William Richardson, MD
- Sr Physician-Section Head, Southshore Region
- 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA, 70121
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Overview
Overview
- Dr. Richardson earned his medical degree from Harvard University and completed his internship, residency and surgical research fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He completed his fellowship in laparoscopic surgery at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Richardson is board certified in surgery and has been on staff at Ochsner since 1997. His expertise includes laparoscopic, minimally invasive surgeries and bariatric surgery. He has a special research interest in laparoscopic (minimally invasive) surgery.
Publications
Selected publications
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2023A Single-Institution 5-Year Retrospective Analysis of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Staple-Line Reinforcement: Bioabsorbable Mesh Versus Oversewing. Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques. 33:963-968.
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2020Clinical spotlight review for the management of choledocholithiasis. Surgical Endoscopy. 34:1482-1491.
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2018Changes in Chronic Inflammatory Cells by Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery. Journal of Immunology. 200.
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2018Tailored approach to gastroparesis significantly improves symptoms. Surgical Endoscopy. 32:977-982.
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2017Duration of Nil Per Os is causal in hospital length of stay following laparoscopic bariatric surgery. Surgical Endoscopy. 31:1901-1905.
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2017Laparoscopic Approach to Perforated Peptic Ulcers Trends Toward Quicker Recovery. American Surgeon. 83:E226-E227.
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2017Pathophysiology and Potential Non-Pharmacologic Treatments of Obesity or Kidney Disease Associated Refractory Hypertension. Current Hypertension Reports. 19.
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2017SAGES VTE prophylaxis for laparoscopic surgery guidelines: an update. Surgical Endoscopy. 31:501-503.
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2017SAGES clinical spotlight review: intraoperative cholangiography. Surgical Endoscopy. 31:2007-2016.
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2017SAGES guidelines for the use of laparoscopy during pregnancy. Surgical Endoscopy. 31:3767-3782.
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2017What is the value of the SAGES/AORN MIS checklist? A multi-institutional practical assessment. Surgical Endoscopy. 31:1821-1827.
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2016Guidelines for privileging and credentialing physicians in gastrointestinal endoscopy. Surgical Endoscopy. 30:3184-3190.
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2015Long-Term Outcomes of Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy for Adrenal Masses. Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques. 25:182-186.
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2015Role of intraoperative fluids on hospital length of stay in laparoscopic bariatric surgery: a retrospective study in 224 consecutive patients. Surgical Endoscopy. 29:2960-2969.
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2015Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons Response to "No Evidence for Efficacy of Radiofrequency Ablation for Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis". Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 13:1700-1701.
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2014Choledocholithiasis after gastric bypass: a growing problem. Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases. 10:652-653.
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2014Editorial My Boston Family's New Orleans Connection. The Ochsner Journal. 14:162-163.
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2014Guidelines for laparoscopic peritoneal dialysis access surgery. Surgical Endoscopy. 28:3016-3045.
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2014Pledgeted Repair of Giant Hiatal Hernia Provides Excellent Long-Term Results. Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques. 24:684-687.
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2014SAGES guidelines for the introduction of new technology and techniques. Surgical Endoscopy. 28:2257-2271.
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2013Bariatric Surgery-Saving Lives. The Ochsner Journal. 13:569-570.
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2013Guess the Case. The Ochsner Journal. 13:565-568.
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2013Joint task force recommendations for credentialing of bariatric surgeons. Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases. 9:595-597.
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2013Laparoscopic versus robot-assisted surgery for median arcuate ligament syndrome. Surgical Endoscopy. 27:4060-4066.
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2013Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome: A Case Report. The Ochsner Journal. 13:561-564.
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2013SAGES evidence-based guidelines for the laparoscopic resection of curable colon and rectal cancer. Surgical Endoscopy. 27:1-10.
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2013SAGES guidelines for minimally invasive treatment of adrenal pathology. Surgical Endoscopy. 27:3960-3980.
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2012Bariatric Surgery Significantly Improves Body Proportion. The Ochsner Journal. 12:42-44.
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2012Lumbar Incisional Hernia Repair After Iliac Crest Bone Graft. The Ochsner Journal. 12:80-81.
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2012SAGES guidelines for the surgical treatment of esophageal achalasia. Surgical Endoscopy. 26:296-311.
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2011Guidelines for diagnosis, treatment, and use of laparoscopy for surgical problems during pregnancy. Surgical Endoscopy. 25:3479-3492.
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2011Guidelines for institutions granting bariatric privileges utilizing laparoscopic techniques. Surgical Endoscopy. 25:671-676.
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2011Late Pregnancy Should Not Delay Abdominal Exploration for Internal Hernia after Gastric Bypass Surgery. American Surgeon. 77:502-503.
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2011Letters to the Editor. The Ochsner Journal. 11:287-287.
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2010Guess the Case. The Ochsner Journal. 10:125-126.
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2010Response to: An Unusual Presentation of a Sciatic Hernia. American Surgeon. 76:662-662.
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2010SAGES guidelines for the clinical application of laparoscopic biliary tract surgery. Surgical Endoscopy. 24:2368-2386.
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2010What is the utilization of the SAGES guidelines by its members?. Surgical Endoscopy. 24:3210-3215.
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2009An Unusual Presentation of a Sciatic Hernia. American Surgeon. 75:1139-1141.
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2009Clinical application of laparoscopic bariatric surgery: an evidence-based review. Surgical Endoscopy. 23:930-949.
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2009Effect of Natural Disaster on Routine Surgery. Journal of The American College of Surgeons. 209:352-355.
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2009From the Editor's Desk. The Ochsner Journal. 9:123-123.
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2009Guess the Case From the Ochsner Archives. The Ochsner Journal. 9:78-80.
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2009Long-term Management of Patients After Weight Loss Surgery. The Ochsner Journal. 9:154-159.
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2009Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) guidelines for office endoscopic services. Surgical Endoscopy. 23:1125-1129.
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2009The Treatment of Inguinal Pain. The Ochsner Journal. 9:11-13.
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2009The role of diagnostic laparoscopy for acute abdominal conditions: an evidence-based review. Surgical Endoscopy. 23:16-23.
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2009The role of diagnostic laparoscopy for chronic abdominal conditions: an evidence-based review. Surgical Endoscopy. 23:2073-2077.
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2009The role of staging laparoscopy for intraabdominal cancers: an evidence-based review. Surgical Endoscopy. 23:231-241.
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2008Diagnosis and laparoscopic treatment of surgical diseases during pregnancy: an evidence-based review. Surgical Endoscopy. 22:1917-1927.
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2008Guess the Case. The Ochsner Journal. 8:219-221.
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2008Guess the Case from the Ochsner Archives. The Ochsner Journal. 8:65-67.
