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Brendan C. Visser, MD
Hepatobiliary surgeon, Pancreatic surgeon, Surgical oncologist
Associate Professor of Surgery (General Surgery) at the Stanford University Medical Center
Bio:
Dr. Visser is a native of San Francisco, the youngest of eight children. He attended Deep Springs College in Eastern California and then went on to earn his BS at Cornell University in Ithaca NY. After receiving his MD degree at the University of California - San Francisco, he stayed at UCSF for his residency training in general surgery. He then completed specialized fellowship training in hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery (also called HPB surgery) at the University of Edinburgh in Ediburgh, UK. Dr. Visser is board certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery. His principle practice is at Stanford Hospital and the Stanford Cancer Center, but he is also a staff surgeon at the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System, serving our veteran patients.
Dr. Visser is actively involved in the General Surgery training program and is the program director for the Stanford Hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) Surgery fellowship program. Dr. Visser was honored in 2011 with the John Collins Memorial Teaching Award, an annual faculty recognition selected by the entire body of general surgery residents. He also received the Best Rotation Award in 2015, which is selected by Stanford chief residents in general surgery. He is the Medical Director of the GI Cancer Care Program at the Stanford Cancer Center.
Dr. Visser is actively involved in the General Surgery training program and is the program director for the Stanford Hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) Surgery fellowship program. Dr. Visser was honored in 2011 with the John Collins Memorial Teaching Award, an annual faculty recognition selected by the entire body of general surgery residents. He also received the Best Rotation Award in 2015, which is selected by Stanford chief residents in general surgery. He is the Medical Director of the GI Cancer Care Program at the Stanford Cancer Center.
- 875 Blake Wilbur Drive
- Palo Alto , CA 94304
- Phone: 650-498-6000
- 900 Blake Wilbur Drive
- 2nd Floor
- Palo Alto , CA 94304
- Phone: 650-498-6000
- 420 Broadway Street, Pavilion D, 2nd Floor
- Redwood City , CA 94063
- Phone: 650-736-5555
Practice Areas
Professional Education
- Residency: Univ of California San Francisco (2005) CA
- Medical Education: Univ of California San Francisco (1999) CA
- Fellowship: University of Edinburgh; Edinburgh Royal (2006)
- Board Certification: General Surgery, American Board of Surgery (2006)
- MD, Univ. of Calif., San Francisco, Medicine (1999)
- Resident, Univ. Of Calif., San Francisco, General Surgery (2005)
- Fellow, Univ. of Edinburgh, UK, Hepatobiliary/Pancreatic Surgery (2006)
Honors & Awards
- Best Rotation Award: Stanford Chief Residents 2015, Stanford General Surgery Residency (2014-2015)
- John Collins Memorial Teaching Award, Annual faculty teaching award selected by entire body of general surgery residents (2010-2011)
Administrative Appointments
- Medical Director, Gastrointestinal Cancer Care Program, Stanford Cancer Center (2015 - Present)
- Program Director, HPB Fellowship, Stanford HPB Program (2013 - Present)
Publications
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Safety and timing of nonobstetric abdominal surgery in pregnancy
Visser, B. C., Glasgow, R. E., Mulvihill, K. K., & Mulvihill, S. J. (2001). Safety and timing of nonobstetric abdominal surgery in pregnancy. DIGESTIVE SURGERY, 18(5), 409–417. -
Adjuvant and neoadjuvant therapy for esophageal cancer: a critical reappraisal
Visser, B. C., Venook, A. P., & Patti, M. G. (2003). Adjuvant and neoadjuvant therapy for esophageal cancer: a critical reappraisal. SURGICAL ONCOLOGY-OXFORD, 12(1), 1–7. -
Diagnostic imaging of cystic pancreatic neoplasms
Visser, B. C., Muthusamay, V. R., Mulvihill, S. J., & Coakley, F. (2004). Diagnostic imaging of cystic pancreatic neoplasms. SURGICAL ONCOLOGY-OXFORD, 13(1), 27–39. -
Congenital choledochal cysts in adults
Visser, B. C., Suh, I., Way, L. W., & Kang, S. M. (2004). Congenital choledochal cysts in adults. ARCHIVES OF SURGERY, 139(8), 855–860.
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The influence of portoenterostomy on transplantation for biliary atresia
Visser, B. C., Suh, I., Hirose, S., Rosenthal, P., LEE, H., Roberts, J. P., & Hirose, R. (2004). The influence of portoenterostomy on transplantation for biliary atresia. LIVER TRANSPLANTATION, 10(10), 1279–1286.
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Characterization of cystic pancreatic masses: Relative accuracy of CT and MRI
Visser, B. C., Yeh, B. M., Qayyum, A., Way, L. W., McCulloch, C. E., & Coakley, F. V. (2007). Characterization of cystic pancreatic masses: Relative accuracy of CT and MRI. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF ROENTGENOLOGY, 189(3), 648–656.
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Open cholecystectomy in the laparoendoscopic era
Visser, B. C., Parks, R. W., & Garden, O. J. (2008). Open cholecystectomy in the laparoendoscopic era. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY, 195(1), 108–14.
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Diagnostic evaluation of cystic pancreatic lesions
Visser, B. C., Muthusamy, V. R., Yeh, B. M., Coakley, F. V., & Way, L. W. (2008). Diagnostic evaluation of cystic pancreatic lesions. HPB, 10(1), 63–69.
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Comparison of Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy and 3-Dimensional Conformal Radiotherapy as Adjuvant Therapy for Gastric Cancer
Minn, A. Y., Hsu, A., La, T., Kunz, P., Fisher, G. A., Ford, J. M., … Chang, D. T. (2010). Comparison of Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy and 3-Dimensional Conformal Radiotherapy as Adjuvant Therapy for Gastric Cancer. CANCER, 116(16), 3943–52.
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Expression of p16(INK4A) But Not Hypoxia Markers or Poly Adenosine Diphosphate-Ribose Polymerase Is Associated With Improved Survival in Patients With Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
Chang, D. T., Chapman, C. H., Norton, J. A., Visser, B., Fisher, G. A., Kunz, P., … Pai, R. K. (2010). Expression of p16(INK4A) But Not Hypoxia Markers or Poly Adenosine Diphosphate-Ribose Polymerase Is Associated With Improved Survival in Patients With Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma. CANCER, 116(22), 5179–87.
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Abdominal Mass, Anemia, Diabetes Mellitus, and Necrolytic Migratory Erythema
Qadan, M., Visser, B., Kim, J., Pai, R., & Triadafilopoulos, G. (2012). Abdominal Mass, Anemia, Diabetes Mellitus, and Necrolytic Migratory Erythema. DIGESTIVE DISEASES AND SCIENCES, 57(6), 1465–68.
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Sump Syndrome as a Complication of Choledochoduodenostomy
Qadan, M., Clarke, S., Morrow, E., Triadafilopoulos, G., & Visser, B. (2012). Sump Syndrome as a Complication of Choledochoduodenostomy. DIGESTIVE DISEASES AND SCIENCES, 57(8), 2011–15.
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Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy for Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
Abelson, J. A., Murphy, J. D., Minn, A. Y., Chung, M., Fisher, G. A., Ford, J. M., … Chang, D. T. (2012). Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy for Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY BIOLOGY PHYSICS, 82(4), E595–E601.
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Gallstone pancreatitis: why not cholecystectomy?
Worhunsky, D. J., & Visser, B. C. (2013). Gallstone pancreatitis: why not cholecystectomy? JAMA Surgery, 148(9), 872-?
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Colorectal cancer diagnostics: biomarkers, cell-free DNA, circulating tumor cells and defining heterogeneous populations by single-cell analysis.
Kin, C., Kidess, E., Poultsides, G. A., Visser, B. C., & Jeffrey, S. S. (2013). Colorectal cancer diagnostics: biomarkers, cell-free DNA, circulating tumor cells and defining heterogeneous populations by single-cell analysis. Expert Review of Molecular Diagnostics, 13(6), 581–99.
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Development of a transillumination infrared modality for differential vasoactive optical imaging
Dixit, S. S., Kim, H., Visser, B., & Faris, G. W. (2009). Development of a transillumination infrared modality for differential vasoactive optical imaging. APPLIED OPTICS, 48(10), D178–D186.
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Metabolomic-derived novel cyst fluid biomarkers for pancreatic cysts: glucose and kynurenine
Park, W. G., Wu, M., Bowen, R., Zheng, M., Fitch, W. L., Pai, R. K., … Peltz, G. (2013). Metabolomic-derived novel cyst fluid biomarkers for pancreatic cysts: glucose and kynurenine. GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY, 78(2), 295-?
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Laparoscopic spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy: the technique must suit the lesion.
Worhunsky, D. J., Zak, Y., Dua, M. M., Poultsides, G. A., Norton, J. A., & Visser, B. C. (2014). Laparoscopic spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy: the technique must suit the lesion. Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery , 18(8), 1445–51.
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Early vein reconstruction and right-to-left dissection for left-sided pancreatic tumors with portal vein occlusion.
Cloyd, J. M., Dua, M. M., & Visser, B. C. (2014). Early vein reconstruction and right-to-left dissection for left-sided pancreatic tumors with portal vein occlusion. Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery , 18(11), 2034–37.
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Laparoscopic Transgastric Necrosectomy for the Management of Pancreatic Necrosis
Worhunsky, D. J., Qadan, M., Dua, M. M., Park, W. G., Poultsides, G. A., Norton, J. A., & Visser, B. C. (2014). Laparoscopic Transgastric Necrosectomy for the Management of Pancreatic Necrosis. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS, 219(4), 735–43.
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Cardiac metastases and tumor embolization: A rare sequelae of primary undifferentiated liver sarcoma.
Dua, M. M., Cloyd, J. M., Haddad, F., Beygui, R. E., Norton, J. A., & Visser, B. C. (2014). Cardiac metastases and tumor embolization: A rare sequelae of primary undifferentiated liver sarcoma. International Journal of Surgery Case Reports, 5(12), 927–31.
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Early Vein Reconstruction and Right-to-Left Dissection for Left-Sided Pancreatic Tumors with Portal Vein Occlusion
Cloyd, J. M., Dua, M. M., & Visser, B. C. (2014). Early Vein Reconstruction and Right-to-Left Dissection for Left-Sided Pancreatic Tumors with Portal Vein Occlusion. JOURNAL OF GASTROINTESTINAL SURGERY, 18(11), 2034–37.
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Pancreatectomy with vein reconstruction: technique matters
Dua, M. M., Tran, T. B., Klausner, J., Hwa, K. J., Poultsides, G. A., Norton, J. A., & Visser, B. C. (2015). Pancreatectomy with vein reconstruction: technique matters. HPB, 17(9), 824–31.
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Primary Gastric Hodgkin's Lymphoma: An Extremely Rare Entity and A Diagnostic Challenge.
Sethi, S., Higgins, J. P., Arber, D. A., Visser, B., & Banerjee, S. (2015). Primary Gastric Hodgkin's Lymphoma: An Extremely Rare Entity and A Diagnostic Challenge. Digestive Diseases and Sciences, 60(10), 2923–26.
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Laparoscopic transgastric necrosectomy for the management of pancreatic necrosis.
Worhunsky, D. J., Qadan, M., Dua, M. M., Park, W. G., Poultsides, G. A., Norton, J. A., & Visser, B. C. (2014). Laparoscopic transgastric necrosectomy for the management of pancreatic necrosis. Journal of the American College of Surgeons, 219(4), 735–43.
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Single- versus multifraction stereotactic body radiation therapy for pancreatic adenocarcinoma: outcomes and toxicity.
Pollom, E. L., Alagappan, M., von Eyben, R., Kunz, P. L., Fisher, G. A., Ford, J. A., … Chang, D. T. (2014). Single- versus multifraction stereotactic body radiation therapy for pancreatic adenocarcinoma: outcomes and toxicity. International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics, 90(4), 918–25.
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Pancreatectomy with vein reconstruction: technique matters.
Dua, M. M., Tran, T. B., Klausner, J., Hwa, K. J., Poultsides, G. A., Norton, J. A., & Visser, B. C. (2015). Pancreatectomy with vein reconstruction: technique matters. HPB , 17(9), 824–31.
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The neurosurgical origins of image-guided surgery
Barrese, J. C., & Henderson, J. M. (2015). The neurosurgical origins of image-guided surgery. CURRENT PROBLEMS IN SURGERY, 52(12), 476–520.
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Statin and Metformin Use Prolongs Survival in Patients With Resectable Pancreatic Cancer.
Kozak, M. M., Anderson, E. M., von Eyben, R., Pai, J. S., Poultsides, G. A., Visser, B. C., … Chang, D. T. (2016). Statin and Metformin Use Prolongs Survival in Patients With Resectable Pancreatic Cancer. Pancreas, 45(1), 64–70.
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Management of Postoperative Hepatic Failure
Qadan, M., Garden, O. J., Corvera, C. U., & Visser, B. C. (2016). Management of Postoperative Hepatic Failure. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS, 222(2), 195–208.
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Identification of tumorigenic cells and therapeutic targets in pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors
Krampitz, G. W., George, B. M., Willingham, S. B., Volkmer, J.-P., Weiskopf, K., Jahchan, N., … Weissman, I. L. (2016). Identification of tumorigenic cells and therapeutic targets in pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 113(16), 4464–69.
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Laparoscopic hepatectomy in cirrhotics: safe if you adjust technique.
Worhunsky, D. J., Dua, M. M., Tran, T. B., Siu, B., Poultsides, G. A., Norton, J. A., & Visser, B. C. (2016). Laparoscopic hepatectomy in cirrhotics: safe if you adjust technique. Surgical Endoscopy, 30(10), 4307–14.
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Recurrent Pyogenic Cholangitis: Got Stones?
Gholami, S., Wood, L., Berry, G., Triadafilopoulos, G., Visser, B. C., & Dua, M. M. (2016). Recurrent Pyogenic Cholangitis: Got Stones? Digestive Diseases and Sciences, 61(11), 3147–50.
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Green Sludge: Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm of the Bile Duct Presenting with Intermittent Biliary Obstruction Due to Abundant Mucus.
Choudhary, A., Barakat, M. T., Leal, J. N., Louie, C. Y., Visser, B. C., & Banerjee, S. (2016). Green Sludge: Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm of the Bile Duct Presenting with Intermittent Biliary Obstruction Due to Abundant Mucus. Digestive Diseases and Sciences, -?
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Validation of Fistula Risk Score calculator in diverse North American HPB practices.
Grendar, J., Jutric, Z., Leal, J. N., Ball, C. G., Bertens, K., Dixon, E., … Hansen, P. D. (2017). Validation of Fistula Risk Score calculator in diverse North American HPB practices. HPB .
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Fukuoka and AGA Criteria Have Superior Diagnostic Accuracy for Advanced Cystic Neoplasms than Sendai Criteria.
Sighinolfi, M., Quan, S. Y., Lee, Y., Ibaseta, A., Pham, K., Dua, M. M., … Park, W. G. (2017). Fukuoka and AGA Criteria Have Superior Diagnostic Accuracy for Advanced Cystic Neoplasms than Sendai Criteria. Digestive Diseases and Sciences, 62(3), 626–32.
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Duodenal adenocarcinoma: Advances in diagnosis and surgical management.
Cloyd, J. M., George, E., & Visser, B. C. (2016). Duodenal adenocarcinoma: Advances in diagnosis and surgical management. World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery, 8(3), 212–21.
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Surgical Approaches to Chronic Pancreatitis: Indications and Techniques.
Dua, M. M., & Visser, B. C. (2017). Surgical Approaches to Chronic Pancreatitis: Indications and Techniques. Digestive Diseases and Sciences.
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Development and Validation of Biopsy-Free Genotyping for Molecular Subtyping of Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Scherer, F., Kurtz, D. M., Newman, A. M., Esfahani, M. S., Craig, A., Stehr, H., … Alizadeh, A. A. (2016). Development and Validation of Biopsy-Free Genotyping for Molecular Subtyping of Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma. BLOOD, 128(22).
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Prospective Evaluation of Results of Reoperation in Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome.
Norton, J. A., Krampitz, G. W., Poultsides, G. A., Visser, B. C., Fraker, D. L., Alexander, H. R., & Jensen, R. T. (2018). Prospective Evaluation of Results of Reoperation in Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome. Annals of Surgery, 267(4), 782–88.
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Incidence and Prognosis of Primary Gastrinomas in the Hepatobiliary Tract
Norton, J. A., Foster, D. S., Blumgart, L. H., Poultsides, G. A., Visser, B. C., Fraker, D. L., … Jensen, R. T. (2018). Incidence and Prognosis of Primary Gastrinomas in the Hepatobiliary Tract. JAMA SURGERY, 153(3), e175083.
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Management of Borderline Resectable Pancreatic Cancer.
Toesca, D. A., Koong, A. J., Poultsides, G. A., Visser, B. C., Haraldsdottir, S., Koong, A. C., & Chang, D. T. (2018). Management of Borderline Resectable Pancreatic Cancer. International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics, 100(5), 1155–74.
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The Effect of Chronic Kidney Disease on Postoperative Outcomes after Major Hepatectomy: Results from the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program
Tran, T. B., Dua, M. M., Spain, D. A., Poultsides, G. A., Norton, J. A., & Visser, B. C. (2015). The Effect of Chronic Kidney Disease on Postoperative Outcomes after Major Hepatectomy: Results from the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS, 221(4), S94–S95.
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Noninvasive Genotyping and Assessment of Treatment Response in Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma
Scherer, F., Kurtz, D. M., Newman, A. M., Stehr, H., Liu, C. L., Zhou, L., … Alizadeh, A. A. (2015). Noninvasive Genotyping and Assessment of Treatment Response in Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma. BLOOD, 126(23).
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Pretreatment lab values to predict overall survival in patients with primary unresectable pancreatic adenocarcinoma treated with SBRT
Alagappan, M., Pollom, E. L., von Eyben, R., Kunz, P. L., Fisher, G. A., Ford, J. M., … Chang, D. T. (2015). Pretreatment lab values to predict overall survival in patients with primary unresectable pancreatic adenocarcinoma treated with SBRT. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, 33(3).
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Hepato-pancreatectomy: perioperative and long term outcomes of synchronous hepatic and pancreatic resection
Tran, T. B., Dua, M. M., Visser, B. C., Norton, J. A., & Poultsides, G. A. (2015). Hepato-pancreatectomy: perioperative and long term outcomes of synchronous hepatic and pancreatic resection. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS, 221(4), E95.
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Management of Postoperative Pancreatic Fistula: Drain Position Matters
Malhotra, L., Dua, M. M., Leal, J. N., Poultsides, G. A., Norton, J. A., & Visser, B. C. (2017). Management of Postoperative Pancreatic Fistula: Drain Position Matters. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS, 225(4), E123–E124.
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Surgical Strategies for the Management of Necrotizing Pancreatitis
Dua, M. M., Worhunsky, D. J., Tran, T. B., Friedland, S., Park, W. G., & Visser, B. C. (2015). Surgical Strategies for the Management of Necrotizing Pancreatitis. JOURNAL OF THE PANCREAS, 16(6), 547–58.
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Noninvasive Detection of BCL2, BCL6, and MYC Translocations in Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Kurtz, D. M., Scherer, F., Newman, A. M., Craig, A., Jin, M., Stehr, H., … Alizadeh, A. A. (2016). Noninvasive Detection of BCL2, BCL6, and MYC Translocations in Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma. BLOOD, 128(22).
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Circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) in B-cell lymphoma
Scherer, F., Kurtz, D. M., Newman, A. M., Stehr, H., Craig, A. F. M., Esfahani, M. S., … Alizadeh, A. A. (2018). Circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) in B-cell lymphoma. BRITISH JOURNAL OF HAEMATOLOGY, 182, 16–17.
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Ruptured Oncocytic Intraductal Papillary Neoplasm: Think Beyond the Pancreas.
Jensen, C. W., Worhunsky, D. J., Triadafilopoulos, G., Bingham, D. B., & Visser, B. C. (2019). Ruptured Oncocytic Intraductal Papillary Neoplasm: Think Beyond the Pancreas. Digestive Diseases and Sciences.
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Identification of Tumorigenic Cells and Therapeutic Targets in Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Cancers
Krampitz, G. W., Willingham, S. B., Volkmer, J. P., Weiskopf, K. A., George, B. M., Sage, J., … Weissman, I. L. (2015). Identification of Tumorigenic Cells and Therapeutic Targets in Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Cancers. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS, 221(4), S59–S60.
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Performance of a novel TNM staging system for pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors versus the current AJCC staging system
Qadan, M., Ma, Y., Visser, B. C., Norton, J. A., & Poultsides, G. A. (2013). Performance of a novel TNM staging system for pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors versus the current AJCC staging system. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, 31(4).
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Shades of 'Childs A': successful laparoscopic major hepatectomies in cirrhotics
Worth, P. J., & Visser, B. C. (2017). Shades of 'Childs A': successful laparoscopic major hepatectomies in cirrhotics. ANNALS OF LAPAROSCOPIC AND ENDOSCOPIC SURGERY, 2.
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Surgical Transgastric Necrosectomy for Necrotizing Pancreatitis: A Single-stage Procedure for Walled-off Pancreatic Necrosis.
Driedger, M., Zyromski, N. J., Visser, B. C., Jester, A., Sutherland, F. R., Nakeeb, A., … Ball, C. G. (2018). Surgical Transgastric Necrosectomy for Necrotizing Pancreatitis: A Single-stage Procedure for Walled-off Pancreatic Necrosis. Annals of Surgery.
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Colorectal liver metastases management in the Veterans Health Administration: Geographic disparity.
Mobarek, D. A., Visser, B. C., Krasnow, S., Chang, J. W., Nechodom, P., & DuVall, S. L. (2016). Colorectal liver metastases management in the Veterans Health Administration: Geographic disparity. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, 34(4).
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Management of colorectal hepatic met stases in the Veterans Affairs medical system: Opportunities for curative intent surgery
Mobarek, D. A., Visser, B. C., Freeman, A., Bentt, D., Ayvazian, J., Maron, D., … Krasnow, S. (2014). Management of colorectal hepatic met stases in the Veterans Affairs medical system: Opportunities for curative intent surgery. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, 32(15).
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Nullius in Verba INVITED CRITIQUE
Visser, B. C. (2013). Nullius in Verba INVITED CRITIQUE. JAMA SURGERY, 148(3), 257–58.
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Patients comments are gathered from our Patient Satisfaction Survey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
SHC Patient, Apr 2019
Dr. Visser and his team are excellent! They are very knowledgeable and explain everything to me in a way that I can understand fully.
SHC Patient, Mar 2019
I can always depend on Dr Visser and his team are there for me with the answers and corrective action
SHC Patient, Mar 2019
Dr. Visser, Kristan Wheeler, Taylor Foyel, Monica Dua and all of Dr. Visser staff were very kind and friendly! Best office experience I ever had.
SHC Patient, Feb 2019
I think that Stanford Health Care is the best we have in California all excellent.
SHC Patient, Feb 2019
great. great. great wonderful doctor
SHC Patient, Feb 2019
Dr. Visser was AMAZING!!
SHC Patient, Jan 2019
Everyone was nice and caring and made me comfortable and understand about my physical condition. Dr. Visser is good and knowledgeable person. I would highly recommend to others.
SHC Patient, Jan 2019
I feel blessed that Dr. Visser took me in as a patient. he has been working to correct damage implemented by a previous hospital. I am not sure where my health would have ended up without his expertise - Very grateful.
SHC Patient, Dec 2018
Dr. Visser was amazing. He answered all our questions & concerns... He was very kind. His PA that saw us the first day was amazing helped with drsg. D & skin.
SHC Patient, Dec 2018
I am still confused about the information from the consultation, and I can't find a way to get questions answered. I think Dr. Visser is an excellent surgeon, but I will probably either cancel or delay the surgery. Also, if they won't respond to phone calls now, and I had a problem after surgery, would they respond them? Maybe not.
SHC Patient, Oct 2018
Dr Visser had review my case before entering the exam room. He put me at ease and instilled confidence that he is competent and knowledgeable surgeon.
SHC Patient, Oct 2018
Very good.
SHC Patient, Aug 2018
Post surgery, this was my 4th year meeting with Dr. Vissor. We always have a lively discussion. He help save my life in a big way!
SHC Patient, Jul 2018
Dr. Visser inspires confidence.
SHC Patient, Jul 2018
Dr. Visser is an asset to Stanford Health Care. He is an excellent physician with good bedside manner. Very professional, knowledgeable and very compassionate. I am so lucky to have him as my onco/surgeon. He saved my life!
SHC Patient, Jul 2018
excellent
SHC Patient, Jun 2018
excellent
SHC Patient, Jun 2018
I like Dr Visser & his assist, overall, good experience.
SHC Patient, May 2018
I am cancer free and alive today because of Dr. Visser. the only doctor after seeing so many who diagnosed my cancer and had the capability of performing my surgery
SHC Patient, May 2018
Could not have been a better experience totally being treated by Dr. Visser and his PAs Kristen and Tanya.
SHC Patient, May 2018
good
SHC Patient, May 2018
There was some use of medical jargon for which I had to stop the provider and ask for a clarification.
SHC Patient, May 2018
Dr. Visser great clinician!
SHC Patient, Mar 2018
Excellent! Thank you!
SHC Patient, Jan 2018
This was just a short follow - up, that gave me confidence in my body's healing. Dr. Visser is a terrific physician & relates well to the patient.
SHC Patient, Jan 2018
All good.
SHC Patient, Jan 2018
care provider very easy to understand and very thorough
SHC Patient, Jan 2018
Excellent experience!
SHC Patient, Dec 2017
Surgeon was highly recommended to me by oncologist at PAMF. Nothing in subsequent appointments w/this doctor altered my impression of this surgeon.
SHC Patient, Dec 2017
I have total confidence in Dr. Visser. If I were asked where I wanted to go if I had to go the hospital; it would be Stanford.
SHC Patient, Oct 2017
My high marks are made without reservation. I cannot imagine better care from all levels. Thank you.
SHC Patient, Oct 2017
Always was put a ease. All test results were carefully explained. I always felt very good after each visit.
SHC Patient, Sep 2017
the information was both refreshing and a bit daunting as I have a rare problem and the surgeon recommended a second surgery to deal with the problem.
SHC Patient, Aug 2017
PA went over CT scans with us & explained very clearly.
SHC Patient, Jul 2017
Provider was just wonderful
SHC Patient, Jul 2017
Actual time spent with Dr. Visser helpful! Good explanations & answered all questions satisfactorily.
SHC Patient, Jun 2017
Thank you again!
SHC Patient, Jun 2017
no bad experience
SHC Patient, Mar 2017
I will gladly recommend both Dr. Visser and Dr. Heestand and their PA to Friends and Family
SHC Patient, Mar 2017
World's best doctor thank God for him.
SHC Patient, Jan 2017
Doctor was a bit distant, hurried, not engaged with me as an individual (but, not unusual for a surgeon).
SHC Patient, Jan 2017
Dr. Visser explained very clearly & answered all questions we had.
SHC Patient, Jan 2017
Always the best of care.
SHC Patient, Jan 2017
Dr Visser is a very nice man who can come down to your level and explain to you what he thinks. He is very good at being honest and providing you with any choice there may be. I liked his style very much. He knows people come to see him and they are nervous I believe Dr Visser realizes this and shows care and kindness yet he does give you the feeling he is very confidant but in a good way NOT an arrogant way.
SHC Patient, Nov 2016
Dr. Visser impresses me with his knowledge and expertise in his field. He makes me feel very comfortable and at easy when talking to him about my condition. He tends to explain things in easy to underst terms without feeling you are being talked down to.
SHC Patient, Oct 2016
Dr. Visser & his staff are awesome!
SHC Patient, Oct 2016
I consider Dr. Visser to be highly capable and kind. He has my utmost respect.
SHC Patient, Oct 2016
Dr. Visser carefully listened to my questions and gave complete and thoughtful answers.
SHC Patient, Oct 2016
Good experience.
SHC Patient, Sep 2016
Dr. Visser explained everything.
SHC Patient, Jul 2016
All are special, make me feel very good.
SHC Patient, Jul 2016
excellent!!!!
SHC Patient, Jun 2016
Dr. Visser listened carefully, explained what was going to happen in my surgery, and answered every question I asked.
SHC Patient, Apr 2016
Dr. Visser is the best!! Exceeds expectations! Friendly, knowledgeable, concerned. I tell everyone how wonderful he is.
SHC Patient, Apr 2016
All the doctors and nurses and people from the office and they are very friendly and attentive.
SHC Patient, Apr 2016
I feel very lucky to have Dr Visser and his staff as my health providers for my recent surgery.
SHC Patient, Apr 2016
I dont have any words to explain the level of care that my doctor has provided me. Its top notch..five star.
SHC Patient, Mar 2016
Dr. Visser saved my life. I went months of tests surgical procedures at Sutter Medical and not one doctor knew what was wrong. I had a death sentence until I found Dr. Visser.
SHC Patient, Feb 2016
I feel that I am in very competent hands and could not ask for more.
SHC Patient, Jan 2016
Dr. Visser highly experienced doctor. Very courteous, politeness, friendliness. I never see doctor like dr. Visser in my life. God will give long life.
SHC Patient, Jan 2016
Excellence.
SHC Patient, Nov 2015
Good
SHC Patient, Oct 2015
Dr. Visser was the first professional after seeing many doctors that came in and told me exactly what my health issue was and how to proceed. He explained every detail of what needed to be done leading up to my surgery in preparation to the details of the surgery. Dr. Visser takes his time and explains everything in a way that a person who is not a doctor can understand. he cares about his patients and his work.
SHC Patient, Aug 2015
I get respect and kindness there.
SHC Patient, Jul 2015
My husband and I felt like members of the treatment team and that we participated in determining the treatment plan. I wasn't told, this is what we are going to do.
SHC Patient, Jul 2015
Excellent.
SHC Patient, Jun 2015
Dr. Visser & Dr. Kunz were prepared, direct and knowledgeable. Excellent experience.
SHC Patient, Jun 2015
Good experience in everything.
SHC Patient, Jun 2015
Highly recommend Dr. Visser to any friends/family.
SHC Patient, May 2015
Dr. Visser is the best!!! I completely trust him.
SHC Patient, Apr 2015
I was more relaxed after speaking with the doctor.
SHC Patient, Mar 2015
Provider was very knowledgeable and answered all questions.
SHC Patient, Mar 2015
Both the NP & Dr. Visser were very thorough & made me feel comfortable.
SHC Patient, Mar 2015
Outstanding.
SHC Patient, Feb 2015
Visser is an outstanding surgeon! Never had to take pain medications.
SHC Patient, Jan 2015
Excellent saved my life.
SHC Patient, Nov 2014
Dr. Visser was excellent. Worth waiting for.
SHC Patient, Oct 2014
Good care was provided.
SHC Patient, Sep 2014
I consulted w/Dr. Visser briefly for a second opinion; he was professional - but brief - I decided to go elsewhere for my care -
SHC Patient, Aug 2014
He is very knowledgeable, very personable & confidence puts you @ ease. Might be helpful to check in with patient before or after surgery.
SHC Patient, Jul 2014
All good.
SHC Patient, Jul 2014
I feel as if I am in great hands with Dr. Visser.
SHC Patient, Jul 2014
Dr. Visser & his PA and all are Life savers and awesome.
SHC Patient, Jun 2014
PA was very good. Vissar is great once he arrived.
SHC Patient, May 2014
I appreciate my care provider, Dr. Brendan Visser. The way I look at him, he is sincere, kind and understanding.
SHC Patient, May 2014
Dr Visser was so good, friendly knowledgeable and reassuring.
SHC Patient, May 2014
I am not sure how I feel about this provider. I have had less than 15 minutes of interaction with them it is hard to determine how I feel.
SHC Patient, Mar 2014
My experience was comfortable with the provider & his staff.
SHC Patient, Jan 2014
Great dr. I will recommend.
SHC Patient, Jan 2014
Great doctor! Given encouragements & hope which are importance during difficult time & recovery.
SHC Patient, Apr 2019
Dr. Visser and his team are excellent! They are very knowledgeable and explain everything to me in a way that I can understand fully.
SHC Patient, Mar 2019
I can always depend on Dr Visser and his team are there for me with the answers and corrective action
SHC Patient, Mar 2019
Dr. Visser, Kristan Wheeler, Taylor Foyel, Monica Dua and all of Dr. Visser staff were very kind and friendly! Best office experience I ever had.
SHC Patient, Feb 2019
I think that Stanford Health Care is the best we have in California all excellent.
SHC Patient, Feb 2019
great. great. great wonderful doctor
SHC Patient, Feb 2019
Dr. Visser was AMAZING!!
SHC Patient, Jan 2019
Everyone was nice and caring and made me comfortable and understand about my physical condition. Dr. Visser is good and knowledgeable person. I would highly recommend to others.
SHC Patient, Jan 2019
I feel blessed that Dr. Visser took me in as a patient. he has been working to correct damage implemented by a previous hospital. I am not sure where my health would have ended up without his expertise - Very grateful.
SHC Patient, Dec 2018
Dr. Visser was amazing. He answered all our questions & concerns... He was very kind. His PA that saw us the first day was amazing helped with drsg. D & skin.
SHC Patient, Dec 2018
I am still confused about the information from the consultation, and I can't find a way to get questions answered. I think Dr. Visser is an excellent surgeon, but I will probably either cancel or delay the surgery. Also, if they won't respond to phone calls now, and I had a problem after surgery, would they respond them? Maybe not.
SHC Patient, Oct 2018
Dr Visser had review my case before entering the exam room. He put me at ease and instilled confidence that he is competent and knowledgeable surgeon.
SHC Patient, Oct 2018
Very good.
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