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- Chest Wall Masses
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophageal Disorders
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Hiatal Hernia
- Lung Cancer
- Lung Metastases
- Mediastinal Masses
- Pleural Diseases
- Solitary Pulmonary Nodule (SPN)
Biography
Dr. Liou is a local product, having grown up in Salinas and graduated from U.C. Berkley with a degree in Molecular and Cell Biology. He received his M.D. from New York Medical College and completed his General Surgery training at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. At Cedars, he was recognized for his excellence in clinical care and research with numerous awards and publications. Dr. Liou recently completed his 2 years of Thoracic Surgery training at Stanford, during which time he proved to be an outstanding physician and surgeon and a dedicated clinical researcher.
Dr. Liou’s expertise includes all surgical diseases of the lung, mediastinum, esophagus, chest wall, and diaphragm, with particular interest in thoracic oncology and minimally invasive surgical techniques. He has extensive experience with minimally invasive and open management of lung and esophageal cancer, mediastinal tumors, and benign esophageal disease. Dr. Liou's primary research focus has been on clinical outcomes in thoracic oncology and quality improvement.
Dr. Liou practices out of Stanford Hospital main campus and Stanford Health Care-ValleyCare Hospital in Pleasanton, where he is starting Stanford's Thoracic Surgery program in the East Bay.
Dr. Liou’s expertise includes all surgical diseases of the lung, mediastinum, esophagus, chest wall, and diaphragm, with particular interest in thoracic oncology and minimally invasive surgical techniques. He has extensive experience with minimally invasive and open management of lung and esophageal cancer, mediastinal tumors, and benign esophageal disease. Dr. Liou's primary research focus has been on clinical outcomes in thoracic oncology and quality improvement.
Dr. Liou practices out of Stanford Hospital main campus and Stanford Health Care-ValleyCare Hospital in Pleasanton, where he is starting Stanford's Thoracic Surgery program in the East Bay.
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Professional Summary
Professional Education
- Board Certification: American Board of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery (2021)
- Fellowship: Stanford University Thoracic Surgery Fellowship (2018) CA
- Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, General Surgery (2017)
- Residency: Cedars Sinai Medical Center General Surgery Residency (2016) CA
- Medical Education: New York Medical College Registrar (2010) NY
Publications
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Induction therapy for locally advanced distal esophageal adenocarcinoma: Is radiation Always necessary?
Liou, D. Z., Backhus, L. M., Lui, N. S., Shrager, J. B., & Berry, M. F. (2018). Induction therapy for locally advanced distal esophageal adenocarcinoma: Is radiation Always necessary? The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. -
Thoracic Surgery Considerations in Obese Patients
Liou, D. Z., & Berry, M. F. (2018). Thoracic Surgery Considerations in Obese Patients. THORACIC SURGERY CLINICS, 28(1), 27-+. -
Survival Difference in Patients with Malignant Pleural Effusions Treated with Pleural Catheter or Talc Pleurodesis.
Liou, D. Z., Serna-Gallegos, D., Chan, J. L., Borgella, J., Akhmerov, S., & Soukiasian, H. J. (2016). Survival Difference in Patients with Malignant Pleural Effusions Treated with Pleural Catheter or Talc Pleurodesis. The American Surgeon, 82(10), 995–999. -
Thromboelastography After Murine TBI and Implications of Beta-Adrenergic Receptor Knockout.
Liou, D. Z., Ko, A., Volod, O., Barmparas, G., Harada, M. Y., Martin, M. J., … Ley, E. J. (2016). Thromboelastography After Murine TBI and Implications of Beta-Adrenergic Receptor Knockout. Neurocritical Care, 25(1), 145–52. -
Selective nonoperative management of abdominal stab wounds: prospective, randomized study.
Leppäniemi, A. K., & Haapiainen, R. K. (1996). Selective nonoperative management of abdominal stab wounds: prospective, randomized study. World Journal of Surgery, 20(8), 1101–5; discussion 1105–6. -
Work Hour Reduction: Still Room for Improvement.
Liou, D. Z., Barmparas, G., Harada, M., Chung, R., Melo, N., Ley, E. J., … Bukur, M. (2015). Work Hour Reduction: Still Room for Improvement. Journal of Surgical Education, 73(1), 173–9. -
Insulin-dependent diabetes and serious trauma.
Liou, D. Z., Singer, M. B., Barmparas, G., Harada, M. Y., Mirocha, J., Bukur, M., … Ley, E. J. (2016). Insulin-dependent diabetes and serious trauma. European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery : Official Publication of the European Trauma Society, 42(4), 491–6. -
Alcohol intoxication may be associated with reduced truncal injuries after blunt trauma.
Liou, D. Z., Barmparas, G., Zaw, A., Bukur, M., Salim, A., & Ley, E. J. (2015). Alcohol intoxication may be associated with reduced truncal injuries after blunt trauma. American Journal of Surgery, 210(1), 87–92. -
Impact of body mass index on injury in abdominal stab wounds: implications for management.
Bloom, M. B., Ley, E. J., Liou, D. Z., Tran, T., Chung, R., Melo, N., & Margulies, D. R. (2015). Impact of body mass index on injury in abdominal stab wounds: implications for management. The Journal of Surgical Research, 197(1), 162–6. -
Prospective derivation of a clinical decision rule for thoracolumbar spine evaluation after blunt trauma: An American Association for the Surgery of Trauma Multi-Institutional Trials Group Study.
Inaba, K., Nosanov, L., Menaker, J., Bosarge, P., Williams, L., Turay, D., … Skiada, D. (2015). Prospective derivation of a clinical decision rule for thoracolumbar spine evaluation after blunt trauma: An American Association for the Surgery of Trauma Multi-Institutional Trials Group Study. The Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, 78(3), 459–65; discussion 465–7. -
Defining early trauma-induced coagulopathy using thromboelastography.
Liou, D. Z., Shafi, H., Bloom, M. B., Chung, R., Ley, E. J., Salim, A., … Margulies, D. R. (2014). Defining early trauma-induced coagulopathy using thromboelastography. The American Surgeon, 80(10), 994–8. -
Prehospital hypertension is predictive of traumatic brain injury and is associated with higher mortality.
Barmparas, G., Liou, D. Z., Lamb, A. W., Gangi, A., Chin, M., Ley, E. J., … Bukur, M. (2014). Prehospital hypertension is predictive of traumatic brain injury and is associated with higher mortality. The Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, 77(4), 592–8. -
Impact of positive fluid balance on critically ill surgical patients: a prospective observational study.
Barmparas, G., Liou, D., Lee, D., Fierro, N., Bloom, M., Ley, E., … Bukur, M. (2014). Impact of positive fluid balance on critically ill surgical patients: a prospective observational study. Journal of Critical Care, 29(6), 936–41. -
To swab or not to swab? A prospective analysis of 341 SICU VRE screens.
Liou, D. Z., Barmparas, G., Ley, E. J., Salim, A., Tareen, A., Casas, T., … Bukur, M. (2014). To swab or not to swab? A prospective analysis of 341 SICU VRE screens. The Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, 76(5), 1192–200. -
Breast-conserving therapy for triple-negative breast cancer.
Gangi, A., Chung, A., Mirocha, J., Liou, D. Z., Leong, T., & Giuliano, A. E. (2014). Breast-conserving therapy for triple-negative breast cancer. JAMA Surgery, 149(3), 252–8. -
Gastric Adjustable Band as a Retained Foreign Object: A Case Report
Felder, S. I., Liou, D. Z., & Gangi, A. (2013). Gastric Adjustable Band as a Retained Foreign Object: A Case Report. BARIATRIC SURGICAL PRACTICE AND PATIENT CARE, 8(4), 166–68. -
Surgical management of advanced adrenocortical carcinoma: a 21-year population-based analysis.
Tran, T. B., Liou, D., Menon, V. G., & Nissen, N. N. (2013). Surgical management of advanced adrenocortical carcinoma: a 21-year population-based analysis. The American Surgeon, 79(10), 1115–8. -
Gender impacts mortality after traumatic brain injury in teenagers
Ley, E. J., Short, S. S., Liou, D. Z., Singer, M. B., Mirocha, J., Melo, N., … Salim, A. (2013). Gender impacts mortality after traumatic brain injury in teenagers. JOURNAL OF TRAUMA AND ACUTE CARE SURGERY, 75(4), 682–86. -
Midodrine: a novel therapeutic for refractory chylothorax.
Liou, D. Z., Warren, H., Maher, D. P., Soukiasian, H. J., Melo, N., Salim, A., & Ley, E. J. (2013). Midodrine: a novel therapeutic for refractory chylothorax. Chest, 144(3), 1055–1057. -
Supratherapeutic vancomycin levels after trauma predict acute kidney injury and mortality.
Ley, E. J., Liou, D. Z., Singer, M. B., Mirocha, J., Srour, M., Bukur, M., … Salim, A. (2013). Supratherapeutic vancomycin levels after trauma predict acute kidney injury and mortality. The Journal of Surgical Research, 184(1), 501–6. -
Insurance type, not race, predicts mortality after pediatric trauma.
Short, S. S., Liou, D. Z., Singer, M. B., Bloom, M. B., Margulies, D. R., Bukur, M., … Ley, E. J. (2013). Insurance type, not race, predicts mortality after pediatric trauma. The Journal of Surgical Research, 184(1), 383–7. -
Emergency department blood transfusion: the first two units are free
Ley, E. J., Liou, D. Z., Singer, M. B., Mirocha, J., Melo, N., Chung, R., … Salim, A. (2013). Emergency department blood transfusion: the first two units are free. JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH, 184(1), 546–50. -
Increasing intent to donate in Hispanic American high school students: results of a prospective observational study.
Salim, A., Berry, C., Ley, E. J., Liou, D. Z., Schulman, D., Navarro, S., … Chan, L. S. (2012). Increasing intent to donate in Hispanic American high school students: results of a prospective observational study. Transplantation Proceedings, 45(1), 13–9. -
Does a history of postoperative ileus predispose to recurrent ileus after multistage ileal pouch-anal anastomosis?
Le, Q., Liou, D. Z., Murrell, Z., & Fleshner, P. (2013). Does a history of postoperative ileus predispose to recurrent ileus after multistage ileal pouch-anal anastomosis? Techniques in Coloproctology, 17(4), 383–8. -
Insurance-and race-related disparities decrease in elderly trauma patients.
Singer, M. B., Liou, D. Z., Clond, M. A., Bukur, M., Mirocha, J., Margulies, D. R., … Ley, E. J. (2013). Insurance-and race-related disparities decrease in elderly trauma patients. The Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, 74(1), 312–6. -
Support for blood alcohol screening in pediatric trauma.
Ley, E. J., Singer, M. B., Short, S. S., Liou, D., Bukur, M., Malinoski, D. J., … Salim, A. (2012). Support for blood alcohol screening in pediatric trauma. American Journal of Surgery, 204(6), 939–43; discussion 943. -
Preoperative FDG-PET for axillary metastases in patients with breast cancer.
Chung, A., Liou, D., Karlan, S., Waxman, A., Fujimoto, K., Hagiike, M., & Phillips, E. H. (2006). Preoperative FDG-PET for axillary metastases in patients with breast cancer. Archives of Surgery (Chicago, Ill. : 1960), 141(8), 783–8; discussion 788–9. -
Acute kidney injury in elderly trauma: not associated with admission IV contrast.
Liou, D. Z., Berry, C., Singer, M. B., Rudd, S., Torbati, S. S., Silka, P. A., … Ley, E. J. (2013). Acute kidney injury in elderly trauma: not associated with admission IV contrast. J Trauma Treat, 2(172). -
Bicycle trauma and alcohol intoxication
Harada, M. Y., Gangi, A., Ko, A., Liou, D. Z., Barmparas, G., Li, T., … Ley, E. J. (2015). Bicycle trauma and alcohol intoxication. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SURGERY, 24, 14–19. -
Recovery of Native Renal Function in Patients with Hepatorenal Syndrome Following Combined Liver and Kidney Transplant with Mercaptoacetyltriglycine-3 Renogram: Developing a Methodology
Aparici, C. M., Bains, S. N., Qian, L., Liou, D., Wojciechowski, D., Werner, J., … Hawkins, R. (2016). Recovery of Native Renal Function in Patients with Hepatorenal Syndrome Following Combined Liver and Kidney Transplant with Mercaptoacetyltriglycine-3 Renogram: Developing a Methodology. World Journal of Nuclear Medicine, 15(1). -
Predictors of Failure to Rescue After Esophagectomy.
Liou, D. Z., Serna-Gallegos, D., Mirocha, J., Bairamian, V., Alban, R. F., & Soukiasian, H. J. (2018). Predictors of Failure to Rescue After Esophagectomy. Ann Thorac Surg., 105(3). -
Induction therapy for locally advanced distal esophageal adenocarcinoma: Is radiation Always necessary?
Liou, D. Z., Backhus, L. M., Lui, N. S., Shrager, J. B., & Berry, M. F. (2018). Induction therapy for locally advanced distal esophageal adenocarcinoma: Is radiation Always necessary? JOURNAL OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY, 155(6), 2697–2705. -
National Evaluation of Short-Term and Intermediate-Term Readmission after Esophagectomy
Yang, C.-F. J., Wang, Y., He, H., Liou, D., Lui, N., Berry, M. F., … Backhus, L. (2019). National Evaluation of Short-Term and Intermediate-Term Readmission after Esophagectomy. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS, 229(4), S279–S280. -
Management of Benign Esophageal Perforation in the National Inpatient Sample
Lui, N., Bhandari, P., Backhus, L., Liou, D., Shrager, J., & Berry, M. F. (2019). Management of Benign Esophageal Perforation in the National Inpatient Sample. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS, 229(4), E209. -
The influence of hormone replacement therapy on lung cancer incidence and mortality.
Titan, A. L., He, H., Lui, N., Liou, D., Berry, M., Shrager, J. B., & Backhus, L. M. (2019). The influence of hormone replacement therapy on lung cancer incidence and mortality. The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. -
A national analysis of open versus minimally invasive thymectomy for stage I to III thymoma.
Yang, C.-F. J., Hurd, J., Shah, S. A., Liou, D., Wang, H., Backhus, L. M., … Berry, M. F. (2019). A national analysis of open versus minimally invasive thymectomy for stage I to III thymoma. The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. -
Does size matter? A national analysis of the utility of induction therapy for large thymomas.
Liou, D. Z., Ramakrishnan, D., Lui, N. S., Shrager, J. B., Backhus, L. M., & Berry, M. F. (2020). Does size matter? A national analysis of the utility of induction therapy for large thymomas. Journal of Thoracic Disease, 12(4), 1329–41. -
Sub-solid lung adenocarcinoma in Asian versus Caucasian patients: different biology but similar outcomes
Lui, N. S., Benson, J., He, H., Imielski, B. R., Kunder, C. A., Liou, D. Z., … Shrager, J. B. (2020). Sub-solid lung adenocarcinoma in Asian versus Caucasian patients: different biology but similar outcomes. JOURNAL OF THORACIC DISEASE, 12(5), 2161–71. -
Sub-solid lung adenocarcinoma in Asian versus Caucasian patients: different biology but similar outcomes.
Lui, N. S., Benson, J., He, H., Imielski, B. R., Kunder, C. A., Liou, D. Z., … Shrager, J. B. (2020). Sub-solid lung adenocarcinoma in Asian versus Caucasian patients: different biology but similar outcomes. Journal of Thoracic Disease, 12(5), 2161–2171. -
A National Analysis of Treatment Patterns and Outcomes for Patients 80 Years or Older with Esophageal Cancer.
Yang, C.-F. J., Wang, Y., Raman, V., Patel, D., Lui, N., Backhus, L., … Liou, D. (2020). A National Analysis of Treatment Patterns and Outcomes for Patients 80 Years or Older with Esophageal Cancer. Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. -
Paradoxical Motion on Sniff Test Predicts Greater Improvement Following Diaphragm Plication.
Patel, D. C., Berry, M. F., Bhandari, P., Backhus, L. M., Raees, S., Trope, W., … Shrager, J. B. (2020). Paradoxical Motion on Sniff Test Predicts Greater Improvement Following Diaphragm Plication. The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. -
Cancer diagnoses and survival rise as 65-year-olds become Medicare eligible.
Patel, D. C., He, H., Berry, M. F., Yang, C.-F. J., Trope, W., Lui, N., … Shrager, J. B. (2020). Cancer diagnoses and survival rise as 65-year-olds become Medicare eligible. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, 38(15). -
Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy Versus Delayed Surgery for Early-stage Non-small-cell Lung Cancer.
Mayne, N. R., Lin, B. K., Darling, A. J., Raman, V., Patel, D. C., Liou, D. Z., … Yang, C.-F. J. (2020). Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy Versus Delayed Surgery for Early-stage Non-small-cell Lung Cancer. Annals of Surgery. -
Commentary: Two decades of innovation, leadership, and overcoming challenges, but more lies ahead.
Liou, D. Z. (2020). Commentary: Two decades of innovation, leadership, and overcoming challenges, but more lies ahead. The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. -
Early Discharge Does Not Equate to Early Return for Patients Undergoing Lobectomy for Lung Cancer: A National Analysis
Patel, D. C., Leipzig, M., Yang, C.-F. J., Wang, Y., Shrager, J. B., Backhus, L. M., … Berry, M. F. (2020). Early Discharge Does Not Equate to Early Return for Patients Undergoing Lobectomy for Lung Cancer: A National Analysis. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS. ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC. -
Greater Ipsilateral Rectus Muscle Atrophy after Robotic Thoracic Surgery Compared to Open and VATS Approaches
Wang, Y., Bhandari, P., Trope, W., Guenthart, B. A., Guo, H. H., Liou, D., … Lui, N. (2020). Greater Ipsilateral Rectus Muscle Atrophy after Robotic Thoracic Surgery Compared to Open and VATS Approaches. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS. ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC. -
Strong for Surgery: Association Between Bundled Risk Factors and Outcomes After Major Elective Surgery in the VA Population.
Liou, D. Z., Patel, D. C., Bhandari, P., Wren, S. M., Marshall, N. J., Harris, A. H., … Backhus, L. M. (2021). Strong for Surgery: Association Between Bundled Risk Factors and Outcomes After Major Elective Surgery in the VA Population. World Journal of Surgery. -
Estimating the Impact of Extended Delay to Surgery for Stage I Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer on Survival: Lessons for the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Mayne, N. R., Elser, H., Darling, A. J., Raman, V., Liou, D., Colson, Y., … Yang, C.-F. J. (2021). Estimating the Impact of Extended Delay to Surgery for Stage I Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer on Survival: Lessons for the COVID-19 Pandemic. Annals of Surgery. -
Use of a Personalized Multimedia Education Platform Improves Preoperative Teaching for Lung Cancer Patients.
Benson, J., Bhandari, P., Lui, N., Berry, M., Liou, D. Z., Shrager, J., … Backhus, L. M. (2021). Use of a Personalized Multimedia Education Platform Improves Preoperative Teaching for Lung Cancer Patients. Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. -
Cancer diagnoses and survival rise as 65-year-olds become Medicare-eligible.
Patel, D. C., He, H., Berry, M. F., Yang, C.-F. J., Trope, W. L., Wang, Y., … Shrager, J. B. (2021). Cancer diagnoses and survival rise as 65-year-olds become Medicare-eligible. Cancer. -
First lung and kidney multi-organ transplant following COVID-19 Infection.
Guenthart, B. A., Krishnan, A., Alassar, A., Madhok, J., Kakol, M., Miller, S., … Woo, Y. J. (2021). First lung and kidney multi-organ transplant following COVID-19 Infection. The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation : the Official Publication of the International Society for Heart Transplantation. -
Early Discharge after Lobectomy for Lung Cancer does not Equate to Early Readmission.
Patel, D. C., Leipzig, M., Jeffrey Yang, C.-F., Wang, Y., Shrager, J. B., Backhus, L. M., … Berry, M. F. (2021). Early Discharge after Lobectomy for Lung Cancer does not Equate to Early Readmission. The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. -
Surgical technique for atrial-esophageal fistula repair after catheter ablation: An underrecognized complication
Guenthart, B. A., Sun, B., De Biasi, A., Fischbein, M. P., & Liou, D. Z. (2020). Surgical technique for atrial-esophageal fistula repair after catheter ablation: An underrecognized complication. JTCVS TECHNIQUES, 4, 169–172. -
Influence of facility volume on long-term survival of patients undergoing esophagectomy for esophageal cancer.
Patel, D. C., Jeffrey Yang, C.-F., He, H., Liou, D. Z., Backhus, L. M., Lui, N. S., … Berry, M. F. (2021). Influence of facility volume on long-term survival of patients undergoing esophagectomy for esophageal cancer. The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. -
Reconsidering the American Joint Committee on Cancer 8th Edition TNM Staging Manual Classifications for T2b/T3 Non-small-cell Lung Cancer.
Kumar, A., Kumar, S., Gilja, S., Potter, A., Raman, V., Muniappan, A., … Jeffrey Yang, C.-F. (2021). Reconsidering the American Joint Committee on Cancer 8th Edition TNM Staging Manual Classifications for T2b/T3 Non-small-cell Lung Cancer. Journal of Thoracic Oncology : Official Publication of the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer. -
Surgical technique for atrial-esophageal fistula repair after catheter ablation: An underrecognized complication.
Guenthart, B. A., Sun, B., De Biasi, A., Fischbein, M. P., & Liou, D. Z. (2020). Surgical technique for atrial-esophageal fistula repair after catheter ablation: An underrecognized complication. JTCVS Techniques, 4, 169–172. -
The Impact of Extended Delayed Surgery for Indolent Lung Cancer or Part-solid Ground Glass Nodules.
Mayne, N. R., Elser, H., Lin, B. K., Raman, V., Liou, D., Li, X., … Yang, C.-F. J. (2021). The Impact of Extended Delayed Surgery for Indolent Lung Cancer or Part-solid Ground Glass Nodules. The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. -
Short-term and intermediate-term readmission after esophagectomy
Wang, Y., Yang, C.-F. J., He, H., Buchan, J. M., Patel, D. C., Liou, D. Z., … Backhus, L. M. (2021). Short-term and intermediate-term readmission after esophagectomy. JOURNAL OF THORACIC DISEASE. -
Surgical resection for patients with pulmonary aspergillosis in the national inpatient sample
Patel, D. C., Bhandari, P., Epstein, D. J., Liou, D. Z., Backhus, L. M., Berry, M. F., … Lui, N. S. (2021). Surgical resection for patients with pulmonary aspergillosis in the national inpatient sample. JOURNAL OF THORACIC DISEASE. -
Induction therapy is not associated with improved survival in large cT4N0 non-small cell lung cancers.
Sun, B. J., Bhandari, P., Jeffrey Yang, C.-F., Berry, M. F., Shrager, J. B., Backhus, L. M., … Liou, D. Z. (2021). Induction therapy is not associated with improved survival in large cT4N0 non-small cell lung cancers. The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. -
Surgical resection for patients with pulmonary aspergillosis in the national inpatient sample.
Patel, D. C., Bhandari, P., Epstein, D. J., Liou, D. Z., Backhus, L. M., Berry, M. F., … Lui, N. S. (2021). Surgical resection for patients with pulmonary aspergillosis in the national inpatient sample. Journal of Thoracic Disease, 13(8), 4977–4987. -
Short-term and intermediate-term readmission after esophagectomy.
Wang, Y., Yang, C.-F. J., He, H., Buchan, J. M., Patel, D. C., Liou, D. Z., … Backhus, L. M. (2021). Short-term and intermediate-term readmission after esophagectomy. Journal of Thoracic Disease, 13(8), 4678–4689. -
Perioperative Outcomes After Combined Esophagectomy and Lung Resection.
Patel, D. C., Bhandari, P., Shrager, J. B., Berry, M. F., Backhus, L. M., Lui, N. S., & Liou, D. Z. (2021). Perioperative Outcomes After Combined Esophagectomy and Lung Resection. The Journal of Surgical Research, 270, 413–420. -
A new model using artificial intelligence to predict recurrence after surgical resection of stage I-II non-small cell lung cancer.
Lui, N., Wei, N., Trope, W., Nesbit, S., Bhandari, P., Lee, C.-H., … Yang, E. (2021). A new model using artificial intelligence to predict recurrence after surgical resection of stage I-II non-small cell lung cancer. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY. LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS. -
A national analysis of open versus minimally invasive thymectomy for stage I-III thymic carcinoma.
Hurd, J., Haridas, C., Potter, A., Baiu, I., Beqari, J., Deng, J., … Yang, C.-F. J. (2022). A national analysis of open versus minimally invasive thymectomy for stage I-III thymic carcinoma. European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery : Official Journal of the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery. -
Positron emission tomography/computed tomography differentiates resectable thymoma from anterior mediastinal lymphoma.
Byrd, C. T., Trope, W. L., Bhandari, P., Konsker, H. B., Moradi, F., Lui, N. S., … Shrager, J. B. (2022). Positron emission tomography/computed tomography differentiates resectable thymoma from anterior mediastinal lymphoma. The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. -
Half of Anastomotic Leaks after Esophagectomy are Undetected on Initial Postoperative Esophagram.
Elliott, I. A., Berry, M. F., Trope, W., Lui, N. S., Guenthart, B. A., Liou, D. Z., … Shrager, J. B. (2022). Half of Anastomotic Leaks after Esophagectomy are Undetected on Initial Postoperative Esophagram. The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. -
Commentary: A guide for what we know and what still needs to be learned.
Liou, D. Z. (2022). Commentary: A guide for what we know and what still needs to be learned. The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. -
Lobar versus sublobar resection in clinical stage IA primary lung cancer with occult N2 disease.
Liou, D. Z., Chan, M., Bhandari, P., Lui, N. S., Backhus, L. M., Shrager, J. B., & Berry, M. F. (2022). Lobar versus sublobar resection in clinical stage IA primary lung cancer with occult N2 disease. European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery : Official Journal of the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery. -
Eligibility for Lung Cancer Screening Among Women Receiving Screening for Breast Cancer.
Titan, A. L., Baiu, I., Liou, D., Lui, N. S., Berry, M., Shrager, J., & Backhus, L. (2022). Eligibility for Lung Cancer Screening Among Women Receiving Screening for Breast Cancer. JAMA Network Open, 5(9), e2233840. -
Risk of adenocarcinoma in patients with a suspicious ground-glass opacity: a retrospective review
Roy, E., Shrager, J., Benson, J., Trope, W. L., Bhandari, P., Lui, N., … Berry, M. F. (2022). Risk of adenocarcinoma in patients with a suspicious ground-glass opacity: a retrospective review. JOURNAL OF THORACIC DISEASE. -
Treatment and Outcomes of Proximal Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Patel, D. C., Yang, C.-F. J., Liou, D. Z., & Berry, M. F. (2022). Treatment and Outcomes of Proximal Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Annals of Surgical Oncology. -
Multimodal Management of T4 N2 Non-small-cell Lung Cancer with Additional Ipsilateral Pulmonary Nodules
Kumar, A., Kumar, S., Potter, A., Gilja, S., Liou, D., & Yang, C.-F. J. (2022). Multimodal Management of T4 N2 Non-small-cell Lung Cancer with Additional Ipsilateral Pulmonary Nodules. JOURNAL OF THORACIC ONCOLOGY. ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC. -
Risk of adenocarcinoma in patients with a suspicious ground-glass opacity: a retrospective review.
Roy, E., Shrager, J., Benson, J., Trope, W. L., Bhandari, P., Lui, N., … Berry, M. F. (2022). Risk of adenocarcinoma in patients with a suspicious ground-glass opacity: a retrospective review. Journal of Thoracic Disease, 14(11), 4236–4245. -
Impact of Delaying Surgery After Chemoradiation on Outcomes for Locally Advanced Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Wong, L.-Y., Liou, D. Z., Vitzthum, L. K., Backhus, L. M., Lui, N. S., Chang, D., … Berry, M. F. (2022). Impact of Delaying Surgery After Chemoradiation on Outcomes for Locally Advanced Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Annals of Surgical Oncology. -
Safety and feasibility of minimally invasive lobectomy after neoadjuvant immunotherapy for non-small cell lung cancer.
Mathey-Andrews, C., McCarthy, M., Potter, A. L., Beqari, J., Wightman, S. C., Liou, D., … Jeffrey Yang, C.-F. (2022). Safety and feasibility of minimally invasive lobectomy after neoadjuvant immunotherapy for non-small cell lung cancer. The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery.
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5565 W. Las Positas Blvd, Suite 150
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(37 reviews)
Dr. Liou was factual, informative and kind. I feel comfortable moving forward with him as my surgeon.
Dr. Liou explained the procedure very well and alleviated some of my anxiety about it.
Dr. Liou was clear, informative and encouraging. I would recommend him to anyone seeking care.
Thank you Dr Liou he was a very professional during my in person, video and telephone appointments. He always talk to me and explain the things on the way that I understand my health condition.
I appreciated Dr. Liou's professionalism. He was very thorough and did not make me feel rushed. I felt we had a good exchange and he had a good grasp of my previous history and current health concerns. He also had a very pleasant manner and I felt he was very approachable and sincere. I would gladly see him again if necessary for my health situation.
very informative
Excelent customer services
He was very thorough
very happy
Very understanding, knowledgeable doctor.
Very good Doctor gave me many options and information about my condition and what to consider,thank you doctor Liou.
Dr. Liou has been very informative about the procedures and answers any questions I have. I have a lot of confidence in him.
Excellent Dr, that provided a plan to help my breathing. I am feeling great and I thank Dr Liou for that.
He seemed very bright and competent. Though we were meeting for the first time, he seemed to know my file very well. He was also approachable and likable in his demeanor.
Dr. Liou was thorough in explanation of the procedure/surgery, open to and encouraging of questions, and inspired confidence in both the surgery and his accessibility and care for me as a potential patient. My son joined the call and the Dr. was quite open to the addition and questions from an additional family member.
Dr. Liou is great! He is informative, patient and thorough. He has provided very good care.
Very informative, explained the process completely. Dr Liou was polite, patient and thorough.
Excellent care
Dr. Liou provided wonderful care, a very nice and through surgeon. I am very thankful to have him.
Very good
Doctor Liou seemed very concerned, he went step by step for my situation. He was professional and a great communicator.
Douglas Liou was kind, thoughtful & caring about my issue. He was thorough and gave excellent recommendations for me to take. He is an excellent physician!
Very straight forward and to the point
Willing to explain when questions are asked
Has the information and the plan ready to provide to me, the patient
ME makes me feel important by acknowledging my questions are good and important for explaining details further
He was clear and answered my question and concerns.
Quick decision-maker with detail oriented logical thinking.
Explain the surgery very well.
Arrange his team to answer all my questions.
Very informational about everything. I didn't even have to ask my questions I had for him. He knew it all !
Thank you for everything.
I believe he was thorough, considerate and patient. These are attributes I appreciate greatly.
Dr. Liou is wonderful, he listen, care also communicated super well. I trusted him 100%.
My experience was excellent! I drove over 200 miles to have Stanford take care of my surgery. I am so happy I did. Ran into complications. What was to be 3 1/2 hrs. turned out to be 7 1/2 hrs.
Dr. Liou is compassionate, very smart, well trained and thoughtful, without his comprehensive diagnosis. I would not agree to the operation. He is a very good surgeon.
Dr. Liou listened, asked lots of questions, discussed what procedures he'd like to have done andmade me feel like had all the time to address my concerns.
I enjoyed Dr. Lion very much. I was very comfortable in his presence.
I'm very satisfied on service rendered to me.
Dr. Liou & his PA Jessica are great!
Dr. Liou is kind, patient, welcoming of questions, accommodating of my needs. I especially appreciate his clarity and directness about my condition, while still being kind. I am very lucky to have been referred to him. Also, he is very thorough which I deeply appreciate.
Everyone is very nice, surprised that Dr. Liou took time to call me 2 times.
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