Courtney L. Scaife,
MD
Chief, Section of Surgical Oncology, Division of General Surgery; Vice-Chair for Cancer Affairs in Surgery, Department of Surgery
Languages Spoken: English
Dr. Courtney Scaife is a Professor of Surgery at the University of Utah who specializes in translational pancreas cancer research and surgical oncology clinical outcomes research. She is an investigator at the Huntsman Cancer Insitute and a member of the Experimental Therapeutics Progarm. Dr. Scaife’s clinical outcomes projects target patient care effectiveness with cost efficiency in general surgical oncology. Dr. Scaife’s translational pancreas cancer research concentrates on pancreatic adenocarcinoma, tumor and stroma interaction. Dr Scaife collaborates as co-Principle Investigator on many projects with the Ph.D.’s in the department of surgery research lab. Their primary interest lies in the understanding of metastases through cellular signaling control for migration and invasion. They also have several collaborations with investigators in the main campus basic science departments and some external collaborations with drug research companies. She has received numerous institutional and industry research support grants through these collaborations. Dr. Scaife has mentored numerous residents and students in her research lab.
Dr. Courtney Scaife is a Professor of Surgery at the University of Utah who specializes in the care of patients requiring surgical treatment related to gastrointestinal oncology. Dr. Scaife earned her undergraduate degree from DePauw University and medical degree from the University of Wisconsin. Her general surgery residency was done at the University of Utah which was followed by a two-year fellowship in surgical oncology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Scaife joined the faculty at the University of Utah in 2003 and is a tenured academic surgeon. Dr. Scaife’s focus in surgery involves diseases of the liver, pancreas, and gastrointestinal tract. Her clinical efforts include both complex surgical endeavors as well as academic research. She has received numerous research grants and participates with other colleagues in the areas of diagnosis and treatment of cancer, in particular pancreatic cancer.
Clinical Locations
Clinic 2E, Sarcoma
801-585-6911
Clinic 2E, GI/Liver
801-585-6911
801-585-6911
Specialties
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Liver, Biliary, & Pancreas Surgery
- Colorectal Surgery
- Esophageal Surgery
- Gastric/Esophageal Surgery
- Oncology Surgery
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Gastrointestinal Surgery
- Sarcoma
- Surgery, General
- Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors
- Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Surgery
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Surgery
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Professor |
| Academic Divisions | General Surgery |
| Board Certification | American Board of Surgery (Sub: General Surgery) |
| Cancer Center Programs | Experimental Therapeutics |
Patient Rating
The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.
Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Likelihood of recommending care provider
4.9/ 5
Care provider spoke using clear language
4.9/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.9/ 5
My confidence in care provider
4.9/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.9/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.3/ 5
Time care provider spent with me
4.8/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.8/ 5
Care provider's friendliness and courtesy
4.9/ 5
Patient Comments
Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survery and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
UofU Patient
April 28, 2019
dr scaife and her team caring and outstanding as usual
UofU Patient
April 22, 2019
great time with provider--she is the best!!!
UofU Patient
April 22, 2019
We have recommended Dr. Scaife on numerous occasions because of the confidence we have in her.
UofU Patient
April 14, 2019
good
UofU Patient
April 03, 2019
I came to this hospital for a 3rd opinion. Dr. Scaife took the time to thoroughly explain my condition with pictures and her drawings on these pictures in a way I could understand. She answered all my questions.
UofU Patient
March 14, 2019
Dr Scaife is excellent and we have the utmost confidence in her.
UofU Patient
March 10, 2019
as usual all very very good = fabulous
UofU Patient
March 04, 2019
I can't say enough good things about Dr. Scaife. She was absolutely terrific.
UofU Patient
February 25, 2019
As I said before, both Dr. Scaife and her assistant were very informative and I truly felt like I was important and not just another patient.
UofU Patient
February 24, 2019
Great
UofU Patient
February 20, 2019
everything was explained so that we knew exactly what to expect
UofU Patient
February 03, 2019
I didn't see the provider I was scheduled with except for a 5 second appearance.
UofU Patient
January 27, 2019
thank you all very kindly
UofU Patient
January 18, 2019
Dr. Scaife deserves the highest compliments in how she has dealt with me, as does Dr. Martin.
UofU Patient
January 13, 2019
Doctors and staff were very thorough explaining step-by-step the procedures for the EUS; this included photo detailed explanations with take-home copies.
UofU Patient
January 08, 2019
everything was very good.
UofU Patient
December 29, 2018
Dr. Scaiffe is the best doctor I have ever communicated with. She has the heart and talents of a great teacher.
UofU Patient
December 22, 2018
Dr Scaife was clear, patient with all my questions and so kind and caring.
UofU Patient
December 19, 2018
every thing was great
UofU Patient
December 14, 2018
couldn't have asked for better care from all medical staff!
UofU Patient
December 12, 2018
Dr. Scaife and her staff are exquisitely competent health providers. I had the utmost confidence in them at all times.
UofU Patient
November 16, 2018
Was a little surprised at the short time Dr Scaife spent with me, but in reality, there wasn't too much to discuss since everything looked the same and didn't want to see me for another year.
UofU Patient
November 12, 2018
I am very strongly impressed with the competence of my provider. She was was totally marvelous.
UofU Patient
November 12, 2018
Dr. Scaife was particularly receptive to the presence of my wife using FaceTime on my iPad. This enabled my wife to participate and better assist me in the decisions that had to be made. This was very important to us, and I'm very grateful for Dr. Scaife's attitude.
UofU Patient
October 21, 2018
from prep,surgery and thru follow up dr scaife and her team have been outstanding,could not imagine any better
UofU Patient
October 05, 2018
I have already recommended Dr. Scaife to others.
UofU Patient
September 25, 2018
Many statements did not apply. This survey should have an N/A option.
UofU Patient
September 09, 2018
good experience
UofU Patient
August 20, 2018
Dr. Scaife was very thorough in her explanation to me and was very concerned I was doing well.
UofU Patient
August 17, 2018
I love Dr Scaffe, She is so knowledgeable and really takes the time to explain and answer my questions and she really seems interested in making me feel confident in my concerns and worries.
UofU Patient
August 12, 2018
Dr.scaife is one of the most caring, kind , informative Doctor who don't only care about her patients but their families to!!!
UofU Patient
August 07, 2018
I was really upset on this visit and I was very grateful and impressed with the time Dr. Scaife and her PA Stacy spent with me and reassuring me that everything would be ok. They took time to discuss my CT scans and the improvement they see in my condition. They showed concern and compassion and took the time to make sure I felt better about my condition.
UofU Patient
August 06, 2018
Dr Scaife is amazing! My husband and I really like her and are so thrilled with the results of surgery and enjoy chatting with her in our follow-up visit. We appreciate her and Dr. Kara Allen.
UofU Patient
August 04, 2018
Her explanation of the type of cancer I have and the reason for doing radiation therapy before surgery was clearly explained and well illustrated using diagrams and MRI slices.
UofU Patient
June 25, 2018
dr scaife was very caring,also superb at clearly explaining condition and options
UofU Patient
June 17, 2018
great
UofU Patient
May 28, 2018
We were also impressed with our appointment In every way. We Left feeling better about questions we had, concerns, and confidence in the doctors ability to perform the surgery. Overall, By far, the time we spent put our minds at ease about a very stressful decision our life.
UofU Patient
May 20, 2018
Excellent service, care, concern, and patient relationship.
UofU Patient
April 23, 2018
very good
UofU Patient
April 07, 2018
Love the information Dr. Scaife provides me. She is very thorough and makes sure all my questions are answered.
UofU Patient
April 02, 2018
Dr Scaife very kind and caring and professional! I appreciate her care and concerns and the time she takes to help me.
UofU Patient
March 26, 2018
have already informed others of quality of treatment and care that I was given!
UofU Patient
March 11, 2018
great understanding of the problem
UofU Patient
March 11, 2018
Highly reccomend to anyone needing health care
UofU Patient
March 08, 2018
Good explanations. Appeared to have all time in the world for questions and care planning
UofU Patient
February 19, 2018
good
UofU Patient
February 19, 2018
DR SCAIFE IS A GREAT SURGEON AND SHE TAKES HER TIME TO EXPLAIN EVERYTHING THE PATIENT NEEDS TO KNOW
UofU Patient
January 31, 2018
There is a lot I don't understand but I was given great answers to any and all questions that I ask.
UofU Patient
January 31, 2018
I appreciated the thoroughness of explanations made by the PA, Stacie, and Dr. Scaife. I left knowing I had selected the best surgeon and facility.
UofU Patient
January 22, 2018
We felt better about my situation after talking to the doctor. She covered everything in great detail and helped my wife and I with a better outlook on my treatment.
UofU Patient
January 15, 2018
I have every confidence in Dr. Scaife.. she took time to answer my questions and I knew I was in good hands. that's so important when your so worried. I really felt that she cared about me.
UofU Patient
December 29, 2017
I have 110% confidence in Dr. Scaife's abilities and knowledge. She was very personable and professional and knowledgeable. My husband and I were very pleased to meet her and feel confident in her ability to extract the cancer when it is time for surgery.
UofU Patient
December 17, 2017
great
UofU Patient
December 10, 2017
2nd opinion for earlier diagnosis
UofU Patient
November 13, 2017
Although doctor will not provide care directly she still took time to talk about my condition and made suggestions on what I might do next to address it
UofU Patient
October 24, 2017
Very satisfied with the care and concern from Dr. Scaife and her staff.
UofU Patient
September 16, 2017
An extremely positive overall experience!
UofU Patient
September 12, 2017
she was an angle sent from heaven
UofU Patient
September 09, 2017
Dr. Scaife and her team are fabulous.
UofU Patient
August 21, 2017
My experiences at the Huntsman and by my doctor and nurses have always been excellent.
UofU Patient
August 08, 2017
Dr. Courtney Scaife is an excellent doctor and I do recomend her highly. She is the very best surgeon
UofU Patient
August 06, 2017
Dr. Scaife and her nurse Brandi are absolutely the best. I always feel important when I meet with them, and that I am under the best care available.
UofU Patient
July 17, 2017
Care provider explained results of procedures and next steps in treatment.
UofU Patient
July 15, 2017
very concise, efficient
UofU Patient
June 26, 2017
100%
UofU Patient
June 23, 2017
every thing was great
UofU Patient
June 09, 2017
Dr. Scaiffe is the best and I have so much love for HCI
UofU Patient
May 15, 2017
Dr. Scaife gave me some great information about my Creon medicine and explained some other things that concerned whether the surgery stiches were holding okay.
UofU Patient
May 13, 2017
Courtney is a great doctor and caring physician. But trying to reach her by phone or email is a nightmare
UofU Patient
April 24, 2017
Dr Scaife is beyond fantabulous!
UofU Patient
April 18, 2017
I felt this time I was given a real plan of action. I so appreciated the assistance in securing a supporting oncology team near my home.
UofU Patient
April 08, 2017
I felt like the doctor was rushed and did not have time to thoroughly discuss the results of the tests that were done on me.
UofU Patient
March 24, 2017
Dr Scaife is amazing!!!
UofU Patient
March 23, 2017
Dr. Scaife was very kind and explained everything very well and understandable. She came highly recommend.
UofU Patient
March 05, 2017
Dr Scaife was referred by another patient
UofU Patient
January 01, 2017
I felt cared for and felt that the explanations were clear and were made to make me feel good about what was being done for me.
UofU Patient
December 19, 2016
couldn't have been any better
UofU Patient
December 13, 2016
very good
UofU Patient
December 12, 2016
Dr. Scaife is great. She is very caring and knowledgeable. She took excellent care of me and I would recommend her to anyone.
UofU Patient
October 30, 2016
The nurse, DR. and surgeon were great.
UofU Patient
October 28, 2016
the fact she came into the room said I can't help you im sending you elsewhere. didn't ask anything did see if we had questions. after driving 4 hours for this appt. her assistant spent more time with us than she did
UofU Patient
September 17, 2016
was thoroughly impressed with the physician.
UofU Patient
August 15, 2016
All positive!!!
UofU Patient
August 08, 2016
Dr. Courtney Scaife is an excellent surgeon, she explains things very clearly, is very detailed and just amazing. I would recommend Dr. Scaife very highly.
UofU Patient
July 25, 2016
It did feel like the provider is not as concerned for my condition as I am.
UofU Patient
July 24, 2016
Dr Scaife did each of these things so well.
UofU Patient
June 25, 2016
Dr Scaife was the best for the type of surgery I had. I appreciated getting to talk with her about my concern before having the procedure to remove the port.
UofU Patient
June 18, 2016
I am in good hands with Dr. Scaife. She listens well and makes herself available for further consults.
UofU Patient
June 11, 2016
my care provider was excellent and felt very comfortable and she was very knowledgable about my health care.
UofU Patient
May 15, 2016
Dr. Scaife was wonderful. She made us feel confident in the outcome of my surgery. She is amazingly kind. I would recommend her to anyone.
UofU Patient
April 29, 2016
Dr Scaife was wonderful. I appreciated her telling me the diagnosis prior to showing me the proof. It lessened my anxiety.
UofU Patient
April 02, 2016
My recommendation of Dr. Scaife is based on the stomach surgery on Aug. 3, 2015, not the follow up visit. When she said I had to have visits every year for the next four, I was too startled to ask "why" as the surgery showed no sign of cancer.
UofU Patient
March 28, 2016
She made me feel at ease.
UofU Patient
March 23, 2016
Again, all who participated in my visit couldn't of been more hospitable. What a great organization you have to help people in need of your services.
UofU Patient
March 21, 2016
good
UofU Patient
March 18, 2016
Dr. Scaife was excellent, she answered all of our questions, was not rushed, showed us diagrams that we could understand.
UofU Patient
March 14, 2016
very good
UofU Patient
February 01, 2016
very good
UofU Patient
December 08, 2015
Dr. Scaife is the best. I feel so comfortable with her and have complete confidence with her handling my treatment
UofU Patient
December 06, 2015
Excellent communicator.
UofU Patient
October 13, 2015
Everyone was great to work with and all my questions were answered
UofU Patient
September 12, 2015
good
UofU Patient
September 05, 2015
amazing doctor that really does want to help
UofU Patient
August 25, 2015
My physician is excellent at what she does; however, I waited well over an hour in the exam room to be seen by her; when she finally came in, she was done with me in less than 10 minutes; I was annoyed and just wanted to hurry up and be done and out of there.
UofU Patient
August 23, 2015
there are actually 3care providers on the team. The surgeon was articulate,comforting me that team would work together. but I was given conflicting messages about my care. One said I would have surgery, the chemo administrator said I would not. one said I would have pain medication and nausea medication to take before the chemotherapy but the chemo provider said not. one said it was a slow growing cancer another said it was aggressive.
UofU Patient
August 23, 2015
I would recommend Dr. Scaife always. She is an amazing surgeon. I have total confidence in her and her team.
UofU Patient
August 17, 2015
GOOD
UofU Patient
June 27, 2015
very poor experience with dr. scaife. spent less than two minutes in the exam room with me and did not take the time to answer my questions and explain her diagnosis.
UofU Patient
June 15, 2015
Dr Scaife is a wonderful doctor. She does a lovely job in explaining everything and being honest and upfront which we appreciate.
UofU Patient
June 10, 2015
Dr. Scaife was excellent and would highly recommend her to others.
UofU Patient
April 29, 2015
Dr. Scaife answered all my questions and concerns as did the nurses.
UofU Patient
April 15, 2015
Everything was very good!
UofU Patient
April 07, 2015
Dr. Scaife was excellent in explaining what needed to be done and in answering any questions we had.
UofU Patient
April 01, 2015
not only a wonder provider but a wonderful person thank u very much for all u have done
UofU Patient
March 26, 2015
Dr. Scaife and her staff are very professional, but with a warmth and understanding of what you are enduring.
UofU Patient
March 11, 2015
Dr. Simons is excellent.
UofU Patient
March 11, 2015
good
UofU Patient
February 19, 2015
Dr Scaife was excellent to visit with. We really appreciated the time she spent instructing us, & showing us the CT scan. We were very impressed with the upfront, honest, pleasant, and respectful manner in which she and all her staff showed us.
UofU Patient
February 03, 2015
Very smart and caring
UofU Patient
February 03, 2015
i WOULD ALWAYS RECOMMEND HUNTSMAN HOSPITAL, THE DOCTORS AND STAFF. THEY WERE ALWAYS GREAT AND TREATED US VEY EELL.
UofU Patient
January 27, 2015
Totally loved them all and have told several family and friends how pleased we are. Dr Scaife made sure we understood everything and drew lots of pictures to explain what she was saying. I am so blessed to have her as my surgeon.
UofU Patient
January 13, 2015
I have been very impressed with Dr Scaife, Dr Wright and everyone at Huntsman. Thank you!
UofU Patient
January 12, 2015
This Doctor was amazing (that's why she works at the Huntsman Center). I felt so good about surgery, she went over my scans, had pictures of her own, highlighted area's of concern, and so on and so forth. I was about to leave the clinic after the welcome i received, but the doctor restored all my confidence that i was getting real care.
UofU Patient
December 24, 2014
Stacie the PA did a thorough evaluation of my husband then consulted with Dr. Scaife who was in the OR, then facilitated the tests ordered, even walking us to the lab.
UofU Patient
December 13, 2014
excellent and friendly dedicationof of everybody
UofU Patient
December 11, 2014
Very good experience
UofU Patient
December 01, 2014
We didn't talk about medication or any follow-up care. Surgery is scheduled, and follow-up care will come after that I am sure. We were both very impressed with Dr. Sciafe and her assistant.
UofU Patient
December 01, 2014
Dr. Scaife is the best person and Dr. that anyone could ever hope to have!
UofU Patient
November 21, 2014
Dr. Scaife and Dr. Adler were great. Felt so confident and secure with all of their information and treatment plan. They were amazing. Dr Adler even called my home several days later to see how I was doing and if I had any questions. It really meant a lot to me. Can't tell you how happy I was with the whole experience
UofU Patient
November 18, 2014
Both my surgery and all subsequent follow up appointments have been just great. I've visited many medical care facilities and Huntsman is by far the most professional and enjoyable by far. That's saying a lot of the place that one goes to with cancer.
UofU Patient
October 26, 2014
Dr. Scaife gives me 100% confidence in her work.
UofU Patient
October 23, 2014
Dr. Scaiff is one of the most comforting, sweet, and great listener EVER! Not only is she a top notch Doctor and knows her stuff....but she takes all the time in the world to answer questions, listen, comfort, give hope and give hugs to a really scared patient! Brandi is also the BEST ever. She gets down to a personal level and makes me feel good. I love talking with her. I LOVE them both!!!!
UofU Patient
October 18, 2014
good
UofU Patient
September 29, 2014
The nurse and I had the problem. The Doctor was very good.
UofU Patient
August 19, 2014
Dr. Scaife was excellent â¿¿ engaging, direct, and plain-spoken.
UofU Patient
August 12, 2014
dismissive, abrupt, not personable. consultation felt rushed
UofU Patient
August 11, 2014
Dr Scaife was excellent as well as her assistant Stacey.
UofU Patient
August 09, 2014
Dr. Scaife is an excellent, very knowledgable medical provider. She is the very best and so is her team. My experiences since the first time I met her and her team have been the best. After waiting for many years she was able to explain to me what was happening to my pancreas and recommended surgery in December 2012. I had surgery on January 7,2013.It has given me, my life back.
UofU Patient
June 25, 2014
excellent care
UofU Patient
June 05, 2014
The whole team is excellent!
UofU Patient
May 17, 2014
Told not to take aspirin until after surgery but then told to take it.
UofU Patient
March 24, 2014
It was a great visit. I totally understand what she proposes for my surgery and feel so much more at ease and calm about it. I know that I am in good hands.
UofU Patient
February 19, 2014
Seemed aloof. Not really caring about the patient. Preoccupied with alot of other things.
UofU Patient
February 10, 2014
good
UofU Patient
February 03, 2014
dr Scaife is excellent doctor!!
UofU Patient
January 25, 2014
Dr. Scaife, Stacy Carbine are amazing. They always so concern for me and do everything that they can for me.
UofU Patient
January 13, 2014
Dr. Scaife always made sure that I knew about everything that was happening and made sure I understood well enough to make informed decisions about my care.
UofU Patient
December 26, 2013
very pleased and thankful.
UofU Patient
December 16, 2013
I can't imagine more comforting people and environment to learn a not especially welcome, though not unexpected prognosis.
UofU Patient
December 02, 2013
The doctors were very knowedgeable and explained every thing to us. They answered all of our questions and were very understanding.
UofU Patient
December 02, 2013
I had some concerns that were bothering me about my surgery and monitoring of my illness. Dr. Scaife was very thorough in answering my questions. She alleviated many of the fears I have, and she set up a monitoring program for every six months that will help us keep track of the disease progression.
UofU Patient
November 18, 2013
This was the first visit to this doctor- I'm sure it will get better as there will be more visits- I would like to be informed of any procedure that is going to be performed while I am at the Huntsman- ie- taking biopsies etc.
UofU Patient
November 04, 2013
Doc did well. Made time to see me and took time with me once I was there
UofU Patient
October 18, 2013
I would recommend this Dr. because she is a Cancer Dr. but I would inform them be prepared to have a long wait.
UofU Patient
September 25, 2013
My answers say it all. Very good.
UofU Patient
August 27, 2013
All were great.
UofU Patient
August 05, 2013
She is an outstanding care provider
UofU Patient
June 04, 2013
Having my daughter and husband with me at these appointments was important to me, because they hear things that I don't and they ask questions that I might not think of. My daughter is a nurse and can understand a lot of things that might go right over my head.
UofU Patient
May 31, 2013
great information, attitudes and care
UofU Patient
May 19, 2013
Dr. Scaife is the best.
UofU Patient
May 16, 2013
Each professional we saw was very professional and very willing to answer all of our questions and concerns.
UofU Patient
May 07, 2013
all good
UofU Patient
April 15, 2013
All my concerns were fully answered and handled in a professional and caring manner.
UofU Patient
March 13, 2013
Dr. Courtney Scaife is the most hamble person i ever know. my experience with her is always very good. her support imotionaly help me to always feel good.
UofU Patient
March 12, 2013
Excellent care and a suprising second opinion that required a lot of conversation. Our PA and doctor took plenty of time and gave excellent explainations.
UofU Patient
January 22, 2013
Dr, Courtney Scaife is a wonderful doctor. She has explained things about the pancreas and my condition like no one before had. She is very efficient and very caring. I appreciate her and her medical team who care for me at the hospital during pancreatic surgery very much.
UofU Patient
January 15, 2013
Dr. Scaife is an excellent physican.
UofU Patient
December 31, 2012
Very kind an informative
UofU Patient
December 19, 2012
Dr. Scaife was awesome. The NP didn't answer my questions and wasn't very personable
UofU Patient
December 04, 2012
Put me at ease She is a very competant surgeon.
UofU Patient
December 04, 2012
The attention I received was excellent, but because the appointment was out of order (done before the biopsy was scheduled), I wasn't able to get questions answered or a diagnosis or any idea of prognosis. The waiting and wondering is the most difficult part of this ordeal.
UofU Patient
November 19, 2012
We wont be seeing the Doctor again she was great but chose to find another doctor closer to home the experience is no longer worth the drive.
UofU Patient
August 11, 2012
I am always satisfied with Dr. Scaife's service and that includes Stacie Carbine! :-)
UofU Patient
July 17, 2012
I am very impressed with Dr. Scaife. She is all anyone could hope for in a surgeon. She dosen't make you feel rushed and takes all the time necessary to explain the situation to you,so that you can understand it. She is wonderful and I feel fortunate to have her as my Dr. and Surgeon.
UofU Patient
July 16, 2012
good
UofU Patient
May 12, 2012
Perfect experience and it sure helps to find that you don't have cancer any longer. :)
UofU Patient
May 12, 2012
Dr Scaife was very pleasant and willing to spend time with us. We appreciated her advice. She made sure we understood the options and let us know that she is very willing to work with us if it is needed in the future.
UofU Patient
May 05, 2012
I did value Dr. Scaife's honesty about the time committment.
UofU Patient
February 11, 2012
I would recommend Dr. Scaife and her staff to anyone. They are super plus team.
UofU Patient
January 28, 2012
I was diagnosed with cancer three months ago and have seen 10 doctors. Every time I left a doctor's office everything was unclear and pending. Finally!!! I got answers, explanations and the care I have been looking for. When my family and I left the clinic we were all thrilled with the the best experience we have had. Dr. Scaife talked to us and explained everything in terms we could understand. She was so thorough that I felt every question I had been looking for answers to had been answered.
UofU Patient
January 28, 2012
helped us feel more comfortable about a not so pleasant situation
Dr. Courtney Scaife is a Professor of Surgery at the University of Utah who specializes in translational pancreas cancer research and surgical oncology clinical outcomes research. She is an investigator at the Huntsman Cancer Insitute and a member of the Experimental Therapeutics Progarm. Dr. Scaife’s clinical outcomes projects target patient care effectiveness with cost efficiency in general surgical oncology. Dr. Scaife’s translational pancreas cancer research concentrates on pancreatic adenocarcinoma, tumor and stroma interaction. Dr Scaife collaborates as co-Principle Investigator on many projects with the Ph.D.’s in the department of surgery research lab. Their primary interest lies in the understanding of metastases through cellular signaling control for migration and invasion. They also have several collaborations with investigators in the main campus basic science departments and some external collaborations with drug research companies. She has received numerous institutional and industry research support grants through these collaborations. Dr. Scaife has mentored numerous residents and students in her research lab.
Dr. Courtney Scaife is a Professor of Surgery at the University of Utah who specializes in the care of patients requiring surgical treatment related to gastrointestinal oncology. Dr. Scaife earned her undergraduate degree from DePauw University and medical degree from the University of Wisconsin. Her general surgery residency was done at the University of Utah which was followed by a two-year fellowship in surgical oncology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Scaife joined the faculty at the University of Utah in 2003 and is a tenured academic surgeon. Dr. Scaife’s focus in surgery involves diseases of the liver, pancreas, and gastrointestinal tract. Her clinical efforts include both complex surgical endeavors as well as academic research. She has received numerous research grants and participates with other colleagues in the areas of diagnosis and treatment of cancer, in particular pancreatic cancer.
Academic Locations
Huntsman Cancer Hospital
801-585-6911
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Surgery
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Professor |
| Academic Divisions | General Surgery |
| Board Certification | American Board of Surgery (Sub: General Surgery) |
| Cancer Center Programs | Experimental Therapeutics |
Research Interests
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreatic Neoplasms
- Genotype
- Carcinoma, Islet Cell
- Cell Line, Tumor
- Clinical Outcomes
- Stromal Cells
Education History
| Fellowship | University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Oncology Fellow |
| Residency | University of Utah School of Medicine General Surgery Resident |
| Internship | University of Utah School of Medicine General Surgery Intern |
| Professional Medical | University of Wisconsin School of Medicine Medicine M.D. |
| Undergraduate | DePauw University B.S. |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Swords DS, Brooke BS, Skarda DE, Stoddard GJ, Tae Kim H, Sause WT, Scaife CL (2018 Nov 12). Facility Variation in Local Staging of Rectal Adenocarcinoma and its Contribution to Underutilization of Neoadjuvant Therapy. J Gastrointest Surg, 23(6), 1206-1217.
- Patterson MM, Scaife CL, Doig AK (2018 Oct 14). Safety of implementing a sleep protocol in hospitalized patients. Am J Surg, 217(6), 1112-1115.
- Swords DS, Mulvihill SJ, Brooke BS, Stoddard GJ, Firpo MA, Scaife CL (2019). County-level Variation in Use of Surgery and Cancer-specific Survival for Stage I-II Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma. (Epub ahead of print) Ann Surg.
- Kinsey CG, Camolotto SA, Boespflug AM, Guillen KP, Foth M, Truong A, Schuman SS, Shea JE, Seipp MT, Yap JT, Burrell LD, Lum DH, Whisenant JR, Gilcrease GW 3rd, Cavalieri CC, Rehbein KM, Cutler SL, Affolter KE, Welm AL, Welm BE, Scaife CL, Snyder EL, McMahon M (2019 Mar 4). Protective autophagy elicited by RAF→MEK→ERK inhibition suggests a treatment strategy for RAS-driven cancers. Nat Med, 25(4), 620-627.
- Lloyd S, Baraghoshi D, Tao R, Garrido-Laguna I, Gilcrease GW 3rd, Whisenant J, Weis JR, Scaife C, Pickron TB, Huang LC, Monroe MM, Abdelaziz S, Fraser AM, Smith KR, Deshmukh V, Newman M, Rowe KG, Snyder J, Samadder NJ, Hashibe M (2019 Mar 5). Mental Health Disorders are More Common in Colorectal Cancer Survivors and Associated With Decreased Overall Survival. Am J Clin Oncol, 42(4), 355-362.
- Swords DS, Skarda DE, Sause WT, Gawlick U, Cannon GM, Lewis MA, Scaife CL, Gygi JA, Tae Kim H (2019 Jan 31). Surgeon-Level Variation in Utilization of Local Staging and Neoadjuvant Therapy for Stage II-III Rectal Adenocarcinoma. J Gastrointest Surg, 23(4), 659-669.
- Swords DS, Mulvihill SJ, Brooke BS, Skarda DE, Firpo MA, Scaife CL (2019 Apr). Disparities in utilization of treatment for clinical stage I-II pancreatic adenocarcinoma by area socioeconomic status and race/ethnicity. Surgery, 165(4), 751-759.
- Varedi D, Frigerio A, Scaife C, Hull C (2019). A novel case of TIF1 gamma autoantibody positive dermatomyositis associated with a non-functional pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor. Dermatol Online J, 25(3).
- Tempero MA, Malafa MP, Chiorean EG, Czito B, Scaife C, Narang AK, Fountzilas C, Wolpin BM, Al-Hawary M, Asbun H, Behrman SW, Benson AB, Binder E, Cardin DB, Cha C, Chung V, Dillhoff M, Dotan E, Ferrone CR, Fisher G, Hardacre J, Hawkins WG, Ko AH, LoConte N, Lowy AM, Moravek C, Nakakura EK, OReilly EM, Obando J, Reddy S, Thayer S, Wolff RA, Burns JL, Zuccarino-Catania G (2019 Mar 1). Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma, Version 1.2019. J Natl Compr Canc Netw, 17(3), 202-210.
- Swords DS, Mulvihill SJ, Skarda DE, Finlayson SRG, Stoddard GJ, Ott MJ, Firpo MA, Scaife CL (2019 Jan). Hospital-level Variation in Utilization of Surgery for Clinical Stage I-II Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma. Ann Surg, 269(1), 133-142.
- Sharib JM, Fonseca AL, Swords DS, Jaradeh K, Bracci PM, Firpo MA, Hatcher S, Scaife CL, Wang H, Kim GE, Mulvihill SJ, Maitra A, Koay EJ, Kirkwood KS (2018 Dec). Surgical overtreatment of pancreatic intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms: Do the 2017 International Consensus Guidelines improve clinical decision making? Surgery, 164(6), 1178-1184.
- Scaife CL, Mone MC, Bowen ME, Swords DS, Zhang C, Presson AP, Nelson EW (2018 Dec). Perioperative antibiotics should be used for placement of implanted central venous ports: A propensity analysis evaluating risk. Am J Surg, 216(6), 1135-1143.
- Swords DS, Francis SR, Lloyd S, Garrido-Laguna I, Mulvihill SJ, Gruhl JD, Christensen MC, Stoddard GJ, Firpo MA, Scaife CL (2018 Sep 5). Lymph Node Ratio in Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma After Preoperative Chemotherapy vs. Preoperative Chemoradiation and Its Utility in Decisions About Postoperative Chemotherapy.LID - 10.1007/s11605-018-3953-0 [doi]. (Epub ahead of print) J Gastrointest Surg.
- Swords DS, Mulvihill SJ, Firpo MA, Scaife CL (2018 Aug 1). Causes of Death and Conditional Survival Estimates of Medium- and Long-term Survivors of Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma. JAMA Oncol, 4(8), 1129-1130.
- Swords DS, Zhang C, Presson AP, Firpo MA, Mulvihill SJ, Scaife CL (2018 Apr). Association of time-to-surgery with outcomes in clinical stage I-II pancreatic adenocarcinoma treated with upfront surgery. Surgery, 163(4), 753-760.
- Nevala-Plagemann C, Francis S, Cavalieri C, Tao R, Whisenant J, Glasgow R, Scaife C, Lloyd S, Garrido-Laguna I (2018). Benefit of adjuvant chemotherapy based on lymph node involvement for oesophageal cancer following trimodality therapy. ESMO Open, 3(5), e000386.
- Torgeson A, Garrido-Laguna I, Tao R, Cannon GM, Scaife CL, Lloyd S (2018). Value of surgical resection and timing of therapy in patients with pancreatic cancer at high risk for positive margins. ESMO Open, 3(1), e000282.
- Torgeson A, Lloyd S, Boothe D, Cannon G, Garrido-Laguna I, Whisenant J, Lewis M, Kim R, Scaife C, Tao R (2017 Dec). Chemoradiation Therapy for Unresected Extrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma: A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis. Ann Surg Oncol, 24(13), 4001-4008.
- Tempero MA, Malafa MP, Al-Hawary M, Asbun H, Bain A, Behrman SW, Benson AB 3rd, Binder E, Cardin DB, Cha C, Chiorean EG, Chung V, Czito B, Dillhoff M, Dotan E, Ferrone CR, Hardacre J, Hawkins WG, Herman J, Ko AH, Komanduri S, Koong A, LoConte N, Lowy AM, Moravek C, Nakakura EK, OReilly EM, Obando J, Reddy S, Scaife C, Thayer S, Weekes CD, Wolff RA, Wolpin BM, Burns J, Darlow S (2017 Aug). Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma, Version 2.2017, NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology. J Natl Compr Canc Netw, 15(8), 1028-1061.
- Swords DS, Firpo MA, Johnson KM, Boucher KM, Scaife CL, Mulvihill SJ (2017 Jul). Implications of inaccurate clinical nodal staging in pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Surgery, 162(1), 104-111.
- Rengifo-Cam W, Jasperson K, Garrido-Laguna I, Colman H, Scaife C, Samowitz W, Samadder NJ (2017). A 30-Year-Old Man with Three Primary Malignancies: A Case of Constitutional Mismatch Repair Deficiency. ACG Case Reports Journal, 4, e34.
- Martin L, Seton G, Aldred B, Hopkins P, Chan J, Heilbrun ME, Mone M, Scaife C, Peche W (2016 Dec). When body mass index fails to measure up: perinephric and periumbilical fat as predictors of operative risk. Am J Surg, 212(6), 1039-1046.
- Russell KW, Robinson RE, Mone MC, Scaife CL (2016 Dec). Enterovaginal or Vesicovaginal Fistula Control Using a Silicone Cup. Obstet Gynecol, 128(6), 1365-1368.
- Russell KW, OHolleran BP, Bowen ME, Mone MC, Scaife CL (2015 Dec). The Barcelona Technique for Ileostomy Reversal. J Gastrointest Surg, 19(12), 2269-72.
- Martin LA, Gross ME, Mone MC, Whiting CK, Hansen HJ, Mecham EM, Peche W, Scaife CL (2015 Dec). Routine endoscopic surveillance for local recurrence of rectal cancer is futile. Am J Surg, 210(6), 996-1001; discussion 1001-2.
- Hubbard D, Enda M, Bond T, Moghaddam SP, Conarton J, Scaife C, Volckmann E, Ghandehari H (2015 Nov 2). Transepithelial Transport of PAMAM Dendrimers Across Isolated Human Intestinal Tissue. Mol Pharm, 12(11), 4099-107.
- Katz M, Russell K, Cardinale D, White T, Reddish P, Scaife C (2015 Nov). Surgeons help with recovery after earthquake in Nepal. Bull Am Coll Surg, 100(11), 24-8.
- Swords DS, Mone MC, Zhang C, Presson AP, Mulvihill SJ, Scaife CL (2015 Oct). Initial Misdiagnosis of Proximal Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma Is Associated with Delay in Diagnosis and Advanced Stage at Presentation. J Gastrointest Surg, 19(10), 1813-21.
- Scaife CL, Hewitt K, Sheng X, Russell KW, Mone MC (2015 Sep). Should we operate for an intra-abdominal emergency in the setting of disseminated cancer? Surgery, 158(3), 636-45.
- Gupta R, Shea J, Scafe C, Shurlygina A, Rapoport N (2015 Aug 28). Polymeric micelles and nanoemulsions as drug carriers: Therapeutic efficacy, toxicity, and drug resistance. J Control Release, 212, 70-7.
- Kamal S, Firpo MA, Scaife CL, Adler DG, Boucher KM, Mulvihill SJ (). Abstract B23: Plasma basigin as an early detection biomarker for pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Cancer Res.
- Shen Y, Zificsak CA, Shea JE, Lao X, Bollt O, Li X, Lisko JG, Theroff JP, Scaife CL, Ator MA, Ruggeri BA, Dorsey BD, Kuwada SK (2015 Feb 12). Design, synthesis, and biological evaluation of sulfonyl acrylonitriles as novel inhibitors of cancer metastasis and spread. J Med Chem, 58(3), 1140-58.
- Bowen ME, Mone MC, Nelson EW, Scaife CL (2014 Dec). Image-guided placement of long-term central venous catheters reduces complications and cost. Am J Surg, 208(6), 937-41; discussion 941.
- Chen Y, Youn P, Pysher TJ, Scaife CL, Furgeson DY (2014 Dec). Tumour eradication using synchronous thermal ablation and Hsp90 chemotherapy with protein engineered triblock biopolymer-geldanamycin conjugates. Int J Hyperthermia, 30(8), 550-64.
- Russell KW, Scaife CL, Weber DC, Windsor JS, Wheeler AR, Smith WR, Wedmore I, McIntosh SE, Lieberman JR (2014 Dec). Wilderness Medical Society practice guidelines for the treatment of acute pain in remote environments: 2014 update. Wilderness Environ Med, 25(4 Suppl), S96-104.
- Martin P, Noonan S, Mullen MP, Scaife C, Tosetto M, Nolan B, Wynne K, Hyland J, Sheahan K, Elia G, ODonoghue D, Fennelly D, OSullivan J (2014 Nov 27). Predicting response to vascular endothelial growth factor inhibitor and chemotherapy in metastatic colorectal cancer. BMC Cancer, 14, 887.
- Benson AB 3rd, DAngelica MI, Abrams TA, Are C, Bloomston PM, Chang DT, Clary BM, Covey AM, Ensminger WD, Iyer R, Kelley RK, Linehan D, Malafa MP, Meranze SG, Park JO, Pawlik T, Posey JA, Scaife C, Schefter T, Sigurdson ER, Tian GG, Vauthey JN, Venook AP, Yen Y, Zhu AX, Hoffmann KG, McMillian NR, Sundar H (2014 Aug). Hepatobiliary cancers, version 2.2014. J Natl Compr Canc Netw, 12(8), 1152-82.
- Kendrick ZW, Firpo MA, Repko RC, Scaife CL, Adler DG, Boucher KM, Mulvihill SJ (2014 Jul). Serum IGFBP2 and MSLN as diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers for pancreatic cancer. HPB (Oxford), 16(7), 670-6.
- Jackson KL, Glasgow RE, Mone MC, Sheng X, Mulvihill SJ, Scaife CL (2014 Jun). Does travel distance influence length of stay in elective pancreatic surgery? HPB (Oxford), 16(6), 543-9.
- Shea JE, Hewitt KC, Scaife CL (). Abstract A77: Altering fibroblast integrin-associated protein expression concomitantly changes the growth and protein expression of pancreas cancer cells grown in co-culture. Cancer Res.
- Russell KW, Scaife CL, Weber DC, Windsor JS, Wheeler AR, Smith W, Wedmore I, McIntosh SE, Lieberman JR (2014 Mar). Wilderness Medical Society practice guidelines for the treatment of acute pain in remote environments. Wilderness Environ Med, 25(1), 41-9.
- Scaife CL, Hewitt KC, Mone MC, Hansen HJ, Nelson ET, Mulvihill SJ (2014 Jan). Comparison of intraoperative versus delayed enteral feeding tube placement in patients undergoing a Whipple procedure. HPB (Oxford), 16(1), 62-9.
- Nelson ET, Gross ME, Mone MC, Hansen HJ, Nelson EW, Scaife CL (2013 Dec). A survey of American College of Surgery fellows evaluating their use of antibiotic prophylaxis in the placement of subcutaneously implanted central venous access ports. Am J Surg, 206(6), 1034-9; discussion 1039-40.
- Scaife CL, Hartz A, Pappas L, Pelletier P, He T, Glasgow RE, Mulvihill SJ (2013 Dec). Association between postoperative complications and clinical cancer outcomes. Ann Surg Oncol, 20(13), 4063-6.
- Russell KW, Mone MC, Scaife CL (2013 Oct 16). Umbilical paracentesis for acute hernia reduction in cirrhotic patients.LID - 10.1136/bcr-2013-201304 [doi]LID - bcr2013201304 [pii]. BMJ Case Rep, 2013.
- Witt BL, Kristen Hilden RN, Scaife C, Chadwick B, Layfield L, Cory Johnston W, Safaee M, Siddiqui A, Adler DG (2013 Aug). Identification of factors predictive of malignancy in patients with atypical biliary brushing results obtained via ERCP. Diagn Cytopathol, 41(8), 682-8.
- Poruk KE, Firpo MA, Scaife CL, Adler DG, Emerson LL, Boucher KM, Mulvihill SJ (2013 Mar). Serum osteopontin and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase 1 as diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers for pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Pancreas, 42(2), 193-7.
- Jackson KL, Glasgow RE, Hill BR, Mone MC, Sklow B, Scaife CL, Sheng X, Peche WJ (2013 Mar). Does travel distance influence length of stay in elective colorectal surgery? Dis Colon Rectum, 56(3), 367-73.
- Poruk KE, Gay DZ, Brown K, Mulvihill JD, Boucher KM, Scaife CL, Firpo MA, Mulvihill SJ (2013 Mar). The clinical utility of CA 19-9 in pancreatic adenocarcinoma: diagnostic and prognostic updates. Curr Mol Med, 13(3), 340-51.
- Rapoport N, Payne A, Dillon C, Shea J, Scaife C, Gupta R (2013). Focused ultrasound-mediated drug delivery to pancreatic cancer in a mouse model. J Ther Ultrasound, 1, 11.
- Chen LL, Chen X, Choi H, Sang H, Chen LC, Zhang H, Gouw L, Andtbacka RH, Chan BK, Rodesch CK, Jimenez A, Cano P, Jones KA, Oyedeji CO, Martins T, Hill HR, Schumacher J, Willmore C, Scaife CL, Ward JH, Morton K, Randall RL, Lazar AJ, Patel S, Trent JC, Frazier ML, Lin P, Jensen P, Benjamin RS (2012 Jul). Exploiting antitumor immunity to overcome relapse and improve remission duration. Cancer Immunol Immunother, 61(7), 1113-24.
- Hazard L, Jones K, Shaban A, Anker C, Scaife C, Weis J, Mulvihill S (2012 Jun). Prospective phase I study of capecitabine and oxaliplatin concurrent with radiation therapy for the treatment of locally advanced pancreatic adenocarcinoma, and retrospective comparison to concurrent 5-fluorouracil/radiation and gemcitabine/radiation. J Gastrointest Cancer, 43(2), 258-66.
- Pearson EG, Scaife CL, Mulvihill SJ, Glasgow RE (2012 Jan). Roux-en-Y drainage of a pancreatic fistula for disconnected pancreatic duct syndrome after acute necrotizing pancreatitis. HPB (Oxford), 14(1), 26-31.
- Gross ME, Nelson ET, Mone MC, Hansen HJ, Sklow B, Glasgow RE, Scaife CL (2011 Dec). A comparison of postoperative outcomes utilizing a continuous preperitoneal infusion versus epidural for midline laparotomy. Am J Surg, 202(6), 765-9; discussion 770.
- Rapoport N, Nam KH, Gupta R, Gao Z, Mohan P, Payne A, Todd N, Liu X, Kim T, Shea J, Scaife C, Parker DL, Jeong EK, Kennedy AM (2011 Jul 15). Ultrasound-mediated tumor imaging and nanotherapy using drug loaded, block copolymer stabilized perfluorocarbon nanoemulsions. J Control Release, 153(1), 4-15.
- Kennedy SA, Scaife C, Dunn MJ, Wood AE, Watson RW (2011 Jun). Benefits of heat treatment to the protease packed neutrophil for proteome analysis: halting protein degradation. Proteomics, 11(12), 2560-4.
- Shea JE, Nam KH, Rapoport N, Scaife CL (2011 Mar). Genexol inhibits primary tumour growth and metastases in gemcitabine-resistant pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. HPB (Oxford), 13(3), 153-7.
- Kopinke D, Brailsford M, Shea JE, Leavitt R, Scaife CL, Murtaugh LC (2011 Feb). Lineage tracing reveals the dynamic contribution of Hes1+ cells to the developing and adult pancreas. Development, 138(3), 431-41.
- Scaife CL, Gross ME, Mone MC, Hansen HJ, Litz CL, Nelson ET, Anderson CJ, Wagner G, Gawlick U, Nelson EW (2010 Dec). Antibiotic prophylaxis in the placement of totally implanted central venous access ports. Am J Surg, 200(6), 719-22; disussion 722-3.
- Poruk KE, Firpo MA, Huerter LM, Scaife CL, Emerson LL, Boucher KM, Jones KA, Mulvihill SJ (2010 Oct). Serum platelet factor 4 is an independent predictor of survival and venous thromboembolism in patients with pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev, 19(10), 2605-10.
- Scaife CL, Shea J, Emerson L, Boucher K, Firpo MA, Beckerle MC, Mulvihill SJ (2010 Jun). Prognostic significance of PINCH signalling in human pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. HPB (Oxford), 12(5), 352-8.
- Deer EL, Gonzalez-Hernandez J, Coursen JD, Shea JE, Ngatia J, Scaife CL, Firpo MA, Mulvihill SJ (2010 May). Phenotype and genotype of pancreatic cancer cell lines. Pancreas, 39(4), 425-35.
- Rapoport N, Kennedy AM, Shea JE, Scaife CL, Nam KH (2010 Feb 1). Ultrasonic nanotherapy of pancreatic cancer: lessons from ultrasound imaging. Mol Pharm, 7(1), 22-31.
- Rapoport NY, Kennedy AM, Shea JE, Scaife CL, Nam KH (2009 Sep 15). Controlled and targeted tumor chemotherapy by ultrasound-activated nanoemulsions/microbubbles. J Control Release, 138(3), 268-76.
- Firpo MA, Gay DZ, Granger SR, Scaife CL, DiSario JA, Boucher KM, Mulvihill SJ (2009 Apr). Improved diagnosis of pancreatic adenocarcinoma using haptoglobin and serum amyloid A in a panel screen. World J Surg, 33(4), 716-22.
- Shea JE, Nam K, Rapoport N, Scaife CL (2009). Genexol Inhibits Primary Tumor Growth and Metastasis in Gemcitabine Resistant Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma. Clin Cancer Res.
- Torgenson MJ, Shea JE, Firpo MA, Dai Q, Mulvihill SJ, Scaife CL (2008 Sep). Natural history of pancreatic cancer recurrence following "curative" resection in athymic mice. J Surg Res, 149(1), 57-61.
- Chen LL, Holden JA, Choi H, Zhu J, Wu EF, Jones KA, Ward JH, Andtbacka RH, Randall RL, Scaife CL, Hunt KK, Prieto VG, Raymond AK, Zhang W, Trent JC, Benjamin RS, Frazier ML (2008 Jul). Evolution from heterozygous to homozygous KIT mutation in gastrointestinal stromal tumor correlates with the mechanism of mitotic nondisjunction and significant tumor progression. Mod Pathol, 21(7), 826-36.
- Scaife CL, Shea JE, Dai Q, Firpo MA, Prestwich GD, Mulvihill SJ (2008 Jun). Synthetic extracellular matrix enhances tumor growth and metastasis in an orthotopic mouse model of pancreatic adenocarcinoma. J Gastrointest Surg, 12(6), 1074-80.
- Strong M, Peche W, Scaife C (2007 Dec). Incidence of fertility counseling of women of child-bearing age before treatment for colorectal cancer. Am J Surg, 194(6), 765-7; discussion 767-8.
- Andtbacka RH, Ng CS, Scaife CL, Cormier JN, Hunt KK, Pisters PW, Pollock RE, Benjamin RS, Burgess MA, Chen LL, Trent J, Patel SR, Raymond K, Feig BW (2007 Jan). Surgical resection of gastrointestinal stromal tumors after treatment with imatinib. Ann Surg Oncol, 14(1), 14-24.
- Scaife CL, Ng CS, Ellis LM, Vauthey JN, Charnsangavej C, Curley SA (2006 Apr). Accuracy of preoperative imaging of hepatic tumors with helical computed tomography. Ann Surg Oncol, 13(4), 542-6.
- Hazard L, OConnor J, Scaife C (2006 Mar 14). Role of radiation therapy in gastric adenocarcinoma. World J Gastroenterol, 12(10), 1511-20.
- Granger SR, Glasgow RE, Battaglia J, Lee RM, Scaife C, Shrieve DC, Avrin D, Mulvihill SJ (2005 Sep-Oct). Development of a dedicated hepatopancreaticobiliary program in a university hospital system. J Gastrointest Surg, 9(7), 891-5.
- Curley SA, Marra P, Beaty K, Ellis LM, Vauthey JN, Abdalla EK, Scaife C, Raut C, Wolff R, Choi H, Loyer E, Vallone P, Fiore F, Scordino F, De Rosa V, Orlando R, Pignata S, Daniele B, Izzo F (2004 Apr). Early and late complications after radiofrequency ablation of malignant liver tumors in 608 patients. Ann Surg, 239(4), 450-8.
- Kuwada SK, Scaife CL, Kuang J, Li X, Wong RF, Florell SR, Coffey RJ Jr, Gray PD (2004 Mar 20). Effects of trastuzumab on epidermal growth factor receptor-dependent and -independent human colon cancer cells. Int J Cancer, 109(2), 291-301.
- Scaife CL, Hunt KK, Patel SR, Benjamin RS, Burgess MA, Chen LL, Trent J, Raymond AK, Cormier JN, Pisters PW, Pollock RE, Feig BW (2003 Dec). Is there a role for surgery in patients with "unresectable" cKIT+ gastrointestinal stromal tumors treated with imatinib mesylate? Am J Surg, 186(6), 665-9.
- Scaife CL, Curley SA, Izzo F, Marra P, Delrio P, Daniele B, Cremona F, Gershenwald JE, Chase JL, Lozano RD, Patt YZ, Fornage BD, Vauthey JN, Woodall ML, Gonzalez KB, Ellis LM (2003 May). Feasibility of adjuvant hepatic arterial infusion of chemotherapy after radiofrequency ablation with or without resection in patients with hepatic metastases from colorectal cancer. Ann Surg Oncol, 10(4), 348-54.
- Scaife CL, Kuang J, Wills JC, Trowbridge DB, Gray P, Manning BM, Eichwald EJ, Daynes RA, Kuwada SK (2002 Dec 1). Nuclear factor kappaB inhibitors induce adhesion-dependent colon cancer apoptosis: implications for metastasis. Cancer Res, 62(23), 6870-8.
- Spaethe SM, Scaife CL, Pechous PA, VanAlstyne EL (1992 Feb 18). Effect of age on leukotriene B4 production in guinea pig whole blood. Biochem Pharmacol, 43(4), 837-43.
Review
- Acher AW, Bleicher J, Cannon A, Scaife C (2018 Dec). Advances in surgery for pancreatic cancer. [Review]. J Gastrointest Oncol, 9(6), 1037-1043.
- Swords DS, Firpo MA, Scaife CL, Mulvihill SJ (2016). Biomarkers in pancreatic adenocarcinoma: current perspectives. [Review]. Onco Targets Ther, 9, 7459-7467.
- Scaife CL, Calvo FA, Noyes RD (2003 Oct). Intraoperative radiotherapy in the multimodality approach to gastric cancer. [Review]. Surg Oncol Clin N Am, 12(4), 955-64.
- Scaife CL, Rodriguez-Bigas MA (2003 Aug). Lynch syndrome: implications for the surgeon. [Review]. Clin Colorectal Cancer, 3(2), 92-8.
- Scaife CL, Pisters PW (2003 Apr). Combined-modality treatment of localized soft tissue sarcomas of the extremities. [Review]. Surg Oncol Clin N Am, 12(2), 355-68.
- Scaife CL, Curley SA (2003 Jan). Complication, local recurrence, and survival rates after radiofrequency ablation for hepatic malignancies. [Review]. Surg Oncol Clin N Am, 12(1), 243-55.
Book Chapter
- Scaife CL, Mulvihill SJ (). Open Surgical Approach to Islet Cell Tumors of the Pancreas. In Ashbun H and Fuchshuber P (Eds.), ACS Multimedia Atlas of Surgery, Pancreas Surgery Volume (pp. 131-142). Connecticut: Cine-Med, Inc.
- Scaife CL (2007). Liver. In Norton, Bollinger, Chang, Lowry, Mulvihill, Pass, Thompson (Eds.), SURGERY Basic Science and Clinical Evidence (Second). New York: Springer-Verlag.
- Scaife CL (2007). Small Bowel Adenocarcinoma Distal to Ligament of Treitz. In Pollack, Curley, Ross, Perrier (Eds.), Advanced Therapy in Surgical Oncology (1st). B.C. Decker, Inc.
- Scaife CL, Babiera G (2003-01-01). The approach to the high-risk patient with breast cancer. In Toy EC, Liu TH (Eds.), Case Files in General Surgery. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill and Lange Medical Books.
Case Report
- Chan M, Scaife C, Thaker HM, Adler DG (2009 Sep 4). Adenocarcinoma of the pancreas undetected by multidetector CT, endoscopic ultrasound, or intraoperative ultrasound. JOP, 10(5), 554-6.
- Walsh C, Scaife C, Hopf H (2009 Feb). Prevention and management of surgical site infections in morbidly obese women. Obstet Gynecol, 113(2 Pt 1), 411-5.
- Scaife CL, Saffle JR, Morris SE (1999 Nov). Intestinal obstruction secondary to enteral feedings in burn trauma patients. J Trauma, 47(5), 859-63.
Letter
- Scaife CL, Mone MC (2016 Jun). Reply: Should we operate for an intra-abdominal emergency in the setting of disseminated cancer? [Letter to the editor]. Surgery, 159(6), 1693-1695.
- Scaife CL, Hewitt K, Sheng X, Russell KW, Mone MC (2016 Mar). Reply: Should we operate for an intraabdominal emergency in the setting of disseminated cancer? [Letter to the editor]. Surgery, 159(3), 981-3.
Abstract
- Swords DS, Firpo MA, Johnson KM, Boucher KM, Scaife CL, Mulvihill SJ (). Paradoxical Relationship Between Stage and Survival in Intermediate Stage Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma [Abstract]. 11th Annual Academic Surgical Congress (Feb 2016).
- Swords DS, Zhang C, Presson AP, Firpo MA, Mulvihill SJ, Scaife CL (). Impact of Time to Surgery in Patients with Clinical Stage I-II Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma [oral presentation also given at the 12th Annual Academic Surgical Congress, February 2017] [Abstract]. Academic Surgical Congress Abstracts.
- Scaife CL, Mone MC, Bowen ME, Swords DS, Zhang C, Presson A, Nelson EW (). Perioperative antibiotics should be used for operative placement of implanted central venous ports [oral presentation also given at the 12th Annual Academic Surgical Congress, February 2017] [Abstract]. Academic Surgical Congress Abstracts.
- Swords DS, Scaife CL (). A nomogram to predict pathologic lymph node positivity in clinical stage I-II pancreatic adenocarcinoma [Abstract]. 2017 Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium.
- Beal HL, Shea JE, Firpo MA, Mulvihill SJ, Scaife CL (). Poor PDA Patient Prognosis Predicts Xenograft Tumor Engraftment Likelihood [Abstract]. 10th Annual Academic Surgical Congress.
- Beal H, Shea JE, Witt B, Adler DA, Mulvihill SJ, Downs-Kelly E, Firpo MA, Scaife CL (). Accuracy of diagnosing pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma by EUS-FNA at a single institution [Abstract]. J Clin Oncol, 33(supp 3).
- Gross ME, Mone MC, Whiting CK, Mecham EM, Hansen HJ, Peche W, Scaife CL (). Surveillance for Local Recurrence of Rectal Cancer is Futile [Abstract]. Annals of Surgical Oncology, 21(supplement 1), 78.
- Smith ML, Granger JH, Shea JE, Granger MC, Scaife CL, Porter MD (). Development of an inexpensive, portable, easy-to-use lateral flow platform for screening underserved patient populations for heart disease using a single “pin prick” blood sample [Abstract]. 9th AnnualUtah Biomedical Engineering Conference.
- Hewitt KC, Scaife C, Shea J (). PINCH Expression in Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors [Abstract]. 47th Annual Pancreas Club.
- Hewitt KC, Mone MC, Mulvihill SJ, Scaife CL (). Elevated Hemoglobin A1C in the Diagnosis of Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma and the Relationship to Postoperative Morbidity and Diabetes [Abstract].
- Hewitt KC, Shea JE, Johnston WC, Scaife CL (). FAK Expression In Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors [Abstract]. 8th Academic Surgical Congress Annual Meeting.
- Hewitt KC, Scaife CL (). Effect of venous involvement on survival in locally advanced pancreatic cancer [Abstract].
- Wrona R, Mulvihill S, Larsen D, Glasgow R, Scaife C (). Middle Segment Pancreatectomy: Gold or Dross? [Abstract]. 83rd Annual Pacific Coast Surgical Association Meeting.
- Poruk K, Firpo M, White B, Scaife C, Mulvihill S (). Risk Factors and Post Operative Complications Associated With Deep Venous Thrombosis in General Surgery Patients [Abstract]. 83rd Annual Pacific Coast Surgical Association Meeting.
- Wilkinson BG, Shea JE, Scaife CL (). Axl And PAxl Levels Increase In Pancreatic Cancer And Pancreatic Cancer Associated Fibroblasts Grown In Co-Culture [Abstract]. 7th Annual Academic Surgical Congress.
- Poruk KE, Scaife CL, Emerson LL, Boucher KM, Firpo MA, Mulvihill SJ (). Serum Platelet Factor 4 Is an Independent Predictor of Survival in Patients with Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma [Abstract]. 7th Annual Academic Surgical Congress.
- Shea JE, Payne AH, Todd N, Parker DL, Rapoport NY, Scaife CL (). Initial Experience With A Small Animal System For MRI Guided Focused Ultrasound Targeted Drug Delivery [Abstract]. 45th Annual Pancreas Club Meeting.
- Shea JE, Kuwada SK, Scaife CL (). Reduction in Tumor Recurrence following Treatment with ann NFkappaB Inhibitor in a mouse Resection Model of Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma [Abstract]. HPB, 13(Suppl 1), 63.
- Firpo MA, Shea JE, Brown K, Emerson LE, Boucher KM, Scaife CL, Mulvihill SJ (). Serum MMP-7 is an Independent Predictor of Survival in Patients with Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma [Abstract]. HPB, 13(Suppl 1), 21.
- Scaife C, Boucher K, Christensen J, Glasgow R, Mulvihill SJ (). Positive Surgical Margins Following a Whipple Resection for Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma Adversely Affect Patient Survival [Abstract]. HPB, 12, P-264:237.
- Shea JE, Mulvihill SJ, Scaife CL (). Pancreatic Cancer Cells Stimulate Stromal Cells to Produce PINCH [Abstract]. Poster of Distinction, Gastroenterology.
- Shea J, Scaife C (May 2009). Metastatic Tumors Express Greater Levels of PINCH [Abstract]. Pancreas Club 43rd Annual Meeting Proceedings.
- Straub C, Kastenmeier A, Livers G, Mulvihill S, Scaife C (5/31/2009). Delay in Diagnosis of Pancreas Cancer [Abstract]. Pancreas Club 43rd Annual Meeting Proceedings.
- Carlston C, Gawlick U, Scaife C (3/22/2009). A Case Report of a Primary Hepatic Neuroendocrine Tumor [Abstract]. The Southwestern Surgical congress 61st annual Meeting Program.
- Gawlick U, Burdette A, Mulvihill S, Scaife C (3/13/2009). Mangement of Pseudoaneurysms in Pancreatic Surgery [Abstract]. Proceedings 2009 Annual Meeting of the AHPBA.
- Torgenson M, Scaife C (3/30/2008). Alloderm Use in the Cancer Patient [Abstract]. The Southwestern Surgical Congress 60th Annual Meeting Program.
- Randall RL, Lessnick SL, Kerber R, Coffin CM, Scaife C, Andtbacka R, Cannon Albright LA (03/07/2008). A Heritable Contribution of Malignant Fibrous Sarcomas [Abstract]. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting.
- Randall RL, Lessnick SL, Kerber R, Coffin CM, Scaife C, Andtbacka R, Cannon-Albright LA (11/01/2007). A Heritable Contribution of Malignant Fibrous Sarcomas [Abstract]. Connective Tissue Oncology Society, 13th Annual Meeting.
- Randall RL, Lessnick Sl, Kerber R, Coffin CM, Scaife C, Andtbacka R, Cannon-Albright LA (09/14/2007). A Heritable Contribution to Malignant Fibrous Sarcomas [Abstract]. 14th International Symposion on Limb Salvage.
- Randall RL, Lessnick SL, Kerber R, Coffin CM, Scaife CL, Andtbacka R, Cannon LA (). A Heritable Contribution of Malignant Fibrous Sarcomas [Abstract]. Musculoskeletal Tumor Society Annual Meeting Proceedings.
- Larsen DA, Scaife CL, Glasgow RA, Mulvihill SJ (3/01/2007). Middle Segment Pancreatectomy: A Case Series [Abstract]. Southwestern Surgical Congress Proceedings.
- Dai, Q, Firpo, MA, Coursen, JD, Scaife, CL, Mulvihill, SJ (March 2006). Resistance of pancreatic cancer to chemotherapy in vitro is related to tumor-stromal interaction [Abstract]. American Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association Annual Meeting.
- Firpo, MA, Granger, SR, Omer, EN, Disario, JA, Scaife, CL, Mulvihill, SJ (March 2006). Diagnostic Potential of Acute Phase Protiens in Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma [Abstract]. American Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association Annual Meeting.
- Firpo MA, Granger SR, Dai Q, Boucher KM, Scaife CL, Bauer AR, Mulvihill SJ (May 2005). Haptoglobin Is Elevated in Serum and Tumor from Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma Patients [Abstract].
- Daily MF, Glasgow RE, Hatch KF, Scaife CL, Mulvihill SJ (). Laparoscopic resection of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors [Abstract]. HPB, 6(1), 34-5.
- Marosky JE, Glasgow RE, Hatch KF, Scaife CL, Mulvihill SJ (). The utility of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) in predicting pathologic diagnosis, nodal status, and margin status in resected peripancreatic neoplasms [Abstract]. HPB, 6(1), 11.
- Harmsten GE, Scaife CL, Buys S, Glenn M, Hart M, Burt RW (2000-01-01). Colonoscopy Screening in Individuals with BRCA1 Gene Mutations [Abstract]. ACG Annual Scientific Meeting.
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- Fields, RG, Klingensmith, ME (). "Ascites-Chylous" multimedia module for The American Board of Surgery SCORE Curriculum [Web].