Research

I am actively involved in both general surgical and HPB research, aiming to improve our understanding of a number of pathologies and their treatments. I have published a number of articles and presented at both national and international conferences, both as a presenter and invited speaker.

Publications

  1. Solis, E., Ling A. and Yuen, L. (2019). Ectopic gallbladder: an unusual case of a mesocolic embedded gallbladder. ANZ J Surg 90, 1507-1509.
  2. Hodgson, R., Sethi, H., Ling, A.H., and Lodge, P. (2017). Combined hepatectomy and hepatic pedicle lymphadenectomy in colorectal liver metastases is justified. HPB 19, 525-529.
  3. Lee, M., Ling, A., Brooks, A., Drummond, M., Lau, H., Patel, M., Wang, A., Woo, H and Bariol, Simon. (2012). Outcome of incidental T1a & b prostate cancers in the PSA era: implications for photo-selective vaporization of the prostate. Journal of Endourology. 25. 21-21.
  4. Yunaev M., Ling A., Abbas S., Suen M and Pleass, H. (2011). Abdominal tuberculosis: An easily forgotten diagnosis. ANZ J Surg 81, 559-560.
  5. Ling, A.H., Donaghue, K.C., Howard, N.J., Arrowsmith, F.E., Ward, J.A., Baur, L.A. and Thompson, C.H. (2003).  Intramyocellular lipid, adiposity and muscle oxygen supply in prepubertal type 1 diabetes. Paediatric Diabetes 4, 126-31.
  6. Arrowsmith F., Ward J., Ling A., Rooney K., Baur L., and Thompson C. (2002). Fetal nutrition and muscle oxygen supply in childhood. Metabolism: Clinical & Experimental 51, 1569-72.

Presentations and Posters

  1. Brodaric, A., Ling, A., Biswas, R., Cox, M. and Vagg, D. Portal vein resection in pancreaticoduodenectomy: A systematic review and meta-analysis of case-matched studies. AANZHPBA/AANZGOSA Annual Meeting, Oct 5-7, 2023, Sydney.
  2. Brodaric, A., Ling, A., Biswas, R., Cox, M. and Vagg, D. Portal vein resection in pancreaticoduodenectomy: A systematic review and meta-analysis of case-matched studies. ANZHPBA/AANZGOSA Annual Meeting, Oct 6-7, 2022, Sunshine Coast.
  3. McKellar-Stewart, K., Bouffler, C., Ling, A., Cox, M. and Vagg, D. Management of infected pancreatic necrosis with a minimally invasive “step-up” approach: a 19-year institution review. GSA Annual Scientific Meeting, Oct 6-9, 2022, Sydney.
  4. McKellar-Stewart, K., Heyhoe, A., Fok, K.Y., Ling, A.H., Nguyen, H. and Vagg, D.J. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Acute Surgical Unit outcomes. RACS 90th Annual Scientific Congress, May 2-6, 2022, Brisbane.
  5. Broderic, A.M., Cox, M.R., Ling A.H. and Vagg, D.J. Portal vein resection in pancreaticoduodenectomy for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, a systematic review and meta-analysis of case matched studies. 15th IHPBA World Congress, Mar 30-April 2, 2022, New York City, USA.
  6. Johnston, S., Bouffler, C., Richardson, M., Liem, H., Ling, A. and Vagg, D. The symptomatic gallbladder remnant following subtotal cholecystectomy: a diagnosis worth pursuing. RACS 89th Annual Scientific Congress, May 10-14, 2021, Melbourne.
  7. See, V.A., Hilliar, L.B., Le, K., Vagg, D.J. and Ling, A.H. A rare case of hepatic arterio-portal fistulae in blunt abdominal trauma. RACS 89th Annual Scientific Congress, May 10-14, 2021, Melbourne.
  8. Stokes, S.C., See, V.A., Ling, A.H. and Vagg, D.J. Seeing Double – Surgical management of gallbladder duplication. RACS 89th Annual Scientific Congress, May 10-14, 2021, Melbourne.
  9. Ling, A Parenchymal transection techniques – A comparison. CUSA vs Waterjet.
    ANZHPBA Annual Meeting: Invited Speaker. October 24-25, 2019.
  10. Johnston, S., Vagg, D., Ling, A., Richardson, M., Liem, H. and Cox, M. Enteral feed-related ischaemia following major upper gastrointestinal resections.
    48th World Congress of Surgery, August 11-15, 2019. Krakow, Poland.
  11. Ling, A. Common Bile Duct Injury. GSA Trainees Day – HPB Surgery: Invited Speaker, May 7th
  12. Ip, E.C.-Y, Gandy, R.C., Ling, A. and Haghighi, K.S. A modified pancreaticogastrostomy technique to minimize pancreatic fistula.
    12th World Congress of the International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association, April 20-23, 2016. Sao Paulo, Brazil
  13. Hore, T., Ling, A. and Toogood, G. Safe laparoscopic cholecystectomy for duplicate gallbladders with acute cholecystitis.
    12th World Congress of the International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association, April 20-23, 2016. Sao Paulo, Brazil.
  14. Gandy, R., Ling, A., Hook, H. and Haghighi, K. Reciprocal care arrangements in HPB cancer services – Helping swallow the bitter pill of centralization.
    12th World Congress of the International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association, April 20-23, 2016. Sao Paulo, Brazil.
  15. Ip, E.C.-Y., Gandy, R.C., Ling, A. and Haghighi, K.S. The soft pancreas: Pancreato-gastropexy with pancreaticogastrostomy minimizes pancreatic fistula rate post pancreaticoduodenectomy.
    12th World Congress of the International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association, April 20-23, 2016. Sao Paulo, Brazil.
  16. Ip, E., Ling, A., Giddings, H. and Haghighi, K. A modified pancreaticogastrostomy technique to lower risk of pancreatic anastomotic leaks.
    RACS 83rd Annual Scientific Congress and ANZCA Annual Scientific Meeting, May 5-9, 2014. Singapore.
  17. Lee, M., Ling, A., Brooks, A., Drummond, M., Lau, H., Patel, M., Wang, A., Woo, H and Bariol, S. Outcome of incidental T1a & b prostate cancers in the PSA era: implications for photo-selective vaporization of the prostate.
    Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand 65th Annual Scientific Meeting, April 21-24, 2012. Darwin, NT.
  18. Yunaev M., Ling A., Abbas S., Suen M and Pleass, H. Abdominal tuberculosis: An easily forgotten diagnosis.
    GSA Annual Scientific Meeting, September 17-19, 2010. Sanctuary Cove, QLD.
  19. Ling A., Stewart G., MacNeill A., Patel M., and Bariol S. Some prostate cancers will be missed by ablative treatments for bladder outlet obstruction in the PSA era.
    29th World Congress of Endourology and SWL, September 1-4 2010. Chicago, USA.
  20. Ling A.H, Arrowsmith F.E., Donaghue K., Kemp A., Thompson C.H., Baur L.A. Endothelial function and insulin dose in type 1 diabetes mellitus.
    Australasian Society for the Study of Obesity Tenth Annual Scientific Meeting, September 8-9, 2001. Gold Coast QLD.