PROF Christopher Christophi
Positions
- Academic, Surgery - Austin Health
- Liver Transplantation
- Liver regeneration and Tumour stimulation (Cytokines, angiogenic factors)
- Liver tumours (liver metastases, HCC)
- Renin Angiotensin System of the Liver
- Surgical Disorders of the Biliary Tract (gallstones, biliary malignancy)
- Surgical disorders of the Pancreas (Pancreatic tumours, pancreatitis)
- Vascular Targetting of Liver Tumours
Overview
Affiliation
Member of
- American Association Liver Diseases (AALDS). Member 2008 -
- ANZ Hepato Pancreato Biliary Association. Executive 2007 -
- ANZ Transplant Society. Member 2006 -
- International Transplant Society. Member 2005 -
- RACS HPB-Upper GI Section. Executive 2003 -
- International Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Association (IHPBA). Member 1996 -
- International Society of Surgery (ISS). Member 1985 -
Publications
Selected publications
2018
Journal Articles
- Bile duct resection for eosinophilic cholangitis. ANZ Journal of Surgery. 2018
- Emergency presentations of acute biliary pain: changing patterns of management in a tertiary institute. ANZ Journal of Surgery. 88. 2018
- Renin-angiotensin inhibitors reprogram tumor immune microenvironment: A comprehensive view of the influences on anti-tumor immunity. Oncotarget. 9. 2018
- Sentinel lymph node mapping in liver resection for colorectal liver metastases. ANZ Journal of Surgery. 2018
Journal Articles Refereed
- Age 80 years and over is not associated with increased morbidity and mortality following pancreaticoduodenectomy. ANZ Journal of Surgery. 88. 2018
- Associations of fluid amount, type, and balance and acute kidney injury in patients undergoing major surgery. Anaesthesia and Intensive Care. 46. 2018
- Health economic implications of complications associated with pancreaticoduodenectomy at a University Hospital: a retrospective cohort cost study. HPB: The Official Journal of the IHPBA. 20. 2018
- Laparoscopic treatment of a patent ductus venosus and the use of indocyanine green to monitor perioperative hepatic function 2018
- Metabolic response evaluation for colorectal liver metastases and correlation to pathologic response and tumour markers. ANZ Journal of Surgery. 88. 2018
- Restrictive versus Liberal Fluid Therapy for Major Abdominal Surgery. New England Journal of Medicine. 378. 2018
- The cost of perioperative complications following pancreaticoduodenectomy: A systematic review. Pancreatology. 18. 2018
- The kallikrein-Kinin system modulates the progression of colorectal liver metastases in a mouse model. BMC Cancer. 18. 2018
Journal Articles Unrefereed Letters or Notes
- Fresh Frozen Plasma Transfusion Can Confound the Analysis of Circulating Cell-Free DNA. Clinical Chemistry: international journal of molecular diagnostics and laboratory medicine. 64. 2018
Other Refereed Contribution to Refereed Journals
- Adapting an Established Clinical Chemistry Quality Control Measure for Droplet Generation Performance in Digital PCR. Clinical Chemistry: international journal of molecular diagnostics and laboratory medicine. 64. 2018
2017
Journal Articles Refereed
- Machine-Learning Algorithms Predict Graft Failure After Liver Transplantation. Transplantation. 101. 2017
- Probe-Free Digital PCR Quantitative Methodology to Measure Donor-Specific Cell-Free DNA after Solid-Organ Transplantation. Clinical Chemistry: international journal of molecular diagnostics and laboratory medicine. 63. 2017
- Progastrin: a potential predictive marker of liver metastasis in colorectal cancer. International Journal of Colorectal Disease. 32. 2017
- Restrictive intraoperative fluid optimisation algorithm improves outcomes in patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy: A prospective multicentre randomized controlled trial. PLoS One. 12. 2017
- Restrictive versus liberal fluid therapy in major abdominal surgery (RELIEF): rationale and design for a multicentre randomised trial. BMJ Open. 7. 2017
- Salmonella typhimurium: a rare cause of mesh-related infection 2017
- The effect of a surgery-specific cardiac output-guided haemodynamic algorithm on outcomes in patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy in a high-volume centre: a retrospective comparative study. Anaesthesia and Intensive Care. 45. 2017
Journal Articles Unrefereed Letters or Notes
- Demystifying a thickened and calcified gall bladder in the era of multimodality imaging. BMJ Case Reports. 2017. 2017
- Perioperative fluid management in major hepatic resection: an integrative review 2017
- Utilizing the gall bladder as a conduit in treating biliary obstruction: a historical perspective. ANZ Journal of Surgery. 87. 2017
Other Refereed Contribution to Refereed Journals
- Acute cholangitis: current concepts. ANZ Journal of Surgery. 87. 2017
- Restrictive versus liberal fluid therapy in major abdominal surgery (RELIEF): rationale and design for a multicentre randomised trial. BMJ Open. 7. 2017
- Serum carbohydrate antigen 19-9 in pancreatic adenocarcinoma: a mini review for surgeons. ANZ Journal of Surgery. 87. 2017
2016
Journal Articles
- Anatomy of hepatic lymphatics and its implications in hepatic malignancies. ANZ Journal of Surgery. 86. 2016
Journal Articles Refereed
- A randomised controlled trial of peri-operative lidocaine infusions for open radical prostatectomy. Anaesthesia. 71. 2016
- Capture and On-chip analysis of Melanoma Cells Using Tunable Surface Shear forces. Scientific Reports. 6. 2016
- Comparison of 3 Methodologies for Genotyping of Small Deletion and Insertion Polymorphisms. Clinical Chemistry: international journal of molecular diagnostics and laboratory medicine. 62. 2016
- Regulation of colorectal cancer cell epithelial to mesenchymal transition by the renin angiotensin system. Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 31. 2016
- Vascular disruptive agent OXi4503 and anti-angiogenic agent Sunitinib combination treatment prolong survival of mice with CRC liver metastasis. BMC Cancer. 16. 2016
Journal Articles Unrefereed Letters or Notes
- Peri-operative lidocaine infusion for open radical prostatectomy - a reply. Anaesthesia. 71. 2016
2015
Journal Articles
Journal Articles Refereed
- Assessment of Liver Remnant Using ICG Clearance Intraoperatively during Vascular Exclusion: Early Experience with the ALIIVE Technique. HPB Surgery. 2015. 2015
- From minimal to maximal surgery in the treatment of hepatocarcinoma: A review 2015
- Meta-analysis of radical resection rates and margin assessment in pancreatic cancer. British Journal of Surgery. 102. 2015
- Monitoring response to therapy in melanoma by quantifying circulating tumour DNA with droplet digital PCR for BRAF and NRAS mutations. Scientific Reports. 5. 2015
- Results of pancreatic resection associated with portal vein resection in an Australian tertiary care centre. ANZ Journal of Surgery. 85. 2015
- Styrene maleic acid copolymer-pirarubicin induces tumor-selective oxidative stress and decreases tumor hypoxia as possible treatment of colorectal cancer liver metastases. Surgery. 158. 2015
- The effects of plasmalyte-148 vs. Hartmann's solution during major liver resection: a multicentre, double-blind, randomized controlled trial. Minerva Anestesiologica. 81. 2015
- The role of circulating microRNA in hepatocellular carcinoma. Frontiers in Bioscience. 20. 2015
- What determines ageing of the transplanted liver?. HPB: The Official Journal of the IHPBA. 17. 2015
Journal Articles Unrefereed Letters or Notes
2014
Journal Articles Refereed
- Association of diabetes mellitus and pancreatic adenocarcinoma: a meta-analysis of 88 studies. Annals of Surgical Oncology. 21. 2014
- Blockade of the renin-angiotensin system inhibits growth of colorectal cancer liver metastases in the regenerating liver. Clinical and Experimental Metastasis. 31. 2014
- Development of an international online learning platform for hepatopancreatobiliary surgical training: a needs assessment. HPB: The Official Journal of the IHPBA. 16. 2014
- Glaucarubinone and gemcitabine synergistically reduce pancreatic cancer growth via down-regulation of P21-activated kinases. Cancer Letters. 346. 2014
- Metabolic response to preoperative chemotherapy predicts prognosis for patients undergoing surgical resection of colorectal cancer metastatic to the liver. Annals of Surgical Oncology. 21. 2014
- Outcomes of cholecystectomy for treatment of acute cholecystitis in octogenarians. ANZ Journal of Surgery. 84. 2014
- Pressurized Pulse Irrigation with Saline Reduces Surgical-site Infections following Major Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery: Randomized Controlled Trial. World Journal of Surgery. 38. 2014
- The impact of fluid intervention on complications and length of hospital stay after pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple's procedure). BMC Anesthesiology. 14. 2014
- The prognostic significance of lymphatics in colorectal liver metastases. HPB Surgery. 2014. 2014
- Total pancreatectomy for the treatment of pancreatic neoplasms. ANZ Journal of Surgery. 84. 2014
- Tumour growth stimulation following partial hepatectomy in mice is associated with increased upregulation of c-Met. Clinical and Experimental Metastasis. 31. 2014
Journal Articles Unrefereed Letters or Notes
- Lymphatics and colorectal liver metastases: the case for sentinel node mapping. HPB: The Official Journal of the IHPBA. 16. 2014
2013
Journal Articles Refereed
- A fast track recovery program significantly reduces hospital length of stay following uncomplicated pancreaticoduodenectomy. Journal of the Pancreas. 14. 2013
- Audit of co-management and critical care outreach for high risk postoperative patients (The POST audit). Anaesthesia and Intensive Care. 41. 2013
- Biliary stenting versus surgical bypass for palliation of periampullary malignancy. Indian Journal of Gastroenterology. 32. 2013
- Bimodal role of Kupffer cells during colorectal cancer liver metastasis. Cancer Biology & Therapy. 14. 2013
- Blockade of the renin-angiotensin system improves the early stages of liver regeneration and liver function. Journal of Surgical Research. 179. 2013
- Comparison of Two Syngeneic Orthotopic Murine Models of Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma. Journal of Investigative Surgery. 26. 2013
- Long-term effects of the diabetes prevention program interventions on cardiovascular risk factors: a report from the DPP outcomes study . Diabetic Medicine. 30. 2013
- Percutaneous cholecystostomy for treatment of acute cholecystitis in the era of early laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy and Percutaneous Techniques. 23. 2013
- Physiological characterization of a mouse model of cachexia in colorectal liver metastases. American Journal of Physiology - Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology. 304. 2013
- Sex Differences and Outcomes of Management of Acute Cholecystitis. Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy and Percutaneous Techniques. 23. 2013
- The renin angiotensin system regulates kupffer cells in colorectal liver metastases. Cancer Biology & Therapy. 14. 2013
- Treatment with the vascular disruptive agent OXi4503 induces an immediate and widespread epithelial to mesenchymal transition in the surviving tumor. Cancer Medicine. 2. 2013
Journal Articles Unrefereed Letters or Notes
- Primary liver leiomyoma: a review of this unusual tumour. ANZ Journal of Surgery. 83. 2013
2012
Journal Articles Refereed
- Effect of regression from prediabetes to normal glucose regulation on long-term reduction in diabetes risk: results from the Diabetes Prevention Program Outcomes Study. Journal of Nuclear Medicine. 53. 2012
- Heat stress induces epithelial plasticity and cell migration independent of heat shock factor 1. Cell Stress and Chaperones. 17. 2012
- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy reduces the severity of ischaemia, preservation and reperfusion injury in a rat model of liver transplantation. HPB: The Official Journal of the IHPBA. 14. 2012
- Lymphatic patterns of colorectal liver metastases.. Journal of Surgical Research. 173. 2012
- Outcomes of patients with histologically proven acute acalculous cholecystitis. ANZ Journal of Surgery. 82. 2012
- P-21 activated kinase 1 knockdown inhibits β-catenin signalling and blocks colorectal cancer growth. Cancer Letters. 317. 2012
- Pancreatic cancer genomes reveal aberrations in axon guidance pathway genes. Nature. 491. 2012
- Prognostic Ability of F-18-FDG PET/CT in the Assessment of Colorectal Liver Metastases.. Journal of Nuclear Medicine. 53. 2012
- Prognostic ability of 18F-FDG PET/CT in the assessment of colorectal liver metastases. Journal of Nuclear Medicine. 53. 2012
- RON is not a prognostic marker for resectable pancreatic cancer. BMC Cancer. 12. 2012
- Reduction in delayed gastric emptying following non-pylorus preserving pancreaticoduodenectomy by addition of a braun enteroenterostomy.. Journal of the Pancreas. 13. 2012
- Spatial morphological and molecular differences within solid tumors may contribute to the failure of vascular disruptive agent treatments. BMC Cancer. 12. 2012
- Spatial morphological and molecular differences within solid tumours may contribute to the failure of vascular disruptive agent treatments. BMC Cancer. 12. 2012
- The deubiquitinase USP9X suppresses pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. Nature. 486. 2012
Journal Articles Unrefereed Letters or Notes
- Focal intrahepatic strictures: a review of diagnosis and management.. HPB: The Official Journal of the IHPBA. 14. 2012
- Primary liver leiomyoma: a review of this unusual tumour. ANZ Journal of Surgery. 83. 2012
Other Refereed Contribution to Refereed Journals
- Use of ligasureTM impactTM to facilitate dissection during liver transplantation. Immunology and Cell Biology. 90. 2012
2011
Journal Articles Refereed
- Altered efficacy of AT1R-targeted treatment after spontaneous cancer cell-AT1R upregulation. BMC Cancer. 11. 2011
- Bile leakage after hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery: A definition and grading of severity by the International Study Group of Liver Surgery. Surgery. 149. 2011
- Changes in growth factor levels after thermal ablation in a murine model of colorectal liver metastases. HPB: The Official Journal of the IHPBA. 13. 2011
- Induction of Th1Immune responses following laser ablation in a murine model of colorectal liver metastases. Journal of Translational Medicine. 9. 2011
- Outcomes of contemporary management of gangrenous and non-gangrenous acute cholecystitis. HPB: The Official Journal of the IHPBA. 13. 2011
- Post-hepatectomy haemorrhage: a definition and grading by the International Study Group of Liver Surgery (ISGLS). HPB: The Official Journal of the IHPBA. 13. 2011
- Posthepatectomy liver failure: A definition and grading by the International Study Group of Liver Surgery (ISGLS). Surgery. 149. 2011
- The Microtubule Depolymerizing Agent CYT997 Causes Extensive Ablation of Tumor Vasculature In Vivo. Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. 339. 2011
2010
Journal Articles Refereed
- Changes in the renin angiotensin system during the development of colorectal cancer liver metastases. BMC Cancer. 10. 2010
- Correction: Targeting the angiotensin II type 2 receptor (AT2R) in colorectal liver metastases. Cancer Cell International. 10. 2010
- In vitro and in vivo evaluation of tumor targeting styrene-maleic acid copolymer-pirarubicin micelles: Survival improvement and inhibition of liver metastases. Cancer Science. 101. 2010
- Perioperative fluid prescription, complications and outcomes in major elective open gastrointestinal surgery. Anaesthesia and Intensive Care. 38. 2010
- Targeting the the angiotensin II type 2 receptor (AT2R) in colorectal liver metastases. Cancer Cell International. 10. 2010
Journal Articles Unrefereed Letters or Notes
- Aneurysms of the spenic artery - A review. The Surgeon. 8. 2010
- Aneurysms of the splenic artery - a review. The Surgeon. 8. 2010
- Aneurysms of thesplenic artery–A review. The Surgeon. 8. 2010
- Liver regeneration and tumour stimulation: implications of the renin-angiotensin system. Liver International. 30. 2010
- Methodology for a study of structured co-management of high-risk postoperative patients in a teaching hospital. Critical Care and Resuscitation. 12. 2010
2009
Journal Articles Refereed
- Styrene maleic acid-pirarubicin disrupts tumor microcirculation and enhances the permeability of colorectal liver metastases. Journal of Vascular Research. 46. 2009
- The effect of hyperbaric oxygen on apoptosis and proliferation in severe acute pancreatitis. HPB: The Official Journal of the IHPBA. 11. 2009
2008
Book Chapters
- Liver Infections. Textbook of Surgery: Third Edition. 2008
- Portal Hypertension. Textbook of Surgery: Third Edition. 2008
Journal Articles Refereed
- Alterations in the vascular architecture and permeability following Oxi4503 treatment. Anti-Cancer Drugs: international journal on anti-cancer agents. 19. 2008
- Alterations in vascular architecture and permeability following OXi4503 treatment. Anti-Cancer Drugs: international journal on anti-cancer agents. 19. 2008
- Alterations in vascular architecture and permeabiltiy following OXi4503 treatment. Anti-Cancer Drugs: international journal on anti-cancer agents. 19. 2008
- Clinicians' attitudes towards management of metastatic colorectal adenocarcinoma. ANZ Journal of Surgery. 78. 2008
- Gastrin is not required for liver regeneration. ANZ Journal of Surgery. 78. 2008
- Hyperbaric oxygen improves capillary morphology in severe acute pancreatitis. Journal of the Pancreas. 36. 2008
- Liver regeneration and tumor stimulation - A review of cytokine and angiogenic factors. Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery. 12. 2008
- The renin-angiotensin system and malignancy. Carcinogenesis. 29. 2008
- Vaccination with in vitro grown whole tumor cells induces strong immune responses and retards tumor growth in a murine model of colorectal liver metastases. Vaccine. 26. 2008
- Vaccination with in vitro grown whole tumor cells induces strong immune responses and retards tumor growth in a murine model of colorectal liver metastases. Vaccine. 26. 2008
- Vascular targeting agent Oxi4503 inhibits tumor growth in a colorectal liver metastases model. Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 23. 2008
Journal Articles Unrefereed Letters or Notes
- Selective targeting of the tumour vasculature*. ANZ Journal of Surgery. 78. 2008
- Surgical interest societies for medical students. ANZ Journal of Surgery. 78. 2008
2007
Journal Articles
- Effect of vascular targeting agent Oxi4503 on tumor cell kinetics in a mouse model of colorectal liver metastasis. Anticancer Research. 27. 2007
- Erratum: Risk factors for liver transplantation waiting list mortality (Journal of Gastroenterology (DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1746.2006.04422.x)). Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 22. 2007
Journal Articles Refereed
- Effect of ace inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor antagonists in a mouse model of colorectal cancer liver metastases. Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 22. 2007
- Effect of vascular targeting agent Oxi4503 on tumor cell kinetics in a mouse model of colorectal liver metastasis.. Anticancer Research. 27. 2007
- Evaluation of the effect of SMA-pirarubicin micelles on colorectal cancer liver metastases and of hyperbaric oxygen in CBA mice. Journal of Drug Targeting. 15. 2007
- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy and liver transplantation. HPB: The Official Journal of the IHPBA. 9. 2007
- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy reduces severity and improves survival in severe acute pancreatitis. Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery. 11. 2007
- Liver regeneration stimulates tumor metastases. Journal of Surgical Research. 138. 2007
- risk factors for liver transplantation waiting list mortality. Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 22. 2007
Journal Articles Unrefereed
- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for severe acute pancreatitis.. Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 22. 2007
Journal Articles Unrefereed Letters or Notes
- Hepatocellular carcinoma: implications of microvascular invasion and tumour thrombi. ANZ Journal of Surgery. 77. 2007
2006
Journal Articles
- Re: "Altered growth patterns of colorectal liver metastases after thermal ablation" - Response. Surgery. 140. 2006
- Review of experimental animal models of acute pancreatitis. HPB: The Official Journal of the IHPBA. 8. 2006
Journal Articles Refereed
- Altered growth patterns of colorectal liver metastases after thermal ablation. Surgery. 139. 2006
- Disturbances of the microcirculation in acute pancreatitis. British Journal of Surgery. 93. 2006
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Malignancy: A Review. World Journal of Surgery. 30. 2006
- Impact of Blood Flow Occlusion on Liver Necrosis Following Thermal Ablation. ANZ Journal of Surgery. 76. 2006
- Potential Effects of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Acute Pancreatitis. ANZ Journal of Surgery. 76. 2006
- The Effect of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on tumour growth in a mouse model of colorectal cancer liver metastases. European Journal of Cancer. 42. 2006
Journal Articles Unrefereed Letters or Notes
Other Refereed Contribution to Refereed Journals
- Retroperitoneal Lymphangioma. Asian Journal of Surgery. 29. 2006
2005
Journal Articles
Journal Articles Refereed
- Comparison of 980- and 1064-nm wavelengths for interstitial laser thermotherapy of the liver. Photomedicine and Laser Surgery. 23. 2005
- Effect of thalidomide on colorectal cancer liver metastases in CBA mice. Journal of Surgical Oncology. 91. 2005
- Focal hyperthermia produces progressive tumor necrosis independent of the initial thermal effects. Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery. 9. 2005
- Liver transplant recipient selection: MELD vs. clinical judgment. Liver Transplantation. 11. 2005
- Mechanisms of focal heat destruction of liver tumors. Journal of Surgical Research. 127. 2005
- Patterns of heat shock protein (HSP70) expression and Kupffer cell activity following thermal ablation of liver and colorectal liver metastases.. International Journal of Hyperthermia. 21. 2005
- Progressive microvascular injury in liver and colorectal liver metastases following laser induced focal hyperthermia therapy. Lasers in Surgery and Medicine. 37. 2005
- The apoptotic response of liver and colorectal liver metastases to focal hyperthermic injury. Anticancer Research. 25. 2005
2004
Journal Articles
Journal Articles Refereed
- A model of partial hepatectomy in mice. Journal of Investigative Surgery. 17. 2004
- Effect of interstitial laser hyperthermia in a murine model of colorectal liver metastases: scanning electron microscopic study. World Journal of Surgery. 28. 2004
- Primary hepatic carcinoid tumours. HPB: The Official Journal of the IHPBA. 6. 2004
- Selective endoscopic cholangiography for the detection of common bile duct stones in patients with cholelithiasis. Endoscopy. 36. 2004
- ng-term survival of patients with unresectable colorectal liver metastases treated by percutaneous interstitial laser thermotherapy. World Journal of Surgery. 28. 2004
Other Refereed Contribution to Refereed Journals
- Not all hepatic carcinoids are metastases. Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 19. 2004
2003
Journal Articles Refereed
- Interstitial laser hyperthermia and the biological characteristics of tumor: study in a murine model of colorectal liver metastases. Journal of Clinical Laser Medicine and Surgery. 21. 2003
- Interstitial laser thermotherapy for liver tumours. British Journal of Surgery. 90. 2003
- Scanning electron microscopy study of the blood supply of human colorectal liver metastases. European Journal of Surgical Oncology. 29. 2003
Other Refereed Contribution to Refereed Journals
- Internal hernia traversing the lesser sac. College of Surgeons Hong Kong - Annals. 7. 2003
- Pancreatic resection for metastatic melanoma. HPB: The Official Journal of the IHPBA. 5. 2003
- Primary bile duct carcinoma in histocompatibility antigen-identical twins. Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 18. 2003
2002
Journal Articles
- Autoimmune pancreatitis. ANZ Journal of Surgery. 72. 2002
- Changes in the microvascular architecture of colorectal liver metastases following the administration of SMANCS/Lipiodol. Journal of Surgical Research. 103. 2002
- Effect of blood flow occlusion on laser hyperthermia for liver metastases. Journal of Surgical Research. 103. 2002
- Interstitial laser hyperthermia for colorectal liver metastases: The effect of thermal sensitization and the use of a cylindrical diffuser tip on tumor necrosis. Journal of Clinical Laser Medicine and Surgery. 20. 2002
Journal Articles Refereed
- Neuroendocrine tumours of the ampulla of vater. ANZ Journal of Surgery. 72. 2002
2001
Journal Articles
- Combretastatin A4 prodrug study of effect on the growth and the microvasculature of colorectal liver metastases in a murine model. Clinical Cancer Research. 7. 2001
- Distal pancreatectomy with preservation of the spleen and splenic vessels. ANZ Journal of Surgery. 71. 2001
- Effect of Interstitial Laser Hyperthermia in a Murine Model of Colorectal Liver Metastases. Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery. 5. 2001
- Local resection of ampullary adenocarcinomas of the duodenum. ANZ Journal of Surgery. 71. 2001
- Review article: Interstitial laser thermotherapy in the treatment of colorectal liver metastases. Journal of Surgical Oncology. 76. 2001
- Treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma by percutaneous laser hyperthermia. Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 16. 2001
2000
Journal Articles
- Accelerated tumour recurrence following percutaneous laser hyperthermia of colorectal liver metastases. HPB: The Official Journal of the IHPBA. 2. 2000
1998
Journal Articles
- Tamoxifen inhibits colorectal cancer metastases in the liver: A study in a murine model. Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 13. 1998
- The treatment of malignancy by hyperthermia. Surgical Oncology: a review journal of cancer research & management. 7. 1998
1997
Journal Articles
1996
Journal Articles
- A simple and safe technique for drainage tube insertion after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Australian and New Zeland Journal of Surgery. 66. 1996
- Characterization of an animal model of hepatic metastasis. Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 11. 1996
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy: what national benefits have been achieved and at what cost?. Medical Journal of Australia. 164. 1996
1994
Journal Articles
- Microvascular changes in liver after ischemia-reperfusion injury - Protection with misoprostol. Digestive Diseases and Sciences. 39. 1994
1992
Journal Articles
- Misoprostol hepatoprotection against ischemia-reperfusion-induced liver injury in the rat. Digestive Diseases and Sciences. 37. 1992
1991
Journal Articles
- A COMPARISON OF STANDARD AND RAPID INFUSION METHODS OF LIVER PRESERVATION DURING MULTI‐ORGAN PROCUREMENT. Australian and New Zeland Journal of Surgery. 61. 1991
- SURGICAL TREATMENT OF BILIARY STRICTURE WITH PORTAL HYPERTENSION USING VENO‐VENOUS BYPASS. Australian and New Zeland Journal of Surgery. 61. 1991
1989
Journal Articles
- The effect of venovenous bypass on portal vein bacteremia in orthotopic liver transplantation. Transplantation Proceedings. 21. 1989
1987
Journal Articles
- ENDOTRACHEAL INTUBATION FOLLOWING THYROIDECTOMY. Australian and New Zeland Journal of Surgery. 57. 1987
- Mediastinal pancreatic pseudocyst presenting as dysphagia.. Medical Journal of Australia. 146. 1987
1986
Journal Articles
- AN INSTRUMENT FOR PRODUCING EXPERIMENTAL SPLENIC TRAUMA. Australian and New Zeland Journal of Surgery. 56. 1986
1985
Journal Articles
- Eosinophilic gastritis: Report of two cases 1985
- Hepatobiliary disorders in inflammatory bowel disease. Surgery, Gynecology and Obstetrics. 160. 1985
- PROGNOSTIC-SIGNIFICANCE OF THE ABSOLUTE LYMPHOCYTE COUNT IN ACUTE-PANCREATITIS. American Journal of Surgery. 150. 1985
- SEAT-BELT INDUCED TRAUMA TO THE SMALL BOWEL. World Journal of Surgery. 9. 1985
1983
Journal Articles
- Current trends in the diagnosis and treatment of carcinoma of the pancreas. American Journal of Surgery. 145. 1983
- Diagnosis of traumatic diaphragmatic hernia: Analysis of 63 cases. World Journal of Surgery. 7. 1983
- Surgical treatment of bronchobiliary fistulas. Surgery, Gynecology and Obstetrics. 157. 1983
1982
Journal Articles
1981
Journal Articles
1980
Journal Articles
- Preoperative mediastinoscopy in lung carcinoma. Medical Journal of Australia. 1. 1980
Research
Investigator on
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Contract
- DONATION RESEARCH - HPB RESEARCH administered by Surgery - Austin Health 2010 - 2017
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Grant
- Using a mouse model to unravel the role of the renin angiotensin system in liver metastatis (Melbourne Research Grants Support Scheme) awarded by UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE 2018
- RESTRICTIVE VERSUS LIBERAL FLUID THERAPY IN MAJOR ABDOMINALSURGERY: THE RELIEF TRIAL (Project Grants) awarded by NHMRC 2013 - 2016
- Factor invovled inliver regeneration - A targeting strategy for colorectal cancer liver metastases (AMRF Research Grant) awarded by AUSTIN MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION (AMRF) 2013 - 2014
- Macrophages and RAS in colorectal liver metastases (AMRF Research Grant) awarded by AUSTIN MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION (AMRF) 2013 - 2014
- Control of gene expression during colorectal cancer progression (Project Grants) awarded by NHMRC 2012 - 2014
- Mechanisms of renin angiotensin system-regulated growth of colorectal liver metastases (Grants-in-Aid) awarded by CANCER COUNCIL VICTORIA 2011 - 2012
- THE RENIN ANGIOTENSIN SYSTEM: LIVER REGENERATION, HEPATIC STELLATE CELLS AND LIVER TUMOURS. (Melbourne Research Grants Support Scheme) awarded by UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE 2011 -
- The Role of Kupffer Cells in Liver Regeneration and Tumour Growth (PhD Scholarships investigating Bowel Cancer) awarded by AUST ROTARY HEALTH RESEARCH FUND 2010
- Controlling colorectal liver metastases through the renin angiotensin system (Medical Research Grants) awarded by SIR EDWARD DUNLOP MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION 2010 -
- THE RENIN ANGIOTENSIN SYSTEM AND COLORECTAL LIVER METASTASES (Grants-in-Aid) awarded by CANCER COUNCIL VICTORIA 2007 - 2009
- MACROSCOPICE/MICROSCOPIC IMAGING AND ANALYSIS SUITE (Clive & Vera Ramaciotti Equipment Grants) awarded by PERPETUAL TRUSTEES AUST LTD 2007 - 2008
- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for the treatment of acute severe pancreatitis (Melbourne Research Grants Scheme) awarded by UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE 2007 -
- Selective Therapies Targeting Tumour Vasculature of Colorectal Liver Metastases (Project Grants) awarded by NHMRC 2006 - 2009
- MECHANISMS OF ACTION OF THERMAL ABLATION ON COLORECTAL LIVER METASTASES (Grants-in-Aid) awarded by CANCER COUNCIL VICTORIA 2006 - 2007
- SELECTIVE THERAPIES TARGETING OF TUMOUR VASCULATURE OF COLORECTAL LIVER METASTASES (Medical Research and Technology Grants) awarded by ANZ CHARITABLE TRUSTS 2006 - 2007
- HEPATIC STELLATE CELLS AND CRC LIVER TUMOURS CELLS (AMRF Research Grant) awarded by AUSTIN MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION (AMRF)
- HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY FOR THE TREATMENT OF ACUTE SEVERE PANCREATITIS (Melbourne Research Grants Scheme) awarded by UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBO) for the Treatment of Acute Severe Pancreatitis (Melbourne Research Grants Scheme) awarded by UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
- The Renin Angiotensin System and Colorectal Liver Metastases (Melbourne Research Grants Scheme) awarded by UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
Awards
Education and training
- MD (Research by Thesis), Monash University 2000
- MB.BS(Hons), Monash University 1972
Awards and honors
- Hunterian Professor/Oration, Royal College Surgeons (england), 2015
- Tun Ismail Oration, Malaysian Colledge of Surgeons, 2013
- Member of the Order of Australia (AM), Federal Government Australia, 2012
- Jeff Crouch Fellowship, RACS, 2008
- Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, 1986
- Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, 1982
- Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, 1981
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