Surgery
Christopher Katsinas Background Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) has many benefits, such as: reduced post-operative pain, improved aesthetic outcomes and shorter length-of-stay. The challenge of laparoscopic surgery is the high risk of complications before acceptable levels of operator proficiency. Simulation systems, being box trainers (BT)...
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Tom Murphy1, Georgia Brady1, Maher Ghandour MD 2, Matthieu Ollivier MD, PhD2, Michael Dan MBBS, PhD 31 The University of Notre Dame, Australia2 Institute for Locomotion, Aix‐Marseille University, APHM, CNRS, ISM, Sainte‐Marguerite Hospital, Marseille, France3 Surgical and Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Prince of Wales Clinical...
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Swazi Sharma1, Dr Alexa Seal1, Dr Katherine Smith2, Simeon Moore1, Peter Sheeran 1 1. University of Dame Australia (Rural Clinical School – Wagga Wagga) 2. Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) Metabolic Obesity Service (MOS) Introduction: Obesity is a significant public health concern affecting over...
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Cameron Sowter, A/Prof Nicholas Williams Introduction: Mental health illnesses (MHI) rates are significantly higher within obese populations, reflecting a dynamic interplay. Bariatric-metabolic surgery (BMS) remains the most effective intervention for obese adults. Influence of pre-operative comorbidities on post-operative long-term outcomes, particularly weight regain (WR)...
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Simeon Moore, Swazi Sharma, Peter Sheeran, Lisa Driscoll, Thampi Rawther, Alexa Seal, Nicholas Williams Introduction: Pancreatic resection remains the primary treatment for pancreatic malignancy. Pancreatic surgery is associated with significant morbidity and mortality rates. Current literature demonstrates patient outcomes are influenced by multiple factors:...
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Hayden Ebb, Dr. Samuel Macdessi, Jil Wood, Dr. Luke Corban, Dr. Stephen Bested, Dr. Nickson Ning Introduction: With the global incidence of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) projected to rise sharply by 2030, ensuring long-term implant survival is a growing clinical priority. Mechanical alignment (MA),...
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Rory Maguire, Alexa Seal, Kerin Fielding Background Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a potentially disastrous complication of shoulder, hip, and knee joint replacements, associated with significant increases in morbidity and mortality, and economic burden. Literature suggests that PJI mortality is associated with preoperative morbidity...
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Cameron Sowter, A/Prof Nicholas Williams Introduction Obesity is a worsening public health issue; over two-thirds of Australians are classified as overweight or obese (1,2). Every five-point increase in body mass index above 25 is associated with a 20% increase in all-cause mortality (3). Bariatric...
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T. Pearson, E. Ju, R. Elliott, J. Ellsmore, L. Bennett, B. Barks, S. Krishnan, P. Plunkett, L. Bruce. Abstract Neck of femur (NOF) fractures represent a significant health burden to the elderly community and a costly resource strain on the health system. Wagga Wagga...
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Ruan Vlok Background Body Mass Index (BMI) has been shown to be associated with an obesity paradox in cardiothoracic surgical patients mortality. This is important, as it is commonplace to recommend weight loss pre-operatively. Body Surface Area (BSA) has been shown to be a...
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Preliminary Analysis of Telehealth vs. In-Person Preoperative Consultations and Their Impact on Immediate Bariatric Surgery Outcomes
Swazi Sharma1, Dr Alexa Seal1, Dr Katherine Smith2, Simeon Moore1, Peter Sheeran 1 1. University of Dame Australia (Rural Clinical School – Wagga Wagga) 2. Murrumbidgee Local Health District...
Training and Sustaining Rural Anaesthetists: Insights from a 12-Month Audit of Paediatric General Anaesthetics in Wagga Wagga
Billy Poulden, Dr Judy Killen Introduction: Access to high quality paediatric general anaesthesia (GA) is fundamental to the provision of surgical services in rural areas. Paediatric anaesthesia is a...
Diabetic Foot Disease – A Public Health Issue for Australia
Authors: Peter Sheeran1, Prof. James Charles2, Gerarda Henneken3, Brett MacCue41. JMO, Wagga Wagga Base Hospital MHLD, 2. Director, First Peoples Health Unit, Pro Vice Chancellor (Health), Griffith University, 3....
An Audit of Essential Difficult Airway Trolley Equipment in Selected Regional NSW Hospitals
Patrick Lay, Stuart Lawrie, and Anthony Gray Introduction: In 2021, the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) updated its Guideline on Equipment to Manage Difficult Airways1 to...
The Rise of new age technologies in laparoscopic training models: a systematic review
Christopher Katsinas Background Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) has many benefits, such as: reduced post-operative pain, improved aesthetic outcomes and shorter length-of-stay. The challenge of laparoscopic surgery is the high...
Substance Use and Perceptions of Safety: Insights from a National Indigenous Youth Cohort
Heidi Starr Background: Young people who smoke or drink alcohol are often viewed as making a conscious choice, with little recognition of the role that feelings of safety—or the...