Anita Skandarajah

Overall survival comparing laparoscopic to open surgery for right-sided colon cancer: propensity score inverse probability weighting population study

Dilshan K Udayasiri, Richard Hiscock, Ian T Jones, Anita Skandarajah, Ian P Hayes

Journal article  |  2023  |  ANZ JOURNAL OF SURGERY

BACKGROUND: This retrospective cohort study reports on overall survival and short-term complications, comparing laparoscopic to op..

Risk factors for acute colonic pseudo-obstruction after caesarean section: A retrospective case-control study.

Elisa Ford, Michael Bozin, Susan Shedda, Jacob McCormick, Anita Skandarajah, Thomas Cade

Journal article  |  2023  |  Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol

BACKGROUND: Pregnancy and caesarean section are known to predispose to the development of acute colonic pseudo-obstruction (ACPO),..

Patient-reported outcomes post prophylactic risk-reducing mastectomy: improved breast and psychosocial satisfaction yet poorer physical well-being.

Kristy Mansour, Patricia Calder, Dean Trotter, Eldon Mah, Robert Tasevski, Laura Chin-Lenn, Brian Yue, Bruce Mann, Anita Skandarajah

Journal article  |  2023  |  ANZ J Surg

BACKGROUND: Few studies have investigated patient-reported outcomes (PROs) for patients with high breast cancer risk undergoing el..

Primary results of ANZ 1002 : Post-operative Radiotherapy Omission in Selected Patients with Early breast Cancer Trial (PROSPECT) following pre-operative breast MRI

B Mann, A Rose, J Hughes, A Skandarajah, A Murugasu, A Spillane, B Chua, N Zdenkowski, H Badger, H Braggett, V Gebski, R Eggins, A Park, J Collins

Journal article  |  2022  |  European Journal of Cancer

Socioeconomic disadvantage and its impact on colorectal cancer in Australia: a scoping review

Nicole Li Tham, Anita Skandarajah, Ian Paul Hayes

Journal article  |  2022  |  ANZ JOURNAL OF SURGERY

BACKGROUND: Social disparities in cancer survival have been demonstrated in Australia despite a universal healthcare insurance sys..

Primary results of ANZ 1002: Post-operative radiotherapy omission in selected patients with early breast cancer trial (PROSPECT) following pre-operative breast MRI.

Bruce Mann, Allison Rose, Janemary Hughes, Anita R Skandarajah, Anand Murugasu, Andrew John Spillane, Boon Hui Chua, Nicholas Zdenkowski, Helen Braggett, Heath Badger, Renee Eggins, Val Gebski, Allan Park, Kaley Schwartz, Arlene Mou, John Collins

Journal article  |  2022  |  Journal of Clinical Oncology

572 Background: Selective use of radiotherapy (RT) after surgery for early breast cancer (EBC) has been an elusive goal. The role..

Hospital Acquired Infections in Surgical Patients: Impact of COVID-19-Related Infection Prevention Measures

Nicole Tham, Timothy Fazio, Douglas Johnson, Anita Skandarajah, Ian P Hayes

Journal article  |  2022  |  WORLD JOURNAL OF SURGERY

BACKGROUND: Hospital acquired infections are common, costly, and potentially preventable adverse events. This study aimed to deter..

Abstract P3-09-02: Mutational assessment of newly diagnosed breast cancer using Germline and tumor genomICs

Dilanka L De Silva, Anita R Skandarajah, Michelle Sinclair, Maira Kentwell, Lisa Devereux, Magnus Zeethoven, Kirsten Hogg, Luxi Lal, Lesley Stafford, Paul A James, Geoffrey J Lindeman, Gregory B Mann, Ian G Campbell

Journal article  |  2022  |  Cancer Research

Abstract Background :For patients with newly diagnosed breast cancer, real-time identification of pathogenic germli..

Colorectal cancer databases and registries in Australia: what data is available?

Nicole Tham, Anita Skandarajah, Ian P Hayes

Journal article  |  2021  |  ANZ JOURNAL OF SURGERY

BACKGROUND: There are multiple data sources relating to colorectal cancer (CRC) nationwide. Prospective clinical cancer databases,..

Transanal total mesorectal excision: is there a problem with using case series to assess new operative techniques?

Dilshan K Udayasiri, Anita Skandarajah, Ian P Hayes

Journal article  |  2021  |  ANZ JOURNAL OF SURGERY