A/Prof Alan de Costa ~ Associate Professor

Teaching

• MD5010: Integrated Clinical Practice Part 1 of 3 (Level 5; TSV)
• MD5020: Integrated Clinical Practice Part 2 of 3 (Level 5; TSV)
• MD5030: Integrated Clinical Practice Part 3 of 3 (Level 5; TSV)

Research Disciplines

• Clinical Sciences (1103)

Socio-Economic Objectives

• Clinical Health (9201)
• Health and Support Services (9202)

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Journal Articles

• Gunnarsson R and de Costa A (2019) Selective Cholecystectomy: using an evidence-based prediction model to plan for cholecystectomy. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 89 (5), pp. 488-491, DOI:10.1111/ans.14849.
• Ho-Huyn A, Tran A, Bray G, Abbot S, Elston T, Gunnarsson R and de Costa A (2019) Factors influencing breast cancer outcomes in Australia: a systematic review. European Journal of Cancer Care, 28, Article: e13038, DOI:10.1111/ecc.13038.
• Cuda T, Gunnarsson R and de Costa A (2018) Symptoms and diagnostic criteria of acquired Megacolon - a systematic literature review. BMC Gastroenterology, 18 (25), pp. 18-25, DOI:10.1186/s12876-018-0753-7.
• Hu A, O'Donohue P, Gunnarsson R and De Costa A (2018) External validation of the Cairns Prediction Model (CPM) to predict conversion from laparoscopic to open cholecystectomy. American Journal of Surgery, 216 (5), pp. 949-954, DOI:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2018.03.016.
• Cristaudo A, Jennings S, Gunnarsson R and De Costa A (2017) Complications and mortality associated with temporary abdominal closure techniques: a systematic review and meta-analysis. The American Surgeon, 83 (2), pp. 191-216.
• Cuda T, Gunnarsson R and de Costa A (2017) The correlation between diverticulosis and redundant colon. International Journal of Colorectal Disease, 32 (11), pp. 1603-1607, DOI:10.1007/s00384-017-2894-5.
• Hu A, Menon R, Gunnarsson R and de Costa A (2017) Risk factors for conversion of laparoscopic cholecystectomy to open surgery: a systematic literature review of 30 studies. The American Journal of Surgery, 214 (5), pp. 920-930, DOI:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2017.07.029.
• Cristaudo A, Jennings S, Hitos K, Gunnarsson R and De Costa A (2016) Treatments and other prognostic factors in the management of the open abdomen: a systematic review. Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, 82 (2), pp. 407-418, DOI:10.1097/TA.0000000000001314.
• Goonawardena J, Gunnarsson R and De Costa A (2015) Predicting conversion from laparoscopic to open cholecystectomy presented as a probability nomogram based on preoperative patient risk factors. The American Journal of Surgery, 210 (3), pp. 492-500, DOI:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2015.04.003.
• De Costa A (2006) Making a virtue of necessity: managing the open abdomen. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 76 (5), pp. 356-363, DOI:10.1111/j.1445-2197.2006.03638.x.
• Bond G and de Costa A (1996) Laparoscopic cholecystectomy: the experience of a community hospital. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 66 (1), pp. 14-17.

Conference Papers

• Goonawarrdena J, Gunnarsson R and De Costa A (2015) Does being indigenous make it complex general surgery? [Presented at the General Surgeons Australia Annual Scientific Meeting]. 17-19 September 2015, Cairns, QLD, Australia

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