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Associate Professor Daniel Steffens

A/Professor
Central Clinical School

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9515 3203

daniel.steffens@sydney.edu.au

Multimodal preoperative interventions to improve surgical and patient reported outcomes following major gastrointestinal cancer surgery

Current research students

Project title	Research student
What constitutes appropriate follow up after pelvic exenteration for advanced primary rectal cancer or locally recurrent rectal cancer? Patient and clinical perspectives.	Hang Yue Adrian SIU

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HUSH, J., Steffens, D., Solomon, M. (2024). A patient-designed integrative oncology intervention for stage IV locally recurrent rectal cancer: A case report. Explore: The Journal of Science and Healing, 20(5), 103004. [More Information]
Steffens, D., Hancock, M., Jiang, W., Solomon, M., Koh, C., Hirst, N., Riedel, B. (2024). An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Unimodal Prehabilitation with Exercise Intervention to Enhance Postoperative Outcomes in Cancer Surgery. Anesthesia and Analgesia. [More Information]
Steffens, D., Solomon, M., Jack, S., West, M. (2024). ASO Author Reflections: Improving Postoperative Outcomes in Colorectal Cancer Surgery: Where are We with Prehabilitation? Annals of Surgical Oncology. [More Information]
Steffens, D., Solomon, M., Dubowitz, J., Martis, W., Ismail, H., Koh, C., Riedel, B. (2024). Augmented prehabilitation – is there a role for glucocorticoids and/or anabolic steroids to improve surgical outcomes? ANZ Journal of Surgery, 94(6), 989-992. [More Information]
Lee, M., Steffens, D., Chung, J., Posniak, S., Cheng, K., Clark, J., Wallace, G., Mukherjee, P. (2024). Coculture of Chondrocytes and Stem Cells: A Review of Head and Neck Cell Lines for Cartilage Regeneration. Cells Tissues Organs. [More Information]
Steffens, D., McBride, K., Moran, B., Ansari, N., Koh, C., Ahmadi, N., Solomon, M., Hogan, S., Karunaratne, S., Anderson, T., et al (2024). Complexity of surgery and treatment burden in patients with peritoneal malignancy is not determined by addition of hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy. ANZ Journal of Surgery. [More Information]
Siu, H., Steffens, D., Ansari, N., Karunaratne, S., Solanki, H., Ahmadi, N., Solomon, M., Moran, B., Koh, C. (2024). Evaluating geographical disparities on clinical outcomes following cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy. Techniques in Coloproctology, 28(1), 35. [More Information]
Giddings, H., Ng, K., Solomon, M., Steffens, D., Van Buskirk, J., Young, J. (2024). High but decreasing rates of reconstruction after total proctocolectomy for ulcerative colitis, and evidence of a direct volume outcome relationship. ANZ Journal of Surgery. [More Information]
Giddings, H., Yang, P., Steffens, D., Solomon, M., Ng, K. (2024). Influence of hospital-level and surgeon factors on the outcomes after ileo-anal pouch surgery for inflammatory bowel disease: systematic review. British Journal of Surgery, 111(5), znae088. [More Information]
McBride, K., Torzillo, J., Davis, R., Steffens, D., Wand, T., Sanders, R., Glozier, N., Solomon, M. (2024). Mental illness comorbidity significantly impacts surgical outcomes for emergency surgical patients. ANZ Journal of Surgery. [More Information]
Waller, J., Van Kessel, C., Solomon, M., Lee, P., Austin, K., Steffens, D. (2024). Outcomes Following Pelvic Exenteration for Locally Recurrent Rectal Cancer with and Without en Bloc Sacrectomy. Diseases of the Colon and Rectum, 67(6), 796-804. [More Information]
Li, A., Stanislaus, C., Steffens, D., McBride, K., Leslie, S., Thanigasalam, R., Cunich, M. (2024). Prospective cohort study investigating quality of life outcomes following multi-speciality robotic-assisted surgery. Journal of Minimal Access Surgery, 20(1), 37-46. [More Information]
Makker, P., Wijeysundera, D., Cuthbertson, B., Steffens, D., Koh, C., Solomon, M., Ansari, N., Pillinger, N., Denehy, L., Riedel, B., et al (2024). Reference value models for predicting preoperative six-minute walk test in patients scheduled for abdominal and pelvic cancer surgery. Anaesthesia and Intensive Care. [More Information]
Garrett, C., Steffens, D., Ackland, S., Solomon, M., Koh, C. (2024). Risk factors, histopathological landscape, biomarkers, treatment patterns and survival of early-onset colorectal cancer: A narrative review. Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology. [More Information]
Lee, P., Hong, A., Kim, T., Ye, L., Wu, Y., Steffens, D., Karunaratne, S., Brown, W., Karim, R., Grimison, P. (2024). SPARC – A multi-disciplinary team program for retroperitoneal sarcoma: the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and Chris O'Brien Lifehouse Collaboration. ANZ Journal of Surgery. [More Information]
Garrett, C., Steffens, D., Solomon, M., Koh, C. (2024). Surgical and survival outcomes of early-onset colorectal cancer patients: a single-centre descriptive Australian study. ANZ Journal of Surgery. [More Information]
Brown, K., Solomon, M., Sutton, P., Shin, J., Steffens, D. (2024). The definition of clear resection margins in locally recurrent rectal cancer-time for consensus. British Journal of Surgery, 111(1), znad450. [More Information]
Garrett, C., Koh, C., Solomon, M., Steffens, D. (2024). The health-related quality of life of early-onset colorectal cancer patients: an Australian cross-sectional study. Colorectal Disease. [More Information]
Brown, K., Coker, D., Solomon, M., Koh, C., Mahon, K., Steffens, D. (2024). The paradox of hope in surgery for advanced gastrointestinal malignancy – how do we define futility? Annals of Surgery, , 06575. [More Information]
Steffens, D., Blake, J., Solomon, M., Lee, P., Austin, K., Byrne, C., Karunaratne, S., Koh, C. (2024). Trajectories of Quality of Life After Pelvic Exenteration: A Latent Class Growth Analysis. Diseases of the Colon and Rectum, 67(4), 531-540. [More Information]
Giddings, H., Ng, K., Solomon, M., Steffens, D., Van Buskirk, J., Young, J. (2024). Unexpected variation in outcomes following total (procto)colectomies for ulcerative colitis in New South Wales, Australia: a population-based 19-year linked-data study. Colorectal Disease. [More Information]
Makker, P., Koh, C., Ansari, N., Gonzaga, N., Bartyn, J., Solomon, M., Steffens, D. (2023). ASO Visual Abstract: Functional Outcomes of Cytoreductive Surgery and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy-A Prospective Cohort Study. Annals of Surgical Oncology, 30(1), 461. [More Information]
Steffens, D., Denehy, L., Solomon, M., Koh, C., Ansari, N., Mcbride, K., Carey, S., Bartyn, J., Lawrence, A., Sheehan, K., et al (2023). Consumer Perspectives on the Adoption of a Prehabilitation Multimodal Online Program for Patients Undergoing Cancer Surgery. Cancers, 15(20). [More Information]
Brown, K., Solomon, M., Ng, K., Sutton, P., Koh, C., White, K., Steffens, D. (2023). Development of a risk prediction tool for patients with locally advanced and recurrent rectal cancer undergoing pelvic exenteration: protocol for a mixed-methods study. BMJ Open, 13(8), e075304. [More Information]
Makker, P., Koh, C., Ansari, N., Gonzaga, N., Bartyn, J., Solomon, M., Steffens, D. (2023). Functional Outcomes Following Cytoreductive Surgery and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy: A Prospective Cohort Study. Annals of Surgical Oncology, 30(1), 447-458. [More Information]
Huang, Y., Wang, X., Steffens, D., Young, J., Solomon, M., Koh, C. (2023). Grading Complications in Pelvic Exenteration: Limitations of Current Classification Systems. Diseases of the Colon and Rectum, 66(10), e1023-e1031. [More Information]
Lim, C., Laidsaar-Powell, R., Young, J., Steffens, D., Ansari, N., Joshy, G., Butow, P. (2023). Healthcare experiences of people with advanced colorectal cancer: A qualitative study. European Journal of Oncology Nursing, 63. [More Information]
Risbey, C., Brown, K., Solomon, M., Koh, C., Karunaratne, S., Steffens, D. (2023). Impact of geographical health disparities on outcomes following pelvic exenteration at a centralised quaternary referral centre. European Journal of Surgical Oncology, 49(11), 107082. [More Information]
Leslie, S., Jackson, S., Broe, M., van Diepen, D., Stanislaus, C., Steffens, D., McClintock, G., Kim, S., Jeffery, N., Fallot, J., Sved, P., Chan, L., Thanigasalam, R., et al (2023). Improved early and late continence following robot-assisted radical prostatectomy with concurrent bladder neck fascial sling (RoboSling). BJUI Compass, 4(5), 597-604. [More Information]
Siu, H., Holyland, M., Carey, S., Steffens, D., Ansari, N., Koh, C. (2023). Is the measurement of sarcopenia associated with oncological disease in patients undergoing cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy? ANZ Journal of Surgery, 93(9), 2186-2191. [More Information]
Toms, C., Sandroussi, C., Yeo, D., Morkaya, J., Pulitano, C., Steffens, D. (2023). Patient-Reported Outcomes and Survival Following Pancreatic Cancer Resection—Results from a Cross-Section Study. Gastrointestinal Disorders, 5(4), 508-516. [More Information]
Risbey, C., Fielder, T., Steffens, D., Shin, J., Solomon, M. (2023). Patterns of DNA mismatch repair protein expression for primary and recurrent colorectal cancer at an advanced surgical unit: A retrospective audit. Colorectal Disease, 25(3), 369-374. [More Information]
Brown, K., Solomon, M., Steffens, D., Ng, K., Byrne, C., Austin, K., Lee, P. (2023). Pelvic Exenteration for Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anus: Oncological, Morbidity, and Quality-of-Life Outcomes. Diseases of the Colon and Rectum, 66(11), 1427-1434. [More Information]
Giddings, H., Ng, K., Solomon, M., Steffens, D., Van Buskirk, J., Young, J. (2023). Population outcomes, trends and the future of pouch surgery for ulcerative colitis: a 19-year New South Wales data linkage study. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 93(11), 2686-2696. [More Information]
Giddings, H., Ng, K., Solomon, M., Steffens, D., Van Buskirk, J., Young, J. (2023). Reducing rate of total colectomies for ulcerative colitis but higher morbidity in the biologic era: an 18-year linked data study from New South Wales Australia. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 93(12), 2928-2938. [More Information]
Raichurkar, P., Hirst, N., Steffens, D., Denehy, L., Solomon, M., Koh, C., Pillinger, N., Hogan, S., Mcbride, K., Carey, S., et al (2023). Research Priorities in Prehabilitation for Patients Undergoing Cancer Surgery: An International Delphi Study. Annals of Surgical Oncology, 30(12), 7226-7235. [More Information]
Han, C., Maher, C., Steffens, D., Diwan, A., Magnussen, J., Hancock, E., Hancock, M. (2023). Some magnetic resonance imaging findings may predict future low back pain and disability: a systematic review. Journal of Physiotherapy, 69(2), 79-92. [More Information]
Steffens, D., Solomon, M., Lee, P., Austin, K., Koh, C., Byrne, C., Karunaratne, S., Hatcher, S., Taylor, K., Mcbride, K. (2023). Surgical, survival and quality of life outcomes in over 1000 pelvic exenterations: lessons learned from a large Australian case series. ANZ Journal of Surgery. [More Information]
Amaratunga, H., Bostock, K., Cunich, M., Steffens, D., Carey, S. (2023). Systematic review of service improvements for home enteral tube feeding in adults. Nutrition in Clinical Practice, 38(2), 329-339. [More Information]
Jiang, W., Koh, C., Solomon, M., Karunaratne, S., Beckenkamp, P., Clifford, K., Woodfield, J., Steffens, D. (2023). Time to Prioritise Quality Over Quantity in Prehabilitation Trials: A Literature Review. Eurasian Journal of Medicine and Oncology, 7(3), 287-303. [More Information]
Brown, K., Pisaniello, J., Ng, K., Solomon, M., Sutton, P., Hatcher, S., Steffens, D. (2023). Variation in outcome measurement and reporting in studies of pelvic exenteration for locally advanced and recurrent rectal cancer: a systematic review. Colorectal Disease. [More Information]
Clark, D., Yeoh, E., Edmundson, A., Harris, C., Stevenson, A., Steffens, D., Solomon, M. (2022). A development study of drain fluid gastrografin as a biomarker of anastomotic leak. Annals of Coloproctology, 38(2), 124-132. [More Information]
Oswald, A., McBride, K., Seif, S., Koh, C., Ansari, N., Steffens, D. (2022). Depression, Anxiety, Stress and Distress Following Cytoreductive Surgery and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy: Results of a Prospective Cohort Study. Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings. [More Information]
Huang, Y., Steffens, D., Koh, C., Young, J., Solomon, M. (2022). Differences in Surgical Outcomes and Quality-of-Life Outcomes in Pelvic Exenteration between Locally Advanced Versus Locally Recurrent Rectal Cancers. Diseases of the Colon and Rectum, 65(12), 1475-1482. [More Information]
Clark, D., Stevenson, A., Lumley, J., Petersen, D., Harris, C., Steffens, D., Solomon, M. (2022). Does an ileostomy cover the surgeon or the anastomosis? ANZ Journal of Surgery, 92, 19-20. [More Information]
Clark, D., Edmundson, A., Steffens, D., Harris, C., Stevenson, A., Solomon, M. (2022). Drain fluid amylase as a biomarker for the detection of anastomotic leakage after rectal resection without a diverting ileostomy. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 92(4), 813-818. [More Information]
Garrett, C., Steffens, D., Solomon, M., Koh, C. (2022). Early-onset colorectal cancer: why it should be high on our list of differentials. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 92(2023-08-07 00:00:00), 1638-1643. [More Information]
Lim, C., Laidsaar-Powell, R., Young, J., Solomon, M., Steffens, D., Blinman, P., O’Loughlin, S., Zhang, Y., Butow, P. (2022). Fear of Cancer Progression and Death Anxiety in Survivors of Advanced Colorectal Cancer: A Qualitative Study Exploring Coping Strategies and Quality of Life. Omega: Journal of Death and Dying. [More Information]
Steffens, D., Solomon, M., Beckenkamp, P., Koh, C., Yeo, D., Sandroussi, C., Hancock, M. (2022). Individualised, targeted step count intervention following gastrointestinal cancer surgery: The Fit-4-Home randomised clinical trial. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 92(4), 703-711. [More Information]
Steinberg, J., Chan, P., Hogden, E., Tiernan, G., Morrow, A., Kang, Y., He, E., Venchiarutti, R., Titterton, L., Sankey, L., Mckay, S., Engel, A., Kench, J., Solomon, M., Toh, J., Canfell, K., et al (2022). Lynch syndrome testing of colorectal cancer patients in a high-income country with universal healthcare: a retrospective study of current practice and gaps in seven australian hospitals. Hereditary Cancer in Clinical Practice, 20(1), 18. [More Information]
Clark, D., Edmundson, A., Steffens, D., Radford-Smith, G., Solomon, M. (2022). Multicenter Study of Drain Fluid Amylase as a Biomarker for the Detection of Anastomotic Leakage after Ileal Pouch Surgery Without a Diverting Ileostomy. Diseases of the Colon and Rectum, 65(11), 1335-1341. [More Information]
Johnstone, C., Roberts, D., Mathieson, S., Steffens, D., Koh, C., Solomon, M., McLachlan, A. (2022). Pain, pain management and related outcomes following pelvic exenteration surgery: a systematic review. Colorectal Disease. [More Information]
Steffens, D., Young, J., Riedel, B., Morton, R., Denehy, L., Heriot, A., Koh, C., Li, Q., Bauman, A., Sandroussi, C., Dieng, M., Pillinger, N., Solomon, M., et al (2022). PRehabIlitatiOn with pReoperatIve exercise and educaTion for patients undergoing major abdominal cancer surgerY: protocol for a multicentre randomised controlled TRIAL (PRIORITY TRIAL). BMC Cancer, 22(1), 443. [More Information]
Pillinger, N., Koh, C., Ansari, N., Munoz, P., McNamara, S., Steffens, D. (2022). Preoperative cardiopulmonary exercise testing improves risk assessment of morbidity and length of stay following cytoreductive surgery with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy. Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, 50(6), 447-456. [More Information]
Makker, P., Koh, C., Solomon, M., Steffens, D. (2022). Preoperative functional capacity and postoperative outcomes following abdominal and pelvic cancer surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 92(2023-08-07 00:00:00), 1658-1667. [More Information]
Hogan, S., Steffens, D., Vuong, K., Rangan, A., Solomon, M., Carey, S. (2022). Preoperative nutritional status impacts clinical outcome and hospital length of stay in pelvic exenteration patients – a retrospective study. Nutrition and Health, 28(2), 41-48. [More Information]
Mackay, I., Clark, D., Nicholson, J., Edmundson, A., Steffens, D., Solomon, M. (2022). Risk taking propensity: Nurse, surgeon and patient preferences for diverting ileostomy. Colorectal Disease, 24(9), 1073-1079. [More Information]
McGiffin, T., Clark, D., Edmundson, A., Steffens, D., Stevenson, A., Solomon, M. (2022). Surgical management and long-term functional outcomes after anastomotic leak in patients undergoing minimally invasive restorative rectal resection and without a diverting ileostomy. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 92(4), 806-812. [More Information]
Lim, C., Laidsaar-Powell, R., Young, J., Solomon, M., Steffens, D., Yeo, D., Blinman, P., Koczwara, B., Joshy, G., Koh, C., Ansari, N., Beale, P., Butow, P. (2022). The long haul: Lived experiences of survivors following different treatments for advanced colorectal cancer: A qualitative study. European Journal of Oncology Nursing, 58. [More Information]
Aitchison, L., Chen, A., Toms, C., Sandroussi, C., Yeo, D., Steffens, D. (2022). To stitch or not to stitch: the skin closure of laparoscopic port sites, a meta-analysis. Surgical Endoscopy, 36(10), 7140-7159. [More Information]
Lim, C., Laidsaar-Powell, R., Young, J., Steffens, D., Koczwara, B., Zhang, Y., Butow, P. (2022). Work: saviour or struggle? A qualitative study examining employment and finances in colorectal cancer survivors living with advanced cancer. Supportive Care in Cancer, 30(11), 9057-9069. [More Information]
Garrett, C., Steffens, D., Ansari, N., Koh, C. (2021). A phase I, nonrandomized controlled trial demonstrating the novel technique of cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy utilizing warm humidified carbon dioxide insufflation. Colorectal Disease, 23(6), 1573-1578. [More Information]
Vuong, K., Alchin, L., Solomon, M., Koh, C., Steffens, D. (2021). A prospective investigation of pain and fatigue following pelvic exenteration. European Journal of Surgical Oncology, 47(12), 3137-3143. [More Information]
McBride, K., Steffens, D., Lambert, T., Glozier, N., Roberts, R., Solomon, M. (2021). Acceptability and face validity of two mental health screening tools for use in the routine surgical setting. BMC Psychology, 9(1), 171. [More Information]
Clark, D., Steffens, D., Solomon, M. (2021). An umbrella systematic review of drain fluid analysis in colorectal surgery for the detection of anastomotic leak: Not yet ready to translate research studies into clinical practice. Colorectal Disease, 23(11), 2795-2805. [More Information]
Park, L., Pan, F., Steffens, D., Young, J., Hong, J. (2021). Are Surgeons Working Smarter or Harder? A Systematic Review Comparing the Physical and Mental Demands of Robotic and Laparoscopic or Open Surgery. World Journal of Surgery, 45(7), 2066-2080. [More Information]
Alahmadi, R., Solomon, M., Steffens, D. (2021). ASO Author Reflections: Quality of Life and Survival Outcomes in Elderly Patients Undergoing Pelvic Exenteration. Annals of Surgical Oncology, 28, 5236-5237. [More Information]
Steffens, D., Pillinger, N., Solomon, M. (2021). ASO Author Reflections: The Importance of the Preoperative Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test in Patients Undergoing Cancer Surgery. Annals of Surgical Oncology, 28(12), 7147-7148. [More Information]
Sayah, S., Karunaratne, S., Beckenkamp, P., Horsley, M., Hancock, M., Hunter, D., Herbert, R., de Campos, T., Steffens, D. (2021). Clinical Course of Pain and Function Following Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Regression. Journal of Arthroplasty, 36(12), 3993-4002.e37. [More Information]
Rajendran, S., Brown, K., Solomon, M., Austin, K., Lee, P., Robinson, D., Steffens, D. (2021). Complete resection of the iliac vascular system during pelvic exenteration: an evolving surgical approach to lateral compartment excision. British Journal of Surgery, 108(8), 885-887. [More Information]
de Campos, T., Maher, C., Steffens, D., Fuller, J., Hancock, M. (2021). Correspondence: Author response to Cao. Journal of Physiotherapy, 67(3), 229. [More Information]
McBride, K., Steffens, D., Solomon, M., Koh, C., Ansari, N., Young, C., Moran, B. (2021). Cost-analysis of cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy in patients with peritoneal malignancy: An Australian perspective with global application. European Journal of Surgical Oncology, 47(4), 828-833. [More Information]
McBride, K., Steffens, D., Stanislaus, C., Solomon, M., Anderson, T., Thanigasalam, R., Leslie, S., Bannon, P. (2021). Detailed cost of robotic-assisted surgery in the Australian public health sector: from implementation to a multi-specialty caseload. BMC Health Services Research, 21(1), 108. [More Information]
Alahmadi, R., Steffens, D., Solomon, M., Lee, P., Austin, K., Koh, C. (2021). Elderly Patients Have Better Quality of Life but Worse Survival Following Pelvic Exenteration: A 25-Year Single-Center Experience. Annals of Surgical Oncology, 28(9), 5226-5235. [More Information]
Sharp, G., Steffens, D., Koh, C. (2021). Evidence of negative pressure therapy for anastomotic leak: a systematic review. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 91(4), 537-545. [More Information]
Steffens, D., Young, J., Beckenkamp, P., Ratcliffe, J., Rubie, F., Ansari, N., Pillinger, N., Koh, C., Munoz, P., Solomon, M. (2021). Feasibility and acceptability of a preoperative exercise program for patients undergoing major cancer surgery: results from a pilot randomized controlled trial. Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 7(1), 27. [More Information]
McBride, K., Steffens, D., Solomon, M. (2021). From the sidelines: The indirect repercussions of COVID-19 on the delivery of hospital surgical services. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 91(7-8), 1345-1351. [More Information]
Makker, P., Koh, C., Solomon, M., Ratcliffe, J., Steffens, D. (2021). Functional outcomes following pelvic exenteration: results from a prospective cohort study. Colorectal Disease, 23(10), 2647-2658. [More Information]
Clark, D., Stephensen, B., Edmundson, A., Steffens, D., Solomon, M. (2021). Geographical variation in the use of diverting loop ileostomy in Australia and New Zealand colorectal surgeons. Annals of Coloproctology, 37(5), 337-345. [More Information]
Steffens, D., Solomon, M., Denehy, L. (2021). Is Preoperative Exercise Training the New Holy Grail for Patients Undergoing Major Surgery? Annals of the American Thoracic Society, 18(4), 587-589. [More Information]
Blake, J., Koh, C., Steffens, D., De Robles, M., Brown, K., Lee, P., Austin, K., Solomon, M. (2021). Outcomes following repeat exenteration for locally advanced pelvic malignancy. Colorectal Disease, 23(3), 646-652. [More Information]
Chen, M., Austin, K., Solomon, M., Brown, K., Steffens, D. (2021). Outcomes of metastasectomy and pelvic exenteration for patients with metastatic advanced primary or recurrent rectal cancer. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 91(3), 231-232. [More Information]
Daster, S., Shin, J., Loizides, S., Steffens, D., Koh, C., Solomon, M. (2021). Pathology reporting of pelvic exenteration specimens for locally recurrent rectal cancer. European Journal of Surgical Oncology, 47(8), 2100-2107. [More Information]
Steffens, D., Ismail, H., Denehy, L., Beckenkamp, P., Solomon, M., Koh, C., Bartyn, J., Pillinger, N. (2021). Preoperative Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test Associated with Postoperative Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Cancer Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses. Annals of Surgical Oncology, 28(12), 7120-7146. [More Information]
de Campos, T., Maher, C., Fuller, J., Steffens, D., Attwell, S., Hancock, M. (2021). Prevention strategies to reduce future impact of low back pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 55(9), 468-476. [More Information]
Toms, C., Steffens, D. (2021). Quality of Life Instruments and Trajectories After Pancreatic Cancer Resection: A Systematic Review. Pancreas, 50(8), 1137-1153. [More Information]
Brown, K., Solomon, M., Lau, Y., Steffens, D., Austin, K., Lee, P. (2021). Sciatic and Femoral Nerve Resection During Extended Radical Surgery for Advanced Pelvic Tumours: Long-term Survival, Functional, and Quality-of-life Outcomes. Annals of Surgery, 273(5), 982-988. [More Information]
McBride, K., Solomon, M., Bannon, P., Glozier, N., Steffens, D. (2021). Surgical outcomes for people with serious mental illness are poorer than for other patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Medical Journal of Australia, 214(8), 379-385. [More Information]
Steffens, D., Moran, B. (2020). ASO Author Reflections: Quality-of-Life Trajectories After Cytoreductive Surgery and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy. Annals of Surgical Oncology, 27(10), 3995-3996. [More Information]
Fisher, O., Brown, K., Coker, D., McBride, K., Steffens, D., Koh, C., Sandroussi, C. (2020). Distributive justice during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic in Australia. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 90(6), 961-962. [More Information]
Steffens, D., Delbaere, K., Young, J., Solomon, M., Denehy, L. (2020). Evidence on technology-driven preoperative exercise interventions: are we there yet? British Journal of Anaesthesia, 125(5), 646-649. [More Information]
Steffens, D., McBride, K., Roberts, R., Bannon, P., Solomon, M. (2020). Evolving experience of operating theatre staff with the implementation of robotic-assisted surgery in the public sector. Australian Health Review, 44(4), 624-629. [More Information]
Mcbride, K., Brown, K., Fisher, O., Steffens, D., Yeo, D., Koh, C. (2020). Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on surgical services: early experiences at a nominated COVID-19 centre. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 90(5), 663-665. [More Information]
Steffens, D., Koh, C., Ansari, N., Solomon, M., Brown, K., McBride, K., Young, J., Young, C., Moran, B. (2020). Quality of Life After Cytoreductive Surgery and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy: Early Results from a Prospective Cohort Study of 115 Patients. Annals of Surgical Oncology, 27(10), 3986-3994. [More Information]
McCarthy, A., Solomon, M., Koh, C., Firouzbakht, A., Jackson, S., Steffens, D. (2020). Quality of life and functional outcomes following pelvic exenteration and sacrectomy. Colorectal Disease, 22(5), 521-528. [More Information]
O'Shannassy, S., Brown, K., Steffens, D., Solomon, M. (2020). Referral patterns and outcomes of a highly specialised pelvic exenteration multidisciplinary team meeting: A retrospective cohort study. European Journal of Surgical Oncology, 46(6), 1138-1143. [More Information]
Koh, C., Brown, K., Fisher, O., Steffens, D., Yeo, D., McBride, K. (2020). Sense and sensibility through confusing surgical practices during COVID-19 pandemic. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 90(7-8), 1236-1237. [More Information]
Coker, D., Koh, C., Steffens, D., Young, J., Vuong, K., Alchin, L., Solomon, M. (2020). The affect of personality traits and decision-making style on postoperative quality of life and distress in patients undergoing pelvic exenteration. Colorectal Disease, 22(9), 1139-1146. [More Information]
Steffens, D., Wales, K., Toms, C., Yeo, D., Sandroussi, C., Jiwane, A. (2020). What surgical approach would provide better outcomes in children and adolescents undergoing cholecystectomy? Results of a systematic review and meta-analysis. Annals of Pediatric Surgery, 16(1), 24. [More Information]
Young, J., Venchiarutti, R., Durcinoska, I., Steffens, D. (2019). Cross-Cultural Adaptation And Pilot Testing Of The Cancer Care Coordination Questionnaire For Patients (CCCQ-P) in Chinese and Arabic languages. Patient Preference and Adherence, 13, 1791-1797. [More Information]
Steffens, D., Beckenkamp, P., Young, J., Solomon, M., da Silva, T., Hancock, M. (2019). Is preoperative physical activity level of patients undergoing cancer surgery associated with postoperative outcomes? A systematic review and meta-analysis. European Journal of Surgical Oncology, 45(4), 510-518. [More Information]
McBride, K., Steffens, D., Duncan, K., Bannon, P., Solomon, M. (2019). Knowledge and attitudes of theatre staff prior to the implementation of robotic-assisted surgery in the public sector. PloS One, 14(3), 1-8. [More Information]
McBride, K., Solomon, M., Steffens, D., Bannon, P., Glozier, N. (2019). Mental illness and surgery: do we care? ANZ Journal of Surgery, 89(6), 630-631. [More Information]
Steffens, D., Young, J., Solomon, M., Beckenkamp, P., Koh, C., Vuong, K., Brodie, M., Delbaere, K. (2019). Preliminary evidence for physical activity following pelvic exenteration: A pilot longitudinal cohort study. BMC Cancer, 19(1), 1-10. [More Information]
Venchiarutti, R., Solomon, M., Koh, C., Young, J., Steffens, D. (2019). Pushing the boundaries of pelvic exenteration by maintaining survival at the cost of morbidity. British Journal of Surgery, 106(10), 1393-1403. [More Information]
McBride, K., Steffens, D., Solomon, M., Anderson, T., Young, J., Leslie, S., Thanigasalam, R., Bannon, P. (2019). Research as the gatekeeper: introduction of robotic-assisted surgery into the public sector. Australian Health Review, 43(6), 676-681. [More Information]
Maher, C., Steffens, D., Silva Parreira, P., Hancock, M., Ferreira, M. (2019). Risk factors for low back pain with special reference to current smoking. Spine Journal, 19(2), 373. [More Information]
Hogan, S., Steffens, D., Rangan, A., Solomon, M., Carey, S. (2019). The effect of diets delivered into the gastrointestinal tract on gut motility after colorectal surgery-a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 73(10), 1331-1342. [More Information]
Karunaratne, S., Duan, M., Pappas, E., Fritsch, B., Boyle, R., Gupta, S., Stalley, P., Horsley, M., Steffens, D. (2019). The effectiveness of robotic hip and knee arthroplasty on patient-reported outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis. International Orthopaedics, 43(6), 1283-1295. [More Information]
Wright, M., Steffens, D., Huilgol, R. (2019). Vascular surgery trends in Australia: 2001-2015: less open surgery, less limb loss and more endovascular intervention. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 89(4), 309-313. [More Information]
Franco, M., Pinto, R., Delbaere, K., Eto, B., Faria, M., Aoyagi, G., Steffens, D., Pastre, C. (2018). Cross-cultural adaptation and measurement properties testing of the Iconographical Falls Efficacy Scale (Icon-FES). Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy, 22(4), 291-303. [More Information]
Hill, L., Aboud, D., Elliott, J., Magnussen, J., Sterling, M., Steffens, D., Hancock, M. (2018). Do findings identified on magnetic resonance imaging predict future neck pain? A systematic review. Spine Journal, 18(5), 880-891. [More Information]
Steffens, D., Solomon, M., Vuong, K., Alchin, L., Roberts, R., Koh, C., Young, J. (2018). Effect of timing on baseline quality of life scores among surgical cancer patients. BMC Research Notes, 11(1), 210. [More Information]
de Campos, T., Maher, C., Steffens, D., Fuller, J., Hancock, M. (2018). Exercise programs may be effective in preventing a new episode of neck pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Physiotherapy, 64(3), 159-165. [More Information]
Steffens, D., Young, J., Beckenkamp, P., Ratcliffe, J., Rubie, F., Ansari, N., Pillinger, N., Solomon, M. (2018). Feasibility and acceptability of PrE-operative Physical Activity to improve patient outcomes After major cancer surgery: Study protocol for a pilot randomised controlled trial (PEPA Trial). Trials, 19(1), 112. [More Information]
McBride, K., Solomon, M., Young, J., Steffens, D., Lambert, T., Glozier, N., Bannon, P. (2018). Impact of serious mental illness on surgical patient outcomes. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 88(7-8), 673-677. [More Information]
Steffens, D., Beckenkamp, P., Hancock, M., Solomon, M., Young, J. (2018). Preoperative exercise halves the postoperative complication rate in patients with lung cancer: a systematic review of the effect of exercise on complications, length of stay and quality of life in patients with cancer. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 52(5), 1-9. [More Information]
Silva Parreira, P., Maher, C., Steffens, D., Hancock, M., Ferreira, M. (2018). Risk factors for low back pain and sciatica: an umbrella review. Spine Journal, 18(9), 1715-1721. [More Information]
Beilken, K., Hancock, M., Maher, C., Li, Q., Steffens, D. (2017). Acute low back pain? Do not blame the weather- a case-crossover study. Pain Medicine, 18(6), 1139-1144. [More Information]
Maher, C., Hancock, M., Steffens, D. (2017). Author response: Unfounded criticisms. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 51(6), 552. [More Information]
Steffens, D., Thanigasalam, R., Leslie, S., Maneck, B., Young, J., Solomon, M. (2017). Robotic Surgery in Uro-oncology: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Urology, 106, 9-17. [More Information]
Steffens, D., Hancock, M., Pereira, L., Kent, P., Latimer, J., Maher, C. (2016). Do MRI findings identify patients with low back pain or sciatica who respond better to particular interventions? A systematic review. European Spine Journal, 25(4), 1170-1187. [More Information]
Duong, V., Maher, C., Steffens, D., Li, Q., Hancock, M. (2016). Does weather affect daily pain intensity levels in patients with acute low back pain? A prospective cohort study. Rheumatology International, 36(5), 679-684. [More Information]
Stevens, M., Steffens, D., Ferreira, M., Latimer, J., Li, Q., Blyth, F., Maher, C. (2016). Patients' and physiotherapists' views on Triggers for Low Back Pain. Spine, 41(4), e218-e224. [More Information]
Steffens, D., Maher, C., Pereira, L., Stevens, M., Oliveira, V., Chapple, M., Teixeira-Salmela, L., Hancock, M. (2016). Prevention of lowback pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis. JAMA Internal Medicine, 176(2), 199-208. [More Information]
De Carvalho Machado, G., Ferreira, P., Maher, C., Latimer, J., Steffens, D., Koes, B., Li, Q., Ferreira, M. (2016). Transient physical and psychosocial activities increase the risk of nonpersistent and persistent low back pain: a case-crossover study with 12 months follow-up. Spine Journal, 16(12), 1445-1452. [More Information]
Silva Parreira, P., Maher, C., Latimer, J., Steffens, D., Blyth, F., Li, Q., Ferreira, M. (2015). Can patients identify what triggers their back pain? Secondary analysis of a case-crossover study. Pain, 156(10), 1913-1919. [More Information]
Delbaere, K., Valenzuela, T., Woodbury, A., Davies, T., Yeong, J., Steffens, D., Miles, L., Pickett, L., Zijlstra, G., Clemson, L., Howard, K., et al (2015). Evaluating the effectiveness of a home-based exercise programme delivered through a tablet computer for preventing falls in older community-dwelling people over 2 years: Study protocol for the Standing Tall randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open, 5(10), 1-9. [More Information]
Steffens, D., Maher, C., Ferreira, M., Hancock, M., Pereira, L., Williams, C., Latimer, J. (2015). Influence of Clinician Characteristics and Operational Factors on Recruitment of Participants With Low Back Pain: An Observational Study. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 38(2), 151-158. [More Information]
Hancock, M., Maher, C., Petocz, P., Lin, C., Steffens, D., Luque-Suarez, A., Magnussen, J. (2015). Risk factors for a recurrence of low back pain. Spine Journal, 15(11), 2360-2368. [More Information]
Steffens, D., Ferreira, M., Latimer, J., Ferreira, P., Koes, B., Blyth, F., Li, Q., Maher, C. (2015). What triggers an episode of acute low back pain? A case-crossover study. Arthritis Care and Research, 67(3), 403-410. [More Information]
Steffens, D., Maher, C., Ferreira, M., Hancock, M., Glass, T., Latimer, J. (2014). Clinicians' views on factors that trigger a sudden onset of low back pain. European Spine Journal, 23(3), 512-519. [More Information]
Steffens, D., Hancock, M., Maher, C., Williams, C., Jensen, T., Latimer, J. (2014). Does magnetic resonance imaging predict future low back pain? A systematic review. European Journal of Pain, 18(6), 755-765. [More Information]
Steffens, D., Maher, C., Li, Q., Ferreira, M., Pereira, L., Koes, B., Latimer, J. (2014). Effect of weather on back pain: results from a case-crossover study. Arthritis Care and Research, 66(12), 1867-1872. [More Information]
Steffens, D., Hancock, M., Maher, C., Latimer, J., Satchell, R., Ferreira, M., Ferreira, P., Partington, M., Bouvier, A. (2014). Prognosis of chronic low back pain in patients presenting to a private community-based group exercise program. European Spine Journal, 23(1), 113-119. [More Information]
Steffens, D., Maher, C. (2014). RE: Effectiveness of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in Chronic Plantar Fasciitis. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 93(5), 458-459. [More Information]
Steffens, D., Beckenkamp, P., Hancock, M., Paiva, D., Alison, J., Menna-Barreto, S. (2013). Activity level predicts 6-minute walk distance in healthy older females: an observational study. Physiotherapy, 99(1), 21-26. [More Information]
Steffens, D., Ferreira, M., Maher, C., Latimer, J., Koes, B., Blyth, F., Ferreira, P. (2012). Triggers for an episode of sudden onset low back pain: study protocol. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 13, 1-5. [More Information]
Steffens, D., Maher, C. (2011). Conflicting findings on effectiveness of low level laser therapy for tendinopathy. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 45(5), 459-459. [More Information]

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Steffens, D., Hancock, M., Satchell, R., Ferreira, M., Ferreira, P., Maher, C., Partington, M., Bouvier, A. (2011). Prognosis of patients with chronic low back pain presenting to a private functional group exercise program. APA Physiotherapy Conference 2011, NA.
Steffens, D., Beckenkamp, P., Hancock, M., Paiva, D., Menna-Barreto, S., Alison, J. (2011). Six minute walk distance in healthy elderly active and sedentary female. APA Physiotherapy Conference 2011, NA.

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2024

HUSH, J., Steffens, D., Solomon, M. (2024). A patient-designed integrative oncology intervention for stage IV locally recurrent rectal cancer: A case report. Explore: The Journal of Science and Healing, 20(5), 103004. [More Information]
Steffens, D., Hancock, M., Jiang, W., Solomon, M., Koh, C., Hirst, N., Riedel, B. (2024). An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Unimodal Prehabilitation with Exercise Intervention to Enhance Postoperative Outcomes in Cancer Surgery. Anesthesia and Analgesia. [More Information]
Steffens, D., Solomon, M., Jack, S., West, M. (2024). ASO Author Reflections: Improving Postoperative Outcomes in Colorectal Cancer Surgery: Where are We with Prehabilitation? Annals of Surgical Oncology. [More Information]
Steffens, D., Solomon, M., Dubowitz, J., Martis, W., Ismail, H., Koh, C., Riedel, B. (2024). Augmented prehabilitation – is there a role for glucocorticoids and/or anabolic steroids to improve surgical outcomes? ANZ Journal of Surgery, 94(6), 989-992. [More Information]
Lee, M., Steffens, D., Chung, J., Posniak, S., Cheng, K., Clark, J., Wallace, G., Mukherjee, P. (2024). Coculture of Chondrocytes and Stem Cells: A Review of Head and Neck Cell Lines for Cartilage Regeneration. Cells Tissues Organs. [More Information]
Steffens, D., McBride, K., Moran, B., Ansari, N., Koh, C., Ahmadi, N., Solomon, M., Hogan, S., Karunaratne, S., Anderson, T., et al (2024). Complexity of surgery and treatment burden in patients with peritoneal malignancy is not determined by addition of hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy. ANZ Journal of Surgery. [More Information]
Siu, H., Steffens, D., Ansari, N., Karunaratne, S., Solanki, H., Ahmadi, N., Solomon, M., Moran, B., Koh, C. (2024). Evaluating geographical disparities on clinical outcomes following cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy. Techniques in Coloproctology, 28(1), 35. [More Information]
Giddings, H., Ng, K., Solomon, M., Steffens, D., Van Buskirk, J., Young, J. (2024). High but decreasing rates of reconstruction after total proctocolectomy for ulcerative colitis, and evidence of a direct volume outcome relationship. ANZ Journal of Surgery. [More Information]
Giddings, H., Yang, P., Steffens, D., Solomon, M., Ng, K. (2024). Influence of hospital-level and surgeon factors on the outcomes after ileo-anal pouch surgery for inflammatory bowel disease: systematic review. British Journal of Surgery, 111(5), znae088. [More Information]
McBride, K., Torzillo, J., Davis, R., Steffens, D., Wand, T., Sanders, R., Glozier, N., Solomon, M. (2024). Mental illness comorbidity significantly impacts surgical outcomes for emergency surgical patients. ANZ Journal of Surgery. [More Information]
Waller, J., Van Kessel, C., Solomon, M., Lee, P., Austin, K., Steffens, D. (2024). Outcomes Following Pelvic Exenteration for Locally Recurrent Rectal Cancer with and Without en Bloc Sacrectomy. Diseases of the Colon and Rectum, 67(6), 796-804. [More Information]
Li, A., Stanislaus, C., Steffens, D., McBride, K., Leslie, S., Thanigasalam, R., Cunich, M. (2024). Prospective cohort study investigating quality of life outcomes following multi-speciality robotic-assisted surgery. Journal of Minimal Access Surgery, 20(1), 37-46. [More Information]
Makker, P., Wijeysundera, D., Cuthbertson, B., Steffens, D., Koh, C., Solomon, M., Ansari, N., Pillinger, N., Denehy, L., Riedel, B., et al (2024). Reference value models for predicting preoperative six-minute walk test in patients scheduled for abdominal and pelvic cancer surgery. Anaesthesia and Intensive Care. [More Information]
Garrett, C., Steffens, D., Ackland, S., Solomon, M., Koh, C. (2024). Risk factors, histopathological landscape, biomarkers, treatment patterns and survival of early-onset colorectal cancer: A narrative review. Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology. [More Information]
Lee, P., Hong, A., Kim, T., Ye, L., Wu, Y., Steffens, D., Karunaratne, S., Brown, W., Karim, R., Grimison, P. (2024). SPARC – A multi-disciplinary team program for retroperitoneal sarcoma: the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and Chris O'Brien Lifehouse Collaboration. ANZ Journal of Surgery. [More Information]
Garrett, C., Steffens, D., Solomon, M., Koh, C. (2024). Surgical and survival outcomes of early-onset colorectal cancer patients: a single-centre descriptive Australian study. ANZ Journal of Surgery. [More Information]
Brown, K., Solomon, M., Sutton, P., Shin, J., Steffens, D. (2024). The definition of clear resection margins in locally recurrent rectal cancer-time for consensus. British Journal of Surgery, 111(1), znad450. [More Information]
Garrett, C., Koh, C., Solomon, M., Steffens, D. (2024). The health-related quality of life of early-onset colorectal cancer patients: an Australian cross-sectional study. Colorectal Disease. [More Information]
Brown, K., Coker, D., Solomon, M., Koh, C., Mahon, K., Steffens, D. (2024). The paradox of hope in surgery for advanced gastrointestinal malignancy – how do we define futility? Annals of Surgery, , 06575. [More Information]
Steffens, D., Blake, J., Solomon, M., Lee, P., Austin, K., Byrne, C., Karunaratne, S., Koh, C. (2024). Trajectories of Quality of Life After Pelvic Exenteration: A Latent Class Growth Analysis. Diseases of the Colon and Rectum, 67(4), 531-540. [More Information]
Giddings, H., Ng, K., Solomon, M., Steffens, D., Van Buskirk, J., Young, J. (2024). Unexpected variation in outcomes following total (procto)colectomies for ulcerative colitis in New South Wales, Australia: a population-based 19-year linked-data study. Colorectal Disease. [More Information]

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2023

Makker, P., Koh, C., Ansari, N., Gonzaga, N., Bartyn, J., Solomon, M., Steffens, D. (2023). ASO Visual Abstract: Functional Outcomes of Cytoreductive Surgery and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy-A Prospective Cohort Study. Annals of Surgical Oncology, 30(1), 461. [More Information]
Steffens, D., Denehy, L., Solomon, M., Koh, C., Ansari, N., Mcbride, K., Carey, S., Bartyn, J., Lawrence, A., Sheehan, K., et al (2023). Consumer Perspectives on the Adoption of a Prehabilitation Multimodal Online Program for Patients Undergoing Cancer Surgery. Cancers, 15(20). [More Information]
Brown, K., Solomon, M., Ng, K., Sutton, P., Koh, C., White, K., Steffens, D. (2023). Development of a risk prediction tool for patients with locally advanced and recurrent rectal cancer undergoing pelvic exenteration: protocol for a mixed-methods study. BMJ Open, 13(8), e075304. [More Information]
Makker, P., Koh, C., Ansari, N., Gonzaga, N., Bartyn, J., Solomon, M., Steffens, D. (2023). Functional Outcomes Following Cytoreductive Surgery and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy: A Prospective Cohort Study. Annals of Surgical Oncology, 30(1), 447-458. [More Information]
Huang, Y., Wang, X., Steffens, D., Young, J., Solomon, M., Koh, C. (2023). Grading Complications in Pelvic Exenteration: Limitations of Current Classification Systems. Diseases of the Colon and Rectum, 66(10), e1023-e1031. [More Information]
Lim, C., Laidsaar-Powell, R., Young, J., Steffens, D., Ansari, N., Joshy, G., Butow, P. (2023). Healthcare experiences of people with advanced colorectal cancer: A qualitative study. European Journal of Oncology Nursing, 63. [More Information]
Risbey, C., Brown, K., Solomon, M., Koh, C., Karunaratne, S., Steffens, D. (2023). Impact of geographical health disparities on outcomes following pelvic exenteration at a centralised quaternary referral centre. European Journal of Surgical Oncology, 49(11), 107082. [More Information]
Leslie, S., Jackson, S., Broe, M., van Diepen, D., Stanislaus, C., Steffens, D., McClintock, G., Kim, S., Jeffery, N., Fallot, J., Sved, P., Chan, L., Thanigasalam, R., et al (2023). Improved early and late continence following robot-assisted radical prostatectomy with concurrent bladder neck fascial sling (RoboSling). BJUI Compass, 4(5), 597-604. [More Information]
Siu, H., Holyland, M., Carey, S., Steffens, D., Ansari, N., Koh, C. (2023). Is the measurement of sarcopenia associated with oncological disease in patients undergoing cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy? ANZ Journal of Surgery, 93(9), 2186-2191. [More Information]
Toms, C., Sandroussi, C., Yeo, D., Morkaya, J., Pulitano, C., Steffens, D. (2023). Patient-Reported Outcomes and Survival Following Pancreatic Cancer Resection—Results from a Cross-Section Study. Gastrointestinal Disorders, 5(4), 508-516. [More Information]
Risbey, C., Fielder, T., Steffens, D., Shin, J., Solomon, M. (2023). Patterns of DNA mismatch repair protein expression for primary and recurrent colorectal cancer at an advanced surgical unit: A retrospective audit. Colorectal Disease, 25(3), 369-374. [More Information]
Brown, K., Solomon, M., Steffens, D., Ng, K., Byrne, C., Austin, K., Lee, P. (2023). Pelvic Exenteration for Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anus: Oncological, Morbidity, and Quality-of-Life Outcomes. Diseases of the Colon and Rectum, 66(11), 1427-1434. [More Information]
Giddings, H., Ng, K., Solomon, M., Steffens, D., Van Buskirk, J., Young, J. (2023). Population outcomes, trends and the future of pouch surgery for ulcerative colitis: a 19-year New South Wales data linkage study. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 93(11), 2686-2696. [More Information]
Giddings, H., Ng, K., Solomon, M., Steffens, D., Van Buskirk, J., Young, J. (2023). Reducing rate of total colectomies for ulcerative colitis but higher morbidity in the biologic era: an 18-year linked data study from New South Wales Australia. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 93(12), 2928-2938. [More Information]
Raichurkar, P., Hirst, N., Steffens, D., Denehy, L., Solomon, M., Koh, C., Pillinger, N., Hogan, S., Mcbride, K., Carey, S., et al (2023). Research Priorities in Prehabilitation for Patients Undergoing Cancer Surgery: An International Delphi Study. Annals of Surgical Oncology, 30(12), 7226-7235. [More Information]
Han, C., Maher, C., Steffens, D., Diwan, A., Magnussen, J., Hancock, E., Hancock, M. (2023). Some magnetic resonance imaging findings may predict future low back pain and disability: a systematic review. Journal of Physiotherapy, 69(2), 79-92. [More Information]
Steffens, D., Solomon, M., Lee, P., Austin, K., Koh, C., Byrne, C., Karunaratne, S., Hatcher, S., Taylor, K., Mcbride, K. (2023). Surgical, survival and quality of life outcomes in over 1000 pelvic exenterations: lessons learned from a large Australian case series. ANZ Journal of Surgery. [More Information]
Amaratunga, H., Bostock, K., Cunich, M., Steffens, D., Carey, S. (2023). Systematic review of service improvements for home enteral tube feeding in adults. Nutrition in Clinical Practice, 38(2), 329-339. [More Information]
Jiang, W., Koh, C., Solomon, M., Karunaratne, S., Beckenkamp, P., Clifford, K., Woodfield, J., Steffens, D. (2023). Time to Prioritise Quality Over Quantity in Prehabilitation Trials: A Literature Review. Eurasian Journal of Medicine and Oncology, 7(3), 287-303. [More Information]
Brown, K., Pisaniello, J., Ng, K., Solomon, M., Sutton, P., Hatcher, S., Steffens, D. (2023). Variation in outcome measurement and reporting in studies of pelvic exenteration for locally advanced and recurrent rectal cancer: a systematic review. Colorectal Disease. [More Information]

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2022

Clark, D., Yeoh, E., Edmundson, A., Harris, C., Stevenson, A., Steffens, D., Solomon, M. (2022). A development study of drain fluid gastrografin as a biomarker of anastomotic leak. Annals of Coloproctology, 38(2), 124-132. [More Information]
Oswald, A., McBride, K., Seif, S., Koh, C., Ansari, N., Steffens, D. (2022). Depression, Anxiety, Stress and Distress Following Cytoreductive Surgery and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy: Results of a Prospective Cohort Study. Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings. [More Information]
Huang, Y., Steffens, D., Koh, C., Young, J., Solomon, M. (2022). Differences in Surgical Outcomes and Quality-of-Life Outcomes in Pelvic Exenteration between Locally Advanced Versus Locally Recurrent Rectal Cancers. Diseases of the Colon and Rectum, 65(12), 1475-1482. [More Information]
Clark, D., Stevenson, A., Lumley, J., Petersen, D., Harris, C., Steffens, D., Solomon, M. (2022). Does an ileostomy cover the surgeon or the anastomosis? ANZ Journal of Surgery, 92, 19-20. [More Information]
Clark, D., Edmundson, A., Steffens, D., Harris, C., Stevenson, A., Solomon, M. (2022). Drain fluid amylase as a biomarker for the detection of anastomotic leakage after rectal resection without a diverting ileostomy. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 92(4), 813-818. [More Information]
Garrett, C., Steffens, D., Solomon, M., Koh, C. (2022). Early-onset colorectal cancer: why it should be high on our list of differentials. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 92(2023-08-07 00:00:00), 1638-1643. [More Information]
Lim, C., Laidsaar-Powell, R., Young, J., Solomon, M., Steffens, D., Blinman, P., O’Loughlin, S., Zhang, Y., Butow, P. (2022). Fear of Cancer Progression and Death Anxiety in Survivors of Advanced Colorectal Cancer: A Qualitative Study Exploring Coping Strategies and Quality of Life. Omega: Journal of Death and Dying. [More Information]
Steffens, D., Solomon, M., Beckenkamp, P., Koh, C., Yeo, D., Sandroussi, C., Hancock, M. (2022). Individualised, targeted step count intervention following gastrointestinal cancer surgery: The Fit-4-Home randomised clinical trial. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 92(4), 703-711. [More Information]
Steinberg, J., Chan, P., Hogden, E., Tiernan, G., Morrow, A., Kang, Y., He, E., Venchiarutti, R., Titterton, L., Sankey, L., Mckay, S., Engel, A., Kench, J., Solomon, M., Toh, J., Canfell, K., et al (2022). Lynch syndrome testing of colorectal cancer patients in a high-income country with universal healthcare: a retrospective study of current practice and gaps in seven australian hospitals. Hereditary Cancer in Clinical Practice, 20(1), 18. [More Information]
Clark, D., Edmundson, A., Steffens, D., Radford-Smith, G., Solomon, M. (2022). Multicenter Study of Drain Fluid Amylase as a Biomarker for the Detection of Anastomotic Leakage after Ileal Pouch Surgery Without a Diverting Ileostomy. Diseases of the Colon and Rectum, 65(11), 1335-1341. [More Information]
Johnstone, C., Roberts, D., Mathieson, S., Steffens, D., Koh, C., Solomon, M., McLachlan, A. (2022). Pain, pain management and related outcomes following pelvic exenteration surgery: a systematic review. Colorectal Disease. [More Information]
Steffens, D., Young, J., Riedel, B., Morton, R., Denehy, L., Heriot, A., Koh, C., Li, Q., Bauman, A., Sandroussi, C., Dieng, M., Pillinger, N., Solomon, M., et al (2022). PRehabIlitatiOn with pReoperatIve exercise and educaTion for patients undergoing major abdominal cancer surgerY: protocol for a multicentre randomised controlled TRIAL (PRIORITY TRIAL). BMC Cancer, 22(1), 443. [More Information]
Pillinger, N., Koh, C., Ansari, N., Munoz, P., McNamara, S., Steffens, D. (2022). Preoperative cardiopulmonary exercise testing improves risk assessment of morbidity and length of stay following cytoreductive surgery with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy. Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, 50(6), 447-456. [More Information]
Makker, P., Koh, C., Solomon, M., Steffens, D. (2022). Preoperative functional capacity and postoperative outcomes following abdominal and pelvic cancer surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 92(2023-08-07 00:00:00), 1658-1667. [More Information]
Hogan, S., Steffens, D., Vuong, K., Rangan, A., Solomon, M., Carey, S. (2022). Preoperative nutritional status impacts clinical outcome and hospital length of stay in pelvic exenteration patients – a retrospective study. Nutrition and Health, 28(2), 41-48. [More Information]
Mackay, I., Clark, D., Nicholson, J., Edmundson, A., Steffens, D., Solomon, M. (2022). Risk taking propensity: Nurse, surgeon and patient preferences for diverting ileostomy. Colorectal Disease, 24(9), 1073-1079. [More Information]
McGiffin, T., Clark, D., Edmundson, A., Steffens, D., Stevenson, A., Solomon, M. (2022). Surgical management and long-term functional outcomes after anastomotic leak in patients undergoing minimally invasive restorative rectal resection and without a diverting ileostomy. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 92(4), 806-812. [More Information]
Lim, C., Laidsaar-Powell, R., Young, J., Solomon, M., Steffens, D., Yeo, D., Blinman, P., Koczwara, B., Joshy, G., Koh, C., Ansari, N., Beale, P., Butow, P. (2022). The long haul: Lived experiences of survivors following different treatments for advanced colorectal cancer: A qualitative study. European Journal of Oncology Nursing, 58. [More Information]
Aitchison, L., Chen, A., Toms, C., Sandroussi, C., Yeo, D., Steffens, D. (2022). To stitch or not to stitch: the skin closure of laparoscopic port sites, a meta-analysis. Surgical Endoscopy, 36(10), 7140-7159. [More Information]
Lim, C., Laidsaar-Powell, R., Young, J., Steffens, D., Koczwara, B., Zhang, Y., Butow, P. (2022). Work: saviour or struggle? A qualitative study examining employment and finances in colorectal cancer survivors living with advanced cancer. Supportive Care in Cancer, 30(11), 9057-9069. [More Information]

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2021

Garrett, C., Steffens, D., Ansari, N., Koh, C. (2021). A phase I, nonrandomized controlled trial demonstrating the novel technique of cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy utilizing warm humidified carbon dioxide insufflation. Colorectal Disease, 23(6), 1573-1578. [More Information]
Vuong, K., Alchin, L., Solomon, M., Koh, C., Steffens, D. (2021). A prospective investigation of pain and fatigue following pelvic exenteration. European Journal of Surgical Oncology, 47(12), 3137-3143. [More Information]
McBride, K., Steffens, D., Lambert, T., Glozier, N., Roberts, R., Solomon, M. (2021). Acceptability and face validity of two mental health screening tools for use in the routine surgical setting. BMC Psychology, 9(1), 171. [More Information]
Clark, D., Steffens, D., Solomon, M. (2021). An umbrella systematic review of drain fluid analysis in colorectal surgery for the detection of anastomotic leak: Not yet ready to translate research studies into clinical practice. Colorectal Disease, 23(11), 2795-2805. [More Information]
Park, L., Pan, F., Steffens, D., Young, J., Hong, J. (2021). Are Surgeons Working Smarter or Harder? A Systematic Review Comparing the Physical and Mental Demands of Robotic and Laparoscopic or Open Surgery. World Journal of Surgery, 45(7), 2066-2080. [More Information]
Alahmadi, R., Solomon, M., Steffens, D. (2021). ASO Author Reflections: Quality of Life and Survival Outcomes in Elderly Patients Undergoing Pelvic Exenteration. Annals of Surgical Oncology, 28, 5236-5237. [More Information]
Steffens, D., Pillinger, N., Solomon, M. (2021). ASO Author Reflections: The Importance of the Preoperative Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test in Patients Undergoing Cancer Surgery. Annals of Surgical Oncology, 28(12), 7147-7148. [More Information]
Sayah, S., Karunaratne, S., Beckenkamp, P., Horsley, M., Hancock, M., Hunter, D., Herbert, R., de Campos, T., Steffens, D. (2021). Clinical Course of Pain and Function Following Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Regression. Journal of Arthroplasty, 36(12), 3993-4002.e37. [More Information]
Rajendran, S., Brown, K., Solomon, M., Austin, K., Lee, P., Robinson, D., Steffens, D. (2021). Complete resection of the iliac vascular system during pelvic exenteration: an evolving surgical approach to lateral compartment excision. British Journal of Surgery, 108(8), 885-887. [More Information]
de Campos, T., Maher, C., Steffens, D., Fuller, J., Hancock, M. (2021). Correspondence: Author response to Cao. Journal of Physiotherapy, 67(3), 229. [More Information]
McBride, K., Steffens, D., Solomon, M., Koh, C., Ansari, N., Young, C., Moran, B. (2021). Cost-analysis of cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy in patients with peritoneal malignancy: An Australian perspective with global application. European Journal of Surgical Oncology, 47(4), 828-833. [More Information]
McBride, K., Steffens, D., Stanislaus, C., Solomon, M., Anderson, T., Thanigasalam, R., Leslie, S., Bannon, P. (2021). Detailed cost of robotic-assisted surgery in the Australian public health sector: from implementation to a multi-specialty caseload. BMC Health Services Research, 21(1), 108. [More Information]
Alahmadi, R., Steffens, D., Solomon, M., Lee, P., Austin, K., Koh, C. (2021). Elderly Patients Have Better Quality of Life but Worse Survival Following Pelvic Exenteration: A 25-Year Single-Center Experience. Annals of Surgical Oncology, 28(9), 5226-5235. [More Information]
Sharp, G., Steffens, D., Koh, C. (2021). Evidence of negative pressure therapy for anastomotic leak: a systematic review. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 91(4), 537-545. [More Information]
Steffens, D., Young, J., Beckenkamp, P., Ratcliffe, J., Rubie, F., Ansari, N., Pillinger, N., Koh, C., Munoz, P., Solomon, M. (2021). Feasibility and acceptability of a preoperative exercise program for patients undergoing major cancer surgery: results from a pilot randomized controlled trial. Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 7(1), 27. [More Information]
McBride, K., Steffens, D., Solomon, M. (2021). From the sidelines: The indirect repercussions of COVID-19 on the delivery of hospital surgical services. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 91(7-8), 1345-1351. [More Information]
Makker, P., Koh, C., Solomon, M., Ratcliffe, J., Steffens, D. (2021). Functional outcomes following pelvic exenteration: results from a prospective cohort study. Colorectal Disease, 23(10), 2647-2658. [More Information]
Clark, D., Stephensen, B., Edmundson, A., Steffens, D., Solomon, M. (2021). Geographical variation in the use of diverting loop ileostomy in Australia and New Zealand colorectal surgeons. Annals of Coloproctology, 37(5), 337-345. [More Information]
Steffens, D., Solomon, M., Denehy, L. (2021). Is Preoperative Exercise Training the New Holy Grail for Patients Undergoing Major Surgery? Annals of the American Thoracic Society, 18(4), 587-589. [More Information]
Blake, J., Koh, C., Steffens, D., De Robles, M., Brown, K., Lee, P., Austin, K., Solomon, M. (2021). Outcomes following repeat exenteration for locally advanced pelvic malignancy. Colorectal Disease, 23(3), 646-652. [More Information]
Chen, M., Austin, K., Solomon, M., Brown, K., Steffens, D. (2021). Outcomes of metastasectomy and pelvic exenteration for patients with metastatic advanced primary or recurrent rectal cancer. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 91(3), 231-232. [More Information]
Daster, S., Shin, J., Loizides, S., Steffens, D., Koh, C., Solomon, M. (2021). Pathology reporting of pelvic exenteration specimens for locally recurrent rectal cancer. European Journal of Surgical Oncology, 47(8), 2100-2107. [More Information]
Steffens, D., Ismail, H., Denehy, L., Beckenkamp, P., Solomon, M., Koh, C., Bartyn, J., Pillinger, N. (2021). Preoperative Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test Associated with Postoperative Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Cancer Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses. Annals of Surgical Oncology, 28(12), 7120-7146. [More Information]
de Campos, T., Maher, C., Fuller, J., Steffens, D., Attwell, S., Hancock, M. (2021). Prevention strategies to reduce future impact of low back pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 55(9), 468-476. [More Information]
Toms, C., Steffens, D. (2021). Quality of Life Instruments and Trajectories After Pancreatic Cancer Resection: A Systematic Review. Pancreas, 50(8), 1137-1153. [More Information]
Brown, K., Solomon, M., Lau, Y., Steffens, D., Austin, K., Lee, P. (2021). Sciatic and Femoral Nerve Resection During Extended Radical Surgery for Advanced Pelvic Tumours: Long-term Survival, Functional, and Quality-of-life Outcomes. Annals of Surgery, 273(5), 982-988. [More Information]
McBride, K., Solomon, M., Bannon, P., Glozier, N., Steffens, D. (2021). Surgical outcomes for people with serious mental illness are poorer than for other patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Medical Journal of Australia, 214(8), 379-385. [More Information]

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2020

Steffens, D., Moran, B. (2020). ASO Author Reflections: Quality-of-Life Trajectories After Cytoreductive Surgery and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy. Annals of Surgical Oncology, 27(10), 3995-3996. [More Information]
Fisher, O., Brown, K., Coker, D., McBride, K., Steffens, D., Koh, C., Sandroussi, C. (2020). Distributive justice during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic in Australia. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 90(6), 961-962. [More Information]
Steffens, D., Delbaere, K., Young, J., Solomon, M., Denehy, L. (2020). Evidence on technology-driven preoperative exercise interventions: are we there yet? British Journal of Anaesthesia, 125(5), 646-649. [More Information]
Steffens, D., McBride, K., Roberts, R., Bannon, P., Solomon, M. (2020). Evolving experience of operating theatre staff with the implementation of robotic-assisted surgery in the public sector. Australian Health Review, 44(4), 624-629. [More Information]
Mcbride, K., Brown, K., Fisher, O., Steffens, D., Yeo, D., Koh, C. (2020). Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on surgical services: early experiences at a nominated COVID-19 centre. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 90(5), 663-665. [More Information]
Steffens, D., Koh, C., Ansari, N., Solomon, M., Brown, K., McBride, K., Young, J., Young, C., Moran, B. (2020). Quality of Life After Cytoreductive Surgery and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy: Early Results from a Prospective Cohort Study of 115 Patients. Annals of Surgical Oncology, 27(10), 3986-3994. [More Information]
McCarthy, A., Solomon, M., Koh, C., Firouzbakht, A., Jackson, S., Steffens, D. (2020). Quality of life and functional outcomes following pelvic exenteration and sacrectomy. Colorectal Disease, 22(5), 521-528. [More Information]
O'Shannassy, S., Brown, K., Steffens, D., Solomon, M. (2020). Referral patterns and outcomes of a highly specialised pelvic exenteration multidisciplinary team meeting: A retrospective cohort study. European Journal of Surgical Oncology, 46(6), 1138-1143. [More Information]
Koh, C., Brown, K., Fisher, O., Steffens, D., Yeo, D., McBride, K. (2020). Sense and sensibility through confusing surgical practices during COVID-19 pandemic. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 90(7-8), 1236-1237. [More Information]
Coker, D., Koh, C., Steffens, D., Young, J., Vuong, K., Alchin, L., Solomon, M. (2020). The affect of personality traits and decision-making style on postoperative quality of life and distress in patients undergoing pelvic exenteration. Colorectal Disease, 22(9), 1139-1146. [More Information]
Steffens, D., Wales, K., Toms, C., Yeo, D., Sandroussi, C., Jiwane, A. (2020). What surgical approach would provide better outcomes in children and adolescents undergoing cholecystectomy? Results of a systematic review and meta-analysis. Annals of Pediatric Surgery, 16(1), 24. [More Information]

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2019

Young, J., Venchiarutti, R., Durcinoska, I., Steffens, D. (2019). Cross-Cultural Adaptation And Pilot Testing Of The Cancer Care Coordination Questionnaire For Patients (CCCQ-P) in Chinese and Arabic languages. Patient Preference and Adherence, 13, 1791-1797. [More Information]
Steffens, D., Beckenkamp, P., Young, J., Solomon, M., da Silva, T., Hancock, M. (2019). Is preoperative physical activity level of patients undergoing cancer surgery associated with postoperative outcomes? A systematic review and meta-analysis. European Journal of Surgical Oncology, 45(4), 510-518. [More Information]
McBride, K., Steffens, D., Duncan, K., Bannon, P., Solomon, M. (2019). Knowledge and attitudes of theatre staff prior to the implementation of robotic-assisted surgery in the public sector. PloS One, 14(3), 1-8. [More Information]
McBride, K., Solomon, M., Steffens, D., Bannon, P., Glozier, N. (2019). Mental illness and surgery: do we care? ANZ Journal of Surgery, 89(6), 630-631. [More Information]
Steffens, D., Young, J., Solomon, M., Beckenkamp, P., Koh, C., Vuong, K., Brodie, M., Delbaere, K. (2019). Preliminary evidence for physical activity following pelvic exenteration: A pilot longitudinal cohort study. BMC Cancer, 19(1), 1-10. [More Information]
Venchiarutti, R., Solomon, M., Koh, C., Young, J., Steffens, D. (2019). Pushing the boundaries of pelvic exenteration by maintaining survival at the cost of morbidity. British Journal of Surgery, 106(10), 1393-1403. [More Information]
McBride, K., Steffens, D., Solomon, M., Anderson, T., Young, J., Leslie, S., Thanigasalam, R., Bannon, P. (2019). Research as the gatekeeper: introduction of robotic-assisted surgery into the public sector. Australian Health Review, 43(6), 676-681. [More Information]
Maher, C., Steffens, D., Silva Parreira, P., Hancock, M., Ferreira, M. (2019). Risk factors for low back pain with special reference to current smoking. Spine Journal, 19(2), 373. [More Information]
Hogan, S., Steffens, D., Rangan, A., Solomon, M., Carey, S. (2019). The effect of diets delivered into the gastrointestinal tract on gut motility after colorectal surgery-a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 73(10), 1331-1342. [More Information]
Karunaratne, S., Duan, M., Pappas, E., Fritsch, B., Boyle, R., Gupta, S., Stalley, P., Horsley, M., Steffens, D. (2019). The effectiveness of robotic hip and knee arthroplasty on patient-reported outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis. International Orthopaedics, 43(6), 1283-1295. [More Information]
Wright, M., Steffens, D., Huilgol, R. (2019). Vascular surgery trends in Australia: 2001-2015: less open surgery, less limb loss and more endovascular intervention. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 89(4), 309-313. [More Information]

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2018

Franco, M., Pinto, R., Delbaere, K., Eto, B., Faria, M., Aoyagi, G., Steffens, D., Pastre, C. (2018). Cross-cultural adaptation and measurement properties testing of the Iconographical Falls Efficacy Scale (Icon-FES). Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy, 22(4), 291-303. [More Information]
Hill, L., Aboud, D., Elliott, J., Magnussen, J., Sterling, M., Steffens, D., Hancock, M. (2018). Do findings identified on magnetic resonance imaging predict future neck pain? A systematic review. Spine Journal, 18(5), 880-891. [More Information]
Steffens, D., Solomon, M., Vuong, K., Alchin, L., Roberts, R., Koh, C., Young, J. (2018). Effect of timing on baseline quality of life scores among surgical cancer patients. BMC Research Notes, 11(1), 210. [More Information]
de Campos, T., Maher, C., Steffens, D., Fuller, J., Hancock, M. (2018). Exercise programs may be effective in preventing a new episode of neck pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Physiotherapy, 64(3), 159-165. [More Information]
Steffens, D., Young, J., Beckenkamp, P., Ratcliffe, J., Rubie, F., Ansari, N., Pillinger, N., Solomon, M. (2018). Feasibility and acceptability of PrE-operative Physical Activity to improve patient outcomes After major cancer surgery: Study protocol for a pilot randomised controlled trial (PEPA Trial). Trials, 19(1), 112. [More Information]
McBride, K., Solomon, M., Young, J., Steffens, D., Lambert, T., Glozier, N., Bannon, P. (2018). Impact of serious mental illness on surgical patient outcomes. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 88(7-8), 673-677. [More Information]
Steffens, D., Beckenkamp, P., Hancock, M., Solomon, M., Young, J. (2018). Preoperative exercise halves the postoperative complication rate in patients with lung cancer: a systematic review of the effect of exercise on complications, length of stay and quality of life in patients with cancer. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 52(5), 1-9. [More Information]
Silva Parreira, P., Maher, C., Steffens, D., Hancock, M., Ferreira, M. (2018). Risk factors for low back pain and sciatica: an umbrella review. Spine Journal, 18(9), 1715-1721. [More Information]

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2017

Beilken, K., Hancock, M., Maher, C., Li, Q., Steffens, D. (2017). Acute low back pain? Do not blame the weather- a case-crossover study. Pain Medicine, 18(6), 1139-1144. [More Information]
Maher, C., Hancock, M., Steffens, D. (2017). Author response: Unfounded criticisms. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 51(6), 552. [More Information]
Steffens, D., Thanigasalam, R., Leslie, S., Maneck, B., Young, J., Solomon, M. (2017). Robotic Surgery in Uro-oncology: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Urology, 106, 9-17. [More Information]

2016

Steffens, D., Hancock, M., Pereira, L., Kent, P., Latimer, J., Maher, C. (2016). Do MRI findings identify patients with low back pain or sciatica who respond better to particular interventions? A systematic review. European Spine Journal, 25(4), 1170-1187. [More Information]
Duong, V., Maher, C., Steffens, D., Li, Q., Hancock, M. (2016). Does weather affect daily pain intensity levels in patients with acute low back pain? A prospective cohort study. Rheumatology International, 36(5), 679-684. [More Information]
Stevens, M., Steffens, D., Ferreira, M., Latimer, J., Li, Q., Blyth, F., Maher, C. (2016). Patients' and physiotherapists' views on Triggers for Low Back Pain. Spine, 41(4), e218-e224. [More Information]
Steffens, D., Maher, C., Pereira, L., Stevens, M., Oliveira, V., Chapple, M., Teixeira-Salmela, L., Hancock, M. (2016). Prevention of lowback pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis. JAMA Internal Medicine, 176(2), 199-208. [More Information]
De Carvalho Machado, G., Ferreira, P., Maher, C., Latimer, J., Steffens, D., Koes, B., Li, Q., Ferreira, M. (2016). Transient physical and psychosocial activities increase the risk of nonpersistent and persistent low back pain: a case-crossover study with 12 months follow-up. Spine Journal, 16(12), 1445-1452. [More Information]

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2015

Silva Parreira, P., Maher, C., Latimer, J., Steffens, D., Blyth, F., Li, Q., Ferreira, M. (2015). Can patients identify what triggers their back pain? Secondary analysis of a case-crossover study. Pain, 156(10), 1913-1919. [More Information]
Delbaere, K., Valenzuela, T., Woodbury, A., Davies, T., Yeong, J., Steffens, D., Miles, L., Pickett, L., Zijlstra, G., Clemson, L., Howard, K., et al (2015). Evaluating the effectiveness of a home-based exercise programme delivered through a tablet computer for preventing falls in older community-dwelling people over 2 years: Study protocol for the Standing Tall randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open, 5(10), 1-9. [More Information]
Steffens, D., Maher, C., Ferreira, M., Hancock, M., Pereira, L., Williams, C., Latimer, J. (2015). Influence of Clinician Characteristics and Operational Factors on Recruitment of Participants With Low Back Pain: An Observational Study. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 38(2), 151-158. [More Information]
Hancock, M., Maher, C., Petocz, P., Lin, C., Steffens, D., Luque-Suarez, A., Magnussen, J. (2015). Risk factors for a recurrence of low back pain. Spine Journal, 15(11), 2360-2368. [More Information]
Steffens, D., Ferreira, M., Latimer, J., Ferreira, P., Koes, B., Blyth, F., Li, Q., Maher, C. (2015). What triggers an episode of acute low back pain? A case-crossover study. Arthritis Care and Research, 67(3), 403-410. [More Information]

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2014

Steffens, D., Maher, C., Ferreira, M., Hancock, M., Glass, T., Latimer, J. (2014). Clinicians' views on factors that trigger a sudden onset of low back pain. European Spine Journal, 23(3), 512-519. [More Information]
Steffens, D., Hancock, M., Maher, C., Williams, C., Jensen, T., Latimer, J. (2014). Does magnetic resonance imaging predict future low back pain? A systematic review. European Journal of Pain, 18(6), 755-765. [More Information]
Steffens, D., Maher, C., Li, Q., Ferreira, M., Pereira, L., Koes, B., Latimer, J. (2014). Effect of weather on back pain: results from a case-crossover study. Arthritis Care and Research, 66(12), 1867-1872. [More Information]
Steffens, D., Hancock, M., Maher, C., Latimer, J., Satchell, R., Ferreira, M., Ferreira, P., Partington, M., Bouvier, A. (2014). Prognosis of chronic low back pain in patients presenting to a private community-based group exercise program. European Spine Journal, 23(1), 113-119. [More Information]
Steffens, D., Maher, C. (2014). RE: Effectiveness of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in Chronic Plantar Fasciitis. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 93(5), 458-459. [More Information]

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2013

Steffens, D., Beckenkamp, P., Hancock, M., Paiva, D., Alison, J., Menna-Barreto, S. (2013). Activity level predicts 6-minute walk distance in healthy older females: an observational study. Physiotherapy, 99(1), 21-26. [More Information]

2012

Steffens, D., Ferreira, M., Maher, C., Latimer, J., Koes, B., Blyth, F., Ferreira, P. (2012). Triggers for an episode of sudden onset low back pain: study protocol. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 13, 1-5. [More Information]

2011

Steffens, D., Maher, C. (2011). Conflicting findings on effectiveness of low level laser therapy for tendinopathy. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 45(5), 459-459. [More Information]
Steffens, D., Hancock, M., Satchell, R., Ferreira, M., Ferreira, P., Maher, C., Partington, M., Bouvier, A. (2011). Prognosis of patients with chronic low back pain presenting to a private functional group exercise program. APA Physiotherapy Conference 2011, NA.
Steffens, D., Beckenkamp, P., Hancock, M., Paiva, D., Menna-Barreto, S., Alison, J. (2011). Six minute walk distance in healthy elderly active and sedentary female. APA Physiotherapy Conference 2011, NA.

Selected Grants

2022

FMH Clinical Title Holder Research Travel Funding Allowance 2023, Steffens D, Faculty of Medicine and Health/FMH Clinical Title Holder Research Travel Funding Allowance 2023

2019

PRIORITY TRIAL - Preoperative exercise for patients undergoing major abdominal cancer surgery: A Multicentre Randomised controlled Trial, Steffens D, Young J, Solomon M, Riedel B, Morton R, Denehy L, Heriot A, Koh C, Li Q, Bauman A, National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)/Clinical Trials and Cohort Studies

Recent Grants

NHMRC Clinical Trials and Cohort Studies Grant APP1184471 (2019), PRIORITY TRIAL - Preoperative exercise for patients undergoing major abdominal cancer surgery: A Multicentre Randomised controlled Trial (AUD$ 1,119,877.00)

Innovations in Cancer Control Grants – Cancer Institute NSW (2019), Investigating and addressing clinical variation in rectal cancer care (AUD$100,000.00).

SYDNEY CATALYST PILOT AND SEED FUNDING (2018), Relook Laparoscopy for Peritoneal Surface Disease (ReLaPSeD) Trial (AUD$ 50,000.00).

SYDNEY CATALYST PILOT AND SEED FUNDING (2017), Feasibility and acceptability of pre-operative exercise to improve patient outcomes after major cancer surgery: A pilot randomised controlled trial (AUD$ 50,000.00).

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Associate Professor Daniel Steffens

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