Emeritus Professor Kevin Pringle

2026

Journal - Research Article

Kawaguchi, K., Kawaguchi, T., Obayashi, J., Seki, Y., Tanaka, K., Ohyama, K., … Pringle, K. C., & Kitagawa, H. (2026). Influence of obstructive uropathy on cyst formation and nephrogenesis: Insights from a fetal lamb model. Journal of Developmental Biology, 14(1), 5. doi: 10.3390/jdb14010005

2025

Journal - Research Other

Pringle, K. C. (2025). Why do so many in academic health care tend to assume that subspecialty surgical training begets higher quality health care than general pediatric surgical training? Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, 39, 151591. doi: 10.1016/j.sempedsurg.2026.151591

2022

Journal - Research Article

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, 38, 913-918. doi: 10.1007/s00383-022-05116-z

2021

Journal - Research Article

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

2019

Chapter in Book - Research

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

Journal - Research Article

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

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Pringle, K., Kitagawa, H., & Seki, Y. (2019). Obstructive uropathy models in the fetal lamb-over 25 years of questions. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 89(Suppl. 1), (pp. 122). doi: 10.1111/ans.15180

2018

Chapter in Book - Other

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

Journal - Research Article

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

2017

Journal - Research Article

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

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

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Kawaguchi, K., Obayashi, J., Koike, J., Tanaka, K., Seki, Y., Nagae, H., … Zuccollo, J., … Valsenti, G., Pringle, K. C., & Kitagawa, H. (2017). Muscle imbalance as a cause of scoliosis. Proceedings of the Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons (PAPS) 50th Annual Meeting. Retrieved from http://ativ.me/bq3

Obayashi, J., Kawaguchi, K., Koike, J., Tanaka, K., Valsenti, G., Seki, Y., … Pringle, K. C. (2017). The role of cerebro-spinal fluid leak in the development of the Arnold-Chiari malformation. Proceedings of the Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons (PAPS) 50th Annual Meeting. Retrieved from http://ativ.me/bq3

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Pringle, K., Kawaguchi, K., Obayashi, J., Koike, J., Tanaka, K., Seki, Y., Nagae, H., … Valsenti, G., & Kitagawa, H. (2017, November). Scoliosis: Is muscle imbalance the cause? Verbal presentation at the Paediatric Society of New Zealand 69th Annual Scientific Meeting, Christchurch, New Zealand.

Pringle, K., Valsenti, G., Obayashi, J., Seki, Y., & Kitagawa, H. (2017, November). CSF leak as a cause of Arnold-Chiari malformation. Verbal presentation at the Paediatric Society of New Zealand 69th Annual Scientific Meeting, Christchurch, New Zealand.

Pringle, K. (2017, October). CSF leak as a cause of Arnold-Chiari malformation. Verbal presentation at the International Fetal Medicine & Surgery Society Annual Meeting, Jackson Hole, USA.

Pringle, K. (2017, October). Scoliosis: Is muscle imbalance the cause? Verbal presentation at the International Fetal Medicine & Surgery Society Annual Meeting, Jackson Hole, USA.

2016

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

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

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper

Obayashi, J., Tanaka, K., Koike, J., Seki, Y., Nagae, H., Manabe, S., … Zuccollo, J., … Pringle, K. C., & Kitagawa, H. (2016). Does a large abdominal wall defect affect lung growth? Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 51(12), (pp. 1972-1975). doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2016.09.022

2015

Journal - Research Article

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

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.

Mishra, P., Foley, D., Valsenti, G., Murdoch, J., Pringle, K., & Patel, H. (2015, May). Pleural effusion caused by retroperitoneal extravasation of a long line in premature neonate. 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

Pringle, K. (2015, November). Fetal repair of myelomeningocele: Sea-change and tsunami. Invited presentation at the 13th Japanese Society of Fetal Treatment Annual Meeting, Yokohama, Japan.

Pringle, K. (2015, September). The embryology and pathophysiology of CDH. Verbal presentation at the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) Annual Meeting: World of Women's Health: Maternal Fetal Medicine Update Day, Wellington, New Zealand.

Obayashi, J., Ohyama, K., Manabe, S., Tanaka, K., Nagae, H., Shima, H., … Pringle, K. C., & Kitagawa, H. (2015, May). Are there reliable indicators predicting post operative complications in acute appendicitis? Verbal presentation at the 48th Annual Meeting of the Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons (PAPS), Jeju, Korea.

Mishra, P., Foley, D., Purdie, G., & Pringle, K. (2015, May). Complication rates after initial treatment with peritoneal drains or laparotomy for pneumoperitoneum in premature neonates. Verbal presentation at the 48th Annual Meeting of the Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons (PAPS), Jeju, Korea.

Tanaka, K., Koike, J., Obayashi, J., Seki, Y., Nagae, H., Manabe, S., … Zuccollo, J., Pringle, K. C., & Kitagawa, H. (2015, May). Pressure limited vesico-amniotic shunt allows normal lung growth in a fetal lamb model of obstructive uropathy. Verbal presentation at the 48th Annual Meeting of the Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons (PAPS), Jeju, Korea.

Pringle, K. (2015, May). Follow-up of common paediatric surgical procedures: What do we know about optimal long-term follow-up? Verbal presentation at the 48th Annual Meeting of the Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons (PAPS), Jeju, Korea.

2014

Journal - Research Article

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

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

Journal - Research Other

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 - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles

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. American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, 210(2), 107-111. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2013.09.016

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Pringle, K. (2014). Black holes, flashes of light and some random observations [Montgomery Spencer Oration]. Proceedings of the Paediatric Society of New Zealand 66th Annual Scientific Meeting. (pp. 40). Retrieved from http://fp2.brandish.co.nz/psnz2014/

Conference Contribution - Poster Presentation (not in published proceedings)

Goddard, L., Razley, A., Pringle, K., & Dennett, E. (2014, May). Children with an adult disease: A case report and literature review of colorectal cancer in childhood. Poster session presented at the 47th Annual Meeting of the Pacific Association of Pediatrics Surgeons (PAPS), Banff, Alberta.

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Mishra, P., Foley, D., Purdie, G., & Pringle, K. (2014, May). Spontaneous intestinal perforation in premature neonates: The need for subsequent laparotomy after placement of peritoneal drains. Verbal presentation at the 47th Annual Meeting of the Pacific Association of Pediatrics Surgeons (PAPS), Banff, Alberta.

Goddard, L., Purdie, G., Pringle, K., & Wilson, T.-M. (2014, May). Fish oil emulsion used to prevent cholestasis in neonates requiring long-term parenteral nutrition: A retrospective review. Verbal presentation at the 47th Annual Meeting of the Pacific Association of Pediatrics Surgeons (PAPS), Banff, Alberta.

Tanaka, K., Manabe, S., Ooyama, K., Seki, Y., Nagae, H., Takagi, M., … Zuccollo, J., Pringle, K. C., & Kitagawa, H. (2014, May). Can a pressure-limited V-A shunt for obstructive uropathy really protect the kidney? Verbal presentation at the 47th Annual Meeting of the Pacific Association of Pediatrics Surgeons (PAPS), Banff, Alberta.

Ohyama, K., Pringle, K. C., Sato, T., Manabe, S., Nagae, H., Seki, Y., … Kitagawa, H. (2014, May). A peptide profile of amniotic fluid in a fetal lambs model of gastroschisis. Verbal presentation at the 47th Annual Meeting of the Pacific Association of Pediatrics Surgeons (PAPS), Banff, Alberta.

Pringle, K., Snell, A., & Purdie, G. (2014, September). Long-term follow-up of antenatally-diagnosed hydronephrosis: The significance of the diameter of the renal pelvis on the 1st post-natal ultrasound. Verbal presentation at the 33rd Annual Meeting of the International Fetal Medicine and Surgery Society (IFMSS), Cape Cod, USA.

2013

Journal - Research Article

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

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

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Kitagawa, H., Ooyama, K., Manabe, S., Seki, Y., Nagae, H., Takagi, M., … Pringle, K. C. (2013). Large gastroschisis associated with severe scoliosis and lung hypoplasia: Lessons from a pilot study of an ovine model of gastroshisis: Is this a possible etiology of "limb-body wall complex"? 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). Retrieved from http://www.paps2013.com.au/

Hettiarachchi, M., Samarakkody, U., Kukkady, A., Brown, S., Cama, J., & Pringle, K. (2013). Long term outcome of minimal access gastrostomy. 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. 114-115). Retrieved from http://www.paps2013.com.au/

Manabe, S., Kitagawa, H., Ooyama, K., Seki, Y., Nagae, H., Aoba, T., … Zuccollo, J., & Pringle, K. C. (2013). The effects of anesthesia and fetal surgery on the early ovine fetus. 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. 76). Retrieved from http://www.paps2013.com.au/

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Pringle, K. C., Manabe, S., Kitagawa, H., Seki, Y., Nagae, H., Aoba, T., … Zuccollo, J. (2013, May). The obstructive uropathy model in the fetal lamb: How much stress does creating the model produce? Verbal presentation at the 32nd Annual Meeting of the International Fetal Medicine & Surgery Society (IFMSS), Jerusalem, Israel.

Pringle, K., Kitagawa, H., Seki, Y., Koike, J., & Zuccollo, J. (2013, May). The importance of a pressure-limited in vesico-amniotic shunts. How much is too much pressure? Verbal presentation at the 32nd Annual Meeting of the International Fetal Medicine & Surgery Society (IFMSS), Jerusalem, Israel.

2012

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Wong, H. S., & Pringle, K. C. (2012). 3-D ultrasound examination of the fetal palate. Journal of Paediatrics & Child Health, 48(Suppl. 1), (pp. 145). doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1754.2012.02412.x

2010

Journal - Research Article

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

2009

Journal - Research Article

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

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

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

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

2008

Journal - Research Article

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

Journal - Research Other

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

2007

Journal - Research Article

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.

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.

Journal - Research Other

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.

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.

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Wong, H. S., Williams, E., Fisher, K., Tait, J., & Pringle, K. C. (2007). Severe perineal tears at delivery in a teaching hospital in New Zealand. Journal of Paediatrics & Child Health, 43(Suppl. 1), (pp. A142). doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1754.2007.01099.x

Wong, H. S., Cheung, Y. K., Zuccollo, J., Tait, J., & Pringle, K. C. (2007). A comparison of sonographic criteria for antenatal diagnosis of placenta accreta. Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 30, (pp. 452-453). [Abstract]

Wong, H. S., Tait, J., & Pringle, K. C. (2007). The fetal soft palate: Not a nowhere land on 3D ultrasound. Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 30, (pp. 484). [Abstract]

Wong, H. S., Langdana, F., Zuccollo, J., Parker, S., Tait, J., & Pringle, K. C. (2007). Sonographic assessment of the extent of myometrial involvement in placenta accreta. Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 30, (pp. 554). [Abstract]

Wong, H. S., Carryer, P., Strand, L., Zuccollo, J., Parker, S., Tait, J., & Pringle, K. C. (2007). Placenta increta in the first trimester: A case report. Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 30, (pp. 646). [Abstract]

Wong, H. S., Tait, J., & Pringle, K. C. (2007). An evaluation of the assessment methods for fetal cleft lip/palate on 3D ultrasound. Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 30, (pp. 603). [Abstract]

Wong, H. S., Zuccollo, J., Tait, J., & Pringle, K. (2007). Antibiotics prophylaxis in prelabour rupture of membranes: A false sense of security? Journal of Perinatal Medicine, 35(Suppl. II), (pp. S297). doi: 10.1515/JPM.2007.108

Conference Contribution - Poster Presentation (not in published proceedings)

Pringle, K., Wilson, T., & Horrocks, C. (2007, April). Extrapleural bupivicaine infusions as an adjunctive method of pain relief following thoracotomy. Poster session presented at the 40th Annual Meeting of the Pacific Association of Paediatric Surgeons together with the Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australasian Association of Paediatric Surgeons, Queenstown, New Zealand.

Wong, H. S., Zuccollo, J., Tait, J., & Pringle, K. (2007, September). Antibiotics prophylaxis in prelabour rupture of membranes: A false sense of security? Poster session presented at the World Congress of Perinatal Medicine, Florence, Italy.

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Wong, H. S., Hutton, J., Zuccollo, J., Langdana, F., Tait, J., & Pringle, K. C. (2007, July). The effect of antenatal diagnosis and non-separation of placental at delivery on maternal outcome in confirmed placenta accreta. Verbal presentation at the British International Congress of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, London, UK.

Wong, H., Cheung, Y., Zuccollo, J., Tait, J., & Pringle, K. (2007, October). A comparison of sonographic criteria for antenatal diagnosis of placenta accreta. Verbal presentation at the 17th World Congress on Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Florence, Italy.

2006

Journal - Research Article

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

Journal - Research Other

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.

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper

Nagae, H., Kitagawa, H., Pringle, K. C., Koike, J., Zuccollo, J., Sato, Y., … Nakada, K. (2006). Pressure-limited vesico-amniotic shunt tube for fetal obstructive uropathy. Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 41, (pp. 2086-2089). [Full Paper]

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Wong, H. S., Zuccollo, J., Maharaj, D., Parker, S., Tait, J., & Pringle, K. C. (2006). Sonographic findings in a case of nonprevia placenta increta. Ultrasound in Medicine & Biology, 32(5S), (pp. P257). [Abstract]

Wong, H. S., Kidd, A., Zuccollo, J., Parker, S., Richardson, V., & Pringle, K. C. (2006). Amyoplasia in a monochorionic twin pregnancy: A case report. Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology. 28(4), (pp. 563). [Abstract]

Wong, H. S., Langdana, F., Zuccollo, J., Strand, L., Carryer, P., Parker, S., … Pringle, K. C. (2006). Specific sonographic features of placenta accreta: Tissue interface disruption on greyscale and vessels crossing these sites on Doppler imaging. Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology. 28(4), (pp. 479). [Abstract]

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Harper, S., Barclay, K., & Pringle, K. C. (2006, May). 48 Hours of intraperitoneal 1st-generation cephalosporin after appendicectomy is adequate treatment for gangrenous or perforated appendicitis. Verbal presentation at the 39th Annual Meeting of the Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons, Taipei, Taiwan.

Wong, H. S., Strand, L., Carryer, P., Zuccollo, J., Tait, J., & Pringle, K. (2006, September). Sonographic diagnosis of placenta accreta in the first trimester: A case report. Verbal presentation at the Australasian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine 36th Annual Scientific Meeting, Melbourne, Australia.

Wong, H. S., Langdana, F., Zuccollo, J., Parker, S., Tait, J., & Pringle, K. C. (2006, November). Pregnancy outcome of placenta accreta: A case series. Verbal presentation at the XVIII FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Wong, H. S., Langdana, F., Zuccollo, J., Tait, J., & Pringle, K. C. (2006, October). Antenatal diagnosis of partial placenta accreta and the subsequent management. Verbal presentation at the Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Annual Scientific Meeting, Perth, Western Australia.

2005

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.

Journal - Research Article

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.

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Wong, H. S., Cheung, B. Y. K., Parker, S., Williams, E., Pringle, K. C., & Tait, J. D. (2005). A case of placenta percreta successfully treated with methotrexate and uterine artery embolisation. Proceedings of the 9th Annual Congress of the Perinatal Society of Australia and New Zealand: Before and beyond birth. (P182). [Abstract]

Kitagawa, H., Pringle, K. C., Seki, Y., & Fujiwaki, S. (2005). Long term follow up of antenatally detected hydronephrosis. Proceedings of the 38th Annual Meeting of the Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons. (pp. P56). Retrieved from http://www.paps2005.com

Kitagawa, H., Pringle, K. C., Koike, J., Zuccollo, J., & et al (2005). Early changes in renal development in complete renal tract obstruction in fetal lambs: Preliminary findings. Proceedings of the 38th Annual Meeting of the Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons. (O60). Retrieved from http://www.paps2005.com

Pringle, K. C. (2005). Alternatives to sac excision in the closure of omphalocoeles. Proceedings of the 38th Annual Meeting of the Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons. (O18). Retrieved from http://www.paps2005.com

Kitagawa, H., Pringle, K. C., Koike, J., Zuccollo, J., & et al (2005). Healing of incisional wounds in the fetal lamb. Proceedings of the 38th Annual Meeting of the Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons. (P30). Retrieved from http://www.paps2005.com

2004

Journal - Research Article

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.

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.

Journal - Research Other

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.

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Wong, H. S., Williams, E., Parker, S., Barclay, J., Sangalli, M., Tuohy, J., … Pringle, K. C. (2004). The ultrasound and Doppler findings in a case of placenta percreta. Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 24(3), (pp. 285-286). [Abstract]

Conference Contribution - Poster Presentation (not in published proceedings)

Wong, H. S., Williams, E., Parker, S., Barclay, J. M., Sangalli, M. R., Tuohy, J. F., … Pringle, K. C. (2004). The ultrasound and Doppler findings in a case of placenta percreta. Poster session presented at the Proceedings of the 14th World Congress on Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Stockholm, Sweden.

2003

Chapter in Book - Research

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

Journal - Research Article

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.

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.

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

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. Abstracts of the 36th Annual Meeting of the Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons with the Australasian Association of Paediatric Surgeons. (pp. 67). Sydney, Australia. [Abstract]

2002

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper

Whineray-Kelly, E., Pringle, K. C., Tuohy, J. F., & Stone, P. (2002). The management and survival of prenatally diagnosed teratomas. Perinatal Society of Australia and New Zealand, 6th Annual Congress. March. [Full Paper]

Tuohy, J. F., Pringle, K. C., & Sangalli, M. R. (2002). Maternal demographics of women delivering neonates with gastroschisis, Wellington 1993-2001. Perinatal Society of Australia and New Zealand, 6th Annual Congress. March. [Full Paper]

2001

Journal - Research Article

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.

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

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.

2000

Journal - Research Article

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.

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.

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.

1999

Journal - Research Article

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.

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.

1998

Journal - Research Article

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.

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

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

1996

Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles

Pringle, K. C., Stone, P., France, K., Dixon, J. W., Murray, D. L., Elder, D. E., Zuccollo, J. M., Tuohy, J. F., & Strang, L. (1996). Not perfectly formed [letter; comment]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 109(1026), 284.

1990

Journal - Research Article

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.

1989

Journal - Research Article

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