ANZ Journal of Surgery is the leading publication for surgical research in Australia and New Zealand. Published by Wiley on behalf of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, we provide a medium for the publication of peer-reviewed original contributions related to clinical practice and/or research in all fields of surgery and related disciplines. The journal also provides a programme of continuing education for surgeons. Our Editorial Board is made up of specialists and all articles are peer-reviewed by at least two researchers expert in the relevant field.

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A Scoping Review on the Data Utility, Clinical Impact, and Cost of Multidisciplinary Team Meetings for Pancreatic Cancer

Que Wuttivat Sabmeethavorn, Amy Sylivris, Rachael Mackie, Geertje Noë, Julie Chu, Belinda Lee, Benjamin Paul Timothy Loveday, 
  •  18 July 2025

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A Scoping Review on the Data Utility, Clinical Impact, and Cost of Multidisciplinary Team Meetings for Pancreatic Cancer Issue ,

Pancreatic Cancer Multidisciplinary team meetings (PCMDMs) should aim for a “Goldilocks” point, where sufficient data are available to make a plan—without wasting resources collecting extraneous information. PCMDMs should focus on cases where they have the most impact, such as borderline resectable disease and inclusion of patients in clinical trials/registries.

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Effects of Complex Ventral Hernia and Stoma on Body Image and Interpersonal Relationships

Bing Wang, Sameer Mohammad Khan, Femi E. Ayeni, Anita Jacombs, 
  •  18 July 2025
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Evaluating the Impact of Mental Disorders on Outcomes Following Esophagectomy for Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Dimitrios Papaconstantinou, Theano Perri, Nikolaos Christodoulou, Orestis Lyros, Dimosthenis Chrysikos, Efstathia Liatsou, Georgios D. Lianos, Michail Mitsis, Vasileios Tatsis, Ioannis Karavokyros, Dimitrios Schizas, 
  •  16 July 2025

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Evaluating the Impact of Mental Disorders on Outcomes Following Esophagectomy for Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Issue ,

Psychiatric comorbidities increase mortality risk by 33% in patients undergoing esophageal cancer surgery. Nearly 30% develop postoperative psychiatric disorders–most commonly anxiety–underscoring the need for routine screening and integrated mental health support.

GENERAL SURGERY

General Surgical Management of Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding in a Rural Setting—A Case for Establishing a Local Management Guideline

Prahalath Sundaram, Alexandra Zalums, Nestor Sabat, Rakin Rahman, Mahanama Dissanayake, Theophilus I. Emeto, 
  •  16 July 2025

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General Surgical Management of Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding in a Rural Setting—A Case for Establishing a Local Management Guideline Issue ,

Graphical summary of retrospective study looking at general surgical management of acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB) in a rural setting.

PERSPECTIVE

Cybersecurity Should be a Routine Component of Healthcare Provider Education

Benjamin Piotrowski, Ishith Seth, Joshua Kovoor, Mathew Jacob, Toby Gilbert, 
  •  14 July 2025
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First worldwide report on rectal resections with Hugo™ surgical system: description of docking angles and tips for an effective setup

Damiano Caputo MD, FACS, Roberto Cammarata MD, Tommaso Farolfi MD, Roberto Coppola MD, FACS, Vincenzo La Vaccara PhD, FACS, 
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The impact of electric scooters in Melbourne: data from a major trauma service

Jevan Cevik BBiomedSc, MD, David Read CSC, MBBS, MEpid(Dist), FRACS, Mark Putland MBBS, FACEM, GradCertEmergHealth, GradCertClinResMeth, MPH, Timothy Fazio MBBS, MIS, FRACP, FAIDH, CHIA, Kellie Gumm CNC MedGradDipHIthProm, CertICU, DipNursing, Amrita Varma PhD, GradDipClinRes, Roselyn Santos, Anand Ramakrishnan MBBS, MD, MPH, FRACS(Plas), 
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Endorobotic submucosal dissection of rectal lesions using the single port robot DaVinci-SP: initial experience of the first 10 cases

Ilker Ozgur MD, Ju Yong Cheong MBBS, PhD, David Liska MD, Stefan Holubar MD, Michael A. Valante MD, Scott R. Steele MD, MBA, Emre Gorgun MD, MBA, 

Examining the role of ChatGPT in the management of distal radius fractures: insights into its accuracy and consistency

Christopha J Knee MD, Ryan J Campbell MD, MTrauma, David J Graham MBBS, FRACS (Orth), Cameron Handford MBBS (Hons), FRACS (Orth), Michael Symes MBBS, FRACS (Orth), Brahman S Sivakumar MBBS, FRACS (Orth), 
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Long‐term survival following cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy in Waikato, Aotearoa New Zealand: a 12‐year experience

Rennie Xinrui Qin MBChB, BMedSc (Hons), MPH, Jia Hui Lim MBChB, Jasen Ly MBChB, FRACS, Jesse Fischer MBChB, MMedSc, FRACS, Nicholas Smith MBChB, FRACS, Mosese Karalus MBChB, Linus Wu MBChB, FRACS, Roelef van Dalen MBChB, FRACS, Simione Lolohea MBChB, FRACS, 
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Occupational hazards and pregnancy in orthopaedics: female surgeons are at increased risk of infertility and pregnancy complications

Elizabeth Garcia BSc, MBBS, FRACS, Avanthi Mandaleson MBBS, FRACS, Katherine Stannage MBBS, FRACS, Nicole Williams BMed, FRACS, 

Mandibular condylar fractures: a 5‐year retrospective analysis comparing open versus closed reduction

David Thean BDSc (Hons), MD, Frank Chang BDS, MBChB, FRACDS (OMS), 
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Prophylactic negative pressure wound therapy to improve wound healing rates following ileostomy closure: a randomized controlled trial

Thomas Tiang FRACS, Corina Behrenbruch PhD, Jawed Noori FRACS, David Lam FRACS, Madhu Bhamidipaty FRACS, Michael Johnston FRACS, Rodney Woods FRACS, Basil D'Souza FRACS, 

Using artificial intelligence to predict choledocholithiasis: can machine learning models abate the use of MRCP in patients with biliary dysfunction?

Joshua Blum MBBS, Sam Hunn MBBS, Jules Smith MBBS, Fa Yu Chan MBBS, Richard Turner MBBS (Hons), BMedSc, FRACS, PhD, Grad Cert Data Science, 
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Methodological index for non-randomized studies (MINORS): development and validation of a new instrument

Karem Slim, Emile Nini, Damien Forestier, Fabrice Kwiatkowski, Yves Panis, Jacques Chipponi, 
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The role of screening colonoscopy after appendicitis in patients over 40 years of age

Samantha Jolly MBBS, MSurg, MClinEd, Timothy McCullough MD, FRACS, Thomas Gunning MD, FRACS, Guy Maddern PhD, FRACS, Matthias Wichmann MD, FRACS, 

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The role of screening colonoscopy after appendicitis in patients over 40 years of age Issue 3, 2023

There is some evidence of the association between acute appendicitis and colorectal neoplasm in patients over the age of 40 years. Despite this, few centres routinely evaluate the colon endoscopically following an episode of appendicitis in these patients. We report a relatively high adenoma detection rate of 15% which supports the view of appendicitis as an indication for either FIT or screening colonoscopy in this patient cohort.

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Complete mesocolic excision for colon cancer: current status and controversies

Kilian G. M. Brown MPhil, FRACS, Kheng-Seong Ng PhD, FRACS, Michael J. Solomon DMedSc, FRACS, Pierre H. Chapuis DS (Qld), FRACS, Cherry E. Koh PhD, FRACS, Nima Ahmadi MS, FRACS, Kirk K. S. Austin BSc, FRACS, 

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Complete mesocolic excision for colon cancer: current status and controversies Issue 3, 2024

Complete mesocolic excision for colon cancer involves precise dissection of the avascular embryonic plane between the parietal retroperitoneum and visceral peritoneum of the mesocolon. Whether this approach results in improved overall or disease-free survival remains unclear and its role remains controversial particularly given the risk of significant morbidity associated with a more extensive central vascular dissection. As a result of the current state of equipoise, various national guidelines have disparate recommendations as to when complete mesocolic excision should be performed if at all and this article aimed to review the rationale for and technical aspects of complete mesocolic excision, summarize available short and long term outcome data and address current controversies.

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