DR. WILLIAM M. GOUMAS, M.D.

SUFFERN, NY

Research Active
Surgery NPI registered 21+ years 2 publications 1984 – 1991 NPI: 1811991557
Surgery Surgery - Surgical Oncology
Surgical Procedures, OperativeLymph NodesMelanomaSkin NeoplasmsBody CompositionLymphatic MetastasisSurvival RateNitrogenPotassiumFoodAxillaMusclesStarvation

Practice Location

257 LAFAYETTE AVE
SUFFERN, NY 10901-4830

Phone: (845) 369-8800

What does WILLIAM GOUMAS research?

Dr. Goumas studies how diseases like malignant melanoma affect patients and how specific medical interventions impact their recovery. His research involves examining the effects of surgical procedures, particularly axillary node dissection, which is a surgery to remove lymph nodes to assess cancer spread. He also investigates the nutritional status of surgical patients, particularly how nitrogen and potassium levels in the body can indicate their overall health during recovery periods after illness or trauma.

Key findings

  • In a study of 212 patients undergoing axillary node dissection for malignant melanoma, 10% developed infections and 4% had arm swelling, while five-year survival rates were 74% for patients with negative nodes and only 13% for those with fixed cancerous nodes.
  • Analysis of 382 tissue samples showed a strong correlation of 0.80 between nitrogen and potassium levels, indicating that potassium can reliably reflect nitrogen levels and nutritional status in surgical patients.
  • Monitoring potassium levels can offer a practical method for assessing nutritional health in patients recovering from surgery or illness.

Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. Goumas study melanoma?
Yes, Dr. Goumas focuses significantly on malignant melanoma and its treatment outcomes.
What type of treatments has Dr. Goumas researched?
He has researched surgical treatments, particularly axillary node dissection, to evaluate their effectiveness and complications.
Is Dr. Goumas's work relevant to patients recovering from surgery?
Absolutely, his research on nutritional status supports better recovery strategies for surgical patients.
How does potassium relate to recovery from surgery?
Dr. Goumas found that potassium levels in the body can provide a reliable indication of a patient's nutritional status during recovery.

Publications in plain English

Axillary node dissection in malignant melanoma.

1991

American journal of surgery

Karakousis CP, Goumas W, Rao U, Driscoll DL

Plain English
The study examined the outcomes of axillary node dissection in 212 patients diagnosed with malignant melanoma. It found that 10% of patients developed infections, while 4% experienced swelling in their arm, and most complications were rare. The five-year survival rates varied: 74% for those with negative nodes, but only 13% for those with fixed cancerous nodes. This is significant because it highlights that the size and condition of cancerous nodes can greatly affect survival chances. Who this helps: Patients diagnosed with malignant melanoma and their doctors.

PubMed

Tissue nitrogen and potassium variation in trauma, starvation, and realimentation.

1984

JPEN. Journal of parenteral and enteral nutrition

Wood CD, Goumas W, Pollard M, Brinker JE

Plain English
This study looked at the levels of nitrogen and potassium in various tissues of surgical patients to understand how these elements relate to body nutrition during different states of trauma and recovery. Researchers analyzed 382 tissue samples and found a strong link between nitrogen and potassium in cellular tissues, with a correlation of 0.80, indicating that potassium levels can reliably reflect nitrogen levels and nutritional status. These findings are important because they show that monitoring potassium can help assess nutrition in patients recovering from surgery or illness, offering a practical way to track their nutritional health. Who this helps: This helps patients recovering from surgery and doctors managing their nutritional care.

PubMed

Frequent Co-Authors

C P Karakousis U Rao D L Driscoll C D Wood M Pollard J E Brinker

Physician data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry . Publication data from PubMed . Plain-English summaries generated by AI. Not medical advice.