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Conference Papers
2010, 'Evaluation of the Cost-Effectiveness of Cytoreductive Surgery and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (Peritonectomy) at the St George Hospital Peritoneal Surface Malignancy Program', in ANNALS OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY, SPRINGER, MO, St Louis, pp. S120 - S121, presented at 63rd Annual Cancer Symposium of the Society-of-Surgical-Oncology, MO, St Louis, 03 March 2010 - 07 March 2010, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000274902700367&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1
,2010, 'Factors Predicting Response and Survival after Yttrium-90 Radioembolization of Unresectable Neuroendocrine Tumor Liver Metastases: A Critical Appraisal of 48 Cases', in ANNALS OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY, SPRINGER, MO, St Louis, pp. S76 - S76, presented at 63rd Annual Cancer Symposium of the Society-of-Surgical-Oncology, MO, St Louis, 03 March 2010 - 07 March 2010, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000274902700221&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1
,2010, 'Radiofrequency Ablation as an Adjunct to Systemic Chemotherapy for Colorectal Pulmonary Metastases', in ANNALS OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY, SPRINGER, MO, St Louis, pp. S130 - S130, presented at 63rd Annual Cancer Symposium of the Society-of-Surgical-Oncology, MO, St Louis, 03 March 2010 - 07 March 2010, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000274902700400&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1
,2010, 'Yttrium-90 Radiotherapy for Unresectable Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma: A preliminary assessment of this novel treatment option', in ANNALS OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY, SPRINGER, MO, St Louis, pp. S103 - S103, presented at 63rd Annual Cancer Symposium of the Society-of-Surgical-Oncology, MO, St Louis, 03 March 2010 - 07 March 2010, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000274902700310&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1
,2009, 'Systematic review of randomized and nonrandomized trials on the clinical efficacy and safety of neoadjuvant transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) for resectable hepatocelluar carcinoma', in Liver International, Blackwell Munksgaard, Copenhagen, Denmark, presented at International Liver Cancer Association 3rd Annual Conference (ILCA), Milan, Italy, 04 September 2009 - 06 September 2009
,2009, 'Systematic review of cytoreductive surgey and Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy for ovarian peritoneal carcinomatosis: A more efficacious way of delivering intraperitoneal chemotherapy. Abstract No: 5524', in Grunberg SM (ed.), Journal of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Clincal Oncology, Virginia USA, presented at 2009 ASCO Annual Meeting, - , http://meetinglibrary.asco.org/content/30029-65
,2008, 'Plasma disappearance rate of indocyanine green (PDR-ICG) and the cytokine activation pattern and complications after peritonectomy. Abstract No: P190', in Shock, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA, USA, pp. 65 - 65, presented at 6th Congress of the International Federation of Shock Societies (IFSS) and the 31st Annual Conference on Shock (US Shock Society), Cologne, GERMANY, 28 June 2008 - 02 July 2008
,2008, 'A comparative study of liver function changes following radiofrequency ablation-assisted liver resection. Abstract No: HP33', in Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. A75 - A75, presented at Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Annual Scientific meeting (RACS 2008), Hong Kong, 12 May 2008 - 16 May 2008
,2008, 'A randomized controlled study of the efficacy of fibrin glue in reducing fluid collections following liver surgery. Abstract No: HP15', in Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. A71 - A71, presented at Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Annual Scientific meeting (RACS 2008), Hong Kong, 12 May 2008 - 16 May 2008
,2008, 'Precoagulation by radiofrequency ablation in liver transection: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Abstract No: HP27', in Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. A73 - A73, presented at Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Annual Scientific meeting (RACS 2008), Hong Kong, 12 May 2008 - 16 May 2008
,2008, 'Radioactive microspheres for unresectable neuroendocrine liver metastases (NETLM). Abstract No: HP22', in Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. A72 - A72, presented at Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Annual Scientific meeting (RACS 2008), Hong Kong, 12 May 2008 - 16 May 2008
,2008, 'Recurrence after peritonectomy/hipec (Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy. Abstract No: GS12', in Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. A50 - A50, presented at Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Annual Scientific meeting (RACS 2008), Hong Kong, 12 May 2008 - 16 May 2008
,2008, 'Safety and efficacy of percutaneous radiofrequency ablation of pulmonary metastases from renal cell carcinoma. Abstract No: CT39P', in Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. A24 - A24, presented at Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Annual Scientific meeting (RACS 2008), Hong Kong, 12 May 2008 - 16 May 2008
,2008, 'Clinical characteristics of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma presenting to a single tertiary institute', in Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Blackwell Publishing Asia, Carlton, Victoria, Australia, pp. A279 - A279, presented at Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
,2008, 'A multicentre controlled study of inline radiofrequency ablation device for liver transection', in Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Blackwell Publishing Asia, Carlton, Victoria, Australia, pp. A227 - A227, presented at Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
,2008, 'First peritoneal carcinomatosis model in cyclosporine immunosuppressed rats', in Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Blackwell Publishing Asia, Carlton, Victoria, Australia, pp. A230 - A230, presented at Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
,2008, 'Initial clinical experience of novel high speed radiofrequency (HS-RF) tissue ablation system', in Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Blackwell Publishing Asia, Carlton, Victoria, Australia, pp. A227 - A227, presented at Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
,2007, 'A multicentre controlled study of inline radiofrequency ablation device for liver transection. Abstract No: HP02', in Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. A40 - A40, presented at Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Annual Scientific meeting (RACS 2007), Christchruch, New Zealand, 07 May 2007 - 11 May 2007
,2007, 'A systematic review and meta-analysis of the randomised controlled trials on adjuvant intrapeitoneal chemotherapy for advanced gastric cancer. Abstract No: HP40P', in Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. A49 - A49, presented at Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Annual Scientific meeting (RACS 2007), Christchruch, New Zealand, 07 May 2007 - 11 May 2007
,2007, 'A systematic review on the efficacy of repeat hepatectomy for recurrent liver metastases from colorectal carcinoma. Abstract No: SO11P', in Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. A88 - A88, presented at Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Annual Scientific meeting (RACS 2007), Christchruch, New Zealand, 07 May 2007 - 11 May 2007
,2007, 'Combined cytoreductive surgery and perioperative intraperitoneal chemotherapy in the treatment of peritoneal mesothelioma. Abstract No: SO12P', in Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. A88 - A88, presented at Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Annual Scientific meeting (RACS 2007), Christchruch, New Zealand, 07 May 2007 - 11 May 2007
,2007, 'Cytoreductive surgery and perioperative intraperitoneal chemotherapy for peritoneal carcinomatosis for colorectal carcinoma. Abstract No: SO04', in Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. A86 - A86, presented at Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Annual Scientific meeting (RACS 2007), Christchruch, New Zealand, 07 May 2007 - 11 May 2007
,2007, 'Does neo-adjuvant chemotherapy affect the accuracy of FDG-Pet for pre-operative planning in hepatic colorectal metastases? Abstract No: HP08', in Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. A41 - A41, presented at Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Annual Scientific meeting (RACS 2007), Christchruch, New Zealand, 07 May 2007 - 11 May 2007
,2007, 'Does neo-adjuvant chemotherapy affect the accuracy of helical ct and ct portography for pre-operative planning in hepatic colorectal metastases? Abstract No: HP36P', in Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. A48 - A48, presented at Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Annual Scientific meeting (RACS 2007), Christchruch, New Zealand, 07 May 2007 - 11 May 2007
,2007, 'Efficacy of peritonectomy for peritoneal carcinomatosis from colorectal cancer. Abstract No: CR14', in Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. A18 - A18, presented at Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Annual Scientific meeting (RACS 2007), Christchruch, New Zealand, 07 May 2007 - 11 May 2007
,2007, 'Percutaneous radiofrequency ablation of lung tumours: Prognostic risk factors for local progression.Abstract No: SO15P', in Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. A89 - A89, presented at Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Annual Scientific meeting (RACS 2007), Christchruch, New Zealand, 07 May 2007 - 11 May 2007
,2007, 'Percutaneous radiofrequency ablation of lung tumours: Results in first 100 consecutive patients. Abstract No: SO09', in Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. A87 - A88, presented at Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Annual Scientific meeting (RACS 2007), Christchruch, New Zealand, 07 May 2007 - 11 May 2007
,2007, 'Radiofrequency ablation of lung tumours: A systematic review. Abstract No: CT18P', in Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. A11 - A12, presented at Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Annual Scientific meeting (RACS 2007), Christchruch, New Zealand, 07 May 2007 - 11 May 2007
,2007, 'Hepatectomy and lung radiofrequency ablation for hepatic and subsequent pulmonary metastases from colorectal carcinoma. Abstract No: 274', in Toouli J (ed.), 7th Americas Hepatopancreatobiliary Congress, Annual Scientific Session and Post Graduate Program, Bally`s Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, pp. 110 - 110, presented at 7th Americas Hepatopancreatobiliary Congress, Annual Scientific Session and Post Graduate Program, Bally`s Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, 19 April 2007 - 22 April 2007
,2006, 'Liver ablation hot or cold?', in Wakabayashi G (ed.), 33rd Annual Meeting of the Japan Society for Low Temperature Medicine, Tokyo, Japan, pp. 22 - 23, presented at 33rd Annual Meeting of the Japan Society for Low Temperature Medicine, Tokyo, Japan, 23 November 2006 - 24 November 2006
,2006, 'A prospective study of in-line radiofrequency ablation in hepatic parenchymal transection - Its efficacy and complications', in Annals of Surgical Oncology, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA, USA, pp. 78 - 78, presented at 59th Annual Cancer Symposium of the Society of Surgical Oncology, San Diego, Californa, USA, 23 March 2006 - 26 March 2006
,2006, 'Hepatectomy and lung radiofrequency ablation for hepatic and subsequent pulmonary metastases from colorectal carcinoma', in Annals of Surgical Oncology, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA, USA, pp. 30 - 30, presented at 59th Annual Cancer Symposium of the Society of Surgical Oncology, San Diego, Californa, USA, 23 March 2006 - 26 March 2006
,2006, 'Pilot study of Sir-Spheres in liver metastases from neuroendocrine cancer (NETLM) Abstract No: C28', in Neuroendocrinology, Karger, Basel, Switzerland, pp. 40 - 40, presented at 3rd Annual ENETS Conference, Prague, Czech Republic, 22 March 2006 - 24 March 2006
,2005, 'Percutaneous radiofrequency ablation of inoperable pulmonary metastases from colorectal cancer Abstract No: 3502', in Bhave AB (ed.), Journal of Clinical Oncology, Jitendar P Vij, Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd, New Delhi, India, pp. 146s - 146s, presented at 42nd Annual Meeting of the Amercian Society of Clinical Oncology, Atlanta, Georgia USA, 02 June 2005 - 06 June 2005
,2005, 'Change of diameter of liver metastases from colorectal carcinoma in the waiting period Abstract No: SO019P', in Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. 82 - 82, presented at Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Annual Scientific meeting (RACS 2006), Sydney, Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, Sydney, 15 May 2005 - 19 May 2005
,2005, 'Efficacy of 2-component fibrin sealant spray in controlling fluid-drainage from raw liver resection surface after elective liver resection - A randomized study Abstract No: SO021P', in Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. 82 - 82, presented at Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Annual Scientific meeting (RACS 2006), Sydney, Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, Sydney, 15 May 2005 - 19 May 2005
,2005, 'Is the number of hepatic colorectal metastases a prognostic factor after resection: Results of mature data Abstract No: SO010', in Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. 80 - 80, presented at Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Annual Scientific meeting (RACS 2006), Sydney, Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, Sydney, 15 May 2005 - 19 May 2005
,2005, 'Lipiodol I131 after surgery for hepatocellular carcinoma: Early administration improves survival Abstract No: SO017P', in Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. 81 - 81, presented at Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Annual Scientific meeting (RACS 2006), Sydney, Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, Sydney, 15 May 2005 - 19 May 2005
,2005, 'Liver resection in octogenarians Abstract No: SO015P', in Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. 81 - 81, presented at Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Annual Scientific meeting (RACS 2006), Sydney, Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, Sydney, 15 May 2005 - 19 May 2005
,2005, 'Percutaneous radiorequency ablation of pulmonary metastases from colorectal carcinoma: prognostic features for survival', in Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. 80 - 80, presented at Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Annual Scientific meeting (RACS 2006), Sydney, Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, Sydney, 15 May 2005 - 19 May 2005
,2005, 'Protal caval nodal involvement may not be a contraindication to resection of colorectal liver metastases Abstract No: SO018P', in Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. 82 - 82, presented at Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Annual Scientific meeting (RACS 2006), Sydney, Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, Sydney, 15 May 2005 - 19 May 2005
,2005, 'The effects of surgical margin and edge cryotherapy after liver resection for colorectal liver metastases Abstract No: SO016P', in Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. 81 - 81, presented at Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Annual Scientific meeting (RACS 2006), Sydney, Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, Sydney, 15 May 2005 - 19 May 2005
,2005, 'Treatment failure after percutaneous radiofrequence ablaiton of pulmonary metastases from colorectal cancer: A prospective cohort of 55 patients. Abstract No: CR021P', in Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. 18 - 18, presented at Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Annual Scientific meeting (RACS 2006), Sydney, Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, Sydney, 15 May 2005 - 19 May 2005
,2005, 'A prospective study of in-line radiofrequency ablation in hepatic parenchymal transection: efficacy and complications (HP010)', in Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. 73 - 74, presented at Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Annual Scientific meeting (RACS 2005), Perth, WA, 09 May 2005 - 13 May 2005
,2005, 'Long-term results and prognostic indicators after cryotherapy and hepatic arterial chemotherapy with or without resection for colorectal liver metastasis in 224 patients (HP009)', in Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. 73 - 73, presented at Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Annual Scientific meeting (RACS 2005), Perth, WA, 09 May 2005 - 13 May 2005
,2005, 'Lung metastases after liver resection or cryotherapy for hepatic metastasis from colorectal cancer - There is a difference! (HP037P)', in Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. 79 - 79, presented at Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Annual Scientific meeting (RACS 2005), Perth, WA, 09 May 2005 - 13 May 2005
,2005, 'Management of suboptimal resection margins in 120 patients with colorectal liver metastasis: edge cryotherapy can achieve long-term survival (HP036P)', in Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. 79 - 79, presented at Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Annual Scientific meeting (RACS 2005), Perth, WA, 09 May 2005 - 13 May 2005
,2005, 'Peritoneal carcinomatosis from colorectal cancer treated with peritonectomy (GS017)', in Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. 61 - 61, presented at Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Annual Scientific meeting (RACS 2005), Perth, WA, 09 May 2005 - 13 May 2005
,2005, 'Peritonectomy and intraperitoneal chemotherapy in pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) (GS033P)', in Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. 65 - 65, presented at Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Annual Scientific meeting (RACS 2005), Perth, WA, 09 May 2005 - 13 May 2005
,2005, 'Preliminary report on pilot study of sir-spheres in patients with liver metastases from primary neuroendocrine cancer (HP042P)', in Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. 80 - 80, presented at Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Annual Scientific meeting (RACS 2005), Perth, WA, 09 May 2005 - 13 May 2005
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