RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP 1999
RESEARCH OUTPUT
DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY

Academic Refereed

Scholarly books and monographs

He, G.W. Sole Editor. Arterial grafts for coronary artery bypass grafting: a textbook for cardiovascular clinicians and researchers, Springer-Verlag Singapore Ltd, 1999.

Ng, A. and Wei, W.I. A Handbook of Practical Medical Terms (English Chinese), Hong Kong, Hong Kong University Press, 1998, 3rd edition.

Journal articles, book chapters and other published papers

Ah-Chong, A.K., Chiu, K.M., Lo, S.F. and Yip, A.W.C. Major arterial reconstruction in octogenarians: is it worthwhile?. Annals of the College of Surgeons of Hong Kong, 1999, 3: 11-15.

Au, D.K.K., Ho, W.K., Wong, Y.M. and Hui, Y. The treatment of patients suffering from benign paroxysmal positional vertigo with oscillation (abstract). Hong Kong Medical Journal Supplement, 1998, 4: 38.3.

Au, W.K., Chiu, S.W., Mok, C.K., Lee, J.W.T., Cheung, D.L.C. and He, G.W. Repair of ruptured sinus of Valsalva aneurysms: determinants of long-term survival. The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 1998, 66: 1604-1610.

Branicki, F.J., Ting, A.C.W., Gertsch, P., Tuen, H.H., Chu, K.M., Chow, L.W.C. and Wong, J. Bleeding peptic ulcer: an evolving role for surgical intervention. Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 1998, 13: S227-S231.

Chan, A.O.O., Wong, B.C.Y., Chu, K.M., Lam, S.K., Kwok, E., Lai, K.C., Hu, H.C., Ching, C.K. and Covacci, A. CagA status and not HP status predicts the risk of gastric cancer in population with moderate prevalence of H. pylori infection (abstract). Digestion, 1998, 59 (suppl 3): 440.

Chan, A.O.O., Lam, C.M., Yuen, S.T., Lai, C.L. and Lam, S.K. Cholangiographic appearance of hepatic inflammatory pseudotumour and its pathogenic implication. Endoscopy, 1999, 31: S39-S40.

Chan, A.S.Y., Leung, S.Y., Wong, M.P., Yuen, S.T., Cheung, N., Fan, Y.W. and Chung, L.P. Expression of vascular endothelial growth factor and its receptors in the anaplastic progression of astrocytoma, oligodendroglioma, and ependymoma. The American Journal of Surgical Pathology, 1998, 22(7): 816-826.

Chan, G.C.F., Ha, S.Y., Chan, K.L., Lee, T.L., Cheng, W., Hung, K.N., Fan, Y.W., Tam, P.K.H. and Lau, Y.L. Malignant Neoplastic Diseases Diagnosed in the Infancy Period. Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (New Series), 1999, 4: 25-31.

Chan, G.S.W., Yuen, S.T., Chu, K.M., Ho, J.W.C., Leung, S.Y. and Ho, J.C. Helicobacter pylori in Meckel's diverticulum with heterotopic gastric mucosa in a population with relatively high H. pylori prevalence rate. Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 1999, 14: 313-316.

Chan, J.K.F., Tso, W.K., Lo, C.M., Fan, S.T., Chan, K.L., Tam, P.K.H., Wei, W.I., Saing, H., Chau, M.T., Leong Fung, L.L.Y. and Chan, F.L. Preoperative evaluation of potential living donors for liver transplantation: the role of helical computed tomography-angiography. Transplantation Proceedings, 1998, 30: 3197-3198.

Chan, K.L., Fan, S.T., Saing, H., Wei, W.I., Lo, C.M., Ng, I.O.L., Tsoi, N.S., Chan, J., Tso, W.K., Yuen, K.Y., Tam, P.K.H. and Wong, J. Paediatric liver transplantation at Queen Mary Hospital (abstract). Hong Kong Medical Journal Supplement, 1998, 4: 39.8.

Chan, K.L. and Lo, O.S.H. Antegrade continence enema for the management of faecal incontinence in children. Annals of the College of Surgeons of Hong Kong, 1998, 2: 76-78.

Chan, K.L., Chan, K.W. and Tam, P.K.H. Preservation injury to small bowel allograft - jejunum versus ileum. Transplantation Proceedings, 1998, 30: 3452-3454.

Chan, K.L., Tso, W.K., Fan, S.T., Lo, C.M., Wei, W.I., Chan, J.K.F., Tsoi, N.S., Tam, P.K.H. and Wong, J. Balloon dilatation for postoperative vascular and biliary stenosis in pediatric liver transplantation. Transplantation Proceedings, 1998, 30: 3200-3202.

Chan, K.L., Saing, H. and Tam, P.K.H. Long-term follow-up of childhood duodenal ulcers (abstract). Hong Kong Medical Journal Supplement, 1998, 4: P87.

Chan, K.L., Chan, K.W. and Tam, P.K.H. Segmental small bowel allograft - ischemic injury and regeneration. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 1998, 33: 1703-1706.

Chan, T.L., Yuen, S.T., Chung, L.P., Ho, J.W.C., Kwan, K.Y.M., Fan, Y.W., Chan, A.S.Y. and Leung, S.Y. Germline hMSH2 and differential somatic mutations in patients with turcot's syndrome. Genes, Chromosomes & Cancer, 1999, 25: 75-81.

Cheng, C.C., Yuen, M.F., Wong, W.M., Wong, C.Y., Ngan, H., Fan, S.T., Lai, C.L., Chan, O.O. and Wu, C.H. Changing pattern of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC): the effect of cancer screening for chronic hepatitis B and C (abstract). Hepatology, 1998, 28: 758A.

Cheng, C.C., Yuen, M.F., Wong, W.M., Wong, B.C.Y., Ngan, H., Fan, S.T., Wu, C.H., Chan, O.O. and Lai, C.L. Changing pattern of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC): the effect of cancer screening for chronic hepatitis B and C. Hepatology, 1998, 28: 758A.

Cheng, S.W.K., Ting, A.C.W., Lau, H. and Wong, J. Epidemiology of atherosclerotic peripheral arterial occlusive disease in Hong Kong. World Journal of Surgery, 1999, 23: 202-206.

Cheng, S.W.K., Wu, L.L.H., Ting, A.C.W., Lau, H. and Wong, J. Screening for asymptomatic carotid stenosis in patients with peripheral vascular disease: a prospective study and risk factor analysis. Cardiovascular Surgery, 1999, 7: 303-309.

Cheng, S.W.K., Wu, L.L.H., Lau, H., Ting, A.C.W. and Wong, J. Prevalence of significant carotid stenosis in Chinese patients with peripheral and coronary artery disease. The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery, 1999, 69: 44-47.

Cheng, S.W.K., Ting, A.C.W., Lau, H. and Wong, J. Immediate stenting of lliofemoral occlusive lesions: a surgeon's early experiences. Journal of Endovascular Surgery, 1999, 6: 256-263.

Cheng, W., Chiu, R.W. and Tam, P.K.H. Long-term bladder function after acute transverse myelitis (abstract). Hong Kong Medical Journal Supplement, 1998, 4: P86.

Cheng, W., Leung, M. and Tam, P.K.H. Surgical intervention in necrotizing enterocolitis in neonates with symptomatic congenital heart disease (abstract). Hong Kong Medical Journal Supplement, 1998, 4: 25.4.

Cheng, W. and Tam, P.K.H. Murine duodenum does not go through a "solid core" stage in its embryological development. European Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 1998, 8: 212-215.

Cheng, W. and Tam, P.K.H. Flexible upper endoscopy in management of non-metallic sharp objects in children (abstract). Annals of the College of Surgeons of Hong Kong, 1998, 2: 140.

Cheng, W. and Tam, P.K.H. Clinical presentations of foreign body ingestion in children (abstract). Hong Kong Medical Journal Supplement, 1998, 4: 39.4.

Cheung, W.Y., Chin, M.P.S. and Luk, J.M.C. Expression and charcterization of soluble leukocyte integrin aXb2 (abstract). The FASEB Journal, 1999, 13: LB146.

Chow, L.W.C. and Loo, W.T.Y. Polysaccharide peptide (PSP) induces apoptosis by upregulating P21/WAF expression and downregulating cyclin D1 expression (abstract). Proceedings of American Society of Clinical Oncology, 1999, 18: 2382.

Chu, K.M., Choi, H.K., Tuen, H.H., Law, S.Y.K., Branicki, F.J. and Wong, J. A prospective randomized trial comparing the use of omeprazole-based dual and triple therapy for eradiction of Helicobacter pylori. The American Journal of Gastroenterology, 1998, 93: 1436-1442.

Chu, K.M., Kwok, K.F., Law, S.Y.K., Tuen, H.H., Tung, P.H.M., Branicki, F.J. and Wong, J. Helicobacter pylori status and endoscopy follow-up of patients having a history of perforated duodenal ulcer. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 1999.

Chu, K.M., Kwok, K.F., Choi, H.K., Law, S.Y.K., Branicki, F.J. and Wong, J. A prospective randomized trial comparing the use of omeprazole-based dual and triple therapy for eradication of Helicobacter pylori (abstract). Hong Kong Medical Journal Supplement, 1998, 4: 6.5.

Chu, K.W., Law, W.L., Ho, J.W.C. and Chan, C.W. Total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer decreases local recurrence (abstract). Hong Kong Medical Journal Supplement, 1998, 4: 25.8.

Chui, W.H., Cheung, D.L.C., Chiu, S.W., Lee, J.W.T. and He, G.W. A non-fatal impalement injury of the thorax. Journal of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, 1998, 43: 419-421.

Chui, W.H., Chiu, S.W., Lee, J.W.T., Cheung, D.L.C. and He, G.W. Surgical management of blunt traumatic rupture of the descending thoracic aorta. Annals of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 1999, 5: 109-112.

Chung, J.H.P., Lam, L.K., Wong, S.Y. and Ng, W.M. Skin banking in Hong Kong - the development and experience in Queen Mary Hospital (abstract). Hong Kong Medical Journal Supplement, 1998, 4: 39.9.

Fan, S.T. Hepatectomy for hepatocellular carcinoma without hospital mortality. Hong Kong Practitioner, 1999, 21: 51-54.

Fan, S.T. Hepatectomy for hepatocellular carcinoma - determinants of survival (editorial). Journal of the American Medical Association Southeast Asia, 1999, 14: 5-6.

Fan, S.T., Lo, C.M., Liu, C.L., Lam, C.M., Yuen, W.K., Yeung, C. and Wong, J. Hepatectomy for hepatocellular carcinoma: toward zero hospital deaths. Annals of Surgery, 1999, 229: 322-330.

Fan, S.T. Hepatectomy for hepatocellular carcinoma - determinants of short and long-term survival. Annals of the College of Surgeons of Hong Kong, 1998, 2: 39-43.

Fan, S.T. Problems of hepatectomy in cirrhosis. Hepatogastroenterology, 1998, 45: 1288-1290.

Fan, S.T., Lo, C.M., Lai, C.L. and Lau, G. Living donor liver transplantation in adults (abstract). The Hong Kong Practitioner, 1999, 21 (suppl): 1.

Fan, S.T. HCC A o ?  d S - i  , w   X ? z ? a . ? i  ? x - "? 2 ? a " ? 1998, 4: 4-6.

Fan, S.T. Recent advances of liver transplantation (abstract). Hong Kong Medical Diary, 1998, 3: 7-8.

Fan, S.T. and Wong, J. Hepatic metastases: invited comment and non-resective alternatives. In: Schein M. and Wise L. (eds.), Crucial Controversies in Surgery, Philadelphia, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 1999, 3: 159-161.

Fan, S.T. Surgical therapy of hepatocellular carcinoma in the cirrhotic liver. Swiss Surgery, 1999, 5: 107-110.

Fan, S.T. Imaging in liver transplantation. Journal of the Hong Kong College of Radiologists, 1999, 2: 64-67.

Fan, S.T. Liver transplantation in Asia - problems and practice. Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 1998, 13: S308-S310.

Fan, Y.W. More about syringomyelia (abstract). Annals of the College of Surgeons of Hong Kong, 1999, 3: A13.

Fan, Y.W., Chan, K.H., Lui, W.M. and Hung, K.N. Retrograde suction decompression of paraclinoid aneurysm - a revised technique. Surgical Neurology, 1999, 51: 129-131.

Ge, Z. and He, G.W. Cold storage of the heart with University of Wisconsin Solution (UWS) impairs EDHF-mediated endothelial function in micro-coronary arteries (abstract). Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology, 1998, 30: A259.

Ge, Z. and He, G.W. Role of small conductance Ca2+-activated K+-channels (SKca) in EDHF-mediated relaxation of micro-coronary arteries (abstract). Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology, 1998, 30: A261.

Ge, Z. and He, G.W. Effect of University of Wisconsin solution (UWS) on hyperpolarization-mediated relaxation in coronary micro-arteries: comparison to St. Thomas' solution (STS) (abstract). FASEB Journal, 1999, 13: 415.4.

He, G.W. and Ge, Z. Comparison of hyperpolarizing to depolarizing cardioplegia on EDHF-mediated endothelial function in micro-coronary arteries (abstract). Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology, 1998, 30: A254.

He, G.W. and He Yang, C.Q. Inhibition of vasoconstriction by thromboxane A2 antagonist GR32191B in the human radial artery (RA) (abstract). Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology, 1998, 30: A260.

He, G.W. and Ge, Z. Nitric oxide (NO)-independent, hyperpolarization-mediated relaxation involves multiple k- channels in porcine micro-coronary arteries (abstract). FASEB Journal, 1999, 13: 415.1.

He, G.W. Arterial grafts for coronary artery bypass grafting: biological characteristics, functional classification, and clinical choice. Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 1999, 67: 277-284.

He, G.W. and He Yang, C.Q. Impaired endothelium-derived hyperpolarizing factor-mediated relaxation in coronary arteries by cold storage with University of Wisconsin solution. Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 1998, 116: 122-130.

He, G.W. The dynamic coronary artery bypass graft. In: Buxton B.F. (ed.), Ischemic heart disease: surgical management, Mosby Incorporation, 1999, 129-139.

He, G.W. Potassium-channel opener in cardioplegia may restore coronary endothelial function. Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 1998, 66: 1318-1322.

He, G.W. Effect and mechanism of cardioplegic arrest on the coronary endothelium - smooth muscle interaction. Clinical and Experimental Pharmacology and Physiology, 1998, 25: 831-835.

He, G.W. The University of Hong Kong protocol for use of the radial artery in coronary bypass surgery. Asian Journal of Surgery, 1998, 21: 171-176.

He, G.W. Arterial grafts for coronary artery bypass: functional classification and antispastic therpay. Asian Journal of Surgery, 1998, 21: 177-183.

He, G.W. Ischemic heart disease (Editorial Commentary). Asian Journal of Surgery, 1998, 21: 143.

He Yang, C.Q. and He, G.W. Comparison of vasorelaxant effect of nitroprusside and nitroglycerin in the human radial artery (RA) (abstract). Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology, 1998, 30: A260.

He Yang, C.Q. and He, G.W. Comparison of effect of calcium antagonists in the human radial artery (abstract). FASEB Journal, 1999, 13: 123.6.

Ho, J.W.C., Yuen, S.T., Chung, L.P. and Kwan, K.Y.M. Genetic-guided screening programme for familial adenomatous polyposis: result of a regional registry (abstract). Hong Kong Medical Journal Supplement, 1998, 4: 10.9.

Ho, J.W.C., Kwan, K.Y.M., Yuen, S.T. and Chung, L.P. Colonoscopic surveillance and screening for familial colorectal cancer: experience of a regional registry (abstract). Hong Kong Medical Journal Supplement, 1998, 4: 10.7.

Ho, P., Tung, P.H.M., Law, S.Y.K. and Wong, J. Review of the Heimlich manoeuvre. Annals of the College of Surgeons of Hong Kong, 1999, 3: 7-10.

Ho, W.K., Wei, W.I., Yuen, P.W., Hui, Y. and Wong, S.H.W. Otorrhoea after grommet insertion for middle ear effusion in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma. American Journal of Otolaryngology, 1999, 20: 12-15.

Ho, W.K., Yuen, P.W. and Wei, W.I. Recurrence of carcinoma of tongue after irradiation-result of surgical salvage (abstract). Hong Kong Medical Journal Supplement, 1998, 4: 38.1.

Hui, Y. and Wei, W.I. Congenital ENT anomalies and management (abstract). Hong Kong Medical Journal Supplement, 1998, 4: 4.6.

Khoo, U.S., Ozcelik, H., Cheung, A.N.Y., Chow, L.W.C., Ngan, H.Y.S., Done, S.J., Liang, A.C.T., Chan, V.W.Y., Au, G.K.H., Ng, W.F., Poon, C.S.P., Leung, Y.F., Loong, F., Ip, P.P.C., Chan, G.S.W., Andrulis, I.L., Lu, J. and Ho, F.C.S. Short report: Somatic mutations in the BRCA1 gene in Chinese sporadic breast and ovarian cancer. Oncogene, 1999, 18: 4643-4646.

Kumana, C.R., Ching, P.T.Y., Cheung, E., Kong, Y., Kou, M., Chan, C.K., Chu, K.M., Seto, W.H. and Lam, S.K. Antiulcer Drug Prescribing in Hospital successfully influenced by "Immediate Concurrent Feedback". Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics, St Louis, MI, Mosby Inc, 1998, 64: 569-74.

Kwong, D.L.W., Nicholls, J.M., Wei, W.I., Chua, D.T.T., Sham, J.S.T., Yuen, P.W., Cheng, A.C.K., Wan, K.Y., Kwong, P.W.K. and Choy, D.T.K. The time course of histologic remission after treatment of patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Cancer, 1999, 85: 1446-1453.

Lam, A.K.Y. and Lo, C.Y. Role of p53 tumor suppressor gene in pancreatic endocrine tumors of Chinese patients. The American Journal of Gastroenterology, 1998, 93: 1232-1235.

Lam, A.K.Y., Lo, C.Y., Lee, M. and Chan, K.W. Omental fibromatosis presenting as an incarcerated inguinal hernia. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery, 1999, 69: 322-324.

Lam, A.K.Y., Law, S.Y.K. and Wong, J. Malignant melanoma of the oesophagus: clinicopathological features, lack of p53 expression and steroid receptors and a review of the literature. European Journal of Surgical Oncology, 1999, 25: 168-172.

Lam, C.M., Lo, C.M., Yuen, W.K., Liu, C.L. and Fan, S.T. Prolonged survival in selected patients following surgical resection for pulmonary metastasis from hepatocellular carcinoma. British Journal of Surgery, 1998, 85: 1198-1200.

Lam, C.M. and Fan, S.T. Major hepatectomies in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma associated with unsatisfactory ICG clearance test (abstract). Digestion, 1998, 59 (suppl 3): 63.

Lam, C.M., Yuen, S.T. and Yuen, W.K. Haemoperitoneum caused by spontaneous rupture of a true splenic cyst. Hepatogastroenterology, 1998, 45: 1884-1886.

Lam, K.Y. and Lo, C.Y. Poorly differentiated (insular) carcinoma of thyroid gland: clinicopathologic experience and p53 over-expression (abstract). Cancer Detection and Prevention, 1998, 22 (suppl): S162.

Lam, L.K., Ho, C.M., Wei, W.I. and Wong, S.Y. Improved management of the donor site of free radial forearm flap (abstract). Hong Kong Medical Journal Supplement, 1998, 4: 25.7.

Lam, P.W., Peh, W.C.G. and Wei, W.I. Head and neck imaging - case 5. In: Peh W.C.G. (ed.), Clinics in Diagnostic Imaging, Singapore, Miller Freeman Pte Ltd, 1998, 34-40.

Lau, H. and Cheng, S.W.K. Stroke prevention by carotid endarterectomy. Hong Kong Practitioner, 1998, 20: 484-490.

Lau, H. and Cheng, S.W.K. Takayasu arteritis: a case report of aortic aneurysm. Singapore Medical Journal, 1998, 39: 507-510.

Lau, H., Lo, C.Y. and Lam, A.K.Y. Surgical implications of underestimation of adrenal tumour size by computed tomography. British Journal of Surgery, 1999, 86: 385-387.

Lau, H., Fan, S.T., Ng, I.O.L. and Wong, J. Long-term prognosis after hepatectomy for hepatocellular carcinoma: a survival analysis of 204 consecutive patients. Cancer, 1998, 83: 2302-2311.

Lau, H. and Cheng, S.W.K. Carotid endarterectomy: a 3-year audit of the Francis YH Tien Vascular Disease Centre (abstract). Hong Kong Medical Journal Supplement, 1998, 4: P85.

Lau, Y., Lau, P.Y., Chan, C.M. and Yip, A.W.C. The potential impact of breast cancer screening in Hong Kong. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery, 1998, 68: 707-711.

Law, S.Y.K., Arcilla, C., Chu, K.M. and Wong, J. The significance of histologically infiltrated resection margin after esophagectomy for esophageal cancer. The American Journal of Surgery, 1998, 176: 286-290.

Law, S.Y.K. and Wong, J. Carcinoma of the esophagus. In: Morris D.L., Kearsley J.M. and Williams C.J. (eds.), Cancer, a comprehensive clinical guide, Bershire, U.K., Harwood Academic Publishers, 1998, Chapter 16: 155-163.

Law, S.Y.K. and Wong, J. Complications: prevention and management. In: Daly J.M., Hennessy T.P.J. and Reynolds J.V. (eds.), Management of Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer, London, U.K., W.B. Saunders Company Ltd, 1998, Chapter 12: 240-262.

Law, S.Y.K. and Wong, J. Use of controlled randomized trials to evaluate new technologies and new operative procedures in surgery. Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery, 1999, 2: 494-495.

Law, S.Y.K. and Wong, J. Achalasia: progress in current management. Medical Progress, 1999, May.

Law, S.Y.K. Summary on symposium "Squamous cell carcinoma". ISDE Newsletter, 1999.

Law, S.Y.K., Kwong, D.L.W., Tung, P.H.M., Chu, K.M., Sham, J.S.T., Choy, D.T.K. and Wong, J. Preoperative chemoradiation for squamous cell esophageal cancer: a prospective randomized trial (abstract). Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology, 1998, 12 (Suppl B): 56B.

Law, S.Y.K., Cheng, W., Chan, K.L. and Tam, P.K.H. Thoracoscopic Heller's operation in a child with achalasia: a video presentation (abstract). Annals of the College of Surgeons of Hong Kong, 1998, 2: 145.

Law, S.Y.K., Tung, P.H.M., Sihoe, J., Chu, K.M. and Wong, J. Self-expanding metallic intraluminal stents for palliation of esophageal cancer (abstract). Hong Kong Medical Journal Supplement, 1998, 4: 6.12.

Law, W.L. and Chu, K.W. Anal sepsis: aetiology and epidemiology. Seminars in Colon & Rectal Surgery, 1998, 9: 158-162.

Law, W.L., Bailey, H.R., Max, E., Butts, D.R., Smith, K.W., Thompson, D.A., Skakun, G.B. and Graves, E. Single-layer continuous colon and rectal anastomosis using monfilament absorbable suture (Maxon): study of 500 cases. Diseases of Colon & Rectum, 1999, 42: 736-740.

Law, W.L. and Chu, K.W. Triple rubber band ligation for hemorrhoids: prospective randomized trial on the use of local anesthetic injection. Diseases of Colon & Rectum, 1999, 42: 363-366.

Lett, Z. Anaesthesia and critical care in Hong Kong. (Who and what contributed to evolution and present position?) (abstract). Hong Kong Medical Journal Supplement, 1998, 4: 9.9.

Leung, G.K.K. and Fan, Y.W. Temporal lobe resection for intractable epilepsy (abstract). Annals of the College of Surgeons of Hong Kong, 1999, 3: A12.

Leung, G.K.K., Ho, S.L. and Fan, Y.W. Rubral tremor associated with cavernous angioma of the midbrain. Movement Disorders, 1999, 14: 191-193.

Leung, G.K.K., Hung, K.N. and Fan, Y.W. Surgical treatment for Parkinson's disease. Hong Kong Practitioner, 1999, 21: 106-115.

Leung, G.K.K., Wong, W.C. and Fan, Y.W. MRI assessment of third ventriculostomy function using phase-contrast CSF flow study and ventricular volume measurement (abstract). Annals of the College of Surgeons of Hong Kong, 1999, 3: A13.

Leung, S.Y., Yuen, S.T., Chung, L.P., Chu, K.M., Wong, M.P., Branicki, F.J. and Ho, J.C.I. Microsatellite instability, Epstein-Barr virus, mutation of type II transforming growth factor beta receptor and BAX in gastric carcinomas in Hong Kong Chinese. British Journal of Cancer, 1999, 79: 582-588.

Leung, S.Y., Yuen, S.T., Ho, C.M., Kwong, W.K. and Chung, L.P. Presence of Epstein-Barr virus in lymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma of the middle ear. Journal of Clinical Pathology, 1999, 51(8): 602-605.

Leung, S.Y., Chan, T.L., Chung, L.P., Chan, A.S.Y., Fan, Y.W., Hung, K.N., Kwong, W.K., Ho, J.W.C. and Yuen, S.T. Microsatellite instability and mutation of DNA mismatch repair genes in gliomas. American Journal of Pathology, 1998, 153(4): 1181-1188.

Leung, S.Y., Chau, K.Y., Yuen, S.T., Chu, K.M., Branicki, F.J. and Chung, L.P. p53 overexpression is different in Epstein-Barr virus-associated and Epstein-Barr virus-negative carcinoma. Histopathology, 1998, 33: 311-317.

Leung, S.Y., Chan, A.S.Y., Wong, M.P., Yuen, S.T., Fan, Y.W. and Chung, L.P. Expression of vascular endothelial growth factor in Von Hippel-Lindau syndrome-associated papillary cystadenoma of the epididymis. Human Pathology, 1998, 29(11): 1322-1324.

Leung, S.Y., Yuen, S.T., Chung, L.P., Chu, K.M., Chan, A.S.Y. and Ho, J.C.I. hMLH1 promoter methylation and lack of hMLH1 expression in sporadic gastric carcinomas with high-frequency microsatellite instability. Cancer Research, 1999, 59: 159-164.

Leung, S.Y., Yuen, S.T., Chung, L.P., Chu, K.M., Wong, M.P., Branicki, F.J. and Ho, J.C.I. Microsatellite instability, Epstein-Barr virus, mutation of type II transforming growth factor receptor and BAX in gastric carcinomas in Hong Kong Chinese (abstract). Hong Kong Medical Journal Supplement, 1998, 4: 9.1.

Liu, C.L., Fan, S.T. and Wong, J. Primary biliary stones: diagnosis and management. World Journal of Surgery, 1998, 22: 1162-1166.

Liu, C.L., Lo, C.M. and Fan, S.T. Determinants of survival in patients with spontaneous rupture of hepatocellular carcinoma (abstract). Gastroenterology, 1999, 116: A1330.

Liu, C.L., Lo, C.M. and Fan, S.T. Endoscopic ultrasonography in detection of occult biliary stones in acute pancreatitis (abstract). Surgical Endoscopy, 1998, 12: 498.

Liu, C.L., Lo, C.M. and Fan, S.T. Second-stage hepatic resection in patients with spontaneous rupture of hepatocellular carcinoma (abstract). Digestion, 1998, 59 (suppl 3): 39.

Liu, M.H., Furnary, A., Swanson, J. and He, G.W. Effect of potassium channel opener (KCO) aprikalim on the receptor-mediated vasoconstriction in the human internal mammary artery (IMA) (abstract). FAFEB Journal, 1999, 13: 157.3.

Lo, C.M., Fan, S.T., Liu, C.L., Lo, R.J.W., Lai, C.L., Lau, G., Chan, J.K.F., Ng, I.O.L. and Wong, J. Five-year experience with the development of a liver transplant program in Hong Kong. Transplantation Proceedings, 1998, 30: 3247-3248.

Lo, C.M., Fan, S.T., Liu, C.L., Yong, B.H., Chan, J.K. and Wong, J. Increased risk for living liver donors after extended right lobectomy. Transplantation Proceedings, 1999, 31: 533-534.

Lo, C.M., Fan, S.T., Lai, C.L., Yuen, M.F., Ng, I.O.L. and Wong, J. Liver transplantation in Asian patients with chronic hepatitis B using lamivudine prophylaxis (abstract). Transplantation, 1999, 67: S634.

Lo, C.M. Treatment of acute cholecystitis in the laparoscopic era (editorial). Journal of the American Medical Association Southeast Asia, 1999, 15: 5-6.

Lo, C.M., Fan, S.T., Lai, C.L., Liu, C.L., Yuen, M.F., Ng, I.O.L. and Wong, J. Lamivudine prophylaxis in liver transplantation for hepatitis B in Asians. Transplantation Proceedings, 1999, 31: 535-536.

Lo, C.M., Fan, S.T., Liu, C.L., Wei, W.I., Chan, J.K., Lai, C.L., Lau, G. and Wong, J. Applicability of living donor liver transplantation to high-urgency patients. Transplantation, 1999, 67: 73-77.

Lo, C.M., Fan, S.T., Liu, C.L., Chan, K.L., Ng, I.O.L., Lai, C.L., Lau, G., Fung, S.K.Y. and Wong, J. Use of FK506 as primary or rescue therapy after liver transplantation in Hong Kong. Transplantation Proceedings, 1998, 30: 3587-3588.

Lo, C.Y. and Lam, K.Y. Postoperative hypocalcemia in patients who did or did not undergo parathyroid autotransplantation during thyroidectomy: a comparative study. Surgery, 1998, 124: 1081-1087.

Lo, C.Y. Use of a Foley catheter in the removal of a substernal goiter (invited commentary). American Journal of Surgery, 1998, 176: 392.

Lo, C.Y. and Lam, K.Y. Parathyroid autotransplantation during thyroidectomy: is frozen section necessary?. Archives of Surgery, 1999, 134: 258-260.

Lo, C.Y., Lam, A.K.Y. and Wan, K.Y. Anaplastic carcinoma of the thyroid. American Journal of Surgery, 1999, 177: 337-339.

Lo, C.Y. and Chan, J.K.Y. Introducing the Skills Development Centre of the Department of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong. Annuals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, 1998, 80: 208-210.

Lo, C.Y. and Lo, C.M. Adrenalectomy through laparoscopy: the preferred approach (abstract). Asian Journal of Surgery, 1998, 21: S12.

Lo, C.Y. and Ng, K.C.K. Underestimation of the actual size of adrenal tumor by CT scan: an implication for surgical decision making (abstract). Asian Journal of Surgery, 1999, 21: S11.

Lo, C.Y. Preoperative localization for primary hyperparathyroidism: is it cost effective? (abstract). Asian Journal of Surgery, 1998, 21: S8.

Lo, C.Y. and Lam, K.Y. Anaplastic carcinoma of thyroid: a therapeutic challenge (abstract). Asian Journal of Surgery, 1998, 20: S8.

Lo, C.Y. Obturator hernia revisited: a review of 12 cases in 7 years (Invited Commentary). Journal of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, 1998, 43: 364.

Man, K., Fan, S.T., Ng, I.O.L., Lo, C.M., Liu, C.L., Yu, W.C. and Wong, J. Tolerance of the liver to intermittent Pringle maneuver in hepatectomy for liver tumors. Archives of Surgery, 1999, 134: 533.

Mok, W.Y., Yeung, W.S.B. and Luk, J.M.C. Differential expression of gap-junction gene connexin 31 in seminiferous epithelium of rat testes. Federation of European Biochemical Societies Letters, 1999, 452: 243-248.

Mok, W.Y., Yeung, W.S.B. and Luk, J.M.C. Differential expression of gap-junction gene connexin 31 in seminiferous epithelium of rat testes (abstract). The FASEB Journal, 1999, 13: LB151.

Nandi, P.L., Li, W.S., Leung, R., Chan, J. and Chan, H.T. Deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism in Chinese population. Hong Kong Medical Journal, 1998, 4: 305-310.

Nandi, P.L., Chan, A.H., Ho, S.S., Hung, M.Y. and Shum, H.P. Ethical aspects of clinical practice. Annals of the College of Surgeons of Hong Kong, 1998, 2: 59-61.

Nandi, P.L., Soundara Rajan, S., Mak, K.C., Chan, S.C. and So, Y.P. Surgical wound infection. Hong Kong Medical Journal, 1999, 5: 82-86.

Nandi, P.L., Tsang, H., Chan, I., Chow, S., Cheng, T. and Fung, W. When to stop treatment but continue care: an approach to futile interventions. Medical Progress, 1999, 26: 5-8.

Ng, D.K.K., Hui, Y., Law, A.K.W. and Ho, J.C.S. Tuberculous laryngitis in a child. Respirology, 1999, 4: 195-198.

Ng, I.O.L., Lee, M.F., Fan, S.T., Choo, C.K. and Ng, M. Differential higher expression of VEGF-receptor FLT-1 but not VEGF is present in hepatocellular carcinoma (abstract). Hepatology, 1998, 28: 164A.

Ng, K.C.K., Ho, W. and Yuen, W.K. Analysis of a major road traffic accident involving the overturn of a double decker bus (abstract). Hong Kong Medical Journal Supplement, 1998, 4: 39.7.

Ng, K.C.K. and Chan, K.L. Stem cell transplantation for neuroblastoma. Annals of the College of Surgeons of Hong Kong, 1998, 2: 5-7.

Ng, W.M., Wei, W.I., Lam, L.K., Wong, S.Y. and Chung, J.H.P. Use of deltopectoral flap for head and neck reconstruction (abstract). Hong Kong Medical Journal Supplement, 1998, 4: 39.1.

Ooi, C.G.C., Chan, K.L., Peh, W.C.G., Saing, H. and Ngan, H. Confluent hepatic fibrosis in monozygotic twins. Pediatric Radiology, USA, 1999, 29: 53-55.

Peh, W.C.G. and Yuen, P.W. Imaging-surgical correlation. Orbital abscess secondary to ethmoid sinusitis. Journal of the Hong Kong College of Radiologists, Hong Kong, 1998, 1: 86-87.

Peh, W.C.G., Khong, P.L., Chan, K.L., Lam, C., Cheng, W., Saing, H., Lam, W.W.M., Leong Fung, L.L.Y., Low, L.C.K. and Tam, P.K.H. Ultrasound-guided reduction of intussusception: technique and efficacy. Radiology, USA, 1998, 209: 538.

Peh, W.C.G., Lam, C., Chan, K.L. and To, J.Y.T. The effect of ultrasonographic contrast agent on simulated small bowel ischaemia in an animal model. Journal of the Hong Kong College of Radiologists, Hong Kong, 1999, 2: 202-206.

Poon, R.T.P., Law, W.L., Chu, K.W. and Wong, J. Emergency resection and primary anastomosis for left-sided obstructing colorectal carcinoma in the elderly. British Journal of Surgery, 1998, 85: 1539-1542.

Poon, R.T.P., Yeung, C., Lo, C.M., Yuen, W.K., Liu, C.L. and Fan, S.T. Prophylactic effect of somatostatin on post-ERCP pancreatitis: a randomized controlled trial. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 1999, 49: 593-598.

Poon, R.T.P., Chu, K.W., Ho, J.W.C., Chan, C.W., Law, W.L. and Wong, J. Prospective evaluation of selective defunctioning stoma for low anterior resection with total mesorectal excision. World Journal of Surgery, 1999, 23: 463-468.

Poon, R.T.P., Law, S.Y.K. and Wong, J. Update on results of esophagectomy for carcinoma of the esophagus in the elderly. Surgery on the Web, 1999, 1: 1-2.

Poon, R.T.P., Fan, S.T., Lo, C.M., Liu, C.L. and Wong, J. Intrahepatic recurrence after curative resection of hepatocellular carcinoma: long-term results of treatment and prognostic factors. Annals of Surgery, 1999, 229: 216-222.

Poon, R.T.P., Lo, C.M. and Fan, S.T. Hepatectomy for hepatocellular carcinoma in the elderly. Annals of the College of Surgeons of Hong Kong, 1999, 3: 16-19.

Qin, L., Ng, I.O.L., Fan, S.T. and Ng, M. p21/WAF1, p53 and PCNA expression and p53 mutation status in hepatocellular carcinoma. International Journal of Cancer, 1998, 79: 424-428.

Ren, Z., Gately, H., Ahmad, A., Floten, S. and He, G.W. Effects of potassium channel opener KRN4884 on human conduit arteries used as coronary bypass grafts (abstract). FASEB Journal, 1999, 13: 157.4.

Saing, H., Mya, G.H. and Cheng, W. The involvement of two or more systems and the severity of associated anomalies significantly influence mortality in esophageal atresia. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 1998, 33: 1596-1598.

Saing, H., Chan, J.K.F., Lam, W.W.M. and Chan, K.L. Virtual intraluminal endoscopy: a new method for evaluation and management of choledochal cyst. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 1998, 33: 1686-1689.

Saing, H., Mya, G.H. and Cheng, W. Do associated anomalies influence mortality in oesophageal atresia? (abstract). Hong Kong Medical Journal Supplement, 1998, 4: 39.2.

Shek, T.W.H., Liu, C.L., Peh, W.C.G., Ng, I.O.L. and Fan, S.T. Intraabdominal follicular dendritic cell tumours: a rare tumour in need of recognition. Histopathology, 1998, 33: 465-470.

Shek, T.W.H., Luk, I.S.C., Peh, W.C.G., Chan, K.L. and Chan, G.C.F. Metanephric adenofibroma: report of a case and review of the literature. The American Journal of Surgical Pathology, USA, 1999, 23: 727-733.

Sin, S.Y., Tang, M.H.Y. and Chan, K.L. In utero pleuro-amniotic shuntig in fetuses with chylothorax (abstract). Hong Kong Medical Journal Supplement, 1998, 4: P38.

Soetikuo, R.M., Carr-Locke, D.L., Neoptolemos, J.P., Fan, S.T., Marek, T.A. and Nowak, A. Does early ERCP+ES reduce the morbidity and mortality of acute gallstone pancreatitis - a meta-analysis (abstract). Digestion, 1998, 59 (suppl 3): 488.

Suen, W.S., Mok, C.K., Chiu, S.W., Cheung, K.L., Lee, J.W.T., Cheung, D.L.C., Das, S.R. and He, G.W. Risk factors for development of acute renal failure (ARF) requiring dialysis in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Angiology, 1998, 49: 789-800.

Tam, P.K.H. and Guo, W.H. Intestinal transplantation: current status. Asian Journal of Surgery, 1999, 22: 146-151.

Ting, A.C.W. and Cheng, S.W.K. Acute thromboembolism of the lower extremity - review of 10 years' experience. Asian Journal of Surgery, 1998, 21: 212-215.

Ting, A.C.W., Cheng, S.W.K. and Shek, T.W.H. Symptomatic abdominal aortic aneurysm from coexisting periaortic lymphoma. European Journal of Surgery, 1998, 164: 869-871.

Tso, W.K., Ai, V.H.G., Li, J.H.C., Cheng, P.W., Yeung, C. and Chan, F.L. Percutaneous placement of metallic stents in malignant biliary obstruction: results in 80 consecutive patients. Journal of the Hong Kong College of Radiologists, 1999, 2: 31-36.

Wang, Y.N., Ng, I.O.L., To, J.Y.T. and Fan, S.T. A modified method of auxiliary partial liver transplantation in the rat. Hepatogastroenterology, 1999, 46: 428-431.

Wei, W.I., Ng, W.M., Ho, W.K., Lam, L.K. and Yuen, P.W. The efficacy of surgery for recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma (abstract). Hong Kong Medical Journal Supplement, 1998, 4: 39.6.

Wei, W.I. Surgical treatment of the N0 neck - indications and choice of operation (abstract). British Journal of Cancer, 1998, 77S1: 33.

Wei, W.I. Diagnosis and treatment of NPC: current concepts. Medical Progress, 1998, 25: 17-22.

Wei, W.I. and Ho, W.K. Management of nasopharyngeal carcinoma by surgery. Asian Journal of Surgery, 1998, 21: 266-270.

Wei, W.I. Carcinoma of the nasopharynx. Advances in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Mosby - Year Book, Inc, 1998, Volume 12, Chapter 7: 119-131.

Wei, W.I. Cochlear implant surgery in Hong Kong. Hong Kong Society for the Deaf, 30th Anniversary Commemorative issue, 1998, 50-53.

Wei, W.I. Fighting cancer face on. Interflow, The University of Hong Kong Magazine, 1998, 79: 30-33.

Wei, W.I. Family physician and the specialist in contemporary medical practice. Hong Kong Practitioner, 1999, 21: 153-154.

Wei, W.I., Law, S.Y.K., Ho, W.K. and Wong, J. Present status of pharyngolaryngo-esophagectomy. Journal of Japan Bronchoesophagological Society, 1999, 50: 50-55.

Wong, K.H., Yuen, W.K. and Lee, F.C.W. Percutaneous transhepatic cholangioscopy (PTCS) in management of biliary tract stones: preliminary experience in Tung Wah Hospital (abstract). Hong Kong Medical Journal Supplement, 1998, 4: P88.

Wong, L.Y., Yuen, P.W., Ho, W.K. and Tang, K.C. A survey of chronic rhinitis in Hong Kong (abstract). Hong Kong Medical Journal Supplement, 1998, 4: 38.4.

Wong, S.Y. and Li, H.C. The omohyoid sling syndrome (abstract). Hong Kong Medical Journal Supplement, 1998, 4: 39.3.

Wong, S.Y. Giant congential naevus: risks & management. Annals of the College of Surgeons of Hong Kong, 1998, 2: 44-46.

Wong, Y.K., Hui, Y., Au, D.K.K. and Wei, W.I. Economic evaluation of cochlear implantation (abstract). Hong Kong Medical Journal Supplement, 1998, 4: 38.5.

Wong, Y.M., Ho, W.K., Yuen, P.W. and Wei, W.I. Patients with epistaxis who need hospitalization (abstract). Hong Kong Medical Journal Supplement, 1998, 4: 38.7.

Xin, Z.L., Hung, K.N., Cui, G. and Su, B.S. The expression of Bcl-2 gene after transient focal ischaemia and the effect of MK-801. Journal of Xi'an Medical University, 1998, 10: 170-175.

Yeung, C. Highlights from international workshops on therapeutic endoscopy (Hong Kong) - Book reviews. Hong Kong Medical Journal, 1999, 5: 215.

Yeung, W.S.B., Lan, E.Y.L., So, W.W.K., Ho, P.C., Yuen, A.W.C. and Tam, P.C. Assisted fertilization - the experience of Queen Mary Hospital. The Hong Kong Medical Diary, 1998, 3: 3-4.

Yip, S.K.H., Lee, F.C.W., Tam, P.C. and Leung, S.Y.L. Outpatient treatment of middle and lower ureteric stones: extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy versus ureteroscopic laser lithotripsy. Annals of Academy of Medicine (Singapore), 1998, 27: 515-519.

Yip, S.K.H., Peh, W.C.G., Tam, P.C., Li, J.H.C. and Lam, C. The role of ultrasonography in screening for urological malignancies in patients presenting with painless haematuria. Annals of Academy of Medicine (Singapore), Singapore, 1999, 28: 174-177.

Yip, S.K.H., Peh, W.C.G. and Tam, P.C. Evaluating haematuria: ultrasonography and the day case diagnostic service. The Hong Kong Practitioner, Hong Kong, 1998, 20: 615-623.

Yip, S.K.H., Peh, W.C.G., Tam, P.C., Li, J.H.C. and Lam, C.H.C. Day case hematuria diagnostic service: use of ultrasonography and flexible cystoscopy. Urology, 1998, 52: 762-766.

Yuen, P.W. Endoscopic surgery beyond the nose (abstract). Hong Kong Medical Journal Supplement, 1998, 4: 33.7.

Yuen, P.W., Lam, A.K.Y., Chan, A.C.L., Wei, W.I., Lam, L.K., Ho, W.K. and Ho, C.M. Clinicopathological analysis of elective neck dissection for N0 neck of early oral tongue carcinoma. The American Journal of Surgery, 1999, 177: 90-92.

Yuen, S.T., Chan, T.L., Chung, L.P., Ho, J.W.C., Chan, S.Y., Ho, J.C.Y. and Leung, S.Y. Microsatellite instability and mismatch repair gene mutations are common in young colorectal cancer patients in Hong Kong (abstract). Hong Kong Medical Journal Supplement, 1998, 4: 9.2.

Yuen, W.K. and Tong, H.K. Current status of trauma registry in Queen Mary Hospital (abstract). Hong Kong Medical Journal Supplement, 1998, 4: 25.6.

Yuen, W.K., Wong, K.H. and Suen, W.S. Missed penetrating cardiac injury: a case report (abstract). Hong Kong Medical Journal Supplement, 1998, 4: P11.

Zhang, X.H., Fung, P.C.W., Zhu, W., Lui, S.L., Chan, K.L. and Cho, C.H. Factors affecting nitric oxide production in the renal ischemia - reperfusion injury response (abstract). Nitric oxide: Biology & Chemistry, 1998, 2: J25.

Conference and working papers

Au, D.K.K. The treatment of patients suffering from benign paroxysmal positional vertigo with oscillation. 1st International Congress of Hong Kong Academy of Medicine, Hong Kong, November 26-29, 1998.

Au, D.K.K., Hui, Y. and Wong, Y.K. Comparison of the results of two different implant systems using continuous interleaved sampler speech processing strategy. 2nd Congress of Asia Pacific Symposium on Cochlear Implant and Related Sciences, Seoul, Korea, April 2-4, 1999.

Au, D.K.K. and Wong, Y.K. Mobile audiometric hearing screening for industrial workers. 7th International Congress on Noise as a Public Health Problem, Sydney, Australia, November 22-26, 1998.

Au, D.K.K. Early detection of hearing impairment in prelingual children. 6th Asia-Pacific Congress on Deafness, Beijing, China, August 3-6, 1998.

Au, D.K.K. Comparison of speech perception cores between single-channel and multi-channel cochlear implant in a Shanghainese patient. 6th Asia-Pacific Congress on Deafness, Beijing, China, August 3-6, 1998.

Chan, A.O.O., Chu, K.M., Hui, W.M., Wong, B.C.Y., Kwok, E.N.L., Lai, K.C. and Lam, S.K. Serum soluble E-cadherin concentration is a good prognostic marker for patients with gastric cancer. Annual Meeting of the American Gastroenterological Association, Digestive Disease Week, Orlando, Florida, USA, May 16-19, 1999.

Chan, G.C.F., Shek, T.W.H., Chan, K.L., Chien, E.P., Kwong, D.L.W., Lee, T.L., Cheng, W., Ha, S.Y., Tam, P.K.H. and Lau, Y.L. The Extracrebral Paediatric Ewing's Sarcoma Family: A Review of the Queen Mary Hospital Experience. 5th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, Hong Kong, 8-11 November 1998.

Chan, G.C.F., Kwong, D.L.W., Chan, K.L., Ha, S.Y., Chiu, D.C.K., Cheng, W., Tam, P.K.H. and Lau, Y.L. Tolerability of topotecan in refractory metastatic neuroblastoma after autologous haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (auto-HSCT). Medical Pediatric Oncology, 1998, 31(4): 342.

Chan, K.L., Chan, G.C.F. and Tam, P.K.H. Long-term results of conservative surgery and adjuvant chemotherapy on childhood yolk sac tumour. 5th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, Hong Kong, November 8-11, 1998.

Chan, K.L., Peh, W.C.G., Khong, P.L., Lam, C., Lam, W.W.M., Cheng, W., Saing, H., Leong Fung, L.L.Y., Low, L.C.K. and Tam, P.K.H. Ultrasound-guided hydrostatic reduction of childhood intussusceptions. 12th Biennial Congress of the Asian Surgical Association, Brisbane, Australia, March 7-10, 1999.

Chan, K.L., Leung, C.W., Guo, W.H., Tsoi, N.S. and Tam, P.K.H. Factors affecting parenteral nutrition cholestasis in neonates. 12th Biennial Congress of the Asian Surgical Association, Brisbane, Australia, March 7-10, 1999.

Chan, K.L., Tam, P.K.H. and Lam, W.W.M. Gadolinium-infusion magnetic resonance nenogram (MRV) versus laparoscopy in the management of impalpable undescended testes. 12th Biennial Congress of the Asian Surgical Association, Brisbane, Australia, March 7-10, 1999.

Chan, K.L., Fan, S.T., Saing, H., Wei, W.I., Lo, C.M., Ng, I.O.L., Tsoi, N.S., Chan, J., Tso, W.K., Yuen, K.Y., Tam, P.K.H. and Wong, J. Paediatric liver transplantation at Queen Mary Hospital. 1st International Congress of Hong Kong Academy of Medicine, Hong Kong, November 26-29, 1998.

Chan, K.L., Chan, G.C.F. and Tam, P.K.H. Long-term results of conservative surgery and adjuvant chemotherapy on childhood yolk sac tumour. Medical Pediatric Oncology, 1998, 31(4): 310.

Chan, K.L. Prenatal diagnosis and neonatal surgery. Beijing Obstectric & Gynaecology Hospital, October 8, 1998.

Chan, K.L. Paediatric liver transplantation. Beijing Children Hospital, October 6-7, 1998.

Chan, K.L. Preservation injury of small bowel allograft - jejunum & ileum. Beijing Children Hospital, October 6-7, 1998.

Chan, K.L. Asia report on the diagnosis and therapy of childhood abdominal tumour. Abdominal Cancer Therapy in Children, Interdisciplinary Congress, Munster, Germany, February 22-24, 1999.

Chan, K.L. Intussusception: advances in management. Hong Kong Surgical Forum, Hong Kong, January 16, 1999.

Chan, K.L. Solid organ transplantation. Update on New Medical Frontier by the School of Professional and Continuing Education, October 10, 1998.

Chan, K.L., Chan, G.C.F. and Tam, P.K.H. Long-term results of conservative surgery and adjuvant chemotherapy on childhood yolk sac tumour. 30th Meeting of International Society Paediatric Oncology (SIOP), Yokohama, Japan, October, 1998.

Chan, O.O., Chu, K.M., Hui, W.M., Wong, B.C.Y., Kwok, E., Lai, K.C. and Lam, S.K. Serum soluble E-cadherin concentration is a good prognostic marker for patients with gastric cancer. Gastroenterology, 1999, 116: A386.

Chan, O.O., Lam, C.L.K., Kwok, E.N.L., Lam, S.K. and Fan, S.T. Serum soluble E-cadherin concentration in patients with GI malignancy. Gastroenterology, 1999, 116: A386.

Chau, W.S., Suen, W.S., Lee, J.W.T., Chiu, S.W., Cheung, D.L.C. and He, G.W. Endoscopic management of malignant airway obstruction. 5th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, Hong Kong, November 8-11, 1998.

Cheng, S.W.K. Special considerations for visceral reconstruction in thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair. Combined Seminar on Surgical & Anaesthetic Consideration for Extensive Thoraco Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms: Grantham Hospital Spring 1999 Anaesthesia Clinics, January 29, 1999.

Cheng, S.W.K. Endovascular intervention for peripheral vascular disease. 5th International Conference of the Chinese Vascular Society, Hangzhou, China, April 26-29, 1999.

Cheng, S.W.K. Pre-congress endovascular workshop: endovascular intervention for peripher vascular disease (invited faculty). 7th Annual Meeting of the Asian Society for Cardiovascular Surgery, Singapore, May 28 - June 1, 1999.

Cheng, W., Tam, P.K.H. and Leung, P. Necrotising enterocolitis in neonates with symptomatic congenital heart disease: a unique subgroup. XLV Annual International Congress, British Association of Paediatric Surgeons, Bristol, U.K., July, 1998.

Cheng, W. and Tam, P.K.H. Foreign body ingestion in children: an experience of 1245 cases. XLV Annual International Congress, British Association of Paediatric Surgeons, Bristol, U.K., July, 1998.

Cheng, W., Hui, T.W.C. and Tam, P.K.H. Gastric electrical activity becomes more stable in post-natal gut development. 3rd European Congress of Paediatric Surgery, Brussels, Belgium, May 6-8, 1999.

Cheng, W. and Tam, P.K.H. The role of apoptosis in fetal duodenum development. 34th Congress of the European Society of Surgical Research, Bern, Switzerland, April 22-24, 1999.

Cheng, W. and Tam, P.K.H. Apoptosis in normal and atretic duodenum fetal rats. 36th Annual Scientific Meeting, The Hong Kong Paediatric Society, Hong Kong, September 19, 1998.

Cheung, K.L. and Patil, N.G. Attitudes of medical students towards a woman with metastatic breast cancer (abstract). 1st European Breast Cancer Conference, Florence, Italy, September 29 - October 3, 1998.

Cheung, M.C., Yip, K.H., Lee, F.C.W. and Tam, P.C. Outpatient ureteroscopic lithotrispy: selective internal stenting & factors enhancing success (abstract). 4th Asian Congress in Urology, Singapore, September 17-18, 1998 (Abstract book), 1998.

Cheung, M.C., Leung, Y.L., Chu, S.S.M., Lee, F.C.W. and Tam, P.C. Salvage cystectomy for bladder cancer following radiotherapy failure: a 25-year experience. 4th Asian Congress in Urology, Singapore, September 17-20, 1998 (Abstract book), 1998.

Cheung, M.C., Lee, F.C.W. and Tam, P.C. Endopyelotomy: a new standard for pelvi-ureteric (PUJ) obstruction. 4th Annual Scientific Meeting, Hong Kong Urological Association, November 15, 1998.

Cheung, M.C., Lee, F.C.W., Yip, K.H. and Tam, P.C. Day surgery ureteroscopic laser lithotripsy for large ureteric stones. 4th Annual Scientific Meeting, Hong Kong Urological Association, Hong Kong, November 15, 1998.

Chiu, S.W. Minimally invasive cardiac surgery - local experience. 3rd Medtronic Cardiac Surgery Seminar in Gulin, China, December 7-8, 1998.

Chiu, S.W. Lung volume reduction surgery for emphysema. Surgery CME Lecture, Hong Kong Sanatorum & Hospital, December 10, 1998.

Chiu, S.W. Heart transplant. Seminar on Organ Donation organized by Hospital Authority, Hong Kong, December 14, 1998.

Chow, L.W.C. Tumor markers and prognostic factors. 12th Biennial Congress of the Asian Surgical Association, Brisbane, Australia, March 7-10, 1999.

Chow, L.W.C. Critical evaluation and practical application of prognostic factors. Advanced Workshop in Breast Cancer Management, European School of Oncology and Kwong Wah Hospital, Hong Kong, November, 1998.

Chow, L.W.C. Management of advanced stage breast cancer. Diploma in Oncology & Palliative Care for Health Care Professionals (in preparation), School of Professional & Continuing Education, The University of Hong Kong, December, 1998.

Chow, L.W.C. and Loo, W.T.Y. Polysaccharide peptide (PSP) induces apoptosis by upregulating P21/WAF expression and downregulating cyclin D1 expression. 35th Annual Meeting of American Society of Clinical Oncology, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A., May 15-18, 1999.

Chow, L.W.C. Breast cancer - screening & surgical treatment. Diploma in Oncology & Palliative Care for Health Care Professionals (in preparation), School of Professional & Continuing Education, The University of Hong Kong, December, 1998.

Chow, L.W.C., Tong, D.K.H., Goh, L.C., Tsui, S.L., Cheung, K.L. and Lee, F.C.W. Tropisetron for reducing postmastectomy nausea and vomiting: a prospective randomized trial. 12th Biennial Congress of the Asian Surgical Association, Brisbane, Australia, March 7-10, 1999.

Chu, K.M. The role of neoadjuvant chemotherapy in gastric cancer. 12th Biennial Congress of the Asian Surgical Association, Brisbane, Australia, March 7-10, 1999.

Chu, K.M., Kwok, K.F., Choy, H.K., Tuen, H.H., Law, S.Y.K., Branicki, F.J. and Wong, J. A prespective randomized trial comparing the use of omeprazole-based dual and triple therapy for eradication of Helicobacter pylori. 1st International Congress of Hong Kong Academy of Medicine, Hong Kong, November 26-29, 1998.

Chu, K.M. Abdominal pain. Hospital Authority Head Office Intern Induction Course, Hospital Authority, Hong Kong, December 28-29, 1998.

Chu, K.M. Preoperative staging for gastric cancer - Hong Kong experience. 1st Joint Guangzhou - Hong Kong International Surgical Convention, Guangzhou, China, July 6-7, 1998.

Chu, K.M. Laparoscopy and laparoscopic ultrasonography for staging of gastric cancer. The International Workshop on Management of Stomach Cancer, Minimally Invasive Surgical Centre, Department of Surgery, National University Hospital, Singapore, August 3-4, 1998.

Chu, K.M. Preoperative staging for gastric cancer. Hong Kong Surgical Forum, Department of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong Medical Centre, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong, July 4-5, 1998.

Chu, K.M. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy for gastric cancer. The International Workshop on Management of Stomach Cancer, Minimally Invasive Surgical Centre, Department of Surgery, National University Hospital, Singapore, August 3-4, 1998.

Chui, W.H., Chiu, S.W., Cheung, D.L.C., Lee, J.W.T., Mok, C.K. and He, G.W. Surgical treatment of cardiac myxoma. 7th Annual Meeting of the Asian Society for Cardiovascular Surgery, Singapore, May 28-31, 1999.

Fan, S.T. Future surgical management of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). 12th Biennial Congress of the Asian Surgical Association, Bisbane, Australia, March 7-10, 1999.

Fan, S.T. Acute pancreatitis with CBD stones. Hong Kong Surgical Forum, Hong Kong, January 16-17, 1999.

Fan, S.T. Living related liver transplantation in adult recipients. 3rd Scientific Congress, University Surgeons of Asia, Singapore, August 5-7, 1998.

Fan, S.T. Hepatectomy for hepatocellular carcinoma - surgeons' role in the determinants of survival. 3rd Scientific Congress, University Surgeons of Asia, Singapore, August 5-7, 1998.

Fan, S.T. Living donor liver transplantation in adults. Medical Research Conference '99, Department of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, January 30-31, 1999.

Fan, S.T. Living-related liver transplant in adult recipients. Hong Kong Surgical Forum, Hong Kong, January 16-17, 1999.

Fan, S.T. Living related liver transplantation in adult patients using extended right lobe graft. 6th International Postgraduate Course, Frontiers in GI Oncology, Athens, Greece, December 11-12, 1998.

Fan, S.T. Liver transplantation in Asia. Sino-Canadian Symposium on Recent Advances in Cardiovascular and Gastrohepatic Research Robert Black College, The University of Hong Kong, November 20 - December 2, 1998.

Fan, S.T. Surgical treatment of hepatocellular in cirrhosis. 10th Berner Symposium, Klinik fl Viszerale und Transplantationschirurgie, Inselpsital, Bern, Switzerland, November 20, 1998.

Fan, S.T. Present and future of transplantation. 16th World Congress Collegium Internationale Chirurgiae Digestivae, Madrid, Spain, September 16-19, 1998.

Fan, S.T. Cholangiocarcinoma. World Congress of Gastroenterology, Vienna, Austria, September 6-11, 1998.

Fan, S.T. Problem of hepatectomy in cirrhosis. Hepatocellular carcinoma. The Eastern and Western Experiences, Paris, France, August 28-29, 1998.

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Fan, S.T. Liver transplantation. Symposium on Liver Diseases, Hong Kong, June 13, 1999.

Fan, S.T. Live donor liver transplantation - new strategies (abstract). Liver Update '99, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, June 10-12, 1999.

Fan, S.T. Future of liver transplantation in Asia (abstract). Liver Update '99, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, June 10-12, 1999.

Fan, S.T. Epidemiology and prevention of HCC in the Far East (abstract). Liver Update '99, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, June 10-12, 1999.

Fan, S.T. Biliary complications of hepatectomy. 22nd International Meeting of Surgery, Madrid, Spain, May 24-29, 1999.

Fan, S.T. Measures to avoid liver failure after hepatectomy for hepatocellular carcinoma. 22nd International Meeting of Surgery, Madrid, Spain, May 24-29, 1999.

Fan, S.T. Spontaneous rupture of hepatocellular carcinoma. 22nd International Meeting of Surgery, Madrid, Spain, May 24-29, 1999.

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Fan, S.T. Use of lamivudine in liver transplantation. Asian-Pacific Hepatitis B Public Health Strategy Board, Singapore, December 7-8, 1998.

Fan, S.T. Resection in cirrhosis. 12th Biennial Congress of the Asian Surgical Association, Brisbane, Australia, March 7-10, 1999.

Fan, S.T. Live donation liver transplant in Hong Kong. 12th Biennial Congress of the Asian Surgical Association, Brisbane, Australia, March 7-10, 1999.

Fan, S.T. Use of living donor liver transplantation. Scientific Meeting, Cheng Si Yuan (China-International) Hepatitis Research Foundation, Shenzhen, China, August 15-16, 1998.

Fan, S.T. and Lo, C.M. Adult-to-adult living donor liver transplantation using an extended right lobe graft. 12th Biennial Congress of the Asian Surgical Association, Brisbane, Australia, March 7-10, 1999.

Ge, Z. and He, G.W. Cold storage of the heart with University of Wisconsin solution (UWS) impairs EDHF-mediated endothelial function in coronary micro-arteries. 2nd Annual Scientific Meeting - Cardiovascular Therpay, Hong Kong, October 24, 1998, Inst of Cardiovascular Sc & Med, HKU.

Ge, Z. and He, G.W. Altered EDHF-mediated endothelial function in coronary micro-arteries by St. Thomas' Hospital Solution. Sino-Canadian Symposium on Recent Advances in Cardiovascular and Gastrohepatic Research, Hong Kong, November 30 - December 2, 1998.

Ge, Z. and He, G.W. Impaired hyperpolarization-mediated relaxation in coronary micro-artery by University of Wisconsin solution (UWS): comparison to St. Thomas' solution (STS). Postgraduate Symposium, Faculty of Medicine, The Univesity of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, December 16, 1998.

Ge, Z. and He, G.W. Role of small conductance Ca2+-activated K+-channels (SKca) in EDHF-mediated relaxation of micro-coronary arteries. 20th Annual Meeting of the American Section of International Society of Heart Research, Ann Arbor, MI, U.S.A., August 9-12, 1998.

Ge, Z. and He, G.W. Cold storage of the heart with University of Wisconsin solution impairs EDHF-mediated endothelial function in micro-coronary arteries. 20th Annual Meeting of the American Section of International Society for Heart Research, Ann Arbor, MI, U.S.A., August 9-12, 1998.

Ge, Z. and He, G.W. Role of KATP, BKCa, and SKCa channels in EDHF-mediated relaxation in porcine micro-coronary arteries. 2nd Annual Symposium of the Institute of Cardiovascular Science and Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, October 24, 1998.

Ge, Z. and He, G.W. Impaired EDHF-mediated function by University of Wisconsin solution (UWS) in coronary micro-arteries. 7th Annual Meeting of the Asian Society for Cardiovascular Surgery, Singapore, May 28-31, 1999.

Ge, Z. and He, G.W. Reduced EDHF-mediated relaxation in the human coronary micro-artery by University of Wisconsin solution (UWS). 7th Annual Meeting of the Asian Society for Cardiovascular Surgery, Singapore, May 28-31, 1999.

Ge, Z. and He, G.W. Effect of University of Wisconsin solution (UWS) on hyperpolarization-mediated relaxation in coronary micro-arteries: comparison to St. Thomas' solution (STS). Experimental Biology '99, Washington D.C., U.S.A., April, 1999.

He, G.W. and Ge, Z. Role of KATP, BKCa and SKCa channels in EDHF-mediated relaxation in porcine coronary micro-arteries. 2nd Annual Scientific Meeting - Cardiovascular Therpay, Hong Kong, October 24, 1998, Inst of Cardiovascular Sc & Med, HKU.

He, G.W. and He Yang, C.Q. Inhibition of vasoconstriction by thromboxane A2 antagonist GR32191B in the human radial artery (RA). 2nd Annual Scientific Meeting - Cardiovascular Therpay, Hong Kong, October 24, 1998, Inst of Cardiovascular Sc & Med, HKU.

He, G.W. Biological characteristics and optimal choice of arterial grafts for coronary surgery. 3rd Meeting of the Japanese Association for Coronary Artery Surgery, Tokyo, Japan, July 1-2, 1998.

He, G.W. and Ge, Z. Comparative studies on hyperpolarization and depolarizing cardioplegia on EDHF-mediated endothelial function in micro-coronary arteries. 2nd Annual Symposium of the Institute of Cardiovascular Science and Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, October 24, 1998.

He, G.W. and He Yang, C.Q. Inhibitory effect of thromboxane A2 antagonist GR32191B in the human radial artery. 2nd Annual Symposium of the Institute of Cardiovascular Science and Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, October 24, 1998.

He, G.W. and He Yang, C.Q. Inhibition of vasoconstriction by thromboxane A2 antagonist GR32191B in the human radial artery (RA). 20th Annual Meeting of the American Section of International Society for Heart Research, Ann Arbor, MI, U.S.A., August 9-12, 1998.

He, G.W. and Ge, Z. Comparison of hyperpolarizing to depolarizing cardioplegia on EDHF-mediated endothelial function in micro-coronary arteries. 20th Annual Meeting of the American Section of International Society for Heart Research, Ann Arbor, MI, U.S.A., August 9-12, 1998.

He, G.W. Interaction between coronary endothelium and smooth muscle in the coronary circulation during cardiac arrest. 2nd Annual Scientific Meeting - Cardiovascular Therpay, Hong Kong, October 24, 1998, Inst of Cardiovascular Sc & Med, HKU.

He, G.W. Optimal choice of arterial grafts for coronary bypass surgery. International Symposium, Hong Kong College of Cardiology, September 15, 1998.

He, G.W. Role of K channels in the coronary circulation: clinical implications. Sino-Canadian Symposium on Recent Advances in Cardiovascular and Gastrohepatic Research, Hong Kong, November 30, 1998.

He, G.W. Early and mid-term results of the radial artery (RA) for coronary grafting by University of Hong Kong (UHK) protocol. 7th Annual Meeting of the Asian Society for Cardiovascular Surgery, Singapore, May 28-31, 1999.

He, G.W. and Ge, Z. Nitric oxide (NO)-independent, hyperpolarization-mediated relaxation involves multiple kk channels in porcine micro-coronary arteries. Experimental Biology '99, Washington D.C., U.S.A., April, 1999.

He, G.W. and Ge, Z. Comparison of hyperpolarizing to depolarizing cardioplegia on EDHF-mediated endothelial function in coronary micro-arteries. 2nd Annual Scientific Meeting - Cardiovascular Therpay, Hong Kong, October 24, 1998, Inst of Cardiovascular Sc & Med, HKU.

He Yang, C.Q. and He, G.W. Comparison of effect of calcium antagonists in the human radial artery. Experimental Biology '99, Washington D.C., U.S.A., April, 1999.

He Yang, C.Q. and He, G.W. Comparison of vasorelaxant effect of nitroprusside and nitroglycerin in the human radial artery (RA). 20th Annual Meeting of the American Section of International Society for Heart Research, Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S.A., August 9-12, 1998.

Ho, W.K. Functional assessment of the provox speaking value for tracheooesophageal puncture in patients using a tonal language. Research Meeting with Professor J. Medina, Department of Surgery, University of Hong Kong Medical Centre, Hong Kong, July 3, 1998.

Hui, Y. and Wei, W.I. Congenital ENT anomalies and management. 1st International Congress of Hong Kong Academy of Medicine, Hong Kong, November 26-29, 1998.

Hui, Y. Neonatal stridor - diagnosis and treatment. 1999 Paediatric Update No. 2: Paediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Hong Kong College of Paediatricians, March 21, 1999.

Hui, Y. Diagnosis and management of deafness in children. 1999 Paediatric Update No. 2: Paediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Hong Kong College of Paediatricians, March 21, 1999.

Hui, Y., Wong, Y.K., Au, D.K.K. and Wei, W.I. Cochlear implant in post-irradiated ear and childred-technical modifications. 2nd Congress of Asia Pacific Symposium on Cochlear Implant and Related Sciences, Seoul, Korea, April 2-4, 1999.

Hui, Y., Wong, Y.K., Au, D.K.K., Wong, R.K. and Wei, W.I. An overview of results of cochlear implant in a Cantonese speaking population. 2nd Congress of Asia Pacific Symposium on Cochlear Implant and Related Sciences, Seoul, Korea, April 2-4, 1999.

Hui, Y., Ho, W.K., Yuen, P.W., Wei, W.I. and Ma, K.M. Swallowing problem after total laryngectomy & primary closure of pharyngeal remnant (abstract). 5th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, Hong Kong, November 8-11, 1998.

Hui, Y., Wong, Y.K., Au, D.K.K. and Wei, W.I. Cochlear implant in Chinese children - a comprehensive assessment of outcome (abstract). Conjoint Scientific Meeting of Hong Kong College of Otorhinolaryngologists and Guangdong ENT Society, Guangdong, China, November 14-15, 1998.

Khong, P.L., Peh, W.C.G., Chan, K.L., Lam, C., Cheng, W., Saing, H., Lam, W.W.M., Leong Fung, L.L.Y. and Low, L.C.K. Hydrostatic reduction of childhood intussusception in the ultrasound room. 84th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America, Chicago, USA, 1998.

Khoo, U.S., Cheung, A.N.Y., Chow, L.W.C., Ngan, H.Y.S., Au, G.K.H., Man, E.P.S., Loong, F., Ip, P.P.C., Chan, G.S.W. and Ozcelik, H. Detection of BRCA-1 and BRCA-2 gene mutations in Chinese breast and ovarian cancer. XXII International Congress of the International Academy of Pathology and 13th World Congress of Academic and Environmental Pathology, October 18-23, 1998 - Nice (Acropolis) France, 1998, Abstract.

Lam, C., Peh, W.C.G., Khong, P.L., Lam, W.W.M., Chan, K.L., Cheng, W., Leong Fung, L.L.Y., Saing, H., Tam, P.K.H. and Low, L.C.K. Hydrostatic reduction of childhood intussusception in the ultrasound room: is it feasible?. 7th Scientific Meeting of the Hong Kong Radiographers' Association and the Hong Kong Radiographers' Society, 1999.

Lam, C.K., Cheng, W., Yuen, W.K. and Tam, P.K.H. Laparoscopic diagnosis of hollow organ perforation missed by imaging studies. 32nd Annual Meeting, Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons, Beijing, China, May 9-13, 1999.

Lam, C.M. and Fan, S.T. Major hepatectomies in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma associated with unsatisfactory ICG clearance test. World Congress of Gastroenterology, Vienna, Austria, September 6-11, 1998.

Lam, C.M. and Fan, S.T. Hepatic cryosurgery for recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma after hepatectomy. World Congress of Cryosurgery, Orlando, Florida, U.S.A., October 1998.

Lam, L.K. Pathological basis of total laryngectomy. "Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Cancer", International Comprehensive Head & Neck Course 1998, Jilin, China, July 15-19, 1998.

Lam, L.K. Total laryngectomy techniques (Hong Kong). "Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Cancer", International Comprehensive Head & Neck Course 1998, Jilin, China, July 15-19, 1998.

Lam, L.K. Construction of tracheostome. "Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Cancer", International Comprehensive Head & Neck Course 1998, Jilin, China, July 15-19, 1998.

Lam, L.K. Free jejunum for circumferential pharyngeal defect. International Comprehensive Head & Neck Course 1998, Jilin, China, "Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Cancer", July 15-19, 1998.

Lam, L.K. Radial free forearm flap for circumferential pharyngeal defect (video). "Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Cancer", International Comprehensive Head & Neck Course 1998, Jilin, China, July 15-19, 1998.

Lam, L.K. Improved management of the donor site of free radial forearm flap. 1st International Congress of Hong Kong Academy of Medicine, Hong Kong, November 26-29, 1998.

Lam, L.K. Management of trachesotomal stenosis. "Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Cancer", International Comprehensive Head & Neck Course 1998, Jilin, China, July 15-19, 1998.

Lam, L.K. A review of primary closure method for free radial forearm flap donor site. 12th Congress of the International Confederation for Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, San Francisco, California, U.S.A., June - July 1999.

Lam, L.K. Double skin island free fibular osteocutaneous flap (FFOF) for mandibular and simultaneous oral and cutaneous reconstruction. 13th Symposium of the International Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery, Los Angeles, U.S.A., June 1999.

Lam, L.K. Neck and skull base surgery - anterior skull base surgery. International Comprehensive Head & Neck Course 1999, Tianjin, China, June 8-9, 1999.

Lam, L.K. Reconstruction in head & neck surgery - free myocutaneous, osteocutaneous & mega-flaps. International Comprehensive Head & Neck Course 1999, Tianjin, China, June 8-9, 1999.

Lam, L.K. Reconstruction in head & neck surgery - common pedicle flaps. International Comprehensive Head & Neck Course 1999, Tianjin, China, June 8-9, 1999.

Lam, L.K. Voice rehabilitation in Hong Kong - surgical procedures. International Comprehensive Head & Neck Course 1999, Tianjin, China, June 8-9, 1999.

Lam, L.K. Breast reconstruction - Hong Kong experience. Hong Kong Surgical Forum, Hong Kong, January 16-17, 1999.

Lam, L.K. Use of deltopectoral flap for head and neck reconstruction. 1st International Congress of Hong Kong Academy of Medicine, Hong Kong, November 26-29, 1998.

Lam, L.K. Results of pharyngolaryngoesophagectomy. "Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Cancer", International Comprehensive Head & Neck Course 1998, Jilin, China, July 15-19, 1998.

Lam, L.K. Speech rehabilitation surgical procedures. "Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Cancer", International Comprehensive Head & Neck Course 1998, Jilin, China, July 15-19, 1998.

Lam, T.P., Irwin, M.G. and Chow, L.W.C. The use of focus group interviews to evaluate the learning outcomes of introduction of clinical skills to early years of a new problem-based medical course. WONCA Asia Pacific Conference, Taipei, Taiwan, 1999.

Lam, W.M., Hui, Y. and Chan, F.L. The use of MR and CT in the pre-operative assessment of patients before cochlear implant. 6th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Hong Kong College of Radiologist, Hong Kong, October 25, 1998.

Lam, W.W.M., Tam, P.K.H., Chan, F.L., Chan, K.L. and Cheng, W. Application of 3-dimensional computed tomography in neonates and children with esophageal atresia and tracheal stenosis. 3rd European Congress of Paediatric Surgery, Brussels, Belgium, May 6-8, 1999.

Lam, W.W.M., Hui, Y. and Chan, F.L. MR and CT scans in the pre-operative evaluation of patients before cochlear implant: experience in a university hospital in Hong Kong. 2nd Congress of Asia Pacific Symposium on Cochlear Implant and Related Sciences, Seoul, Korea, April 2-4, 1999.

Lau, H. and Cheng, S.W.K. Carotid endarterectomy: a 3-year audit of the Francis Y.H. Tien Vascular Disease Centre. 1st International Congress of Hong Kong Academy of Medicine, Hong Kong, November 26-29, 1998.

Law, S.Y.K., Sihoe, J., Tung, P.H.M., Chu, K.M. and Wong, J. Self-expanding stents in the palliation of malignant esophageal obstruction (abstract). 5th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, Hong Kong, November 9-11, 1998.

Law, S.Y.K. Self-expanding metallic intra-luminal stents for palliation of esophageal cancer. 12th Biennial Congress of the Asian Surgical Association, Brisbane, Australia, March 7-10, 1999.

Law, S.Y.K., Kwong, D.L.W., Tung, P.H.M., Chu, K.M., Sham, J.S.T., Choy, D.T.K. and Wong, J. Neoadjuvant chemoradiation therapy for squamous cell cancer of the esophagus. A prospective randomized trial. 44th Annual Congress of the Japanese Section, International College of Surgeons, Kyoto, Japan, November 28, 1998.

Law, S.Y.K., Tung, P.H.M., Sihoe, J., Chu, K.M. and Wong, J. Self-expanding metallic intraluminal stents for palliation of esophageal cancer. 1st International Congress of Hong Kong Academy of Medicine, Hong Kong, November 26-29, 1998.

Law, W.L. Total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer. 5th Hong Kong and Shanghai Joint Surgical Convention, Shanghai, China, January, 1999.

Law, W.L., Chu, K.W., Ho, J.W.C., Law, S.Y.K. and Chu, K.M. Self-expanding metallic stents in the treatment of left-sided colonic obstruction due to advanced GI malignancy. 100th Anniversary and Tripartitie Convention of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, Washington, D.C., U.S.A., May 1-6, 1999.

Lee, K.W., Ng, I.O.L., Fan, S.T., Tian, P.K., Liang, Z. and Gu, J.R. In-vitro and in-vivo efficiency of the gene delivery using a novel receptor-mediated gene transfer system in hepatocellular carcinoma. American Association of Cancer Research, Philadelphia, U.S.A., April 10-14, 1999.

Lee, K.W., Ng, I.O.L., Fan, S.T., Liang, Z., Tian, P.K. and Gu, J.R. Efficiency of in-vitro and in-vivo gene delivery using a novel receptor-mediated gene transfer system in hepatocellular carcinoma. Annual Meeting, American Association for Cancer Research, Philadelphia, U.S.A., 1999.

Leung, S.Y., Yuen, S.T., Chung, L.P., Chu, K.M., Wong, M.P., Branicki, F.J. and Ho, J.C.I. Microsatellite instability, Epstein-Barr virus, mutation of type II transforming growth factor receptor and BAX in gastric carcinomas in Hong Kong Chinese (abstract). 1st International Congress of Hong Kong Academy of Medicine, Hong Kong, November 26-29, 1998.

Li, N., Kumana, C.R., Cheung, B.M.Y., Fan, S.T. and Liu, C.L. Hypotensive action of Diazepam in relation to Age. HK Pract - Medical Research Conference, Hong Kong, HKCFP, 1999, 21 (2) Suppl: 15:23.

Liu, C.L., Lo, C.M., Poon, R.T.P. and Fan, S.T. Prospective controlled study of endoscopic ultrasonography and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in detection of biliary stones in patients with acute pancreatitis. 12th Biennial Congress of the Asian Surgical Association, Brisbane, Australia, March 7-10, 1999.

Liu, C.L. Symposium on periampullary cancer - non-operative treatment. 12th Biennial Congress of the Asian Surgical Association, Brisbane, Australia, March 7-10, 1999.

Liu, C.L., Lo, C.M. and Fan, S.T. Hepatic resection for hepatocellular carcinoma (abstract). 5th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, Hong Kong, November 8-11, 1998.

Liu, C.L. Determinants of survival in patients with spontaneous rupture of hepatocellular carcinoma. Digestive Disease Week, American Association for the Study of Liver Disease, American Gastroenterological Association, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, The Society for Surgery of the Aliamentary Tract, Orlando, Florida, U.S.A., May 16-19, 1999.

Liu, C.L., Lo, C.M. and Fan, S.T. Second-stage resection for patients with spontaneous rupture of hepatocellular carcinoma (Gold Medal Winner). 11th World Congress of Gastroenterology, Vienna, Austria, September 6-11, 1998.

Liu, C.L. and Fan, S.T. Critical imaging for surgery of the bile duct - recurrent pyogenic cholangitis. 12th Biennial Congress of the Asian Surgical Association, Brisbane, Australia, March 7-10, 1999.

Liu, M.H., Furnary, A., Swanson, J. and He, G.W. Effect of potassium channel opener (KCO) aprikalim on the receptor-mediated vasoconstriction in the human internal mammary artery (IMA). Experimental Biology '99, Washington D.C., U.S.A., April, 1999.

Lo, C.M., Fan, S.T., Liu, C.L., Yong, B.H., Chan, J.K. and Wong, J. Increased risk for living liver donors after extended right lobectomy. 17th World Congress of the Transplantation Society, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, July 12-17, 1998.

Lo, C.M. Resection for primary liver tumors. Hong Kong Surgical Forum, Hong Kong, July 4-5, 1998.

Lo, C.M. Choledocholithiasis. Every-day new options. New approach to an old problem: CBDS in emergency situations. Acute biliary pancreatitis.. 16th World Congress Collegium International Chirurgiae Digestivae, Madrid, Spain, September 16-19, 1998.

Lo, C.M. Technique of hepatectomy: laparoscopic ultrasonography. 16th World Congress Collegium International Chirurgiae Digestivae, Madrid, Spain, September 16-19, 1998.

Lo, C.M., Fan, S.T., Lai, C.L., Liu, C.L., Yuen, M.F., Ng, I.O.L. and Wong, J. Lamivudine prophylaxis in liver transplantation for hepatitis B in Asians. 17th World Congress of the Transplantation Society, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, July 12-17, 1998.

Lo, C.M., Fan, S.T., Lai, C.L., Cheung, S.T., Liu, C.L., Yuen, M.F., Ng, I.O.L. and Wong, J. Liver transplantation in Asian patients with chronic hepatitis B using lamivudine prophylaxis (poster presentation). 25th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Society of Transplant Surgeons, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A., May 19-21, 1999.

Lo, C.M. Pancreatic center: diagnosis and staging. 5th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, Hong Kong, November 8-11, 1998.

Lo, C.Y. Complications in laparoscopy. Basic Laparoscopy for Theatre Nurse Workshop, October 10-11 and 17-18, 1998.

Lo, C.Y. Laparoscopic adrenalectomy. Hong Kong Surgical Forum, Hong Kong, July 4-5, 1998.

Lo, C.Y. Carcinoma of thyroid: types and indications of surgery. Diploma in Oncology and Palliative Care for Health Care Professionals - General Oncology for Health Care Professionals, November 23, 1998.

Lo, C.Y. Operative video on endocrine surgery. Advanced Course in Surgery, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong, January 11-15, 1999.

Lo, C.Y. Preoperative localization for insulinoma. Joint Hong Kong Surgical & Medical Forum, Hong Kong, July 4, 1998.

Lo, C.Y. Endocrine Surgery. Post-registration Certificate Course in Operating Theatre Nursing, November 10, 1998.

Lo, C.Y. Adrenalectomy through laparoscopy: the preferred approach. 1st Joint Guangzhou - Hong Kong International Surgical Convention, Guangzhou, China, July 6-7, 1998.

Luk, J.M.C., Shiu, K.M. and Koo, M.W.L. Molecular analysis on immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory properties of Tripterygium wilfordii. Keystone Symposia on Molecular & Cellular Biology, "Tolerance and Autoimmunity", Keystone, Colorado, U.S.A., March 26 - Arpil 1, 1999.

Luk, J.M.C. and Klickstein, L.B. Expression and function of SCD18 - a soluble extracytoplasmic domain of integrin b2 chain. Gordon Research Conference on Molecular Cell Biology, Tilton School, New Hampshire, U.S.A., June 13-18, 1999.

Mok, W.Y., Yeung, W.S.B. and Luk, J.M.C. Differential expression of gap-junction gene connexin31 in seminiferous epithelium of rat testes. Gordon Research Conference on Molecular Cell Biology, Tilton School, New Hampshire, U.S.A., June 13-18, 1999.

Ng, I.O.L., Lee, M.F., Fan, S.T. and Ng, M.M.T. Differential higher expression of VEGF-receptor Flt-1 but not VEGF is present in hepatocellular carcinoma. Plenary Presentation, Annual Meeting, International Association for the Study of Liver Diseases and American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, Chicago, 1998.

Ng, I.O.L., Qin, L., Fan, S.T., Lee, M.F. and Ng, M.M.T. p21 mRNA and protein expression in human hepatocellular carcinoma. Digestive Disease Week, American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases and American Gastroenterology Association, 1999.

Ng, K., Ho, W. and Yuen, W.K. Analysis of a major bus incident. 1st International Congress of Hong Kong Academy of Medicine, Hong Kong, November 26-29, 1998.

Ng, K., Ho, W. and Yuen, W.K. Trauma audit. 1st Surgical Audit Conference, Hospital Authority, Hong Kong, January, 1999.

Ng, K.C.K. and Chow, L.W.C. Preoperative chemotherapy in the treatment of locally advanced carcinoma of the breast. 12th Biennial Congress of the Asian Surgical Association, Brisbane, Australia, March 7-10, 1999.

Ng, W.M., Wei, W.I., Yuen, P.W. and Lam, L.K. Management of olfactory neuroblastoma. 12th Biennial Congress of the Asian Surgical Assoication, Brisbane, Australia, March 7-10, 1999.

Patil, N.G., Saing, H. and Wong, J. Can objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) replace traditional clinical examination (TCE)?. 12th Biennial Congress of the Asian Surgical Association, Brisbane, Australia, March 7-10, 1999.

Patil, N.G. Attitudes of medical students towards a woman with metastatic breast cancer. 1st European Breast Caner Conference, 1998.

Peh, W.C.G., Mutterak, M., Shek, T.W.H., Cheung, H.S., Ng, I.O.L. and Fan, S.T. Hepatic angiomyolipomas: spectrum of imaging features. 99th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Roentgen Ray Society Scientific Meeing, New Orleans, U.S.A., 1999.

Peh, W.C.G., Khong, P.L., Chan, K.L., Lam, C., Cheng, W., Saing, H., Lam, W.W.M., Leong Fung, L.L.Y., Low, L.C.K. and Tam, P.K.H. Ultrasound-guided hydrostatic reduction intussusception: technique and efficacy. 84th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America, Chicago, U.S.A., November - December,1998.

Peh, W.C.G., Khong, P.L., Chan, K.L., Lam, C.H.L., Cheng, W., Saing, H., Lam, W.W.M., Leong Fung, L.L.Y., Low, L.C.K. and Tam, P.K.H. Ultrasound-guided reduction of intussusception: technique and efficacy. 84th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America, Chicago, U.S.A., December 1998.

Peh, W.C.G., Muttarak, M., Shek, T.W.H., Cheung, H.S., Ng, I.O.L. and Fan, S.T. Hepatic angiomyolipomas: spectrum of imaging features. 99th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Roentgen Ray Society, New Orleans, USA, 1999.

Poon, R.T.P., Lo, C.M., Fan, S.T. and Wong, J. Management and prognosis of patients with intrahepatic recurrence after curative resection of hepatocellular carcinoma. 12th Biennial Congress of the Asian Surgical Association, Brisbane, Australia, March 7-10, 1999.

Poon, R.T.P., Lo, C.M. and Fan, S.T. Intrahepatic recurrence after hepatectomy for hepatocellular carcinoma: long-term results of management and prognostic factors (abstract). 5th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, Hong Kong, November 8-11, 1998.

Poon, R.T.P. Resection for primary liver tumours. 1st Joint Guangzhou - Hong Kong International Surgical Convention, Guangzhou, China, July 6-7, 1998.

Qin, L., Ng, I.O.L., Fan, S.T. and Ng, M. Altered expression of p21/WAF1 mRNA and protein in hepatocellular carcinoma. American Association of Cancer Research, Philadelphia, U.S.A., April 10-14, 1999.

Qin, L., Ng, I.O.L. and Fan, S.T. p21 mRNA and protein expression in hepatocellular carcinoma. Annual Meeting, American Association for Cancer Research, Philadelphia, U.S.A., 1999.

Ren, Z., Gately, H., Ahmad, A., Floten, S. and He, G.W. Effects of potassium channel opener KRN4884 on human conduit arteries used as coronary bypass grafts. Experimental Biology '99, Washington D.C., U.S.A., April, 1999.

Saing, H. Surgery for choledochal cyst: to excise or not to excise. 15th Congress of Asian Association of Pediatric Surgeons, Suzhou, China, September 27 - October 1, 1998.

Saing, H., Fan, S.T., Chan, K.L., Wei, W.I., Lo, C.M., Tsoi, N.S., Yuen, K.Y., Ng, I.O.L., Chau, M.T., Tso, W.K., Chan, J.K.F. and Wong, J. Liver transplantation in infants. 32nd Annual Meeting of Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons, 1999.

Saing, H. Surgery for choledochal cysts: why, when and how?. 12th Surgeons' Conference, Myanmar Medical Association, Yangon, Myanmar, November 10-14, 1998.

Saing, H. Current management of biliary atresia in the age of transplantation. 12th Biennial Congress of the Asian Surgical Association, Brisbane, Australia, March 7-10, 1999.

Saing, H., Patil, N.G., Lo, C.Y., Nandi, P.L. and Lorentz, T.G. Skills Development Centre, Department of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong: an overview. 12th Surgeons' Conference, Myanmar Medical Association, Yangon, Myanmar, November 11-14, 1998.

Saing, H., Mya, G.H. and Cheng, W. Do associated anomalies influence mortality in oesophageal atresia?. 1st International Congress of Hong Kong Academy of Medicine, Hong Kong, November 26-29, 1998.

Saing, H., Chan, J.K.F., Lam, W.W.M. and Chan, K.L. Virtual intraluminal choledochoscopy: a new non-invasive diagnostic tool. 15th Congress of Asian Association of Pediatric Surgeons, Suzhou, China, September 27 - October 1, 1998.

Sin, S.Y., Tang, M.H.Y. and Chan, K.L. In utero pleuro-amniotic shuntig in fetuses with chylothorax. 1st International Congress of Hong Kong Academy of Medicine, Hong Kong, November 26-29, 1998.

Suen, W.S., Chiu, S.W., Cheung, D.L.C., Lee, J.W.T., Mok, C.K. and He, G.W. Risk factors for mitral mortality and morbidity in mitral valve replacement. 7th Annual Meeting of the Asian Society for Cardiovascular Surgery, Singapore, May 28-31, 1999.

Suen, W.S., Chau, W.S., Lee, J.W.T., Chiu, S.W., Cheung, D.L.C. and He, G.W. Analysis of prognostic factors for long-term survival for post-operative non-small cell lung carcinoma patients. Ten years experience. 5th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, Hong Kong, November 8-11, 1998.

Tam, P.C., Leung, Y.L., Cheung, M.C. and Lee, F.C.W. Doxazosin for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia: a prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, dose-response trial. 12th Biennial Congress of the Asian Surgical Association, Brisbane, Australia, March 7-10, 1999.

Tam, P.K.H., Chan, K.L., Fan, S.T., Cheng, W., Ha, S.Y. and Chan, G.C.F. Successful right hepatectomy for ruptured hepatoblastoma with and without preoperative transcatheter arterial embolization. MPO, 1998, 31(4): 387.

Tam, P.K.H. Y-appendicoplasty - a simple technique to minimize complications in antegrade continence enema (ACE). 32nd Annual Meeting, Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons, Beijing, China, May 9-13, 1999.

Tam, P.K.H., Rakoff, S. and Stern, C. Experimental models of enteric aganglionosis in chick embryo: neural crest ablation versus chorioallantoic membrane culture. 3rd European Congress of Paediatric Surgery, Brussels, Belgium, May 6-8, 1999.

Tam, P.K.H., Chan, J.K.Y. and Dallman, M.J. Comparison of major immunocompatibility difference between inbred pig strains for transplantation studies. 34th Congress of the European Society of Surgical Research, Bern, Switzerland, April 22-24, 1999.

Tam, P.K.H. Circumcision: myths and truths. 5th Joint Shanghai and Hong Kong Surgical Convention, Shanghai, China, January 18-19, 1999.

Tam, P.K.H. Circumcision: myths and truths. Hong Kong Surgical Forum, Hong Kong, January 16-17, 1999.

Tam, P.K.H. and Saing, H. Paediatric surgery; congenital abnormalities. Hong Kong Operating Theatre & Sterile Supply Nurses Association, August 21, 1998.

Tam, P.K.H., Chan, K.L., Fan, S.T., Cheng, W., Ha, S.Y. and Chan, G.C.F. Successful right hepatectomy for ruptured hepatoblastoma with and without preoperative transcatheter arterial embolization. 30th Meeting of International Society Pediatric Oncology (SIOP), Yokohama, Japan, October 4-8, 1998.

Tam, P.K.H. Successful treatment of extensive necrotizing enterocolitis with unusual surgical procedures. XLV Annual International Congress, British Association of Paediatric Surgeons, Bristol, U.K., July 21-24, 1998.

Tam, P.K.H., Leung, P., Lei, G., Hui, T., Chan, K.L., Cheng, W. and Tsoi, N.S. Stenting as primary treatment of long-segment congenital tracheal stenosis. The Annual International Congress, British Association of Paediatric Surgeons, Bristol, U.K., July 21-24, 1998.

Tam, P.K.H. Hischsprung's disease - new understanding, new treatment. 15th Congress of Asian Association of Pediatric Surgeons, Suzhou, China, September 30, 1998.

Tam, P.K.H. Setting a standard - surgery of common inguino-scrotal conditions in childhood. 12th Biennial Congress of the Asian Surgical Association, Brisbane, Australia, March 7-10, 1999.

Tam, P.K.H. Surgery for Hirschsprung's disease. 12th Biennial Congress of the Asian Surgical Association, Brisbane, Australia, March 7-10, 1999.

Ting, A.C.W., Cheng, S.W.K., Wu, L.L.H. and Cheung, G.C.Y. Air plethysmography in chronic venous insufficiency: clinical diagnosis and quantitative assessment. 12th Biennial Congress of the Asian Surgical Association, Brisbane, Australia, March 7-10, 1999.

Tong, D.K.H., Loo, T.Y. and Chow, L.W.C. The effect of Cyclophosphamide, Epirubicin and 5-Fluorouracil on proliferation marker (BrdU), apoptosis marker (CPP32) and expression of bci-2, p21waf-1 and p53 in a breast cancer cell line (MDA-MB-231). 12th Biennial Congress of the Asian Surgical Association, Brisbane, Australia, March 7-10, 1999.

Wei, W.I., Lam, L.K. and Yuen, P.W. The management of the N0 neck. 12th Biennial Congress of the Asian Surgical Association, Brisbane, Australia, March 7-10, 1999.

Wei, W.I. Microvascular free jejunal grafts for hypopharyngeal reconstruction - can they stand radiotherapy?. 1st Joint Guangzhou - Hong Kong International Surgical Convention, Guangzhou, China, July 6-7, 1998.

Wei, W.I., Lam, L.K. and Ng, W.M. Reconstruction with microvascular flaps after excision of oral cavity malignancy. 12th Biennial Congress of the Asian Surgical Association, Brisbane, Australia, March 7-10, 1999.

Wei, W.I. Effect of radiation on free jejunal graft (poster). CORLAS Annual Meeting, Copenhagen, Denmark, August 22-26, 1998.

Wei, W.I. Instructional Course: Surgery for nasopharyngeal carcinoma. 102nd Annual Meeting - American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.A., September 25, 1998.

Wei, W.I. Surgical management of hypopharyngeal cancer. Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, September 17-18, 1998.

Wei, W.I. Management of recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma. University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada, September 20-23, 1998.

Wei, W.I. The use of microvascular free flaps in head and neck surgery. Department of Surgery, University of British Columbia, Grand Round, Vancouver, Canada, September 23, 1998.

Wei, W.I. Contemporary ORL developments in Hong Kong. Mt. St. Joseph's Hospital Education Rounds, Canadian Chinese Medical Doctors Association, Vancouver, Canada, September 21, 1998.

Wei, W.I. Total laryngectomy - technical aspects. International Comprehensive Head & Neck Course 1999, Tianjin, China, June 8-9, 1999.

Wei, W.I. Early laryngeal cancer in Asia. The Hong Kong Head & Neck Society Scientific Meeting, Hong Kong, March 12, 1999.

Wei, W.I. Tracheal stenosis. Paediatric Update: Paediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Hong Kong College of Paediatricians, Hong Kong, March 21, 1999.

Wei, W.I. Recent development in the management of nasopharyngeal carcinoma. The New Voice Club of Hong Kong Monthly Meeting, Hong Kong, June 20, 1999.

Wei, W.I. Nodal disease for the neck - management of the N0 neck. 12th Biennial Congress of the Asian Surgical Association, Brisbane, Australia, March 7-10, 1999.

Wei, W.I. Skull base surgery - surgery for nasopharyngeal carcinoma. 12th Biennial Congress of the Asian Surgical Association, Brisbane, Australia, March 7-10, 1999.

Wei, W.I. Head and neck surgery - microvascular flaps for oral cavity malignancy. 12th Biennial Congress of the Asian Surgical Association, Brisbane, Australia, March 7-10, 1999.

Wei, W.I. Management of early carcinoma of the larynx, the Asian experience. National Meeting: Partial Laryngectomy for Laryngeal Cancer, Shenzhen, China, May 4, 1999.

Wei, W.I. Persistent oedema following RT. 6th British Head & Neck Surgery Course, Nottingham, U.K., January 19-22, 1999.

Wei, W.I. Ca larynx-pathology/spread. 6th British Head & Neck Surgery Course, Nottingham, U.K., January 19-22, 1999.

Wei, W.I. Surgical approach for resection of the central skull base lesions including the nasopharynx. Stell & Maran Head & Neck Foundation Lecture, Nottingham, U.K., January 21, 1999.

Wei, W.I. Advances in otolaryngology, head and neck surgery - from skull base to upper chest. Stirk Adams Memorial Lecture 1999, Midland Institute of Otology, Birmingham, U.K., January 16, 1999.

Wei, W.I. Early laryngeal cancer, diagnosis, treatment, laser, management of early carcinoma of larynx - the Asian perspective. 1st World Congress on Head & Neck Oncology, Madrid, Spain, November 29 - December 3, 1998.

Wei, W.I. Surgery for recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma. 1st World Congress on Head & Neck Oncology, Madrid, Spain, November 29 - December 3, 1998.

Wei, W.I. Pharyngolaryngoesophagectomy (gastric pull up) - indications, techniques and results (instruction course). 1st World Congress on Head & Neck Oncology, Madrid, Spain, November 29 - December 3, 1998.

Wei, W.I. Surgical treatment for recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma. 7th National Conference on Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Guangzhou, China, November 17-21, 1998.

Wei, W.I. The efficacy of surgery for recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma. 1st International Congress of Hong Kong Academy of Medicine, Hong Kong, November 26-29, 1998.

Wei, W.I. Surgical treatment of chronic sinusitis. Hong Kong Allergy Convention - Towards the 21st Century, Hong Kong, December 12-13, 1998.

Wei, W.I. Role of surgery in head and neck sarcomas. The Hong Kong Head & Neck Society Scientific Meeting, Hong Kong, September 8, 1998.

Wei, W.I. Malignant parotid tumours. 6th British Head & Neck Surgery Course, Nottingham, U.K., January 19-22, 1999.

Wei, W.I. The rationale for treatment. 6th British Head & Neck Surgery Course, Nottingham, U.K., January 19-22, 1999.

Wei, W.I. Surgical options/avoidance of complication. 6th British Head & Neck Surgery Course, Nottingham, U.K., January 19-22, 1999.

Wei, W.I. Do we need to repair mandible. 6th British Head & Neck Surgery Course, Nottingham, U.K., January 19-22, 1999.

Wei, W.I. Present status of pharyngolaryngo-esophagectomy. 50th Anniversary Meeting of Japan Bronchoesophagological Society, Kobe, Japan, November 5-6, 1998.

Wei, W.I. Results and complications of total laryngectomy, Hong Kong. "Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Cancer", International Comprehensive Head & Neck Course 1998, Jilin, China, July 15-19, 1998.

Wei, W.I. Larynx conservation trials. "Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Cancer", International Comprehensive Head & Neck Course 1998, Jilin, China, July 15-19, 1998.

Wei, W.I. Preoperative investigations/assessment. "Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Cancer", International Comprehensive Head & Neck Course 1998, Jilin, China, July 15-19, 1998.

Wei, W.I. Central skull base surgery (maxillary surgery). International Comprehensive Head & Neck Course 1999, Tianjin, China, June 8-9, 1999.

Wei, W.I. Neck dissection, Hong Kong experience. International Comprehensive Head & Neck Course 1999, Tianjin, China, June 8-9, 1999.

Wei, W.I. Free cutaneous and visceral flaps. International Comprehensive Head & Neck Course 1999, Tianjin, China, June 8-9, 1999.

Wei, W.I. Surgical management of hypopharyngeal carcinoma, from PM flap and jejunum to stomach. International Comprehensive Head & Neck Course 1999, Tianjin, China, June 8-9, 1999.

Wei, W.I. Current concepts of treatment of hypopharyngeal carcinoma. International Comprehensive Head & Neck Course 1999, Tianjin, China, June 8-9, 1999.

Wei, W.I. Manubrium resection for extensive tumour (video). "Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Cancer", International Comprehensive Head & Neck Course 1998, Jilin, China, July 15-19, 1998.

Wei, W.I. Complications of pharyngectomy and management, Hong Kong. "Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Cancer", International Comprehensive Head & Neck Course 1998, Jilin, China, July 15-19, 1998.

Wei, W.I. Complications of pharyngolaryngoesophagectomy. "Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Cancer", International Comprehensive Head & Neck Course 1998, Jilin, China, July 15-19, 1998.

Wei, W.I. Pharyngolaryngoesophagectomy techniques (video). "Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Cancer", International Comprehensive Head & Neck Course 1998, Jilin, China, July 15-19, 1998.

Wei, W.I. Results of treatment for hypopharyngeal cancer. "Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Cancer", International Comprehensive Head & Neck Course 1998, Jilin, China, July 15-19, 1998.

Wei, W.I. Results of free jejunal graft. "Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Cancer", International Comprehensive Head & Neck Course 1998, Jilin, China, July 15-19, 1998.

Wei, W.I. Whole organ section of hypopharyngeal cancer. "Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Cancer", International Comprehensive Head & Neck Course 1998, Jilin, China, July 15-19, 1998.

Wei, W.I. Radical neck dissection - techniques. "Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Cancer", International Comprehensive Head & Neck Course 1998, Jilin, China, July 15-19, 1998.

Wei, W.I. Results of speech rehabilitation in Hong Kong. "Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Cancer", International Comprehensive Head & Neck Course 1998, Jilin, China, July 15-19, 1998.

Wei, W.I. Hypopharyngeal cancer - current trend of management. University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada, September 20-23, 1998.

Wei, W.I. Management of recurrent nasopharyngeal Ca - surgeons' role. Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A., September 17-18, 1998.

Wei, W.I. Instructional Course: Gastric pull-up for hypopharyngeal cancer. 102nd Annual Meeting - American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.A., September 25, 1998.

Wei, W.I. p53 expression in post RT cervical LN metastasis from nasopharyngeal carcinoma. CORLAS Annual Meeting, Copenhagen, Denmark, August 22-26, 1998.

Wei, W.I. Recent advances in head and neck surgery. Liaoning Tumor Hospital & Institute, Shenyang, China, July 20, 1998.

Wong, J. Towards zero operative mortality. 12th Biennial Congress of the Asian Surgical Association, Brisbane, Australia, March 7-10, 1999.

Wong, J. Randomised controlled trials. 6th World Congress, Chirurgiae Internationale Collegium Digestivae, Madrid, Spain, September, 1998.

Wong, M.P., Chung, L.P., Cheung, K.P.S., Tam, P.C., Yip, K.H. and Collins, R.J. Detection of bladder cancer by microsatellite analysis of urine. 5th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, Hong Kong, November 8-11, 1998.

Wong, R.K., Chung, E., Hui, Y., Wong, Y.K. and Wei, W.I. Speech perception and production performance of prelingually deafened adolescents after cochlear implantation. 2nd Congress of Asia Pacific Symposium on Cochlear Implant and Related Sciences, Seoul, Korea, April 2-4, 1999.

Wong, S.Y. The omohyoid syndrome. 1st International Congress of Hong Kong Academy of Medicine, Hong Kong, November 26-29, 1998.

Wong, S.Y. Aesthetic suction-assisted total capsulo-adiposal removal of subcutaneous lipomas. 6th International Congress of Oriental Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, December 7-9, 1998.

Wong, S.Y. Tracheostomy and flap monitoring. Diploma Course in Oncology for Health Care Professionals, School of Professional & Continuing Education, The University of Hong Kong, February, 1999.

Wong, S.Y. Technological advances in diagnosis & treatment of patients. Diploma Course in Oncology for Health Care Professionals, School of Professional & Continuing Education, The University of Hong Kong, February, 1999.

Wong, Y.K., Hui, Y., Au, D.K.K. and Wei, W.I. Economic evaluation of cochlear implantation. 2nd Congress of Asia Pacific Symposium on Cochlear Implant and Related Sciences, Seoul, Korea, April 2-4, 1999.

Yang, C.Q. and He, G.W. Comparison of vasorelaxant effect of nitrovasodilators in the human radial artery. 2nd Annual Symposium of the Institute of Cardiovascular Science and Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, October 24, 1998.

Yuen, P.W., Chow, V.W.H., Lam, A.K.Y., Wei, W.I. and Tsao, G.S.W. p53 and E-Cadherin expression in oral tongue carcinoma. 12th Biennial Congress of the Asian Surgical Association, Brisbane, Australia, March 7-10, 1999.

Yuen, P.W. Surgical treatment of oral tongue carcinoma - pathological basis. Hong Kong Surgical Forum, University of Hong Kong Medical Centre, Hong Kong, July 4-5, 1998.

Yuen, P.W. Endoscopic transnasal surgery beyond the nose. 1st International Congress of Hong Kong Academy of Medicine, Hong Kong, November 26-29, 1998.

Yuen, P.W. Clinicopathological analysis of elective neck dissection for N0 neck of early oral tongue carcinoma. First World Congress in Head and Neck Oncology, Madrid, Spain, November 30 - December 3, 1998.

Yuen, P.W. Surgical salvage of regional recurrence of nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Annual Meeting of American Radium Society, Hawaii, U.S.A., April 19-21, 1999.

Yuen, W.K. Splenic injury - what we know and what we don't know. Philippine Centennial International Trauma Forum, Manila, Philippines, November, 1998.

Yuen, W.K. Forming a trauma service. Philippine Centennial International Trauma Forum, Manila, Philippines, November, 1998.

Yuen, W.K., Tong, H.K. and Ho, W. Current status of trauma registry in Queen Mary Hospital. 1st International Congress of Hong Kong Academy of Medicine, Hong Kong, November 26-29, 1998.

Yuen, W.K. Blunt abdominal trauma in adult - an update. Joint Shanghai and Hong Kong Surgical Forum, Shanghai, China, January, 1999.

Yuen, W.K. Damage control celiotomy. Trauma Symposium on Trauma Care into the New Century, April, 1999.

Yuen, W.K. Initial evaluation of patients with blunt abdominal trauma. National Conference on Emergency Medicine, Shenzhen, China, December, 1998.

Zhang, X.H., Fung, P.C.W., Zhu, W., Lui, S.L., Chan, K.L. and Cho, C.H. Factors affecting nitric oxide production in the renal ischemia - reperfusion injury response. 1st International Meeting of the Nitric Oxide Society, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A., July 11-15, 1998.

Reviews, translations and other written outputs

Chan, S.C. and Poon, R.T.P. The role of Glutamine in perioperative nutritional support. Departmental Journal Review, 1999.

Chan, V.S.H. and Law, S.Y.K. Epiphrenic diverticulum. Departmental Journal Review, 1999.

Chan, W.F. and Ho, J.W.C. Early oral feeding after elective open colorectal surgery. Departmental Journal Review, 1998.

Chan, W.F. and Wong, S.Y. Botulinum toxin in surgery. Departmental Journal Review, 1999.

Chao, N. and Hung, K.N. Treatment of cerebrospinal fluid shunt infections. Departmental Journal Review, 1998.

Chao, N. and Chu, K.W. Small bowel obstruction due to adhesions: when to operate?. Departmental Journal Review, 1999.

Cheng, L.C. and Cheung, D.L.C. Coarctation of aorta. Departmental Journal Review, 1998.

Cheung, W.Y. and Lo, C.Y. Localization of insulinomas. Departmental Journal Review, 1999.

Chik, B.H.Y. and Chow, L.W.C. Breast-conserving therapy in lobular carcinoma of the breast. Departmental Journal Review, 1998.

Chiu, C.P.Y., Kan, D.M.Y., Kwok, P.P.K., Kok, W.M. and Nandi, P.L. Effect doctor-patient communication in surgery. Departmental Journal Review, 1998.

Day, W. and Liu, C.L. Choledochal cyst in adult. Departmental Journal Review, 1998.

Fan, K. and Tam, P.C. Oral drug therapy for erectile dysfunction. Departmental Journal Review, 1999.

Fan, S.M. and Cheung, D.L.C. Transmyocardial laser revascularization for refractory angina. Departmental Journal Review, 1999.

Ho, J.W.C. and Seto, C.L. Aspirin and prevention of colorectal cancer. Departmental Journal Review, 1999.

Ho, P. and Law, S.Y.K. Review of heimlich maneuver. Departmental Journal Review, 1998.

Ip, W.K. and Chu, K.M. Angiogenesis and antiangiogenic therapy in cancer. Departmental Journal Review, 1998.

Kwan, E. and Cheng, S.W.K. Thoracoscopic sympathectomy for hyperhidrosis. Departmental Journal Review, 1998.

Kwok, W.K. and Cheng, S.W.K. Use of low molecular weight heparin in surgical patients - prophylaxis and treatment of venous thromboembolism. Departmental Journal Review, 1999.

Lam, C.K. and Wong, S.Y. Cyanoacrylate as tissue adhesive for skin closure. Departmental Journal Review, 1998.

Lam, R., Fung, W., Kwok, A., Lam, J. and Patil, N.G. Cost-effectiveness in surgical practice (34th Journal Review by M.B.,B.S. Students). Departmental Journal Review, 1999.

Lan, L. and Tam, P.C. Genetic testing for male infertility. Departmental Journal Review, 1998.

Lee, Y.M. and Law, W.L. Inguinal hernia repair: the need for a standard repair?. Departmental Journal Review, 1998.

Mak, V. and Chan, K.L. Recurrent abdominal pain in paediatric patients. Departmental Journal Review, 1999.

Nandi, P.L., Rajan, S.S., Mak, K.C., Chan, S.C. and So, Y.P. Surgical wound infection. Departmental Journal Review, 1998.

Nandi, P.L., Chan, J.N.F., Chan, C.P.K., Chan, P. and Chan, L.P.K. Medical education: problem-based learning and conventional teaching. Departmental Journal Review, 1999.

Ng, K.C. and Lam, C.M. Role of albumin in liver regeneration after hepatectomy. Departmental Journal Review, 1999.

Patil, N.G., Tsang, J.W.H., Tsang, F.H.F. and Cheng, J.M.C. Debate on management of acute abdomen - has anything changed?. Departmental Journal Review, 1998.

Poon, J. and Chan, K.L. Impact of antenatal diagnosis on perinatal management of abdominal wall defects: omphalocele and gastroschisis. Departmental Journal Review, 1998.

Pu, J. and Hung, K.N. Fetal mesencephalic transplant for parkinson's disease. Departmental Journal Review, 1999.

Suen, W.S. and Cheung, D.L.C. Wound complications in minimally invasive thoracic surgery. Departmental Journal Review, 1999.

Tong, A.K.L. and Lam, L.K. Frey's syndrome: a review. Departmental Journal Review, 1999.

Tsang, J.W.H., Tsang, F.H.F., Cheng, J.M.C. and Patil, N.G. Management of acute abdomen - has anything changed? (32th Journal Review by M.B.,B.S. Students). Departmental Journal Review, 1998.

Wong, L.Y. and Yuen, P.W. Antileukotriene drugs and allergic rhinitis. Departmental Journal Review, 1998.

Yeung, E. and Liu, C.L. Laparoscopic splenectomy. Departmental Journal Review, 1998.

Yeung, E. and Chu, K.M. Principles and applications of positron emission tomography in oncology. Departmental Journal Review, 1999.

Yu, W.N. and Lo, C.Y. Role of intra-operative parathyroid hormone assay during parathyroidectomy. Departmental Journal Review, 1998.


Other Output

Editorships and high-level service external to HKU

Chiu, S.W. Council Member (July 1998 - present). Hong Kong College of Cardiology, 1999.

Chiu, S.W. Committee Member (1997 - present). Cardiothoracic Board, Hong Kong College of Surgeons, 1999.

Chiu, S.W. Chairman (1994 - present). Heart Transplant Committee, Grantham Hospital, 1999.

Chow, L.W.C. Council Member & Honorary Treasurer (1995 - present). University Medical Doctor Association, Hong Kong, 1999.

Chow, L.W.C. Council Member & Secretary (1997 - present). Hong Kong Day Surgery Association, Hong Kong, 1999.

Chu, K.M. Regional Faculty, ATLS Course (1996 - present). The American College of Surgeons, 1999.

Chu, K.M. Fellow. The American College of Surgeons, 1998.

Chu, K.M. Honorary Consultant (Gastrointestinal Surgery). Tung Wah Hospital, Hong Kong, 1999.

Chu, K.M. Honorary Consultant (1999 - present). Department of Surgery, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong, 1999.

Chu, K.W. Council Member (1996-1998). Hong Kong Medical Council, 1998.

Chu, K.W. Editor (1999 - present). Hong Kong Medical Association News, 1999.

Chu, K.W. Council Member (1993 - present). Hong Kong Public Doctors' Association, 1999.

Fan, S.T. Chairman. Transplant Centre, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong, 1999.

Fan, S.T. Member of Subcommittee. Service Development in Surgery, Hospital Authority, Hong Kong, 1999.

Fan, S.T. Visiting Professorship and Consultancy. Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical Centre, January, 1999, 1999.

Fan, S.T. Member at Large to Executive Committee. International Gastro-Surgical Club, 1999.

Fan, S.T. Council Member. Hong Kong Society of Transplantation, 1999.

Fan, S.T. National Delegate. International Society of Surgery (ISS) Societe Internationale de Chirurgie (SIC), 1999.

Fan, S.T. Visiting professorship and consultancy. Medical Research Grant, United Kingdom, 1999, 1999.

Fan, S.T. Member (June 1995 - June 1999). Criminal and Law Enforcement Injuries Compensation Board, Social Welfare Department, Hong Kong Government, 1999.

Fan, S.T. Council Member (1993 - present). The Hong Kong Liver Foundation, 1999.

Fan, S.T. Member of Editorial Board. Digestive Surgery, 1998.

Fan, S.T. Member of Editorial Board. Nutrition, 1999.

Fan, S.T. Member of Editorial Board. Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology, 1999.

Fan, S.T. Member of Editorial Board (1998 - 1999). Archives of Surgery, 1999.

Fan, S.T. Member of Editorial Board (1997 - present). Annals of the College of Surgeons of Hong Kong, 1999.

Fan, S.T. Member of Editorial Board (1995 - present). Hepatogastroenterology, 1999.

Fan, S.T. Council Member (April 1994 - present). The College of Surgeons of Hong Kong, 1999.

Fan, S.T. Visiting Professorship and Consultancy. Nanking Medical University, August, 1998, 1998.

He, G.W. (Honorary) Consultant Cardiac Surgeon. Grantham Hospital, Hospital Authority, Hong Kong, 1999.

He, G.W. Honorary Director, Cardiovascular Research. The Albert Starr Academic Center for Cardiac Surgery, Providence St. Vincent Hospital, Portland, Oregon, USA, 1999.

He, G.W. Member (Director), Board of Directors. Faculty of Medicine, Xia-Men University, China, 1999.

He, G.W. Visiting Professor in Cardiac Surgery. The Great Wall Hospital, Beijing, China, 1999.

He, G.W. Guest Editor: Clinical and experimental pharmacology and physiology. Experimental Biology '98 (FASEB) Symposium Proceedings, 1998, 25: 831-835.

He, G.W. Honorary Professor. Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China, 1999.

Hui, Y. Honorary Advisor (1996 - present). New Voice Club of Hong Kong, 1999.

Lam, L.K. Honorary Lecturer (1985 - present). Nursing School, Queen Mary Hospital, 1999.

Lam, L.K. Representative (1994 - present). Department of Surgery, in The Laser Safety Committee of Queen Mary Hospital, 1999.

Lam, L.K. Honorary Advisor (1993 - present). The Parents' Association of the Cleft Lip and Palate Children, 1999.

Lam, L.K. Honorary Examiner of BDS (1994 - present). Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, 1999.

Lam, L.K. Honorary Adviser (1996 - present). The New Voice Club for Laryngectomees, 1999.

Lam, L.K. Secretary (1995 - 1999). Committee of the Plastic Surgery Board, The College of Surgeons of Hong Kong, 1998.

Lam, L.K. President (1997 - 1999). The Hong Kong Burns Society, 1999.

Lam, L.K. Honorary Consultant (1996 - present). Plastic Surgery, Tung Wah Hospital (1996 - present), 1999.

Lam, L.K. Faculty. Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Cancer. International Comprehensive Head & Neck Course 1998, Jilin, China, July 15-19, 1998, 1998.

Lam, L.K. Honorary Adviser. Department of Otolaryngology, Tianjin Institute of Otorhinolaryngology, First Central Hospital, Tianjin, China, 1999.

Lam, L.K. Member of Academic Advisory Committee ( 1998 - present). Diploma Course in Enterostomal Therapy Nursing Education, School of Professional and Continuing Education, The University of Hong Kong, 1999.

Lam, L.K. Secretary (1999 - 2001). The Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons of Hong Kong, 1999.

Lam, L.K. Council Member (1995 - 1998). The Hong Kong Head and Neck Society, 1998.

Lo, C.M. Member of Quality Assurance Subcommittee in Surgery. Hospital Authority, 1999.

Lo, C.M. Reviewer. UICC Fellowship, International Union Against Cancer, 1999.

Lo, C.M. Council Member. Hong Kong Society of Minimal Access Surgery Ltd. (formerly known as Society for Laparoscopic Surgeons of Hong Kong), 1999.

Lo, C.M. Member of Editorial Board. ELSA, Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgeons of Asia, 1999.

Lo, C.M. National Delegate. Collegium Internationale Chirurgiae Digestivae, 1999.

Lo, C.M. Member of Scientific Committee. Cheng Si Yuan China-International Hepatitis Research Foundation, 1999.

Lo, C.M. Member of Editorial Board (1999 - present). Journal of the American Medical Association Southeast Asia, 1999.

Lo, C.M. Council Member (1999 - present). Hong Kong Society of Transplantation, 1999.

Lo, C.M. Honorary Treasurer (1999 - present). Hong Kong Society of Transplantation, 1999.

Poon, R.T.P. Honorary Senior Medical Officer (1998 - present). Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong, 1999.

Poon, R.T.P. Honorary Lecturer. Nursing School, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong, 1999.

Poon, R.T.P. Instuctor. Advanced Trauma Life Support Course, American College of Surgeons (Hong Kong Chapter), 1999.

Saing, H. Honorary Professor of Paediatric Surgery (1995 - present). Ministry of Health, Government of the Union of Myanmar, 1999.

Saing, H. Editorial Consultant. Journal of Pedaitric Surgery, 1999.

Saing, H. Chairman of Publications Committee. Asian Association of Pediatric Surgeons, 1998.

Saing, H. Chairman of Board of Directors. Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons, 1998.

Saing, H. Honorary Consultant Surgeon. The Department of Health, Government of Hong Kong and the Hospital Authority, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong, 1999.

Saing, H. Executive Committee Member. Society for the Relief of Disabled Children Hong Kong, 1998.

Saing, H. Secretary General (1996 - present). Asian Surgical Association, 1998.

Saing, H. Member of Publications Committee (1992 - present). Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons, 1998.

Saing, H. President (1997 - 1998). Pacific Association of Paediatric Surgeons, 1998.

Tam, P.C. Council Member (1994 - present). Hong Kong Urological Association, 1999.

Tam, P.C. Deputy Secretary General (1996 - present). Asian Surgical Association, 1999.

Tam, P.C. Vice-chairman of Urology Board (1997 - present). The College of Surgeons of Hong Kong, 1999.

Tam, P.C. External Examiner. Diploma in Stomal Therapy Nursing, School of Professorial and Continuting Education, The University of Hong Kong, 1998.

Tam, P.K.H. Honorary Consultant (1998 - present). Queen Mary Hospital, 1999.

Tam, P.K.H. Honorary Consultant (1999 - present). Kwong Wah Hospital, 1999.

Tam, P.K.H. International Adviser (1993 - present). Annals of The Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Pernambuco, Brazil, 1999.

Tam, P.K.H. Overseas Council Member (1999 - present). British Association of Paediatric Surgeons, 1999.

Tam, P.K.H. Member of Examination Subcommittee of Licentiate Committee. Medical Council, 1999.

Tam, P.K.H. Member of Co-ordinating Committee in Surgery (1996 - present). Hospital Authority, 1999.

Tam, P.K.H. Spokesperson in Paediatric Surgery (1998 - present). Hong Kong Paediatric Society, 1999.

Tam, P.K.H. Member of Board of Paediatric Surgery (1998 - present). College of Surgeons of Hong Kong, 1999.

Tam, P.K.H. Member of Editorial Board (1997 - present). Pediatric Surgery International, 1999.

Tam, P.K.H. Examiner for the Diploma in Child Health (1995 - present). Royal College of Physicians (U.K.), 1999.

Tam, P.K.H. Examiner in Fellowship (General Surgery) (1990 - present). Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, 1999.

Tam, P.K.H. Examiner (1995 - present). Intercollegiate Specialty Board in Paediatric Surgery, U.K., 1999.

Tam, P.K.H. Quandom Fellow (1996 - present). Lincoln College, Oxford, 1999.

Tam, P.K.H. Member of International Planning and Advisory Group (1996 - present). Imperforate Anus Initiative, 1999.

Tam, P.K.H. Foundation Vice-President (1999 - present). Hong Kong Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, 1999.

Tam, P.K.H. External Referee (1999 - present). Research Grants Council, 1999.

Tam, P.K.H. Member of Research Committee (1998 - present). Queen Mary Hospital, 1999.

Tam, P.K.H. Examiner (1995 - present). Diploma in Child Health, Royal College of Physicians (U.K.), 1999.

Tam, P.K.H. Chief of Service, Paediatric Surgery (1996 - present). Duchess of Kent Children's Hospital, 1999.

Wei, W.I. President. Hong Kong College of Otorhinolaryngologists, 1999.

Wei, W.I. Member of Editorial Board, "Cutting Edges" (1994 - present). The College of Surgeons of Hong Kong Newsletter, 1999.

Wei, W.I. Member of the Professional Standards Review Committee (May 1998 - March 2000). Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong, 1999.

Wei, W.I. Honorary Director (December 1997 - present). The First Medical School, West China University of Medical Sciences, Chengdu, China, 1999.

Wei, W.I. Member of Editorial Board (November 1994 - present). The American Journal of Otolaryngology, 1999.

Wei, W.I. Member of Editorial Board (January 1995 - present). Hong Kong Medical Journal, Hong Kong Academy of Medicine, 1999.

Wei, W.I. Advisor. 6th International Congress of Oriental Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, December 7-9, 1998, 1998.

Wei, W.I. Chairman of organising committee. Hong Kong Allergy Convention - Towards the 21st Century, Hong Kong, December 12-13, 1998, 1998.

Wei, W.I. Member of Organising Committee. The 2nd International Symposium in Israel on Head & Neck Surgery and Oncology, Jerusalem, November 1-5, 1998, 1998.

Wei, W.I. Treasurer. Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, Hong Kong, November 8-11, 1998, 1998.

Wei, W.I. Visiting Professor. Otorhinolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, Sun Yat-sen University Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China, July 6-7, 1998, 1998.

Wei, W.I. Visiting Professor. Department of Otolaryngology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada, September 21, 1998, 1998.

Wei, W.I. Visiting Professor. Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A., September 17-18, 1998, 1998.

Wei, W.I. Member of Editorial Board (1996 - present). Chinese Journal of Otolaryngology, 1999.

Wei, W.I. Member of Editorial Board (May 1997 - present). The Asean ORL Head and Neck Journal, 1999.

Wei, W.I. Member of Editorial Board (May 1997 - present). Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology (China), 1999.

Wei, W.I. Member of Editorial Board (October 1995 - present). Chinese Journal of Clinical Oncology, 1999.

Wei, W.I. Member of Organising Committee. 1st World Congress on Head & Neck Oncology, Madrid, Spain, November 29 - December 3, 1998, 1998.

Wei, W.I. Course Director. "Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Cancer", International Comprehensive Head & Neck Course 1998, Jilin, China, July 15-19, 1998, 1998.

Wei, W.I. Course Instructor. Advanced Trauma Life Support Program, American College of Surgeons, Hong Kong Chapter, Hong Kong, July 28-30, 1998, 1998.

Wei, W.I. Course Instructor. Advanced Trauma Life Support Program, American College of Surgeons, Hong Kong Chapter, Hong Kong, April 12-14, 1999, 1999.

Wei, W.I. Course Director. Head & Neck Course 1999, "Prevention and Management of Complications in Head & Neck Surgery", Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong, June 3-5, 1999, 1999.

Wei, W.I. Course Director. International Comprehensive Head & Neck Course 1999, Tianjin, China, June 8-9, 1999, 1999.

Wei, W.I. Chairman and Organizer. Paediatric Update: Paediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Hong Kong College of Paediatricians, Hong Kong, March 21, 1999, 1999.

Wei, W.I. Honorary Reviewer. The Hong Kong Practitioner, Journal of Hong Kong College of Family Physicians, Hong Kong, 1999.

Wei, W.I. Honorary Reviewer. Head & Neck, Journal for the Sciences and Specialties of the Head and Neck, USA, 1999.

Wei, W.I. Honorary Reviewer. Cancer, Interdiscipline International Journal of the American Cancer Society, USA, 1999.

Wei, W.I. Honorary Reviewer. Oncology, International Journal of Cancer Research and Treatment, Switzerland, 1999.

Wei, W.I. Honorary Member of Editorial Board (1999 - present). Chinese Journal of Cancer, 1999.

Wei, W.I. Member of Editorial Board (1999 - present). Journal of Clinical Oncology (Chinese edition), 1999.

Wei, W.I. Vice President (February 1998 - February 2000). Hong Kong Institute of Allergy, Hong Kong, 1999.

Wei, W.I. External Assessor (April 15, 1999 - April 7, 2002). Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 1999.

Wei, W.I. Member of Editorial Board (June 1995 - present). Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery, 1999.

Wei, W.I. Honorary Member (September 1997 - present). Philippine Academy for Head & Neck Surgery, Philippines, 1999.

Wei, W.I. Honorary Senior Consultant (ENT) (April 1998 - March 1999). Tung Wah Hospital, 1999.

Wong, J. Member of Editorial Board. Advances in Surgery, 1999.

Wong, J. Council Member (1986 - present). Shantou University, Shantou, China, 1999.

Wong, J. Consultant Professor (1995 - present). Shanghai Second Medical University, Shanghai, China, 1999.

Wong, J. Visiting Professor (1996 - present). The Third Hospital, Beijing Medicine University, Beijing, China, 1999.

Wong, J. Member of Editorial Board. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Surgery, 1999.

Wong, J. Visiting Professor of General Surgery (1998 - present). Sun Yat-sen University of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China, 1999.

Wong, J. Honorary Member (1994 - present). The Australian Alumni Association of Hong Kong, 1999.

Wong, J. Board of Directors (1991 - present). British Isles Group, James IV Association of Surgeons, 1999.

Wong, J. Vice President (1999 - present). The Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, 1999.

Wong, J. Member of Editorial Board. Surgery, 1999.

Wong, J. Chair Professor, Staff Review Committee. Lingnan College, Hong Kong, 1999.

Wong, J. Panel of Chairman, Committee on Academic Review. The University of Hong Kong, 1999.

Wong, J. Member, Internship Sub-Committee (1997 - present). The Licentiate Committee of the Medical Council of Hong Kong, 1999.

Wong, J. Board of Directors (1997 - present). Australian International School Foundation, Hong Kong, 1999.

Wong, J. Member, Disciplinary Committee (1997 - present). The University of Hong Kong, 1999.

Wong, J. Member, Board of Governors (1996 - present). Prince Philip Dental Hospital, Hong Kong, 1999.

Wong, J. Member, Public Relations Committee (1996 - present). The Grantham Hospital, Hong Kong, 1999.

Wong, J. Member, House Committee. The Grantham Hospital, Hong Kong, 1999.

Wong, J. Trustee (1996 - present). S.K. Yee Medical Foundation, Hong Kong, 1999.

Wong, J. Member, Professional Standards Review Committee (1996 - present). Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong, 1999.

Wong, J. Chairman, Review Panel for Department of Earth Sciences and Geography & Geology (1996 - present). The University of Hong Kong, 1999.

Wong, J. Member, Review Panel for Faculty of Dentistry (1995 - present). The University of Hong Kong, 1999.

Wong, J. Member, Committee on Personnel Matters. The University of Hong Kong, 1999.

Wong, J. Member, General Purposes Committee (1995 - present). The University of Hong Kong, 1999.

Wong, J. Member, Medical Sub-Committee (1995 - present). University Grants Committee, Hong Kong, 1999.

Wong, J. Member, Hospital Governing Committee (1995 - present). Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong, 1999.

Wong, J. Honorary Medical Advisor to the Commissioner for Administrative Complaints (1994 - present). Hong Kong Government, Hong Kong, 1998.

Wong, J. Chairman, Quality Assurance Subcommittee (1993 - present). Hospital Authority, Hong Kong, 1999.

Wong, J. Member, Coordinating Committee in Surgery (1992 - present). Hospital Authority, Hong Kong, 1999.

Wong, J. Board of Governors. Lingnan University, Hong Kong, 1999.

Wong, J. Member, Hospital Governing Committee (1991 - present). The Grantham Hospital, 1999.

Wong, J. National Representative (1998 - 2001). International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus, 1999.

Wong, J. Member of Journal Committee (1995 - 2001). International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus, 1999.

Wong, J. Member of Central Research Committee (1995 - 2001). International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus, 1999.

Wong, J. Permanent Scientific Committee Member (1993 - present). International Organization for Statistical Studies on Diseases of the Esophagus (OESO), 1999.

Wong, J. Executive Committee Member (1992 - present). International Gastro-Surgical Club, 1999.

Wong, J. Chairman (1998 - present). International Council of Surgical Gastroenterology (ICSG), 1999.

Wong, J. Adviser (1990 - present). Chinese Society of Vascular Surgery, 1999.

Wong, J. President (1996 - present). Asian Pacific Federation of Organizations for Cancer Research and Control, 1999.

Wong, J. Academician of Honour. Royal National Academy of Medicine of Valencia, Spain, 1998.

Wong, J. Board of Directors, British Isles Group (1991 - present). James IV Association of Surgeons, 1999.

Wong, J. Director (1998 - present). The Hong Kong Digestive Foundation, 1999.

Wong, J. Executive Committee Member (1993 - present). The Hong Kong Anti-Cancer Society, 1999.

Wong, J. Council Member (1992 - present). The Hong Kong Liver Foundation, 1999.

Wong, J. Honorary Advisor (1994 - present). Hong Kong Council of Enterostomal Therapists, 1999.

Wong, J. President-Elect (1998 - present). Pan-Pacific Surgical Association, 1999.

Wong, J. Executive Committee Member (1997 - present). Asian Breast Cancer Society, 1999.

Wong, J. President (1995 - present). Hong Kong Chapter, American College of Surgeons, 1999.

Wong, J. Member of Editorial Board. Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery, 1999.

Wong, J. Member of Editorial Board. Journal of the Spanish Surgical Association (Cirugia Espanola) Surgery, 1999.

Wong, J. Member of Editorial Board. Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, 1999.

Wong, J. Member of Editorial Board. Journal of the American College of Surgeons, 1999.

Wong, J. Member of Editorial Board. Journal of Clinical Oncology (Chinese edition), 1999.

Wong, J. Member of Editorial Board. Italian Journal of Gastroenterology, 1999.

Wong, J. Member of Editorial Board. Illustrated Case Reports in Gastroenterology, 1999.

Wong, J. Member of Editorial Board. Hepatogastroenterology, 1999.

Wong, J. Member of Editorial Board. European Journal of Vascular Surgery, 1999.

Wong, J. Member of Editorial Board. Diseases of the Esophagus, 1999.

Wong, J. Member of Editorial Board. Digestive Surgery, 1999.

Wong, J. Member of Editorial Board. Current Practice in Surgery, 1999.

Wong, J. Member of Editorial Board. Croatian Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 1999.

Wong, J. Member of Editorial Board. Clinics in Surgery and Gastroenterology, 1999.

Wong, J. Member of Editorial Board. Chinese Journal of Clinical Oncology, 1999.

Wong, J. Honorary Professor (1995 - present). Department of Thoracic Surgery, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China, 1999.

Wong, J. Deputy Chairman (1991 - present). Hospital Governing Committee, The Grantham Hospital, Hong Kong, 1999.

Wong, J. Board of Directors (1982 - present). The Hong Kong Tuberculosis, Chest & Heart Diseases Association, 1999.

Wong, S.Y. Secretary of Organizing Committee. 6th International Congress of Oriental Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, December 7-9, 1998, 1998.

Wong, S.Y. Teaching Faculty. ABLS course, American College of Surgeons, 1998.

Wong, S.Y. Council Member (1999 - present). Hong Kong Head & Neck Society, 1999.

Wong, S.Y. Treasurer (1999 - present). Hong Kong Burns Society, 1999.

Wong, S.Y. Council Member (1995 - present). Hong Kong Burns Society, 1998.

Yip, A.W.C. Council Member. Hong Kong College of Surgeons, 1999.

Yip, A.W.C. Council Member. Asian Surgical Association, 1999.

Yuen, P.W. Honorary Consultant in Otorhinolaryngology (April 1996 - present). Department of Surgery, Tung Wah Hospital, Hong Kong, 1999.

Yuen, P.W. Member, International Advisory Board (1996 - present). Korean Journal of Rhinology, 1999.

Yuen, P.W. Member of the Board (1994 - present). Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, 1999.

Yuen, P.W. Member, Research Committee. Department of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong, 1999.

Yuen, P.W. Member, Committee on Research Fellowship (1995 - present). Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, 1999.

Yuen, P.W. Member, Education Committee (1996 - present). The Hong Kong College of Otorhinolaryngologists, 1999.

All other outputs

Cheng, S.W.K. Aortic aneurysms (Chairman of Session). 5th International Conference of the Chinese Vascular Society, Hangzhou, China, April 26-29, 1999, 1999.

Chow, L.W.C. Breast: free and invited papers (Co-chairperson). 12th Biennial Congress of the Asian Surgical Association, Brisbane, Australia, March 7-10, 1999, 1999.

Chu, K.M. Foundation Member of Center for Alimentary Research and Education (CARE) (1998 - present). Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, 1999.

Chu, K.M. Invited Faculty. Basic Surgical Skills Course, Royal College of Surgeons of England, Department of Surgery, University of Hong Kong Medical Centre, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong, July 17-19, 1998, 1998.

Chu, K.M. Invited Faculty and Speaker. International Workshop on Management of Stomach Cancer, Minimally Invasive Surgical Centre, Department of Surgery, National University Hospital, Singapore, August 3-4, 1998, 1998.

Chu, K.M. Invited Faculty. International Cancer Management Course, American College of Surgeons, Department of Surgery, University of Hong Kong Medical Centre, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong, November 5-7, 1998, 1998.

Fan, S.T. Hepatectomy for hepatocellular carcinoma - towards zero hospital mortality. Thesis, Doctor of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, 1998.

Fan, S.T. Primary liver malignancy. International Cancer Management, Course Manual, American College of Surgeons, Hong Kong Chapter, 1999.

He, G.W. Interaction between endothelium and smooth muscle: advances in physiology and pathophysiology, FASEB (Chairperson & Organizer). Experimental Biology '98, San Francisco, U.S.A., 1998, 1998.

Lam, C.M. Characterisation of the biophysical and pathophysiological effects of cryosurgery. Thesis, Master of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong, 1998.

Lam, K.H. Transplantation & liver: critical imaging for surgery of the bile duct (Co-chairperson). 12th Biennial Congress of the Asian Surgical Association, Brisbane, Australia, March 7-10, 1999, 1999.

Lam, K.H. Head & neck surgery: nodal disease of the neck (Co-chairperson). 12th Biennial Congress of the Asian Surgical Association, Brisbane, Australia, March 7-10, 1999, 1999.

Lam, K.H. Head & neck surgery: larynx (Co-chairperson). 12th Biennial Congress of the Asian Surgical Association, Brisbane, Australia, March 7-10, 1999, 1999.

Lam, L.K. Faculty. International Comprehensive Head & Neck Course 1999, Tianjin, China, June 8-9, 1999, 1999.

Lam, L.K. Cadaver flap demonstration (Instructor). Head & Neck Course 1999, "Prevention and Management of Complications in Head & Neck Surgery", Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong, June 3-5, 1999, 1999.

Lo, C.M. Application of living donor liver transplantation to adult recipients in Hong Kong. Thesis, Master of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong, 1998.

Man, K. Prospective evaluation of Pringle manoeuvre in hepatectomy for liver tumours. Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Hong Kong, 1998.

Poon, R.T.P. Free paper section: Gastrointestinal cancer (Chairperson). 5th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, Hong Kong, November 8-11, 1998, 1998.

Saing, H. Paediatric Surgery: Chronic constipation in children (Co-chairperson). 12th Biennial Congress of the Asian Surgical Association, Brisbane, Australia, March 7-10, 1999, 1999.

Tam, P.C. General topics free papers II (Co-chairperson). 12th Biennial Congress of the Asian Surgical Association, Brisbane, Australia, March 7-10, 1999, 1999.

Tam, P.K.H. Paediatrics videos: How I do it - paediatrics (Co-chairperson). 12th Biennial Congress of the Asian Surgical Association, Brisbane, Australia, March 7-10, 1999, 1999.

Wei, W.I. Head & neck surgery sponsored by Smith & Nephew surgical (Co-chairperson). 12th Biennial Congress of the Asian Surgical Association, Brisbane, Australia, March 7-10, 1999, 1999.

Wei, W.I. Practical issues in the treatment of airway inflammatory diseases (Chairperson). Hong Kong Allergy Convention - Towards the 21st Century, Hong Kong, December 12-13, 1998, 1998.

Wei, W.I. Trauma care into the next century (Chairman of Session). Trauma Symposium, Hong Kong, April 11, 1999, 1999.

Wong, J. Transplantation (Co-chairperson). 12th Biennial Congress of the Asian Surgical Association, Brisbane, Australia, March 7-10, 1999, 1999.

Wong, J. Esophageal squamous cell cancer - the one important lesson I have learned (Co-moderator). 6th World Congress, Chirurgiae Internationale Collegium Digestivae, Madrid, Spain, September, 1998, 1998.

Wong, J. Multidisciplinary management of esophageal cancer - have we improved the results (Chairperson). World Congress of Gastroenterology, Vienna, Austria, September 6-11, 1998, 1998.

Wong, J. Esophageal cancer - squamous cell carcinoma (Co-chairperson). 7th World Congress, International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus, Montreal, Canada, September, 1998, 1998.

Prizes and awards

Chu, K.M. International Guest Scholar of The American College of Surgeons. 1999.

Fan, S.T. Croucher Foundation Senior Medical Research Fellowship. 1998.

Fan, S.T. Sir Patrick Manson Gold Medal. 1998.

He, G.W. Starr-He (Abert Starr - Guo-Wei He) International Post-doctoral Research Fellowship. The St. Vincent Medical Foundation and The Albert Starr Academic Center for Cardiac Surgery, Portland, Oregon, USA, 1998.