Associate Dean Pacific
Clinical Senior Lecturer, Paediatrics
ONZM MB ChB(Otago) FRACS
Kiki is a Paediatric Surgeon and Urologist at Christchurch Public Hospital and Children's Specialist Centre Ltd.
He was born in the Cook Islands and educated at the University of Otago and is a Clinical Senior Lecturer in Paediatric Surgery at the University of Otago, Christchurch, and an Advisor on Paediatric Surgery, Fiji School of Medicine.
He is currently developing outreach services to the Pacific Island countries in conjunction with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons/AUSAID, with the aid of the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Kiki plays an advisory role to the Ministry of Health on Pacific Island issues.
Kiki has research interests in incidence of childhood Helicobacter Pylori infection in Pacific Islanders, study of long-term outcomes after herniotomy and orchidopexy in children and laparoscopic surgery.
Publications
Blattner, K., Faatoese, A., Smith, M., Maoate, K., Miller, R., & Richards, R. (2022). New Zealand postgraduate medical training by distance for Pacific Island country-based general practitioners: A qualitative study. Journal of Primary Health Care, 14(1), 74-79. doi: 10.1071/HC21090
Pitama, S., Lacey, C., Huria, T., de Zoysa, J., McBride, D., Mulder, R., Maoate, K., Weatherall, M., & Frizelle, F. (2021). Mānawatia a Matariki! New Zealand Medical Journal, 134(1539), 6-8. Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal
Blattner, K., Fa'aotese, A., Smith, M., & Maoate, K. (2021). Tailoring New Zealand based academic support for postgraduate distance education students in the Pacific region training in general practice. In L. Gómez Chova, A. López Martínez & I. Candel Torres (Eds.), Proceedings of the 15th International Technology, Education and Development Conference (INTED). (pp. 8381-8385). Valencia, Spain: IATED Academy. doi: 10.21125/inted.2021.1705
Watters, D. A., Tangi, V., Guest, G. D., McCaig, E., & Maoate, K. (2020). Advocacy for global surgery: A Pacific perspective. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 90, 2084-2089. doi: 10.1111/ans.15972
Wells, J. M., Nair, D., Cook, N., Yi, M., Moorhead, A., Maoate, K., & Beasley, S. W. (2020). End-user input into the design and validation of a synthetic thoracoscopic esophageal atresia/tracheo-esophageal fistula simulator. Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques, 30(6), 685-691. doi: 10.1089/lap.2019.0600
Blattner, K., Faatoese, A., Smith, M., Maoate, K., Miller, R., & Richards, R. (2022). New Zealand postgraduate medical training by distance for Pacific Island country-based general practitioners: A qualitative study. Journal of Primary Health Care, 14(1), 74-79. doi: 10.1071/HC21090
Journal - Research Article
Watters, D. A., Tangi, V., Guest, G. D., McCaig, E., & Maoate, K. (2020). Advocacy for global surgery: A Pacific perspective. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 90, 2084-2089. doi: 10.1111/ans.15972
Journal - Research Article
Wells, J. M., Nair, D., Cook, N., Yi, M., Moorhead, A., Maoate, K., & Beasley, S. W. (2020). End-user input into the design and validation of a synthetic thoracoscopic esophageal atresia/tracheo-esophageal fistula simulator. Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques, 30(6), 685-691. doi: 10.1089/lap.2019.0600
Journal - Research Article
Blattner, K., Maoate, K., Lloyd, T., Iro, E., Davidson, S., & Jacob, M. (2017). Initial perspective of New Zealand doctors: Developing capacity and a training programme in the Cook Islands. Journal of Primary Health Care, 9(1), 16-21. doi: 10.1071/HC16025
Journal - Research Article
Leodoro, B. M., Beasley, S. W., & Maoate, K. (2015). Establishing pediatric surgical services in emerging countries: What the first world can learn from Vanuatu. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 50(5), 829-832. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2015.02.003
Journal - Research Article
Watters, D. A., Hollands, M. J., Gruen, R. L., Maoate, K., Perndt, H., McDougall, R. J., Morriss, W. W., … McQueen, K. A. (2015). Perioperative Mortality Rate (POMR): A global indicator of access to safe surgery and anaesthesia. World Journal of Surgery, 39, 856-864. doi: 10.1007/s00268-014-2638-4
Journal - Research Article
Lopez, R., Beasley, S. W., Blakelock, R., Maoate, K., McBride, C. A., Slade, C., Day, A. S., & King, S. K. (2012). The role of steroids in children with multiple recurrences of intussusception. Journal of Paediatrics & Child Health, 48(2), 180-181. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1754.2011.02406.x
Journal - Research Article
Tovaranonte, P. P., Beasley, S. W., Maoate, K., Blakelock, R., & Skinner, A. (2010). Trends in the use of minimally invasive surgery in children. New Zealand Medical Journal, 123(1313). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/123-1313/4083/content.pdf
Journal - Research Article
Yoshida, A., Maoate, K., Blakelock, R. T., Robertson, S., & Beasley, S. (2010). Long-term functional outcomes in children with Currarino syndrome. Pediatric Surgery International, 26, 677-681. doi: 10.1007/s00383-010-2615-4
Journal - Research Article
Vogels, H. D. E., Bruijnen, C. J. P., Beasley, S. W., Blakelock, R. T., & Maoate, K. (2009). The degree to which the size and side of an inguinal hernia is predictive of a hernia on the other side. Pediatric Surgery International, 25(3), 229-233. doi: 10.1007/s00383-008-2310-x
Journal - Research Article
Kim, J., Beasley, S. W., & Maoate, K. (2006). Appendicostomy stomas and antegrade colonic irrigation after laparoscopic antegrade continence enema. Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques, 16(4), 400-403.
Journal - Research Article
Mandhan, P. L., Samarakkody, U., Brown, S., Kukkady, A., Maoate, K., Blakelock, R., & Beasley, S. (2006). Comparison of suture ligation and clip application for the treatment of patent ductus arteriosus in preterm neonates. Journal of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery, 132, 672-674.
Journal - Research Article
Schader, I., Robertson, S., Maoate, K., & Beasley, S. (2005). Hereditary thyroglossal duct cysts. Pediatric Surgery International, 21(7), 593-594.
Journal - Research Article
Azzie, G., Salloum, A., Beasley, S., & Maoate, K. (2004). The complication rate and outcomes of laparoscopic appendicectomy in children with perforated appendicitis. Pediatric Endosurgery & Innovative Techniques, 8(1), 19-23.
Journal - Research Article
Azzie, G., Maoate, K., Beasley, S. W., Retief, W., & Bensoussan, A. (2003). A simple technique of laparoscopic full-thickness anterior abdominal wall repair of retrosternal (Morgagni) hernias. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 38(5), 768-770.
Journal - Research Article
Hamill, J., Maoate, K., Beasley, S. W., Corbett, R., & Evans, J. (2002). Familial parathyroid carcinoma in a child. Journal of Paediatrics & Child Health, 38(3), 314-317.
Journal - Research Article
Foulds, K. A., Beasley, S. W., & Maoate, K. (2000). Factors that influence length of stay after appendicectomy in children. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Surgery, 70, 43-46.
Journal - Research Article
Foulds, K. A., Beasley, S. W., & Maoate, K. (2000). The effect of the availability of laparoscopic techniques on the treatment of appendicitis in children. Pediatric Surgery International, 16, 490-492.
Journal - Research Article
Maoate, T., Myers, N. A., & Beasley, S. W. (1999). Gastric perforation in infants with oesophageal atresia and distal tracheo-oesophageal fistula. Pediatric Surgery International, 15(1), 24-27.
Journal - Research Article
Maoate, K., & Beasley, S. W. (1998). Perforation during gas reduction of intussusception. Pediatric Surgery International, 14(3), 168-170.
Journal - Research Article
Pitama, S., Lacey, C., Huria, T., de Zoysa, J., McBride, D., Mulder, R., Maoate, K., Weatherall, M., & Frizelle, F. (2021). Mānawatia a Matariki! New Zealand Medical Journal, 134(1539), 6-8. Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal
Journal - Research Other
Sopoaga, F., Crampton, P., Ekeroma, A., Perez, D., Maoate, K., Watson, B., Kokaua, J., & Blattner, K. (2015). The role of New Zealand health professional training institutions in capacity building in the Pacific region. New Zealand Medical Journal, 128(1420). Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal
Journal - Research Other
Maoate, K. (2013). Pacific people's health in New Zealand. New Zealand Medical Journal, 126(1384). Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal
Journal - Research Other
Maoate, K., & Frizelle, F. (2013). Equity, education and health outcomes in Pacific peoples in New Zealand. New Zealand Medical Journal, 126(1376). Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal
Journal - Research Other
Lopez, R., King, S., Maoate, K., & Beasley, S. (2011). Laparoscopic repair of paediatric traumatic Spigelian hernia avoids the need for mesh [Letter to the editor]. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 81(5), 396-397. doi: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.2011.05720.x
Journal - Research Other
Lopez, R., King, S., Maoate, K., & Beasley, S. (2010). Trauma may cause Spigelian herniae in children [Letter to the editor]. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 80(9), 663. doi: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.2010.05414.x
Journal - Research Other
Wakeman, C., Bagshaw, P., Coulter, G., & Maoate, K. (2003). Diaphragmatic herniation of laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication wrap due to forceful post-operative retching: Three case reports [Case report]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 116(1168). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/116-1168/301/content.pdf
Journal - Research Other
Azzie, G., Maoate, K., & Beasley, S. W. (2002). Laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy with splenic preservation in the neonate. Pediatric Endosurgery & Innovative Techniques, 6(4), 273-275.
Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles
Blattner, K., Fa'aotese, A., Smith, M., & Maoate, K. (2021). Tailoring New Zealand based academic support for postgraduate distance education students in the Pacific region training in general practice. In L. Gómez Chova, A. López Martínez & I. Candel Torres (Eds.), Proceedings of the 15th International Technology, Education and Development Conference (INTED). (pp. 8381-8385). Valencia, Spain: IATED Academy. doi: 10.21125/inted.2021.1705
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
Reid, M., Hector-Taylor, J., Depree, P., Losco, G., Maoate, K., & Austin, N. (2019). Antenatal renal abnormalities: An audit of the conditions identified and the national guideline. Proceedings of the Paediatric Society of New Zealand (PSNZ) 71st Annual Scientific Meeting. (pp. 60). Retrieved from http://www.psnz2019.co.nz
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Beasley, S. W., Stringer, M. D., Haider, N., & Maoate, K. (2014). Room to move: How to create adequate working space in thoracoscopic surgery for lung resection and empyema. Proceedings of the International Pediatric Endosurgery Group (IPEG) 23rd Annual Congress. (pp. 290). Retrieved from http://www.ipeg.org/
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Scott, A., Beasley, S. W., & Maoate, K. (2013). The effect of the Christchurch earthquakes on a regional paediatric surgical service. Proceedings of the Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons (PAPS) 46th Annual Meeting & the Australian and New Zealand Association of Paediatric Surgeons (ANZAPS) Annual Scientific Meeting. (pp. 160). Retrieved from http://www.paps2013.com.au/
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Maoate, K., Skinner, A. M., & Beasley, S. W. (2008). Factors that influence the learning curve in retroperitoneal laparoscopic nephrectomy in children. Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques, 18(3), (pp. 550). doi: 10.1089/lap.2008.9997
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Skinner, A. M., Maoate, K., & Beasley, S. W. (2008). Indications for conversion to open surgery, analgesic requirements and complications of retroperitoneal laparoscopic nephrectomy. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 78(Suppl. 1), (pp. A87-A88). doi: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.2008.04509.x
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Beasley, S. W., Maoate, K., Blakelock, R., & Azzie, G. (2007). The value and effect on clinical outcomes of paediatric surgical support to smaller centres. Proceedings of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons 76th Annual Scientific Congress. Retrieved from http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/racs2007/
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Beasley, S. W., Maoate, K., Blakelock, R., & Azzie, G. (2007). The value and effect on clinical outcomes of paediatric surgical support to smaller centres. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 77(Suppl. 1), (pp. A74). doi: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.2007.04128_1.x
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Mandhan, P., Samarakkody, U., Beasley, S., Brown, S., Kukkady, A., Maoate, K., & Blakelock, R. (2005). Comparison of suture ligation and clip ligation for the treatment of patent ductus arteriosus. Proceedings of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Conference. (pp. 46). [Abstract]
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Cama, J., Beasley, S., Maoate, K., & Abbott, G. (2004). The spectrum of presentation of Crohn Disease (CD) of the penis. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Surgery, 74(Suppl.), (pp. A89). [Abstract]
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Nightingale, M. G., Maoate, K., Beasley, S. W., & Blakelock, R. (2004). Case study - Thoracoscopic repair of a recurrent left congenital diaphramatic hernia. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Surgery, 74(Suppl.), (pp. A89). [Abstract]
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Beasley, S. W., Azzie, G., & Maoate, K. (2002). The indirect benefits of an outreach specialist paediatric surgical service on access and outcome for children with surgical conditions. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery. 72(Suppl.), (pp. A75). [Abstract]
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Maoate, K., Azzie, G., & Beasley, S. W. (2002). Refinements in the technique of laparoscopic reduction in intussusception following incomplete reduction with gas enema. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery. 72(Suppl.), (pp. A75). [Abstract]
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Maoate, K., Azzie, G., & Beasley, S. W. (2002). Technique of laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy with splenic preservation in the infant. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery. 72(Suppl.), (pp. A81). [Abstract]
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Nightingale, M. G., Maoate, K., Azzie, G., & Beasley, S. W. (2002). A technique for laparoscopic repair of retrosternal (Morgagni) hernias in infants. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery. 72(Suppl.), (pp. A81). [Abstract]
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Campbell, G., Matthews, J., Maoate, K., Bingham, J., de Ryke, R., & Reid, R. (2011, August). Prenatal diagnosis and perinatal outcomes in surgically correctable structural anomalies, amenable to antenatal ultrasound detection in a tertiary referral hospital. Poster session presented at the Medical Sciences Congress (MedSci), Queenstown, New Zealand.
Conference Contribution - Poster Presentation (not in published proceedings)
Beasley, S., & Maoate, K. (2018, August). Traps diagnosing appendicitis in children. Verbal presentation at the 9th South General Practice Conference & Medical Exhibition (GP CME), Christchurch, New Zealand.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Ward, V., Taylor, B., Murdoch, D., Ekeroma, A., Kirifi-Alai, T. N., Maoate, K., Richards, R., Sika-Paotonu, D., Tong, D., … Wells, B. (2018, November). Strengthening partnerships for Pacific health: Where to from here? [Plenary]. Panel discussion at the Pacific International Health Symposium, Dunedin, New Zealand.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
McIntosh, N., Mandhan, P., Maoate, K., Beasley, S., & Hobson, A. (2017, November). Increased incidence of appendiceal carcinoids among Canterbury children. Verbal presentation at the Paediatric Society of New Zealand 69th Annual Scientific Meeting, Christchurch, New Zealand.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Maoate, K. (2014, October-November). Health leadership in Pacific Island countries: The role of specialisation. Keynote presentation at the Rural Medicine Australia Conference, Sydney, Australia.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Skinner, A. M., Maoate, K., & Beasley, S. W. (2008, May). Indications for conversion to open surgery, analgesic requirements and complications of retroperitoneal laparoscopic nephrectomy. Verbal presentation at the Conjoint Annual Scientific Congress of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and the College of Surgeons of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
