Scientific Publications

A. CHILDHOOD CANCER 

​The feasibility of adrenal-sparing surgery in bilateral adrenal neuroblastoma.(Chui CH, Chang KTE) J Pediatr Surg. 2020 Jul 1:S0022-3468(20)30469-3. doi: 1016/j.jpedsurg.2020.06.038.

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Trapdoor anterior thoracotomy in cervicothoracic and apical thoracic neuroblastoma in children. (Chui CH, Thirugnanam A) Pediatr Surg Int 2020; 36(8):891-895. dor:10.1007/s00383-020-04692-2

Effects of preoperative chemotherapy on neuroblastoma with MYCN amplification: a surgeon’s perspective. (Chui CH) World Journal Pediatric Surgery 2020;3:e000129. doi: 10.1136/wjps-2020-000129

Management of thoracoabdominal neuroblastoma: a 13-year experience. (Chui CH, Lee ACW). World Journal Pediatric Surgery 2019;2:e000055. doi: 10.1136/wjps-2019-000055

Relevant Discordance Between 68Ga-DOTATATE and 68Ga-DOTANOC in SDHB-Related Metastatic Paraganglioma: Is Affinity to Somatostatin Receptor 2 the Key? (Janssen I, Wolf K, Chui CH, Millo CM, Pacak K) Clin Nucl Med. 2017 Mar;42(3):211-3.

Bilateral ovarian Burkitt's lymphoma: successful treatment with preservation of ovarian function. (Lee ACW, Chui CH) J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2015 Aug;28(4):e105-7

Mesenteric lymphatic ligation in the prevention of chylous fistulae in abdominal neuroblastoma surgery. (Chui CH) Pediatr Surg Int. 2014 Oct;30(10):1009-12

"Trapdoor" approach to surgical resection of cervicothoracic neuroblastoma in children. (Chui CH, Agasthian T) Linchuang Xiaoerwaike Zazhi/Journal of Clinical Pediatric Surgery 2014 (Apr):13(2):96-98 (in Chinese language)

Abdominal neuroblastoma in a child with inferior vena cava anomaly. (Chui CH) Singapore Med J. 2013 Oct;54(10):e201-3

Advanced High-risk Neuroblastoma - A case report (In Chinese Language) (Xie CY, Chui CH) Journal of Practical Oncology/Shiyong Zhongliu ZaZhi 2013 Feb:207-8

Surgical management of complications of multimodal therapy. (Chui CH) Pediatr Blood Cancer 2012 Aug; 59(2):405-9

Diagnostic delay in pediatric solid tumors: A population based study on determinants and impact on outcomes. (Loh AH, Aung L, Ha C, Tan AM, Quah TC, Chui CH) Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2102 Apr;58(4):561-5

Pediatric risk of malignancy index for preoperative evaluation of childhood ovarian tumors. (Loh AH, Ong CL, Lam SL, Chua JH, Chui CH) Pediatr Surg Int 2012 Mar;28(3):259-66

Gene Expression of TRK Neurotrophin Receptors in Advanced Neuroblastomas in Singapore - A Pilot Study. (Fung W, Hasan MY, Loh AH, Chua JH, Yong MH, Knight L, Hwang WS, Chan MY, Seow WT, Jacobsen AS, Chui CH) Pediatr Hematol Oncol 2011 Oct;28(7):571-8

Peritoneal Metastases after Laparoscopic Nephron-Sparing Surgery for Localized Wilms Tumor. (Chui CH, Lee AC) J Pediatr Surg. 2011 Mar;46(3):e19-21

Surgical Treatment of Neuroblastoma (In Chinese Language) (Chui CH). Zhong Guo Shen Jing Zhong Liu Za Zhi. 2010, 8(4):245-8

Delays in diagnosis of pediatric solid tumors in Singapore. (Loh AH, Ha C, Chua JH, Seow WT, Chan MY, Tan AM, Chui CH）. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 2009;31(10):734-8

Comparing Histopathological classification with MYCN, 1p36 and 17q status detected by Fluorescence In-Situ Hybridisation (FISH) in Primary Neuroblastomas. (Yong MH, Hwang WS, Louis Knight, Chan MY, Fung WKY, Chui CH). Singapore Medical Journal 2009 Nov;50(11):1090-4

Appendicitis in Immunosuppressed Children : still a diagnostic and therapeutic dilemma? (Chui CH, Chan MY, Tan AM, Low Y, Yap TL, Jacobsen AS). Pediatr Blood Cancer 2008 Feb Epub

How does the Evaluation of the Skeletal Muscle Cell Cycle infer Biology of Rhabdomyosarcoma. (Fung WKY, Chui CH). KK Review 2007 Dec; 10(2):41-44

Nonrhabdomyosarcoma Soft Tissue Sarcoma. (Chui CH). Surg Oncol 2007 Nov;16(3):187-93. Epub 2007 Aug 17

Port-a-Cath Insertions in Acute Leukemia and Childhood Malignancies. (Loh AH, Chui CH). Asian J Surg. 2007 Jul;30(3):193-9

Port-a-cath insertions in Acute Leukemia : Does Thrombocytopaenia Affect Morbidity ? (Loh AH, Chui CH). J Pediatr Surg. 2007 Jul;42(7):1180-4

Perivascular Epitheloid Cell Tumor of the Vagina in an 8-year-old girl. (Ong LY, Hwang WS, Wong EA, Chan MY, Chui CH). J Pediatr Surg. 2007 Mar;42(3):564-6

Predictors of outcome in children and adolescents with rhabdomyosarcoma of the trunk – the St Jude Children’s Research Hospital experience (Chui CH, Billups C, Rao B, Pappos A, Spunt S). J Pediatr Surg 2005 Nov;40(11):1691-5

When is a mediastinal mass critical in a child ? An analysis of 29 patients. (Lam J, Chui CH, Tan AM, Jacobsen AS, Joseph VT) Ped Surg International 2004 Mar; 20(3): 180-4

Is Re-excision in Pediatric non-rhabdomyosarcoma soft-tissue sarcoma necessary after an initial unplanned resection? (CH Chui, SL Spunt, T Liu, AS Pappo, AM Davidoff, BN Rao, SJ Shochat) Journal of Pediatric Surgery Oct 2002; 37(10): 1424-9

Commentary on 'Indwelling Lines and Nutrition' (BN Rao, CH Chui) European Journal of Cancer 37 (2001) 1649-1658

Cytogenetics and Biology of Sarcomas (SX Skapek, CH Chui) Current Opinion in Oncology 2000,12:315-322

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B. ENDOSCOPIC SURGERY

VATS (video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery) and its applications in Children. (Gan EYP, Chen IWD, Chui CH). KK Review 2007 Dec; 10(2): 8-11.

Laparoscopic-Assisted Transumbilical Ovarian Cystectomy in a Neonate. (Prasad TR, Chui CH). JSLS 2007 Jan-Mar;11(1):138-41.

“Chinese Fan Spread” Distraction Technique of Laparoscopic Reduction of Intussusception. (Chui CH, Ong LY, Chua JHY, Yap TL). JSLS 2007 Apr-Jun;11(2):238-41.

Perforated Appendicitis in Children : Benefits of Early Laparoscopic Surgery. (Rai R, Chui CH, Prasad TR, Low Y, Yap TL, Jacobsen AS). Ann Acad Med Singapore 2007;36(4):277-80.

Meckel's diverticular complications in children: is laparoscopy the order of the day? (Sai Prasad, Chui CH, Singaporewalla FR, Ong CP, Low Y, Yap TL, Jacobsen AS) Pediatr Surg Int. 2007 Feb;23(2):141-147. Epub 2006 Dec 14.

Laparoscopic Appendicectomy in Children : A Trainee’s Perspective. (Prasad TR, Chui CH, Jacobsen AS). Ann Acad Med Singapore 2006;35:694-697

Transumbilical approach to intraoperative enteroscopy in a child with intussusception and Peutz-Jeghers syndrome. (Chui CH, Jacobsen AS). Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques 2006;16(5):544-546.

Laparoscopic Resection of an Axially Torted Meckel’s Diverticulum in a 13-year-old. (Sai Prasad, Chui CH, Jacobsen AS). J Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques 2006;16(4):425-427

Laparoscopic-Assisted Resection of Meckel’s Diverticulum in Children. (Sai Prasad TR, Chui CH, Jacobsen AS). JSLS 2006;10:310-316

Is Early Laparoscopic Appendicectomy Feasible in Children with Acute Appendicitis Presenting with an Appendiceal Masses ? A Prospective Study.(Goh BKP, Chui CH, Yap TL, Low Y, T Lama, Alkouder G, Prasad S, Jacobsen AS). J Pediatr Surg 2005 Jul;40(7):1134-7

Paediatric Endoscopic Surgery – A Chronicle of the KK Experience.(Low Y, Chui CH, Jacobsen AS) KK Review Jul 2004;7(1): 8-10

Laparoscopy in the evaluation of the nonpalpable undescended testis (Chui CH , Jacobsen AS ) Singapore Medical Journal 2000; 41(5): 206-8

C. OTHER TOPICS

Perforation: A rare complication of choledochal cysts in children. (Chiang L, Chui CH, Low Y, Jacobsen AS) Pediatr Surg Int. 2011 Apr 12 (Epub)

Antibiotics & Postoperative Abscesses in Complicated Appendicitis: Is there any association ? (Ong CPC, Chan TKN, Chui CH, Jacobsen AS). Singapore Med J 2008;49(8):615-8

Acute suppurative thyroiditis in children secondary to pyriform sinus fistula. (Prasad STR, Chong CL, Mani A, Chui CH, Tan CE, Tee WS, Jacobsen AS)). Pediatr Surg Int 2007 Aug;23(8):779-783. Epub 2007 May 30

Bile Duct Perforation in Children: Is it Truly Spontaneous? (Sai Prasad, Chui CH, Low Y, Chong CL, Jacobsen) Ann Acad Med Singapore. 2006 Dec;35(12):905-4.

Role of Surgery in the Era of Highly Successful Air Enema Reduction of Intussusception. (Chua JHY, Chui CH, Jacobsen AS). Asian J Surg 2006 Oct;29(4):267-73

A Report of 6 Children with Small Bowel Intussusceptions Who Required Surgical Intervention. (Koh EPK, Chua JHY, Chui CH, Jacobsen AS). J Pediatr Surg 2006 Apr;41:817-820

Cervical ectopic thymus in an infant. (Prasad TR, Chui CH, Ong CL, Meenakshi A). Singapore Med J. 2006 Jan;47(1):68-70

Fetus-in-fetu in the Pelvis : Report of a Case and Literature Review ( Chua JH, Chui CH, Sai Prasad TR, Jacobsen AS, Meenakshi A, Hwang WS). Ann Acad Med Singapore 2005 Nov; 34(10):646-4

Omental Infarction – a mimicker of acute appendicitis in children (Loh MH, Chui CH, Yap TL Jacobsen AS, Tan CEL). J of Pediatric Surgery 2005 Aug;40(8):1224-6.

Intrabadominal and retroperitoneal lymphangiomas in paediatric and adult patients. (Goh BK, Tan YM, Ong HS, Chui CH, Ooi LL, Chow PK, Tan CE, Wong WK). World J Surg.2005 Jul;29(7):837-40

Spontaneous multiloculated multiseptated pneumomediastinum in a newborn baby: the spinnaker sail is rigged – CT features with pathologic correlations. (Low A, Tan Kendrick A, Loh M, Chui CH) Pediatr radiol 2003 Oct;33(10):712-5

Childhood acute pancreatitis in a children’s hospital. ( Goh S-K, Chui CH, Jacobsen AS) Singapore Med J 2003 Sep;44(9):453-6

Randomized controlled trial of primary fistulotomy with drainage alone for perianal abscesses. (Ho YH, Tan M, Chui CH, Leong A, Eu KW, Seow-Choen F) Dis Colon Rectum 1997; 40(12): 1435-8

Salmonella typhimurium - a rare cause of colonic ulceration and perforation in infancy (Chui CH, Joseph VT, Chong CY) Journal of Pediatric Surgery Oct 2000; 35(10): 1494-5

The Results of Open Acromioplasty in Shoulder Impingement Syndrome - a retrospective study (Chui CH , C Lee, KH Seow) Singapore Medical Journal 1997;38:22-4