A5072388658- Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries
- Hernia repair and management
- Esophageal and GI Pathology
- Cardiac tumors and thrombi
- Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes
- Surgical Simulation and Training
- Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes
- Intraperitoneal and Appendiceal Malignancies
- Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment
- Urological Disorders and Treatments
- Vascular Tumors and Angiosarcomas
- Diverticular Disease and Complications
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
- Global Health and Surgery
The Alfred Hospital
2023
Alfred Health
2021-2022
Monash University
2018-2021
Background Rural and regional Australia presents a unique challenge in the delivery of surgical services by virtue its geographical vastness low population density. While up to 33% Australians live rural or areas, only 14.8% surgeons work area. Data regarding caseload distribution general working setting remain scarce. In order better examine training needs surgeons, this study aims Australia. Methods A retrospective review procedures carried out at Albury Base Hospital between September...
Abstract Background The diagnosis of acute appendicitis (AA) remains a clinical one, with selective use adjunct imaging. Patients equivocal presentation often undergo diagnostic laparoscopy. To help reduce negative appendicectomy rates in women, we aimed to develop simple scoring system based on the Alvarado score (AS) and ultrasound scan (US), as aid for AA females. Methods All patients who underwent at Alfred Hospital Melbourne between 1 July 2012 30 June 2017 were included this...
Significant controversy exists regarding the indications and outcomes after laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) conversions to sleeve gastrectomy (LSG).To comprehensively determine long-term of as a revisional procedure LAGB across range measures predictors outcomes.Six hundred revision LSG (RLSG) 1200 controls (primary (PLSG)) were included. Patient demographics, complications, follow-up, patient-completed questionnaires collected.RLSG vs controls; females 87% 78.8%, age 45 ±...
Obturator hernias (OH) are rare, accounting for less than 0.05% of all hernias. The aetiology is usually attributed to chronically raised intra-abdominal pressure or cachexia with poor muscle mass. This case report describes a traumatic obturator hernia, an exceptionally rare already surgical condition. There no previous reports hernia in the current literature. upon presentation, operative findings and management 48 year old male abdominal pelvic trauma following motor bike collision....
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