugia (FELAC).
November 18-22, 2007, Santiago, Chile.
68. Escalante-Tattersfield T, Tucker O, Sucandy I, Fajnwaks P, Szomstein S, Rosenthal R. Cirugia bariatrica de
revision. Congreso de la Federacion Latinoamericana de Cirugia (FELAC). November 18-22, 2007, Santiago, Chile
JOURNAL REVIEWER
1. Surgical Endoscopy (Official Journal of Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons). Minimally
Invasive Foregut and Advanced Gastrointestinal Surgery. Editor : Mark Talamini, MD, FACS
2. Peer-review Board for CSurgeries Surgical Videos in General Surgery and HepatoPancreatoBiliary Surgery.
www.csurgeries.com.
3. American Surgeon (Official Journal of the Southeastern Surgical Congress).
HepatoPancreatoBiliary Surgery, Minimally Invasive Foregut and Gastrointestinal Surgery. Editor : David J
Richardson, MD, FACS
LECTURE / GRANDROUND / CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION SYMPOSIUM
1. Florida Hospital Tampa Continuing Medical Education. Minimally Invasive Robotic Liver Resection for
Metastatic Colorectal Cancer. Florida Hospital Tampa Wallace Conference Center, Tampa, FL. 17 August 2017.
2. Sharona Ross, MD, Iswanto Sucandy, MD, Alexander Rosemurgy, MD. Virtual Reality: A New Dimension in
Surgical Oncology. 18 July 2017. Tampa Palms Golf & Country Club. 5811 Tampa Palms Boulevard, Tampa
33647, FL.
3. Florida Hospital Carrollwood Continuing Medical Eduction GrandRounds. Minimally Invasive Robotic Liver
Resection for Hepatocellular Carcinoma. Florida Hospital Carrollwood Boardroom, Tampa, FL. 23 June 2017.
4. Florida Hospital Tampa Continuing Medical Education GrandRounds. Overview of Common Benign and
Malignant Liver Tumors. Florida Hospital Auditorium, Tampa, FL. 6 February 2017.
5. The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) Basic Laparoscopy and Endoscopy
Surgery Workshop. Safe Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy and Modern Minimally Invasive Techniques in
HepatoPancreatoBiliary Surgery. Case Western Reserve University Hospital (CRWU), Cleveland, OH. 5-6 May
2016.
6. Gut Club. Innovative Surgical Techniques in Hepatobiliary and Pancreas Surgery. Season 52. 204 N
Westshore Blvd, Tamp, FL 33609. 19 October 2016.
BOOK CHAPTER / TEXT BOOK
1. Sharona Ross, MD, Darrell J Downs, BS, Iswanto Sucandy, MD, Alexander Rosemurgy, MD. Robotic Heller
Myotomy. Robotic-Assisted Minimally Invasive Surgery: A Comprehensive Textbook. SpringerNature. Chief
Editor : Shawn Tsuda, MD, FACS. University of Nevada Medical School, Las Vegas, NV. Associate Editor : Yusef
Kudsi, MD, FACS.
2. Sharona Ross, MD, Darrell J Downs, BS, Iswanto Sucandy, MD, Alexander Rosemurgy, MD. Robotic
Pancreaticoduodenectomy. SAGES Atlas in Robotic Surgery 2017. Elsevier, Philadelphia, PA. Chief Editor :
Yuman Fong, MD, FACS. City of Hope National Cancer Center, Duarte, California.
3. Iswanto Sucandy, MD, Allan Tsung, MD. Minimally Invasive Hepatic Resection. Optimizing Outcomes for
Liver and Pancreas Surgery. 2016. Springer Science. Editors : Flavio Rocha, MD, FACS and Perry Shen, MD,
FACS
4. Iswanto Sucandy, MD, Susannah Cheek, MD, David A Geller, MD, FACS. Minimally Invasive Techniques of
Hepatic Resection. Shackelford’s Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, 8th th. Elsevier, Philadelphia, PA. Chief Editor :
Charles J. Yeo, MD, FACS Associate Editors : Steven R. DeMeester, MD, FACS, David W. McFadden, MD,
FACS, Jeffrey B. Matthews, MD, FACS, James W. Fleshman, MD, FACS.
5. Iswanto Sucandy, MD, Allan Tsung, MD. Robotic Liver Resection and Robotic Biliary Tract Surgery. Patel &
Oleynikov's SAGES Manual of Robotic Surgery 2016. Elsevier, Philadelphia, PA. Chief Editor : Dimitry Oleynikov,
MD, FACS.
VIDEO LIBRARY
1. Sucandy I, Geller DA. Laparoscopic Hepatic Left Lateral Sectionectomy. Text and Video. www.csurgeries.com.
2. Polavarapu VH, Sucandy I, Kolff WJ. Laparoscopic Appendectomy in Congenital Intestinal Nonrotation. An
Unusual Case. The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons 2012 http://www.endoscopy-
sages.com/video/details.php?id=103244
3. Szomstein S., Radulescu M., Lalor P., Sucandy I., Rosenthal R. How We Do Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy.
Article and Online Digital Video Library. Contemporary Surgery. 2008 Mar; 64(3): 126-130.
4. Sucandy I, Titano J, Antanavicius G, Pezzi CM. Laparoscopic Splenic and Vessels Preserving Distal
Pancreatectomy. An Alternative Minimaly Invasive Method for Benign and Low Malignant Potential Pancreatic
Lesions. The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons 2015.
http://www.sages.org/video/laparoscopic-splenic-and-vessel-preserving-distal-pancreatectomy
ADMINISTRATIVE / SOCIETY COMMITTEES
1. Society of Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) PGY 2-3 Minimally Invasive and Endoscopic
Resident Course. Faculty and Instructor.
2. Society of Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) Resident and Fellow Education Committee ,
Representative to the SAGES Board of Governors (Term : 2014-2016)
3. Society of Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons SAGES Annual Meeting 16-18 March 2016. Hynes Veterans
Memorial Convention Center, Boston, MA. Resident and Fellow Session Chairman and Moderator
4. Society of Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons SAGES Annual Meeting 15-18 April 2015. Opryland
Hotel and Convention Center, Nashville, TN. Resident and Fellow Session Co-Chairman and Co-Moderator
5. Patient Safety, Surgical Quality and Improvement Project (SQIP). Department of Surgery. Abington Memorial
Hospital, Abington, Pennsylvania - 2012-2014
6. Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Initiative. Department of Surgery. Abington Memorial Hospital, Abington,
Pennsylvania – 2012-2014
7. Educational/Academic Chief Resident. Department of Surgery - General Surgery Residency Program. Abington
Memorial Hospital, Abington, Pennsylvania – 2013-2014
8. Residency Advisory Committee (RAC). Department of Surgery, Abington Memorial Hospital, Abington,
Pennsylvania 2011 – 2014
RESEARCH PROJECTS – IRB APPROVED
1. Iswanto Sucandy, M.D, Sharona Ross, M.D, Alexander Rosemurgy, M.D. Lindsey Bergman, MS. Foregut,
Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Disease/Tumors Prospective Registry. Florida Hospital Tampa, Digestive Health
Institute. 3000 Medical Park Dr #500, Tampa, FL 33613
2. Gintaras Antanavicius, M.D., F.A.C.S., Iswanto Sucandy, M.D, Kristin Noonan, M.D., F.A.C.S., Fernando
Bonanni Jr, M.D., F.A.C.S. Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy in Patients with Body Mass Index 30-35. Study Number #
11-088. Institutional Assurance # FWA00004123 (Renewal Date 16 September 2012). Abington Memorial Hospital,
Institute for Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery, 225 Newton Road, 2nd Floor Main Building. Warminster, PA-18974
3. Gintaras Antanavicius, M.D., Iswanto Sucandy, M.D. Outcomes of Robotically-assisted Laparoscopic
Biliopancreatic Diversion and Duodenal Switch for Morbid Obesity. Expedited Institutional Review Board for
Restrospective Study. (Renewal Date September 2009). Abington Memorial Hospital. Institute for Bariatric and
Metabolic Surgery, 225 Newton Road, 2nd Floor Main Building. Warminster, PA-18974
4. Iswanto Sucandy, MD, Kurt E Roberts, MD, Andrew J Duffy, MD. Micronutrient and Metabolic Status in
Morbidly Obese Patients Undergoing Bariatric Surgery in a University Bariatric Program. Yale University School of
Medicine, Yale Gastrointestinal and Bariatric Surgery, 40 Temple Street, Suite 7B, New Haven, CT 06510.
5. Andrew Duffy, MD, Iswanto Sucandy, MD, John Geibel, MD, Geoffrey Nadzam, MD, Kurt E Roberts, MD, Abrar
Alsaihaiti, MD, Tariq Alfadaa, MD. The Effect of Vagotomy Performed During Gastric Bypass Surgery On
Postoperative Metabolic Outcomes. Yale University School of Medicine, Yale Gastrointestinal and Bariatric
Surgery, 40 Temple Street, Suite 7B, New Haven, CT 06510.
6. Iswanto Sucandy, MD, Kurt E Roberts, MD First Human Experience Using the Dynamic Laparoscopic
NovaTract(tm) Retractor. Initial Experience. Yale University School of Medicine, Yale Gastrointestinal and
Bariatric Surgery, 40 Temple Street, Suite 7B, New Haven, CT 06510.
7. Iswanto Sucandy, MD, Benjamin Golas, MD, JW Marsh MD, Allan Tsung MD, David A Geller, MD. Five and 10
Year Survival of Radiofrequency Ablation for Liver Tumor. University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Liver Cancer
Center. 3459 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
8. Iswanto Sucandy, MD, Allan Tsung, MD, JW Marsh, David A Geller, MD. 1000 + Laparoscopic Liver Resection
Experience at UPMC Liver Cancer Center Starzl Institute. University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Liver Cancer
Center. 3459 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
SURGICAL FELLOWS TRAINED
1. Davendra Chandra Joshi, MD – Post Fellowship Position : General Surgery/HepatoPancreatoBiliary Surgery Staff at
Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami Beach, Miami, FL
2. Forat Swaid, MD – Post Fellowship Position : HepatoPancreatoSurgery Clinical Fellow (AHPBA-Americas
HepatoPancreatoBiliary Association Accredited Program) at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center / Thomas E
Starzl Transplatation Institute, Pittsburgh, PA
HOBBIES
1. World History
2. Boating and Fishing
CAREER /ACADEMIC INTEREST
1. HepatoPancreatoBiliary (HPB) Surgery
2. Advanced Gastrointestinal and Bariatric Surgery
3. Minimally Invasive Liver and Pancreas Surgery
LANGUAGES
1. English
2. Indonesian/Malaysian
3. German (passive)
4. Chinese Mandarin (passive)
