C-M Lam

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Affiliation: University of Hong Kong
Country: China

Publications

  1. ncbi Laparoscopic surgery for common surgical emergencies: a population-based study
    C M Lam
    Central Surgical Audit Unit, Central Coordinating Committee of Surgery, Hospital Authority, Hospital Authority Building, 147B Argyle Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong
    Surg Endosc 19:774-9. 2005
  2. ncbi Better survival in female patients with hepatocellular carcinoma: oral contraceptive pills related?
    Chi Ming Lam
    Department of Surgery, Centre for the Study of Liver Disease, University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, China
    J Clin Gastroenterol 39:533-9. 2005
  3. ncbi Different presentation of hepatitis B-related hepatocellular carcinoma in a cohort of 1863 young and old patients - implications for screening
    C M Lam
    Centre for the Study of Liver Disease, Department of Surgery, University of Hong Kong Medical Centre, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong
    Aliment Pharmacol Ther 19:771-7. 2004
  4. ncbi Validation of POSSUM scoring systems for audit of major hepatectomy
    C M Lam
    Department of Surgery, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
    Br J Surg 91:450-4. 2004
  5. ncbi Variation in the use of laparoscopic cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis: a population-based study
    Chi Ming Lam
    Central Surgical Audit Unit, Hospital Authority, Hong Kong, China
    Arch Surg 140:1084-8. 2005
  6. ncbi Gallbladder cancer presenting with acute cholecystitis: a population-based study
    C M Lam
    Central Surgical Audit Unit, Hospital Authority, Hospital Authority Building, 147 B Argyle Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong
    Surg Endosc 19:697-701. 2005
  7. ncbi Impact of radiofrequency ablation on the management of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma in a specialized centre
    C M Lam
    Department of Surgery, University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, China
    Br J Surg 91:334-8. 2004
  8. ncbi Intravenous bolus somatostatin after diagnostic cholangiopancreatography reduces the incidence of pancreatitis associated with therapeutic endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography procedures: a randomised controlled trial
    R T P Poon
    Surgical Endoscopy Unit, Department of Surgery, University of Hong Kong Medical Centre, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong, China
    Gut 52:1768-73. 2003
  9. ncbi Comparison of early endoscopic ultrasonography and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in the management of acute biliary pancreatitis: a prospective randomized study
    Chi Leung Liu
    Centre for the Study of Liver Disease, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
    Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 3:1238-44. 2005
  10. ncbi A comparative study of routine laparoscopic versus open appendectomy
    Jamy L Yong
    Department of Surgery, University of Hong Kong Medical Centre, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong, China
    JSLS 10:188-92. 2006

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Publications25

  1. ncbi Laparoscopic surgery for common surgical emergencies: a population-based study
    C M Lam
    Central Surgical Audit Unit, Central Coordinating Committee of Surgery, Hospital Authority, Hospital Authority Building, 147B Argyle Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong
    Surg Endosc 19:774-9. 2005
    ....
  2. ncbi Better survival in female patients with hepatocellular carcinoma: oral contraceptive pills related?
    Chi Ming Lam
    Department of Surgery, Centre for the Study of Liver Disease, University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, China
    J Clin Gastroenterol 39:533-9. 2005
    ..Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) has an indisputable male predominance. "Gender" as an independent prognostic factor for survival is, however, controversial...
  3. ncbi Different presentation of hepatitis B-related hepatocellular carcinoma in a cohort of 1863 young and old patients - implications for screening
    C M Lam
    Centre for the Study of Liver Disease, Department of Surgery, University of Hong Kong Medical Centre, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong
    Aliment Pharmacol Ther 19:771-7. 2004
    ..To compare the clinico-pathological features of hepatitis B virus-related hepatocellular carcinoma in young and old patients...
  4. ncbi Validation of POSSUM scoring systems for audit of major hepatectomy
    C M Lam
    Department of Surgery, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
    Br J Surg 91:450-4. 2004
    ....
  5. ncbi Variation in the use of laparoscopic cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis: a population-based study
    Chi Ming Lam
    Central Surgical Audit Unit, Hospital Authority, Hong Kong, China
    Arch Surg 140:1084-8. 2005
    ..The objective of this study was to determine the factors responsible for the use of LC for acute cholecystitis in a stable population...
  6. ncbi Gallbladder cancer presenting with acute cholecystitis: a population-based study
    C M Lam
    Central Surgical Audit Unit, Hospital Authority, Hospital Authority Building, 147 B Argyle Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong
    Surg Endosc 19:697-701. 2005
    ..The aim of the present study was to determine the incidence, clinicopathological characteristics, and outcome of patients with gallbladder cancer presenting with acute cholecystitis...
  7. ncbi Impact of radiofrequency ablation on the management of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma in a specialized centre
    C M Lam
    Department of Surgery, University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, China
    Br J Surg 91:334-8. 2004
    ..The aim of this study was to investigate changes in the treatment pattern of primary HCC following the implementation of RFA in a specialized surgical centre...
  8. ncbi Intravenous bolus somatostatin after diagnostic cholangiopancreatography reduces the incidence of pancreatitis associated with therapeutic endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography procedures: a randomised controlled trial
    R T P Poon
    Surgical Endoscopy Unit, Department of Surgery, University of Hong Kong Medical Centre, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong, China
    Gut 52:1768-73. 2003
    ..This study evaluated whether intravenous bolus somatostatin given after diagnostic cholangiopancreatography could reduce the incidence of pancreatitis in a group of patients undergoing therapeutic ERCP procedures...
  9. ncbi Comparison of early endoscopic ultrasonography and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in the management of acute biliary pancreatitis: a prospective randomized study
    Chi Leung Liu
    Centre for the Study of Liver Disease, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
    Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 3:1238-44. 2005
    ..We report a large prospective randomized study comparing early EUS and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in the management of these patients...
  10. ncbi A comparative study of routine laparoscopic versus open appendectomy
    Jamy L Yong
    Department of Surgery, University of Hong Kong Medical Centre, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong, China
    JSLS 10:188-92. 2006
    ..Other intra-abdominal pathologies can also be diagnosed more accurately with the laparoscopic approach...
  11. ncbi Radiofrequency ablation for hepatocellular carcinoma and metastatic liver tumors: a comparative study
    Danny H F Chow
    Department of Surgery, Centre for the Study of Liver Disease, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, China
    J Surg Oncol 94:565-71. 2006
    ..5 cm in diameter (P = 0.028). CONCLUSIONS: Tumor pathology does not appear to have a significant impact on local recurrence rates. RFA is effective in local tumor control for both HCC and liver metastasis...
  12. ncbi Comparable survival in patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma treated by radiofrequency ablation or transarterial chemoembolization
    Kenneth S Chok
    Departments of Surgery and Radiology, Centre for the Study of Liver Disease, University of Hong Kong, Queen Mary Hospital, 102 Pokfulam Road, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
    Arch Surg 141:1231-6. 2006
    ..In terms of the survival result, the efficacies of RFA and TACE were comparable for patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma...
  13. ncbi Tumor size and operative risks of extended right-sided hepatic resection for hepatocellular carcinoma: implication for preoperative portal vein embolization
    Barbara H Chik
    Centre for the Study of Liver Disease and Department of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong, Queen Mary Hospital, 102 Pokfulam Road, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, China
    Arch Surg 142:63-9; discussion 69. 2007
    ..The present study evaluated the factors associated with increased operative risks in patients who underwent extended right-sided hepatic resection for HCC...
  14. ncbi A randomized, controlled trial of postoperative adjuvant interferon therapy after resection of hepatocellular carcinoma
    Chung Mau Lo
    Centre for the Study of Liver Disease and the Department of Surgery, University of Hong Kong, Queen Mary Hospital, 102 Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong, China
    Ann Surg 245:831-42. 2007
    ..We conducted a randomized controlled trial of adjuvant interferon therapy in patients with predominantly hepatitis B-related hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) to investigate whether the prognosis after hepatic resection could be improved...
  15. ncbi Extended hepatic resection for hepatocellular carcinoma in patients with cirrhosis: is it justified?
    Ronnie Tung Ping Poon
    Centre for the Study of Liver Disease and Department of Surgery, University of Hong Kong Medical Centre, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong, China
    Ann Surg 236:602-11. 2002
    ..To evaluate the perioperative outcomes and long-term survival of extended hepatic resection for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in patients with cirrhosis...
  16. ncbi Adrenalectomy in Hong Kong: a critical review of adoption of laparoscopic approach
    Tim Lok Kwan
    Central Surgical Audit Unit, Hospital Authority, 147B Argyle Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
    Am J Surg 194:153-8. 2007
    ..The aim of the present study is to evaluate the practice and the adoption of laparoscopic adrenalectomy (LA) in a stable population, as well as the potential impact of case volume on outcomes...
  17. ncbi Learning curve for radiofrequency ablation of liver tumors: prospective analysis of initial 100 patients in a tertiary institution
    Ronnie T Poon
    Centre for the Study of Liver Disease and Department of Surgery, University of Hong Kong Medical Centre, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong, China
    Ann Surg 239:441-9. 2004
    ..This study aims to evaluate the effect of operator experience on the treatment outcomes of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for malignant liver tumors...
  18. ncbi Comparison of systemic responses of radiofrequency ablation, cryotherapy, and surgical resection in a porcine liver model
    Kelvin K Ng
    Department of Surgery, Centre for the Study of Liver Disease, University of Hong Kong, Pokfulamad, Hong Kong, China. com
    Ann Surg Oncol 11:650-7. 2004
    ..However, the increase in serum inflammatory markers and pneumonitis after RFA was substantial when compared with hepatectomy...
  19. ncbi Management of hepatocellular carcinoma in renal transplant recipients
    Kenneth S Chok
    Department of Surgery, Centre for the Study of Liver Disease, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, China
    J Surg Oncol 87:139-42. 2004
    ....
  20. ncbi Pancreaticoduodenectomy with en bloc portal vein resection for pancreatic carcinoma with suspected portal vein involvement
    Ronnie T Poon
    Department of Surgery and Centre for the Study of Liver Disease, Queen Mary Hospital, University of Hong Kong Medical Centre, Hong Kong, China
    World J Surg 28:602-8. 2004
    ....
  21. ncbi Improving perioperative outcome expands the role of hepatectomy in management of benign and malignant hepatobiliary diseases: analysis of 1222 consecutive patients from a prospective database
    Ronnie T Poon
    Centre for the Study of Liver Disease and Department of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, China
    Ann Surg 240:698-708; discussion 708-10. 2004
    ..The role of hepatectomy in the management of hepatobiliary diseases can be expanded. Reduced perioperative transfusion is the main contributory factor for improved outcome...
  22. ncbi Selective portal vein clamping for radiofrequency ablation of hepatocellular carcinoma with portal vein invasion
    Kenneth S Chok
    Centre for the Study of Liver Disease and Department of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, China
    J Gastrointest Surg 9:489-93. 2005
    ..Complete tumor ablation was achieved after RFA with left portal vein clamping. He remained disease free both radiologically and biochemically 6 months after the operation...
  23. ncbi Safety limit of large-volume hepatic radiofrequency ablation in a rat model
    Kelvin K Ng
    Centre for the Study of Liver Disease and Departments of Surgery and Pathology, University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
    Arch Surg 141:252-8. 2006
    ..This study aimed to investigate the possible systemic responses of large-volume hepatic RFA and to estimate its safety limit in normal and cirrhotic rats...
  24. ncbi Hepatic actinomycosis presenting as a liver tumour: case report and literature review
    Alex T Lai
    Centre for the Study of Liver Disease, and Department of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
    Asian J Surg 27:345-7. 2004
    ..We report the management of a patient with isolated hepatic actinomycosis, and review the clinical features and management of patients with hepatic actinomycosis mimicking liver tumour...
  25. ncbi Porcine liver: morphologic characteristics and cell viability at experimental radiofrequency ablation with internally cooled electrodes
    Kelvin K Ng
    Departments of Surgery and Pathology and Centre for the Study of Liver Disease, University of Hong Kong, Queen Mary Hospital, 102 Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong, China
    Radiology 235:478-86. 2005
    ..To evaluate morphologic characteristics and cell viability of radiofrequency ablation zones in porcine liver...