Trends in publication of general surgical research in New Zealand, 1996-2015.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The technical proficiency of a surgeon is intricately linked to training and experience. Reduction in working hours, decreased operating time and ethical imperatives to protect patients have all resulted in a decrease in hands-on experience. The introduction of laparoscopic procedures has also decreased trai...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Chai DQ,Naunton-Morgan R,Hamdorf J

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although current progress in surgical instruments is oriented towards stapler devices, minimally invasive instrumentation and advanced cautery tools, it definitely seems intriguing to determine what instruments were used in antiquity and to appraise their use. Most adequate information can be retrieved from ...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Papadakis M,de Bree E,Trompoukis C,Manios A

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Abdominal actinomycosis (AA) is a rare infection. The aim of this study was to summarize the evidence available on AA. METHODS:A systematic review was conducted. Data sources included Trip Database, BIREME, SciELO, Cochrane Library, WoS, MEDLINE, EMBASE, SCOPUS, IBECS and LILACS. Eligibility criteria includ...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Manterola C,Grande L,Riffo-Campos ÁL,Salgado C,Otzen T

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We report outcomes on 324 consecutive cases of hand-assisted laparoscopic surgery (HALS) in colorectal patients over 13 years performed by a single surgeon. METHODS:A prospectively maintained database was used to identify all patients undergoing HALS colorectal procedures for benign or malignant indications...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Siddiqui J,Young CJ

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clinically, solitary thyroid nodules are common, being present in up to 50% of the elderly population. The majority are benign with thyroid cancer representing an uncommon clinical problem. Investigation should include careful history and examination and thyroid function tests. Toxic or autonomous nodules are rarely m...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Delbridge L

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gallstone disease is a worldwide problem causing morbidity, mortality and a drain on health-care resources. This prospective study aimed to investigate the spectrum of gallstone types in New Zealand and relate these to known risk factors. METHODS:Gallstone samples were collected from 107 patients undergoing...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Stringer MD,Fraser S,Gordon KC,Sharples K,Windsor JA

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Many attempts have been made to determine ways of decreasing the negative laparotomy rate after a clinical diagnosis of acute appendicitis. The aim of the present study was to determine the effectiveness of serum interleukin-6 (IL-6) concentration in the diagnosis of appendicitis, and in the prevention of no...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Gürleyik G,Gürleyik E,Cetinkaya F,Unalmiser S

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:For patients presenting with symptomatic internal carotid artery stenosis, carotid endarterectomy (CEA) surgery is recommended to be performed generally within a 48-hr to 14-day window. This study aimed to assess timeliness of delivery, and outcomes, of CEA surgery in a tertiary vascular centre. METHOD:Pati...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Lim ETA,Laws PE,Beresford TP,Khanafer AMA,Roake JA

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Few studies have investigated the risk factors associated with developing intestinal stoma complications using appropriate multivariable methods. We aimed to determine the prevalence of, and risk factors for, stomal complications. METHODS:A retrospective, case-control methodology was used to investigate 12 ...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Harilingam M,Sebastian J,Twum-Barima C,Boshnaq M,Mangam S,Khushal A,Marzouk D,Tsavellas G

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Surgical clerkships facilitate development of knowledge and competency, but their structure and content vary. Establishment of new medical schools and raising student numbers are new challenges to the provision of standardized surgical teaching across Australasian medical schools. A survey was conducted to i...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Yu TC,Wheeler BR,Hill AG

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a rare locally advanced soft-tissue tumour that is often misdiagnosed at presentation, resulting in inadequate initial resection, requiring multiple resections and reconstructive procedures. We reviewed our experience and treatment outcomes with this tumour and propo...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Tan YG,Chia CS,Loh WL,Teo MC

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The presence of lateral lymph node (LLN) metastasis was associated with higher local recurrence risk in patients with lower rectal cancer. The role of LLN dissection has not been fully determined despite prolonged debate that last for few decades. The practical difference between Japan and the West was the main culpri...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Fung DTL,Lee PJM

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Trapidil has various properties including vasodilatation, inhibition of lipid peroxidation and platelet aggregation as well as, and reduction of, the inflammatory response to injury. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of trapidil on dexamethasone-impaired colonic anastomotic healing ...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Colak T,Nayci A,Polat G,Polat A,Comelekoglu U,Kanik A,Turkmenoglu O,Aydin S

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In his position as curator of the Cowlishaw collection of historical medical books in the Library of the College, Kenneth Russell prepared the definitive catalogue of the collection. This catalogue is comprehensive and for almost all entries there is an annotation that demonstrates his meticulous attention to detail a...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Thurston A

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Splenectomy is a surgical procedure indicated in a variety of medical conditions including trauma. Post-operatively, there is a lifelong risk of developing overwhelming sepsis from encapsulated bacteria, most commonly due to Streptococcus pneumoniae. Splenic autotransplantation has been proposed as a method ...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Surendran A,Smith M,Houli N,Usatoff V,Spelman D,Choi J

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Royal Colleges of Surgeons and Surgical Specialty Associations in the UK have introduced competence-based syllabi and curricula for surgical training. The syllabi of the Intercollegiate Surgical Curriculum Programme (ISCP) and Orthopaedic Curriculum and Assessment Programme (OCAP) define the core competencies, tha...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Beard J,Rowley D,Bussey M,Pitts D

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Morgagni herniae are rare congenital diaphragmatic hernia, which normally present late in adult life with minimal symptoms. They are always associated with a peritoneal hernial sac, and often contain transverse colon or stomach. We present an unusual case of a Morgagni hernia containing caecum in an 81-year-old woman,...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Court FG,Wemyss-Holden SA,Fitridge R,Maddern GJ

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to clarify the post-operative prognosis of pancreatic head cancer with pathologic portal vein (PV) or superior mesenteric vein (SMV) invasion. METHODS:From May 1995 to December 2009, preoperative, intra-operative and post-operative data from 276 patients who underwent pancreati...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Jeong J,Choi DW,Choi SH,Heo JS,Jang KT

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The great auricular nerve (GAN) is frequently sacrificed during parotidectomy and causes sensory disturbance of the auricle. Our study is to investigate whether GAN preservation can improve the sensory recovery. METHODS:Patients undergoing superficial or total conservative parotidectomy for benign tumours w...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Suen DT,Chow TL,Lam CY,Wong ES,Lam SH

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Implant-based breast reconstruction is becoming increasingly popular because of the widespread adoption of acellular dermal matrix (ADM), which allows surgeons to obtain good aesthetic results with fewer operations. To develop more conservative surgical techniques, a retrospective, three-centre, proof-of-con...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Berna G,Cawthorn SJ,Papaccio G,Balestrieri N

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study investigates case cancellations on the intended day of surgery (DOS) at a paediatric hospital in Melbourne, Australia. The hospital in Melbourne treats over 32 000 inpatients annually and handles both elective and emergency cases. METHODS:The data for this paper were collected over a period of 12...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Haana V,Sethuraman K,Stephens L,Rosen H,Meara JG

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The CLEAR (critical literature evaluation and research) module was developed to meet an identified need in both trainees and Fellows for the basic tools to allow them to plan research projects and evaluate research papers. This paper describes briefly the way in which the module was developed and presents results of p...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Toouli J,Stanton P

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Quad bikes are a prominent cause of morbidity and mortality in Australia in both agriculture and recreation. This study describes the clinical and epidemiological characteristics of quad bike injuries at the Royal Darwin Hospital (RDH). METHODS:A retrospective review of the RDH Trauma Registry for all quad ...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Liddle SE,McDermott KM,Ward LM,Lim HH,Read DJ

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ambiguity remains about the effectiveness of wearing surgical face masks. The purpose of this study was to assess the impact on surgical site infections (SSIs) when non-scrubbed operating room staff did not wear surgical face masks. METHODS:Eight hundred twenty-seven participants undergoing elective or emer...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Webster J,Croger S,Lister C,Doidge M,Terry MJ,Jones I

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Anal intra-epithelial neoplasia (AIN) is believed to be a precursor to squamous cell carcinoma of the anus. The risk of developing anal cancer in patients with AIN, although known to occur, has been thought to be relatively low. This study reviews our experience with AIN, reviewing the incidence and risk fac...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Watson AJ,Smith BB,Whitehead MR,Sykes PH,Frizelle FA

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The clinical outcomes from suspected appendicitis depend on balancing the rate of negative appendicectomy (NA) with perforated appendicitis (PA). An Acute Surgical Model (ASM) was introduced at Geelong Hospital (GH) in 2011 involving a dedicated emergency general surgery theatre list every business day giv...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Brockman SF,Scott S,Guest GD,Stupart DA,Ryan S,Watters DA

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study was a retrospective analysis of patients who underwent minor or major duct surgery for pathological nipple discharge. The results of clinical examination, mammography, ultrasonography and cytodiagnosis of the nipple discharge were studied in order to predict those patients at risk of underlying or...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Alcock C,Layer GT

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anal abscesses and fistulas are a common part of surgical practice. Most abscesses simply need to be drained and most fistulas can be safely laid open. Excessive probing should not be attempted when draining abscesses as this may lead to iatrogenic fistulas. A small percentage of fistulas are complex and very challeng...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Rickard MJ

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is anecdotal evidence that fewer brachial and femoral embolectomies are being carried out. This may be because of the greater use of anticoagulation in patients with atrial fibrillation. The aim of the present study was to assess community-wide temporal trends in embolectomy of the extremities and of w...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Ponosh S,Broadhurst R,Semmens J,Norman PE

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Re-bleeding after management of a first haemorrhage following pancreatic surgery is an ever-present danger and often presents diagnostic and management dilemmas. METHODS:All cases of post-pancreatectomy haemorrhage (PPH) following pancreatoduodenectomy were identified from a tertiary referral, clinical data...

journal_title：ANZ journal of surgery

authors： Staerkle RF,Gundara JS,Hugh TJ,Maher R,Steinfort B,Samra JS

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00