Dr Kari Clifford

2026

Journal - Research Article

Woodfield, J., Clifford, K., Melhopt, C., Paddon, C., Haddow, J., & Binks, S. (2026). Integration of a patient-orientated eHealth intervention in the setting of an established enhanced recovery after surgery program can reduce complications and length of stay: An observational study. mHealth, 12, 4. doi: 10.21037/mhealth-25-41

Jones, G. T., Clifford, K., Hill, G. B., Thomas, K. N., Lesche, S., & Krysa, J. (2026). A novel infra-red fluorescence method to identify regions of superficial microvenous reflux in patients with chronic venous disease. Journal of Vascular Surgery: Venous & Lymphatic Disorders, 14(3), 102448. doi: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2026.102448

2025

Journal - Research Article

Clifford, K. A., Schmidt, E., Johnstone, J., & Krysa, J. (2025). Assessment of hard-To-heal lower leg wounds with near-infrared fluorescent imaging: A pilot cohort study. International Wound Journal, 22, e70723. doi: 10.1111/iwj.70723

Manasawala, A., Woodfield, J., Clifford, K., & Thompson Fawcett, M. (2025). The impact of metachronous colorectal neoplasia requiring surgery after cessation of colonoscopic surveillance at age 75. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 95(9), 1793-1799. doi: 10.1111/ans.70199

Simmonds, L., Krysa, J., Currie, A., & Clifford, K. A. (2025). A qualitative study of barriers and facilitators to compression stocking use in patients with chronic venous insufficiency. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 95, 778-783. doi: 10.1111/ans.19318

Journal - Research Other

Liu, A., Baldi, J. C., Woodfield, J. C., & Clifford, K. A. (2025). High-intensity interval training to improve cardiorespiratory fitness in a patient with frailty and multimorbidity: A case report. Physiotherapy Theory & Practice, 41(8), 1736-1744. doi: 10.1080/09593985.2025.2450609

2024

Journal - Research Article

Fleischl, W., Clifford, K., & Wright, D. (2024). Prevalence and outcomes of Hartmann's reversal following Hartmann's procedure in a regional center, a retrospective cohort study. Langenbeck's Archives of Surgery, 409, 369. doi: 10.1007/s00423-024-03558-8

Kee, R., Clifford, K., Maloney, J., Mangu, A., Cain, J., Memon, S., & Rahiri, J.-L. (2024). A retrospective cohort study of incidental abdominal aortic aneurysms on routine abdominal computed tomography scans in Te Tairāwhiti (2018-2019). New Zealand Medical Journal/Te ara tika o te hauora hapori, 137(1591), 30-40. Retrieved from https://www.nzmj.org.nz/

Hart, A., Clifford, K., & Thompson-Fawcett, M. (2024). Recurrence after transanal endoscopic microsurgery for benign and malignant rectal tumours: Experience of a single New Zealand centre. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 94, 412-417. doi: 10.1111/ans.18780

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Woodfield, J., Clifford, K., Baldi, J., Tait, W., & Campbell, H. (2024). Preoperative high intensity interval training (HIIT) improves patient fitness and surgical outcomes. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 94(Suppl. 1), GS072P. doi: 10.1111/ans.18951

Woodfield, J., Clifford, K., Manasawala, A., & Thompson-Fawcett, M. (2024). The impact of stopping surveillance screening at 75 in patients with a previous diagnosis of colorectal cancer. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 94(Suppl. 1), CR098P. doi: 10.1111/ans.18951

Young-Gough, A., Woodfield, J., Rudland, J., Thompson-Fawcett, M., Clifford, K., & Harold, F. (2024). The impact of improving clinical feedback and encouraging learner self regulation. Proceedings of the Australian & New Zealand Association for Health Professional Educators (ANZAHPE) Conference. 450. Retrieved from https://www.anzahpe.org/

2023

Journal - Research Article

Clifford, K., Woodfield, J. C., Tait, W., Campbell, H. A., & Baldi, J. C. (2023). Association of preoperative high-intensity interval training with cardiorespiratory fitness and postoperative outcomes among adults undergoing major surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis. JAMA Network Open, 6(6), e2320527. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.20527

Wass, G., Clifford, K., & Subramaniam, R. M. (2023). Evaluation of the diagnostic accuracy of FAPI PET/CT in oncologic studies: Systematic review and metaanalysis. Journal of Nuclear Medicine, 64(8), 1218-1224. doi: 10.2967/jnumed.123.265471

Hill, B. G., Holloway, R., Lim, J., Clifford, K., Lesche, S., Letts, J., & Krysa, J. (2023). The correlation between different ultrasound planes and computed tomography measures of abdominal aortic aneurysms. Australasian Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine, 26(1), 5-12. doi: 10.1002/ajum.12319

Journal - Research Other

Jiang, W., Koh, C., Solomon, M., Karunaratne, S., Beckenkamp, P. R., Clifford, K., Woodfield, J., & Steffens, D. (2023). Time to prioritise quality over quantity in prehabilitation trials: A literature review. Eurasian Journal of Medicine & Oncology, 7(3), 287-303. doi: 10.14744/ejmo.2023.14880

Guo, J., Blyth, P., Clifford, K., Hooper, N., & Crawford, H. (2023). Transfer validity of pediatric supracondylar humeral fracture pin placement practice on in-theater performance by orthopedic trainees using an augmented reality simulator: Protocol for a pilot interventional cohort study with a retrospective comparator cohort. JMIR Research Protocols, 12, e38282. doi: 10.2196/38282

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Clifford, K. A., Baldi, J. C., & Woodfield, J. C. (2023). Improving surgical outcomes with prehabilitation: Results from a comprehensive research program. In T. Milne, M. Anwar, L. Burga, H. Harcombe, M. Garelja, A. Middleton, D. C. Ribeiro, N. Fleming, K. Ogbuehi & A. Bahn (Eds.), Proceedings of the 266th Otago Medical School Research Society (OMSRS) Meeting: Research Staff Speaker Awards. Dunedin, New Zealand: OMSRS. Retrieved from https://ourarchive.otago.ac.nz/handle/10523/12839

Melhopt, C. R., Clifford, K., & Thompson-Fawcett, M. (2023). Retrospective audit of compliance with published acute severe colitis management guideline in colectomy patients. In T. Milne, M. Anwar, L. Burga, H. Harcombe, M. Garelja, A. Middleton, D. C. Ribeiro, N. Fleming, K. Ogbuehi & A. Bahn (Eds.), Proceedings of the 265th Otago Medical School Research Society (OMSRS) Meeting: Summer Student Speaker Awards. Dunedin, New Zealand: OMSRS. Retrieved from https://ourarchive.otago.ac.nz/handle/10523/12839

Fleischl, W., Clifford, K., & Wright, D. (2023). Hartmann's reversal following Hartmann's procedure: A retrospective cohort study. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 93(Suppl. 1), (pp. 69). doi: 10.1111/ans.18394

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Clifford, K. (2023, October). Near-infrared angiography of chronic wounds: A case series. Verbal presentation at the New Zealand Wound Care Society Conference: Improving Wound Healing through Innovation, Technology and Collaboration, Dunedin, New Zealand.

2022

Journal - Research Article

Clifford, K., Majumder, A., Hill, B., Young-Gough, A., Jones, G. T., & Krysa, J. (2022). The impact of suprarenal diameter on outcomes following endovascular aneurysm repair: A retrospective cohort study. Vascular & Endovascular Surgery, 56(7), 682-688. doi: 10.1177/15385744221108052

Hall, N., Krysa, J., Lesche, S., Hill, B. G., Letts, J. A., McNaughton, A., Clifford, K., & Jones, G. T. (2022). Near infrared fluorescence imaging to demonstrate reflux in the superficial microvenous network of the leg. European Journal of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery, 64, 377-386. doi: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2022.05.036

Turner, G. A., Clifford, K. A., Holloway, R., Woodfield, J. C., & Thompson-Fawcett, M. (2022). The impact of prolonged delay to loop ileostomy closure on postoperative morbidity and hospital stay: A retrospective cohort study. Colorectal Disease, 24, 854-861. doi: 10.1111/codi.16095

Woodfield, J. C., Clifford, K., Wilson, G. A., Munro, F., & Baldi, J. C. (2022). Short-term high-intensity interval training improves fitness before surgery: A randomised clinical trial. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 32, 856-865. doi: 10.1111/sms.14130

Woodfield, J. C., Clifford, K., Schmidt, B., Turner, G. A., Amer, M. A., & McCall, J. L. (2022). Strategies for antibiotic administration for bowel preparation among patients undergoing elective colorectal surgery: A network meta-analysis. JAMA Surgery, 157(1), 34-41. doi: 10.1001/jamasurg.2021.5251

Journal - Research Other

Woodfield, J. C., Clifford, K., Schmidt, B., & Thompson-Fawcett, M. (2022). Has network meta-analysis resolved the controversies related to bowel preparation in elective colorectal surgery? Colorectal Disease, 24, 1117-1127. doi: 10.1111/codi.16194

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Woodfield, J., Clifford, K., Hart, A., Chen, T., & Furkert, C. (2022). Patient reported outcomes using a post discharge questionnaire identifies significant morbidity after discharge from hospital. Colorectal Disease, 24(Suppl. 1), (pp. 168). doi: 10.1111/codi.16048

Clifford, K., Mallard, S., Cousins, K., Park, R., Patton, A., Woodfield, J., & Thompson-Fawcett, M. (2022). Role for colorectal teams to support non-colorectal teams to improve clinical outcomes and adherence to ERAS guidelines for segmental colectomy: A cohort study. Colorectal Disease, 24(Suppl. 1), (pp. 157-158). doi: 10.1111/codi.16048

Clifford, K., & Thompson-Fawcett, M. (2022). Rectal cancer in a regional New Zealand centre 1999-2010: A benchmark to assess increasing sophistication in care. Colorectal Disease, 24(Suppl. 1), (pp. 90-91). doi: 10.1111/codi.16048

Woodfield, J., Clifford, K., Schmidt, B., McCall, J., & Amer, M. (2022). Network meta-analysis of antibiotics and bowel preparation in elective colorectal surgery. Colorectal Disease, 24(Suppl. 1), (pp. 69-70). doi: 10.1111/codi.16048

Holloway, R., Thompson-Fawcett, M., Turner, G., Clifford, K., & Woodfield, J. (2022). Delay in ileostomy closure is associated with increased morbidity and length of hospital stay. Colorectal Disease, 24(Suppl. 1), (pp. 69). doi: 10.1111/codi.16048

Woodfield, J., Clifford, K., Wilson, G., & Baldi, J. (2022). Short-duration high intensity interval training improves presurgical fitness before major abdominal surgery. Colorectal Disease, 24(Suppl. 1), (pp. 13-14). doi: 10.1111/codi.16048

2021

Journal - Research Article

Hart, A., Furkert, C., Clifford, K., & Woodfield, J. C. (2021). Impact of incisional surgical site infections on quality of life and patient satisfaction after general surgery: A case controlled study. Surgical Infections, 22(10), 1039-1046. doi: 10.1089/sur.2021.033

Mallard, S. R., Clifford, K. A., Park, R., Trainee Intern Research Group, Cousins, K., Patton, A., Woodfield, J. C., & Thompson-Fawcett, M. (2021). Role for colorectal teams to support non-colorectal teams to improve clinical outcomes and adherence to ERAS guidelines for segmental colectomy: A cohort study. BMC Surgery, 21(1), 132. doi: 10.1186/s12893-021-01149-8

Elliott, T. B., Cha, R., Clifford, K., Popadich, A., & Nagra, S. (2021). Safety and outcomes after oesophagectomy in southern New Zealand: A 25-year audit of a low volume centre. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 91, 1509-1514. doi: 10.1111/ans.16644

Journal - Research Other

Aburn, R., Clifford, K., & Krysa, J. (2021). Negative pressure therapy with instillation, dwell time and an open cell foam dressings in complex vascular patients: A case series. Wounds, 17(3), 51-58. [Case Study].

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Clifford, K., Woodfield, J. C., Schmidt, B., Turner, G., Amer, M. A., & McCall, J. (2021). Network meta-analysis of antibiotics and bowel preparation in elective colorectal surgery. New Zealand Medical Journal, 134(1537), (pp. 113). Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Working Paper; Discussion Paper; Technical Report

Clifford, K., Woodfield, J., Tait, W., & Campbell, H. (2021). A meta-analysis assessing the impact of preoperative high intensity interval training on fitness and clinical postoperative outcomes [CRD42021295341]. PROSPERO. Retrieved from https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42021295341

2020

Journal - Research Article

Lord, I., Reeves, L., Gray, A., Woodfield, J., Clifford, K., & Thompson-Fawcett, M. (2020). Loop ilesotomy closure: A retrospective comparison of three techniques. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 90(9), 1632-1636. doi: 10.1111/ans.15922

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Woodfield, J. C., Clifford, K. A., Tait, W., McGuire, T., & Baldi, J. C. (2020). Prehabilitation with high intensity interval training before major abdominal surgery. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 52(7, Suppl.), (pp. 442-443). doi: 10.1249/01.mss.0000678716.64436.90

2019

Journal - Research Other

Woodfield, J. C., Baldi, J. C., & Clifford, K. (2019). What is the minimal dose of HIIT required to achieve pre-operative benefit. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 29, 1841. doi: 10.1111/sms.13538

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Woodfield, J., Baldi, J., Wilson, G., Munro, F., Clifford, K., & McGuire, T. (2019). High intensity interval training to optimise fitness before major abdominal surgery. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 89(Suppl. 1), (pp. 62). doi: 10.1111/ans.15180

Clifford, K., Tait, W., McGuire, T., Baldi, J. C., & Woodfield, J. (2019). High intensity interval training compared with standard care before major abdominal surgery. Journal of Sport & Exercise Science, 3(1), (pp. 26). doi: 10.36905/jses.2019.01.01