Anita Skandarajah

Impact of hospital geographic remoteness on overall survival after colorectal cancer resection using state-wide administrative data

Dilshan K Udayasiri, Caroline MacCallum, Nigel Da Silva, Anita Skandarajah, Ian P Hayes

Journal article  |  2020  |  ANZ Journal of Surgery

BACKGROUND: This study aimed to use administrative data (AD) linked to the Victorian death index (VDI) to report on overall long-t..

Impact of hospital geographic remoteness on short-term outcomes after colorectal cancer resection using state-wide administrative data

Dilshan K Udayasiri, Caroline MacCallum, Nigel Da Silva, Anita Skandarajah, Ian P Hayes

Journal article  |  2020  |  ANZ Journal of Surgery

Radiation-Associated Thyroid Cancer Surveillance and Management in a Cohort of Late Effects Patients

Eva Koo, Michael A Henderson, Mary Dwyer, Anita R Skandarajah

Journal article  |  2020  |  World Journal of Surgery

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Compared to the general population, the incidence of thyroid cancer in childhood and adolescent and young adu..

Missed opportunities and challenges for surgical breast cancer research in the era of personalized cancer treatment

Isabel T Rubio, Michalis Kontos, MTFD Vrancken-Peeters, Roman Rouzier, Anita R Skandarajah, Viviana Galimberti, Niels Kroman, Carmela Caballero, Shinji Ohno

Journal article  |  2020  |  European Journal of Surgical Oncology

The inferiority of noninferiority trials

Dilshan K Udayasiri, Anita Skandarajah, Ian P Hayes

Journal article  |  2020  |  ANZ Journal of Surgery

Study of colorectal cancer resection patterns across the state of Victoria using validated administrative data algorithms

Caroline MacCallum, Nigel Da Silva, Anita Skandarajah, Ian Hayes

Journal article  |  2020  |  ANZ Journal of Surgery

BACKGROUND: Administrative data provide a unique opportunity to examine whole-of-state colorectal cancer (CRC) data. The purpose o..

Laparoscopic Compared With Open Resection for Colorectal Cancer and Long-term Incidence of Adhesional Intestinal Obstruction and Incisional Hernia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Dilshan K Udayasiri, Anita Skandarajah, Ian P Hayes

Journal article  |  2020  |  Diseases of the Colon & Rectum

BACKGROUND: Incisional hernia and adhesional intestinal obstruction are important complications of laparoscopic and open resection..

A systematic review of risk-reducing cancer surgery outcomes for hereditary cancer syndromes

Oliver Peacock, Peadar S Waters, Jaime Otero de Pablos, Alex Boussioutas, Anita Skandarajah, Jonathan A Simpson, Satish K Warrier, Alexander G Heriot

Journal article  |  2019  |  European Journal of Surgical Oncology

Cancer predisposition genes are rare mutations that confer a high risk of cancer. For many hereditary cancer syndromes, risk reduc..

Radioactive iodine ablation post differentiated thyroid cancer surgery: an analysis of use and impact of the American Thyroid Association guidelines

Yi Sia, Rajiv Dave, Daniel Nour, Julie A Miller, Anita R Skandarajah, Robert Tasevski

Journal article  |  2019  |  ANZ Journal of Surgery

BACKGROUND: The 2009 American Thyroid Association (ATA) three-tiered risk stratification, and its updated version in 2015, provide..

Elective colectomy after acute diverticulitis: an international comparison

MK-Y Hong, AR Skandarajah, MP Joy, IP Hayes

Journal article  |  2019  |  Colorectal Disease

AIM: Routine elective colectomy after acute diverticulitis is not recommended, yet significant numbers are still being performed. ..

Accuracy of administrative coding data in colorectal cancer resections and short-term outcomes

Caroline MacCallum, Nigel Da Silva, Peter Gibbs, Benjamin NJ Thomson, Anita Skandarajah, Ian Hayes

Journal article  |  2018  |  ANZ Journal of Surgery

Factors influencing reoperation following breast-conserving surgery

Andrew Philpott, Joshua Wong, Kenneth Elder, Alexandra Gorelik, G Bruce Mann, Anita Skandarajah

Journal article  |  2018  |  ANZ Journal of Surgery

The Value of Clinical Colorectal Cancer Registries in Colorectal Cancer Research A Systematic Review

Caroline MacCallum, Anita Skandarajah, Peter Gibbs, Ian Hayes

Journal article  |  2018  |  JAMA Surgery

Development and pilot testing of a Decision Aid (DA) for women with early-stage breast cancer considering contralateral prophylactic mastectomy

B Ager, J Jansen, D Porter, KA Phillips, R Glassey, P Butow

Journal article  |  2018  |  The Breast

Single-cell profiling of breast cancer T cells reveals a tissue-resident memory subset associated with improved prognosis

Peter Savas, Balaji Virassamy, Chengzhong Ye, Agus Salim, Christopher P Mintoff, Franco Caramia, Roberto Salgado, David J Byrne, Zhi L Teo, Sathana Dushyanthen, Ann Byrne, Lironne Wein, Stephen J Luen, Catherine Poliness, Sophie S Nightingale, Anita S Skandarajah, David E Gyorki, Chantel M Thornton, Paul A Beavis, Stephen B Fox, et al.

Journal article  |  2018  |  Nature Medicine

F-18-FDG-Avid Thyroid Incidentalomas: The Importance of Contextual Interpretation

David A Pattison, Michael Bozin, Alexandra Gorelik, Michael S Hofman, Rodney J Hicks, Anita Skandarajah

Journal article  |  2018  |  Journal of Nuclear Medicine

One-stop thyroid nodule clinic with same-day fine-needle aspiration cytology improves efficiency of care

Rajeshbhai Patel, Anita R Skandarajah, Alexandra Gorelik, Matthew J Shears, Robert Tasevski, Julie A Miller

Journal article  |  2018  |  ANZ Journal of Surgery

Selective prophylactic calcium supplementation reduces length of stay after total thyroidectomy

J Osborne, A Papachristos, A Skandarajah, A Gorelik, D Hng, J Miller

Journal article  |  2017  |  World Journal of Endocrine Surgery

Administrative data: what surgeons should know about big data

Michael K-Y Hong, Anita R Skandarajah, Ian P Hayes

Journal article  |  2017  |  ANZ Journal of Surgery

International Variation in Emergency Operation Rates for Acute Diverticulitis: Insights into Healthcare Value

Michael KY Hong, Anita R Skandarajah, Rose D Higgins, Omar D Faiz, Ian P Hayes

Journal article  |  2017  |  World Journal of Surgery

Patient and medical barriers preclude uptake of tamoxifen preventative therapy in women with a strong family history

Anita R Skandarajah, Susan Thomas, Kylie Shackleton, Laura Chin-Lenn, Geoffrey J Lindeman, G Bruce Mann

Journal article  |  2017  |  The Breast

Changes in the management of liver trauma leading to reduced mortality: 15-year experience in a major trauma centre

Kary Suen, Anita R Skandarajah, Brett Knowles, Rodney Judson, Benjamin N Thomson

Journal article  |  2016  |  ANZ Journal of Surgery

Impact of introduction of an acute surgical unit on management and outcomes of small bowel obstruction

Anton M Musiienko, Rose Shakerian, Alexandra Gorelik, Benjamin NJ Thomson, Anita R Skandarajah

Journal article  |  2016  |  ANZ Journal of Surgery

Contralateral prophylactic mastectomy (CPM): A systematic review of patient reported factors and psychological predictors influencing choice and satisfaction

Brittany Ager, Phyllis Butow, Jesse Jansen, Kelly-Anne Phillips, David Porter

Journal article  |  2016  |  The Breast

A prospective study comparing digital breast tomosynthesis with digital mammography in surveillance after breast cancer treatment

Joseph Sia, Kate Moodie, Mathias Bressel, Eddie Lau, David Gyorki, Anita Skandarajah, Boon Chua

Journal article  |  2016  |  European Journal of Cancer

Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis: a medical or surgical disease of the breast?

Anita Skandarajah, Leah Marley

Journal article  |  2015  |  ANZ Journal of Surgery

Outcomes in emergency general surgery following the introduction of a consultant-led unit

R Shakerian, BN Thomson, A Gorelik, IP Hayes, AR Skandarajah

Journal article  |  2015  |  British Journal of Surgery

Management and Prevention of Breast Cancer After Radiation to the Chest for Childhood, Adolescent, and Young Adulthood Malignancy

Eva Koo, Michael A Henderson, Mary Dwyer, Anita R Skandarajah

Journal article  |  2015  |  Annals of Surgical Oncology

Emergency Management of Gallbladder Disease: Are Acute Surgical Units the New Gold Standard?

Rose Shakerian, Anita Skandarajah, Alexandra Gorelik, Benjamin Thomson

Journal article  |  2015  |  World Journal of Surgery

Operative intervention rates for acute diverticulitis: a multicentre state-wide study

Michael K-Y Hong, Andrew M Tomlin, Ian P Hayes, Anita R Skandarajah

Journal article  |  2015  |  ANZ Journal of Surgery

Silicone Vs. Water-Based Lubricant for Symptomatic Vaginal Dryness After Breast Cancer: Preliminary Findings From a Randomized Trial

Martha Hickey, Kathrine Allardice, Lisa Wolke, Anita Skandarajah, Jennifer Marino

Conference Proceedings  |  2015  |  REPRODUCTIVE SCIENCES

Radiation fear: Impact on compliance with trauma imaging guidelines in the pregnant patient

Rose Shakerian, Benjamin N Thomson, Rodney Judson, Anita R Skandarajah

Journal article  |  2015  |  Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery

Sustained Weight Loss After Gastric Banding Revision for Pouch-Related Problems

Melissa M Beitner, Christine J Ren-Fielding, Marina S Kurian, Bradley F Schwack, Anita R Skandarajah, Benjamin N Thomson, Andrew R Baxter, H Leon Pachter, George A Fielding

Journal article  |  2014  |  Annals of Surgery

Sexuality after breast cancer: Comparison of silicon-based versus water-based lubricants to address vaginal dryness during sexual activity

Jennifer L Marino, Lisa Wolke, Anita Skandarajah, Martha Hickey

Conference Proceedings  |  2013  |  MENOPAUSE-THE JOURNAL OF THE NORTH AMERICAN MENOPAUSE SOCIETY

Selective use of whole breast radiotherapy after breast conserving surgery for invasive breast cancer and DCIS

Anita R Skandarajah, G Bruce Mann

Journal article  |  2013  |  The Surgeon

Is symptomatic hypocalcaemia avoidable after total thyroidectomy?

M-O Tan, A Skandarajah

Conference Proceedings  |  2013  |  BRITISH JOURNAL OF SURGERY

Improving the impact of didactic resident training with online spaced education

David E Gyorki, Tim Shaw, James Nicholson, Caroline Baker, Meron Pitcher, Anita Skandarajah, Eva Segelov, G Bruce Mann

Journal article  |  2013  |  ANZ Journal of Surgery

Angiosarcoma of the breast: A difficult surgical challenge

Aaron Hui, Michael Henderson, David Speakman, Anita Skandarajah

Journal article  |  2012  |  The Breast

The role of magnetic resonance imaging in early breast cancer

Anita R Skandarajah, G Bruce Mann

Journal article  |  2012  |  Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology

Lithium-Associated Hyperparathyroidism: Surgical Strategies in the Era of Minimally Invasive Parathyroidectomy

Anita R Skandarajah, F Fausto Palazzo, Jean-Francois Henry

Journal article  |  2011  |  World Journal of Surgery

Preoperative Vitamin D Deficiency Predicts Postoperative Hypocalcemia After Total Thyroidectomy

James Kirkby-Bott, Haridimos Markogiannakis, Anita Skandarajah, Matthew Cowan, Bill Fleming, Fausto Palazzo

Journal article  |  2011  |  World Journal of Surgery

Should Routine Analysis of the MEN1 Gene be Performed in all Patients with Primary Hyperparathyroidism Under 40 Years of Age?

Anita Skandarajah, Anne Barlier, Nathalie Morlet-Barlat, Frederic Sebag, Alain Enjalbert, Bernard Conte-Devolx, Jean-Francois Henry

Journal article  |  2010  |  World Journal of Surgery

Do all patients require radiotherapy after breast-conserving surgery?

Anita R Skandarajah, G Bruce Mann

Journal article  |  2010  |  Cancers

Radiotherapy following breast conservation is routine in the treatment of breast cancer. This creates a large demand for radiother..

The Role of Intraoperative Radiotherapy in Solid Tumors

AR Skandarajah, AC Lynch, JR Mackay, S Ngan, AG Heriot

Journal article  |  2009  |  Annals of Surgical Oncology

Benign papilloma on core biopsy requires surgical excision

Anita Rohini Skandarajah, Lee Field, Arlene Yuen Larn Mou, Malcolm Buchanan, Jill Evans, Stewart Hart, Gregory Bruce Mann

Journal article  |  2008  |  Annals of Surgical Oncology

Preoperative loco-regional imaging in rectal cancer

Anita R Skandarajah, Joe J Tjandra

Journal article  |  2006  |  ANZ Journal of Surgery

Proteomic analysis of colorectal cancer: discovering novel biomarkers

Anita R Skandarajah, Robert L Moritz, Joe J Tjandra, Richard J Simpson

Journal article  |  2005  |  Expert Review in Proteomics

Proteomic analysis of colorectal cancer: Prefractionation strategies using two-dimensional free-flow electrophoresis

RL Moritz, AR Skandarajah, H Ji, RJ Simpson

Journal article  |  2005  |  Comparative and Functional Genomics

Proteomic analysis of colorectal cancer: prefractionation strategies using two-dimensional free-flow electrophoresis

RL Moritz, AR Skandarajah, H Ji, RJ Simpson

Conference Proceedings  |  2005  |  Comparative and Functional Genomics

Lymphocytic hypophysitis mimicking pituitary macroadenoma

A Skandarajah, WH Ng, M Gonzales, AH Kaye

Journal article  |  2002  |  Journal of Clinical Neuroscience

Strain-rate effects in pressuremeter testing using a cuboidal shear device: experiments and modeling

D Penumadu, A Skandarajah, JL Chameau

Journal article  |  1998  |  Canadian Geotechnical Journal

The objective of the present research was to study the effect of rate of probe expansion in pressuremeter testing for cohesive soi..