Clinical Professor of Paediatric Surgery
ONZM MB ChB(Otago) MS(Melb) FRACS (Paediatric Surgery) FAICDSpencer Beasley is a Clinical Professor of Paediatrics and Surgery, University of Otago Christchurch and Paediatric surgeon and paediatric urologist in the Department of Paediatric Surgery, Christchurch Hospital. Until 1996, he was a consultant paediatric surgeon and paediatric urologist at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne and Senior lecturer at Melbourne University.
He has developed a regional service for paediatric surgery throughout the South Island and lower North Island while Clinical Director in Christchurch and Clinical Lead in Wellington. This service now provides regular clinics and operating sessions in 14 public hospitals.
His clinical research has involved development of measures of outcome in paediatric surgery, gender equity, the effect of configuration of surgical services on clinical outcomes and sustainability surgery.
He is the former Vice-President of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Chairman of the Governance and Advocacy Committee, Chairman of the Board of Surgical Education and Training, Deputy Censor-in-Chief and Chair of the Court of Examiners of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, and has been responsible for the governance of the surgical training programmes in all specialties in Australia and New Zealand. Also, he is a former New Zealand Censor, Chair of the Board of Paediatric Surgery and Senior Examiner in Paediatric Surgery RACS.
He is a previous president of the Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons, the Australasian Association of Paediatric Surgeons (now known as the Australia and New Zealand Association of Paediatric Surgeons), and New Zealand Society of Paediatric Surgeons. He is a member of the Board of Governors of the Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons. He has been on the Male Champions of Change STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) group, working towards removing the impediments to gender equity.
He recently retired as the specialty editor for Paediatric Surgery of the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery and Senior Editor of the Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health. He has written or edited nine textbooks on paediatric surgery and related subjects, the lates (2026) being the first edition of the Oxford University Press textbook on Paediatric Surgery.
Research interests
- Environmental impact of double gloving for elective surgery
- Equity of access and economic consequences of regional outreach services in paediatric surgery
- Thoracoscopic simulator of neonatal oesophageal atresia repair
- Reasons for impediments to changing care despite evidence-based data
- Surgical history
Publications
Beasley, S. W. (2026). Hernias and hydroceles. In P. R. V. Johnson, S. W. Beasley & E. Cusick (Eds.), Oxford textbook of paediatric surgery. Oxford University Press. Chapter in Book - Research
Beasley, S. W., & Cusick, E. (2026). Gallstones. In P. R. V. Johnson, S. W. Beasley & E. Cusick (Eds.), Oxford textbook of paediatric surgery. Oxford University Press. Chapter in Book - Research
Cusick, E., & Beasley, S. W. (2026). Acute appendicitis. In P. R. V. Johnson, S. W. Beasley & E. Cusick (Eds.), Oxford textbook of paediatric surgery. Oxford University Press. Chapter in Book - Research
Johnson, P. R. V., Beasley, S. W., & Cusick, E. (2026). Vomiting in children. In P. R. V. Johnson, S. W. Beasley & E. Cusick (Eds.), Oxford textbook of paediatric surgery. Oxford University Press. Chapter in Book - Research
Johnson, P. R. V., & Beasley, S. W. (2026). Abdominal pain. In P. R. V. Johnson, S. W. Beasley & E. Cusick (Eds.), Oxford textbook of paediatric surgery. Oxford University Press. Chapter in Book - Research
2026
Edited Book - Research
Johnson, P. R. V., Beasley, S. W., & Cusick, E. (Eds.). (2026). Oxford textbook of paediatric surgery. Oxford University Press, 656p.
Chapter in Book - Research
Beasley, S. W. (2026). Hernias and hydroceles. In P. R. V. Johnson, S. W. Beasley & E. Cusick (Eds.), Oxford textbook of paediatric surgery. Oxford University Press.
Beasley, S. W., & Cusick, E. (2026). Gallstones. In P. R. V. Johnson, S. W. Beasley & E. Cusick (Eds.), Oxford textbook of paediatric surgery. Oxford University Press.
Cusick, E., & Beasley, S. W. (2026). Acute appendicitis. In P. R. V. Johnson, S. W. Beasley & E. Cusick (Eds.), Oxford textbook of paediatric surgery. Oxford University Press.
Johnson, P. R. V., Beasley, S. W., & Cusick, E. (2026). Vomiting in children. In P. R. V. Johnson, S. W. Beasley & E. Cusick (Eds.), Oxford textbook of paediatric surgery. Oxford University Press.
Johnson, P. R. V., & Beasley, S. W. (2026). Abdominal pain. In P. R. V. Johnson, S. W. Beasley & E. Cusick (Eds.), Oxford textbook of paediatric surgery. Oxford University Press.
Beasley, S. W. (2026). Oesophageal atresia and tracheo-oesophageal fistula. In P. R. V. Johnson, S. W. Beasley & E. Cusick (Eds.), Oxford textbook of paediatric surgery. Oxford University Press.
Beasley, S. W. (2026). Professionalism and leadership. In P. R. V. Johnson, S. W. Beasley & E. Cusick (Eds.), Oxford textbook of paediatric surgery. Oxford University Press.
Beasley, S. W. (2026). Clinical and operative decision making in paediatric surgical practice. In P. R. V. Johnson, S. W. Beasley & E. Cusick (Eds.), Oxford textbook of paediatric surgery. Oxford University Press.
Journal - Research Article
Tinawi, G. K., Alexandra, G. N., Reeves, M., Beasley, S. W., & Wells, J. M. (2026). Portable neonatal esophageal atresia simulator improves MIS acquisition amongst surgical trainees: A randomized control crossover trial. Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques, 36(6), 477-482. doi: 10.1177/10926429261428659
2025
Journal - Research Article
Wells, J. M., Tinawi, G., Vernon-Roberts, A., & Beasley, S. (2025). Benefits and barriers to using a portable thoracoscopic esophageal atresia simulator as perceived by surgical trainees. Pediatric Surgery International, 41, 281. doi: 10.1007/s00383-025-06159-8
Journal - Research Other
Mansouri, A., Fazli, M. R., Beasley, S., & Wahidi, H. (2025). Fear of pregnancy in an unmarried woman with a giant mucinous cystadenoma: Where cultural imperatives adversely affect access to surgical care [Images for surgeons]. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 95(3), 586-587. doi: 10.1111/ans.19361
2024
Chapter in Book - Research
Beasley, S. W. (2024). Undescended testes. In P. D. Losty & M. T. Corbally (Eds.), Essential paediatric surgery: A practical guide. (pp. 120-123). Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. doi: 10.1201/9781003182290-23
2023
Journal - Research Article
Elliott, B. M., Bissett, I. P., Harmston, C., and STRATA Collaborative, including Hobson, A., Barnes, T., Tietjens, J., Stringer, M. D., Beasley, S. W., Woodfield, J., Murray, M., & Amer, M. (2023). The impact of delay and prehospital factors on acute appendicitis severity in New Zealand children: A national prospective cohort study. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 93, 1978-1986. doi: 10.1111/ans.18615
Liddy, H. J., Choi, C., Luenenschloss, N., Beasley, S. W., & Wells, J. M. (2023). Longitudinal force measurement and its relationship to technical competence for esophageal anastomosis in a thoracoscopic esophageal atresia/tracheo-esophageal fistula simulator. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 58, 1306-1310. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2023.02.026
Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles
Beasley, S. (2023). Planned care back on the political map. Surgical News, 24(2). Retrieved from https://www.surgeons.org/surgicalnews
Beasley, S. (2023). Green dream. Cutting Edge, (July), 7. Retrieved from https://www.surgeons.org/about-racs/racs-offices/Aotearoa-New-Zealand
Rennie, S., & Beasley, S. (2023). From the edge: Sustainability interfaces with surgeons in many domains. Cutting Edge, (March), 9. Retrieved from https://www.surgeons.org/about-racs/racs-offices/Aotearoa-New-Zealand
Rennie, S., & Beasley, S. (2023). From the edge: ACC eligibility for patients injured when non-earners. Cutting Edge, (July), 4. Retrieved from https://www.surgeons.org/about-racs/racs-offices/Aotearoa-New-Zealand
Ronald, M., Rennie, S., & Beasley, S. (2023). Without belonging diversity and inclusion is tokenistic. Surgical News, 24(2). Retrieved from https://www.surgeons.org/surgicalnews
Rennie, S., & Beasley, S. (2023). From the edge: The action plan to make Aotearoa smokefree by 2025: Equity of outcomes: Comparing tertiary and rural hospitals. Cutting Edge, (October), 8-9. Retrieved from https://www.surgeons.org/about-racs/racs-offices/Aotearoa-New-Zealand
Rennie, S., & Beasley, S. (2023). Political ignorance endangers patients. Cutting Edge, (March), 6. Retrieved from https://www.surgeons.org/about-racs/racs-offices/Aotearoa-New-Zealand
Rennie, S., & Beasley, S. (2023). Green surgery. Surgical News, 24(1), 13. Retrieved from https://www.surgeons.org/surgicalnews
2022
Journal - Research Article
Crebbin, W., Guest, G., Beasley, S., Tobin, S., Duvivier, R., & Watters, D. (2022). Learning and teaching stage 4 clinical decision making: Progression from novice to expert. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 92, 2088-2093. doi: 10.1111/ans.17955
Castle, C., Beasley, S. W., & Taghavi, K. (2022). Access to emergency paediatric surgery for testicular torsion or intestinal volvulus in New Zealand: A system perspective. Journal of Paediatrics & Child Health, 58(1), 146-151. doi: 10.1111/jpc.15684
Choi, C., Wells, J., Luenenschloss, N., Yi, M., Morison, C., Cook, N., Beasley, S., & Jones, R. (2022). The role of motion tracking in assessing technical skill acquisition using a neonatal 3D-printed thoracoscopic esophageal atresia/tracheo-esophageal fistula simulator. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 57, 1087-1091. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2022.01.029
Journal - Research Other
Beasley, S. W. (2022). Oesophageal atresia and tracheo-oesophageal fistula. Surgery (Oxford), 40(11), 708-712. doi: 10.1016/j.mpsur.2022.09.003
Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles
Rennie, S., & Beasley, S. (2022). Green surgery. Cutting Edge, (84), 9. Retrieved from https://www.surgeons.org/about-racs/racs-offices/Aotearoa-New-Zealand
Rennie, S., & Beasley, S. (2022). From the edge: Consent for student involvement in sensitive examinations: Accurate reporting of investigation findings. Cutting Edge, (82), 4. Retrieved from https://www.surgeons.org/about-racs/racs-offices/Aotearoa-New-Zealand
Rennie, S., & Beasley, S. (2022). From the edge: Working to improve culture. Cutting Edge, (83), 6. Retrieved from https://www.surgeons.org/about-racs/racs-offices/Aotearoa-New-Zealand
Rennie, S., & Beasley, S. (2022). From the edge: Moving forward- Forgiving Fellow's past behaviour. Cutting Edge, (81), 4. Retrieved from https://www.surgeons.org/about-racs/racs-offices/Aotearoa-New-Zealand
Rennie, S., & Beasley, S. (2022). From the edge: Demographic data collection by the College: RACS finances. Cutting Edge, (84), 5. Retrieved from https://www.surgeons.org/about-racs/racs-offices/Aotearoa-New-Zealand
2021
Chapter in Book - Research
Beasley, S. W. (2021). Necrotizing enterocolitis in unusual cases: Term Infants, congenital anomalies, and comorbidities. In D. J. Hackam (Ed.), Necrotizing enterocolitis: Pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment. (pp. 92-95). Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. doi: 10.1201/9780429288302
Chapter in Book - Other
Beasley, S. W. (2021). Vitellointestinal (omphalomesenteric) duct anomalies. In M. Davenport & J. D. Geiger (Eds.), Rob & Smith's Operative pediatric surgery. (8th ed.) Routledge.
Journal - Research Article
Global PaedSurg Research Collaboration, including Beasley, S., & Stringer, M. (2021). Mortality from gastrointestinal congenital anomalies at 264 hospitals in 74 low-income, middle-income, and high-income countries: A multicentre, international, prospective cohort study. Lancet, 398(10297), 325-339. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(21)00767-4
Stark, E. M., Beasley, S. W., & Campbell, A. (2021). How electronically available referral guidelines for primary medical practitioners can improve the timeliness of orchidopexy. New Zealand Medical Journal, 134(1546), 89-94. Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal
Nair, D., Wells, J. M., Yi, M., & Beasley, S. (2021). Is technical expertise necessary to assess technical expertise? Let's ask the kids. Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques, 31(12), 1363-1366. doi: 10.1089/lap.2021.0321
Crebbin, W., Guest, G., Beasley, S., Tobin, S., Duvivier, R., & Watters, D. (2021). The influence of experience and expertise on how surgeons prepare to perform a procedure. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 91, 2032-2036. doi: 10.1111/ans.17019
Roberts, E. R., Hider, P. N., Wells, J. M., & Beasley, S. W. (2021). The frequency and effects of distractions in operating theatres. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 91, 841-846. doi: 10.1111/ans.16799
Nair, D., Wells, J. M., Cook, N., Yi, M., Scott, V., & Beasley, S. W. (2021). Construct validation of a 3D printed neonatal thoracoscopic simulator: Can it measure expertise? Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 56, 1962-1965. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2021.03.054
McGregor, A. D., Beasley, S., & Williman, J. A. (2021). Why women might choose a career in pediatric surgery and ensuring there are no impediments to selecting the best. European Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 31(2), 135-139. doi: 10.1055/s-0039-3402711
Journal - Research Other
Beasley, S. W. (2021). Out of tragedy can emerge the finest human qualities. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 56(7), 1094-1098. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2021.03.016
Roberts, E., & Beasley, S. (2021). Trans-anastomotic tubes in oesophageal atresia repair. Journal of Paediatrics & Child Health, 57, 1148-1153. doi: 10.1111/jpc.15567
Beasley, S. (2021). Academic paediatric surgery in Australia and New Zealand: Its governance, drivers, successes and challenges. Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, 30, 151017. doi: 10.1016/j.sempedsurg.2021.151017
Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles
Rennie, S., & Beasley, S. (2021). From the edge: HDC reminder about breast biopsies: What does my annual subscription to RACS actually do for surgeons in Aotearoa New Zealand? Cutting Edge, (79), 7. Retrieved from https://www.surgeons.org/about-racs/racs-offices/Aotearoa-New-Zealand
Beasley, S., & Rennie, S. (2021). Aotearoa New Zealand restructures its health services. Surgical News, 22(3), 40. Retrieved from https://www.surgeons.org/surgicalnews
Beasley, S., & Rennie, S. (2021). Changes to RACS alcohol policy. Surgical News, 22(4), 59. Retrieved from https://www.surgeons.org/surgicalnews
2020
Chapter in Book - Other
Beasley, S. W. (2020). Torticollis. In P. Puri (Ed.), Pediatric surgery. (Online ed.) Berlin, Germany: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-642-38482-0_94-1
Journal - Research Article
MacArthur-Beadle, I., Nair, D. V. K., Cook, N. J., Yi, M., Jones, R., Beasley, S. W., & Wells, J. M. (2020). Master and apprentice or a slave to technology? A randomized controlled trial of minimal access surgery simulation-based training techniques. Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques, 30(12), 1263-1271. doi: 10.1089/lap.2020.0637
Taghavi, K., Goddard, L., Evans, S. M., Hobson, A., Beasley, S. W., Sankaran, S., … Stringer, M. D. (2020). Contemporary management of Hirschsprung disease in New Zealand. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 90, 1037-1040. doi: 10.1111/ans.15923
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
Moorhead, A. A., Nair, D., Morison, C., Cook, N. J., Beasley, S. W., & Wells, J. M. (2020). Development of an instrumented thoracoscopic surgical trainer for objective evaluation of esophageal atresia/tracheoesophageal fistula repair. Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing, 58, 601-609. doi: 10.1007/s11517-019-02107-6
Journal - Research Other
Kodikara, H., & Beasley, S. (2020). Author's response to the article Whitish cystic lesion over the scrotum and penis. Journal of Paediatrics & Child Health, 56(6), 994-995. doi: 10.1111/jpc.14957
Beasley, S. W., Smith, K., & Watters, D. (2020). What leadership means as a core surgical competence in everyday practice. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 90, 154-158. doi: 10.1111/ans.15640
2019
Journal - Research Article
Beasley, S. W., Khor, S.-L., Boakes, C., & Jenkins, D. (2019). Paradox of meritocracy in surgical selection, and of variation in the attractiveness of individual specialties: To what extent are women still disadvantaged? ANZ Journal of Surgery, 89, 171-175. doi: 10.1111/ans.14862
Taghavi, K., Goddard, L., Evans, S. M., Hobson, A., Beasley, S. W., Sankaran, S., … Stringer, M. D. (2019). Ethnic variations in the childhood prevalence of Hirschsprung disease in New Zealand. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 89, 1246-1249. doi: 10.1111/ans.14857
Journal - Research Other
Beasley, S. W. (2019). Oesophageal atresia and tracheo-oesophageal fistula. Surgery (Oxford), 37(11), 623-627. doi: 10.1016/j.mpsur.2019.09.001
Nair, D., Wells, J. M., Cook, N., Moorhead, A., & Beasley, S. W. (2019). Critical design and validation considerations for the development of neonatal minimally invasive surgery simulators. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 54, 2448-2452. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2019.05.022
Watters, D. A., Smith, K., Tobin, S., & Beasley, S. W. (2019). Follow the leader: Followership and its relevance for surgeons. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 89, 589-593. doi: 10.1111/ans.14912
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Rennie, S. C., & Beasley, S. (2019). Engaging junior doctors and emerging leaders in leadership. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 89(Suppl. 1), (pp. 153). doi: 10.1111/ans.15180
2018
Authored Book - Research
Beasley, S. W., Hutson, J., Stringer, M., King, S. K., & Teague, W. J. (2018). Paediatric surgical diagnosis: Atlas of disorders of surgical significance (2nd ed.). Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, 397p. doi: 10.1201/9781315279978
Chapter in Book - Other
Beasley, S. W. (2018). Intussusception. In P. Puri (Ed.), Newborn surgery. (4th ed.) (pp. 714-718). Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press.
Journal - Research Article
Valpacos, M., Arni, D., Keir, A., Aspirot, A., Wilde, J. C. H., Beasley, S., … Karam, O. (2018). Diagnosis and management of necrotizing enterocolitis: An international survey of neonatologists and pediatric surgeons. Neonatology, 113(2), 170-176. doi: 10.1159/000484197
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
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.
2017
Chapter in Book - Other
Beasley, S., & Taghavi, K. (2017). Surgical embryology. In S. A. Mirjalili (Ed.), Anatomy for the Generic Surgical Sciences Examination (GSSE). (pp. 139-157). Singapore: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-981-10-3883-9_7
Journal - Research Other
Beasley, S. W. (2017). The 'ins' and 'outs' of intussusception: Where best practice reduces the need for surgery. Journal of Paediatrics & Child Health, 53(11), 1118-1122. doi: 10.1111/jpc.13738
Beasley, S. W. (2017). Umbilicus and its extensive clinical repertoire. Journal of Paediatrics & Child Health, 53(11), 1123-1126. doi: 10.1111/jpc.13760
Beasley, S. W. (2017). A newborn with a wrinkled abdominal wall [Images of the month]. Journal of Paediatrics & Child Health, 53(11), 1132-1133. doi: 10.1111/jpc.1_13791
Isaacs, D., & Beasley, S. W. (2017). Women in paediatric surgery. Journal of Paediatrics & Child Health, 53(11), 1043-1045. doi: 10.1111/jpc.13763
Beasley, S. W. (2017). Why surgery matters for paediatricians. Journal of Paediatrics & Child Health, 53(11), 1041-1042. doi: 10.1111/jpc.13764
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Hobson, A., Krauss, M., Mandhan, P., Beasley, S., & Wells, J. (2017). Laparoscopic assisted sclerotherapy for safe treatment of retroperitoneal lymphatic malformations. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 87(Suppl. 1), (pp. 95). doi: 10.1111/ans.14001
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.
Beasley, S. (2017, November). How changing our culture will improve our clinical outcomes. Verbal presentation at the Paediatric Society of New Zealand 69th Annual Scientific Meeting, Christchurch, New Zealand.
Beasley, S. (2017, November). The key clinical features of torticollis that inform investigation and management. Verbal presentation at the Paediatric Society of New Zealand 69th Annual Scientific Meeting, Christchurch, New Zealand.
2016
Authored Book - Research
Hutson, J. M., Thorup, J. M., & Beasley, S. W. (2016). Descent of the testis (2nd ed.). Cham, Switzerland: Springer, 178p. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-25910-9
Journal - Research Article
Campbell, S., Richardson, B., Mishra, P., Wong, M., Samarakkody, U., Beasley, S., Pringle, K., & Morreau, P. (2016). Childhood cholecystectomy in New Zealand: A multicenter national 10 year perspective. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 51(2), 264-267. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2015.10.071
Journal - Research Other
Wijesinghe, U. S., Muthucumaru, M., & Beasley, S. W. (2016). Further evidence of the etiology of prune belly syndrome provided by a transient massive intraabdominal cyst in a female. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 51(8), 1390-1393. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2016.05.017
Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles
Beasley, S. W. (2016). Oesophageal atresia and tracheo-oesophageal fistula. Surgery (Oxford), 34(12), 612-616. doi: 10.1016/j.mpsur.2016.10.004
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Day, A., Gibson, K., Shillito, P., Leighton, F., Beasley, S., Souter, M., … Bedggood, A. (2016, August). Paediatric forum. Workshop presentation at the South General Practice Conference & Medical Exhibition (GP CME), Christchurch, New Zealand.
2015
Journal - Research Article
Burton, C., Walls, T., Price, N., Glasgow, T., Walker, C., Beasley, S., & Best, E. (2015). Paediatric empyema in New Zealand: A tale of two cities. New Zealand Medical Journal, 128(1415). Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal
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
Beasley, S. W. (2015). Understanding the responsibilities and obligations of the modern paediatric surgeon. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 50(2), 223-231. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2014.11.003
Journal - Research Other
Beasley, S. W. (2015). Routine ultrasonography is not indicated for sternomastoid tumours in infants. Journal of Paediatrics & Child Health, 51(2), 233-234. doi: 10.1111/jpc.12838
Kodikara, H., & Beasley, S. W. (2015). Torted pulmonary sequestration masquerading as empyema in a child [Images for surgeons]. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 85(1-2), 88. doi: 10.1111/ans.12464
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Beasley, S. (2015). Decision-making in intussusception. Proceedings of the George Abbott Symposium. Retrieved from http://www.otago.ac.nz/george-abbott/index.html
Campbell, S., Richardson, B., Wong, M., Mishra, P., Samarakkody, U., & Beasley, S. (2015). Fair, fat and fourteen? Kiwi kids and cholecystectomy. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 85(Suppl. 1), (pp. 90). doi: 10.1111/ans.13092
Beasley, S. (2015). How the rights and responsibilities of SET trainees and their surgical trainers influence the effectiveness of training. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 85(Suppl. 1), (pp. 89). doi: 10.1111/ans.13092
Conference Contribution - Poster Presentation (not in published proceedings)
Mishra, P., Campbell, S., Richardson, B., Wong, M., Samarakkody, U., Pringle, K. C., Beasley, S., & Morreau, P. (2015, May). A multicentre study of cholecystectomy in New Zealand. Poster session presented at the 48th Annual Meeting of the Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons (PAPS), Jeju, Korea.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Beasley, S. (2015, August). Problems down below. Workshop presentation at the South General Practice Conference & Medical Exhibition (GP CME), Christchurch, New Zealand.
2014
Chapter in Book - Research
Beasley, S., Crebbin, W., & Watters, D. (2014). Surgical decision making. In R. Davies (Ed.), Fundamental skills for surgery. (3rd ed.) (pp. 9-18). Sydney, Australia: McGraw-Hill Education.
Journal - Research Article
Yoshida, A., Chitcholtan, K., Evans, J. J., Uemura, S., & Beasley, S. W. (2014). Provision of optimal conditions for in vitro differentiation into peristaltic smooth muscle from a murine induced pluripotent stem cell line. JSM Regenerative Medicine & Bioengineering, 2(1), 1011.
Journal - Research Other
Leodoro, B. M., Beasley, S. W., & Stringer, M. D. (2014). Polyorchidism with presumed contralateral intrauterine testicular torsion. International Journal of Surgery Case Reports, 5, 865-867. doi: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2014.09.035
Watters, D. A., Beasley, S. W., & Crebbin, W. (2014). Diagnostic conversations: Clinical decision making in surgery: Part 2. Diagnosis, 1(2), 189-193. doi: 10.1515/dx-2013-0021
Watters, D. A., Beasley, S. W., & Crebbin, W. (2014). Diagnostic conversations: Clinical decision making in surgery: Part 1. Diagnosis, 1(1), 99-102. doi: 10.1515/dx-2013-0021
Robson, N., & Beasley, S. (2014). Role of plain abdominal radiography in the initial investigation of suspected intussusception. Journal of Paediatrics & Child Health, 50(4), 251-252. doi: 10.1111/jpc.12407
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/
2013
Authored Book - Research
Hutson, J. M., & Beasley, S. W. (2013). The surgical examination of children. Berlin, Germany: Springer, 376p. doi: 10.1007/978-3-642-29814-1
Chapter in Book - Research
Beasley, S. W. (2013). Ensuring that an "exit" summative assessment achieves its objectives. In M. Berg (Ed.), Cutting edges in surgical training. (pp. 77-84). Gdansk, Poland: Via Medica.
Watters, D. A. K., Beasley, S. W., & Crebbin, W. (2013). Developmental standards for formative assessment across all surgical competencies. In M. Berg (Ed.), Cutting edges in surgical training. (pp. 67-75). Gdansk, Poland: Via Medica.
Crebbin, W., Beasley, S. W., & Watters, D. A. K. (2013). Teaching and assessing clinical decision making in surgical trainees. In M. Berg (Ed.), Cutting edges in surgical training. (pp. 59-65). Gdansk, Poland: Via Medica.
Chapter in Book - Other
Beasley, S. W. (2013). Vitellointestinal (omphalomesenteric) duct anomalies. In L. Spitz & A. G. Coran (Eds.), Operative pediatric surgery. (7th ed.) (pp. 445-457). Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press.
Journal - Research Article
Beasley, S. W. (2013). The challenges facing training in pediatric surgery worlwide. Frontiers in Pediatrics, 1, 24. doi: 10.3389/fped.2013.00024
Oldfield, Z., Beasley, S. W., Smith, J., Anthony, A., & Watt, A. (2013). Correlation of selection scores with subsequent assessment scores during surgical training. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 83(6), 412-416. doi: 10.1111/ans.12176
Beasley, S. W., & Hardware, N. (2013). Influence of the Surgical Education and Training programme on the Fellowship Examination. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 83(6), 438-440. doi: 10.1111/ans.12192
Beasley, S. W., Wannan, C., & Hardware, N. (2013). Justification and implications of the introduction of an expanded Close Marking System for the Fellowship Examination. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 83(6), 444-447. doi: 10.1111/ans.12191
Beasley, S. W., Lander, R., Brooks, A. J., & Hardware, N. (2013). Formal examiner training reflects the increased expertise required of RACS examiners. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 83(6), 441-443. doi: 10.1111/ans.12203
Crebbin, W., Beasley, S. W., & Watters, D. A. K. (2013). Clinical decision making: How surgeons do it. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 83(6), 422-428. doi: 10.1111/ans.12180
Journal - Research Other
Beasley, S. W., & Skinner, A. M. (2013). Modified Scharli technique for the very long gap esophageal atresia [Operative technique]. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 48(11), 2351-2353. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2013.08.005
Beasley, S. W. (2013). A common surgical curriculum for ASEAN nations has its risks. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 83(7-8), 590. doi: 10.1111/ans.12263
Taghavi, K., & Beasley, S. (2013). The ex utero intrapartum treatment (EXIT) procedure: Application of a new therapeutic paradigm. Journal of Paediatrics & Child Health, 49(9), E420-E427. doi: 10.1111/jpc.12223
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Kodikara, H., Beasley, S., & Haider, N. (2013). Median raphe cysts as part of the spectrum of low anorectal malformations. 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. 179-180). Retrieved from http://www.paps2013.com.au/
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/
Beasley, S., & Borzi, P. (2013). The changing role and implications of a summative assessment taken at the completion of paediatrics surgical training. 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. 139). Retrieved from http://www.paps2013.com.au/
Brooks, A., Beasley, S., & Lander, R. (2013). Minimizing bias in the Fellowship examination. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 83(Suppl. 1), (pp. 88). doi: 10.1111/ans.12158
Lander, R., Beasley, S., & Brooks, A. (2013). Close marking in the final Fellowship examination: The advantages of increasing the number of marking points. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 83(Suppl. 1), (pp. 88). doi: 10.1111/ans.12158
Beasley, S., Lander, R., & Brooks, A. (2013). How to pass the Fellowship examination: Everything a fellow needs to know. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 83(Suppl. 1), (pp. 88). doi: 10.1111/ans.12158
Oldfield, Z., Beasley, S., Smith, J., Watt, A., & Anthony, A. (2013). Improving trainee selection has potential to improve the efficiency of training. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 83(Suppl. 1), (pp. 88). doi: 10.1111/ans.12158
Millar, J., Beasley, S., & Strang, J. (2013). Opportunities to improve outcomes for intussusception in provincial hospitals. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 83(Suppl. 1), (pp. 74). doi: 10.1111/ans.12153
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Beasley, S. (2013, July). Consistent standards across training boards and across countries. Keynote presentation at the 2nd World Congress on Surgical Training (Surgicon), Gothenburg, Sweden.
Beasley, S. (2013, July). The imperative on metrics in assessment and surgical training: Validation of metric based training and assessment in a national surgical training program. Keynote presentation at the 2nd World Congress on Surgical Training (Surgicon), Gothenburg, Sweden.
2012
Chapter in Book - Research
Beasley, S., & Day, A. (2012). Abdominal pain and vomiting. In M. South & D. Isaacs (Eds.), Practical paediatrics. (7th ed.) (pp. 706-714). Edinburgh, UK: Churchill Livingstone.
King, S. K., & Beasley, S. W. (2012). Surgical conditions in the newborn. In M. South & D. Isaacs (Eds.), Practical paediatrics. (7th ed.) (pp. 375-379). Edinburgh, UK: Churchill Livingstone.
King, S. K., & Beasley, S. W. (2012). Surgical conditions in older children. In M. South & D. Isaacs (Eds.), Practical paediatrics. (7th ed.) (pp. 266-274). Edinburgh, UK: Churchill Livingstone.
Beasley, S. W. (2012). Torticollis. In A. G. Goran, N. S. Adzick, T. M. Krummel, J.-M. Laberge, R. C. Shamberger & A. A. Caldamone (Eds.), Pediatric surgery (Vol. 1). (7th ed.) (pp. 763-767). Elsevier Saunders.
Journal - Research Article
Buddicom, E., Jamieson, A., Beasley, S. W., & King, S. (2012). Perianal abscess in children: Aiming for optimal management. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 82(1-2), 60-62. doi: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.2011.05941.x
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 Other
Lopez, R. N., & Beasley, S. W. (2012). Testicular torsion: Potential pitfalls in its diagnosis and management. Journal of Paediatrics & Child Health, 48(2), E30-E32. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1754.2011.02205.x
Bruijnen, C. J. P., Vogels, H. D. E., & Beasley, S. W. (2012). Age at orchidopexy as an indicator of the quality of regional child health services. Journal of Paediatrics & Child Health, 48(7), 556-559. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1754.2011.02202.x
Beasley, S. W. (2012). Are changes in referral patterns always justified? ANZ Journal of Surgery, 82(9), 572-573. doi: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.2012.06173.x
Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles
Beasley, S. (2012). Examiners workshops: Where the real work gets done. Surgical News, 13(2), 29.
Beasley, S. (2012). Improving the validity of the Fellowship examination. Surgical News, 13(1), 38-39.
Beasley, S., & Robertson, S. (2012). Re: Currarinot triade. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 82(9), 659. doi: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.2012.06158.x
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
Yoshida, A., Chitcholtan, K., Evans, J. J., Nock, V., & Beasley, S. W. (2012). In vitro tissue engineering of smooth muscle sheets with peristalsis using a murine induced pluripotent stem cell line. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 47(2), (pp. 329-335). doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2011.11.027
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Brooks, A., Lander, R., Beasley, S., & Hardware, N. (2012). Understanding the new expanded Close Marking System for the Fellowship examination: Why it is being introduced and how it improves the quality of the examination. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 82(Suppl. 1), (pp. 160). doi: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.2012.06069.x
Lander, R., Brooks, A., Beasley, S., & Hardware, N. (2012). Competence, pass marks and standard setting for the RACS final Fellowship examination. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 82(Suppl. 1), (pp. 161). doi: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.2012.06069.x
Beasley, S., Lander, R., Brooks, A., & Hardware, N. (2012). The new examiners' training course: A response to recognition of the increasing expertise required of examiners for the Fellowship examination. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 82(Suppl. 1), (pp. 160). doi: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.2012.06069.x
Beasley, S. (2012). How our behaviour influences surgical outcomes. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 82(Suppl. 1), (pp. 151). doi: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.2012.06066.x
Lopez, R. N., & Beasley, S. W. (2012). How testicular salvage data may influence future management of perinatal torsion of the testis. New Zealand Medical Journal, 125(1352). Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Beasley, S. (2012, August). How to get the best out of meetings & courses. Verbal presentation at the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) Annual Scientific Meeting: Surgery: A Life of Learning, Queenstown, New Zealand.
Beasley, S. (2012, September). UDT update. Verbal presentation at the Percy Pease Inaugural Symposium, Auckland, New Zealand.
Beasley, S. (2012, May). How our behaviour influences surgical outcomes. Plenary presentation at the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) 81st Annual Scientific Congress, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Beasley, S. (2012, May). Professional excellence: Development of communication and leadership skills. Verbal presentation at the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) 81st Annual Scientific Congress, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
2011
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
Spears, C., King, S., Sharples, A., & Beasley, S. (2011). Ranitidine may modify the biochemical disturbance in hypertrophic pyloric stenosis [Letter to the editor]. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 81(6), 485-486. doi: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.2011.05761.x
Beasley, S. W. (2011). [Review of the book Ashcraft’s Pediatric Surgery. 5th edition.]. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 81(11), 840. doi: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.2011.05883.x
Welsh, F., Gilkison, W., & Beasley, S. (2011). Spigelian hernia secondary to trauma in an adult patient [Letter]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 124(1339). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/124-1339/4805/content.pdf
Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles
Beasley, S. (2011). Blue-printing the Fellowship examination: What does this mean? Surgical News, 12(3), 29.
Beasley, S. (2011). [Review of the book Hinman's atlas of pediatric urologic surgery]. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 81, 197-198.
Beasley, S. (2011). What does the Fellowship examination assess? Surgical News, 12(2), 3.
Beasley, S. (2011). How the Fellowship examinations are organised. Surgical News, 12(7), 26.
Beasley, S. (2011). Providing better support for examiners. Surgical News, 12(1), 24.
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
Beasley, S. W., McBride, C., & Pearson, M. L. (2011). Use of the operative logbook to monitor trainee progress, and evaluate operative supervision provided by accredited training posts. Surgeon, 9(Suppl. 1), (pp. S14-S15). doi: 10.1016/j.surge.2010.11.012
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Yoshida, A., Beasley, S., Chitcholtan, K., & Evans, J. (2011). iPSCell differentiation into gut as precursor to in vitro bowel reconstitution may obviate need for bowel transplantation. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 81(Suppl. 1), (pp. A40). doi: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.2011.05733.x
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Beasley, S. (2011, August). Surgical red flags in zero to twos. Verbal presentation at the George Abbott Symposium, Christchurch, New Zealand.
Beasley, S. (2011, November). Montgomery Spencer Oration. Verbal presentation at the Paediatric Society of New Zealand 63rd Annual Scientific Meeting, Auckland, New Zealand.
Beasley, S. (2011, September). The new RACS training structure. Keynote presentation at the 1st World Congress on Surgical Training, Gothenburg, Sweden.
Other - Edited Journal
Beasley, S. W. (Ed.). (2011). Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health. [Journal Editor].
Beasley, S. W. (Ed.). (2011). ANZ Journal of Surgery, 81(11) [Speciality Editor: Paediatric Surgery]. [Journal Section Editor].
2010
Chapter in Book - Other
Beasley, S. W. (2010). New Zealand and the South Pacific. In R. Carachi, D. G. Young & C. Buyukunal (Eds.), A history of surgical paediatrics. (pp. 355-380). Singapore: World Scientific.
Beasley, S. W. (2010). Chylothorax. In D. K. Gupta, S. Sharma & R. G. Azizkhan (Eds.), Pediatric surgery: Diagnosis and management (Vol. 1). (pp. 491-494). New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers, Medical Publishers.
Journal - Research Article
Vogels, H. D. E., Bruijnen, C. J. P., & Beasley, S. W. (2010). Establishing benchmarks for the outcome of herniotomy in children. British Journal of Surgery, 97(7), 1135-1139. doi: 10.1002/bjs.7041
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
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 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 - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles
Beasley, S. (2010). Fellows respond without fault. Surgical News, 11(10), 30.
Beasley, S. (2010). Fellowship examination workshop. Surgical News, 11(8), 8.
Beasley, S. (2010). The virtues of examiners. Surgical News, 11(9), 15.
Beasley, S., & Edwards, M. (2010). Has SET changed how we examine? Surgical News, 11(5), 14.
Gough, I. R., Civil, I. D., Beasley, S. W., Barraclough, B. H., & Hillis, D. J. (2010). The private hospital: A potential surgical training ground [Letter]. Medical Journal of Australia, 192(3), 175-176.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Beasley, S. (2010, August). Acute surgical problems: New and future trends. Verbal presentation at the George Abbott Symposium, Christchurch, New Zealand.
Beasley, S. (2010, May). Assessment and evaluation of operative logbooks. Verbal presentation at the International Conference on Surgical Education and Training, Dublin, Ireland.
Finnis, N., Pfeifer, M., Beasley, S., & Fraundorfer, M. (2010, August). Issues for neurosurgery, vascular surgery, paediatric surgery and urology. Verbal presentation at the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting: Challenges in Acute Care, Queenstown, New Zealand.
2009
Chapter in Book - Research
Beasley, S. (2009). Congenital malformations. In D. H. Parikh, D. C. G. Crabbe, A. W. Auldist & S. S. Rothenberg (Eds.), Pediatric thoracic surgery. (pp. 281-312). London: Springer. doi: 10.1007/b136543
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
Srivastava, V., Mandhan, P., Pringle, K., Morreau, P., Beasley, S., & Samarakkody, U. (2009). Rising incidence of gastroschisis and exomphalos in New Zealand. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 44, 551-555. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2008.09.025
Journal - Research Other
King, S. K., & Beasley, S. W. (2009). Should we seek a fistula-in-ano when draining a perianal abscess? [Editorial comment]. Journal of Paediatrics & Child Health, 46(5), 273-274. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1754.2009.01694.x
Beasley, S. W. (2009). Driveway accidents in New Zealand [Editorial]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 122(1298). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/122-1298/3681/content.pdf
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Vogels, H. D. E., Bruijnen, C. J. P., & Beasley, S. W. (2009, June). Establishing benchmarks for the outcome of herniotomy in children. Verbal presentation at the Joint Congress of the European Paediatric Surgeons’ Association (EUPSA) and the British Association of Paediatric Surgery (BAPS), Graz, Austria.
2008
Edited Book - Other
Hutson, J. M., O'Brien, M., Woodward, A. A., & Beasley, S. W. (Eds.). (2008). Jones' clinical paediatric surgery: Diagnosis and management (6th ed.). Malden, MA: Blackwell, 336p. doi: 10.1097/sla.0b013e31818b7595
Journal - Research Article
Bruijnen, C. J. P., Vogels, H. D. E., & Beasley, S. W. (2008). Review of the extent to which orchidopexy is performed at the optimal age: Implications for health services. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 78(11), 1006-1009. doi: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.2008.04745.x
Beasley, S. W. (2008). Monopolar diathermy dissection made easy. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 78(12), 1119-1121. doi: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.2008.04763.x
McBride, C. A., & Beasley, S. W. (2008). Morgagni's hernia: Believing is seeing. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 78(9), 739-744. doi: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.2008.04641.x
Journal - Research Other
Beasley, S. W. (2008). Incomplete understanding of incomplete descent [Editorial]. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 78(11), 937. doi: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.2008.04706.x
Wickramaratne, H., & Beasley, S. (2008). Legionnaires' disease and the risk of burns in children [Letter]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 121(1268). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/121-1268/2911/content.pdf
Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles
Beasley, S. W. (2008). Changing face of rural paediatric surgery [Perspective]. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 78(8), 632-633. doi: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.2008.04600.x
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
McBride, C. A., & Beasley, S. W. (2008). Use of the trainee summary of operative experience to demonstrate the characteristics of training provided by institutions and individual surgeons. Proceedings of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons 77th Annual Scientific Congress. Retrieved from http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/racs2008/abstract.asp?id=71527
Arsic, D., Sullivan, M. J., Beasley, S. W., & Mandhan, P. (2008). Evidence that sonic hedgehog play a pivotal role in the development of gut. Proceedings of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons 77th Annual Scientific Congress. Retrieved from http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/racs2008/abstract.asp?id=71531
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
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
McBride, C. A., & Beasley, S. W. (2008). Use of the trainee summary of operative experience to demonstrate the characteristics of training provided by institutions and individual surgeons. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 78(Suppl. 1), (pp. A92-A93). doi: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.2008.04509.x
Arsic, D., Sullivan, M. J., Beasley, S. W., & Mandhan, P. (2008). Evidence that sonic hedgehog play a pivotal role in the development of the gut. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 78(Suppl. 1), (pp. A93). doi: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.2008.04509.x
Azzie, G., Bickler, S., Farmer, D., & Beasley, S. (2008). Partnerships for developing pediatric surgical care in low-income countries. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 43(12), (pp. 2273-2274). [Abstract]
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Beasley, S. (2008, August). Surgical options in urinary reflux. Verbal presentation at the George Abbott Symposium, Christchurch, New Zealand.
Beasley, S. (2008, August). Inguinal scrotal dilemmas. Verbal presentation at the George Abbott Symposium, Christchurch, New Zealand.
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.
Beasley, S. (2008, May). The initial assessment and investigation of infants born with oesophageal atresia and anorectal malformations. Keynote presentation at the International Symposium on Neonatal Surgery, Guanzhou, China.
Beasley, S. (2008, May). Advances in our understanding of the management of Wilm's tumour. 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.
2007
Chapter in Book - Other
Beasley, S. W. (2007). Acute neonatal surgical conditions. In D. M. Roberton & M. South (Eds.), Practical paediatrics. (6th ed.) (pp. 378-382). Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
Beasley, S. W. (2007). Common surgical conditions in children. In D. M. Roberton & M. South (Eds.), Practical paediatrics. (6th ed.) (pp. 263-272). Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
Beasley, S. W. (2007). Abdominal pain and vomiting in children. In D. M. Roberton & M. South (Eds.), Practical paediatrics. (6th ed.) (pp. 713-721). Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
Journal - Research Article
Elder, M., Steven, D., Beasley, S., & Wium, D. (2007). Unplanned overnight hospital admission after strabismus surgery. New Zealand Medical Journal, 120(1260). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/120-1260/2681/content.pdf
Mandhan, P., Sullivan, M., Quan, Q. B., & Beasley, S. (2007). The contribution of the sonic hedgehog cascade in the development of the enteric nervous system in fetal rats with anorectal malformations. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 42, 2080-2085. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2007.08.036
Journal - Research Other
Arsić, D., Beasley, S. W., & Sullivan, M. J. (2007). Switched-on Sonic hedgehog: A gene whose activity extends beyond fetal development - to oncogenesis. Journal of Paediatrics & Child Health, 43, 421-423.
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Arsic, D., Sullivan, M. J., & Beasley, S. W. (2007). Sonic hedgehog pathway: A possible therapeutic target for hepatoblastoma. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 77(Suppl. 1), (pp. A58). doi: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.2007.04125_12.x
Beasley, S. W. (2007). Best practice management of intussusception in rural centres: How to minimise morbidity and mortality. Proceedings of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons 76th Annual Scientific Congress. Retrieved from http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/racs2007/
Beasley, S. W. (2007). The value of clinical indicators in setting standards or improving clinical outcomes. Proceedings of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons 76th Annual Scientific Congress. Retrieved from http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/racs2007/
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/
Skinner, A. M., Hamill, J., Samarakkody, U., Kim, E., Bowkett, B., & Beasley, S. (2007). Paediatric gun shot injuries in New Zealand: A demographic analysis of an avoidable cause of significant child morbidity. Proceedings of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons 76th Annual Scientific Congress. Retrieved from http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/racs2007/
Jefferies, H. M., Beasley, S. W., Blakelock, R. T., Kyle, B. V., & Dixon, A. P. (2007). Factors influencing the timing of the exit procedure for obstructing fetal neck masses. Proceedings of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons 76th Annual Scientific Congress. Retrieved from http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/racs2007/
Arsic, D., Sullivan, M. J., & Beasley, S. W. (2007). Sonic hedgehog pathway: A possible therapeutic target for hepatoblastoma. Proceedings of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons 76th Annual Scientific Congress. Retrieved from http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/racs2007/
Quan, Q. B., Sullivan, M. J., Beasley, S. W., & Mandhan, P. (2007). Development of the urinary bladder in ETU-exposed fetal rats is affected by downregulation of shh and its target genescages. Proceedings of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons 76th Annual Scientific Congress. Retrieved from http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/racs2007/
Yu, T., Morreau, P., Beasley, S., Brown, S., Samarakkody, U., & Mandhan, P. (2007). Long-term outcome of biliary atresia in New Zealand. Proceedings of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons 76th Annual Scientific Congress. Retrieved from http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/racs2007/
McBride, C. A., & Beasley, S. W. (2007). Can the trainee operative logbook be used as an assessment tool of the level of supervision provided by training centres? Proceedings of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons 76th Annual Scientific Congress. Retrieved from http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/racs2007/
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
Beasley, S. W. (2007). The value of clinical indicators in setting standards or improving clinical outcomes. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 77(Suppl. 1), (pp. A81). doi: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.2007.04129_21.x
McBride, C. A., & Beasley, S. W. (2007). Can the trainee operative logbook be used as an assessment tool of the level of supervision provided by training centres? ANZ Journal of Surgery, 77(Suppl. 1), (pp. A81). doi: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.2007.04129_19.x
Beasley, S. W. (2007). Best practice management of intussusception in rural centres: How to minimise morbidity and mortality. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 77(Suppl. 1), (pp. A74). doi: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.2007.04128_2.x
Skinner, A. M., Hamill, J., Samarakkody, U., Kim, E., Bowkett, B., & Beasley, S. (2007). Paediatric gun shot injuries in New Zealand: A demographic analysis of an avoidable cause of significant childhood morbidity. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 77(Suppl. 1), (pp. A59). doi: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.2007.04125_15.x
Jefferies, H. M., Beasley, S. W., Blakelock, R. T., Kyle, B. V., & Dixon, A. P. (2007). Factors influencing the timing of the exit procedure for obstructing fetal neck masses. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 77(Suppl. 1), (pp. A58). doi: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.2007.04125_14.x
Quan, Q. B., Sullivan, M. J., Beasley, S. W., & Mandhan, P. (2007). Development of the urinary bladder in ETU-exposed fetal rats is affected by downregulation of shh and its target genescages. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 77(Suppl. 1), (pp. A58). doi: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.2007.04125_13.x
Yu, T., Morreau, P., Beasley, S., Brown, S., Samarakkody, U., & Mandhan, P. (2007). Long-term outcome of biliary atresia in New Zealand. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 77(Suppl. 1), (pp. A57). doi: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.2007.04125_6.x
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Mandhan, P., Sullivan, M., Quan, Q. B., & Beasley, S. (2007, April). The contribution of the sonic hedgehog cascade in the development of the enteric nervous system in fetal rats with anorectal malformations. Verbal presentation at the 40th Annual Meeting of the Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons and the Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australasian Association of Pediatric Surgeons, Queenstown, New Zealand.
Beasley, S. (2007, October). Clinical implications of the structural urinary tract abnormalities seen in the VATER association. Verbal presentation at the Paediatric Urology Club Meeting, Canberra, Australia.
Beasley, S., & Kempthorne, P. (2007, November). [Surgical Forum]. Verbal presentation at the Paediatric Society of New Zealand 59th Annual Scientific Meeting, Christchurch, New Zealand.
Beasley, S. W. (2007, May). Surgical standards. Verbal presentation at the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons 76th Annual Scientific Congress, Christchurch, New Zealand.
Other Research Output
Beasley, S. (2007, March) Outback to outreach: Progress towards improving the surgical care of children. RC Godfrey Oration, Perth, Australia. [Invited Presentation].
2006
Chapter in Book - Other
Beasley, S. W. (2006). Esophageal atresia: Surgical aspects. In M. D. Stringer, K. T. Oldham & P. D. E. Mouriquand (Eds.), Pediatric surgery and urology: Long-term outcomes. (2nd ed.) (pp. 192-207). Cambridge University Press.
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.
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.
Mandhan, P., Quan, Q. B., Beasley, S., & Sullivan, M. (2006). Sonic hedgehog, BMP4, and Hox genes in the development of anorectal malformations in Ethylenethiourea-exposed fetal rats. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 41, 2041-2045.
Hamill, J., & Beasley, S. W. (2006). Training in paediatric trauma: The problem of safer societies. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 76, 596-599.
Mandhan, P., Qi, B. Q., Keenan, J. I., Ismail, S., Beasley, S. W., & Sullivan, M. J. (2006). Counterstaining improves visualization of the myenteric plexus in immunolabelled whole-mount preparations. Journal of Fluorescence, 16, 655-658.
Mandhan, P., Beasley, S., Hale, T., Ellmers, L., Roake, J., & Sullivan, M. (2006). Sonic hedgehog expression in the development of hindgut in ETU-exposed fetal rats. Pediatric Surgery International, 22, 31-36.
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Mandhan, P., Beasley, S., Hale, T., Ellmers, L., Roake, J., & Sullivan, M. (2006). Expression of sonic hedgehog cascade during hindgut development. New Zealand Medical Journal, 119(1236). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/119-1236/2044/content.pdf
2005
Edited Book - Research
Najmaldin, A., Rothenberg, S., Crabbe, D. C. G., & Beasley, S. (Eds.). (2005). Operative endoscopy and endoscopic surgery in infants and children. London: Hodder Arnold, 496p.
Chapter in Book - Research
Beasley, S. W. (2005). Acquired conditions of the anorectum and perineum. In D. M. Burge, D. M. Griffiths, H. A. Steinbrecher & R. A. Wheeler (Eds.), Paediatric surgery. (2nd ed.) London: Hodder Arnold.
Beasley, S. W. (2005). Oesophageal atresia and tracheo-oesophageal fistual. In D. M. Burge, D. M. Griffiths, H. A. Steinbrecher & R. A. Wheeler (Eds.), Paediatric surgery. (2nd ed.) London: Hodder Arnold.
Beasley, S. (2005). Anti-reflux surgery - Nissen fundoplication. In A. Najmaldin, S. Rothenberg, D. C. G. Crabbe & S. Beasley (Eds.), Operative endoscopy and endoscopic surgery in infants and children. London: Hodder Arnold.
Beasley, S. (2005). ACE procedure. In A. Najmaldin, S. Rothenberg, D. C. G. Crabbe & S. Beasley (Eds.), Operative endoscopy and endoscopic surgery in infants and children. London: Hodder Arnold.
Beasley, S. (2005). Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy. In A. Najmaldin, S. Rothenberg, D. C. G. Crabbe & S. Beasley (Eds.), Operative endoscopy and endoscopic surgery in infants and children. London: Hodder Arnold.
Journal - Research Article
Mandhan, P., Qi, B.-Q., & Beasley, S. W. (2005). Aberrations of the intrinsic innervation of the anorectum in fetal rats with anorectal malformations. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 40, 397-402.
Schader, I., Robertson, S., Maoate, K., & Beasley, S. (2005). Hereditary thyroglossal duct cysts. Pediatric Surgery International, 21(7), 593-594.
Chen, Y. E., Beasley, S., Grimwood, K., and the New Zealand Rotavirus Study Group, including Hook, S. (2005). Intussusception and rotavirus associated hospitalisation in New Zealand. Archives of Disease in Childhood, 90, 1077-1081. doi: 10.1136/adc.2005.074104
Journal - Research Other
Beasley, S. W., & McBride, C. A. (2005). The risk of metachronus (asynchronous) contralateral torsion following perinatal torsion [Letter]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 118(1218). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/118-1218/1575/content.pdf
Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles
Beasley, S. (2005). Circumcision: Certain controversy over uncertain origins [Editorial]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 118(1218). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/118-1218/1555/content.pdf
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
Arsic, D., & Beasley, S. W. (2005). New perspectives on our understanding of the processes that cause esophageal atresia. Proceedings of the Conference on the Pathobiology and Treatment of Esophageal Atresia and GE Reflux Disease. (pp. 11-16). Phoenix, AZ. [Full Paper]
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Beasley, S. (2005). of paediatric surgery in Australasia. Proceedings of the Australasian Association of Paediatric Surgeons Conference. (pp. 47). [Abstract]
Beasley, S. (2005). Early versus late extubation after tracheo-oesophageal fistula repair. Proceedings of the Australasian Association of Paediatric Surgeons Conference. (pp. 25). [Abstract]
McBride, C., & Beasley, S. (2005). An objective approach to the management of neonatal torsion. Proceedings of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Conference. (pp. 43). [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]
Beasley, S. (2005). Factors which influence the uncertainties of workforce requirements in paediatric surgery in New Zealand. Proceedings of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Conference. (pp. 44). [Abstract]
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Mandhan, P. L., Beasley, S., Hale, T., & Sullivan, M. (2005, September). Expression of sonic hedgehog and downstream genes during the development of hindgut of ETU exposed fetal rats. Verbal presentation at the 18th International Symposium of Paediatric Surgical Research, Stockholm.
2004
Journal - Research Article
Qi, B.-Q., Beasley, S. W., & Arsic, D. (2004). Abnormalities of the vertebral column and ribs associated with anorectal malformations. Pediatric Surgery International, 20(7), 529-533.
Arsic, D., Cameron, V., Ellmers, L., Quan, Q. B., Keenan, J., & Beasley, S. (2004). Adriamycin disruption of the Shh-Gli pathway is associated with abnormalities of foregut development. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 39(12), 1747-1753.
Beasley, S. W., Williams, A. K., Qi, B.-Q., & Vleesch Dubois, V. N. (2004). The development of the proximal oesophageal pouch in the adriamycin rat model of oesophageal atresia with tracheo-oesophageal fistula. Pediatric Surgery International, 20, 548-550.
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 Other
Chen, E., Grimwood, K., & Beasley, S. (2004). Operative rates for acute intussusception in New Zealand [Letter]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 117(1202). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/117-1202/1085/content.pdf
Beasley, S. (2004). Intussusception. Pediatric Radiology, 34, 302-304.
Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles
Beasley, S. W. (2004). [Review of the book Manual of neonatal surgical intensive care]. Journal of Paediatrics & Child Health, 40, 243.
Beasley, S. W. (2004). [Reply to letter to the editor]. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 39, 249-250.
Beasley, S. W. (2004). [Review of the book Imaging in paediatric urology]. Journal of Paediatrics & Child Health, 40, 158-159.
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Arsic, D., Qi, B.-Q., & Beasley, S. W. (2004). Confirmation of the critical role of sonic hedgehog gene and protein and the SHH-GLI pathway in foregut development. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Surgery, 74(Suppl.), (pp. A92). [Abstract]
Mandhan, P. L., Beasley, S. W., Quan, Q. B., Keenan, J., Ismail, S., & Sullivan, M. (2004). Counterstaining improves visualization of the myenteric plexus in immunolabelled whole-mount preparations. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Surgery, 74(Suppl.), (pp. A87-A88). [Abstract]
Mandhan, P. L., Quan, Q. B., & Beasley, S. W. (2004). Similarities in the aberrations of the intrinsic innervation of the foregut and hindgut in fetal rats developing oesophageal atresia and imperforate anus. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Surgery, 74(Suppl.), (pp. A88). [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]
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]
Beasley, S. W., & Sullivan, M. (2004). Understanding the genetics of pancreatoblastoma, an embryonal tumour with similarities to Wilms tumours, hepatoblastoma and rhabdomyosarcoma. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Surgery, 74(Suppl.), (pp. A90). [Abstract]
2003
Chapter in Book - Other
Beasley, S. W. (2003). Intussusception. In P. Puri (Ed.), Newborn surgery. (2nd ed.) (pp. 557-560). London: Arnold.
Journal - Research Article
Arsic, D., Keenan, J. I., Quan, Q., & Beasley, S. W. (2003). Differences in the levels of Sonic hedgehog protein during early foregut development caused by exposure to Adriamycin give clues to the role of the Shh gene in oesophageal atresia. Pediatric Surgery International, 19, 463-466.
Munro, A. R., Beasley, S. W., Pattemore, P. K., & Fraser, R. (2003). Fatal late onset necrotising enterocolitis in a term infant: Atypical Kawasaki disease or polyarteritis nodosa of infancy? Journal of Paediatrics & Child Health, 39, 555-557.
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.
Qi, B.-Q., Beasley, S. W., & Frizelle, F. A. (2003). Evidence that the notochord may be pivotal in the development of sacral and anorectal malformations. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 38(9), 1310-1316.
Wakeman, C., Beasley, S., Pearson, S., Frizelle, F., Gooding, A., Sharr, J., & Dobbs, B. (2003). Liver injury in children: Causes, patterns and outcomes. New Zealand Medical Journal, 116(1178). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/116-1178/515/content.pdf
Journal - Research Other
Blakelock, R. T., & Beasley, S. W. (2003). Infection and the gut. Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, 12(4), 265-274.
Azzie, G., & Beasley, S. W. (2003). Diagnosis and treatment of foregut duplications. Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, 12(1), 46-54.
Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles
Beasley, S. W. (2003). Surgical directives: Pediatric surgery [Book review]. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 73, 1071.
Beasley, S. W. (2003). Review of the book Laparoscopy in children. Journal of Paediatrics & Child Health, 39(8), 642.
Beasley, S. W. (2003). [Review of the book Surgery of the liver, bile ducts and pancreas in children. Journal of Paediatrics & Child Health, 39(4), 323.
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Wakeman, C., Beasley, S. W., Frizelle, F. A., Gooding, A., Sharr, J., & Dobbs, B. (2003). Liver injury in children: Causes, patterns and outcomes. New Zealand Medical Journal, 116(1168). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/116-1168/308/content.pdf
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Beasley, S. W., Arsic, D., Keenan, J. I., & Quan, Q. (2003, May). Disruption of Shh Gli signalling pathway associated with abnormal foregut development. Verbal presentation at the 36th Annual Meeting of the Pacific Association of Pediatri Surgeons with Australasian Association of Paediatric Surgeons, Australia.
2002
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.
Pole, R. J., Qi, B.-Q., & Beasley, S. W. (2002). Patterns of apoptosis during degeneration of the pronephros and mesonephros. Journal of Urology, 167(1), 269-271.
Arsic, D., Qi, B.-Q., & Beasley, S. W. (2002). Hedgehog in the Human: A possible explanation for the VATER association. Journal of Paediatrics & Child Health, 38(2), 117-121.
Vleesch Dubois, V. N., Qi, B.-Q., & Beasley, S. W. (2002). Abnormal branching and regression of the notochord and its relationship to foregut abnormalities. European Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 12(2), 83-89.
Qi, B.-Q., Beasley, S. W., & Frizelle, F. A. (2002). Clarification of the processes that lead to anorectal malformations in the ETU- induced rat model of imperforate anus. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 37, 1305-1312.
Frizelle, F. A., Beasley, S. W., Roake, J. A., & Sykes, P. (2002). Specialisation within the specialty of general surgery; can the potential advantages be realised? New Zealand Medical Journal, 115, 295-298.
Journal - Research Other
Beasley, S. W. (2002). [Editorial: Why our children are not as safe as we think they are]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 115(1160).
Azzie, G., & Beasley, S. W. (2002). Colonic atresia: From suspicion to confirmation on pre-operative radiology. Journal of Paediatrics & Child Health, 38, 518-520.
Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles
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.
Beasley, S. W. (2002). Conditions of the penis in childhood. New Ethicals Journal, 5(9), 42-43.
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]
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]
Qi, B.-Q., Beasley, S. W., & Frizelle, F. A. (2002). The notocord may have a pivotal role in producing neural tube defects and anorectal malformations. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery. 72(Suppl.), (pp. A76). [Abstract]
Arsic, D., Keenan, J. I., Beasley, S. W., & Qi, B.-Q. (2002). Expression of SHH protein in the rat foregut varies according to the embryological stage. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery. 72(Suppl.), (pp. A76). [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]
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]
2001
Chapter in Book - Research
Beasley, S. W. (2001). Surgical problems. In K. Oates, K. Currow & W. Hu (Eds.), Child health: A practical manual for general practice. (pp. 280-304). Sydney: MacLennan and Petty.
Journal - Research Article
Qi, B. Q., Beasley, S. W., & Williams, A. K. (2001). Evidence of a common pathogenesis for foregut duplications and oesophageal atresia with tracheo-oesophageal fistula. Anatomical Record, 264(1), 93-100.
Williams, A. K., Qi, B. Q., & Beasley, S. W. (2001). Demonstration of abnormal notochord development by 3D reconstructive imaging in the rat model of eosophageal atresia. Pediatric Surgery International, 17, 21-24.
Reid, R. I., Kulkarni, M., & Beasley, S. W. (2001). The potential for improvement in outcome for children with intussusception diagnosed by enema in the South ISland. New Zealand Medical Journal, 114(1141), 441-443.
Lyall, P., & Beasley, S. W. (2001). Effect of neck flexion on oesophageal tension in the pig and its relevance to repaired oesophageal atresia. Pediatric Surgery International, 17, 193-195.
Pole, R. J., Qi, B.-Q., & Beasley, S. W. (2001). Abnormalities of the tracheal cartilage in the rat foetus with tracheo-oesophageal fistula or tracheal agenises induced by adriamycin. Pediatric Surgery International, 17, 25-28.
Wing, N. A., Findlay, F. J., Beasley, S. W., Frizelle, F. A., Dobbs, B. R., & Robertson, R. W. (2001). Does anorectal manometry predict clinical outcome after laparoscopic ACE procedures in children with spina bifida. Colorectal Disease, 3(3), 185-188. doi: 10.1046/j.1463-1318.2001.00231.x
Day, A. S., Beasley, S. W., Meads, A., & Abbott, G. D. (2001). Morbidity associated with gastrostomy placement in children demands an ongoing integrated approach to care. New Zealand Medical Journal, 114, 164-166.
Journal - Research Other
Beasley, S. W., & Macmillan, S. (2001). Reaffirming professionalism in medicine: Yet again [Letter]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 114(1143), 504.
2000
Journal - Research Article
Williams, A. K., Qi, B. Q., & Beasley, S. W. (2000). Temporo-spatial aberrations of apoptosis in the rat embryo developing esophageal atresia. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 35(11), 1617-1620.
Orford, J., Glasson, M., Beasley, S. W., Shi, E., Myers, N. A., & Cass, D. (2000). Oesophageal atresia in twins. Pediatric Surgery International, 16, 541-545.
Beasley, S. W., Diez-Pardo, J. A., Qi, B. Q., Tovar, J., & Xia, H. M. (2000). The contribution of the Adriamycin-induced rat model of the VATER Association to our understanding of congenital abnormalities and their embryogenesis. Pediatric Surgery International, 16, 465-472.
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.
Qi, B.-Q., Beasley, S. W., Williams, A. K., & Frizelle, F. A. (2000). Does the urorectal septum fuse with the cloacal membrane? Journal of Urology, 164, 2070-2072.
Qi, B.-Q., Beasley, S. W., Williams, A. K., & Frizelle, F. A. (2000). Apoptosis during regression of the tailgut and septation of the cloaca. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 35, 1556-1561.
Qi, B.-Q., Williams, A., Beasley, S. W., & Frizelle, F. A. (2000). Clarification of the process of separation of the cloaca into rectum and urogenital sinus in the rat embryo. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 35(12), 1810-1816.
Qi, B.-Q., & Beasley, S. W. (2000). The stages of normal tracheo-bronchial development in rat embryos: Resolution of a controversy. Development, Growth & Differentiation, 42(2), 145-153.
Connor, S. J., & Beasley, S. W. (2000). Comparison of complication rates for blunt and sharp trocar insertion with pigtail thoracostomy catheter in rabbits. Asian Journal of Surgery, 23(4), 281-284.
Beasley, S. W. (2000). The value of medical publications: To read them would à burden the memory to no useful purpose. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Surgery, 70, 870-874.
Abo-Hijleh, G., Qi, B.-Q., Williams, A. K., & Beasley, S. W. (2000). Development of the bones and synovial joints in the rat model of the VATER association. Journal of Orthopaedic Science, 5, 391-397.
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 Other
Williams, A. K., Qi, B. Q., & Beasley, S. W. (2000). The proximal oesophageal pouch develops late in the adriamycin rat model of oesophageal atresia [Abstract]. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Surgery, 70(Suppl.), A116.
Reid, R. I., Kulkarni, M., & Beasley, S. W. (2000). The potential for improvement in outcome of children with intussusception in the South Island [Abstract]. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Surgery, 70(Suppl.), A113.
Lyall, P. W., Qi, B. Q., & Beasley, S. W. (2000). Study of the effect of neck flexion on oesophageal tension in the pig and its relevance to repaired aesophageal atresia [Abstract]. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Surgery, 70(Suppl.), A117.
Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles
Beasley, S. W. (2000). Editorial: Can we improve our ability to diagnose correctly acute appendicitis? : Ultrasonography may complement clinical assessment in some patients. British Medical Journal, 321, 907-908.
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Williams, A. K., Qi, B.-Q., & Beasley, S. W. (2000). Demonstration of abnormal notochord development by 3D reconstructive imaging in the rat model of oesophageal atresia. New Zealand Medical Journal. 113, (pp. 231). [Abstract]
1999
Edited Book - Research
Hutson, J. M., Wooward, A. W., & Beasley, S. W. (Eds.). (1999). Jones' Clinical Paediatric Surgery: Diagnosis & Management, 5th Edition. Asia: Blackwell Science.
Journal - Research Article
Kimber, C. P., & Beasley, S. W. (1999). Limitations of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy in facilitating enteral nutrition in children: Review of the shortcomings of a new technique. Journal of Paediatrics & Child Health, 35, 427-431.
Myers, N. A., & Beasley, S. W. (1999). (Editorial) "Oesophageal atresia: in theory and in practice". Pediatric Surgery International, 15(1), 1.
Robertson, R. W., Lynch, A. C., Beasley, S. W., & Morreau, P. N. (1999). Early experience with the laparoscopic ACE procedure. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Surgery, 69, 308-310.
Qi, B. Q., & Beasley, S. W. (1999). Relationship of the notochord to foregut development in the fetal rat model of oesophageal atresia. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 34(11), 1593-1598.
Qi, B. Q., & Beasley, S. W. (1999). Communicating bronchopulmonary foregut malformations produced in the adriamycin-induced rat odel of esophageal atresia. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Surgery, 69, 56-59.
Qi, B. Q., & Beasley, S. W. (1999). Pathohistological study of adriamycin-induced tracheal agenesis in the fetal rat. Pediatric Surgery International, 15(1), 17-20.
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.
Lynch, A. C., Beasley, S. W., Robertson, R. W., & Morreau, P. N. (1999). Comparison of results of laparoscopis and open antegrade continence enema procedures. Pediatric Surgery International, 15, 343-346.
Bowkett, B., Beasley, S. W., & Myers, N. A. (1999). The frequency, significance and management of a right aortic arch in association with esophageal atresia. Pediatric Surgery International, 15(1), 28-31.
Beasley, S. W. (1999). The acutely painful scrotum in children: how to avoid the traps in diagnosis. New Zealand Medical Journal, 112, 375-376.
Beasley, S. W. (1999). Does post-operative ventilation have an effect on the integrity of the anastomosis in reparied oesophageal atresia. Journal of Paediatrics & Child Health, 35, 120-122.
Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles
Beasley, S. W. (1999). (Invited Commentary) Anorectal duplication: report of five cases. Asian Journal of Surgery, 22(3), 320.
Beasley, S. W. (1999). Is barium enema reduction safe and effective in patients with a long duration of intusussception? Pediatric Surgery International, 15, 596.
Beasley, S. W., Myers, N. A., & Auldist, A. W. (1999). Visualisation of the inferior pouch in oesophageal atresia without istula. Pediatric Surgery International, 15, 451.
1998
Chapter in Book - Research
Beasley, S. W. (1998). Common surgical conditions in children. In M. J. Robinson & D. M. Roberton (Eds.), Practical paediatrics. (5th ed.) (pp. 762-771). Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
Beasley, S. W. (1998). Abdominal pain and vomiting in children. In M. J. Robinson & D. M. Roberton (Eds.), Practical paediatrics. (5th ed.) (pp. 650-659). Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
Beasley, S. W. (1998). Oesophageal Atresia and Tracheo-Oesophageal Fistula. In J. Atwell (Ed.), Royal College of Surgeons Paediatric Surgery. (pp. 187-196). London: Edward Arnold.
Beasley, S. W. (1998). Torticollis. In J. A. O'Neill, M. Rowe, J. L. Grosfeld, E. Fonksalsrud & A. G. Coran (Eds.), Pediatric Surgery, 5th Edition. (pp. 773-778). Chicago: Year Book Medical Publishers.
Beasley, S. W. (1998). Abdominal Pain and Vomiting in Children. In M. J. Robinson & D. M. Roberton (Eds.), Practical Paediatrics, 4th Edition. (pp. 650-659). Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
Beasley, S. W. (1998). Acute Neonatal Surgical Conditions. In M. J. Robinson & D. M. Roberton (Eds.), Practical paediatrics. (4th ed.) (pp. 320-325). Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
Beasley, S. W. (1998). Common Surgical Conditions in Children. In M. J. Robinson & D. M. Roberton (Eds.), Practical Paediatrics, 4th Edition. (pp. 762-771). Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
Beasley, S. W. (1998). Esophageal Atresia - Surgical Aspects. In M. J. Stringer & K. T. Oldham (Eds.), Long term outcomes in Pediatric Surgery and Urology. (pp. 166-180). London: W B Saunders.
Beasley, S. W. (1998). Thoracic Injuries. In J. Atwell (Ed.), Royal College of Surgeons Paediatric Surgery. (pp. 692-695). London: Edward Arnold.
Beasley, S. W. (1998). Acquired conditions of the Anorectum and perineum. In J. Atwell (Ed.), Royal College of Surgeons Paediatric Surgery. (pp. 376-379). London: Edward Arnold.
Journal - Research Article
Beasley, S. W., & Qi, B. Q. (1998). Understanding tracheomalacia [annotation]. Journal of Paediatrics & Child Health, 34, 209-210.
Qi, B.-Q., & Beasley, S. W. (1998). Preliminary evidence that cell death may contribute to separation of the trachea from the primitive foregut in the rat embryo. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 33(11), 1660-1665.
Maoate, K., & Beasley, S. W. (1998). Perforation during gas reduction of intussusception. Pediatric Surgery International, 14(3), 168-170.
Choong, C. K., Kimble, R. M., Pease, P., & Beasley, S. W. (1998). Colo-colic intussusception in Henoch-Schonlein purpura. Pediatric Surgery International, 14(3), 173-174.
Choong, C. K. K., & Beasley, S. W. (1998). Intra-abdominal manifestation of Henoch-Schonlein purpura. Journal of Paediatrics & Child Health, 405-409.
Blakelock, R. T., & Beasley, S. W. (1998). The clinical implications of non-idiopathic intussusception. Pediatric Surgery International, 14(3), 163-167.
Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles
Beasley, S. W., & Myers, N. A. (1998). (Editorial) Intussusception: current views. Pediatric Surgery International, 14(3), 157.
Beasley, S. W. (1998). Hepatobiliary cystsadenoma with hyaline stroma. Pediatric Surgery International, 13(5-6), 462.
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Wing, N., Qi, B.-Q., Findlay, F., & Beasley, S. W. (1998). The relationship of tracheal agenesis to oesophageal atresia in the adriamycin-induced rat model. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery. 68 (Supp), (pp. A109). [Abstract]
Findlay, F., Wing, N., Robertson, R., & Beasley, S. (1998). Parental satisfaction and social aspects of antegrade colonic evacuation (ACE) in children with faecal incontinence. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 68(Suppl. S1), (pp. A108). doi: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.1998.tb07245.x
Myers, N. A. A., Croke, H., & Beasley, S. W. (1998). Computerisation of oesophageal atresia data - the plans, the problems, the progress. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery. 68 (Supp), (pp. A106). [Abstract]
1997
Chapter in Book - Research
Beasley, S. W. (1997). Esophageal atresia and tracheo-esophageal fistula. In K. T. Oldham, P. M. Colombani & R. P. Foglia (Eds.), Surgery of Infants and Children: Scientific Principles and Practice. (pp. 1021-1034). Philadelphia: Lippincott Raven Publishers.
Beasley, S. W. (1997). Vitellointestinal (omphalomesenteric) duct anomalies. In L. Spitz & A. G. Coran (Eds.), Concise Paediatric Surgery. (pp. 211-222). London: Chapman and Hall Medical.
Journal - Research Article
Myers, N. A., & Beasley, S. W. (1997). Foreign body impaction arising in adulthood: A result of neonatal repair of tracheo-oesophageal fistula and oesophageal atresia. Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, 79, 73.
Merei, J., Farmer, P., Hasthorpe, S., Qi, B. Q., Beasley, S. W., Myers, N. A., & Hutson, J. M. (1997). Timing and embryology of esophageal atresia and tracheo-esophageal fistula. Anatomical Record, 249(2), 240-248.
Beasley, S. W., Allen, M., & Myers, N. A. A. (1997). The effect of Down syndrome and other chromosomal abnormalities on survival and management in oesophageal atresia. Pediatric Surgery International, 12(8), 550-551.
Beasley, S. W. (1997). Safe technique for percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) in chidren. Revista de Cirugia Infantil, 7 (2), 91-94.
Bowen, J., & Beasley, S. W. (1997). Rare pulmonary manifestations of tuberous sclerosis in children. Pediatric Pulmonology, 23(2), 114-116.
Choong, C. K., Robertson, R. W., Beasley, S. W., & Frizelle, F. A. (1997). Congenital caecal cystic duplication presenting with caecal volvulus in an elderly woman. International Journal of Colorectal Disease, 12(4), 256-258.
Clarnette, T. D. D., & Beasley, S. W. (1997). Handlebar injuries in children: patterns and prevention. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Surgery, 67(6), 338-339.
Ellaway, C., & Beasley, S. W. (1997). Bezoar formation and malabsorption secondary to persistent dilatation and dysmotility of the duodenum after repair of proximal jejunal atresia. Pediatric Surgery International, 12(2/3), 190-191.
Mammen, A., Kailidasan, V., & Beasley, S. W. (1997). Rare pancreatic tumours in children (other than nesidioblastosis). Australian & New Zealand Journal of Surgery, 67(10), 720-721.
Qi, B., Merei, J., Farmer, P., Hasthorpe, S., Hutson, J. M., Myers, N. A. A., & Beasley, S. W. (1997). Tracheomalacia with esophageal atresia and tracheo-esophageal fistula in fetal rats. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 32(11), 1575-1579.
Qi, B., Merei, J., Farmer, P., Hasthorpe, S., Myers, N. A. A., Beasley, S. W., & Hutson, J. M. (1997). The vagus and recurrent laryngeal nerves in the rodent experimental model of escophageal atresia. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 32(11), 1580-1586.
Qi, B., Merei, J., Farmer, P., Hasthorpe, S., Myers, N. A., Beasley, S. W., & Hutson, J. M. (1997). Cardiovascular malformations in rat fetuses with oesophageal atresia and tracheo-oesphageal fistula induced by adriamycin. Pediatric Surgery International, 12(8), 556-564.
Stein, J. E., Beasley, S. W., & Phelan, E. M. (1997). The cost benefit of changing protocols in the management of intussusception. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Surgery, 67(6), 330-331.