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Health Sciences profile

Emeritus Professor Kevin Pringle

PositionEmeritus Professor of Paediatric Surgery
DepartmentDepartment of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Women's Health (Wellington)
QualificationsMB ChB FRACS
Research summaryUrinary tract and lung development in a fetal lamb model
Memberships
  • Active member and Past-President of the International Fetal Medicine & Surgery Society
  • Retired member and Past-President of the Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgery
ClinicalCurrently retired from active clinical commitments. However, I remain current with changes in the field of Paediatric Surgery and a in the field of Fetal treatment.

Research

Extensive experience in fetal lamb models exploring renal development and bladder development in obstructive uropathy as well as fetal wound healing. Also extensive research in lung development in the fetal lamb using both obstructive uropathy and diaphragmatic hernia models.

Founding member of the International Fetal Medicine and Surgery Society with extensive involvement in their annual scientific meetings giving me a broad knowledge of fetal therapy in general and fetal surgery in particular.

40 years of clinical experience in Paediatric Surgery and extensive involvement with Fetal Therapy combined clinical groups from 1981- 2015. Now retired from clinical work, but still active in research.

Additional details

Reviewed manuscripts for Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy and Nature Reviews in 2021–2022

Publications

Nishiya, Y., Kawaguchi, K., Kudo, K., Kawaguchi, T., Obayashi, J., Tanaka, K., … Seki, Y., Koike, J., Pringle, K. C., & Kitagawa, H. (2022). Factors influencing the development of Multicystic Dysplastic Kidney (MCDK) following urinary tract obstruction in the fetal lamb. Pediatric Surgery International. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1007/s00383-022-05116-z

Kawaguchi, K., Obayashi, J., Koike, J., Tanaka, K., Seki, Y., Nagae, H., … Valsenti, G., Pringle, K. C., & Kitagawa, H. (2021). Muscle imbalance as a cause of scoliosis: A study in a fetal lamb abdominal wall defect model. Pediatric Surgery International, 37, 1755-1760. doi: 10.1007/s00383-021-05000-2

Nishiya, Y., Kawaguchi, K., Kudo, K., Kawaguchi, T., Obayashi, J., Tanaka, K., … Pringle, K. C., & Kitagawa, H. (2021). The expression of transcription factors in fetal lamb kidney. Journal of Developmental Biology, 9(2), 22. doi: 10.3390/jdb9020022

Pringle, K. C., & Kitagawa, H. (2019). Sacrococcygeal teratoma. In P. Puri & M. E. Höllwarth (Eds.), Pediatric surgery. (2nd ed.) (pp. 439-443). Berlin, Germany: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-662-56282-6_51

Kawaguchi, T., Kawaguchi, K., Obayashi, J., Tanaka, K., Ohyama, K., Seki, Y., … Pringle, K. C., & Kitagawa, H. (2019). A new approach using image analysis to assess pulmonary hypoplasia in the fetal lamb diaphragmatic hernia model. Pediatric Surgery International, 35, 1131-1136. doi: 10.1007/s00383-019-04543-9

Pringle, K. C., & Kitagawa, H. (2019). Sacrococcygeal teratoma. In P. Puri & M. E. Höllwarth (Eds.), Pediatric surgery. (2nd ed.) (pp. 439-443). Berlin, Germany: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-662-56282-6_51

Chapter in Book - Research

Pringle, K. C. (2005). Sacrococcygeal teratoma. In P. Puri & M. E. Höllwarth (Eds.), Pediatric surgery. (pp. 435-442). Berlin, Germany: Springer.

Chapter in Book - Research

Pringle, K. C. (2003). Sacrococcygeal teratoma. In Newborn surgery. (2nd ed.) (pp. 703-713). London, UK: Arnold.

Chapter in Book - Research

Pringle, K. C. (2018). Sacrococcygeal teratoma. In P. Puri (Ed.), Newborn surgery. (4th ed.) (pp. 899-910). Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press.

Chapter in Book - Other

Nishiya, Y., Kawaguchi, K., Kudo, K., Kawaguchi, T., Obayashi, J., Tanaka, K., … Seki, Y., Koike, J., Pringle, K. C., & Kitagawa, H. (2022). Factors influencing the development of Multicystic Dysplastic Kidney (MCDK) following urinary tract obstruction in the fetal lamb. Pediatric Surgery International. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1007/s00383-022-05116-z

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Kawaguchi, K., Obayashi, J., Koike, J., Tanaka, K., Seki, Y., Nagae, H., … Valsenti, G., Pringle, K. C., & Kitagawa, H. (2021). Muscle imbalance as a cause of scoliosis: A study in a fetal lamb abdominal wall defect model. Pediatric Surgery International, 37, 1755-1760. doi: 10.1007/s00383-021-05000-2

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Nishiya, Y., Kawaguchi, K., Kudo, K., Kawaguchi, T., Obayashi, J., Tanaka, K., … Pringle, K. C., & Kitagawa, H. (2021). The expression of transcription factors in fetal lamb kidney. Journal of Developmental Biology, 9(2), 22. doi: 10.3390/jdb9020022

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Kawaguchi, T., Kawaguchi, K., Obayashi, J., Tanaka, K., Ohyama, K., Seki, Y., … Pringle, K. C., & Kitagawa, H. (2019). A new approach using image analysis to assess pulmonary hypoplasia in the fetal lamb diaphragmatic hernia model. Pediatric Surgery International, 35, 1131-1136. doi: 10.1007/s00383-019-04543-9

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Kawaguchi, K., Obayashi, J., Kawaguchi, T., Koike, J., Seki, Y., Tanaka, K., … Pringle, K. C., & Kitagawa, H. (2018). The role of the ureteric bud in the development of the ovine fetal kidney. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 53, 2502-2506. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2018.08.008

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Kitagawa, H., & Pringle, K. C. (2017). Fetal surgery: A critical review. Pediatric Surgery International, 33(4), 421-433. doi: 10.1007/s00383-016-4044-5

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Obayashi, J., Kawaguchi, K., Koike, J., Tanaka, K., Seki, Y., Nagae, H., … Pringle, K. C. (2017). Evaluation of alveolar epithelial cells in the sheep model of congenital diaphragmatic hernia: Type 1 alveolar epithelial cells and histopathological image analysis. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 52(12), 2074-2077. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2017.08.034

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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

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Mishra, P., Foley, D., Purdie, G., & Pringle, K. C. (2016). Intestinal perforation in premature neonates: The need for subsequent laparotomy after placement of peritoneal drains. Journal of Paediatrics & Child Health, 52(3), 272-277. doi: 10.1111/jpc.13013

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Tanaka, K., Koike, J., Obayashi, J., Seki, Y., Nagae, H., Manabe, S., … Zuccollo, J., Pringle, K. C., & Kitagawa, H. (2015). Pressure limited vesico-amniotic shunt allows normal lung growth in a fetal lamb model of obstructive uropathy. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 50(12), 2063-2067. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2015.08.029

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Ohyama, K., Sato, T., Tanaka, K., Manabe, S., Nagae, H., Arito, M., … Pringle, K. C., … Kitagawa, H. (2014). A peptide profile of amniotic fluid in a fetal lamb model of gastroschisis. Integrative Molecular Medicine, 1(3), 67-72. doi: 10.15761/IMM.1000112

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Tanaka, K., Manabe, S., Ooyama, K., Seki, Y., Nagae, H., Takagi, M., … Zuccollo, J., Pringle, K. C., & Kitagawa, H. (2014). Can a pressure-limited V-A shunt for obstructive uropathy really protect the kidney? Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 49(12), 1831-1834. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2014.09.030

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Kitagawa, H., Seki, Y., Nagae, H., Aoba, T., Manabe, S., Ooyama, K., … Zuccollo, J., … Pringle, K. C. (2013). Valved shunt as a treatment for obstructive uropathy: Does pressure make a difference? Pediatric Surgery International, 29(4), 381-386. doi: 10.1007/s00383-012-3249-5

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Kitajima, K., Aoba, T., Pringle, K. C., Seki, Y., Zuccollo, J., Koike, J., … Kitagawa, H. (2010). Bladder development following bladder outlet obstruction in fetal lambs: Optimal timing of fetal therapy. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 45(12), 2423-2430. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2010.08.047

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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

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Wong, H. S., Kidd, A., Zuccollo, J., Parker, S., Richardson, V., Tait, J., & Pringle, K. C. (2009). A case of amyoplasia in a monochorionic twin pregnancy: A sequela from twin-twin transfusion syndrome? [Case report]. Fetal Diagnosis & Therapy, 25(1), 31-35. doi: 10.1159/000193224

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Wong, H. S., Tait, J., & Pringle, K. C. (2009). Examination of the secondary palate on stored 3D ultrasound volumes of the fetal face. Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology, 33(4), 407-411. doi: 10.1002/uog.6339

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Wong, H. S., Zuccollo, J., Tait, J., & Pringle, K. C. (2009). Placenta accreta in the first trimester of pregnancy: Sonographic findings [Case report]. Journal of Clinical Ultrasound, 37(2), 100-103. doi: 10.1002/jcu.20487

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Aoba, T., Kitagawa, H., Pringle, K. C., Koike, J., Nagae, H., Zuccollo, J., … Seki, Y. (2008). Can a pressure-limited vesico-amniotic shunt tube preserve normal bladder function? Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 43(12), 2250-2255. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2008.08.058

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Omori, S., Kitagawa, H., Koike, J., Fujita, H., Hida, M., Pringle, K. C., & Awazu, M. (2008). Activated extracellular signal-regulated kinase correlates with cyst formation and transforming growth factor-β expression in fetal obstructive uropathy. Kidney International, 73, 1031-1037. doi: 10.1038/ki.2008.3

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Wong, H. S., Cheung, Y. K., Zuccollo, J., Tait, J., & Pringle, K. C. (2008). Evaluation of sonographic diagnostic criteria for placenta accreta. Journal of Clinical Ultrasound, 36(9), 551-559.

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Wong, H. S., Hutton, J., Zuccollo, J., Tait, J., & Pringle, K. C. (2008). The maternal outcome in placenta accreta: The significance of antenatal diagnosis and non-separation of placenta at delivery. New Zealand Medical Journal, 121(1277). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/121-1277/3138/content.pdf

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Wong, H. S., Kidd, A., Zuccollo, J., Tuohy, J., Strand, L., Tait, J., & Pringle, K. C. (2008). A case of thanatophoric dysplasia: The early prenatal 2D and 3D sonographic findings and molecular confirmation of diagnosis. Fetal Diagnosis & Therapy, 24(1), 71-73.

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Wong, H. S., Parker, S., Tait, J., & Pringle, K. C. (2008). Antenatal diagnosis of anophthalmia by three-dimensional ultrasound: A novel application of the reverse face view. Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology, 32(1), 103-105.

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Wong, H. S., Tait, J., & Pringle, K. C. (2008). Viewing of the soft and the hard palate on routine 3-D ultrasound sweep of the fetal face: A feasibility study. Fetal Diagnosis & Therapy, 24(2), 146-154.

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Fox, L., Sadowsky, J., Pringle, K. C., Kidd, A., Murdoch, J., Cole, D. E. C., & Wiltshire, E. (2007). Neonatal hyperparathyroidism and pamidronate therapy in an extremely premature infant. Pediatrics, 120(5), e1350-e1354.

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Kitagawa, H., Pringle, K. C., Koike, J., Nagae, H., Zuccollo, J., Aoba, T., … Tadokoro, M. (2007). Is a vesicoamniotic shunt intrinsically bad? Shunting a normal fetal bladder. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 42(12), 2002-2006.

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Kitagawa, H., Pringle, K. C., Koike, J., Nagae, H., Zuccollo, J., Sato, Y., … Nakada, K. (2006). Early bladder wall changes after creation of obstructive uropathy in the fetal lamb. Pediatric Surgery International, 22, 875-879. doi: 10.1007/s00383-006-1755-z

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Kitagawa, H., Pringle, K. C., Koike, J., Zuccollo, J., Sato, Y., Sato, H., … Nakada, K. (2005). Fetal hydrops in experimental obstructive uropathy resolves after vesicostomy formation: Is this cause and effect? Pediatric Surgery International, 21(1), 25-28.

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Kitagawa, H., Pringle, K. C., Koike, J., Zuccollo, J., Sato, Y., Sato, H., … Nakada, K. (2004). The early effects of urinary tract obstruction on glomerulogenesis. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 39(12), 1845-1848.

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Sato, Y., Kitagawa, H., Pringle, K. C., Koike, J., Zuccollo, J., Robinson, R., … Nakada, K. (2004). Effects of early vesicostomy in obstructive uropathy on bladder development. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 39(12), 1849-1852.

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Kitagawa, H., Pringle, K. C., Koike, J., Zuccollo, J. M., Seki, Y., Fujiwaki, S., … Nakada, K. (2003). Optimal timing of prenatal treatment of obstructive uropathy in the fetal lamb. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 38(12), 1785-1789.

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Pringle, K. C., Zuccollo, J. M., Kitagawa, H., Koike, J., & Delahunt, B. (2003). Renal dysplasia produced by obstructive uropathy in the fetal lamb. Pathology, 35(6), 518-521.

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Delahunt, B., Lewis, M. E., Pringle, K. C., Wiltshire, E. J., & Crooke, M. J. (2001). Serum creatine kinase levels parallel the clinical course for rhabdomyomatous Wilms tumor. American Journal of Clinical Pathology, 116, 354-359.

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Kitigawa, H., Pringle, K. C., Koike, J., Zuccollo, J., & Nakada, K. (2001). Different phenotypes of dysplastic kidney in obstructive uropathy in fetal lambs. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 36(November), 1698-1703.

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Pringle, K. C. (2001). Testicular proximity can induce gubernaculum formation after delivery. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 36(November), 1708-1709.

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Kitagawa, H., Pringle, K. C., Zuccollo, J., Koike, J., Nakada, K., Ikoma, M., & Seki, Y. (2000). Glomerular size in renal dysplasia secondary to obstructive uropathy: A further exploration of the fetal lamb model. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 35(11), 1651-1655.

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Kitagawa, H., Pringle, K. C., Zuccollo, J., Koike, J., Nakada, K., Moriya, H., & Seki, Y. (2000). Early fetal obstructive uropathy produces Potter's Syndrome in the lamb. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 35(11), 1549-1553.

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Tuthill, D., Elder, D. E., Pringle, K. C., Richardson, V. F., Selby, R. E., & Robinson, R. (2000). Posterior urethral valves: Failure of antenatal diagnosis. New Zealand Medical Journal, 113, 333-334.

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Kitagawa, H., Pringle, K. C., Zuccollo, J., Stone, P., Nakada, K., Kawaguchi, F., … Seki, Y. (1999). The pathogenesis of dysplastic kidney in a urinary tract obstruction in the female fetal lamb. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 34(11), 1678-1683.

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Yamataka, A., & Pringle, K. C. (1999). "Stab and Split": a "bloodless" and "scarless" skin incision technique for minor surgery. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Surgery, 69(3), 229-230.

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Kitagawa, H., Pringle, K. C., Stone, P., Flower, J., Murakami, N., & Robinson, R. (1998). Postnatal follow-up of hydronephrosis detected by prenatal ultrasound: The natural history. Fetal Diagnosis & Therapy, 13(1), 19-25.

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Yamataka, A., & Pringle, K. C. (1998). A case with duodenal duplication cyst: prenatal diagnosis and surgical management. Fetal Diagnosis & Therapy, 13(1), 39-41.

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Yamataka, A., Pringle, K. C., & Wyeth, J. (1998). A case of zinc chloride ingestion. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 33(4), 660-662.

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Delahunt, B., Nacey, J. N., Lewis, M. E., Pringle, K. C., & Russell, G. L. (1990). Wilms' tumour: A 30 year experience at Wellington Hospital. New Zealand Medical Journal, 103(891), 267-269.

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Pringle, K. C. (1989). Fetal diagnosis and fetal surgery. Clinics in Perinatology, 16(1), 13-22. doi: 10.1016/S0095-5108(18)30651-1

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Cohen, A. R., Couto, J., Cummings, J. J., Johnson, A., Joseph, G., Kaufman, B. A., … Pringle, K. C., … for the MMC Maternal-Fetal Management Task Force. (2014). Position statement on fetal myelomeningocele repair [Clinical opinion]. American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, 210(2), 107-111. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2013.09.016

Journal - Research Other

Pringle, K. C., Kitagawa, H., Seki, Y., Koike, J., & Zuccollo, J. (2013). Development of an animal model to study congenital urinary obstruction. Pediatric Surgery International, 29(10), 1083-1089. doi: 10.1007/s00383-013-3408-3

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Wong, H. S., Zuccollo, J., Tait, J., & Pringle, K. (2008). Antenatal topographical assessment of placenta accreta with ultrasound. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 48(4), 421-423. doi: 10.1111/j.1479-828X.2008.00891.x

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Wong, H. S., Cheung, Y. K., Strand, L., Carryer, P., Parker, S., Tait, J., & Pringle, K. C. (2007). Specific sonographic features of placenta accreta: Tissue interface disruption on gray-scale imaging and evidence of vessels crossing interface-disruption sites on Doppler imaging [Letter to the editor]. Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology, 29, 239-241.

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Wong, H. S., Zuccollo, J., Strand, L., Tait, J., & Pringle, K. C. (2007). The use of ultrasound in assessing the extent of myometrial involvement in partial placenta accreta [Letter to the editor]. Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology, 30, 227-230.

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Wong, H. S., Zuccollo, J., Parker, S., Burns, K., Tait, J., & Pringle, K. C. (2006). Antenatal diagnosis of non-previa placenta increta with histological confirmation [Picture of the Month]. Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology, 27(4), 467-469.

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Wiltshire, E. J., Wilson, R., & Pringle, K. C. (2004). Addison's disease presenting with acute abdomen and complicated by cardiomyopathy. Journal of Paediatrics & Child Health, 40, 644-645.

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