Joaquim José Gama-Rodrigues, Brazilian surgeon (Cruzeiro, São Paulo State 02 December 1935 –

Nephew of neurologist Carlos Gama

Authored 457 papers, 20 books and 327 book chapters (until 2010)

TECHNIQUES/CONTRIBUTIONS

Tratamento cirúrgico videolaparoscópico da doença do refluxo gastroesofagiano: técnica de Nissen modificada – resultados clínicos e funcionais [Surgical videolaparoscopic treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease: modified Nissen technique – functional results]. Rev Assoc Med Bras 47(2):106-107, 2001

With V.E. Seid, V. R. Santos, R.B. Martino, P. Volpe & C.J.B. Bresciani. Unintentional ileostomy: a complication of the videolaparoscopic method? Report of the first case. Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques 10(4):253-257, 2000.

With P.E. Pinto Jr., R. S. Sobreira, L.J. Souza & E. Sabino. Nova causa de obstrução total do esôfago: pinçamento em fratura de vértebra torácica por trauma fechado do tórax. Anais Paul Med Cir São Paulo 122(3):72-76, 1995

With L. A. D’Albuquerque, H.W. Pinotti, A. de Oliveira e Silva & M. P. de Miranda. A simplified technique for splenopancreatic disconnection with distal splenorenal shunt. Surg. Gynecol. Obstetr. 170(4):355-7, 1990

With M. P. de Miranda, J. J. Gama Rodrigues, L. A. D’Albuquerque & P. Sakai. Use of endoscopic Congo red test in the evaluation of ulcer recurrence risks after proximal gastric vagotomy. A new interpretative method. Surg. Endosc. 3(4):182-5, 1989 

With H.W. Pinotti, B. Zilberstein, G. Ellenbogen & A. A. Raia Lateral deviation esophagostomy. New simplified technical procedure. Acta Gastroenterol Latinoam. 12(2):135-41, 1982

With J. Faintuch, F.B. Jatene, M.C. Machado, A.A. Raia, T. Szego et al. Enteral nutrition through naso-jejunal intubation. Presentation of a new tube made of silicone rubber. Rev. Hosp. Clin. Fac. Med. São Paulo 36(4):158-61, 1981

With G. Ellenbogen, A.A. Raia, I.F. Carril & H.W. Pinotti. Lateral esophagostomy of derivation. A new simplified technical procedure. Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras. 24(6):191-4, 1978  

With H.W. Pinotti, G. Ellenbogen, R. Arab Fadul & A. Raia. New bases for the surgical treatment of megaesophagus: esophagocardiomyotomy with esophagus-fundus-gastropexy. Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras. 20:331-4, 1974  

With A. A. Raia. Moléstia cística do fígado: apresentação de caso e de nova técnica de tratamento cirúrgico. São Paulo Med Journal 73(2):65-72, 1968.

With R. D. Federico, E. A. Paula & A. C. Cordeiro. Técnica para punção da veia porta sem o emprego de anestésicos gerais. Rev Hosp Clín (FMUSP) 12(4):281-285, 1957.

HONORS/MEMBERSHIP

Medal of the Most Eminent Polish Gastroenterologists – 100 th Aniversary of Polish Gastroenterology, 8^th International Gastric Cancer Congress (2009)

President, International Gastric Cancer Association  (2007-9)

Honorary Fellow, American College of Surgeons (2008)

His wife, Angelita Habr-Gama, gastroenterologist (Marajó Island, Pará State 25 July 1931 –  

Daughter of Lebanese immigrants

Authored 307 papers, 17 books and 204 book chapters 

TECHNIQUES/OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS  

Described the technique of artificial anal sphincter in the treatment of serious incontinency

With J.M.N. Jorge. O esfíncter anal artificial no tratamento da incontinência grave: descrição de técnica e resultados preliminares. Rev. Bras. Colo-proct. 20(2): 217-22, 2000 

With O. S. Simonsen, C.W. Sobrado Jr., S.F. Bocchini & H.W. Pinotti. Rectal neovagina: Simonsen’s technique for large rectovaginal fistula repair. Diseases of the Colon and Rectum 41:658-60, 1998

With C.W. Sobrado Jr. Hook-needle puncture. A new technique of local anesthesia for anorectal surgery. Dis. Colon Rectum 39(11):1330-1, 1996

Habr-Gama technique (abdominal rectosigmoidectomy with immediate posterior end-to-side stapling)

With S.F. Bocchini, D.R. Kiss & Sousa Jr. Retossigmoidectomia abdominal com anastomose mecânica colo-retal na parede anterior do reto para cirurgia do megacólon. Rev. Bras. Colo-Proct. 10:38, 1990

With S. Haberckorn & P. R. A. Alves. Defecograma: técnica simplificada e dados de interpretação. Rev Assoc Med Bras 24:361-362, 1978.

With P.R. Alves, M. Borrelli, S. Tzusuki, S. Mello & G.M. Goes. Desenvolvimento do estimulador eletrônico implantável para uso da icontinência urinária. J Bras Urol 3:121-128, 1977.

With O. Simonsen, N.A.G. Stolfi, F. Aun & A. Raia. Rectal sphincter reconstruction in perineal colostomies after abdominoperineal resection for cancer. Brit.J. Surg. (1976)

With A. Correa Netto. Pinça de extração de cálculos biliares. Rev Assoc Med Bras 7:52-54, 1961

HONORS/MEMBERSHIP

First woman to obtain a training period, Saint Mark’s Hospital, England (1961)

Medaille de Reconnaissance Franco-Americaine, Conseil National de L’Institut Humaniste de Paris (2000)

First woman honorary member, American Surgical Association (2002)

Honorary Fellow, American College of Surgeons (2003)

First woman honorary fellow, European Surgical Association (2006)

Honorary President, 7th International Meeting of Coloproctology, International Society of Coloproctology (2002)

President, International Society of University Colon and Rectal Surgeons (2008-10)