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The Department of Vascular Surgery at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital is a leader in clinical research. Our main aim is to improve vascular surgical outcome with evidence based surgical research in a collaborative and multi-disciplinary practice. We are involved in multiple randomised and non-randomised international clinical trials and registries in the areas of aortic disease, limb salvage, peripheral vascular disease and deep venous disease. We also have an interest in novel and transformative clinical research.
| Dr Steven Dubenec | Head of Department, Surgeon |
| Dr Jacky Loa | Research Lead, Surgeon |
| Dr Isuru Nammuni | Surgeon |
| Dr Raffi Qasabian | Surgeon, PhD Candidate |
| Dr David Robinson | Surgeon |
| Dr Tim Shiraev | Surgeon, PhD Candidate |
| Lorna Beattie | Clinical Trial Nurse |
| Jana Pinkova | Vascular Clinical Nurse Consultant |
| Gable DR, Verhoeven E, Trimarchi S, Böckler D, Milner R, Dubenec S, Silveira P, Weaver F; GREAT Investigators. Endovascular treatment for thoracic aortic disease from the Global Registry for Endovascular Aortic Treatment. J Vasc Surg. 2024 May;79(5):1044-1056.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2023.12.040. Epub 2023 Dec 26. |
| Villalba LM, Bayat I, Dubenec S, Puckridge P, Thomas S, Varcoe R, Vasudevan T, Tripathi R. Review of the literature supporting international clinical practice guidelines on iliac venous stenting and their applicability to Australia and New Zealand practice. J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord. 2024 Sep;12(5):101843. doi: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2024.101843. Epub 2024 Feb 3. |
| Wang Z, Paterson H, Partel L, Wise I, Adams M, Cistulli D, Ng D, Qasabian R, O'Sullivan J, Lal S, Weiss AS, Bannon P, Hume RD. Preventing Sheep Carotid Artery Spasm for Vascular Graft Surgery and Computed Tomography Angiography. Tissue Eng Part C Methods. 2024 Aug;30(8):335-342. doi: 10.1089/ten.TEC.2024.0113. |
| Cartland SP, Patil MS, Kelland E, Le N, Boccanfuso L, Stanley CP, Cholan PM, Dona MI, Patrick R, McGrath J, Su QP, Alwis I, Ganss R, Powell JE, Harvey RP, Pinto AR, Griffith TS, Loa J, Aitken SJ, Robinson DA, Patel S, Kavurma MM. The generation of stable microvessels in ischemia is mediated by endothelial cell derived TRAIL. Sci Adv. 2024 Oct 4;10(40):eadn8760. doi: 10.1126/sciadv.adn8760. Epub 2024 Oct 4. |
| Cartland SP, Stanley CP, Bursill C, Passam F, Figtree GA, Patel S, Loa J, Golledge J, Robinson DA, Aitken SJ, Kavurma MM. Sex, Endothelial Cell Functions, and Peripheral Artery Disease. Int J Mol Sci. 2023 Dec 13;24(24):17439. doi: 10.3390/ijms242417439. |
| de Boer M, Qasabian R, Dubenec S, Shiraev T. The failing endograft-A systematic review of aortic graft explants and associated outcomes. Vascular. 2023 Aug;31(4):623-636. doi: 10.1177/17085381221082370. Epub 2022 Apr 22. |
| DeCarlo C, Woo K, van Petersen AS, Geelkerken RH, Chen AJ, Yeh SL, Kim GY, Henke PK, Tracci MC, Schneck MB, Grotemeyer D, Meyer B, DeMartino RR, Wilkins PB, Iranmanesh S, Rastogi V, Aulivola B, Korepta LM, Shutze WP, Jett KG, Sorber R, Abularrage CJ, Long GW, Bove PG, Davies MG, Miserlis D, Shih M, Yi J, Gupta R, Loa J, Robinson DA, Gombert A, Doukas P, de Caridi G, Benedetto F, Wittgen CM, Smeds MR, Sumpio BE, Harris S, Szeberin Z, Pomozi E, Stilo F, Montelione N, Mouawad NJ, Lawrence P, Dua A. Factors associated with successful median arcuate ligament release in an international, multi-institutional cohort. J Vasc Surg. 2023 Feb;77(2):567-577.e2. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2022.10.022. Epub 2022 Oct 26. |
| Holden A, Mwipatayi BP, Khashram M, Dubenec S, Goh GS, Settlage RA. Results from the First-in-Human Study of the Caterpillar™ Arterial Embolization System. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol. 2023 Jan;46(1):100-111. doi: 10.1007/s00270-022-03300-1. Epub 2022 Nov 30. |
| Kavurma MM, Boccanfuso L, Cutmore C, Passam F, Patel S, Hennessy A, Loa J, Figtree GA, Golledge J, Robinson DA, Aitken S. A hidden problem: peripheral artery disease in women. Eur Heart J Qual Care Clin Outcomes. 2023 Jun 21;9(4):342-350. doi: 10.1093/ehjqcco/qcad011. |
| Lorger S, March B, Nammuni I, Drivas I, Eisinger D, Sved P. Low-flow to high-flow and back again: a challenging case of refractory priapism. ANZ J Surg. 2023 May;93(5):1410-1412. doi: 10.1111/ans.18246. Epub 2023 Jan 4. |
| Ramponi F, Seco M, Bannon PG, Kritharides L, Qasabian R, Wilson MK, Vallely MP. Synchronous Carotid Endarterectomy and Anaortic Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery. Heart Lung Circ. 2023 May;32(5):645-651. doi: 10.1016/j.hlc.2023.01.014. Epub 2023 Mar 10. |
| Shiraev T, de Boer M, Qasabian R. Indications for and outcomes of major lower limb amputations at a tertiary-referral centre in Australia. Vascular. 2023 Oct;31(5):941-947. doi: 10.1177/17085381221080811. Epub 2022 Apr 28. |
| Shiraev TP, de Boer M, Joseph S, Loa J, Qasabian R. Aortic graft explants - A single institution analysis of incidence and outcomes. Vascular. 2023 Jun;31(3):433-440. doi: 10.1177/17085381211068219. Epub 2022 Feb 1. |
| Kavurma MM, Bursill C, Stanley CP, Passam F, Cartland SP, Patel S, Loa J, Figtree GA, Golledge J, Aitken S, Robinson DA. Endothelial cell dysfunction: Implications for the pathogenesis of peripheral artery disease. Front Cardiovasc Med. 2022 Nov 16;9:1054576. |
| DeCarlo C, Woo K, van Petersen AS, Geelkerken RH, Chen AJ, Yeh SL, Kim GY, Henke PK, Tracci MC, Schneck MB, Grotemeyer D, Meyer B, DeMartino RR, Wilkins PB, Iranmanesh S, Rastogi V, Aulivola B, Korepta LM, Shutze WP, Jett KG, Sorber R, Abularrage CJ, Long GW, Bove PG, Davies MG, Miserlis D, Shih M, Yi J, Gupta R, Loa J, Robinson DA, Gombert A, Doukas P, de Caridi G, Benedetto F, Wittgen CM, Smeds MR, Sumpio BE, Harris S, Szeberin Z, Pomozi E, Stilo F, Montelione N, Mouawad NJ, Lawrence P, Dua A. Factors associated with successful median arcuate ligament release in an international, multi-institutional cohort. J Vasc Surg. 2023 Feb;77(2):567-577.e2. |
| Shiraev TP, de Boer M, Joseph S, Loa J, Qasabian R. Aortic graft explants - A single institution analysis of incidence and outcomes. Vascular. 2022 Feb 1. |
| de Boer M, Shiraev T, Loa J. Use of Suture-Mediated Closure Devices for Closure of Punctures in Prosthetic Patches or Grafts is Associated With High Rates of Technical Success and Low Complication Rates. Vasc Endovascular Surg. 2022 Apr;56(3):263-268. |
| de Boer M, Shiraev T, Saha P, Dubenec S. Medium Term Outcomes of Deep Venous Stenting in the Management of Venous Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg. 2022 Dec;64(6):712-718. |
| de Boer M, Joseph S, Shiraev T, Boyle R, Dubenec S. Hybrid Repair of a Persistent Sciatic Artery Aneurysm. Vasc Endovascular Surg. 2022 Nov;56(8):779-783. |
| de Boer M, Qasabian R, Dubenec S, Shiraev T. The failing endograft-A systematic review of aortic graft explants and associated outcomes. Vascular. 2022 Apr 22:17085381221082370. |
| Shiraev T, de Boer M, Qasabian R. Indications for and outcomes of major lower limb amputations at a tertiary-referral centre in Australia.Vascular. 2022 Apr 28:17085381221080811. |
| D'Oria M, Bertoglio L, Bignamini AA, Mani K, Kölbel T, Oderich G, Chiesa R, Lepidi S; PRINCE(2)SS collaborative study group. Editor's Choice - PRINciples of optimal antithrombotiC therapy and coagulation managEment during elective fenestrated and branched EndovaScular aortic repairS (PRINCE2SS): An International Expert Based Delphi Consensus Study. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg. 2022 Jun;63(6):838-850. |
| de Boer M, Shiraev T, Waller J, Aitken S, Qasabian R. Patient and Geographical Disparities in Functional Outcomes After Major Lower Limb Amputation in Australia. Ann Vasc Surg. 2022 Sep;85:125-132. |
| de Boer M, Shiraev T, Waller J, Qasabian R. Has EVAR changed the outcomes of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms? A decades worth of experience in an Australian Teaching Hospital. ANZ J Surg. 2022 Apr;92(4):730-735. |
| Shiraev T, de Boer M, Qasabian R. Fistula puncture for left subclavian origin occlusion during zone 1 thoracic endograft. ANZ J Surg. 2022 Mar;92(3):580-582. |
| Lorger S, March B, Nammuni I, Drivas I, Eisinger D, Sved P. Low-flow to high-flow and back again: a challenging case of refractory priapism. ANZ J Surg. 2023 Jan 4. |
| Williams ML, de Boer M, Hwang B, Wilson B, Brookes J, McNamara N, Tian DH, Shiraev T, Preventza O. Thoracic endovascular repair of chronic type B aortic dissection: a systematic review. Ann Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Jan;11(1):1-15. |
| Barry IP, Barns M, Verhoeven E, Wong J, Dubenec S, Heyligers JM, Milner R, Shutze WP, Bachoo P, Vlaskovky P, Mwipatayi BP; GREAT participants. Excluder Stent Graft-Related Outcomes in Patients with Aortic Neck Anatomy Outside of Instructions For Use (IFU) within the Global Registry for Endovascular Aortic Treatment (GREAT): Mid-term Follow-Up Results. Ann Vasc Surg. 2021 Oct;76:222-231. doi: 10.1016/j.avsg.2021.04.032. Epub 2021 Jun 25. |
| Cai TY, Loa J. Multimodal imaging demonstrating adventitial cystic disease of the common femoral vein. ANZ J Surg. 2021 May;91(5):E330-E331. doi: 10.1111/ans.16363. Epub 2020 Sep 30. |
| de Boer M, Cai YT, Shiraev T, Loa J. Case report of a pseudoaneurysm following trauma with a rose thorn. ANZ J Surg. 2021 Jun;91(6):E409-E410. doi: 10.1111/ans.16447. Epub 2020 Nov 18. |
| de Boer M, Qasabian R, Dubenec S, Shiraev T. The failing endograft-A systematic review of aortic graft explants and associated outcomes. Vascular. 2022 Apr 22:17085381221082370. doi: 10.1177/17085381221082370. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 35451910. |
| de Boer M, Shiraev T, Dubenec S. A novel case of a pseudoaneurysm due to thermal injury from a cement hip spacer. J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech. 2021 Feb 26;7(2):239-242. doi: 10.1016/j.jvscit.2021.02.007. |
| de Boer M, Shiraev TP, Loa J. Successful Management of a Large Internal Carotid Artery Aneurysm via Open Resection. Am J Case Rep. 2021 Dec 31;22:e935009. doi: 10.12659/AJCR.935009. |
| Ramkumar R, Shiraev T, Loa J, Qasabian R. A case of clostridium septicum aortitis. ANZ J Surg. 2021 Oct 25. doi: 10.1111/ans.17319. Epub ahead of print. |
| Vasudevan T, Robinson DA, Hill AA, Ouriel K, Holden A, Gagnon J, Machan L, Nammuni I, Thomas SD, Varcoe RL. Safety and feasibility report on nonimplantable endovenous valve formation for the treatment of deep vein reflux. J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord. 2021 Sep;9(5):1200-1208. doi: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2020.12.073. Epub 2021 Jan 19. |
| Y Cai T, Fisher G, Loa J. Changing patterns in Australian and New Zealand: vascular surgery during COVID-19. ANZ J Surg. 2021 Nov;91(11):2389-2396. doi: 10.1111/ans.17200. Epub 2021 Sep 14. |
| Nguyen CL, Lindsay A, McLachlan R, Islam S, 2020 Aortoduodenal fistula 2 years after elective endovascular repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm. ANZ J Surg, Feb 20. |
| Gondoputro W, Rajendran S, Celermajer D, Qasabian R, 2020. "An unusual case of upper limb ischaemia in a marathon runner" J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech, 6(1), Mar 4. |
| Affan ET, Hong S, Qasabian R, 2020. "Complete erosion of an aortobifemoral bypass graft limb into duodenum" Ann Vasc Surg, Mar 20. |
| Cai TY, Rajendran S, Saha P, Dubenec S, 2020 "Paget-schroetter syndrome: A contemporary review of the controversies in management" Phlebology, Feb. |
| Mwipatayi BP, Anwari T, Wong J, Verhoeven E, Dubenec S, Heyligers JM, Milner R, Mascoli C, Gargiulo M, Shutze WP, 2020 Sex-related outcomes after endovascular aneursym repair within the Global Registry for Endovascular Aortic Treatment (GREAT), Ann Vasc Surg, Mar 16. |