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  1. Open-lung ventilation and mechanical power in thoracic surgery

    Article • European Journal of Anaesthesiology, September 2025, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  2. Protective mechanical ventilation in critically ill patients after surgery

    Article • Current Opinion in Critical Care, September 2024, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  3. Dexmedetomidine improves pulmonary outcomes in thoracic surgery under one-lung ventilation: A meta-analysis

    Article • Journal of Clinical Anesthesia, May 2024, Elsevier

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  4. Hypotension prediction index guided goal-directed therapy to reduce postoperative acute kidney injury during major abdominal surgery: study protocol for a multicenter randomized controlled clinical trial

    Article • Trials, April 2024, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  5. Anesthesia start time documentation accuracy where peripheral nerve block is the primary anesthetic

    Article • Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine, April 2024, BMJ

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  6. Management of Preoperative Anemia

    Article • Anesthesiology Clinics, March 2024, Elsevier

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  7. Longitudinal perioperative patient-reported outcomes in open compared with minimally invasive hysterectomy

    Article • American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, February 2024, Elsevier

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  8. Association between use of enhanced recovery after surgery protocols and postoperative complications after gastric surgery for cancer (POWER 4): a nationwide, prospective multicentre study

    Article • Cirugía Española (English Edition), October 2023, Elsevier

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  9. Performance Comparison of Pulmonary Risk Scoring Systems in Lung Resection

    Article • Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, September 2023, Elsevier

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  10. Rate of venous thromboembolism on an enhanced recovery program after gynecologic surgery

    Article • American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, August 2023, Elsevier

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  11. Postoperative Hypoxemia After Dual-Controlled vs Volume-Controlled Ventilation in Lung Surgery

    Article • The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, July 2023, Elsevier

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  12. Controversies in one-lung ventilation: One way or the other?

    Article • Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology, April 2023, Sociedad Colombiana de Anestesiologia y Reanimacion (SCARE)

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  13. Regional Anesthesia for Lobectomy and Risk of Pulmonary Complications: A National Safety Quality Improvement Program Propensity-Matching Analysis

    Article • Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, April 2023, Elsevier

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  14. Screening for obstructive sleep apnoea in the USA: a representative cross-sectional study

    Article • British Journal of Anaesthesia, April 2023, Elsevier

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  15. Ultrafiltration in cardiac surgery: Results of a systematic review and meta-analysis

    Article • Perfusion, February 2023, SAGE Publications

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  16. Goal-Directed Fluid Therapy Does Not Have an Impact on Renal Outcomes in an Enhanced Recovery Program

    Article • The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, December 2022, Elsevier

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  17. Opioid-sparing anesthesia and patient-reported outcomes after open gynecologic surgery: a historical cohort study

    Article • Canadian Journal of Anesthesia/Journal canadien d anesthésie, October 2022, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  18. Ultrasound-guided nerve block utilization in emergency departments: a national survey of regional anesthesiologist practices and attitudes

    Article • Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine, August 2022, BMJ

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  19. Early Return to Intended Oncologic Therapy after implementation of an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery pathway for gastric cancer surgery

    Article • Langenbeck s Archives of Surgery, April 2022, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  20. Intraoperative Dexmedetomidine and Ketamine Infusions in an Enhanced Recovery After Thoracic Surgery Program: A Propensity Score Matched Analysis

    Article • Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, April 2022, Elsevier

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  21. Outcomes of open radical hysterectomy following implementation of an enhanced recovery after surgery program

    Article • International Journal of Gynecological Cancer, April 2022, Elsevier

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  22. Association between enrollment in an enhanced recovery program for colorectal cancer surgery and long‐term recurrence and survival

    Article • Journal of Surgical Oncology, March 2022, Wiley

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  23. Ross Operation in Neonates: A Meta-analysis

    Article • The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, January 2022, Elsevier

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  24. Single Chest Drain Practice Reduces Discharge Opioid Prescriptions in Thoracic Surgery

    Article • The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon, December 2021, Thieme Publishing Group

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  25. Association of Liberal Fluid Therapy for Colorectal Cancer Surgery and Long-Term Oncologic Recurrence

    Article • Annals of Surgical Oncology, November 2021, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  26. Institutional factors associated with adherence to enhanced recovery protocols for colorectal surgery: Secondary analysis of a multicenter study

    Article • Journal of Clinical Anesthesia, November 2021, Elsevier

    Dr Alejandro Suarez de la Rica, Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  27. Neonatal heart transplant outcomes: A single institutional experience

    Article • Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, November 2021, Elsevier

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  28. Use of MeNTS, Frailty and Symptom Scales for selecting surgical patients during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic: A retrospective study

    Article • Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology, September 2021, Sociedad Colombiana de Anestesiologia y Reanimacion (SCARE)

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  29. Effectiveness of Perioperative Opioid Educational Initiatives: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    Article • Anesthesia & Analgesia, June 2021, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  30. Impact of anesthesia technique on post-operative opioid use in open gynecologic surgery in an enhanced recovery after surgery pathway

    Article • International Journal of Gynecological Cancer, April 2021, Elsevier

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  31. Simultaneous versus staged resections for bilateral pulmonary metastases

    Article • Journal of Surgical Oncology, March 2021, Wiley

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  32. Sterility and Infection Prevention Standards for Anesthesiologists in LMICs: Preventing Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance

    Article • Current Anesthesiology Reports, February 2021, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  33. Enhanced Recovery Programs for Colorectal Surgery and Postoperative Acute Kidney Injury: Results From a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies

    Article • The American Surgeon, December 2020, SAGE Publications

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  34. Goal-Directed Fluid Therapy and Postoperative Outcomes in an Enhanced Recovery Program for Colorectal Surgery: A Propensity Score-Matched Multicenter Study

    Article • The American Surgeon, December 2020, SAGE Publications

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  35. Healthcare-associated infections in burn patients: Timeline and risk factors

    Article • Burns, December 2020, Elsevier

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  36. Retrograde Autologous Priming in Cardiac Surgery: Results From a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

    Article • Anesthesia & Analgesia, September 2020, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  37. Risk factors for acute kidney injury in an enhanced recovery pathway for colorectal surgery

    Article • Surgery Today, August 2020, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  38. The analgesic efficacy of quadratus lumborum block in caesarean delivery: a meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis

    Article • Journal of Anesthesia, July 2020, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  39. Clinical Applications of Ultrasonography in Neurocritically Ill Patients

    Article • Journal of Intensive Care Medicine, March 2020, SAGE Publications

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  40. Development of MyCheckTime® software for perioperative safety based on Toyotaʼs Lean Methodology

    Article • Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology, January 2020, Sociedad Colombiana de Anestesiologia y Reanimacion (SCARE)

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  41. Perioperative Dextrose Infusion and Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Trials

    Article • Anesthesia & Analgesia, October 2019, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  42. Optimizing Mean Arterial Pressure in Acutely Comatose Patients Using Cerebral Autoregulation Multimodal Monitoring With Near-Infrared Spectroscopy*

    Article • Critical Care Medicine, October 2019, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  43. In reply: Reassessment of a meta-analysis of intraoperative cerebral-oximetry-based management studies

    Article • Canadian Journal of Anesthesia/Journal canadien d anesthésie, August 2019, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  44. Correction to: Intraoperative cerebral oximetry-based management for optimizing perioperative outcomes: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

    Article • Canadian Journal of Anesthesia/Journal canadien d anesthésie, August 2019, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  45. Perioperative duloxetine for acute postoperative analgesia: a meta-analysis of randomized trials

    Article • Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine, August 2019, BMJ

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  46. Impact of antiepileptic drugs for seizure prophylaxis on short and long-term functional outcomes in patients with acute intracerebral hemorrhage: A meta-analysis and systematic review

    Article • Seizure, July 2019, Elsevier

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  47. Glasgow Coma Scale Score Fluctuations are Inversely Associated With a NIRS-based Index of Cerebral Autoregulation in Acutely Comatose Patients

    Article • Journal of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology, July 2019, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  48. Impact of Preoperative Erythropoietin on Allogeneic Blood Transfusions in Surgical Patients: Results From a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

    Article • Anesthesia & Analgesia, May 2019, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  49. Can we regulate endotracheal tube cuff pressure using an anaesthetic machine?

    Article • Anaesthesiology Intensive Therapy, March 2019, Termedia Sp. z.o.o.

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  50. Near-Infrared Spectroscopy–derived Cerebral Autoregulation Indices Independently Predict Clinical Outcome in Acutely Ill Comatose Patients

    Article • Journal of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology, March 2019, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  51. Bedside ultrasound for early diagnosis and follow-up of postoperative negative pressure pulmonary oedema: case reports and literature review

    Article • Anaesthesiology Intensive Therapy, January 2019, Termedia Sp. z.o.o.

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  52. Role of topical magnesium in post-operative sore throat: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

    Article • Indian Journal of Anaesthesia, January 2019, Medknow

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  53. Erector spinae plane block for postoperative analgesia in thoracoscopic lobectomy in a paediatric patient

    Article • Anaesthesiology Intensive Therapy, January 2019, Termedia Sp. z.o.o.

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  54. Anesthesia for Spine Surgery

    Article • January 2019, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  55. Intracranial Hypertension After Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Prevalence and Mortality Rate

    Article • Neurocritical Care, December 2018, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  56. Effect of intensive glycaemic control on moderate hypoglycaemia and ICU length of stay in severe traumatic brain injury

    Article • Critical Care, May 2018, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  57. Determining the Upper and Lower Limits of Cerebral Autoregulation With Cerebral Oximetry Autoregulation Curves

    Article • Critical Care Medicine, May 2018, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  58. Ultrasound guidance for central venous catheterisation. A Colombian national survey

    Article • International Journal for Quality in Health Care, April 2018, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  59. The Impact of Spinal Needle Selection on Postdural Puncture Headache

    Article • Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine, April 2018, BMJ

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  60. Patient, Surgeon, and Anesthesiologist Satisfaction

    Article • Journal of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology, April 2018, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  61. Epidemiology of septic meningitis associated with neuraxial anesthesia: a historical review and meta-analysis

    Article • Minerva Anestesiologica, April 2018, Edizioni Minerva Medica

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  62. Comparison of intensive versus conventional insulin therapy in traumatic brain injury: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

    Article • Brain Injury, March 2018, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  63. The role of sciatic nerve block to complement femoral nerve block in total knee arthroplasty: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

    Article • Journal of Anesthesia, March 2018, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  64. Intraoperative cerebral oximetry-based management for optimizing perioperative outcomes: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

    Article • Canadian Journal of Anesthesia/Journal canadien d anesthésie, January 2018, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  65. The importance of infection control and prevention in anesthesiology

    Article • Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology, December 2017, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  66. The importance of infection control and prevention in anesthesiology☆

    Article • Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology, December 2017, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  67. La importancia del control y prevención de enfermedades infecciosas en anestesiología

    Article • Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology, December 2017, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  68. Acute Kidney Injury Following Acute Ischemic Stroke and Intracerebral Hemorrhage: A Meta-Analysis of Prevalence Rate and Mortality Risk

    Article • Cerebrovascular Diseases, November 2017, Karger Publishers

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  69. Propofol handling practices: Results from a Colombian cross-sectional study

    Article • Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology, October 2017, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  70. Propofol handling practices: Results from a Colombian cross-sectional study☆

    Article • Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology, October 2017, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  71. A Comparison of Regional Versus General Anesthesia for Lumbar Spine Surgery

    Article • Journal of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology, October 2017, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  72. Prácticas de manipulación del propofol: resultados de un estudio colombiano de corte transversal

    Article • Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology, October 2017, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  73. Validation of Near-Infrared Spectroscopy for Monitoring Cerebral Autoregulation in Comatose Patients

    Article • Neurocritical Care, June 2017, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  74. Dexamethasone Injected Perineurally is More Effective than Administered Intravenously for Peripheral Nerve Blocks

    Article • Clinical Journal of Pain, June 2017, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  75. The Effect of Preoperative Pregabalin on Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting

    Article • Survey of Anesthesiology, June 2017, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  76. Cerebral Autoregulation-oriented Therapy at the Bedside

    Article • Anesthesiology, June 2017, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  77. Effectiveness of Lateral Decubitus Position for Preventing Post-Dural Puncture Headache: A Meta-Analysis

    Article • Pain Physician Journal, May 2017, American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  78. Predictors of Outcome With Cerebral Autoregulation Monitoring

    Article • Critical Care Medicine, April 2017, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  79. Relation between bispectral index measurements of anesthetic depth and postoperative mortality: a meta-analysis of observational studies

    Article • Canadian Journal of Anesthesia/Journal canadien d anesthésie, March 2017, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  80. The Impact of Volatile Anesthetic Choice on Postoperative Outcomes of Cardiac Surgery: A Meta-Analysis

    Article • BioMed Research International, January 2017, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  81. Cerebral Autoregulation-Oriented Therapy at the Bedside

    Article • Survey of Anesthesiology, January 2017, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  82. The utility of preoperative level of erythrocytosis in the prediction of postoperative blood loss and 30-day mortality in patients with tetralogy of fallot

    Article • Annals of Cardiac Anaesthesia, January 2017, Medknow

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  83. The Effect of Preoperative Pregabalin on Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting

    Article • Anesthesia & Analgesia, November 2016, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  84. Revealing the association between cerebrovascular accidents and ambient temperature: a meta-analysis

    Article • International Journal of Biometeorology, October 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  85. Finer gauge of cutting but not pencil-point needles correlate with lower incidence of post-dural puncture headache: a meta-regression analysis

    Article • Journal of Anesthesia, July 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  86. Infectious Disease Risk Associated with Contaminated Propofol Anesthesia, 1989–20141

    Article • Emerging Infectious Diseases, June 2016, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  87. Positive 14-3-3 and tau proteins in a sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease case and a brief perspective of prion diseases in Colombia

    Article • Biomédica, February 2016, Instituto Nacional de Salud

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  88. The Impact of Neuraxial Versus General Anesthesia on the Incidence of Postoperative Surgical Site Infections Following Knee or Hip Arthroplasty

    Article • Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine, January 2016, BMJ

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  89. Bacterial contamination of propofol vials used in operating rooms of a third-level hospital

    Article • American Journal of Infection Control, January 2016, Elsevier

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  90. Bedbugs, Cimex spp.: their current world resurgence and healthcare impact

    Article • Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease, May 2015, Elsevier

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  91. Inconsistencies Regarding the Number of Outbreaks and Mortality Rate of Hospital-Acquired Infections Caused by Contaminated Propofol

    Article • Infection Control, February 2015, Cambridge University Press

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  92. Bedbugs and Vector-Borne Diseases

    Article • Clinical Infectious Diseases, July 2014, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  93. Risk of endotoxemia associated with clinical incidence of contaminated propofol

    Article • Journal of the Formosan Medical Association, July 2014, Elsevier

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  94. Bacteriostatic Effect of Mixtures of 1% Propofol with 4% Lidocaine versus 4% Lidocaine Alone: Regards on Microbiologic Studies in the Field of Anesthesiology

    Article • Infection Control, June 2014, Cambridge University Press

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  95. Endotoxin Overproduction of Enterobacter cloacae and Mortality Rate

    Article • Infection Control, May 2014, Cambridge University Press

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  96. From Physics Olympiads to Medical Research: Lessons Learned

    Article • International Journal of Medical Students, December 2013, University Library System, University of Pittsburgh

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca

  97. IPACK block: emerging complementary analgesic technique for total knee arthroplasty

    Article • Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology, December 1969, Sociedad Colombiana de Anestesiologia y Reanimacion (SCARE)

    Dr Andres Zorrilla Vaca