{"id":205,"date":"2023-04-18T17:45:38","date_gmt":"2023-04-18T17:45:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/md.rcm.upr.edu\/surgery-tmp\/?post_type=dt_team&#038;p=205"},"modified":"2023-04-18T17:46:49","modified_gmt":"2023-04-18T17:46:49","slug":"jorge-j-zequeira-md","status":"publish","type":"dt_team","link":"https:\/\/md.rcm.upr.edu\/surgery-tmp\/dt_team\/jorge-j-zequeira-md\/","title":{"rendered":"Jorge J. Zequeira, MD"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-961469e9148aaa411\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-961469e9148aaa411 uvc-6873 accent-subtitle-color\" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-961469e9148aaa411 h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:30px;mobile_landscape:34px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:40px;mobile_landscape:44px;\"}' ><h2 style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#0a0a0a;margin-bottom:10px;\">Jorge J. Zequeira, MD<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"uvc-sub-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-961469e9148aaa411 .uvc-sub-heading '  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:18px;mobile_landscape:20px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:34px;mobile_landscape:30px;\"}'  style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:30px;\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"ultimate-heading-87956205125d91b33\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-87956205125d91b33 uvc-1293 accent-subtitle-color\" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\" data-halign=\"left\">\n<div class=\"uvc-sub-heading ult-responsive\" data-ultimate-target=\".uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-87956205125d91b33 .uvc-sub-heading \" data-responsive-json-new=\"{&quot;font-size&quot;:&quot;desktop:24px;mobile_landscape:20px;&quot;,&quot;line-height&quot;:&quot;desktop:34px;mobile_landscape:30px;&quot;}\">Associate Professor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row 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style=\"margin-right:5px;\"><div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper  \"><div class=\"align-icon\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon none \"  style=\"color:#ffffff;font-size:32px;display:inline-block;\">\n\t<i class=\"icomoon-the7-font-the7-mail-03\"><\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><span  data-ultimate-target='#list-icon-wrap-4626 .uavc-list-desc'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  class=\"uavc-list-desc ult-responsive\" style=\"\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><a style=\"color: #ffffff;\" href=\"mailto:jorge.zequeira@upr.edu\">jorge.zequeira@upr.edu<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"uavc-list-content\" id=\"list-icon-wrap-2674\">\n<div class=\"uavc-list-icon  \" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"margin-right:5px;\"><div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper  \"><div class=\"align-icon\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon none \"  style=\"color:#ffffff;font-size:32px;display:inline-block;\">\n\t<i class=\"icomoon-the7-font-the7-map-05\"><\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><span  data-ultimate-target='#list-icon-wrap-2674 .uavc-list-desc'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  class=\"uavc-list-desc ult-responsive\" style=\"\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Department of Surgery<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">School of Medicine<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Medical Sciences Campus<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Office A-923<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"uavc-list-content\" id=\"list-icon-wrap-1339\">\n<div class=\"uavc-list-icon  \" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"margin-right:5px;\"><div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper  \"><div class=\"align-icon\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon none \"  style=\"color:#ffffff;font-size:32px;display:inline-block;\">\n\t<i class=\"icomoon-the7-font-the7-phone-071\"><\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><span  data-ultimate-target='#list-icon-wrap-1339 .uavc-list-desc'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  class=\"uavc-list-desc ult-responsive\" style=\"\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">787-763-2440<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>[vc_column_text]<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Education<\/strong><\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"standard-arrow bullet-top\"><ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">BS: Biology Medicine, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus, 2002<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">MD: University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus, 2006<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Research Fellowship: Trauma \/ Critical Care, University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus, 2009<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Residency: General Surgery, University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus, 2012<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Fellowship: Pediatric Surgery, McMaster University, McMaster Children\u2019s Hospital, 2014<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-218769e9148aaaf9b\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-218769e9148aaaf9b uvc-6831  uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-218769e9148aaaf9b h3'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h3 style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:30px;\">Personal Statement<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"uvc-sub-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-218769e9148aaaf9b .uvc-sub-heading '  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"font-weight:normal;\">Being a pediatric surgeon carries a special kind of responsibility as we not only care for our patient\u2019s medical condition but also for their parent\u2019s well-being. This is the only surgical sub-specialty where we focus in family centered care as opposed to disease-specific interventions. We take pride in the fact that we treat our patients\u2019 physical ailments with compassion using a friendly and, when appropriate, playful approach. This surgical care perspective needs to be handled in a delicate, yet professional way so to meet the parents\u2019 expectations and need for emotional support. This way we can develop a special connection with each of our patients and henceforth their parents. In addition to family centered care as my central approach towards caring for my pediatric patients, there are several areas within pediatric surgery that I am especially interested in. These are minimally invasive pediatric surgery, neonatal surgery for congenital malformations, pediatric inflammatory bowel disease, pediatric surgical oncology with a special interest in neuroblastoma, Wilm\u2019s tumor, ovarian neoplasms and vascular access. I feel privileged for the opportunity to provide care for the pediatric population, the variety of diseases I can provide care for, and the fact that we treat the entire family not only the ill patient.<\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-724969e9148aaafef\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-724969e9148aaafef uvc-1035  uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-724969e9148aaafef h3'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h3 style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:30px;\">Positions and Honors<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"uvc-sub-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-724969e9148aaafef .uvc-sub-heading '  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"font-weight:normal;\">Member, Bylaws Revision Committee, University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine; January 2021 &#8211; present<\/p>\n<p>Member \u2013 Junta de Licenciamiento y Disciplina Medica de Puerto Rico; January 2021 &#8211; present<\/p>\n<p>Member, Administration Committee, University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine; 2018-present<\/p>\n<p>Member, Revision of Adverse Decisions Committee, University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine; 2018 &#8211; present<\/p>\n<p>Member, Curriculum Committee, University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine; 2018-2020<\/p>\n<p>Executive Officer, American Academy of Pediatrics, Puerto Rico Chapter; 2017 &#8211; 2019<\/p>\n<p>Scientific Program, Abstract Poster Session Co-Director, 68th, 69th, 70th, 71st Annual American College of Surgeons, PR Chapter Meeting, San Juan, Puerto Rico.<\/p>\n<p>Member, Wellness Committee, General Surgery Residency, University of Puerto Rico, School of Medicine; 2018 \u2013 2020<\/p>\n<p>Program Chair, American College of Surgeons Puerto Rico Chapter, 2022 Annual Meeting<\/p>\n<p>Secretary, American College of Surgeons, Puerto Rico Chapter, 2018-2021.<\/p>\n<p>2nd Prize Poster Session, 50th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association of Pediatric Surgeons, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, September 29, 2018. Laparoscopic pyloromyotomy technique variation in a tertiary hospital post Hurricane Maria.<\/p>\n<p>1st Prize Poster Presentation 68th Annual American College of Surgeons, Puerto Rico Chapter Meeting, San Juan, Puerto Rico, May 17-19, 2018.<\/p>\n<p>3rd Place Poster Presentation 68th Annual American College of Surgeons, Puerto Rico Chapter Meeting, San Juan, Puerto Rico, May 17-19, 2018.<\/p>\n<p>1st Prize Poster Presentation 65th Annual Congress of Excellence in Pediatrics, Puerto Rico Pediatric Society, February 15-18, 2018.<\/p>\n<p>Buenavida Doctor\u2019s Choice Award 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, Pediatric Surgery.<\/p>\n<p>Buenavida Doctor\u2019s Choice Award 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, Pediatric Surgical Oncology.<\/p>\n<p>President, Program Evaluation Committee, General Surgery Residency, University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine; 2016 &#8211; present<\/p>\n<p>Member, Research Committee, General Surgery Residency, University of Puerto Rico, School of Medicine; 2016 \u2013 present.<\/p>\n<p>Surgical RI Children\u2019s Oncology Group (COG), University Pediatric Hospital and San Jorge Children &amp; Women\u2019s Hospital. 2016-present.<\/p>\n<p>First place, Oral Abstract Presentation, F.L. Rafucci Surgical Research Forum in the 67th Annual American College of Surgeons, PR Chapter Meeting, San Juan, Puerto Rico. February 24th, 2017.<\/p>\n<p>McMaster Surgical Associates Clinical Research Competition Award (April 2014) &#8211; $30,000 grant for implementation of RCT pilot study.<\/p>\n<p>McMaster International Surgery Desk Scholarship (2013-14) \u2013 received funding after writing a protocol to create a plan for recurring visits to an underserved medical community and establish an advanced pediatric surgical nursing teaching program in Georgetown, Guyana.<\/p>\n<p>Med Achievement Awards \u2013 The Legacy: Doctor to Watch 2013. Men\u2019s Health\/Women\u2019s Health\/Buenhogar (Good Housekeeping). Award presented to a selected group of doctors in Puerto Rico expected to be a significant part of the development of their specialty in the commonwealth.<\/p>\n<p>Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society inductee, March 2012<\/p>\n<p>Magna cum laude, University of Puerto Rico School of medicine, M.D., May 2006<\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-872469e9148aab044\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-872469e9148aab044 uvc-3595  uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-872469e9148aab044 h3'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h3 style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:30px;\">Selected Peer-Reviewed Publications<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"uvc-sub-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-872469e9148aab044 .uvc-sub-heading '  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"font-weight:normal;\">Rivera-Beltran S, Gonzalez-Montalvo A, Zequeira JJ, Ortiz V. Intrauterine left gastric artery infarct as the primary etiology for congenital nonsyndromic microgastria. J Pediatr Surg Case Reports 2019; 44:1- 4.<\/p>\n<p>Diaz K, Marcano S, Ortiz V, Sanchez C, Santiago E, Zequeira JJ. Imaging-Associated Radiation Trends in a Puerto Rican Pediatric Surgical Population: Is Over-Radiation an Issue in Our Emergency Departments? Am Surg 2018; 84(8):1269-71<\/p>\n<p>Rivera M, Lara J, Di-Pasquale L, Zequeira J. Silent Presentation of a Solid Pseudopapillary Neoplasm of the Pancreas. Am J Case Rep 2017; 18(ahead of publication).<\/p>\n<p>Livingston M, Zequeira J, Blinder H, Pemberton J, Williams C, Walton JM. Glycerin Suppositories used prophylactically in premature infants (SUPP) Trial: a study protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial. Pilot and Feasability Studies 2015; 1(31):1-7.<\/p>\n<p>Couto RA, Zequeira JJ, Lugo-Vicente H. Recalcitrant coloanal strictures in children managed by transanal circular stapled anastomosis. J Pediatr Surg 2014;49(11):1686-8.<\/p>\n<p>Kittmer TC, Shawyer AC, Zequeira JJ, Bailey KA. GIST with a twist: An extra-luminal pedunculated gastric GIST presenting with tumor torsion and hemoperitoneum. J Ped Surg Case Reports 2013;1:270-2<\/p>\n<p>Zequeira J, Rodriguez P. Non-operative management of pneumobilia following blunt abdominal trauma. IJCRI 2011;2(12):6-10<\/p>\n<p>Vega Y, Zequeira J, Delgado A, Lugo-Vicente H. Spigelian hernias in the pediatric patient: a case report and Review of Literature. Bol Asoc Med PR 2010;102(4):62-64<\/p>\n<p>Lugo-Vicente H, Zequeira JJ, Joalex A. Transanal circular stapled reanastomosis as a management alternative for colonic anastomotic strictures: a novel technique in the pediatric patient. Bol Asoc Med PR 2010;102(1):56-58<\/p>\n<p>Research Support<\/p>\n<p>Walton JM, Livingston M, Zequeira J, Pemberton J, Williams C. Do glycerin suppositories decrease the time to full enteral feeds in premature infants? A pilot study for a multicenter randomized placebo-controlled trial. McMaster Surgical Associates Clinical Research Competition. July 1, 2014 &#8211; June 30, 2015. $30,000<\/p>\n<p>As a fellow in pediatric surgery, I designed the RCT and collaborated in the preparation and submission of the grant application.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Abstract Presentations:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Beatriz Figueroa, Jorge Zequeira. Thoracoscopic assisted, retroscapular, chest wall excision for Ewing\u2019s Sarcoma. Poster Presentation, 68th Annual Congress, Excellence in Pediatrics. Virtual, San Juan, Puerto Rico. February 20th, 2021.<\/p>\n<p>Beatriz Figueroa, Jorge Zequeira. Management of Giant Omphalocele, Malrotation, and Duodenal Atresia in a Neonate. Poster Presentation, 68th Annual Congress, Excellence in Pediatrics. Virtual, San Juan, Puerto Rico. February 20th, 2021.<\/p>\n<p>Beatriz Figueroa, Alanna Guzman, Jorge Zequeira. Thoracoscopic assisted, retroscapular, chest wall excision for Ewing\u2019s Sarcoma. Oral Presentation, Interesting Cases Session, 70th Annual American College of Surgeons, PR Chapter Meeting. San Juan, Puerto Rico. February 20th, 2021.<\/p>\n<p>Beatriz Figueroa, Jorge Zequeira. Management of Giant Omphalocele, Malrotation, and Duodenal Atresia in a Neonate. Oral Presentation, Interesting Cases Session, 70th Annual American College of Surgeons, PR Chapter Meeting. San Juan, Puerto Rico. February 20th, 2021.<\/p>\n<p>Krystal Ortiz-Diaz, Antonio Del Valle, Jorge J. Zequeira. Severe failure to thrive in an infant with congenital hiatal hernia. Quickshot Oral Presentation at the 88th Annual Southeastern Surgical Congress. New Orleans, Louisiana. February 10, 2020.<\/p>\n<p>Sofia Marcano-Bonilla, Texell Longoria Dubocq, Jorge J. Zequeira. Ovarian lesions in pediatric patients: A Hispanic Perspective. Quickshot Oral Presentation at the 88th Annual Southeastern Surgical Congress. New Orleans, Louisiana. February 10, 2020.<\/p>\n<p>Jorge J. Zequeira, Krystal Ortiz-Diaz. Infant thoracic cystic lesions. Not always a straight shot: Interesting case. Quickshot Oral Presentation at the 88th Annual Southeastern Surgical Congress. New Orleans, Louisiana. February 10, 2020.<\/p>\n<p>Zequeira J, Diaz K. Laparoscopic percutaneous extraperitoneal closure (LPEC) of pediatric inguinal hernia. Plenary session, Oral\/Video Presentation at the 87th Annual Southeastern Surgical Congress. Charlotte, North Carolina. February 23-26, 2019.<\/p>\n<p>Katherine Quinones, Alejandro Ruberte, Jorge Zequeira, Gilberto Puig, Edwin Rodriguez. ASD and Right Ventricular Compression due to Anterior Diaphragmatic Hernia Mimicking Cyanotic Heart Disease. Poster Presentation at the 48th Critical Care Congress of the Society of Critical Care Medicine. San Diego, California, February 17-20, 2019.<\/p>\n<p>Keila Diaz, Jorge Cabrera, Carlos Sanchez-Glanville, Jorge Zequeira. Laparoscopic Assisted Enteroscopy: A Favorable Technique to Treat Complex Small Bowel Pathology. Accepted for Oral presentation at the 50th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association of Paediatric Surgeons to be held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada from Sept 26-29, 2018.<\/p>\n<p>Natalia Velez, Carlos Sanchez-Glanville, Jorge Zequeira. Laparoscopic Pyloromyotomy Technique Variation in a Low Resource Pediatric Tertiary Hospital Post Hurricane Maria. Accepted for Oral presentation at the 50th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association of Paediatric Surgeons to be held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada from Sept 26-29, 2018.<\/p>\n<p>Cesar A. Castillo-Alicea, Gustavo Rivera, Maria Lozada, Marcia Alayon, Paola Cruz, Humberto LugoVicente, Victor Ortiz, Carlos Sanchez-Glanville, Jorge Zequeira. Transumbilical Laparoscopic Appendectomy (TULAA) vs. Standard three-trocar laparoscopic Appendectomy (3TA) for non-ruptured appendicitis in the pediatric population. Oral presentation at the F.L. Rafucci Surgical Research Forum in the 68th Annual American College of Surgeons, PR Chapter Meeting. San Juan, Puerto Rico. May 18th, 2018.<\/p>\n<p>Aixa Dones, Kelvin Rivera, Cid Quintana, Ruth Santos, Jorge Zequeira. Pediatric endobronchial mucoepidermoid carcinoma requiring bilobectomy. Poster presentation at the 68th Annual American College of Surgeons, PR Chapter Meeting. San Juan, Puerto Rico. May 18th, 2018.<\/p>\n<p>Charlene Fernandez, Carlos Camacho, Sim\u00f3n Carlo, Antonio Del Valle, Jorge Zequeira. Chronic multifocal symptomatic nonobstructive small bowel intussusceptions and history of adenomatous polyps in a teenager with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome. Poster presentation at the 68th Annual American College of Surgeons, PR Chapter Meeting. San Juan, Puerto Rico. May 18th, 2018.<\/p>\n<p>Keila Diaz, Zurisadai Rivera Acosta, Cristina Ramos, Jorge Zequeira. Medical Management of Intussusception in a Pediatric Patient with Hereditary Angioedema. Poster presentation at the 68th Annual American College of Surgeons, PR Chapter Meeting. San Juan, Puerto Rico. May 18th, 2018.<\/p>\n<p>Keila Diaz, Jorge Cabrera, Alvaro Gracia, Carlos Sanchez-Glanville, Jorge Zequeira. Laparoscopic Assisted Enteroscopy: A Favorable Technique To Treat Complex Small Bowel Pathology. Poster presentation at the 68th Annual American College of Surgeons, PR Chapter Meeting. San Juan, Puerto Rico. May 18th, 2018.<\/p>\n<p>Jorge Zequeira, Keila Diaz, Sofia Marcano, Carlos Sanchez. Imaging-associated radiation trends in a Puerto Rican pediatric surgical population. Is radiation an issue in our emergency departments? Oral Presentation at the 2018 Annual Scientific Meeting of the Southeastern Surgical Congress. Tampa, Florida. February 10-13, 2018.<\/p>\n<p>Ramos, Zurisadai Rivera, Keila Diaz, Jorge Zequeira. Management of Intussusception in a Pediatric Patient with Hereditary Angioedema. Poster presentation at the 2017 Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma &amp; Immunology. Boston, Massachussetts. October 26-30, 2017.<\/p>\n<p>Jorge Zequeira, Keila Diaz, Carlos F. Sanchez. Imaging associated radiation trends in our pediatric surgical population. Oral presentation at the 37th Annual Research and Education Forum. University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine. San Juan, Puerto Rico. April 20th, 2017.<\/p>\n<p>Jorge Zequeira, Keila Diaz, Carlos F. Sanchez, Elvis Santiago. Imaging associated radiation trends in our pediatric surgical population. Oral presentation at the F.L. Rafucci Surgical Research Forum in the 67th Annual American College of Surgeons, PR Chapter Meeting. San Juan, Puerto Rico. February 24th, 2017.<\/p>\n<p>Jorge Zequeira, Keila Diaz, Carlos F. Sanchez. Imaging associated radiation trends in our pediatric surgical population. Are we choosing the appropriate imaging modalities in our non-tertiary emergency department? Poster Presentation at the 15th Annual Colegio de M\u00e9dicos Cirujanos de Puerto Rico Meeting, San Juan, Puerto Rico. December 10, 2017.<\/p>\n<p>Lisa T. VanHouwelingen, Jorge Zequeira, Ceciliy Bos, Helene Flageole, Brian Cameron. Unusual microtrauma causing chylothorax managed with VATS. Oral Presentation, 2 minutes\/2 slides, at the Canadian Association of Pediatric Surgery (CAPS) Annual Meeting, Montreal, Quebec. September 19, 2014.<\/p>\n<p>Juan L. Vel\u00e1zquez, MD, Jorge Zequeira, MD, A Pascual Marrero, MD, MPH, Natalia Vidal MD, Pablo Rodriguez, MD. Surgical Experience of Emergent Cricothyroidotomies and Timeframe for Tracheostomy Conversion in the Puerto Rico Trauma Center.\u00a0 Oral Presentation at the F.L. Rafucci Surgical Research Forum, 63rd Annual American College of Surgeons, PR Chapter Meeting. San Juan, Puerto Rico. February 22, 2013.<\/p>\n<p>Rafael A. Couto, BA, Jorge J. Zequeira, MD, Joalex Antongiorgi, MD, Humberto Lugo-Vicente, MD. Transanal Circular Stapled Reanastomosis: Alternative Management for Recalcitrant Rectal Strictures in the Pediatric Population. Oral Presentation at the F.L. Rafucci Surgical Research Forum, 63rd Annual American College of Surgeons, PR Chapter Meeting. San Juan, Puerto Rico. February 22, 2013.<\/p>\n<p>Zequeira J, Vega Y, Sanchez C, Abdul A, Mojica C, Lugo H. Spigelian Hernias in the Pediatric Population: A thorough analysis of the existing literature. Oral Presentation at the F.L. Rafucci Surgical Research Forum, 62nd Annual American College of Surgeons, PR Chapter Meeting. San Juan, Puerto Rico. February 24, 2012.<\/p>\n<p>Zequeira J, Sanchez C, Mas M, Lojo J. Intraoperative Gastric Explosion in a Patient with Gastric Outlet Obstruction due to a Recurrent Pancreatic Pseudocyst. Poster Presentation at the 62nd Annual American College of Surgeons, PR Chapter Meeting. San Juan, Puerto Rico. February 24, 2012.<\/p>\n<p>Zequeira J, Rivera G, Abdul-Hadi A, Sanchez C, Rodriguez L, Joglar F. Colonic Obstruction due to Transverse Colon Volvulus: A report of three cases and review of literature. Poster Presentation at the 62nd Annual American College of Surgeons, PR Chapter Meeting. San Juan, Puerto Rico. February 24, 2012.<\/p>\n<p>Abdul-Hadi A, Zequeira J, Lopez N, Sanchez C, Rodriguez F, Joglar F. Ligation as a Viable Management Alternative for Infected Arterial Pseudoaneurysms in Extremities. Poster Presentation at the 62nd Annual American College of Surgeons, PR Chapter Meeting. San Juan, Puerto Rico. February 24, 2012.<\/p>\n<p>Luque C, Zequeira J, Rivera E, Mendez W. Blood Pressure Outcomes after Adrenalectomy in Patients with Functional Adrenal Tumors. Oral Presentation at the F.L. Rafucci Surgical Research Forum, 61st Annual American College of Surgeons, PR Chapter Meeting. San Juan, Puerto Rico. February 25, 2011.<\/p>\n<p>Zequeira J, Mendez W, Ramos C. Pediatric Thyroid Disease of Surgical Significance. Oral Presentation at the<\/p>\n<p>F.L. Fafucci Surgical Research Forum, 61st Annual American College of Surgeons, PR Chapter Meeting. San Juan, Puerto Rico. February 25, 2011.<\/p>\n<p>Zequeira J, Rodriguez P. Pneumobilia following blunt abdominal trauma: case report and review of literature. Oral Presentation at the F.L. Rafucci Surgical Research Forum, 59th Annual American College of Surgeons, PR Chapter Meeting. San Juan, Puerto Rico. February 19, 2009<\/p>\n<p><strong>Video Abstract Presentations<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Zequeira J, De Ayala R, Dorna L, Gomez M. Laparoscopic left adrenalectomy in a patient with episodic anxiety, hypertension and a left adrenal mass with surprising pathology. Video Presentation at the 87th Annual Southeastern Surgical Congress. Charlotte, North Carolina. February 23-26, 2019.<\/p>\n<p>Zequeira J, Ruiz K, Echeverria K. Umbilical flap closure of gastroschisis, dressing changes and results. Video Presentation at the 87th Annual Southeastern Surgical Congress. Charlotte, North Carolina. February 23-26, 2019. Quintero E, Pedraza G,<\/p>\n<p>Zequeira J. Modified single lung ventilation for pediatric thoracic surgery in a low resource setting. Video presentation at the 68th Annual American College of Surgeons, PR Chapter Meeting. San Juan, Puerto Rico. May 18, 2018.<\/p>\n<p>Zequeira J, Sanchez C, Velez N. Laparoscopic pyloromyotomy technique in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. Video presentation at the 68th Annual American College of Surgeons, PR Chapter Meeting. San Juan, Puerto Rico. May 18, 2018.<\/p>\n<p>Zequeira J, De Ayala R. Laparoscopic left adrenal surprise, an extrathoracic bronchogenic cyst. Video presentation at the 68th Annual American College of Surgeons, PR Chapter Meeting. San Juan, Puerto Rico. May 18, 2018.<\/p>\n<p>Zequeira J, Diaz K. Laparoscopic assisted percutaneous extraperitoneal closure (LPEC) of inguinal hernias. Video presentation at the 68th Annual American College of Surgeons, PR Chapter Meeting. San Juan, Puerto Rico. May 18, 2018.<\/p>\n<p>Zequeira J, Ruiz K, Echeverria K. Umbilical flap closure of gastroschisis defect. Video presentation at the 68th Annual American College of Surgeons, PR Chapter Meeting. San Juan, Puerto Rico. May 18, 2018.<\/p>\n<p>Zequeira J, Echeverria K. Transumbilical laparoscopic assisted appendectomy. Video presentation at the 66th Annual American College of Surgeons, PR Chapter Meeting. San Juan, Puerto Rico. February 19, 2016.<\/p>\n<p>Zequeira J, Alayon M. VATS repair of neonatal H-type tracheo-esophageal fistula. Video presentation at the 66th Annual American College of Surgeons, PR Chapter Meeting. San Juan, Puerto Rico. February 19, 2016.<\/p>\n<p>Zequeira J, Pascual A. Laparoscopic repair of infant right inguinal hernia. Video presentation at the 66th Annual American College of Surgeons, PR Chapter Meeting. San Juan, Puerto Rico. February 19, 2016.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Guest Lecturer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Update in the management of pediatric and adolescent ovarian tumors.<\/p>\n<p>University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics and Gynecology Grand Rounds November 6, 2020 Jorge J. Zequeira, MD<\/p>\n<p>Clinical Practice Guidelines: Maintenance Intravenous Fluids in Children<\/p>\n<p>San Jorge Children &amp; Women\u2019s Hospital Faculty Meeting March 28, 2019; Serafina Beach Hotel, San Juan, Puerto Rico<\/p>\n<p>Approaches to Appendicitis: Surgical and Non-Surgical Management.<\/p>\n<p>66th Annual Congress: Excellence in Pediatrics Puerto Rico Pediatric Society February 15, 2019; Sheraton Convention Center, San Juan, Puerto Rico<\/p>\n<p>Port Insertion and Perioperative Care<\/p>\n<p>Programa de Adiestramiento del Curso de Oncologia November 12, 2018; San Jorge Children\u2019s Hospital, San Juan, Puerto Rico<\/p>\n<p>Minimally Invasive Surgery, is there a role for it in Pediatrics?<\/p>\n<p>2nd Annual Symposium: Best Practices in Clinical Care November 9, 2018; Ponce Plaza Hotel, Ponce, Puerto Rico<\/p>\n<p>Damage Control Resuscitation in the Pediatric Population.<\/p>\n<p>2nd Annual Trauma Surgery Symposium. August 24, 2018; Centro Criollo de Ciencias y Tecnolog\u00eda del Caribe, Caguas, Puerto Rico<\/p>\n<p>\u00bfY qu\u00e9 de cirug\u00eda?<\/p>\n<p>8vo Simposio FEAT, Viviendo con Crohn y Colitis Ulcerosa: De todo un poco en el Oeste August 18, 2018; Universidad Metropolitana, Recinto de Aguadilla, Aguadilla, Puerto Rico<\/p>\n<p>Imaging related radiation exposure in our Puerto Rican pediatric population<\/p>\n<p>San Jorge Children\u2019s Hospital, Faculty Meeting.<\/p>\n<p>May 3, 2018; Meson Gallego, San Juan, Puerto Rico<\/p>\n<p>Imaging related radiation exposure in our pediatric population San Jorge Children\u2019s Hospital, Continued Education Lecture Series February 13, 2018; Ruth\u2019s Chris Steakhouse, San Juan, Puerto Rico<\/p>\n<p>Imaging related radiation exposure in our pediatric population<\/p>\n<p>American College of Emergency Physicians, Puerto Rico Chapter, 2017 Annual Congress<\/p>\n<p>June 10, 2017; Intercontinental Hotel, San Juan, Puerto Rico<\/p>\n<p>Umbilical Oddities and Perianal \u201cPoo-Pourri\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Puerto Rico Pediatric Society, 64th Annual Congress: \u201cExcellence in Pediatrics\u201d<\/p>\n<p>February 18, 2017; Sheraton Convention Center, San Juan, Puerto Rico<\/p>\n<p>Maintaining academic relevance in treatment strategies for complicated necrotizing enterocolitis. Puerto Rico Association of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology \u2013 1st Annual Symposium on Infant to Adolescent GI Disorders: Nutritional and Medical Approaches.<\/p>\n<p>September 17, 2016; Marriot Hotel Condando, San Juan, Puerto Rico<\/p>\n<p>Minimally Invasive Treatment of Pediatric Surgical Disorders. Hospital Auxilio Mutuo &#8211; 39th Annual General Pediatrics Course September 6, 2016; Hospital Auxilio Mutuo, San Juan, Puerto Rico<\/p>\n<p>Advances in Pediatric Surgery for the general practice pediatrician.<\/p>\n<p>Asociaci\u00f3n de M\u00e9dicos Pediatras Regi\u00f3n Este (AMPRE) \u2013 11th Annual Meeting<\/p>\n<p>November 7, 2015; Embassy Suites Isla Verde, San Juan, Puerto Rico<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s new in pediatric GI and abdominal surgery? 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