Michael W. Hii
A5085287965- Esophageal and GI Pathology
- Esophageal Cancer Research and Treatment
- Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes
- Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Body Contouring and Surgery
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments
- Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments
- Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders
- Pediatric Hepatobiliary Diseases and Treatments
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
- Cholangiocarcinoma and Gallbladder Cancer Studies
- Diet and metabolism studies
- Immune cells in cancer
- Cardiovascular Disease and Adiposity
- Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research
- Diverticular Disease and Complications
- Cancer Genomics and Diagnostics
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Intestinal and Peritoneal Adhesions
- Radiation Dose and Imaging
- Biliary and Gastrointestinal Fistulas
St Vincent's Hospital
2016-2025
SA Health
2025
Royal Adelaide Hospital
2025
The University of Melbourne
2016-2024
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
2024
Epworth Hospital
2022
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
2020
Victorian Aboriginal Health Service
2018
University of Victoria
2016
Box Hill Hospital
2008-2014
Abstract Background Oesophageal malignancy is a disease with poor prognosis. Oesophagectomy the mainstay of curative treatment but associated substantial morbidity and mortality. Although mortality rates have improved, incidence perioperative remains high. This study assessed impact postoperative on long-term outcomes. Methods A prospective database was designed for patients undergoing oesophagectomy from 1998 to 2011. An observational cohort performed these data, assessing intraoperative...
Environmental stewardship requires timely, accurate information related to the status of a given ecosystem and species that occupy it. Recent advances in application highly sensitive real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) towards identification constituents within environmental DNA (eDNA) now allow targeted detection presence species-specific biological material localized geographic region. However, as with all molecular techniques predicated on specificity sensitivity PCR...
Textbook outcome has been proposed as a tool for the assessment of oncological surgical care. However, an international in patients undergoing oesophagectomy oesophageal cancer not reported. This study aimed to assess textbook setting.
We present a case of coronary stent infection, an exceptionally rare complication following percutaneous intervention associated with high rate morbidity and mortality. A 75-year-old woman presented non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction who underwent to saphenous vein graft uneventfully. She re-presented signs symptoms infection growth Staphylococcus aureus in blood culture. Multimodality imaging including 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography-computed tomography...
Upon graduation, newly qualified doctors are expected to manage complex and unwell patients, adapt their prior learning navigate an often-nuanced healthcare workplace environment. Surgical rotations can bring a unique set of curves challenges this already demanding transitional period. The aim study was identify the training needs medical students early-career in surgical skills, incorporating viewpoints from all stakeholder groups provide holistic insight into provision education currently,...
Purpose The Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer Registry (UGICR) was developed to monitor and improve the quality of care provided patients with upper gastrointestinal cancers in Australia. Participants It supports four cancer modules: pancreatic, oesophagogastric, biliary primary liver cancer. pancreatic (PC) module first be implemented, others being established a staged approach. Individuals are recruited registry if they aged 18 years or older, have received for their at participating...
Laparoscopic bariatric surgery relies on technically challenging intracorporeal suturing for critical parts of the operation. Barbed sutures have been developed to provide an alternative certain manoeuvres within a procedure. theoretically negate need knot tying and allow continuous application tension; however barbs can unintentionally adhere surrounding tissues. We describe case series three patients who V-Loc™ (barbed) suture related small bowel obstruction (SBO) promote awareness this...
Bariatric surgery is now a common weight loss solution for morbidly obese men where meaningful reduction and improvements in quality of life have been identified postsurgery. As the majority surgical candidates are female, there exists paucity literature relating to experience males undergoing bariatric surgery. In this study, qualitative descriptive-exploratory design was used explore body image descriptions, adaptation new lifestyle, boundaries postsurgery, any barriers seeking...
Oesophageal cancer is the seventh most prevalent malignancy globally, and sixth common cause of cancer-related death. also one costly cancers to treat. The aim this study was assess financial impact post-operative morbidity hospital readmissions following oesophagectomy for oesophageal cancer.A retrospective analysis performed on a prospectively maintained database patients with who underwent an at single centre between July 2014 June 2019 (N = 56). Readmission costs were assessed in cohort...
Objective: To explore the clinical utility of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) in esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) by developing a cost-effective and rapid technique utilising targeted amplicon sequencing. Summary background data: Emerging evidence suggests that levels ctDNA blood can be used to monitor treatment response detection disease recurrence various cancer types. Current staging modalities for EAC such as computerised tomography chest/abdomen/pelvis (CT) positron emission (PET) do not...
Greater curve plication is an emerging procedure for the treatment of morbid obesity. A median weight loss up to 61% at one year has been reported in initial reports. Thus far, operative morbidity low and there no mortality. We present a case gastric herniation after greater plication. Severe nausea vomiting occurred our patient with excessively tight Two hernias developed through suture. Surgical reduction these revision original was required. recommend that performed over bougie two rows...
Summary Preoperative cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) provides an objective assessment of aerobic fitness in patients undergoing surgery. While peak oxygen uptake during (VO2peak) and anaerobic threshold have demonstrated a moderate correlation with the development complications following esophagectomy, no clinically useful values been defined. By pooling patient level data from existing studies, we aimed to define optimal thresholds for preoperative CPET parameters predict at high...
Abstract Purpose Large hiatus hernias are relatively common and can be associated with adverse symptoms serious complications. Operative repair is indicated in this patient group for symptom management the prevention of morbidity. This study aimed to identify predictors poor outcomes following laparoscopic hernia fundoplication (LHHRaF) aid counselling potential surgical candidates. Methodology A retrospective analysis was performed from a prospectively maintained, multicentre database...
Abstract Background Telemedicine provides healthcare to patients at a distance from their treating clinician. There is lack of high‐quality evidence support the safety and acceptability telemedicine for postoperative outpatient follow‐up. This randomized controlled trial—conducted before COVID‐19 pandemic—aimed assess patient satisfaction (as determined by readmission, reoperation complication rates) telephone compared face‐to‐face follow‐up after uncomplicated general surgical procedures....