LUUMD
Dr. Minh B. Luu seated at his desk with a spine diagram
About

Minh B. Luu, MD

Board-Certified General Surgeon · Anterior Spine Access Surgeon

Dr. Minh B. Luu, MD, outside a hospital

Board-certified general surgeon, academic educator, and dedicated anterior lumbar spine access surgeon.

Rush-trained, fellowship-educated in minimally invasive surgery, and a decade of academic surgical leadership — now focused on anterior lumbar exposure and operative partnership.

20+
Years as a specialist
49
Original manuscripts
15
Book chapters
105
Presentations & lectures
  • Diplomate, American Board of Surgery (2008)
  • Medical License, State of Illinois
01Overview

Professional overview.

Dr. Luu earned his MD at Rush Medical College, trained in general surgery through the Rush University Medical Center and Cook County Hospital integrated program, and completed a fellowship in minimally invasive surgery at Evanston Northwestern Healthcare.

He served on the Rush faculty for more than a decade, most recently as Adjunct Associate Professor of Surgery. His educational leadership roles included directing the surgery clerkship and serving as Associate Residency Program Director for the combined Rush University Medical Center–Cook County Hospital general surgery residency program.

His practice today centers on anterior spine access services for the ALIF procedure and related procedures: deliberate preoperative planning, command of retroperitoneal anatomy, and close coordination with the spine surgeon and operating room team. Explore his collaboration for spine surgeons.

02Education & Training

Medical education, residency, and fellowship.

  1. 1991 – 1995

    B.S., Molecular Biology (Honors)

    University of Wisconsin, Madison

  2. 1998 – 2002

    Doctor of Medicine

    Rush Medical College, Chicago, IL

  3. 2002 – 2003

    Internship, General Surgery

    Mount Sinai Hospital, Chicago, IL

  4. 2003 – 2007

    Residency, General Surgery

    Rush University Medical Center / Cook County Hospital Integrated Program

  5. 2007 – 2008

    Fellowship, Minimally Invasive Surgery

    Evanston Northwestern Healthcare (now Endeavor Health)

Additional Surgical Training

  • Advances in Laparoscopic and Endoluminal Therapy — Ohio State University, 2008
  • Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery — Washington University, 2009
  • daVinci Robotic Training — Northside Hospital, Atlanta, 2012
  • daVinci Single Incision Robotic Training — Sunnyvale, CA, 2012
  • Fifth Biennial Outcomes Research Course — American College of Surgeons, 2012
03Academic Career

Faculty appointments.

  1. 2019 – present

    Adjunct Associate Professor of Surgery

    Rush Medical College of Rush University

  2. 2016 – 2018

    Associate Professor of Surgery

    Rush Medical College of Rush University

  3. 2009 – 2016

    Assistant Professor of Surgery

    Rush Medical College of Rush University

  4. 2008 – 2009

    Assistant Professor of Surgery

    UIC / Mount Sinai Hospital

04Clinical Experience

Operative practice and spine access.

  1. 2023 – present

    Spine Access Surgeon

    ALIF Spine Access

  2. 2022 – present

    General and Spine Access Surgeon

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

  3. 2018 – 2022

    General Surgeon

    Elmhurst Clinic, Edward-Elmhurst Health

  4. 2009 – 2018

    Attending Surgeon, General Surgery

    Rush University Medical Center — approx. 2,000 patient visits and 400–500 procedures annually

05Teaching

Surgical education and educational leadership.

  1. 2019 – present

    Site Director, General Surgery Residency Program

    Rush University Medical Center — John H. Stroger Hospital

  2. 2016 – 2018

    Associate Director, General Surgery Residency Program

    Rush University Medical Center — John H. Stroger Hospital

  3. 2012 – 2016

    Director, Surgery Clerkship

    Rush Medical College — approx. 145 students per year

  4. 2012 – 2014

    Director, Surgery Sub-Internship

    Rush Medical College

  5. 2009 – 2015

    Co-Director, Laparoscopic Skills Laboratory

    Rush University Medical Center

  1. Site Director, General Surgery Residency Program, Department of Surgery, Rush University Medical Center-John Stroger Hospital (Formerly Cook County Hospital) (2019-present) – responsible for all aspects of the resident community rotation at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital. (contact hours: 20 hours per week)
  2. Associate Director, General Surgery Residency Program, Department of General Surgery, Rush University Medical Center-John Stroger Hospital (Formerly Cook County Hospital) (2016-2018) – assists the program director in all aspects of the 5 year general surgery residency program that has 8 categorical residents per year. (contact hours: 4 hours/week, 208 hours/year)
  3. Director, Surgery Clerkship, Department of General Surgery, Rush Medical College (2012-2016) – responsible for all aspects of Surgical Core Clerkship of Rush Medical College, approximately 145 students per year. (contact hours: 15 hours/week, 700 hours/year)
  4. Director, Surgery Sub-Internship, Department of General Surgery, Rush Medical College (2012-2014) – responsible for all aspects of Surgical Sub-Internship Clerkship of Rush Medical College, approximately 40 students per year. (contact hours: 2 hours/week, 93 hours/year)
  5. Resident education in open, basic and advanced laparoscopic surgical skills in the operating room, simulation laboratory, and live tissue lab. Teaching during office hours/clinic and rounds. Rush University Medical Center Integrated Surgical Residency Program (2009-2018) (contact hours: 20 hours/week)
  6. Examiner, Joint Mock Oral Exam and Junior Mock Oral Exam, (2009-2018) Rush University Medical Center Integrated Surgical Residency Program Northwestern University, Department of Surgery University of Illinois, Department of Surgery (contact hours: 15 hours/year)
  7. Organizer, Resident Laparoscopic Skills Training Course (live tissue lab), Rush University Medical Center Integrated Surgical Residency Program (2010-2013) (contact hours: 20 hours/year)
  8. Instructor, Surgery Clerkship, Department of General Surgery, Rush Medical College (2012-2018) – responsible for weekly didactic sessions on the following topics: oral presentation, perioperative care, acute abdomen, hernias. (contact hours: 1 hour/week, 48 hours/year)
  9. Instructor, General Surgery Resident Laparoscopic and Robotic Skills Assessment and Training Curriculum, Rush University Medical Center Integrated Surgical Residency Program (2011-2018) ❑ SAGES
  10. Faculty Instructor, Advanced Gastrointestinal Laparoscopic Surgery Resident Course, Cincinnati, OH, 2012
  1. Resident Laparoscopic Skills Training Course (live tissue lab) 2010-2013 Source: Ethicon Endo-Surgery Total Grant: $5,000 plus donated instrumentation
  2. Principal Investigator, The Impact of Inventory of Learning Styles assessment on Medical Student Performance Submitted to the Association for Surgical Education CESERT grant
  3. Principal Investigator, Construction Validation of a Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Scoring System Submitted to the Association for Surgical Education CESERT grant.
  4. Principal Investigator, The Characteristics and Simulation of Torque Forces Experienced During Laparoscopy Submitted to SAGES career development grant.
  5. Principal Investigator, A Novel Curriculum to Train Surgical Residents Laparoscopic Skills June 2016-2018 Source: Washington Square Health Foundation Total Grant: $95,495
  • Ben Veenstra, MD (2010-2014)
  • Andrew Popoff, MD (2010-2014)
  • Ryan Knopper, MD (2011-2014)
  • Hadyn Hollister, MD (2012-2014)
  • Laura Grimmer, MD (2012-2016)
  • John Cull, MD (2012-2013)
  • Jonathan Lucking (2013-2014)
  • Donnamarie Packer (2013-2015)
  • Christopher Knapp (2014-2017)
  • Scott Schimpke (2014-2016)
  • Mary Caroline Nally (2014-2017)
  • John Kubasiak (2014-2017)
  • Branden Kret (2015-2018)
  • Samantha Terrenelli (2017-2018)
  • Residency Class Advisor (2010-2018)
06Leadership & Service

Committee, administrative, and community service.

  • Operating Room Value Analysis Committee, Rush University Medical Center (2013-2014)
  • Chair, Research Task Force, Department of General Surgery, Rush University Medical Center (2012-2013)
  • Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) Resident Education Committee (2011-present)
  • Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract (SSAT) Resident Education Committee (2011-2013)
  • Peer Review Committee, Rush University Medical Center (2009-2014)
  • Medication Safety Committee, Rush University Medical Center (2009-2013)
  • Co-director, Laparoscopic Skills Laboratory, Rush University Medical Center (2009-2015)
  • Residency Advisory Committee, Rush University Medical Center/Cook County Hospital Integrated Surgical Residency Program (2009-present)
  • Rush Ball Planning Committee (2010-2013)
  • Rush University Simulation Laboratory Steering Committee, Rush University Medical Center (2009-present)
  • Association for Surgical Education (ASE)-Clerkship Directors Committee (2013-2016)
  • Competency Curriculum Committee, Rush University Medical Center/Cook County Hospital Integrated Surgical Residency Program (2014-present)
  • Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) FUSE Committee (2014- 2015)
  • Member, Committee on Curriculum and Evaluation (CCE), Rush University Medical Center/Rush Medical College (2015-2017)
  • Chair, Core (M3) Workgroup Committee, Rush University Medical Center/Rush Medical College (2015-2016)
  • Chair, Committee on Curriculum and Evaluation (CCE), Rush University Medical Center/Rush Medical College (2017-2018)
  • Board of Directors member, Maison Chance USA. (2012-2015)
  • Volunteer, Manna Ministry, Chicago, IL. (2014-2016)
07Certification & Awards

Certification, licensure, honors.

Certification & Licensure

  • Diplomate, American Board of Surgery (2008)
  • Medical License, State of Illinois

Honors & Awards

  • Phi Beta Kappa, 1994
  • University of Wisconsin Research Award, 1995
  • Nominee, Phillip E. Donahue Attending Surgeon of the Year (2011–2014)
  • 1st Place, Top Gun — Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons Annual Meeting, 2014
08Professional Societies

Society memberships.

  • Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)
  • Chicago Surgical Society
  • American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery
  • Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract
  • Association for Surgical Education
  • Midwest Surgical Association
  • Association of Program Directors in Surgery
09Research & Publications

Scientific and scholarly activities.

49 original manuscripts, 15 book chapters, 89 presentations, and 16 invited lectures. Every entry is listed below.

  1. Brikum IA, Reeves AR, Cernota WH, Luu MB, Weber JM. The Erythromycin Biosynthetic Gene Cluster in Aeromicrobium erythreum. In Microbiol Biotechnical. 2004. 31:335-344.
  2. Luu MB, Frantzides CT. Complications of Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass. Managing Infection Control. 2007. 7(10):52-56.
  3. Frantzides CT, Madan AK, Carlson MA, Zeni TM, Zografakis JG, Moore RE, Meiselman M, Luu MB, Ayiomamitis G. Laparoscopic Revision of Failed Fundoplication and Hiatal Herniorrhaphy. J Laparosc Adv Surg Tech. 2009. 19(2):133-139.
  4. Frantzides CT, Madan AK, Carlson MA, Zeni TM, Luu M, Zografakis JG, Meiselman M, Roberts J, Ayiomamitis G. Laparoscopic colorectal surgery in an academic US center. Hellenic J Surg. 2009. 81(4):80-86.
  5. Frantzides CT, Carlson MA, Loizides S, Papafil A, Luu MB, Roberts J, Zeni TM, Frantzides A. Hiatal Hernia Repair with Mesh: A Survey of SAGES Members. Surg Endosc. 2010. 24(5):1017-1024.
  6. Popoff AM, Myers JA, Zelhart M, Maroulis B, Mesleh M, Millikan K, Luu MB. Long- Term Symptom Relief and Patient Satisfaction After Heller Myotomy and Toupet Fundoplication for Achalasia. The American Journal of Surgery. 2012. 203(3):339-342.
  7. Valle E, Luu MB, Autajay KM, Fogg LF, Myers JA. Frequency of Adjustments and Weight Loss After Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding. Obesity Surgery. 2012. 22(12):1880-1883.
  8. Jolley J, Ahmed N, Luu MB, Francescatti AB, Autajay KM, Myers JA. Single-Incision Versus Conventional Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding. JSLS. 2013. 17(3):385- 387.
  9. Hood K, Millikan K, Pittman T, Zelhart M, Secemsky B, Rajan M, Myers J, Luu M. Abdominal Wall Reconstruction: a Case Series of Ventral Hernia Repair using the Components Separation Technique with Biologic Mesh. Am J Surg. 2013. 205(3):322-328.
  10. Daly SC, Rinewalt D, Francescatti A, Myers JA, Millikan KW, Hooper E, Luu MB. Resident Training in Single Incision Compared with Traditional Cholecystectomy. JSLS
  11. 17(3):361-364.
  12. Pinzon MC, Francescatti AB, Luu MB, Millikan KW, Deziel DJ, Hayden DM, Saclarides TJ. En bloc Right Hemicolectomy and Pancreaticoduodenectomy for cancer: one institution’s experience. Am Surg. 2013. 79(6):238-239.
  13. Daly SC, Rinewalt D, Fifer SR, Klairmont M, Luu MB, Myers JA. Identification of Fragmentation of Surgical Education in a Large Academic Training Program. J Surg Res.
  14. 186(2): 620-621.
  15. Daly SC, Wilson NA, Rinewalt DE, Bines SD, Luu MB, Myers JA. A Subjective Assessment of Medical Student Perception on Animal Models in Medical Education. J Surg Ed. 2014. 71(1): 61-64.
  16. Broucek JR, Ritter LA, Francescatti AB, Smith CH, Luu MB, Autajay KM, Myers JA. Radiographic Predictability of Hiatal Hernia Prior to Gastric Band Surgery. JSLS. 2014. 18(2): 243-245.
  17. Daly SC, Deal RA, Rinewalt DE, Francescatti AB, Luu MB, Millikan KW, Anderson MC, Myers JA. Higher Clinical Performance During a Surgery Clerkship is Independently Associated with Matriculation of Medical Students into General Surgery. Am J Surg. 2014. 207(4): 623-627.
  18. Petersen LF, McChesney SL, Daly SC, Millikan KW, Myers JA, Luu MB. Permanent Mesh Results in Long-Term Symptom Improvement and Patient Satisfaction without Increasing Adverse Outcome in Hiatal Hernia Repair. Am J Surg. 2014. 207(3): 445-448.
  19. Veenstra BR, Deal RA, Redondo RE, Daly SC, Najman J, Myers JA, Millikan KW, Luu MB. Long-Term Efficacy of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy for the Treatment of Biliary Dyskinesia. Am J Surg. 2014. 207(3): 366-370.
  20. Luu MB, Deziel DJ. Unusual Complications of Gallstones. Surg Clin North Am. 2014. 94(2): 377-394.
  21. Daly SC, Klairmont MM, Francescatti AB, Myers JA, Deziel D, Luu MB. Annual Case Volume Has No Impact on Patient Outcomes in Laparoscopic Partial Colectomy. Surg Endosc. 2014. 28(5): 1648-1652.
  22. Daly SC, Popoff AM, Fogg L, Francescatti AB, Myers JA, Millikan KW, Deziel DJ, Luu MB. Minimally Invasive Technique Leads to Decreased Morbidity and Mortality in Small Bowel Resections Compared to an Open Technique: An ACS-NSQIP Identified Target for Improvement. J Gastrointest Surg. 2014. 18(6): 1171-1175
  23. Petersen LF, Luu MB. Giant inguinal scrotal hernia containing the sigmoid colon. Am Surg. 2014. 80(7): 185-186.
  24. Kubasiak JC, Hood K, Daly S, Deziel DJ, Myers JA, Millikan KW, Luu MB. Improved Patient Outcomes in Paraesophageal Hernia Repair using a Laparoscopic Approach: A Study of the NSQIP Data. Am Surg. 2014. 80(9): 884-889.
  25. Balash PR, Wilson NA, Bruns NE, Luu MB, Francescatti AB, Maroulis BA, Autajay KM, Myers JA. Insurance Status and Outcomes in Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding. Surg Laparosc Endosc Perc Tech. 2014. 24(5): 457-460.
  26. Boll JM, Daly S, Smolevitz J, Mora Pinzon MC, Francescatti AB, Myers JA, Bines SD, Luu MB. Safety and Efficacy of Outpatient Endoscopic Gastrostomy for Patients with Head and Neck Cancer. Am Surg. 2015. 81(2): 216-219.
  27. Ballo RM, Saeed M, Daly S, Mora Pinzon MC, Francescatti AB, Bines SD, Millikan KW, Myers JA, Luu MB. Does Initial Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Influence the Outcomes of Definitive Oncologic Resection For Gallbladder Cancer? Am Surg. 2015. 81(2): 54-56.
  28. Daly SC, Klairmont M, Arslan B, Vigneswaran Y, Roggin KF, Ujiki MB, Denham W, Millikan KW, Luu MB, Deziel, DJ, Myers JA. Laparoscopy has a superior diagnostic yield than percutaneous image-guided biopsy for suspected intra-abdominal lymphoma. Surg Endosc. 2014. Epub DOI 10.1007/s00464-014-4004-x.
  29. Daly SC, Klairmont MM, Rinewalt D, Luu MB, Myers JA. Continuity of care in general surgery resident education. Am J Surg. 2015. (epub)
  30. Aher CV, Daly SC, Deziel DJ, Millikan KW, Myers JA, Luu MB. The utilization of laparoscopy in ventral hernia repair: an update of outcomes analysis using ACS-NSQIP data. Surg Endosc. 2015. 29(5): 1099-1104.
  31. Fair B, Kubasiak JC, Janssen I, Myers JA, Millikan KW, Deziel DJ, Luu MB. The impact of operative timing on outcomes of appendicitis: a NSQIP analysis. Am J Surg. 2015. 209(3): 498-502.
  32. Jacobson RA, Daly SC, Schmidt JL, Fleming BP, Krupin A, Luu MB, Anderson MC, Myers JA. The impact of visiting student electives on surgical Match outcomes. J Surg Res.
  33. 196 (2): 209-215.
  34. Smart B, Rinewalt D, Daly SC, Janssen I, Luu MB, Myers JA. The use of an essay examination in evaluating medical students during the surgery clerkship. Am J Surg. 2016. 211(1):274-278.
  35. Zielsdorf SM, Kubasiak JC, Janssen I, Myers JA, Luu MB. A NSQIP analysis of MELD and perioperative outcomes in general surgery. Am Surg. 2015. 81(8): 755-759.
  36. Ballo RM, Kubasiak JC, Janssen I, Sarran MA, Myers JA, Millikan KW, Deziel DJ, Luu MB. Outcomes and utilization of laparoscopic versus open gastric cancer resection using the NSQIP. JSLS. 2015. 19(4): e2015.00095.
  37. Daly SC, Li X, Thaqi M, Deziel DJ, Millikan KW, Myers JA, Bonomo S, Luu MB. Current practices in biliary surgery: do we practice what we teach? Surg Endosc (In press)
  38. Ballo RM, Deal RA, Hollinger EF, Janssen I, Austin D, Rendina M, Francescatti A, Myers JA, Millikan K, Luu MB. The utility of mock oral examinations in preparation for the American board of surgery certifying examination. Am J Surg. 2016. 211(2):416-420.
  39. Frantzides CT, Daly SC, Frantzides AT, Manelis T, Marcinkevicius A, Luu MB. Laparoscopic transgastric esophageal mucosal resection: a treatment option for patients with high-grade dysplasia in Barrett’s esophagus. Am J Surg. 2016. 211(3):534-536.
  40. Fleetwood VA, Kubasiak JC, Janssen I, Myers JA, Millikan KW, Deziel DJ, Luu MB. Primary anastomosis versus ostomy after colon resection during debulking of ovarian carcinomatosis: A NSQIP analysis. Am Surg. 2016. 82(4):302-307.
  41. Fleetwood VA, Harris JC, Luu MB. Cutaneous angiosarcoma metastatic to small bowel with nodal involvement. Gastro and Hepatol Bed to Bench. 2016. 9(4):340-342.
  42. Fredericks C, Alex G, Kumar V, Luu MB. Laparoscopic duodenojejunostomy for superior mesenteric artery syndrome. Am Surg. 2016. 82(7): E176.
  43. Fredericks C, J Broucek, Kumar V, Luu MB. Laparoscopic gastrectomy for CDH-1 mutation. Am Surg. 2016. 82(7): E169.
  44. Fredericks C, Kubasiak J, Kumar V, Luu MB. Splenectomy for primary and secondary splenic neoplasm. Am Surg. 2016. 82(8): E204.
  45. Landin MK, Kubasiak JC, Schimpke S, Porier J, Myers JA, Millikan KW, Luu MB. The effect of tobacco use on outcomes of laparoscopic and open inguinal hernia repair: a review of the NSQIP dataset. Surg Endosc, 2017. 31(2):917-921. 44 Kubasiak JC, Landin M, Schimpke S, Poirier J, Myers JA, Millikan KW, Luu MB. The effect of tobacco use on outcomes of laparoscopic and open ventral hernia repairs: A review of the NSQIP dataset. Surg Endosc, 2017. 31(6):2661-2666.
  46. Frantzides CT, Ayiomamitis GD, Frantzides AT, Luu MB. Laparoscopic revision of failed bariatric procedures: a series of 227 cases. JACS (Submitted)
  47. Gerard J, Luu MB, Poirier J, Deziel DJ. Acute cholecystitis: comparing clinical outcomes with TG13 severity and intended laparoscopic versus open cholecystectomy in difficult operative cases. Surg Endosc, 2018. 32(9):3943-3948.
  48. Wiegmann AL, Broucek JR, Fletcher RN, Luu MB, Deziel DJ, Myers JA. Image-guided navigation in lymph node biopsy. JSLS, 2018. 22(2): e2017.00099.
  49. Zhen H, Turian JV, Sen N, Luu MB, Abrams RA, Wang D. Initial clinical experience using a novel Pd-103 surface applicator for the treatment of retroperitoneal and abdominal wall malignancies. Adv Rad Onc, 2018. 3(2):216.
  1. “Minimally Invasive Distal Pancreatectomy.” Bilimoria M, Frantzides CT, Luu MB, Laguna LE. In Atlas of Minimally Invasive Surgery. Frantzides, Carlson (eds) Elsevier 2008.
  2. “Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy.” Frantzides CT, Carlson MA, Luu MB. In Atlas of Minimally Invasive Surgery. Frantzides, Carlson (eds) Elsevier 2008.
  3. “Morbid Obesity.” Luu MB, and Myers JA, in: Rush University Review of Surgery, 5th edition, J Velasco, et al (eds), W.B. Saunders Company, 2011.
  4. “Esophagus.” Luu MB, and Millikan KM, in: Rush University Review of Surgery, 5th edition, J Velasco, et al (eds), W.B. Saunders Company, 2011.
  5. “Documentation.” Luu MB, and Deziel DJ, in: The SAGES Manual, 3rd Edition, Soper, Scott-Conner (eds) Springer 2012.
  6. “Laparoscopic esophagomyotomy.” Luu MB, Frantzides CT, in: Atlas of Advance Laparoscopic Surgery, Frantzides, Carlson (eds) Elsevier 2012.
  7. “Laparoscopic enterectomy for small bowel carcinoid.” Luu MB, Frantzides CT, in: Atlas of Advance Laparoscopic Surgery, Frantzides, Carlson (eds) Elsevier 2012.
  8. “Laparoscopic Ileocecectomy for Complicated Inflammatory Bowel Disease.” Frantzides CT, Luu MB, Welle S, in: Atlas of Advance Laparoscopic Surgery, Frantzides, Carlson (eds) Elsevier 2012.
  9. “Acute Appendicitis.” Hughes TM, Luu MB, in: Common Surgical Diseases, Saclarides, Myers, Millikan (eds) Elsevier 2015. pp 169-171.
  10. “Abdominal Wall Defects.” Boll J, Luu MB, in: Common Surgical Diseases, Saclarides, Myers, Millikan (eds) Elsevier 2015. pp 233-237.
  11. “Pancreatic Head Resection for Painful Chronic Pancreatitis.” Luu MB, Deziel DJ, in: Difficult Decisions in Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Millis, Matthews (eds) Springer 2016. pp 487-497.
  12. “Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.” Tierney JF, and Luu MB, in: Rush University Review of Surgery, 6th edition, J Myers, et al (eds), Elsevier in press.
  13. “Stomach and Duodenum.” Jordano L, and Luu MB, in: Rush University Review of Surgery, 6th edition, J Myers, et al (eds), Elsevier in press.
  14. “Esophagus.” Knoper RC, Veenstra BR, and Luu MB, in: Rush University Review of Surgery, 6th edition, J Myers, et al (eds), Elsevier in press.
  15. “Surgical Management: Pyloroplasty.” Veenstra BR, and Luu MB, in: The SAGES Manual of Foregut Surgery, Grams J, Perry K, Tavakkoli A (eds) Springer 2019. pp 857- 862.
  1. Frantzides CT and Luu MB. Laparoscopic Revision of Failed Fundoplication and Hiatal Herniorrhaphy. Annual Meeting Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons. Philadelphia, PA. 2008. (Poster)
  2. Frantzides CT, Carlson MA, Zografakis JG, Zeni TM, Madan AK, Luu MB. Minimally Invasive Colorectal Surgery. 17th Annual Meeting, Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeon. Chicago, IL. 2008. (Poster)
  3. Luu MB and Frantzides CT. Laparoscopic esophagomyotomy. 17th Annual Meeting, Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeon. Chicago, IL. 2008 (Podium)
  4. Frantzides CT, Roberts J, Stavropovlos G, Luu MB, Ayiomamitis G, Carlson MA, Zeni TM, Zografakis JG. Vagotomy Versus Non-Vagotomy in Gastric Bypass Surgery. 94th Annual Clinical Congress, American College of Surgeon. San Francisco, CA. 2008. (Poster)
  5. Frantzides CT, Carlson MA, Loizides S, Papafili P, Luu MB, Roberts J, Zeni TM, Frantzides A. Hiatal Hernia Repair with Mesh: A Survey of SAGES Members. Annual Meeting Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons. Phoenix, AZ. 2009. (Poster)
  6. Frantzides CT, Ayiomamitis GD, Madan AK, Carlson MA, Zeni TM, Luu MB, Zografakis JG. Laparoscopic Colectomy: Retrospective Analysis From an Academic US Centre. Annual Meeting, Hellenic Laparoscopic Society. Athens, Greece. 2009 (Poster)
  7. Frantzides CT, Roberts J, Stavropoulos G, Luu MB, Ayiomamitis GD, Carlson MA, Zeni TM, Jones A, Zografakis JG. Post-gastric Bypass Symptoms in Vagotomized and Non- Vagotomized Patients. 6th Panhellenic Congress of Obesity Surgery. Athens, Greece. 2009 (Poster)
  8. Valle E, Luu MB, Autajay KM, Fogg LF, Myers JA. Frequency of Adjustments and Weight Loss After Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding. Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) Scientific Session and Postgraduate Course, San Antonio, Texas, 2011. (Poster)
  9. Ritter L, Luu MB, Autajay KM, Broucek J, Myers JA. Does Preoperative UGI Predict Hiatal Hernia Presence During Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band Placement? Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) Scientific Session and Postgraduate Course, San Antonio, Texas, 2011. (Poster)
  10. Ritter L, Luu MB, Autajay KM, Broucek J, Myers JA. Does Preoperative UGI Predict Hiatal Hernia Presence During Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band Placement? Department of Surgery Resident Research Competition, Rush University Forum for Research and Clinical Investigation, Chicago, Illinois, 2011 (Podium-3rd place)
  11. Popoff AM, Millikan KW, Myers JA, Zellhart M, Maroulis B, Mesleh M, Luu M. Longterm Symptom Relief and Patient Satisfaction Following Heller Myotomy and Toupet Fundoplication for Achalasia. 54th Annual Meeting of the Midwest Surgical Association, Galena, Illinois 2011. (Podium)
  12. Jolley J, Ahmed N, Luu MB, Autajay KM, Francescatti A, Myers JA. Weight Loss in Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding with Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery Versus Conventional Technique. Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) Scientific Session and Postgraduate Course, San Diego, CA, 2012. (Poster)
  13. Balash P, Bruns N, Luu MB, Autajay KM, Francescatti A, Myers JA. Insurance Status and Outcomes in Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding (LAGB). Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) Scientific Session and Postgraduate Course, San Diego, CA, 2012. (Poster)
  14. Hooper E, Myers JA , Millikan KW, Luu MB. Single Incision Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Performed by Residents. Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) Scientific Session and Postgraduate Course, San Diego, CA, 2012. (Poster)
  15. Jolley J, Ahmed N, Luu MB, Autajay KM, Francescatti A, Myers JA. Weight Loss in Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding with Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery Versus Conventional Technique. Rush University Forum for Research and Clinical Investigation, Chicago, Illinois, 2012 (Poster)
  16. Balash P, Bruns N, Luu MB, Autajay KM, Francescatti A, Myers JA. Insurance Status and Outcomes in Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding (LAGB). Rush University Forum for Research and Clinical Investigation, Chicago, Illinois, 2012 (Poster)
  17. Hooper E, Myers JA , Millikan KW, Luu MB. Single Incision Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Performed by Residents. Rush University Forum for Research and Clinical Investigation, Chicago, Illinois, 2012 (Poster)
  18. Luu MB, McCabe-Young B. Appendicitis in a Discontinued MACE. Southeastern Surgical Congress, Birmingham, AL, 2012 (Poster)
  19. Hood K, Pittman T, Zelhart M, Secemsky B, Rajan M, Myers JA, Millikan KW, Luu MB. Abdominal Wall Reconstruction – A Case Series of Ventral Hernia Repair using the Components Separation Technique with Biologic Mesh. 55th Annual Meeting of the Midwest Surgical Association, Mackinac Island, MI, 2012 (Podium)
  20. Wilson NA, Daly S, Rinewalt D, Bines S, Riley C, Growney A, Luu MB, Myers JA. The Value of Incorporating Live-Animal Models in Third-Year Medical Student Curriculum. 98th Annual Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeon, Chicago, IL, 2012 (Podium)
  21. Wilson NA, Daly S, Rinewalt D, Bines S, Riley C, Growney A, Luu MB, Myers JA. The Value of Incorporating Live-Animal Models in Third-Year Medical Student Curriculum. 8th Annual Academic Surgical Congress, New Orleans, LA. 2013 (Podium)
  22. Pinzon MC, Francescatti AB, Luu MB, Millikan K, Deziel D, Hayden DM, Saclarides TJ. En bloc Right Hemicolectomy and Pancreaticoduodenectomy for cancer: on institution’s experience. Southeastern Surgical Congress, Jacksonville, FL, 2013 (Poster)
  23. Daly S, Myers JA, Deziel D, Luu MB. High Surgical Volume Does Not Translate Into Superior Operative Performance or Improved Patient Outcomes. Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) Scientific Session and Postgraduate Course, Baltimore, MD, 2013 (Poster)
  24. Popoff AM, Daly S, Cull JD, Francescatti AB, Fogg L, Myers JA, Millikan KW, Bines SD, Luu MD. Minimally Invasive Approach to Small Bowel Resection: An Opportunity for Improved Patient Outcomes and Mortality Based Upon the ACS-NSQIP Database. Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract (SSAT) 54th Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, 2013 (Poster)
  25. Ballo RM, Saeed M, Daly S, Mora Pinzon MC, Francescatti AB, Bines SD, Millikan KW, Myers JA, Luu MB. Does Initial Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Influence the Outcomes of Definitive Oncologic Resection For Gallbladder Cancer? Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract (SSAT) 54th Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, 2013 (Poster)
  26. Boll JM, Daly S, Smolevitz J, Mora Pinzon MC, Francescatti AB, Myers JA, Bines SD, Luu MB. Safety and Efficacy of Outpatient Endoscopic Gastrostomy for Patients with Head and Neck Cancer. Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract (SSAT) 54th Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, 2013 (Poster)
  27. Petersen LF, McChesney SL, Daly SC, Millikan KW, Myers JA, Luu MB. Permanent Mesh Results in Long-Term Symptom Improvement and Patient Satisfaction without Increasing Adverse Outcome in Hiatal Hernia Repair. 56th Annual Meeting of the Midwest Surgical Association, Traverse City, MI, 2013 (Podium)
  28. Veenstra BR, Deal RA, Daly SC, Redondo RE, Najman J, Myers JA, Millikan KW, Luu MB. Long-Term Efficacy of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy for the Treatment of Biliary Dyskinesia. 56th Annual Meeting of the Midwest Surgical Association, Traverse City, MI, 2013 (Podium)
  29. Petersen LF, Daly SC, Myers JA, Bines SD, Luu MB. The Relative Usage of Laparoscopic to Open Adrenalectomy in the ACS-NSQIP Database and its Relationship to Patient Outcomes. 2013 ACS NSQIP National Conference, San Diego, CA (Podium)
  30. Petersen LF, Daly SC, Myers JA, Bines SD, Luu MB. The Usage and Outcomes of Laparoscopy in Splenectomy in the ACS-NSQIP Database. 2013 ACS NSQIP National Conference, San Diego, CA (Podium)
  31. Daly SC, Rinewalt D, Fifer SR, Klairmont M, Luu MB, Myers JA. Identification of Fragmentation of Surgical Education in a Large Academic Training Program. 9th Annual Academic Surgical Congress, San Diego, CA. 2014 (Podium)
  32. Hood K, Daly S, Deziel DJ, Millikan KW, Myers JA, Luu MB. Improved Patient Outcomes in Paraesophageal Hernia Repair using a Laparoscopic Approach: A Study of the NSQIP Data. Southeastern Surgical Congress, Savannah, GA, 2014 (Podium)
  33. Daly S, Fifer S, Millikan KW, Saclarides T, Myers JA, Luu MB. Does Delaying Cholecystectomy after Initial Endoscopic Interventions for Choledocholithiasis Improve Patient Outcomes? Southeastern Surgical Congress, Savannah, GA, 2014 (Poster)
  34. Kubasiak J, Myers JA, Luu MB. Heterotopic gastric tissue. Southeastern Surgical Congress, Savannah, GA, 2014 (Poster)
  35. Petersen LF, Myers JA, Luu MB. Giant Inguinoscrotal Hernia. Southeastern Surgical Congress, Savannah, GA, 2014 (Poster)
  36. Daly SC, Rinewalt D, Fifer SR, Klairmont M, Luu MB, Myers JA. Identification of Fragmentation of Surgical Education in a Large Academic Training Program. 9th Annual Academic Surgical Congress, San Diego, CA. 2014 (Podium)
  37. Daly SC, Klairmont M, Arslan B, Luu MB, Myers JA. The diagnostic yield of laparoscopic lymph node biopsy is superior to the percutaneous technique in cases of suspected lymphoma. Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) Scientific Session and Postgraduate Course, Salt Lake City, UT, 2014 (Podium)
  38. Aher CV, Daly SC, Deziel DJ, Millikan KW, Myers JA, Luu MB. The utilization of laparoscopic in ventral hernia repair: an update of outcomes analysis using ACS-NSQIP data. Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) Scientific Session and Postgraduate Course, Salt Lake City, UT, 2014 (Podium) 39 Kubasiak JC, Francescatti AB, Janssen I, Myers JA, Luu MB. Faculty and resident predictions of student performance on the National Board of Examiners surgery exam. 2014 Surgical Education Week-Association for Surgical Education, Chicago, IL, 2014 (Podium) 40 Rinewalt D, Daly SC, Smart B, Janssen I, Luu MB, Myers JA. The use of an essay examination in evaluating medical students during the surgical clerkship. 2014 Surgical Education Week-Association for Surgical Education, Chicago, IL, 2014 (Poster)
  39. Kubasiak JC, Blears E, Veenstra BR, Francescatti AB, Myers JA, Millikan KW, Deziel DJ, Luu MB. Factors that predict failure of non-operative management of small bowel obstructions. Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract (SSAT) 55th Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, 2014 (Poster)
  40. Smolevitz J, Kubasiak JC, Veenstra BR, Myers JA, Luu MB. Time to OR does not effect outcomes in acute uncomplicated appendicitis. Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract (SSAT) 55th Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, 2014 (Poster)
  41. Frantzides CT, Ballo RM, Frantzides AT, Kubasiak JC, Luu MB. Laparoscopic revision of failed bariatric procedures: a series of 227 cases. Minimally Invasive Surgery Week- Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, 2014 (Podium)
  42. Frantzides CT, Aher CV, Kubasiak JC, Manelis T, Marcinkevicius A, Frantzides AT, Veenstra BR, Luu MB. Laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair: a series of 1,094 cases. Minimally Invasive Surgery Week-Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, 2014 (Podium)
  43. Ballo RM, Kubasiak JC, Janssen I, Sarran MA, Myers JA, Millikan KW, Deziel DJ, Luu MB. Outcomes of laparoscopic versus open gastric cancer resection. Minimally Invasive Surgery Week-Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, 2014 (Podium, Honorable mention)
  44. Zielsdorf S, Kubasiak JC, Sarran MA, Janssen I, Myers JA, Millikan KW, Deziel DJ, Luu MB. Effect of body mass index on short-term outcomes of laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a NSQIP analysis. Minimally Invasive Surgery Week-Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, 2014 (Podium)
  45. Fair B, Kubasiak JC, Janssen I, Myers JA, Millikan KW, Deziel DJ, Luu MB. The impact of operative timing on outcomes of appendicitis: a NSQIP analysis. 57th Annual Meeting of the Midwest Surgical Association, Mackinac Island, MI, 2014 (Podium)
  46. Purvi PP, Nally MC, Myers JA, Millikan KW, Deziel DJ, Luu MB. Evidence based practice in surgery. 57th Annual Meeting of the Midwest Surgical Association, Mackinac Island, MI, 2014 (Poster, 1st place)
  47. Boll J, Rabinowitz J, Behery OA, Daly S, Kubasiak J, Myers JA, Luu MB. Assessment of different learning styles in graduate medical education. 100th Annual Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeon, San Francisco, CA, 2014 (Poster)
  48. Kubasiak JC, Janssen I, Myers JA, Millikan KW, Deziel DJ, Luu MB. Outcomes of biliary reconstruction for bile duct injuries: a NSQIP analysis. Southeastern Surgical Congress, Chattanooga, TN, 2015 (Poster)
  49. Hollister HM, Johnson GS, Basset EA, Myers JA, Millikan KW, Deziel DJ, Luu MB. Long-term efficacy and patient quality of life after ventral hernia repair using ventralex mesh. Southeastern Surgical Congress, Chattanooga, TN, 2015 (Poster)
  50. Kubasiak JC, Janssen I, Myers JA, Millikan KW, Deziel DJ, Luu MB. The impact of ostomy after colon resection during debulking of ovarian carcinomatosis: a NSQIP analysis. Southeastern Surgical Congress, Chattanooga, TN, 2015 (Poster)
  51. Grimmer LE, Nally MC, Luu MB. Goals of Innovation: A Snapshot of Surgical Literature. Southeastern Surgical Congress, Chattanooga, TN, 2015 (Poster)
  52. Zielsdorf SM, Kubasiak JC, Janssen I, Myers JA, Luu MB. A NSQIP analysis of MELD and perioperative outcomes in general surgery. Southeastern Surgical Congress, Chattanooga, TN, 2015 (Podium-Gold Medal Forum)
  53. Fleetwood VA, Harris JC, Luu MB. Laparoscopic small bowel resection of an isolated cutaneous angiosarcoma: a case report and review of literature. Southeastern Surgical Congress, Chattanooga, TN, 2015 (Poster)
  54. Spivey T, Daly SC, Rinewalt D, Guirguis A, Gattuso P, Bitterman P, Millikan K, Luu MB. Misdiagnosis of subdiaphragmatic, intraperitoneal bronchogenic cysts: a case report and review of the literature. Southeastern Surgical Congress, Chattanooga, TN, 2015 (Poster)
  55. Grimmer LE, Nally MC, Kubasiak JC, Luu MB, Myers JA. Disruptive and incremental innovation: a snapshot of surgical literature. 10th Annual Academic Surgical Congress, Las Vegas, NV. 2015 (Podium)
  56. Daly SC, Jacobson RA, Schmidt JL, Fleming BP, Krupin A, Luu MB, Myers JA, Anderson MC. At home on the road: the impact of visiting student electives on match results. 10th Annual Academic Surgical Congress, Las Vegas, NV. 2015 (Podium)
  57. Grimmer LE, Nally C, Myers JA, Deziel DJ, Luu MB. Technology utilization in surgical innovation. Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) Scientific Session and Postgraduate Course, Nashville, TN, 2015 (Poster)
  58. Daly SC, Li X, Thaqi M, Deziel DJ, Millikan KW, Myers JA, Bonomo S, Luu MB. Current practices in biliary surgery: do we practice what we teach? Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) Scientific Session and Postgraduate Course, Nashville, TN, 2015 (Podium)
  59. Aher CV, Kubasiak JC, Janssen I, Deziel DJ, Millikan KW, Myers JA, Luu MB. The utilization of laparoscopy in the treatment of achalasia: an outcomes analysis using the ACS-NSQIP data. Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) Scientific Session and Postgraduate Course, Nashville, TN, 2015 (Poster)
  60. Ballo RM, Deal RA, Hollinger EF, Janssen I, Austin D, Rendina M, Francescatti A, Myers JA, Millikan K, Luu MB. The utility of mock oral examinations in preparation for the American board of surgery certifying examination. Surgical Education Week-Association for Surgical Education, Seattle, WA, 2015 (Podium)
  61. Grimmer LE, Boll J, Luu MB. Defining surgical culture: an essential aspect of medical student orientation. Surgical Education Week-Association for Surgical Education, Seattle, WA, 2015 (Poster)
  62. Deal RA, Daly SC, Myers JA, Boyd K, Soni M, Luu MB. Medical student learning styles are unbalanced and at odds with current medical education curricula. Surgical Education Week-Association for Surgical Education, Seattle, WA, 2015 (Poster)
  63. Deal RA, Janssen I, Volk J, Kubasiak JC, Myers JA, Luu MB. Predicting factors associated with performance on USMLE step 1. Surgical Education Week-Association for Surgical Education, Seattle, WA, 2015 (Poster)
  64. Rinewalt D, Ballo R, Zhou Y, Luu MB, Velasco J. Advance lap skills curriculum. Surgical Education Week-Association for Surgical Education, Seattle, WA, 2015 (Poster)
  65. Kubasiak JC, Claussen K, Grimmer LE, Millikan KW, Myers JA, Singer M, Luu MB. Assessing the cost of intra-operative resident education. Surgical Education Week- Association for Surgical Education, Seattle, WA, 2015 (Podium)
  66. Luu MB, Hessler PE, Bergsland KJ, Larsen PE, Wesley RK, Weber JM. Activation of the silent actinorhodin gene cluster of Steptomyces lividans by DNA fragments from Saccharopolyspora erythraea. Society of Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology- Natural Products, San Diego, CA, 2015 (Poster)
  67. Frantzides CT, Daly SC, Frantzides AT, Manelis T, Marcinkevicius A, Luu MB. Laparoscopic transgastric esophageal mucosal resection. 58th Annual Meeting of the Midwest Surgical Association, Lake Geneva, WI, 2015 (Podium)
  68. Schimpke SW, Kubasiak JC, Millikan KW, Myers JA, Deziel DJ, Luu MB. The utilization of the critical view of safety technique in laparoscopic cholecystectomy videos. Minimally Invasive Surgery Week-Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons Annual Meeting, New York, NY, 2015 (Podium)
  69. Kubasiak JC, Grimmer L, Schimpke SW, Luu MB. Outcomes of biliary reconstruction for bile duct injuries: a NSQIP analysis. Minimally Invasive Surgery Week-Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, 2015 (Podium)
  70. Broucek J, Fredericks C, Luu MB. Prophylactic laparoscopic gastrectomy for CDH 1 mutations. Southeastern Surgical Congress, Atlanta, GA, 2016 (Poster)
  71. Kubasiak JC, Fredericks C, Luu MB. Atypical indications for splenectomy: a case series. Southeastern Surgical Congress, Atlanta, GA, 2016 (Poster)
  72. Alex G, Fredericks C, Luu MB. Laparoscopic duodenojejunostomy for SMA syndrome: a case series. Southeastern Surgical Congress, Atlanta, GA, 2016 (Poster)
  73. Schimpke SW, Luu MB. Surgical repair options for the management of giant inguinoscrotal hernias: a case series. Southeastern Surgical Congress, Atlanta, GA, 2016 (Poster)
  74. Nally MC, Patel P, Myers J, Luu MB. Utilization of intraoperative cholangiography. 11th Annual Academic Surgical Congress, Jacksonville, FL. 2016 (Podium)
  75. Smart B, Nagarajan N, Canner J, Dredze M, Schneider EB, Luu M, Berger Z, Myers JA. The use of social media in surgical education: an analysis of twitter. 11th Annual Academic Surgical Congress, Jacksonville, FL. 2016 (Podium)
  76. Kubasiak JC, Landin M, Schimpke S, Poirier J, Myers JA, Millikan KW, Luu MB. The effect of tobacco use on outcomes of laparoscopic and open ventral hernia repairs: A review of the NSQIP dataset. Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) Scientific Session and Postgraduate Course, Boston, MA, 2016 (Podium)
  77. Landin M, Kubasiak JC, Schimpke S, Poirier J, Myers JA, Millikan KW, Luu MB. The effect of tobacco use on outcomes of laparoscopic and open inguinal hernia repairs: A review of the NSQIP dataset. Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) Scientific Session and Postgraduate Course, Boston, MA, 2016 (Podium)
  78. Daly SC, Sohrevardi M, Luu MB. Early experience with sleeve gastrectomy for severe gastroparesis. Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) Scientific Session and Postgraduate Course, Boston, MA, 2016 (Poster)
  79. Schimpke S, Kubasiak JC, Veenstra BR, Myers JA, Millikan KW, Deziel DJ, Porier J, Luu MB. The characterization, simulation and effect of abdominal wall resistance on resident laparoscopic skills trainer performance. Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) Scientific Session and Postgraduate Course, Boston, MA, 2016 (Poster)
  80. Broucek J, Zhou R, Poirier J, Kubasiak JC, Myers JA, Luu MB. Impact of resection type for adenocarcinoma and carcinoid tumors of the small intestine: A review of the NSQIP dataset. Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) Scientific Session and Postgraduate Course, Boston, MA, 2016 (Poster)
  81. Veenstra BR, Wojtowicz AK, Luu MB, Velasco JM. Inanimate model for laparoscopic repair of diaphragmatic hernia. Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) Scientific Session and Postgraduate Course, Boston, MA, 2016 (Poster)
  82. Deal RA, Myers JA, Madrigrano A, Luu MB. Student methods of preparation impact performance on the National Board of Medical Examiners surgery exam. Surgical Education Week-Association for Surgical Education, Boston, MA, 2016 (Poster)
  83. Nally MC, Packer DM, Millikan KW, Luu MB. Online public reporting of surgeon outcomes after laparoscopic cholecystectomy: where is the information coming from and is it accurate. 59th Annual Meeting of the Midwest Surgical Association, Mackinac Island, MI, 2016 (Podium)
  84. Broucek JR, Reid F, Weigmann A, Luu MB, Deziel DJ, Myers JA. Image-guided laparoscopy: a novel technique. Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) Scientific Session and Postgraduate Course, Houston, TX, 2017 (Video)
  85. Kubasiak JC, Klonoski SC, Millikan S, Veenstra BR, Velasco J, Luu MB. Utilization of the Proanalyst motion analysis software in simulation-based performance assessment. Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) Scientific Session and Postgraduate Course, Houston, TX, 2017 (Poster)
  86. Gerard J, Porier J, Luu MB, Deziel DJ. Correlation of TG13 severity with clinical outcomes in difficult operative cases. Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract (SSAT) 58th Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, 2017 (Poster)
  87. Schimpke S, Deziel DJ, Kubasiak JC, Veenstra BR, Luu MB. Assessment of the critical view of safety from online videos of laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract (SSAT) 58th Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, 2017 (Podium)
  88. Zen H, Turian JV, Sen N, Luu MB, Abrams RA, Wang D. Initial clinical experience using a novel pd-103 surface applicator for the treatment of retroperitoneal and abdominal wall malignancies. American Society for Radiation Oncology Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA 2017 (Poster)
  89. Frantzides CF, Tierney J, Luu MB. Morbid tale of the Roux-en-O. Southeastern Surgical Congress, Tampa, FL, 2018 (Poster)
  1. Adrenal Cortical Cancer. Luu MB. Rush University Medical Center, Department of General Surgery Grand Rounds. Chicago, IL. 2007.
  2. Surgical Management of Morbid Obesity. Luu MB. Mount Sinai Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine Grand Rounds. Chicago, IL. 2009.
  3. Esophageal Reflux Disease. Luu MB. Mount Sinai Hospital, Department of Surgery Grand Rounds. Chicago, IL. 2009.
  4. Surgical Management of Morbid Obesity. Luu MB. Rush University Medical Center, Department of General Surgery Grand Rounds. Chicago, IL. 2010.
  5. Intra-operative Decision Making: Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy. Luu MB. Rush University Medical Center, Department of General Surgery. Chicago, IL. 2010.
  6. Surgical Treatment of Obstructive Jaundice. Luu MB. 1st Annual Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium, A Multidisciplinary Approach to Management. Chicago, IL. 2011.
  7. Surgical Management of Morbid Obesity. Luu MB. Rush University Medical Center, Department of Internal Medicine Grand Rounds. Chicago, IL. 2011.
  8. Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair with Mesh. Luu MB. Rush University Medical Center, Department of General Surgery, Chicago, IL. 2011.
  9. Introduction to FLS testing. Luu MB. Rush University Medical Center, Department of General Surgery, Chicago, IL. 2012.
  10. da Vinci robotic simulation program. Luu MB. Rush University Medical Center, Department of General Surgery, Chicago, IL. 2012.
  11. The Application of Minimally Invasive and Robotic Techniques to Treat Gastrointestinal Cancers. Luu MB. 2nd Annual Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium, A Multidisciplinary Approach to Management. Chicago, IL. 2013.
  12. The surgical management of morbid obesity in the kidney transplant patient. Luu MB. 27th Rush University Transplant Symposium. Chicago, IL. 2013.
  13. Surgical management of gastric carcinoid tumors. Luu MB. “Multidisciplinary Management of NET Cancers” Neuroendocrine Tumor Regional Conference. Oakbrook, IL. 2015.
  14. Identification of bariatric complications in the clinic setting. Luu MB. “Selection and Management of Weight Loss Surgery Patients: A Comprehensive Guide to Weight Loss Surgery for Primary Care and Specialty Physicians”. Chicago, IL. 2015.
  15. Advances in the treatment of gastric cancer. Luu MB. “Chinese Community Health Fair”. Chicago, IL. 2016.
  16. Surgical techniques for the management of gastric cancer. Luu MB. Rush University Medical Center, Department of General Surgery, Chicago, IL. 2016.
  1. Weber JM, Luu MB. Method for Strain Improvement of the Erythromycin-Producing Bacterium. US Patent Volume 6,420,177.
  2. Weber JM, Hessler PE, Larsen PE, Luu MB. Methods and Compositions for Enhancing Erythromycin Production. US Patent Volume 5,976,836.
  3. R43 GM063278-01 Weber (PI) 07/16/01-07/15/02 Antibiotic Gene Clusters The goal of this project was to clone and sequence the erythromycin biosynthetic genes in A erythreum Role: Co-Investigator.
  4. R43 CA093165-01 Weber (PI) 09/01/01-02/28/03 Economical Soy Isoflavone Production The goal of this project was to characterize the isoflavone degradation pathway. Role: Co-Investigator.
  5. Carlson MA, Luu MB, Frantzides CT. Treatment of Obesity. British Journal of Medicine Monogram. (2007-2010)
  6. Frantzides CT, Welle S, Luu MB. Treatment of Obesity. British Journal of Medicine Monogram. (2014-present) http://us.bestpractice.bmj.com/best- practice/monograph/211.html
  7. Frantzides CT and Luu MB. Hiatal Hernia. British Medical Journal Monogram. (2014- present) http://us.bestpractice.bmj.com/best-practice/monograph/735.html
  8. Grimmer LE and Luu MB. Splenectomy. 2014 Surgical Council on Resident Education (SCORE) module update. http://www.surgicalcore.org/modulecontent.aspx?id=127529
  9. Daly S and Luu MB. Gastric Cancer. 2014 Surgical Council on Resident Education (SCORE) module update. http://www.surgicalcore.org/modulecontent.aspx?id=128003
  10. Alex G and Luu MB. Splenectomy. 2018 Surgical Council on Resident Education (SCORE) module update.

Work With Dr. Luu

Discuss an upcoming case or partnership.

Start a Conversation