Surgical ablation of hepatocellular carcinoma with 2.45-GHz microwave: a critical appraisal of treatment outcomes
KF Lee, Joyce WY Hui, YS Cheung, Jeff SW Wong, CN Chong, John Wong, Simon CH Yu, Paul BS Lai Hong Kong Med J 2012;18:85-91
A recent study done by researchers at a university teaching hospital in Hong Kong shows that a new generation of 2.45-GHz microwave is safe and effective for local ablation of hepatocellular carcinoma.
Single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy: from four wounds to one
Jeff SW Wong, YS Cheung, KW Chan, Charing CN Chong, KF Lee, John Wong, Paul BS Lai Hong Kong Med J 2011;17:465-8
The Chinese University of Hong Kong and Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital jointly reviewed the initial results and surgical outcomes of single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Initial experience of cryoballoon catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation in Hong Kong
NY Chan, CC Choy, CL Lau, YK Lo, PS Chu, HC Yuen, NS Mok, PT Tsui, ST Lau Hong Kong Med J 2011;17:386-90
Doctors from Princess Margaret Hospital reported the initial experience in using cryoballoon catheter ablation in the treatment of atrial fibrillation in Hong Kong.
Laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy for uterine and post-hysterectomy prolapse: anatomical and functional outcomes
Cindy MY Chan, Helen HX Liang, WW Go, William WK To, KM Mok Hong Kong Med J 2011;17:301-5
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology from United Christian Hospital has evaluated the anatomical and functional outcomes following laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy.
Chester WH Lie, TP Ng Hong Kong Med J 2011;17:180-3
Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology from Queen Mary Hospital has reviewed the results of arthroscopic treatment of popliteal cysts in their centre and analyse outcomes including complications.
Laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy for the treatment of vaginal vault prolapse: with or
without robotic assistance
Symphorosa SC Chan, Selina MW Pang, TH Cheung, Rachel YK Cheung, Tony KH Chung Hong Kong Med J 2011;17:54-60
The Chinese University of Hong Kong recently reported a retrospective study to assess perioperative and medium-term outcome after
laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy with or without robotic assistance for vaginal vault prolapse in a Hong Kong tertiary centre.
Robot-assisted versus standard laparoscopic partial nephrectomy: comparison of
perioperative outcomes from a single institution
CL Cho, KL Ho, Simon SM Chu, PC Tam Hong Kong Med J 2011;17:33-8
The University of Hong Kong recently reported a retrospective study to evaluate the perioperative outcomes of robot-assisted
laparoscopic partial nephrectomy and standard laparoscopic partial nephrectomy in a teaching hospital.
Hong Kong's experience on the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for the treatment of influenza A (H1N1)
Kenny KC Chan, KL Lee, Philip KN Lam, KI Law, Gavin M Joynt, WW Yan Hong Kong Med J 2010;16:447-54
The Department of Intensive Care of Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital recently reported Hong Kong's experience on the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for the treatment of acute respiratory distress syndrome caused by influenza A (H1N1).
Localisation of occult breast lesion: a comparative analysis of hookwire and radioguided procedures
Tiffany YC Chu, CY Lui, WK Hung, SK Kei, Catherine LY Choi, HS Lam Hong Kong Med J 2010;16:367-72
A retrospective study was jointly conducted by local hospitals to compare the performance of radioguided and hookwire methods in terms of ease of localisation and surgical procedures.
Fetoscopic laser photocoagulation in the management of twin-twin transfusion syndrome: local experience from Hong Kong
X Yang, TY Leung, Warwick D Ngan Kee, M Chen, LW Chan, TK Lau Hong Kong Med J 2010;16:275-81
The Chinese University of Hong Kong has conducted a retrospective study to review the perioperative complications and perinatal outcomes of the initial 30 consecutive cases of fetoscopic laser coagulation for twin-twin transfusion syndrome.
Comparing the effectiveness of video self-instruction versus traditional classroom instruction targeted at cardiopulmonary resuscitation skills for laypersons: a prospective randomised controlled trial
CH Chung, Axel YC Siu, Lucia LK Po, CY Lam, Peter CY Wong Hong Kong Med J 2010;16:165-70
The Hong Kong St John Ambulance conducted a prospective randomised single-blind controlled trial to determine whether video self-instruction targeting cardiopulmonary resuscitation resulted in a comparable performance to traditional classroom instruction in a sample of lay Hong Kong subjects, with a view to expand training for this lifesaving skill.
