Copies of author's previously published articles enclosed. Bibliography: leaves 217-258. Examines recent literature which describes cases of metastatic involvement of laparoscopic port sites, not only in patients with advanced tumors but in patients with early stage carcinoma, and even in patients following laparoscopic procedures during which tumors were not disturbed. This thesis utilises an established small animal model to investigate the aetiology of port site metasrases and the efficacy of preventative strategies in reducing tumor implantation following laparoscopy.

Previous studies have shown that not all surgical residents can acquire the required skills for performing laparoscopic surgery. Therefore, the training methods can be improved to accommodate trainees with different psychomotor abilities. The first step towards improving training methods is understanding the brain function in performing the laparoscopic surgery training tasks, which can be facilitated by neuroimaging methods such as functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). In this study, a laparoscopic surgery training box for use in fMRI was developed. Experiments confirmed the fMRI-compatibility of the device. Nine right-handed subjects underwent fMRI while performing the surgical training tasks after ten practice sessions in a simulated fMRI environment. Behavioural and fMRI results confirmed the feasibility of using this simulator and revealed the neuroanatomical correlates associated with performing the training tasks. Accordingly, this study may facilitate the evidence-based development of strategies to improve the quality of laparoscopy training and assessment strategies.

Previous studies have shown that not all surgical residents can acquire the required skills for performing laparoscopic surgery. Therefore, the training methods can be improved to accommodate trainees with different psychomotor abilities. The first step towards improving training methods is understanding the brain function in performing the laparoscopic surgery training tasks, which can be facilitated by neuroimaging methods such as functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). In this study, a laparoscopic surgery training box for use in fMRI was developed. Experiments confirmed the fMRI-compatibility of the device. Nine right-handed subjects underwent fMRI while performing the surgical training tasks after ten practice sessions in a simulated fMRI environment. Behavioural and fMRI results confirmed the feasibility of using this simulator and revealed the neuroanatomical correlates associated with performing the training tasks. Accordingly, this study may facilitate the evidence-based development of strategies to improve the quality of laparoscopy training and assessment strategies.

Thesis (M.Sc.)--York University, 2008. Graduate Programme in Biology. / Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 54-57). Also available on the Internet. MODE OF ACCESS via web browser by entering the following URL: http://gateway.proquest.com/openurl?url_ver=Z39.88-2004&res_dat=xri:pqdiss&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:dissertation&rft_dat=xri:pqdiss:MR45974

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Copies of the just first page of author's previously published articles inserted. / Bibliography: leaves 227-254. / xix, 256 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm. / Title page, contents and abstract only. The complete thesis in print form is available from the University Library. / Supports the routine application of laparoscopic techniques to antireflux surgery, but not the routine division of the short gastric vessels during Nissen fundoplication. / Thesis (M.D.)--University of Adelaide, Dept. of Surgery, 1998

Copies of author's previously published articles enclosed. / Bibliography: leaves 217-258. / xxiv, 258 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm. / Title page, contents and abstract only. The complete thesis in print form is available from the University Library. / Examines recent literature which describes cases of metastatic involvement of laparoscopic port sites, not only in patients with advanced tumors but in patients with early stage carcinoma, and even in patients following laparoscopic procedures during which tumors were not disturbed. This thesis utilises an established small animal model to investigate the aetiology of port site metasrases and the efficacy of preventative strategies in reducing tumor implantation following laparoscopy. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Adelaide, Dept. of Surgery, 2000?

Thesis (M. P. H.)--University of Hong Kong, 2007.

Thesis (M. P. H.)--University of Hong Kong, 2007. / Also available in print.

Thesis (M.D)--University of Adelaide, Dept. of Surgery, 1999. / Accompanying CD-ROM contains image files and software. Bibliography: leaves 259-286.