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Associate Professor Kerry Hitos
Adjunct Associate Professor
Surgery, Westmead Clinical School
Surgery, Westmead Clinical School
Obesity, Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease, Cancer, Healthy Ageing
Selected publications
Publications
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Books
- Alzahrani, H., Hitos, K., Fletcher, J. (2011). The diabetic foot. Australia: Health Education and Managament Innovations (HEMI).
Journals
- Shanmugalingam, A., Samarasinghe, P., Hitos, K., Hsu, J. (2024). A clinical observation algorithm for anterior abdominal stab wound is safe in an Australian setting. ANZ Journal of Surgery. [More Information]
- Pham, H., Hitos, K., Pawaskar, R., Sinclair, J., Mathuthu, H., Nahm, C., Pang, T., Lam, V., Richardson, A. (2024). Multidisciplinary protocol to reduce surgical readmissions in Australia: American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program. ANZ Journal of Surgery. [More Information]
- Toh, J., Shah, D., Wang, H., Kwik, C., Choi, J., Beinke, C., Morris, P., Baird-Gunning, E., Collins, G., Gavegan, F., El-Khoury, T., Pathma-Nathan, N., Hitos, K., et al (2024). Results of selective decontamination with oral neomycin and metronidazole for major colorectal surgery in Australia: A cohort study. Laparoscopic, Endoscopic and Robotic Surgery, 7(2), 72-78. [More Information]
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Conferences
- Haji Zaine, N., Hitos, K., Fletcher, J., Vicaretti, M., Burns, J. (2013). Prevalence and characteristics of diabetic foot ulcerations in Western Sydney. Australasian Podiatry Council Conference 2013, UK: BioMed Central Ltd.
- Hitos, K., Rogers, J., Ng, I., Lim, J., Cree, A., Kam, A., Owler, B., Dandie, G., Hsu, B., Dexter, M., New, C., Fletcher, J., et al (2012). Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in spinal surgery. 25th World Congress of the International Union of Angiology (IUA), Turin, Italy: Edizioni Minerva Medica.
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2024
- Shanmugalingam, A., Samarasinghe, P., Hitos, K., Hsu, J. (2024). A clinical observation algorithm for anterior abdominal stab wound is safe in an Australian setting. ANZ Journal of Surgery. [More Information]
- Pham, H., Hitos, K., Pawaskar, R., Sinclair, J., Mathuthu, H., Nahm, C., Pang, T., Lam, V., Richardson, A. (2024). Multidisciplinary protocol to reduce surgical readmissions in Australia: American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program. ANZ Journal of Surgery. [More Information]
- Toh, J., Shah, D., Wang, H., Kwik, C., Choi, J., Beinke, C., Morris, P., Baird-Gunning, E., Collins, G., Gavegan, F., El-Khoury, T., Pathma-Nathan, N., Hitos, K., et al (2024). Results of selective decontamination with oral neomycin and metronidazole for major colorectal surgery in Australia: A cohort study. Laparoscopic, Endoscopic and Robotic Surgery, 7(2), 72-78. [More Information]
2023
- Shah, S., Ahmadzada, S., Hitos, K., da Cruz, M. (2023). Audit of middle-ear surgery outcomes in a tertiary referral Australian teaching hospital. Journal of Laryngology and Otology, 137(9), 1010-1016. [More Information]
- Shanmugalingam, A., Hitos, K., Pathmanathan, N., Edirimmane, S., Hughes, T., Ngui, N. (2023). Comparison of breast cancer HER-2 receptor testing with immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization. Breast Cancer Research and Treatment, 198(1), 143-148. [More Information]
- Li, C., Nguyen, P., Garg, P., Pham, H., Hitos, K., Pang, T. (2023). Improving Quality Metrics with a Day-only Skin Abscess Protocol: Experience from Australia. World Journal of Surgery. [More Information]
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2022
- Shah, S., Ahmadzada, S., Hitos, K., da Cruz, M. (2022). Cochlear implantation surgery with conscious sedation in the very elderly: a feasibility study comparing cochlear implant outcomes in general anaesthesia (GA) and local anaesthesia (LA) cohorts. Australian Journal of Otolaryngology, 5. [More Information]
- Shanmugalingam, A., Hitos, K., Hegde, S., Al-Mashat, A., Pathmanathan, N., Edirimmane, S., Hughes, T., Ngui, N. (2022). Concordance between core needle biopsy and surgical excision for breast cancer tumor grade and biomarkers. Breast Cancer Research and Treatment, 193(1), 151-159. [More Information]
- Cristaudo, A., Hitos, K., Gunnarsson, R., DeCosta, A. (2022). Development and validation of a multivariable prediction model in open abdomen patients for entero-atmospheric fistula. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 92(5), 1079-1084. [More Information]
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2021
- Shahrestani, S., Hitos, K., Hort, A., Spike, E., Gibbons, T., Lendzion, R., Yuen, L., Pleass, H., Hawthorne, W. (2021). Successful Expectant Management of Nonocclusive Thrombosis in Simultaneous Pancreas-Kidney Transplantation. Transplantation Proceedings, 53(1), 371-378. [More Information]
2020
- Richardson, A., Pang, T., Hitos, K., Toh, J., Johnston, E., Morgan, G., Zeng, M., Mazevska, D., McElduff, P. (2020). Comparison of administrative data and the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program data in a New South Wales Hospital. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 90(5), 734-739. [More Information]
- Shahrestani, S., Chen, S., Hitos, K., Hameed, A., Davies, S., Goire, N., Pleass, H., Hawthorne, W. (2020). Culture of Transplant Perfusate Using BACTEC Technology and Antibiotic Prophylaxis Influences Wound Complications Within a Kidney Transplant and SPK Transplant Cohort. Transplantation Proceedings, 52(10), 2909-2915. [More Information]
- Pal, S., Nicholson, F., Boet, R., Laing, A., Collecutt, W., Lim, A., Hitos, K. (2020). Multimodality treatment of intracranial arteriovenous malformations in South Island, New Zealand. Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, 73, 74-79. [More Information]
2019
- Seagrave, K., Fletcher, J., Hitos, K. (2019). Aspirin for prevention of venous thromboembolism in recipients of major lower-limb orthopedic surgery: A systematic review of level I evidence. International Angiology, 38(6), 429-442. [More Information]
- Ngui, N., Hitos, K., Hughes, T. (2019). Effect of the American College of Surgeons Oncology Group Z0011 trial on axillary management in breast cancer patients in the Australian setting. The Breast Journal, 25(5), 853-858. [More Information]
- Murugesan, J., Murugesan, S., Yip, J., Hitos, K., Fulham, S., Engel, A. (2019). Meta-analysis perineural invasion as prognostic factor in rectal cancer. Journal of Coloproctology, 39(1), 74-80. [More Information]
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2018
- Toh, J., Phan, K., Hitos, K., Pathma-Nathan, N., El-Khoury, T., Richardson, A., Morgan, G., Engel, A., Ctercteko, G. (2018). Association of Mechanical Bowel Preparation and Oral Antibiotics Before Elective Colorectal Surgery With Surgical Site Infection: A Network Meta-analysis. JAMA Network Open, 1(6), 1-20. [More Information]
- Stubbs, J., Assareh, H., Curnow, J., Hitos, K., Achat, H. (2018). Incidence of in-hospital and post-discharge diagnosed hospital-associated venous thromboembolism using linked administrative data. Internal Medicine Journal, 48(2), 157-165. [More Information]
- Shahrestani, S., Hameed, A., Hitos, K., Pleass, H., Hawthorne, W. (2018). Optimal culture methods and microbial contamination during kidney ex vivo normothermic perfusion. Transplantation, 102(9), e398-e399. [More Information]
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2017
- Hess, C., Norgren, L., Ansel, G., Capell, W., Fletcher, J., Fowkes, F., Gottsater, A., Hitos, K., Jaff, M., Nordanstig, J., et al (2017). A Structured Review of Antithrombotic Therapy in Peripheral Artery Disease with a Focus on Revascularization: A TASC (InterSociety Consensus for the Management of Peripheral Artery Disease) Initiative. Circulation, 135(25), 2534-2555. [More Information]
- Williams, H., Cassorla, G., Pertsoulis, N., Patel, V., Vicaretti, M., Marmash, N., Hitos, K., Fletcher, J., Medbury, H. (2017). Human classical monocytes display unbalanced M1/M2 phenotype with increased atherosclerotic risk and presence of disease. International Angiology, 36(2), 145-155. [More Information]
- Cristaudo, A., Jennings, S., Hitos, K., Gunnarsson, R., DeCosta, A. (2017). Treatments and other prognostic factors in the management of the open abdomen: A systematic review. Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, 82(2), 407-418. [More Information]
2016
- Haji Zaine, N., Hitos, K., Vicaretti, M., Fletcher, J., Begg, L., Burns, J. (2016). Characteristics of non-diabetic foot ulcers in Western Sydney Australia. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 9(1), 1-8. [More Information]
2015
- Vassiliadis, J., Tzannes, A., Hitos, K., Brimble, J., Fogg, T. (2015). Comparison of the C-MAC video laryngoscope with direct Macintosh laryngoscopy in the emergency department. EMA - Emergency Medicine Australasia, 27(2), 119-125. [More Information]
- Phan, K., Wang, N., Pison, L., Kumar, N., Hitos, K., Thomas, S. (2015). Meta-analysis of dabigatran vs warfarin in patients undergoing catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation. International Journal of Cardiology, 189, 199-203. [More Information]
- Phan, K., Wang, N., Pison, L., Kumar, N., Hitos, K., Thomas, S. (2015). Rivaroxaban versus warfarin or dabigatran in patients undergoing catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation: A meta-analysis. International Journal of Cardiology, 185, 209-213. [More Information]
2014
- Zaine, N., Burns, J., Vicaretti, M., Fletcher, J., Begg, L., Hitos, K. (2014). Characteristics of diabetic foot ulcers in Western Sydney, Australia. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 7(1), 1-7. [More Information]
- Murugesan, J., Mor, I., Fulham, S., Hitos, K. (2014). Systematic review of efficacy of LIFT procedure in crpytoglandular fistula-in-ano. Journal of Coloproctology, 34(2), 109-119. [More Information]
2013
- Medbury, H., James, V., Ngo, J., Hitos, K., Wang, Y., Harris, D., Fletcher, J. (2013). Differing association of macrophage subsets with atherosclerotic plaque stability. International Angiology, 32(1), 74-84. [More Information]
- Hsu, J., Hitos, K., Fletcher, J. (2013). Identifying the bleeding trauma patient: Predictive factors for massive transfusion in an Australasian trauma population. Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, 75(3), 359-364. [More Information]
- Kim, J., Kemp, S., Kullas, K., Hitos, K., Dexter, M. (2013). Injury patterns in patients who "talk and die". Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, 20(12), 1697-1701. [More Information]
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2012
- McKay, G., Morgan, M., Wong, S., Gatenby, A., Fulham, S., Ahmed, K., Toh, J., Hanna, M., Hitos, K. (2012). Improved Short-term Outcomes of Laparoscopic Versus Open Resection for Colon and Rectal Cancer in an Area Health Service: A Multicenter Study. Diseases of the Colon and Rectum, 55(1), 42-50. [More Information]
- Fogg, T., Annesley, N., Hitos, K., Vassiliadis, J. (2012). Prospective observational study of the practice of endotracheal intubation in the emergency department of a tertiary hospital in Sydney, Australia. EMA - Emergency Medicine Australasia, 24(6), 617-624. [More Information]
- Hitos, K., Wain, G., Fletcher, J. (2012). Venous thromboembolism following gynaecological surgery for suspected or confirmed malignancy. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 52(1), 23-27. [More Information]
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2011
- Ngui, N., Hitos, K., Ctercteko, G. (2011). Preoperative factors prolonging the length of stay in elective colorectal surgery. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 81(9), 624-628. [More Information]
- Alzahrani, H., Hitos, K., Fletcher, J. (2011). The diabetic foot. Australia: Health Education and Managament Innovations (HEMI).
- Sanderson, B., Hitos, K., Fletcher, J. (2011). Venous thromboembolism following colorectal surgery for suspected or confirmed malignancy. Thrombosis, 2011 (Article ID 828030), Article ID 828030-1-Article ID 828030-5. [More Information]
2009
- Hitos, K., Fletcher, J. (2009). Venous thromboembolism following primary total hip arthroplasty. International Angiology, 28(3), 215-221. [More Information]
2008
- Mohan, I., Hitos, K., White, G., Harris, J., Stephen, M., May, J., Swinnen, J., Fletcher, J. (2008). Improved Outcomes with Endovascular Stent Grafts for Thoracic Aorta Transections. European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, 36(2), 152-157. [More Information]
2007
- Lu, Y., Ma, B., Guo, R., Wang, Y., Zhang, J., Wu, Y., pang, G., Xin, J., Ye, W., Zou, Y., Hitos, K., Curtin, P., et al (2007). Deep vein thrombosis in trauma: a prospective study of lower limb orthopedic trauma patients in Tianjin Hospital, China. International Angiology, 26(2), 165-170. [More Information]
- Ma, B., Guo, R., Wang, Y., Zhou, S., Wu, Y., Pang, G., Xin, J., Ye, W., Zwi, K., Hitos, K., Fletcher, J., et al (2007). Deep vein thrombosis risk in orthopaedic traumatic patients. Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics, 1.13125, 693-698.
- Hitos, K., Cannon, M., Cannon, S., Garth, S., Fletcher, J. (2007). Effect of leg exercises on popliteal venous blood flow during prolonged immobility of seated subjects: implications for prevention of travel-related deep vein thrombosis. Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis, 5(9), 1890-1895. [More Information]
2006
- Varatharajan, N., Pillay, S., Hitos, K., Fletcher, J. (2006). Implications of low great toe pressures in clinical practice. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 76(4), 218-221. [More Information]
- Hitos, K., Fletcher, J. (2006). Venous thromboembolism following primary total knee arthroplasty. International Angiology, 25(4), 343-351. [More Information]
2005
- Fletcher, J., Hitos, K. (2005). Venous thromboembolism and fractured neck of femur. Thrombosis and Haemostasis, 94(5), 991-996. [More Information]
2003
- Elton, C., Makin, G., Hitos, K., Cohen, C. (2003). Mortality, morbidity and functional outcome after ileorectal anastomosis. British Journal of Surgery, 90(1), 59-65. [More Information]