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Curriculum Vitae Gregory Leighton Falk

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CURRICULUM VITAE GREGORY LEIGHTON FALK

SPECIALTY: Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery/Endosurgery/Endoscopy

CURRENT APPOINTMENTS: Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery: University of Sydney

Senior Specialist; Departmental Head, Upper GI Surgery/Endosurgery;

Visiting Medical Officer: Repatriation General Hospital Concord

Visiting Medical Officer: Strathfield Private Hospital Visiting Medical Officer: Sydney Adventist Hospital Wahroonga

Visiting Medical Officer: Macquarie University Hospital Director: Sydney Heartburn Clinic Oesophageal Diagnostic Laboratory

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION

MEDICAL REGISTRATION: AHPRA – MED0001020342

GMC (London) – 3178113

EDUCATION: Hurlstone Agricultural High School

Higher School Certificate 1973

DEGREE: Sydney University 1974-1978

MBBS 1979

FELLOWSHIP: Royal Australian College of Surgeons

FRACS 1986

Certificate 4687

American College of Surgeons

FACS 2002

AWARDS: Edwin J Wylie Prize

Vascular Section


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General Surgical Meeting

RACS 1986

Excellence in Teaching

Central Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine 2001-2006

Clinical Associate Professor

University of Sydney 2003

Poster of Distinction

AUGIS, Belfast Sep 2011


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APPOINTMENTS

INTERN AND R.M.O. 1979: Intern: Concord Repatriation General Hospital 1980: Resident Medical Officer: Concord Repatriation General Hospital 1981: Senior Surgical Resident: Concord Repatriation General Hospital SURGICAL TRAINING 1982: Accredited Surgical Registrar: Plastic Surgery and Burns, Concord

Repatriation General Hospital 1983: Accredited Surgical Registrar: Vascular Surgery, Concord Repatriation

General Hospital; Gastric Surgery, Concord Repatriation General Hospital. 1984: Accredited Surgical Registrar: Senior Research Fellow, University of Sydney,

Concord Repatriation General Hospital 1985: Accredited Surgical Registrar: Biliary Surgery, Concord Repatriation General

Hospital Concord; Gastric/Endocrine Surgery, Concord Hospital. POST-FELLOWSHIP TRAINING 1986: Senior Surgical Registrar: Upper GI and Thoracic Surgery, CRGH. 1987: Surgical Registrar: Cardiothoracic, North Staffordshire Royal Infirmary U.K. 1987 – 88: Registrar and Senior Registrar: General and Endocrine Surgery, North

Staffordshire Royal Infirmary U.K. 1988: Clinical Superintendent: The Nepean Hospital, Penrith SENIOR APPOINTMENTS 1989-91: Clinical Superintendent in Surgery: Concord Repatriation General Hospital 1989-90: VMO: Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery/Endoscopy, Nepean Hospital, Penrith. 1990-93: VMO: Auburn District Hospital, General Surgery 1991-: VMO: CRGH, Upper Gastro-Intestinal Surgery 1999-: VMO, Departmental Head of Endosurgery: CRGH 2003-: Departmental Head, Upper GI Surgery/Endosurgery: CRGH

ARTICLES

1. Intravenous Rupture of Abdominal Aneurysms: Diagnostic and Pathological Considerations. GL Falk, AC Gray-Weale, ER Lippey, M M DeBurgh, Aust NZJ Surg, 1986:56:443-447

2. Carotid Endarterectomy: The Timing of Perioperative Antiplatelet Therapy by Indium 11 Labelled Platelet Study in Canines. GL Falk, AC Gray-Weale, HJ Meyer, S Johnson, RJ Lusby Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery, 1988:29:697-700.

3. Efficacy of Tamoxifen as the Primary Treatment of Operable Breast Cancer in the High Risk Patient. GL Falk, D Gwynne-Jones, JG Gray, Aust NZJ Surg, 1989:59:543-545

4. Highly Selective Vagotomy in the Treatment of Complicated Duodenal Ulcer. GL Falk, JW Hollinshead, DJ Gillett, Medical Journal Australia 1990:152:574-476.

5. Giant Pericardial Cyst: A Case Report. P Broad, GL Falk, B McCaughan, J Rutland, Aust NZJ Surg. 1990,60:640-641


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6. Adenocarcinoma Arising in a Duodenal Duplication Cyst: A Case Report. GL Falk, JG Parer, C Young, Aust NZJ Surg. 1991:61:551-553

7. Splenic Injury: An Assessment of Splenic Conservation. GL Falk, PC Cregan, C Kennedy, Aust NZJ Surg. 1991:61:354-357

8. Early Recovery from Laparoscopic Repair of Hiatus Hernia. GL Falk, R Brancatisano. Med J Aust. 1992:156:140

9. Bleeding Duodenal Ulceration: The Results of Emergency Treatment with Highly Selective Vagotomy. R Brancatisano, GL Falk, JW Hollinshead, DJ Gillett, Aust NZJ Surg. 1992:62:725-728.

10. Laparoscopic Fundoplication: A Preliminary Report of the Technique and Post-Operative Care. GL Falk, R Brancatisano, JW Hollinshead, J Moulton. Aust NZJ Surg. 1994:64:843-6

11. Management of Perforation of the Duodenum Following Endoscopic Sphincterotomy: A Proposal for Selective Therapy. P Scarlett, G L Falk. Aust NZJ Surg. 1994:64:843-846

12. Technique and Results of Laparoscopic Choledochotomy of the Management of Bile Duct Calculi. G Robinson, J Hollinshead, G L Falk, J Moulton. Aust NZJ Surg. 1995:65:347-349

13. Fundoplication Laparoscopique: A propos d’une experience personnel: 88 cas. R Brancatisano, G L Falk. Le Journal de Coelio-Chirurgie 1995:13:63-67.

14. Complications of Laparoscopic Fundoplication: The first 100 patients W Munro, R Brancatisano, I P Adams, G L Falk. Journal of Surgical Laparoscopy and Endoscopy 1996:6:421-423

15. Reoperation for failed anti-reflux surgery Lim J K, Moisidis E, Munro W S, Falk G L. Aust NZJ Surg.1996: 66: 731-733

16. Case Report: Carcinoma of the oesophagus treated with radical chemoradiation 19 years after irradiation for recurrent breast cancer. C MacLeod, E Moylan, GL Falk. Diseases of the Esophagus 1997:10:145-148.

17. Laparoscopically Assisted Massive Splenectomy. I Nicholson, S C Mulligan, GL Falk. Surgical Endoscopy 1998:12:1:73-75

18. TC-99m Labelled White Cell Scan in Chronic Pancreatitis with Pseudocyst. R Storey, G L Falk, K C Allman, H Van der Wall. Clinical Nuclear Medicine 1997:22:852-853

19. Fundoplication Par Coeliscopie: GL Falk, RI Harrison, IP Adams, RP Brancatisano. Lejournal de Coelio-Chirurgie 1997:23:9.

20. Fundoplication by Laparoscopy: The Learning Curve and Technical Modifications GL Falk, R I Harrison, I P Adams, RP Brancatisano. The European Journal of Coeliac-Surgery: 1997:4:35-39.

21. Case Report: Primary Aortoduodenal Fistula. PA Barry, JG Molland, GL Falk. Aust NZJ Surg. 1998:68:244-245.

22. Staging of Oesophageal Carcinoma by Endoscopic Ultrasound: Preliminary experience. T Pham, E Roach, GL Falk, J Chu, MC Ngu and DB Jones. Aust NZJ Surg. 1998:68:244-245

23. Lymphoepithelial Cyst of the Pancreas: Serum Markers do not Help SP Chan, CW Hatton, GL Falk. HPB Surgery 1998:10:1-4.

24. Laparoscopic Choledochotomy with Primary Closure Technique and results in 11 patients. RI Harrison, GL Falk. LeJournal de Coelio-Chirurgie 1998:26:70-73.

25. Laparoscopic Cut Collis Gastroplasty: A novel technique GL Falk, R I Harrison. Diseases of the Esophagus 1998:11, 260-62

26. In-Vitro assessment of back-pressure on Ventriculoperitoneal shunt Valves: Is Laparoscopy safe? M L Neale, GL Falk. Surgical Endoscopy 1999:13, 512-515

27. Early symptomatic results of laparoscopic Heller’s myotomy and fundoplication for achalasia. MA Richardson, RI Harrison, GL Falk Le Journal de Coelio-Chirurgie Mar 2000: 33: 80-83


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28. Esophagogastric fistula secondary to Teflon pledget: a rare complication of laparoscopic fundoplication. HG Baladas, GS Smith, MA Richardson, MB Dempsey, GL Falk, Dis Esoph; 2000 13: 72-74

29. Constipation and hiatus hernia in a 65year old woman. Smith GS, Dempsey MB, Falk GL. Lancet Oct 14 2000: 356; 1306

30. Adeno Carcinoma in the rat oesophagus: a pilot study in the presence of a P.P.I. Moore K, Barry P, Burn J, Falk GL. Dis Esoph 2001; 14(1): 17-22

31. Laparoscopic excision of oesophageal leiomyoma through an anterior esophagotomy. GS Smith, JR Isaacson, MB Dempsey, GL Falk. Dis Esophagus 2000: 13(1): 72-74

32. Laparoscopic excision of a Brunner’s gland hamartoma of the duodenum GS Smith, JR Isaacson, GL Falk. Surgical Endoscopy 2002 16 (11): 1636

33. Pathology of Barrett’s oesophagus by proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy and a statistical classification strategy. Doran ST, Falk GL, Somorjai RL, Lean CL, Himmereich U, Phillips J, Russell P, Dolenki B, Nikulin AE, Mountford LE. American Journal of Surgery 2002: 185(3); 232-238

34. Teflon pledget reinforced fundoplication causes symptomatic gastric and oesophageal lumenal penetration. Dally E, Falk GL. American Journal of Surgery 2004; 187(2): 226-9

35. Symptomatic and radiological follow up after paraoesophageal hernia repair. Smith GS, Isaccson JR, Draganic BD, Baladas HG, Falk GL, Diseases of the Esophagus 2004; 17(4); 279-84

36. Does routine intraoperative cholangiography prevent bile duct transection? Debru E, Dawson A, Leibman S, Richarsdon MA, Glen L, Hollinshead JW, Falk GL. Surgical Endoscopy 2005 19(4) 589-93

37. Serous cystadenoma causing biliary obstruction with synchronous pancreatic intraepithelial neoplasia. Kwan V, Church N, Biankin S, Norton I, Jones DB, Falk GL. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. 2006 Aug; 64 (2): 291-4

38. Mesh repair in hiatal surgery. The case against mesh repair in hiatal surgery. Kelty CJ, Falk GL. Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2007 Jul; 89(5): 479-81

39. Evaluation of Dual Mesh for repair of large hiatus hernia in a porcine model Smith GS, Hazebroek EJ, Eckstein R, Berry H, Smith WM, Isaacson JR, Falk GL, Martin CJ. Surg Endosc 2008 22 (7) Jul 1625-1631

40. Laparoscopic reoperation for splenunculus - facilitation by hookwire localization. Ray C, Kelty CJ, Falk GL, Ann R Coll Surg Eng 2008 May; 90(4): 344-5

41. Phaeochromocytoma and mixed cortical medullary tumour – a rare cause of Cushing’s syndrome and hypertension in a primigravid woman postpartum. Lee P, Bradbury RA., Sy J, Hughes L, Wong L, Falk GL and Chen R. Clinical Endocrinology 2008 68 (3) 492-494 Epub 2007 Sep 13THIS

42. Does systematic 2-field lymphadenectomy for oesophageal malignancy offer a survival advantage? Results from 178 consecutive patients. Martin DJ, Church NG, Kennedy CW, Falk GL. Diseases of the Oesophagus 2008; 21 (7): 612-8 Epub 2008 May 2

43. Laparoscopic Duodenojejunostomy for the Treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery (SMA) Syndrome; Case Series Wyten R, Kelty CJ, Falk GL, Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques. Volume 20 Number 2, 2010 (173-176)

44. The ratio of metastatic lymph nodes to total number of nodes resected is prognostic for survival in oesophageal carcinoma. Kelty CJ, Kennedy CW, Falk GL, Journal Thoracic Oncology, Vol 5, (9) Sept 2010 (00-00)


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45. Symptoms, investigations and management of patients with cancer to the oesophagus and gastro-oesophageal junction in Australia. Smithers BM, Fahey PP, Corish T, Gotley DC, Falk GL, Smith GL, Kiroff GK, Crouston AD, Watson DI, Whiteman DC. MJA 193 (10): 2010 572-577

46. Laparoscopic repair of large hiatal hernia: impact on dyspnoea Zhu J, Becerril G, Marasovic K, Ing A, Falk GL, Surgical Endoscopy (2011) 25: 3620-3626

47. Left Atrial Compression and the Mechanism of Exercise Impairment in Patients With a Large Hiatal Hernia Naoum C, Falk GL, Austin CC, Lu T, Ridley L, Ing A, Kritharides L and Yiannikas J, J. Am. Coll. Cardiol. Vol 58 (2011): 1624-34

48. When the Stomach Rules the Heart: Dyspnea as a Neglected Complication of a Large Hiatal Hernia. TH Marwick. J. Am. Coll. Cardiol. Vol 58 (2011): 1635-36. [Editorial]

49. Exercise –Induced Left Atrial Compression by a Hiatus Hernia Naoum C, Falk G,Yiannikas J J Am Coll Cardiol, 2011; 58:27

50. Surgical tension pneumothorax during laparoscopic repair of massive hiatal hernia: a different situation requiring different management Philips S, Falk GL. Anasth Intensive Care Vol 39 (2011): 1120-23.

51. Primary Repair of Giant Hiatus Hernia is Satisfactory without Mesh: Early Results of a Method Revisited Falk GL, Falk SA, Chan B. Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques, forthcoming.

52. Laparoscopic image(s) of pneumothorax in repair of massive hiatus hernia D’Netto T, Falk GL, Philips S. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 82(11): 848

53. IgG4-Related Sclerosing Cholangitis – the cholangiocarcinoma mimic. Sivakumaran Y, Le Page P, Becerril-Martinez G, Beasley W, Anderson L, Joseph D, Falk G. ANZ Journal of Surgery, forthcoming 2013.


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LETTERS AND MAGAZINE ARTICLES

1. Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Plea to Preserve the Sphincter of Oddi. GL Falk (Letter). Med J Aust. 1992:157:354.

2. Laparoscopy is a Cut above the Rest. GL Falk, Australian Doctor Weekly 1992, 28 Aug 37-38.

3. Anaesthesia for Laparoscopic Surgery G L Falk. Correspondence: J R Coll. Surg. Edin. 1996-40. (Letter)

4. Trainee Selection G L Falk. Aust NZJ Surg. 1997:67:61 (Letter)

5. Randomised trial to study the effect of fundic mobilization on the long term results of Nissen fundoplication (Letter) Smith GS, Richardson MA, Falk GL, British Journal of Surgery 1999, 86: 614-618

6. Dysphagia: definition and management. Falk GL, Australian Doctor Jul 2005 7. Anti-reflux surgery does not remove cancer risk in Barrett’s esophagus

Kelty CJ, Falk GL, Surgical Endoscopy, 19 May 2011 8. Atypical Chest Pain: Dyspnoea combined with dysphagia may suggest an unusual diagnosis

Gl Falk, Australian Doctor 2012, 15 Jun 38-39


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COLLABORATIVE PUBLICATIONS

AUSTRALIAN CANCER STUDY QIMR 1. Gastro-oesophageal reflux symptoms and the risk of oesophageal cancer; are the effects modified by

smoking, NSAIDS or acid suppression? Pandeya N, Webb PM, Sadeghi S, et al, Gut 2010; 39: 31-38

2. Combined effects of obesity, acid reflux, and smoking on the risk of adenocarcinomas of the oesophagus. Whiteman DC, Sadeghi S, Pandeya N, et al, Gut 2008; 57: 173/180

3. Association of duration, intensity and quantity of smoking on the rush of adeno carcinoma of the oesophagus and squamous cell carcinoma. Pandeya N, Williams GM, Sadeghi S, et al, AM J Epidemiol 2008; 168: 105-114

4. Association of Helicobacter pylori infection with reduced risk for esophageal cancer is independent of environmental and genetic modifiers. Whiteman DC, Parmar P, Fahey P, Moore SP Stark M, Zhao ZZ, Montgomery GW, Green AC, Hayward NK, Webb PM, Australian Cancer Study, Gastroenterology 2010 Jul; 139(1): 73-83; quiz e11-2 Epub 2010 for Apr 14

5. Aspirin. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and the risks of cancers of the esophagus. Sadeghi S, Bain CJ, Pandeya N, Webb PM, Green AC, Whiteman DC, Australian Cancer Study, Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2008 May; 17 (5): 1169-78

6. Polymorphisms in MGMT and DNA repair genes and the risk of esophageal adenocarcinoma. Doecke J, Zhao ZZ, Pandeya N, Sadeghi S, Stark M, Green AC, Hayward NK, Webb PM, Whiteman DC, Australian Cancer Study Int J Cancer 2008 Jul 1: 123 (1): 174-80

7. Eating habits and risk of esophageal cancers: a population-based case-control study. Ibiebele TI, Taylor AR, Whiteman DC, van der Pols JC, Australian Cancer Study. Cancer Causes Control. 2010 Sep; 21(9): 1475-84. Epub 2010 May 14

8. The influence of prediagnostic demographic and lifestyle factors on esophageal squamous cell carcinoma survival.

Thrift AP, Nagle CM, Fahey PP, Russell A, Smithers BM, Australian Cancer Study Clinical Follow-Up Study, Int J Cancer 2012 doi: 10.1002/ijc.27420.

PANCREATIC CANCER NETWORK 1. Synoptic reporting improves histopathological assessment of pancreatic resection specimens.

Gill AJ, Johns AL, Eckstein R, Samra JS, Kaufman A, Chang DK, Merrett ND, Cosman PH, Smith DC, Biankin AV, Kench JG, New South Wales Pancreatic Cancer Network (NSWPCN), Pathology. 2009 Feb 4; (2): 161-7

2. Improving outcomes for operable pancreatic cancer: sis accesses to safer surgery the problem? Chang DK, Merrett ND, Biankin AV, NSW Pancreatic Cancer Network J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2008 Jul: 23(7 Pt 1): 1036-45 Review


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PUBLISHED CHAPTERS

1. What is the value of proton magnetic resonance in detecting early malignant changes? P Barry, C Wadstrom, GL Falk, P Shehan, P Russell, CL Lean, CE Mountford. In The Oesophagogastric Junction, ed Giuli R, Libbey J (Eurotext, 1998), pp. 1122-27.

DISSERTATIONS/THESIS SUBMISSIONS

1. Laryngo-pharyngeal reflux and gastro-oesophageal reflux: a comparative quality of life study after laparoscopic fundoplication. Dr David Rangiah MBBS FRACS awarded Degree of Master of Surgery University of Sydney 2007

2. Prosthetic repair of large hiatal hernia in a porcine model Dr Garrett S. Smith MBBS FRACS awarded Degree of Master of Surgery University of Sydney 2005


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POSTERS

1. Para-oesophageal Herniation: Technique and results of Laparoscopic Surgery ,Aug 1995 G L Falk, I P Adams – Sydney Oesophageal Services, ISDE, Milan

2. Laparoscopic Splenectomy: A technique for massively enlarged spleen, Nov 1995 S C Mulligan, I Nicholson, G L Falk. Australian Haematology Meeting, Brisbane.

3. Reoperation for failed anti reflux surgery , Sep 1996 E Moisides, J K Lim, W S Munro, G L Falk. State Meeting RACS, Wollongong.

4. Current Status of Minimal Access Surgery for Achalasia, Oct 1997 G L Falk, M A Richardson, R I Harrison, G M Cain

5. Transabdominal Reoperative Fundoplication in 63 Patients, Oct 1997 G L Falk, R I Harrison, M A Richardson, G M Cain; Australian Gastroenterology Week 1997 Brisbane

6. Laparoscopic Fundoplication: A randomised control trial of division of Short and posterior vessels vs division of short gastric vessels alone, Sep 1998 ISDE World Congress Montreal Canada

7. Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy: the effect of Dor versus Toupet fundoplication, Oct 1999. Baladas H G, Smith G S, Richardson M A, Dempsey M B, Falk G L; Brisbane: Australian Gastro Week.

8. Massive Rolling Hiatus Hernia: Repair by laparoscopy, Oct 1999. Smith G S, Baladas H G, Richardson M A, Dempsey M B, Falk G L; Brisbane: Australian Gastro Week.

9. Laparoscopic Cut Collis Gastroplasty/Fundoplication, Oct 1999 Richardson M A, Smith G S, Baladas H G, Falk G L; Brisbane: Australian Gastro Week.

10. Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy/Toupet or Dor fundoplication, May 2000 Baladas H G, Smith G S, Dempsey M B, Richardson M A, Falk G L Melbourne: RACS

11. Laparoscopic duodenojejunostomy for a young man with superior mesenteric artery syndrome, Apr 2001 Isaacson JR, Smith GS, Mosse C, Borody T, Falk GL; St Louis: SAGES Meeting

12. Reoperative antireflux surgery: A review of 65 cases, May 2001 Isaacson JR, Smith GS, Falk GL; Canberra: RACS ASC.

13. Does Routine Introperative cholangiography prevent bile duct transection?, Mar 2003 Debru E, Dawson A, Leibman, S, Lee P., Richardson, M., Holinshead, J., Falk, GL.; Los Angeles: SAGES Meeting

14. Safety of laparoscopic common bile duct exploration and primary closure, Mar 2003 Debru, E., Dawson, AC., Liebman, S., Richardson, MA., Hollinshead, JW., Falk, GL; LA: SAGES Meeting

15. Laparoscopic management of SMA syndrome, May 2005 A Das, D Martin, G L Falk ASC Perth

16. Outcome of laparoscopic massive hiatal hernia repair, Sep 2007 Kelty CJ, Marasovic K, Martin DJ, Falk GL; AUGIS Cardiff UK

17. Laryngopharyngeal reflux and gastro-oesophageal reflux: a comparative quality of life study after laparoscopic fundoplication, Sep 2007 Rangiah D, Marasovic K M, Falk G L; AUGIS Cardiff UK

18. The ratio of metastatic lymph nodes to total number of nodes resected is prognostic for survival after en-bloc lymphadenopathy in oesophageal cancer, Apr 2008 Kelty C J, Martin D J, Dent O F, Falk G L; SAGES Philadelphia USA

19. The natural history following laparoscopic repair of massive hiatal hernias, Apr 2008 Kelty C J, Marasovic K M, Martin D J, Falk G L SAGES Philadelphia USA


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20. The natural history following laparoscopic repair of massive hiatal hernias, Sep 2008 Kelty C J, Marasovic K M, Martin D J, Falk G L; WCES Yokohama Japan

21. The total number of resected lymph nodes has an impact on survival in node negative oesophageal carcinoma. (eposter), May 2010 Zhu JC, Kennedy C, Falk GL; SAGES, Apr 2010, Washington U.S.A.

22. Node negative carcinoma of the oesophagus, Oct 2011 Kelty CJ, Falk GL; Belfast: AUGIS

23. Prognosis of oesophageal cancer resection: the ratio of metastatic lymph nodes to total number examined. Falk GL, Kelty C, Kennedy C, Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Vol 25 Supp 3 Oct 2010 A79

24. Massive Hiatus Hernia and Cardiac Compression Kelty C, Naoum C, Falk GL, Yiannikas J AUGIS Belfast 2011, BJS


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ABSTRACTS

1. Carotid endarterectomy: The Kinetics of Radioactive Platelet Deposition Proceedings: General Scientific Meeting RACS 1985.

2. HSV in the management of complicated duodenal ulceration. Proceedings: General Scientific Meeting RACS 1986.

3. Endoscopic Ultrasound. A New Modality in Preoperative Assessment of Oesophageal Carcinoma. 4. Laparoscopic fundoplication. Technique and in hospital management.

Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology 1992. 5. Laparoscopic fundoplication. A personal series of 30 patients.

Proceedings: Annual Scientific Meeting RACS 1992. 6. Laparoscopic exploration of the common bile duct

Proceedings: Annual Scientific Meeting RACS 1992. 7. Symptomatic review of a Personal Series of Laparoscopic Fundoplications.

Proceedings: Annual Scientific Meeting RACS 1993. 8. Routine operative cholangiography in the laparoscopic era – Incidence of Unexpected findings.

Proceedings: Annual Scientific Meeting RACS 1993. 9. Management of Bile Duct Stones in the Laparoscopic Era.

Proceedings: Annual Scientific Congress 1993. 10. Endoscopic Oesophagectomy.

Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology 1993. A27.8. 11. Use of Endoscopic Ultrasound in Oesophageal Carcinoma Staging a Prospective Analysis with

Histological Confirmation. T Pham, E Roach, G L Falk, B Jones, J Chu, M C Ngu. J of Gastro and Hep Vol. 9 No. 5 Sep/Oct 1994.

12. Symptoms Following Laparoscopic Fundoplication for Reflux. G L Falk, I P Adams. Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Vol. 9 No. 5 Sep/Oct 1994.

13. Laparoscopic Fundoplication for Reflux Disease A Report of the Technique. GL Falk, IP Adams. Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Vol. 9 No.5 Sep/Oct 1994.

14. Laparoscopic choledochotomy Proceedings: Annual Scientific Meeting RACS 1994 A 28.8

15. The Case for Routine Cholangiography Proceedings: Annual Scientific Meeting RACS 1994.

16. Laparoscopic Fundoplication: A single Operator Experience. G L Falk, I P Adams, Proceedings: I.S.D.E. Milan Aug 1995.

17. Technique of Laparoscopic Repair of Total Intrathoracic Stomach. G L Falk, I P Adams. Proceedings: I.S.D.E. Milan Aug 1995

18. Laparoscopic Fundoplication after the Learning Curve G L Falk, I P Adams. Proceedings: I.S.D.E. Milan Aug 1995.

19. Fundoplication for Massive Hiatus Hernia (Video) Proceedings: OESO Paris 1996.

20. Laparoscopic Fundoplication: Results in 206 Consecutive Patients Jun ’93-Dec ’95. Proceedings: OESO Paris 1996.

21. Detection of Chemical Changes in Barrett’s Epithelium and Adenocarcinoma of the Oesophagus by magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Barry P A, Falk G L, Mountford C E. Proceedings: OESO Paris 1996.

22. Laparoscopic Heller’s Myotomy for Achalasia Richardson M A, Harrison R I, Falk G L. ANZJ Surg (1997) 67 Suppl 105.


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23. Laparoscopic Bile Duct Exploration Moisidis E, Lim J K, Harrison R I, Falk G L, Hollinshead J W, ANZJ Surg (1997) 67 Suppl 113.

24. Laparoscopic Fundoplication – Beyond the Learning Curve Harrison R I, Adams I P, Falk G L. ANZJ Surg (1997) 67 Suppl 1 178.

25. Reoperation for failed anti reflux operation. Harrison R I, Manganas C, Richardson M A, Adams I P, Falk G L, ANZJ Surg (1997) 67 Suppl 1 180.

26. Current Status of Laparoscopic Fundoplication G L Falk, R I Harrison, I P Adams, G M Cain, Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology 1997:12:A39

27. Current Status of Minimal Access Surgery for Achalasia. G L Falk, M A Richardson, R I Harrison, G M Cain, J of Gastro and Hep 1997:12:A39

28. Transabdominal Reoperative Fundoplication Results in 63 patients G L Falk, R I Harrison, M A Richardson, G M Cain, J of Gastroenterology and Hepatology 1997:12:A130.

29. Chemical changes in Barrett’s epithelium and adenocarcinoma of the oesophagus Using 1D and 2D 1H MRS Proc. Int. Soc. Magn. Reson. Med. 1997:2:1159. Doran, C Wadstrom, P Barry, G L Falk, P Shehan, P Russell, C L Lean, R P Ekstein, C E Mountford.

30. Laparoscopic Fundoplication: A randomised control trial of division of short and Posterior vessels vs division of short gastric vessels alone. M A Richardson, G M Cain, I P Adams, G L Falk, Can J Gastroenterol Vol 12 Suppl B 383 Aug 1998.

31. Laparoscopic cut collis gastroplasty/fundoplication M A Richardson, G M Cain, I P Adams, G L Falk. Can J Gastroenterol Vol 12 Suppl B 383 Aug 1998.

32. Laparoscopic cut collis gastroplasty/fundoplication: A video M A Richardson, G M Cain, I P Adams, G L Falk, Can J Gastroenterol Vol 12 Suppl B 384 Aug 1998

33. Pathology of Barrett’s oesophagus subcategorized by 1D 1H MRS S Doran, C Wadstrom, P Barry, G L Falk, P Russell, C Lean, R P Ekstein, C E Mountford. Can J Gastroenterol Vol 12 Suppl B 568 Aug 1998.

34. Laparoscopic cut collis gastroplasty/fundoplication M A Richardson, G S Smith, H G Baladas, G L Falk, Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Vol 14 Suppl. Aug 1999

35. Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy: Effect of Dor versus Toupet fundoplication H G Baladas, G S Smith, M A Richardson, M B Dempsey, G L Falk, J of Gastro and Hep 14 (Suppl.) Aug 99

36. Massive Rolling Hiatus Hernia – Repair by Laparoscopy G S Smith, H G Baladas, M A Richardson, M B Dempsey, G L Falk, J of Gastro and Hep 14 (Suppl.) Aug 99

37. Massive Rolling Hiatus Hernia – Symptomatic and Radiological follow-up after Laparoscopic Repair in 100 Patients G S Smith, H G Baladas, M B Dempsey, M A Richardson, G L Falk, ANZJ Surg (2000) 70 (suppl.) A90

38. Laparoscopic Fundoplication: A Randomised Control Trial of Division of Short and Posterior Vessels vs Division of Short Gastric Vessels alone M A Richardson, G S Smith, H G Balidas, M B Dempsey, G L Falk, ANZJ Surg (2000) 70 (suppl.) A92

39. Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis in patients over 65 Keshava A, Smith GS, Richardson MA, Falk GL, Hollinshead J, HBP 2000: 2: 546

40. Para-Esophageal hernia – Objective follow-up after laparoscopic repair in 100 patients Smith GS, Baladas HG, Richardson MA, Dempsey MB, Falk GL, Proceedings OESO World Congress. Paris. Sep 2000

41. Laparoscopic Heller’s Myotomy: Toupet or Dor Fundoplication Baladas HG, Smith GS, Richardson MA, Dempsey MB, Falk GL, Proceedings OESO World Congress. Paris. Sep 2000


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42. Laparoscopic Fundoplication: A 5 year follow-up Baladas HG, Smith GS, Dempsey MB, Richardson MA, Falk GL, Proceedings World Congress International College of Surgeons. Singapore. Oct 2000

43. Laparoscopic Heller’s Myotomy and Fundoplication: a 6 year experience Baladas HG, Smith GS, Dempsey MB, Richardson MA, Falk GL, Proceedings World Congress International College of Surgeons. Singapore. Oct 2000

44. Video: A 26 minute laparoscopic fundoplication using the harmonic scalpel Baladas HG, Smith GS, Dempsey MB, Richardson MA, Falk GL; Proceedings World Congress International College of Surgeons. Singapore. Oct 2000

45. Video: A 40 minute laparoscopic Heller’s Myotomy and Dor Fundoplication for Achalasia Baladas HG, Smith GS, Dempsey MB, Richardson MA, Falk GL, Proceedings World Congress International College of Surgeons. Singapore. Oct 2000

46. Clinical Picture. Constipation and hiatus hernia Lancet. Oct 2000 14; 356(9238): 1306

47. Para-oesophageal Hernia: An objective follow-up after laparoscopic repair in 86 patients Smith GS, Isaacson JR, Baladas HG, Dempsey MB, Falk GL, Surgical Endoscopy (Suppl. 1) 15, 2001: 596

48. Statistical Classification Strategy (SCS) Analysis of MRS from Biopsies of Barrett’s Epithelium. Doran S, Falk GL, Lean C, Phillips J, Somorjai R, Mountford C, Proceedings: International Society for Mag. Reson. Sydney. Apr 2001

49. A possible new technique for measuring oesophageal shortening in Para-Oesophageal Hernias. Smith GS, Isaacson JR, Dempsey MB, Falk GL, ANZ Journal of Surgery. 2001:71 Suppl.

50. Five year objective and subjective review of 124 patient’s laparoscopic fundoplications Isaacson JR, Smith GS, Dempsey MB, Baladas HG, Falk GL, ANZ Journal of Surgery 2001: 71 Suppl. A56

51. Laparoscopic duodenojejunostomy for a young man with superior mesenteric artery syndrome Isaacson JR, Smith GS, Falk GL, Surgical Endoscopy (Suppl 1) 15, 2001: S 134

52. Reoperative anti reflux surgery: a review of 65 cases Isaacson JR, Smith GS, Richardson MA, Falk GL, ANZ Journal of Surgery 2001, 71 (Suppl 1), A61

53. Adenocarcinoma of the rat oesophagus in the presence of a proton pump inhibitor: a pilot study. Moore KH, Barry P, Burn J, Falk G

54. Laparoscopic excision of a Brunner’s gland hamartoma of the duodenum Baladas HG, Borody TJ, Smith GS, Dempsey MB, Richardson MA, Falk GL, Surg End 2002 16 pg 1634

55. Does Routine Introperative Cholangiography Prevent Bile Duct Transection? Debru E., Dawson AC., Leibman S, Richardson MA, Hollinshead JW, Falk GL, Surg End S274, 2003

56. Safety of Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Exploration and Primary Closure Debru E., Dawson AC, Leibman S., Richardson MA., Hollinshead JW., Falk GL., Surg Endo S274, 2003

57. Lymphadenectomy in the Surgical Management of Oesophageal Carcinoma Giffard KA, Kennedy CW, Falk GL, ANZ Journal of Surgery 2003, 73 (Suppl), A64 HP64

58. Does routine intraoperative cholangiography prevent bile duct transection? Debru E, Dawson A, Leibman S, Richardson MA, Hollinshead J, Falk GL, ANZ J of Surg 2003; HP42 A60: 73 (Suppl)

59. Safety of Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Exploration and Primary Closure Debru E, Dawson AC, Leibman S, Richardson MA, Hollinshead JW, Falk GL, J of Gastro and Hep, 2003 S274

60. Lymphadenectomy in the Surgical Management of Oesophageal Carcinoma Giffard KA, Kennedy CW, Falk GL, Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology 2003, HP14

61. Does routine intraoperative cholangiography prevent bile duct transection? Debru E, Dawson A, Leibman S, Richardson MA, Hollinshead J, Falk GL, J of Gastro and Hep 2003; S274

62. Adenocarcinoma of the rat oesophagus in the presence of duoden-oesophageal reflux and a proton pump inhibitor.


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Debru E, Smith G, Falk GL, Burn J, Dent O, ANZ J Surg 2005; 75 (suppl) A76, Proceedings. ISDEAS Bondi Dec 2004 National Meeting

63. Symptomatic and radiological follow-up after para-oesophageal hernia repair. Smith GS, Isaacson JR, Draganic BD, Baladas HG, Falk GL, Dis. of the Oeso. 2004; 17(4): 279-84

64. Junctional cancer: Classification and choice of operation G L Falk, ASC Perth May 2005 proceedings

65. Laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery for laryngopharyngeal reflux: short term results. NG Church, DJ Martin, GL Falk, ANZ J Surg. 0005 75(suppl) A76, ASC Perth May 2005 proceedings

66. Laparoscopic management of SMA syndrome Das A, Martin DJ, Falk GL ASC Perth May 2005 proceedings

67. Laryngo-pharyngeal Reflux: quality of life after laparoscopic fundoplication N Church, G Falk, D Rangiah, Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology

68. Lymphadenectomy for oesophageal cancer-predictors of survival GL Falk, David J Martin Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology

69. Serous cystadenoma causing biliary obstruction with synchronous pancreatic intraepithelial neoplasia. Kwan V, Church N, Biankin S, Norton I, Jones DB, Falk GL, Gastro. Endo. 2006 Aug; 64 (2):291-4

70. Natural history following laparoscopic repair of massive hiatus hernia Kelty C J, Marasovic K M, Martin D J, Falk G L, AUGIS Sept 2007

71. Laryngo pharyngeal reflux and gastro oesophageal reflux: a comparative QOL study after laparoscopic fundoplication. Rangiah D, Marasovic KM, Falk GL, AUGIS Sept 2007

72. Prognostic influence of invaded lymph nodes to number if nodes resected after en bloc lymphadenopathy in oesophageal carcinoma Kelty C, Martin D J, Dent O F, Falk G L, AUGIS Sept 2007

73. Natural History following laparoscopic repair of Massive Hiatus Hernia Falk GL, Marasovic KM, Martin DJ, Kelty CJ, SAGES Apr 2008

74. The ratio of metastatic lymph nodes to total number of nodes resected is prognostic for survival after en bloc oesophagectomy in oesophageal cancer.Kelty CJ, Martin DJ, Dent OF, Falk GL SAGES Apr 2008

75. Natural history following laparoscopic repair of Massive Hiatus Hernia Falk GL, Marasovic KM, Martin DJ, Kelty CJ, WCES Sep 2008

76. Prognostic influence of invaded lymph nodes to number if nodes resected after en bloc lymphadenopathy in oesophageal carcinoma Kelty C, Martin D J, Dent O F, Falk G L, WCES Sep 2008

77. Massive hiatus hernia: impact on pulmonary function Zhu J, Ing A, Falk G L et al, Surgical Endoscopy Apr 2010

78. The total number of resected lymph nodes has an impact on impact in node negative carcinoma oesophagus.

79. Node negative carcinoma oesophagus: the effect of nodal attrition Zhu J, Parker D, Kennedy CW, Falk GL, Proceedings: Annual Scientific Congress RACS May 2010

80. Improved survival with greater lymph node resection in node negative oesophageal carcinoma. Falk GL, Parker D, Zhu Jacqui, Kennedy, C., J of Gastro and Hep, Vol 25 Supp 3 Oct 2010 A78

81. Pre and post-operative manometry findings in massive hiatus hernia. Won C, Falk GL., Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Vol 25 Supp 3 Oct 2010 A105

82. Cardiac compression in patients with large hiatus hernia: a prospective evaluation of the mechanism of dyspnoea in these patients. Naoum C, Falk GL, NG ACC, Yiannikas J., J of Gastro and Hep, Vol 25 Supp 3 Oct 2010 A36

83. A prospective evaluation of the cardiac effects of large hiatus hernia: new insights into the mechanism of dyspnoea using cardiac CT. Naoum C, Falk GL et al J of Gastro and Hep, 25 (S3) Oct 2010 A36


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84. Large hiatus hernia repair: impact on shortness of breath. Falk GL, Zhu Jacqui, Kennedy C. J of Gastro and Hep , Vol 25 Supp 3 Oct 2010 A37

85. The oesophageal stents continuum – care vs wellness. Becerril G, Falk GL, J of Gastro and Hep , Vol 25 Supp 3 Oct 2010 A42

86. Mesh repair of giant hiatus hernia is not required. Falk GL, Marasovic K., Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Vol 25 Supp 3 Oct 2010 A43

87. Dynamic left atrial compression during exercise in a patient with large hiatus hernia Naoum C, Falk GL, Ing A, Yiannikas J, Heart Lung and Circulation 2010 195; S1-S268 no. 506

88. Extrinsic compression of the left atrium, pulmonary veins and coronary sinus in patients with large hiatus hernia and dyspnoea: A prospective evaluation Naoum C, Chambers J, Falk GL, Ridley L, Yiannikas J, Heart Lung and Circ. 2010; 195: S1-S268 No 428

89. Compression of the left atrium and pulmonary veins in patients with large hiatus hernia: A new insight into the mechanism of dyspnoea using echocardiography. Naoum C, Falk GL, Ing A, Yiannikas J, Heart Lung and Circulation 2010; 195

90. Compression of the Left Atrium and Pulmonary Veins in Patients with Large Hiatus Hernia: A Novel Insight into the Mechanism of Dyspnoea using Echocardiography. 2010 CSANZ: oral presentation. Naoum C, Ng ACC, Falk G, Yiannikas J

91. Extrinsic Compression of the Left Atrium, Pulmonary Veins and Coronary Sinus in Patients with Large Hiatus Hernia and Dyspnoea: A Prospective Evaluation Using Non-Coronary Cardiac Computed Tomography. 2010 CSANZ: poster Naoum C, Chambers J, Lu T, Falk G, Ridley L, Yiannikas J

92. Dynamic Left Atrial Compression During Exercise in Patients with Large Hiatus Hernia. 2010, CSANZ: poster presentation; Naoum C, Falk G, Ing A, Yiannikas J

93. Cardiac Compression in Patients with Large Hiatus Hernia: A Prospective Evaluation of the Mechanism of Dyspnoea in These Patients. GESA. 2010: oral Naoum C, Falk G, Ing A, Yiannikas J

94. A Prospective Evaluation of the Cardiac Effects of Large Hiatus Hernia: New Insights into the Mechanism of Dyspnoea using Cardiac CT. GESA. 2010: oral presentation Naoum C, Falk G, Lu T, Chambers J, Ng ACC, Ridley L, Yiannikas J

95. A Personal Series in Oesophageal Cancer Surgery: What Can We Learn? Falk G, Kelty C, Zhu J, Kennedy C. RACS 2012. ANZ Journal of Surgery 82 Suppl 1: 87.

96. Massive Hiatus Hernia Repair Without Mesh: Medium Term Outcomes and Quality of Life Gibson S, Wong S, Le Page P, Dixon A, Falk G. RACS 2012. ANZ Journal of Surgery 82 Suppl 1: 91.

97. Long-term follow-up of Recurrence and Quality of life on 475 consecutive Massive hiatus hernia repairs. R Furtado, GL Falk. 2013, ANZGOSA, Melbourne: abstract presentation

98. Mesh not required for repair of Massive hiatus – short term outcomes and quality of life. R Furtado, GL Falk. ANZGOSA, Melbourne: abstract presentation

99. Scintigraphic reflux studies as a screening tool for laryngo-pharyngeal (L-P) injury secondary to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GL Falk. ANZGOSA, Melbourne: abstract presentation


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INVITED LECTURES AND WORKSHOPS

Apr 1990: HSV in the management of Complicated Duodenal Ulceration, Combined Gastroenterology Surgery Meeting: Westmead Hospital Sydney

Nov 1990: R.A.C.S. Course in Ultrasound for Surgeons. Endoscopic Ultrasound in Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery: Westmead Hospital, Sydney

Dec 1990: Update Meeting – Interventional Endoscopy: Nepean District Hospital, Sydney

Aug 1991: Australian Society of Ultrasound Annual Meeting, Endoscopic Ultrasound in Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery: Darling Harbour, Sydney

Oct 1991: Endoscopic Ultrasound in Sydney: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney

Apr 1992: Technique and Early Results of Laparoscopic Fundoplication, Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Course: St Luke’s Hospital, Sydney

Apr 1992: Technique and Early Results of Laparoscopic Choledochotomy for Common Bile Duct Calculi, Advanced laparoscopic Surgery Course: St Luke’s Hospital, Sydney

Aug 1992: Technique and Early Results of Laparoscopic Fundoplication, Clinical Week: Concord Hospital

Aug 1992: Technique and Early Results of Laparoscopic Fundoplication, Laparoscopic Conference: Sydney Adventist Hospital

May 1993: Results of Splenic Injury Management, Annual Scientific Congress R.A.C.S.: Adelaide

May 1993: Technique of Laparoscopic Choledochotomy and Common Bile Duct Exploration, Annual Scientific Congress R.A.C.S.: Adelaide

May 1993: Results of Laparoscopic Fundoplication, Laparoscopic/Thorascopic Seminar: Austin Hospital, Melbourne

May 1993: Technique and Early Results of Endoscopic Oesophagectomy, Laparoscopic/Thorascopic Seminar: Austin Hospital, Melbourne

Sep 1993: Techniques and Results of Laparoscopic Choledochotomy, Gastroenterology Week: Melbourne

Sep 1993: Current Status of Endosurgery of the Stomach and Oesophagus, R.P.A.H. Symposium: Sydney

Oct 1994: Laparoscopic Fundoplication, Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgeons of Asia: Perth

Oct 1994: Laparoscopic Choledochotomy – Technique and Results, Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgeons of Asia: Perth

Mar 1995: Clinical and Diagnostic Pathways – Changing Face of Surgery, Post Graduate Committee in Medicine: University of Sydney

Mar 1995: Atypical Chest Pain – Advance in the Management of Reflux Disease, Clinical and Diagnostic Pathways Seminar: Sydney

Oct 1995: Current Status of Minimally Invasive Antireflux Surgery, Ku-ring-gai District Medical Association

Oct 1995: Current Status of Antireflux Surgery, Department of Gastroenterology – Concord Hospital: Sydney

Nov 1995: Common Bile Duct Exploration, Sydney Upper Gastrointestinal Society

May 1996: From Development to State of the Art Antireflux Surgery by Laparoscopy, GL Falk, Grand Rounds, Royal North Shore Hospital: Sydney Australia

Jun 1996: Management of Dyspepsia, Centre for Digestive Disease, Sydney Australia

Jun 1996: Surgical Management of Dysphagia, Sydney Dysphagia Group Sydney Australia


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Aug 1996: Contemporary Diagnosis and Management of Gastro-oesophageal Reflux, Second Australian Phoniatric Workshop Sydney

Aug 1996: Liver Surgery, Laparoscopic Fundoplication and ERCP, Graduate Certificate in Perioperative Nursing: Concord Hospital, Sydney Australia

Mar 1997: Reflux Disease – Pathophysiology Measurement and Surgical Treatment, Grand Rounds Concord Hospital, Sydney Australia

Nov 1997: Short Segment Barrett’s oesophagus, Sydney Upper Gastrointestinal Surgical Society

Nov 1997: Nissen Workshop: Christchurch Hospital, New Zealand

Mar 1998: Improving Survival in Upper GI Malignancy:Kiama, NSW Australia

May 1998: Advanced Laparoscopic Procedures

Sept 2008: The outcome of laparoscopic massive hiatus hernia repair: 11th World Congress of Endoscopic Surgery: Yokohama, Japan

Sept 2008: Oesogastric carcinoma; the ratio of malignant nodes total nodes is prognostic. 11th World Congress of Endoscopic Surgery, Yokohama, Japan

Nov 2008: Laryngopharyngeal reflux Disease, SUGGS meeting presentation: Novatel Sydney Australia

Nov 2009: Laparoscopic fundoplication: Laryngo Pharyngeal Reflux: Sydney University GI Surgical Society

Jun 2010: Improving Survival in Oesophageal Carcinoma: North Coast Gut Club, Branxton

MEETINGS CHAIRED/PANELLIST

Sep 1994: Panellist: Oesophageal Carcinoma, Australian GI Week: Sydney

Nov 1995: Panellist: Common Duct Stones, Sydney Upper GI Surgical Society

Mar 1996: Chairman: Electrical Safety in Laparoscopy, Sydney Upper GI Surgical Society

Nov 1996: Chairman: Improving Outcomes of Acute Pancreatitis, Sydney Upper GI Surgical Society

May 1997: Panellist: Management of Common Duct Calculi, Australian Scientific Congress: Brisbane, QLD

May 1998: Panellist: Laparoscopic Repair of Giant Hiatus Hernia, Australian Scientific Congress: Sydney

Nov 1998: Sydney Upper GI Surgical Society

May 2002: Panellist: Laparoscopic Hiatal Hernia Surgery, Australian Scientific Congress: Adelaide, SA

Nov 2004: Chairman: Biliary Colic and Gallstones, Sydney Upper GI Surgical Society

Dec 2004: Co-convener, Chairman: Reflux Session, ISDEAS: Sydney

May 2006: Chairman: session, Australian Scientific Congress

Oct 2006: Chairman Laparoscopic Training: ELSA Korea

Oct 2009: International Surgery Week: Adelaide South Australia

Oct 2009: Sydney Upper GI Surgical Society: Sydney

May 2012: Chairman: Thoracic Surgery and Upper GI Surgery, RACS Conference: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.


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WORKSHOPS CONVENED

Jun 1993: Chair: Endosurgery for Rural Surgeons Workshop

Aug 1995: Chairman: Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Clinical Week Committee

Sep 1997: Chairman: Anti Reflux Workshop, Demonstration operations (Fowler and Falk)

Nov 1997: Antireflux Surgical Workshop, Demonstration of laparoscopic antireflux surgery: Christchurch NZ

May 1998: Chairman: Extraperitoneal Hernia Workshop, Concord Hospital: Sydney, Australia

Oct 1998: Demonstration of laparoscopic antireflux surgery, Sir Charles Gardiner Hospital: Perth, WA

Oct 1998: Liver Workshop: Demonstration Operation, Lecture on Fundoplication: Royal Perth Hospital Perth WA

Jun 1999: Demonstration of Laparoscopic Fundoplication, Dubbo, NSW, Australia

Aug 2000: Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Workshop, Demonstration operation, Westmead Hospital: Sydney

May 2003: Sydney Advanced Laparoscopic Course, Concord Hospital/Strathfield Private Hospital: Sydney

Jul 2003: Sydney Advanced Laparoscopic Course, Concord Hospital/Strathfield Private Hospital: Sydney

Oct 2003: Sydney Advanced Laparoscopic Course, Concord Hospital/Strathfield Private Hospital: Sydney

Feb, May, Jul, Oct 2004: Sydney Advanced Laparoscopic Training Course

Dec 2004: ISDEAS National Conference, Bondi

Feb, Jun, Sep, Nov 2005: Sydney Advanced Laparoscopic Training Course

May, Sep, Oct 2006: Sydney Advanced Laparoscopic Training Course

Mar, Jun, Oct 2007:Sydney Advanced Laparoscopic Training Course


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PRESENTATIONS AT SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS

Aug 1983: The Diagnostic Aspects of Abdominal Arterio Venous Fistula. GL Falk, AC Gray-Weale, ER Lippey,

MM DeBurgh. RACS.

Aug 1984: Carotid Endarterectomy – A Preliminary Report of Early Radioactive Platelet Deposition and the

Effect of Vein Patch Angioplasty. GL Falk, AC Gray-Weale, RJ Lusby et al. RACS.

Oct 1984: Carotid Endarterectomy – Duration of Radioactive Platelet Deposition, Effects of Vein Patch

Angioplasty and Macrodex on Platelet Deposition. GL Falk, AC Gray-Weale, RJ Lusby et al. RACS

Oct 1984: Early Results of Indium 111 Platelet Response to Endarterectomy. The Duration of Platelet

Deposition and the Effects of Vein Patch Angioplasty and Dextran 70 in Canines. GL Falk, A C Gray-

Weale, RJ Lusby et al. Dept of Surg, USyd

Oct 1984: Early Results of Indium 111 Platelet Deposition in Canine Femoral Vein Interposition Grafts & the

Effect of Dextran 70 & Outflow Stenosis. GL Falk, AC Gray-Weale, RJ Lusby et al. Dept of Surg, USyd

May 1985: Carotid Endarterectomy – The Kinetics of Radioactive Platelet Deposition and Increase Platelet

Deposition by Vein Patch Angioplasty. (Awarded the Edwin J Wylie Prize). GL Falk, AC Gray-Weale,

RJ Lusby et al. General Scientific Meeting – RACS Sydney

May 1996: Highly Selective Vagotomy in the Management of Complicated Duodenal Ulceration. GL Falk, JW

Hollinshead, DJ Gillett.

Dec 1987: Highly Selective Vagotomy – Technique and Analysis of Causes of Recurrence. The role of HSV in

Complicated Duodenal Ulcer Surgery. GL Falk. The Medical Institute – Stoke on Trent, England.

Aug 1989: Highly Selective Vagotomy in the Treatment of Bleeding Duodenal Ulceration. R Brancatisano, GL

Falk, JW Hollinshead, DJ Gillett. Registrars’ Scientific Day RACS, NSW.

Aug 1990: Highly Selective Vagotomy with Treatment of Bleeding Duodenal Ulceration. R Brancatisano, GL

Falk, JW Hollinshead, DJ Gillett. State Scientific Meeting – RACS, NSW.

Aug 1990: Preliminary Experiences with Endoscopic Ultrasound in Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery. GL Falk

State Scientific Meeting – RACS, NSW.

Aug 1991: Highly Selective Vagotomy in the Management of Gastric Outlet Obstruction. A Shakeshaft, GL

Falk, DJ Gillett. Registrars’ Scientific Day – RACS

Apr 1992: Endoscopic Ultrasound – A New Modality in the Pre-operative Assessment of Oesophageal

Carcinoma. EJ Roach, DB Jones, GL Falk, J Chu, MC Ngu. Gastro Society Meeting – Adelaide

May 1992: Laparoscopic Fundoplication: Technique and In Hospital Management. GL Falk, R Brancatisano, JW

Hollinshead, J Moulton. Gastroenterological Society Meeting – RACS Canberra

Sep 1992: Laparoscopic Fundoplication: A Personal Series of 30 Patients. GL Falk. RACS Gold Coast

Sep 1992: Laparoscopic Exploration of the Common Bile Duct. G Robinson, GL Falk, J Moulton, JW Holinshead

May 1993: Symptomatic Review of a Personal Series of Laparoscopic Fundoplication. GL Falk, AJ Shakeshaft

May 1993: Routine Operative Cholangiography in the Laparoscopic Era – Unexpected Findings.


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May 1993: Management of Bile Duct Stones in the Laparoscopic Era. JW Holinshead, GL Falk, G Robinson, J

Moulton. Annual Scientific Congress – RACS Adelaide.

Sep 1993: Endoscopic Oesophagectomy. GL Falk, MJ Donnellan . Australian Gastro Meeting, Melbourne

May 1994: Laparoscopic Choldochtomy. JW Holinshead, GL Falk, G Robinson. ASC, Hobart.

May 1994: The Case for Routine Cholangiography. JW Holinshead, GL Falk, G Robinson. ASC, Hobart.

Aug 1995: The Technique of Laparoscopic Repair of Total Intrathoracic Stomach (Video). GL Falk, IP Adams.

ISDE, Milan.

Aug 1995: Laparoscopic Fundoplication: After the Learning Curve. GL Falk, IP Adams. ISDE, Milan

Sep 1995: Laparoscopic Fundoplication: After the Learning Curve. GL Falk. Concord Hospital Clinical Week

May 1996: Reoperation for failed Anti Reflux Surgery. E Moisides, JK Lim, WS Munro, GL Falk. RACS, Melb.

May 1996: Cholangitis after Roux-enY Reconstruction: Assessment of an Intussusception valve for the

prevention of enteric reflux. WS Munro, JK Lim, E Moisides, J Niu, W Hawthorn, P Horton, GL Falk.

RACS, Melb.

Sep 1996: Fundoplication for Massive Hiatus Hernia. RI Harrison, IP Adams, GL Falk. OESO Meeting, France.

Sep 1996: Laparoscopic Fundoplication – Results in 206 Consecutive Patients Jun 1993 – Dec 1995. RI

Harrison, IP Adams, GL Falk. OESO Meeting, France.

Sep 1996: Detection of Chemical Changes in Barrett’s Epithelium and Adenocarcinoma of the oesophagus by

magnetic resonance spectroscopy. PA Barry, GL Falk, CE Mountford. OESO Meeting, France.

May 1997: Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy for Achalasia. MA Richardson, RI Harrison, GL Falk. RACS, Brisbane

May 1997: Laparoscopic Bile Duct Exploration. E Moisides, JK Lim, RI Harrison, GL Falk, JW Hollinshead. RACS,

Brisbane.

May 1997: Laparoscopic Fundoplication – Beyond the Learning Curve. RI Harrison, IP Adams, GL Falk. RACS,

Brisbane

May 1997: Reoperation for failed anti reflux operation. RI Harrison, C Manganas, MA Richardson, IP Adams,

GL Falk. RACS, Brisbane.

Oct 1997: Current Status of Laparoscopic Fundoplication. GL Falk, RI Harrison, MA Richardson, IP Adams, GM

Cain. Australia Gastroenterology Week, Brisbane.

May 1998: Laparoscopic Repair of Giant Hiatus Hernia. GL Falk. Annual Scientific Congress, Sydney.

Sep 1998: Laparoscopic fundoplication: a randomized control trial of division of short and posterior gastric

vessels vs division of short gastric vessels alone. MA Richardson, GM Cain, IP Adams, GL Falk. ISDE,

Montreal, Canada.

Sep 1998: Laparscopic cut-collis Gastroplasty/Fundoplication: Video. MA Richardson, GM Cain, IP Adams, GL

Falk. ISDE, Montreal, Canada.

Nov 1998: Surgical Techniques for Reflux – a video summary. GL Falk. Sydney Upper GI Surg Society Meeting.

Nov 1998: Magnetic Resonance in Barrett’s Oesophagus. S Doran, W Lo, GM. Cain, GL Falk, C Mountford.

Sydney Upper GI Surg Society Meeting

Aug 1999: Laparoscopic cut collis gastroplasty/fundoplication. MA Richardson, GS Smith, HG Baladas, GL Falk.

GESA Meeting, Brisbane, Australia.


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Aug 1999: Massive rolling hiatus hernia – repair by laparoscopy. GS Smith, HG Baladas, MA Richardson, MB

Dempsey, GL Falk. GESA Meeting, Brisbane, Australia.

May 2000: Massive rolling hiatus hernia – symptomatic and radiological follow-up after laparoscopic repair in

100 patients. GS Smith, HG Baladas, MB Dempsey, MA Richardson, GL Falk. ASC, RACS, Melb.

May 2000: Laparoscopic fundoplication: a randomized control trial of division of short and posterior gastric

vessels vs division of short gastric vessels alone. MA Richardson, GS Smith, HG Baladas, MB

Dempsey, GL Falk. ASC, RACS, Melbourne.

Sep 2000: Para-Oesophageal Hernia: Objective follow-up after Laparoscopic Repair in 100 patients. GS

Smith, HG Baladas, MB Dempsey, MA Richardson, G.L.Falk. OESO, France.

Sep 2000: Laparoscopic Heller’s Myotomy – Toupet or Dor Fundoplication. GL Falk, HG Baladas, GS Smith,

MA Richardson, MB Dempsey. OESO, France.

Sep 2000: Laparoscopic Repair of Para-Oesophageal Hernia – A review of the Literature. GS Smith, MB

Dempsey, GL Falk. OESO, France.

Oct 2000: Laparoscopic Fundoplication: A Five Year Follow Up. HG Baladas, GS Smith, MB Dempsey, MA

Richardson, GL Falk. International College of Surgeons, Singapore

Oct 2000: Laparoscopic Heller’s Myotomy and Fundoplication: a six year experience. GL Falk, HG Baladas, GS

Smith, MB Dempsey, MA Richardson. International College of Surgeons, Singapore.

Oct 2000: Video: 26 Minute fundoplication using the harmonic scalpel. HG Baladas, GL Falk. International

College of Surgeons, Singapore.

Oct 2000: Video: 40 minute laparoscopic Heller’s Myotomy and Dor Fundoplication for achalasia. HG

Baladas, GL Falk. International College of Surgeons, Singapore.

Apr 2001: Paraoesophageal Hernia: an objective follow-up after laparoscopic repair in 86 patients. GS Smith,

JR Isaacson, HG Baladas, MB Dempsey, GL Falk. SAGES. St Louis, USA.

Apr 2001: Statistical Classification Strategy (SCS) analysis of MRS from Biopsies of Barrett’s Epithelium. S

Doran, GL Falk, C Lean, J Phillips, R Somorjai R, Mountford C. International Soc. Mag. Res., Sydney.

May 2001: A possible new technique for measuring oesophageal shortening in para-oesophageal hernias. GS

Smith, JR Isaacson, MB Dempsey, GL Falk.

May 2001: A possible new technique for measuring oesophageal shortening in para-oesophageal hernias. GS

Smith, JR Isaacson, MB Dempsey, GL Falk. RACS, Canberra, Australia.

May 2001: Five year objective and subjective review of 130 laparoscopic fundoplications. JR Isaacson, GS

Smith, MB Dempsey, HG Baladas, GL Falk. RACS, Canberra, Australia.

Mar 2003: Does routine intraoperative cholangiography prevent bile duct transection? E Debru, AC Dawson, S

Leibman, MA Richardson, JW Hollinshead, GL Falk. SAGES.

Mar 2003: Safety of Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Exploration and Primary Closure. E Debru, AC Dawson, S

Leibman, MA Richardson, JW Hollinshead, GL Falk. SAGES.

May 2003: Lymphadenectomy in the surgical management of oesophageal carcinoma. KA Giffard, CW

Kennedy, GL Falk. ASC, Brisbane, Australia.


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May 2003: Does routine intraoperative cholangiography prevent bile duct transection? E Debru, AC Dawson, S

Leibman, MA Richardson, JW Hollinshead, GL Falk. ASC, Brisbane, Australia.

Sep 2003: Long term follow up of 200 patients with massive hiatus hernias. S Leibman, E Debru, GL Falk.

OESO, Paris, France.

Sep 2003: Evaluating polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) prosthesis in a porcine hiatus hernia model. G Smith, GL

Falk, et al. OESO, Paris, France.

Oct 2003: Lymphadenectomy in the surgical management of oesophageal carcinoma. KA Giffard, CW

Kennedy, GL Falk. AGW Cairns, Australia.

Oct 2003: Does routine intraoperative cholangiography prevent bile duct transection? E Debru, AC Dawson, S

Leibman, MA Richardson, JW Hollinshead, GL Falk. AGW, Cairns, Australia.

Oct 2003: Safety of Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Exploration and Primary Closure. E Debru, AC Dawson, S

Leibman, MA Richardson, JW Hollinshead, GL Falk. AGW, Cairns, Australia.

Dec 2004: Adenocarcinoma in the rat oesophagus. E Debru, GL Falk, et al. ISDEAS Meeting Bondi.

May 2005: Laparoscopic anti reflux surgery for laryngopharyngeal reflux: Short term results. NG Church, DJ

Martin, GL Falk. ASC Perth.

May 2005: Laparoscopic anti reflux surgery for laryngopharyngeal reflux: Short term results. NG Church, DJ

Martin, GL Falk. ASC Perth.

Sep 2007: Outcome of laparoscopic massive hiatal hernia repair (MHH). CJ Kelty, KM Marasovic, DJ Martin,

GL Falk. AUGIS Cardiff.

Sep 2007: Prognostic influence of invaded lymph nodes to number of nodes resected after en bloc

lymphadenopathy in oesophageal carcinoma. CJ Kelty, DJ Martin, OF Dent, GL Falk. AUGIS Cardiff.

Apr 2008: The ratio of metastatic lymph nodes to total number of nodes resected is prognostic for survival

after en bloc lymphadenectomy in oesophageal cancer. CJ Kelty, DJ Martin, OF Dent, GL Falk.

SAGES Philadelphia USA.

Apr 2008: The natural history following laparoscopic repair of massive hiatus hernia. GL Falk, KM Marasovic,

DJ Martin, CJ Kelty. SAGES Philadelphia USA.

Sep 2008: Natural History following laparoscopic repair of Massive Hiatus Hernia. GL Falk, KM Marasovic, DJ

Martin, CJ Kelty. 11th World Congress of Endoscopic Surgery, Yokohama Japan.

Sep 2008: Ratio of metastatic nodes to total nodes prognostic in oesophageal carcinoma. GL Falk, DJ Martin,

OF Dent, CJ Kelty. 11th World Congress of Endoscopic Surgery, Yokohama Japan.

Apr 2010: Laparoscopic repair of large hiatus hernia – Impact on pulmonary function. GL Falk, JC Zhu, W

Becerril, K Marasovic, AJ Ing. SAGES Washington U.S.A.

May 2010: Prognosis of node negative oesophageal cancer. Parker, JC Zhu, C Kennedy, GL Falk. ASC Perth.

Oct 2010: Dynamic left atrial compression during exercise in patient with large hiatus hernia. National

Society of Cardiology, Adelaide South Australia.

Oct 2010: Extrinsic compression of the left atrium, pulmonary veins and coronary sinus in patients with large

hiatus hernia and dyspnoea. National Society of Cardiology Adelaide South Australia.


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Oct 2010: Compression of the left antrum and pulmonary veins in patients with large hiatus hernia. A novel

insight into the mechanism of dyspnoea using echocardiography. National Society of Cardiology.

Oct 2010: Cardiac compression in patients with large hiatus hernia: a prospective evaluation of the

mechanism of dyspnoea in these patients. C Naoum, GL Falk, C Ng, J Yiannikas. AGW, Gold Coast.

Oct 2010: A prospective evaluation of the cardiac effects of large hiatus hernia: new insights into the

mechanism of dyspnoea using cardiac CT. AGW Gold Coast Qld.

Oct 2010: Dynamic left atrial compression during exercise in a patient with large hiatus hernia. C Naoum, GL

Falk, A Ing, J Yiannikas. AGW Gold Coast Qld.

Oct 2010: Extrinsic compression of the left atrium, pulmonary veins and coronary sinus in patients with large

hiatus hernia and dyspnoea: A prospective evaluation using non-coronary cardiac computed

tomography. C Naoum, J Chambers, GL Falk, L Ridley, J Yiannikas. AGW Gold Coast Qld.

May 2011: Compression of the left atrium and pulmonary veins in patient with large hiatus hernia: A new

insight into the mechanism of dyspnoea using echocardiography. C Naoum, GL Falk, A Ing, J

Yiannikas.J Cardiol. Perth

May 2011: Cardiac compression in giant hiatus hernia. GL Falk, C Naoum, A Ing, J Chambers, L Ridley, J

Yiannikas. RACS, Adelaide.

May 2012: GL Falk, C Kennedy. ASC, RACS, Kuala Lumpur.

Sept 2012: Para-oesophageal hernia repair and cardiac function: ANZGOSA Conference, Bondi Beach, Sydney

Feb 2013: Long-term follow-up of Recurrence and Qality of life on 475 consecutive Massive hiatus hernia

repairs. R Furtado, GL Falk. ANZGOSA Conference, Melbourne.

Feb 2013: Mesh not required for repair of Massive hiatus – short term outcomes and quality of life. R

Furtado, GL Falk. ANZGOSA Conference, Melbourne.

Feb 2013: Scintigraphic reflux studies as a screening tool for laryngo-pharyngeal (L-P) injury secondary to

gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GL Falk. ANZGOSA Conference, Melbourne.


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TEACHING COMMITMENTS

UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY

1983-cont: Clinical Tutor in Surgery

1989-cont: Undergraduate Lectures in Surgery: Oesophageal Surgery, Gastric Surgery, Biliary Surgery, Hepatic Surgery

1990-cont: Undergraduate Examiner in Surgery

ROYAL AUSTRALASIAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS

Advanced Training Course – Sydney

1988-cont: Lecturer, Examiner

1989-91: Co-ordinator, Concord Hospital

1990-cont: NSW State Committee Training Program: Lectures in Upper GI Surgery

1993: Convener: Endoscopy for Rural Surgeons Workshop

CONCORD HOSPITAL

1989-91: JMO Educational Program: Chairman and Lecturer

1985-cont: Post Basic Nursing Lectures in Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery

1992-cont: Operation Room Nurses Lectures in Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery

1989-cont: Weekly training round and meeting for R.A.C.S. Fellowship Candidates

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL Examiner

INTERNATIONAL

Faculty: Endosurgical Training Centre, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

SYDNEY ADVANCED LAPAROSCOPIC TRAINING COURSE

Chairman: Four week long courses held per year


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COMMITTEE SERVICE 1983: Federal Executive, Repatriation Department Medical Officers Association

1989-91: Concord Hospital: Operating Theatre Committee, Peer Review Committee, Library Committee, Infection Control Committee, Drug Committee, JMO Training Committee

1991-92: Auburn District Hospital: Trauma Committee

1991: Executive: Organizing Committee GSM Sydney R.A.C.S.

1992-95: Strathfield Private Hospital: Medical Records Committee

1995-98: Executive: Sydney Upper G.I. Society

1995-96: Executive: Medical Staff Association – Concord Hospital

1995: Chairman: Concord Hospital Clinical Week Committee

1995-2007: Strathfield Private Hospital: Operating Theatre Committee

1996-cont: Concord Hospital: Medical Advisory Committee, Executive Division of Surgery

2001-2007: Strathfield Private Hospital: Chairman – Credentials Committee

2003-2005: Mayne Health: Chairman – State Medical Advisory Committee, Member – National M.A.C. Mayne Health

2003-cont: Executive: Concord Hospital Department of Surgery

MEMBERSHIP OF MEDICAL ASSOCIATIONS 1. International Society for Diseases of the Oesophagus (ISDE)

2. Australian Medical Association

3. Gastroenterological Society of Australia

4. Sydney Upper Gastrointestinal Surgical Society

5. Section of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery: RACS

6. Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract (SSAT)

7. Australia and New Zealand Gastro-Oesophageal Surgery Association (ANZGOSA) Past Member: IHPB, SIC, COSA, SAGES.


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SURGICAL CONFERENCES ATTENDED 1982-2010

Mar 1998: International Meeting on Gastric Carcinogenesis, London U K

Mar 1988: British Society of Gastroenterology, London U K

Jun 1988: World Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Conference, Amsterdam Netherlands

May 1989: General Surgical Meeting RACS, Melbourne

Feb 1990: Hong Kong Surgical Forum, Hong Kong

Aug 1991: World Congress in Gastroenterology, Darling Harbour Sydney

May 1992: General Surgical Meeting RACS, Canberra

May 1993: Annual Scientific Congress RACS, Adelaide

Sep 1993: Australian Gastroenterology Week, Melbourne

May 1994: Annual Scientific Congress RACS, Hobart

Sep 1994: Australian Gastroenterology Week, Sydney

Oct 1994: Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgeons of Asia, Perth

Aug 1995: 6th World Congress – International Society, Diseases of the Oesophagus, Milan, Italy

Sep 1996: “Cardio oesophageal junction,” OESO World Congress, Paris, France

May 1997: Annual Scientific Congress, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Brisbane

Oct 1997: Australian Gastroenterology Week, Brisbane

May 1998: Annual Scientific Congress, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Sydney

Sep 1998: International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus, Montreal, Canada

Oct 1999: Sydney Upper Gastrointestinal Surgical, Australian Gastroenterology Week, Brisbane

Oct 1999: American College of Surgeons Meeting, San Francisco

May 2000: Sydney Upper Gastrointestinal Surgical, Annual Scientific Congress, R.A.C.S. Melbourne

May 2000: International HPB Meeting, Brisbane

Nov 2000: Sydney Upper Gastrointestinal Surgical, Novatel Sydney

Dec 2000: IDEAS Conference, Noosa

May 2001: Digestive Diseases Week, Atlanta

Oct 2001: Annual Scientific Congress, Canberra

May 2002: Annual Scientific Congress, Adelaide

Nov 2002: Conference on Surgical Oncology, Sydney

Dec 2002: IDEAS Conference, Lorne Vic

May 2003: Annual Scientific Congress, Brisbane


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Sep 2003: OESO World Congress, Paris, France

Oct 2003: Australian Gastroenterology Week, Cairns, Australia

Mar 2004: SAGES, Denver

Jan 2004: Reflux Laryngitis, Sydney

Nov 2004: SUGGS, Sydney

Dec 2004: ISDEAS, Sydney

May 2005: ASC, Perth

Nov 2005: AGITG, Sydney

Nov 2006: SUGGS, Sydney

May 2006: ASC, Sydney

Sep 2006: OESO, Avignon, France

Oct 2006: ELSA, Seoul, Korea

Feb 2007: ISDEAS, Adelaide

Nov 2008: ANZ GOSA / LOSA Gastro-oesophageal Cancer Meeting

Nov 2009: Surgical Humidification: Clinical Research Forum , Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Auckland, NZ

Apr 2010: SAGES Washington USA

Jun 2010: North Coast Gut Club

Oct 2010: Australian Gastroenterology Week, Gold Coast

Jan 2011: TIF Training Course, Denver USA

Jan 2011: Oesophageal Laboratory, Denver USA

Feb 2011: HALO Training Program, Barax/Device Technologies, Bankstown

May 2011: RACS Meeting, Adelaide

Weekly: Multidisciplinary / Upper Gastro Intestinal Unit meetings, Concord Repatriation and General Hospital

Fortnightly: Multidisciplinary GI Cancer Team Meetings, Sydney Adventist Hospital Wahroonga NSW


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VISITS TO INTERNATIONAL SURGICAL CENTRES

1987-1997: Walton Hospital Liverpool U.K. Dr. N Krasner, Endoscopic Laser Therapy University College Hospital London U.K. Dr. S. Brown, Dr. Hertzer, Endoscopic Laser Therapy East Birmingham Chest Hospital U.K. Mr. H. Matthews, Mr. I. Adams, Anti-Reflux Surgery Oesophageal Surgery, Oesophageal Lab Hope Hospital Manchester U.K. Mr. J. Bancewicz, Anti-Reflux Surgery, Oesophageal Lab Creighton University Omaha USA. Dr. T. De Meester, Anti-Reflux Surgery, Oesophageal Lab

1989: University Medical College Sapporo Japan. Professor Fukuda, Endo U/S, Dr. Hirao, Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Endoscopic Resection of Gastric Cancer. Tokyo Women’s Medical College Tokyo Japan. Prof Suzuki, E U/S, Oesophageal disease Prince of Wales Hospital Hong Kong. Mr. Joseph Leung, Endoscopy, ERCP Endo U/S

1990: Queen Mary Hospital Hong Kong. Professor John Wong, Senior Lecturer Dr. S. T. Fan,Oesophageal Surgery Hepatic Surgery (funded by NSW State Cancer Council)

2006: National Cancer Centre, Tokyo. Endoscopic resection gastric cancer National Cancer Institute, Tokyo Laparoscopic gastric cancer resection, attendance in OR and ward rounds,special sessions with ceramic knife

2011: Dr R Bell, Denver. Trans-ORAL Incisionless Fundoplication

2011: Sandhill Laboratories Denver USA Impedance monitoring, high resolution manometry

COURSES ATTENDED

Feb 1988: Peptic Ulcer Workshop, Keele UK

Feb 1988: Screening of Surgical Disease, Liverpool U K

Mar 1989: Update in Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, St. Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne

Aug 1990: Endoscopy Weekend: World Congress in Gastroenterology, Darling Harbour

Aug 1990: Liver Course: World Congress in Gastroenterology, Darling Harbour

Nov 1990: Laparoscopic Surgery, Sydney Hospital

Jul 1991: Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Course, Sydney Adventist Hospital

Nov 1991: Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Course, Sydney Hospital

May 1993: Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Seminar, Austin Hospital Melbourne

Feb 1994: ERCP and Hepato-Biliary Meeting, Royal Melbourne Hospital


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2001: ERCP and Hepato-biliary endoscopy, St Vincent’s Hospital Darlinghurst

Jun 2002: RACS Risk Management Workshop, Sydney

Oct 2008: Continuing Education, Port Douglas

Sep 2009: International Surgical Week Adelaide

Oct 2009: RACS Australian Gastroenterology week, Sydney

Nov 2009: Frontiers in Barrett’s Oesophagus & Oesophageal Cancer, St Vincent’s Hospital

Jan 2010: Transoral Fundoplication, Denver USA

DISCLOSURE 1980’s: Support from Autosuture to GE research fund

1990’s: Astra zeneca support DDW. Ethicon ACS meeting San Francisco

Early 2000s Ethicon support to Sydney advanced laparoscopy course

2010: Support from endogastric solutions: travel to training session, Denver, USA

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