Our members have recently presented aspects of our current work at the following meetings and conferences:

2022

  1. Koh C. [Speaker] Malignant transformation of tailgut cysts is significantly higher than previously reported: systematic review of cases in the literature. Tripartite Colorectal Meeting 2022, Auckland, NZ, 21-24 February 2022
  2. Siu AHY, Carey S, Jones L, Morton R, Koh CE. Detailed cost-analysis of in-hospital patients with type III intestinal failure. A single centre study with global implication. [Oral presentation] Tripartite Colorectal Meeting 2022, Auckland, NZ 21-24 February 2022
  3. Siu AHY, Koh C, Carey S, Holyland M, Steffens D, Ansari N. Is the measurement of sarcopenia associated with the extent of gastrointestinal oncological disease? [Poster Presentation] Tripartite Colorectal Meeting 2022, Auckland, NZ 21-24 February 2022
  4. Makker PGS, Koh CE, Solomon MJ, Ratcliffe J, Steffens D.  Functional outcomes of cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy – a prospective cohort study. [Oral presentation] Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) Annual Scientific Congress 2022, 4 May 2022

2021

  1. Fox O, Benicio K, Steffens D, Solomon M, Young J, Byrne C, Young C, Koh C, Lee P, Austin K, Stalley P, Hong J. Quality of life following Pelvic Exenteration Surgery [Oral] 2021 Sydney Vital ECR Virtual Research Symposium, 22 March 2021
  2. Bartyn J, Steffens, D, Ismail, H, Denehy L, Beckenkamp P, Solomon, M, Koh, C, Phillinger, N. Assessing the association between preoperative cardiopulmonary exercise test and postoperative outcomes for patients undergoing cancer surgery. [Oral] Sydney Vital Early Career Researcher Symposium, 22 March 2021.
  3. Karunaratne S, Horsley M, Trevena L, Harris I, Solomon M. Evaluating patient goals of total knee replacement: Formulating a patient-reported hierarchy of goals and congruence with perspectives of health professionals. World Physiotherapy Congress 2021. Online, 9-11 April 2021.
  4. Koh C.  Updates on colorectal cancer.  CPD Education Session of the Australian Chinese Medical Practitioners Society (ACMPS).  [Guest speaker] 22 of April 2021
  5. Karunaratne S, Horsley M, Trevena L, Harris I, Solomon M. Identifying the hierarchy of objectives for patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty: Can health professionals identify their patients’ goals? Australian Rheumatology Association 61st Annual Scientific Meeting. Online, 21-23 May 2021
  6. Karunaratne S, Horsley M, Trevena L, Solomon M, Harris I. Evaluating tools for appropriateness in knee arthroplasty: An Australian perspective. Australian Rheumatology Association 61st Annual Scientific Meeting. Online, 21-23 May 2021
  7. Koh C. What outcomes matter most for patients undergoing cancer surgery. RACS. 21 May 2021
  8. Johnstone C, Britton G, Koh C, Solomon M, McLachlan A.  Pain related outcomes following a change in analgesia practice for patients undergoing pelvic exenteration surgery. [Poster] ANZCA (Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists) ASM 27/4 – 8/5/2021
  9. Johnstone C, Roberts D, Steffens D, Solomon M, McLachlan A.  Pelvic Exenteration Surgery: are we missing the pain? A systematic review of pain and its management following pelvic exenteration surgery. [Poster] ANZCA ASM 27/4 – 8/5/2021
  10. Chen ZLC, Aitchison LP, Toms C, Sandroussi C, Yeo DA, Steffens D.  To Stitch or Not to Stitch: A Meta-Analysis on the Closure of Laparoscopic Port Sites. [Poster] RACS 89th Annual Scientific Congress, Melbourne, 10-14 May 2021
  11. Fox O, Benicio K, Solomon M, Young Y, Koh D, Lee P, Austin K, Hatcher S, Steffens D. Would the distance between place of residence and treating hospital affect surgical outcomes and survival in patients undergoing major pelvic cancer surgery? [Oral] RACS 89th Annual Scientific Congress, Melbourne, 10-14 May 2021
  12. Makker PGS. Short-term functional outcomes following pelvic exenteration surgery: a prospective cohort study. RACS 89th Annual Scientific Congress, Melbourne, 10-14 May 2021
  13. McBride K. Cost-analysis of cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy in patients with peritoneal malignancy: An Australian perspective with global application. [Oral] RACS 89th Annual Scientific Congress, Melbourne, 10-14 May 2021
  14. McBride K. Surgical experience for patients with serious mental illness: a qualitative study. [Oral] RACS 89th Annual Scientific Congress, Melbourne, 10-14 May 2021
  15. McBride K. Suitability of psychological screening tools for patients having routine surgery: A review of the literature. [Poster] RACS 89th Annual Scientific Congress, Melbourne, 10-14 May 2021
  16. Yeqian H, Wang Y, Steffens D, Young, JM, Solomon MJ, Koh CE. Grading complications in pelvic exenteration. Limitations of current classification system. [Poster] RACS 89th Annual Scientific Congress, Melbourne, 10-14 May 2021
  17. Yeqian H, Steffens D, Koh CE, Young JM, Solomon MJ. Differences in Perioperative Outcomes and Quality of Life outcomes in Pelvic Exenteration Between Locally Advanced versus Locally Recurrent Rectal Cancer. [Poster] RACS 89th Annual Scientific Congress, Melbourne, 10-14 May 2021
  18. Solomon MJ. Clinical research, decisional conflict and bias in the interpretation of Randomised controlled trials. Developing a Career and Skills in Academic Surgery (DCAS) RACS 89th Annual Scientific Congress (Oral Presentation), Melbourne, 10-14 May 2021.
  19. Bartyn J, Steffens D, Ismail H, Denehy L, Beckenkamp PR, Solomon M, Koh C, Pillinger N. Preoperative cardiopulmonary exercise tests in predicting patients’ postoperative outcomes. [Oral] Sydney Catalyst Research Showcase, University of Sydney, 16 June 2021
  20. Lim CYS, Laidsaar-Powell RC, Young JM, Solomon M, Steffens D, Koh C, Ansari N, Yeo D, Blinman P, Beale P, Koczwara B, Butow P.  Quality of life in cancer survivors with advanced colorectal cancer: A qualitative study. [Winner – Best T2T3 Poster Presentation] Sydney Catalyst Research Showcase, University of Sydney, 16 June 2021
  21. Young J.  Brown B, Solomon M, Steffens D, Koh C, Beale P. Understanding clinical variation in rectal cancer care. [Oral] Sydney Catalyst Research Showcase, University of Sydney, 16 June 2021
  22. Koh C. Future of Surgery and Innovation. [Panel member & Guest Speaker] Annual Australasian Students’ Surgical Conference (ASSC), 26-27 June 2021
  23. Solomon MJ. Decisional Conflict and Bias in the Interpretation of Trial Evidence in Minimally Invasive Colorectal Cancer Surgery. Virtual APDW (Asian Pacific Digestive Week) Malaysia. 19-22 August 2021, Malaysia
  24. Solomon MJ.  HENRY WINDSOR LECTURE 2021. Decisional conflict: Bias, equipoise and the interpretation of trial results in colorectal cancer surgery. RACS ACT Annual Scientific Meeting. Advancing Operative Techniques – Improving your skills. Canberra 27 August 2021 (Virtual)
  25. Chloe L, Laidsaar-Powell R , Young J, Solomon M, Steffens D, Koh C, Ansari N, Yeo D, Blinman P, Koczwara B, Phyllis Butow P.  Psychosocial outcomes and QoL in advanced colorectal cancer survivors: A qualitative exploration.  Sydney Cancer Conference 2021; 9-10 September, University of Sydney. (Paper ID 142)
  26. Lau B, Koh C. Preoperative Assessment of Peritoneal Carcinomatosis: A Comparative Analysis of Laparoscopy and CT.  Sydney Cancer Conference 2021; 9-10 September, University of Sydney.
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  28. Lau HT, Steffens D, Koh C. Peritoneal cancer index (PCI) calculation in the assessment of peritoneal carcinomatosis: an analysis of diagnostic concordance between laparoscopy and laparotomy. (Virtual Poster) AGITG ASM 2021, 12-15 October, Melbourne
  29. Koh C. Unforgettable Cases. The Sydney University Surgical Society 13 October 2021
  30. McCarthy ASE, Coker DJ, Steffens D, Solomon MJ, Lee P.  Abdominopelvic sarcoma: a 10-year quaternary centre experience.  [Poster] Australia & New Zealand Sarcoma Association, ANZSA ASM 5 November 2021 Virtual.
  31. Koh C. Decision making with the patient for difficult pelvic surgeries. Bulkley-Barry-Cooper lecture.  Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital, UK. 25 November 2021

 

Upcoming Presentations

  1. Karunaratne S, Horsley M, Trevena L, Solomon M, Harris I. Assessing the use of appropriateness tools in knee arthroplasty: An Australian perspective. Sydney Local health District Allied Health Conference. Concord, 21 July 2022
  2. Karunaratne S, Horsley M, Trevena L, Harris I, Solomon M. Can health professionals identify the importance of their total knee arthroplasty patients’ goals?: Formulating a hierarchy of patient objectives. Sydney Local health District Allied Health Conference. Concord, 21 July 2022
  3. Lim C, Young J, Solomon MJ, Steffens D, Koh C, Ansari N, Yeo D, Blinman P, Butow P, Laidsaar-Powell R.  Quality of life and survivorship experiences of advanced colorectal cancer: A large qualitative study. International Psycho-Oncology Society (IPOS) World Congress, 29 Aug – 1 Sept, Toronto, Canada
  4. Koh C. Haemorrhoids and faecal incontinence. [Oral Presentation] Continence Foundation of Australia. Dockside, Sydney, 26 August 2022
  5. Koh C. Peritoneal Metastasis?  ). Australasian Gastro-Intestinal Trials Group (AGITG) 24th Annual Scientific Meeting, (Premier GI Cancer meeting) Melbourne, 14 – 17 November 2022.