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Alan Lam, MBBS, MRCOG, FRACOG - Australia
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PROFESSIONAL OFFICES:
AMA House
Level 4, Suite 407-408
69 Christie St., St. Leonards
Sydney, NSW
Australia 2065
Ph. 612 9966 9121 Fax 612 99669126
St. George Private Hospital
Level 4, suite 7
1 South St
Kogarah, NSW
Australia 2217
CURRENT APPOINTMENTS:
Clinical Associate Professor (2001- present)
Northern Clinical School
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney
Director
Centre for Advanced Reproductive Endosurgery
St. Leonards, Sydney
Visiting specialist in gynaecology and endoscopic surgery
Royal North Shore, St. Leonards, Sydney
North Shore Private Hospital, St Leonards, Sydney
The Mater Hospital, Crows Nest, Sydney
St. George Private, Kogarah, Sydney
QUALIFICATIONS
FRANZCOG 1991
FRCOG 1990
MB, BS (Hons II) 1983 - University of Sydney
PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS:
President
Australian Gynecological Endoscopy Society (AGES)
2007 – present
Vice-president
Australian Gynecological Endoscopy Society (AGES)
2003 – 2007
Treasurer
Australian Gynecological Endoscopy Society (AGES)
1999 – 2003
Board member
Australian Gynecological Endoscopy Society (AGES)
1995 – 1999
Chairman, AGES Pelvic Floor Subcommittee
2001-2007
Board member – representing Asia-Pacific Region
American Association of Gynecological Laparoscopists
2006 - 2007
Editorial board
Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology (JMIG)
2005 – 2007
Founding member and director
Sydney Women’s Endosurgery Centre
1995 – 2005
Visiting Medical Officer in gynaecology
Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
St. George Hospital, UNSW, Kogarah
1995 - 2005
JOURNAL REVIEWER
- Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology (JMIG)
- European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Australian-New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
MEDICAL TRAINING
- Residency, St. George Hospital (1984 – 1985)
- Registrar O&G training, St. Margaret's Hospital - 1986-1988
- Senior O&G registrar, St. Vincent's Hospital- 1989
- Senior registrar and lecturer, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, and Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading, U.K. - 1990-1992.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists
1991-present - Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists
1991 - present - Australian Gynecological Endoscopy Society (AGES)
1993- present - American Association of Gynecological Laparoscopists
1994-present - International Society of Gynecologic Endoscopy
1994-present - World Endometriosis Society (WES)
2008 - International Urogynecological Association
- Australian Medical Association
1990 – present
TEACHING ACTIVITIES:
CARE Advanced Integrated Training in Minimal Access Pelvic Surgery
- The CARE Master Class in Advanced Endoscopic Pelvic Surgery
- The CARE Master Class in Hysterectomy, Myomectomy, Adnexal surgery
- The CARE Master Class in Pelvic Reconstructive and Incontinence surgery
- The CARE Master Class in Complex Endometriosis Surgical Management
Accredited by FRANZCOG for Continuing Medical Education and Practice Improvement /Continuing Practice Development
(1998 – present)
Sydney Women’s Endosurgery Centre
Clinical instructor, lecturer, surgical demonstrator
(1995 -2005)
University of Sydney
Northern Clinical School
Final year medical students
(2000 – present)
Royal North Shore Hospital
Registrar program
(2000 – present)
TEACHING POST-GRADUATE STUDENTS / FELLOWS
Sydney Women’s Endosurgery Centre
As foundation chairman of SWEC, he helped established the first Clinical Research Fellowship in gynaecological endoscopic surgery in Australia – New Zealand was established in 1995.
(1995 - 2005)Women’s Institute of Endosurgery
Director of clinical training and education at North Shore Private / Mater Hospital, he helped establish the first Clinical Research Fellowship in gynaecological endoscopic surgery
(1999 – 2000)
Centre for Advanced Reproductive Endosurgery
Director of clinical training and education
Clinical Research Fellowships in gynaecological endoscopic surgery offered to post-FRANZCOG fellows from Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, Canada, Hong Kong, China, Indonesia, Malaysia USA, UK, Holland
(2000 – present)
AGES / RANZCOG Trainee Workshops
26-27 August 2005, Melbourne
1-2 September 2006, Sydney
13-14 April 2007, Brisbane
20-21 June 2008, Melbourne
AAGL Post-graduate courses
1999 – present
ISGE Post-graduate courses
China in 2000, Rui Jin & Xin Hua Hospitals
AWARDS
1. EQUAL THIRD PRIZE PAPER. The learning curve for laparoscopic hysterectomy. DMB Rosen, GM Cario, MA Carlton, AM Lam. American Association of Gynaecological Laparoscopists Annual meeting, Seattle, Washington, September 1997.
2. BEST PRESENTATION. Methods of creating pneumoperitoneum - A review of techniques and complications. DMB Rosen, GM Cario, MA Carlton, AM Lam. Australian Gynaecological Endoscopy Society Annual Meeting, Sydney, July 1997.
3. BEST GYNAECOLOGICAL PAPER. Femoral venous flow during laparoscopic gynaecological surgery. D Chou, GM Cario, MA Carlton, AM Lam. Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting, Expo 98, San Diego, USA. Dec 1998.
INVITED LECTURESHIPS
1. Hysteroscopic endometrial ablation: techniques and outcome. Fairfield Hospital Postgraduate Gynaecological Meeting, Fairfield, Sydney, April 13, 1992.
2. The role of endometrial ablation. St. Vincent’s Private Hospital Postgraduate Gynaecological Education, Sydney, April 22, 1992.
3. Hysteroscopic endometrial ablation: alternative conservative surgery for menorrhagia. Concord Hospital Postgraduate Surgical Meeting, Concord, Sydney, April 30, 1992.
4. Hysteroscopic surgery: the way ahead. Auburn Hospital International Midwifery Week, Auburn, Sydney, May 5, 1992.
5. How to avoid complications in hysteroscopic surgery. St. Margaret’s Hospital Postgraduate Meeting, Darlinghurst, Sydney, May 10, 1992.
6. Advanced Operative Laparoscopy. Strathfield Private Hospital Multi-disciplinary Endoscopic Meeting, Sydney, June 20, 1993.
7. Laparoscopic colposuspension: modern treatment for urinary stress incontinence. Strathfield Private Hospital Multi-disciplinary Endoscopic Meeting, Sydney, April 12, 1994.
8. Laparoscopic colposuspension: preliminary results. John Flynn Hospital Laparoscopic Workshop, Gold Coast, Queensland, May 28, 1994.
9. Laparoscopic colposuspension: Australian experience. The First Workshop on Laparoscopic Surgery, Liverpool Hospital, Sydney, May 28-29, 1994.
10. Laparoscopic Anti-Incontinence Surgery. Werrebee and Sunshine Hospitals, Melbourne, July 30-31, 1994.
11. Laparoscopic hysterectomy: results of 174 cases. The Second Workshop on Laparoscopic Surgery, Liverpool Hospital, Sydney, May 21-22, 1995.
12. Laparoscopic Colposuspension. Royal Women’s Hospital, Melbourne, September 7-8, 1995.
13. Advanced gynaecological endoscopic surgery. Nowra Postgraduate Medical Annual Meeting. Nowra. September 30, 1995.
14. Laparoscopic Surgery-The way forward. St. George Private Hospital GP Seminar 13 March 1996 and 23 April 1996.
15. Keyhole or The Cut. Hunter’s Hill Private Postgraduate GP Seminar 7 March 1996.
16. The role of Advanced Gynaecological Endoscopic Surgery in the treatment of the modern women’s gynaecological diseases. St. George Private Hospital Nurses’ Continuing Education Seminar July 1996.
17. Complications of gynaecological Endoscopy: prevention and management. Gynaecological Endoscopy Workshops. Liverpool Hospital 1995-96.
18. Laparoscopic suturing and knot-tying techniques. Gynaecological Endoscopy Workshops. Liverpool Hospital 1995-96.
19. Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Workshop on Hysterectomy and Pelvic Floor Repair. Blacktown Hospital. November 22, 1996
20. Debate "Prolapse and Incontinence-Abdominal, Vaginal or laparoscopic Approach? St. George Private Hospital. November 23, 1996.
21. Pelvic floor repair. AGES Annual Scientific Meeting, Sydney, July 31, 1997.
22. What is the preferred route of surgery for pelvic floor defects? Plenary session. AGES Annual Scientific Meeting, Melbourne, 3-6 June 1998
23. Laparoscopic pelvic reconstructive surgery. Mater Miseraecordae Hospital, Sydney. Postgraduate grand round. May 9, 1998.
24. The role of laparoscopic surgery in the treatment of pelvic diseases. St. George Private Hospital, HCOA, Kogarah. Postgraduate Nursing education. April 22, 1998.
25. Management of female urinary incontinence. Annual General Meeting of the NSW Urological Nurses Society. St. George Private Hospital, Sydney. July 8, 1998.
26. Pelvic Floor Surgery- Anterior compartment defects- Laparoscopic approach. Adelaide, AGES Annual scientific meeting. May 27-29, 1999.
27. Laparoscopic vaginal vault suspension. Adelaide, AGES Annual Scientific Meeting. May 27-29, 1999.
28. Has the posterior vaginal repair outlived its usefulness? Adelaide AGES Annual scientific meeting, May 27-29, 1999.
29. Laparoscopic management of bowel and ureteric endometriosis. . Postgraduate program, chaired by Harry Reich. Global Congress of Gynecologic Endoscopy. AAGL Las Vegas. Nov 11-15, 1999.
30. The role of laparoscopic surgery in pelvic floor reconstructive surgery. Pamela Youde Nethersole Hospital, HongKong. March 21, 2000.
31. Laparoscopic pelvic floor reconstructive surgery. Xin Hua Hospital, Shangai, China. March 24, 2000.
32. Abdominal entry - Hasson technique. Scientific Postgraduate Program. Combined International Society Gynecological Endoscopy / AGES Congress, Gold Coast. April 16-19, 2000.
33. Complications of Endoscopy. Chairman of session. Scientific Postgraduate Program for Combined International Society Gynecological Endoscopy / AGES Congress, Gold Coast. April 16-19, 2000.
34. Surgery for prolapse. . Scientific Postgraduate Program for Combined International Society Gynecological Endoscopy / AGES Congress, Gold Coast. April 16-19, 2000.
35. Computers in Endoscopic Surgery. Chairman of session. Scientific Postgraduate Program for Combined International Society Gynecological Endoscopy / AGES Congress, Gold Coast. April 16-19, 2000.
36. Chairman, Free communications and videos session I. Free Communications Program. ISGE / AGES Congress. April 16-19, 2000.
37. The role of surgery in the treatment of endometriosis. Endometriosis Association, Sydney. Endometriosis Public Seminar, November 1, 2000. N.S.W.
38. Pelvic floor dysfunction: Why do we need a multi-disciplinary approach? Pelvic Floor Symposium. and Workshop Inaugural Meeting. Australian Gynaecological Endoscopy Society. Sydney November 3-4, 2000.
39. Which is the best procedure for vault prolapse: Laparoscopic vault suspension. Pelvic Floor Symposium and Workshop Inaugural Meeting. Australian Gynaecological Endoscopy Society. Sydney November 3-4, 2000.
40. Laparoscopic excision of infiltrative endometriosis of the rectovaginal septum, bowel and the urinary tract using disposable scissors and electro-surgery. Global Congress of Gynecologic Endoscopy 29th Annual Meeting. American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists. Orlando, Florida November 15-19, 2000.
41. Co-chair. Session II Endometriosis. Free Communications. Global Congress of Gynecologic Endoscopy 29th Annual Meeting. American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists. Orlando, Florida November 15-19, 2000.
42. The role of laparoscopic surgery in pelvic floor reconstruction. A valedictory meeting for Dr. Alan Hewson. The New Caslte Obstetrics & Gynaecology Society, February 24, 2001.
43. Pelvic Floor Reconstruction- Posterior compartment defects. 10th Annual Congress, ISGE, Chicago. March 28-31, 2001.
44. Moderator. Urogynaecology seminar. 10th Annual Congress, ISGE, Chicago. March 28-31, 2001.
45. Advanced course in laparoscopic gynaecology. CTEC, The University of Western Australia. April 30-May 1, 2001.
46. Pelvic floor surgery. Laparoscopic pelvic floor repair. Is it taking up and is it holding up? XI AGES Annual Scientific Meeting. May 2-4, 2001.
47. Moderator. Session 2. XI AGES Annual Scientific Meeting. May 2-4, 2001.
48. Laparoscopic repair of vaginal vault prolapse. Australian Association of Ambulatory vaginal & incontinence Surgeons. Royal Perth Hospital. May 5th, 2001.
49. Anatomy of the pelvic floor- laparoscopic view. Gynae-laparoscopic surgery and pelvic reconstruction - Seminar and workshop. Gleneagles Hospital, Singapore. July 6-8, 2001.
50. Pelvic floor dysfunction-A new concept. Do we need a multidisciplinary approach. Gynae-laparoscopic surgery and pelvic reconstruction - Seminar and workshop. Gleneagles Hospital, Singapore. July 6-8, 2001.
51. Laparoscopic management of severe endometriosis. Gynae-laparoscopic surgery and pelvic reconstruction - Seminar and workshop. Gleneagles Hospital, Singapore. July 6-8, 2001.
52. Which is the procedure of choice in the management of genuine stress incontinence.? -Debate. Gynae-laparoscopic surgery and pelvic reconstruction - Seminar and workshop. Gleneagles Hospital, Singapore. July 6-8, 2001.
53. The MAS training of gynaecologist- An integrtated comprehensive educational program. Gynae-laparoscopic surgery and pelvic reconstruction - Seminar and workshop. Gleneagles Hospital, Singapore. July 6-8, 2001.
54. Paravaginal defects- definitions, diagnosis, and laparoscopic correction. Gynae-laparoscopic surgery and pelvic reconstruction - Seminar and workshop. Gleneagles Hospital, Singapore. July 6-8, 2001.
55. Laparoscopic total pelvic floor repair in utero-vaginal prolapse. Gynae-laparoscopic surgery and pelvic reconstruction - Seminar and workshop. Gleneagles Hospital, Singapore. July 6-8, 2001.
56. Laparoscopic management of post-hysterectomy vault prolapse. Gynae-laparoscopic surgery and pelvic reconstruction - Seminar and workshop. Gleneagles Hospital, Singapore. July 6-8, 2001.
57. Ureteric dissection. Video Operating workshop. Expanding Surgery for Gynaecologists. AGES Symposium. September 6-7, 2002.
58. Pelvic sidewall and urinary tract endometriosis. AGES Annual Scientific Meeting, Sydney, May 15-18, 2002.
59. Enterocoele and vault prolapse. AGES Annual Scientific Meeting, Sydney, May 15-18, 2002.
60. What is the role of laparoscopy? Pelvic Prolapse for the Generalist – Controversies & Solutions. Adelaide, October 18-19, 2002, AGES Pelvic Floor Symposium & Workshop III.
61. Laparoscopic surgery for treatment of cystocoele after sacrospinous colpopexy. Adelaide, October 18-19, 2002, AGES Pelvic Floor Symposium & Workshop III.
62. Laparoscopic suturing – How do I do it? AGES XIII Annual Scientific Meeting, Melbourne. May 21-24, 2003.
63. Laparoscopic pelvic floor repair – finally the results. AGES XIII Annual Scientific Meeting, Melbourne. May 21-24, 2003.
64. Laparoscopic pelvic floor repair +/- mesh. AGES Pelvic Floor Symposium & Workshop IV, ‘To mesh or not to mesh’ September 5-6, 2003, Sydney.
65. Anatomy of the pelvis - laparoscopic dissection. AGES Pelvic Floor Symposium & Workshop IV. September 5-6, 2003, Sydney.
66. Pain following prolapse surgery. AGES Pelvic Pain Symposium ‘Female pelvic pain- Looking beyond the laparoscope’ .November 14-15, 2003, Gold Coast.
67. Urinary tract endometriosis. AGES XIV Annual Scientific Meeting, ‘Risk Management in Gynaecological Surgery’ Brisbane, May 26-29, 2004.
68. The anatomy of pelvic floor support through laparoscopy. AGES XV Annual Scientific Meeting, ‘Art and Science’ of Gynaecological Endoscopy Surgery’. Perth, May 4-6, 2005.
69. The art of removal of ureteric endometriosis. AGES XV Annual Scientific Meeting. Perth, May 4-6, 2005.
70. Pouch of Douglas endometriosis. AGES Endometriosis, Infertility, Assisted Reproductive Technology. Sydney, July 29-30, 2005.
71. ‘Is graft reinforcement necessary for optimal outcome in pelvic organ prolapse surgery?’ Debate. AGES Pelvic Floor Symposium & Workshop VI – ‘New Solutions’. Melbourne, October 14-15, 2005.
72. ‘New solutions gone wrong – panel discussion’. AGES Pelvic Floor Symposium & Workshop VI – ‘New Solutions’. Melbourne, October 14-15, 2005.
73. Colorectal resection for endometriosis. Is it worthwhile or not? 6th Annual Congress of the Asia-Pacific Association of Gynecologic Endoscopy and Minimally Invasive Therapy. Hong Kong, November 28-30, 2005.
74. Urinary tract injury – prevention and management. 6th Annual Congress of the Asia-Pacific Association of Gynecologic Endoscopy and Minimally Invasive Therapy. Hong Kong, November 28-30, 2005.
75. AGES XVI Annual Scientific Meeting ‘Managing Common Gynaecological Challenges’, Adelaide, May 4-6, 2006.
76. Anatomical and technical limits to laparoscopic hysterectomy. Joint AGES and APAGE conference. ‘The Limits of Endoscopic Surgery’. Sydney, August 18-19, 2006.
77. Anatomical and technical aspects of resection of endometriosis – ovarian, pouch of Douglas, recto-sigmoid and vesico-ureteric disease. Joint AGES and APAGE conference. ‘The Limits of Endoscopic Surgery’. Sydney, August 18-19, 2006.
78. Laparoscopic approach to minimize dyspareunia. AGES Pelvic Floor Symposium & Workshop VII – ‘Anatomy and Function of the female pelvic floor’. Brisbane, November 17-18, 2006.
79. Laparoscopic para-vaginal repair. AGES Pelvic Floor Symposium & Workshop VII – ‘Anatomy and Function of the female pelvic floor’. Brisbane, November 17-18, 2006.
80. Unexpected problems in laparoscopic myomectomy. AGES Annual Scientific Meeting XVII – ‘Risk Management in Gynaecology and Endoscopic Surgery’. Sydney, May 17-19, 2007.
81. Management of severe bowel endometriosis. Beijing International Annual Gynecologic Endoscopic Symposium. May 20-22, 2007.
82. Multi-disciplinary Approach for management of recto-vaginal, sigmoid and ileo-caecal endometriosis including management of bowel complications. The 36th Global Congress of Minimally Invasive Gynaecology, AAGL. Washington, November 13-17, 2007.
83. Multi-disciplinary approach to mesh augmentation in pelvic floor repairs particularly in the management of mesh-related complications. The 36th Global Congress of Minimally Invasive Gynaecology, AAGL. Washington, November 13-17, 2007.
84. Laparoscopic excision of pelvic endometriosis. 20th Annual Advanced Techniques in Endoscopic & Robotic Gynecologic Surgery. Hawaii, 26-29, 2007.
85. Complications of laparoscopic myomectomy. 20th Annual Advanced Techniques in Endoscopic & Robotic Gynecologic Surgery. Hawaii, 26-29, 2007.
86. Site-specific repair of anterior vaginal wall compartment: Laparoscopic approach to cystocoele repair. 20th Annual Advanced Techniques in Endoscopic & Robotic Gynecologic Surgery. Hawaii, 26-29, 2007.
87. Laparoscopic approach to posterior compartment and vault prolapse. AGES Pelvic Floor Symposium & Workshop VIII – Pelvic Floor in Perspective. Adelaide, November 8-9, November, 2007.
88. Role of labs and simulation in improving Surgical Training. RANZCOG New Zealand Annual Scientific Meeting, Hamilton April, 9-12, 2008.
89. Endometriosis surgery - How to be safe. RANZCOG New Zealand Annual Scientific Meeting, Hamilton April, 9-12, 2008.
90. Laparoscopic uteropexy with or without suture. International Symposium on laparoscopic new technique in gynaecological oncologic and pelvic reconstructive surgery. Southwest Hospital, Chonqing, April 18-20, 2008.
ABSTRACTS AND ARTICLES OF LESS THAN ONE PAGE
1. Comparison between Open Vs. Laparoscopic colposuspension: cost-effectiveness and nursing care. Australian Gynaecological Endoscopy Society Annual Scientific Meeting, Melbourne. November 1995.
2. Major laparoscopic vascular and bowel injuries: Veress needle or Hasson cannula? Australian Gynaecological Endoscopy Society Annual Scientific Meeting, Melbourne. November 1995.
3. Laparoscopic colposuspension: results from 109 consecutive cases. Australian Gynaecological Endoscopy Society Annual Scientific Meeting, Queenstown, NZ. September 1996.
4. A new laparoscopic technique for repair of total vault prolapse and enterocoele. Australian Gynaecological Endoscopy Society Annual Scientific Meeting, Queenstown, NZ. September 1996.
5. Complications of gynaecological Endoscopy: prevention and management. Gynaecological Endoscopy Workshops. Liverpool Hospital 1995-96.
6. Laparoscopic suturing and knot-tying techniques. Gynaecological Endoscopy Workshops. Liverpool Hospital 1995-96.
7. Laparoscopic bowel and vascular complications: should the Veress needle and cannula be replaced? Abstract. Free communication. 25th International Congress of Gynecologic Meeting, Chicago, Illinois. September 24-29, 1996.
8. A new laparoscopic approach to enterocoele repair. Abstract. Free communication. 25th International Congress of Gynecologic Meeting, Chicago, Illinois. September 24-29, 1996.
9. Prolapse and Incontinence-Abdominal, Vaginal or laparoscopic Approach? Debate. St. George Private Hospital 23 November 96.
10. Pelvic floor repair. Australian Gynaecological Endoscopy Society Annual Scientific Meeting, Sydney, 31 July 1997. Plenary session
11. Paravaginal defect: definition, diagnosis and laparoscopic repair. Free communication. Australian Gynaecological Endoscopy Society Annual Scientific Meeting, Sydney, 31 July 1997.
12. Laparoscopic total pelvic floor repair. Free communication. Australian Gynaecological Endoscopy Society Annual Scientific Meeting, Sydney, 31 July 1997.
13. Laparoscopic presacral neurectomy. Free communication. Australian Gynaecological Endoscopy Society Annual Scientific Meeting, Sydney, 31 July 1997.
14. The learning curve for laparoscopic hysterectomy. DMB Rosen, GC Cario, MA Carlton, AM Lam. Free communication. Australian Gynaecological Endoscopy Society Annual Scientific Meeting, Sydney, 31 July 1997.
15. PCA vs. intramuscular analgesia following advanced gynaecological laparoscopy. DMB Rosen, GC Cario, MA Carlton, AM Lam, L McBride. Free communication. Australian Gynaecological Endoscopy Society Annual Scientific Meeting, Sydney, 31 July 1997.
16. Alternative methods of laparoscopic port closure. DMB Rosen, GC Cario, MA Carlton, AM Lam. Free communication. Australian Gynaecological Endoscopy Society Annual Scientific Meeting, Sydney, 31 July 1997.
17. Methods of creating pneumoperitoneum. A review of techniques and complications. DMB Rosen, AM Lam, MC Chapman , GC Cario, MA Carlton,. Free communication. . Australian Gynaecological Endoscopy Society Annual Scientific Meeting, Sydney, 31 July 1997.
18. Current laparoscopic management of ovarian dermoid cysts. DMB Rosen, AM Lam, MA Carlton, GC Cario. Free communication. Australian Gynaecological Endoscopy Society Annual Scientific Meeting, Sydney, 31 July 1997.
19. Laparoscopic Burch colposuspension for urinary stress incontinence. Abstract. Plenary paper. 25th International Congress of Gynecologic Meeting, Seattle, Washington. September 23-28, 1997.
20. Laparoscopic total pelvic floor repair. Free communication. 25th International Congress of Gynecologic Meeting, Seattle, Washington. September 23-28, 1997.
21. Laparoscopic pelvic reconstructive surgery. Mater Miseraecordae Hospital, Sydney. Postgraduate grand round. May 9, 1998.
22. The role of laparoscopic surgery in the treatment of pelvic diseases. St. George Private Hospital, HCOA, Kogarah. Postgraduate Nursing education. April 22, 1998.
23. What is the preferred route of surgery for pelvic floor defects? Plenary session. Australian Gynaecological Endoscopy Society Annual Scientific Meeting, Melbourne, 3-6 June 1998.
24. Laparoscopic pelvic floor repair with laparoscopic coagulating shears. Australian Gynaecological Endoscopy Society Annual Scientific Meeting, Melbourne, 3-6 June 1998.
25. Laparoscopic treatment of recto-vaginal septum endometriosis. AGES Annual scientific meeting, Melbourne, 3-6 June 1998.
26. The safety of laparoscopic treatment of ovarian dermoid tumours. Danny Chou, David Rosen, M. Carlton, AM. Lam, G. Cario. AGES Annual scientific meeting, Melbourne, 3-6 June 1998.
27. Laparoscopic ovarian transposition. M. Carlton, G. Robertson, D. Chou, G. Cario, AM. Lam. AGES Annual scientific meeting, Melbourne, 3-6 June 1998.
28.How effective are workshops in laparoscopic surgery? G. Cario, M. Carlton, AM. Lam, D. Chou. AGES Annual scientific meeting, Melbourne, 3-6 June 1998.
29. The 24-hour hysterectomy pilot study. D. Chou, GC Cario, M. Carlton, AM. Lam. Melbourne, 3-6 June 1998. AGES Annual scientific meeting.
30. Cost comparison of laparoscopic versus open procedures at the Sydney Women's Endosurgery Centre. MC Carlton, GC Cario, AM Lam, D Chou. AGES Annual scientific meeting, Melbourne, 3-6 June 1998.
31. Laparoscopy on the Internet. D. Chou, GC Cario, M. Carlton, AM. Lam. Melbourne, 3-6 June 1998 AGES Annual scientific meeting.
32. Emerging role of laparoscopy in pelvic floor repair. 27th International Congress of Gynecologic Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia. November 10-15, 1998.
33. Laparoscopic pelvic floor repair with laparoscopic coagulating shears. 27th International Congress of Gynecologic Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia. November 10-15, 1998.
34. Femoral venous flow during laparoscopic gynaecological surgery. D. Chou, DMB Rosen, L North, GC Cario, M. Carlton, AM. Lam. Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting, Expo 98, San Diego, USA. Dec 98. Awarded the " Best Gynaecological Paper".35. Laparoscopic pelvic floor repair with Laparoscopic Coagulating Shears. D. Chou, GC Cario, M. Carlton, AM. Lam. Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting, Expo 98, San Diego, USA. Dec 98.
36. Management of female urinary incontinence. Annual General Meeting of the NSW Urological Nurses Society. 8 July 1998. St. George Private Hospital, Sydney.
37. Pelvic Floor Surgery- Anterior compartment defects- Laparoscopic approach. Plenary session. Adelaide, 27-29 May 99 AGES Annual scientific meeting.
38. Laparoscopic vaginal vault resuspension. Plenary session. Adelaide, 27-29 May 99 AGES Annual scientific meeting.
39. Has the posterior vaginal repair outlived its usefulness? Plenary session. Adelaide, 27-29 May 99 AGES Annual scientific meeting.
40. Pelvic floor anatomy: A 3-D animated presentation. D. Chou, AM. Lam, GC Cario, M. Carlton. Free communication. Adelaide, 27-29 May 99 AGES Annual scientific meeting.
41. Endoscopically assisted vaginal McCall Culdoplasty. D. Chou, M. Carlton, GC Cario, AM. Lam. Free communication. Adelaide, 27-29 May 99 AGES Annual scientific meeting.
42. Stimulated contractions of levator ani muscles demonstrated laparoscopically during laparoscopic pelvic floor repair. D. Chou, M. Carlton, GC Cario, AM. Lam.Free communication. . AAGL Las Vegas Nov 99.
43. The 24 hour laparoscopic Burch colposuspension. D. Chou, M. Carlton, GC Cario, AM. Lam. Free communication. Adelaide, 27-29 May 99 AGES Annual scientific meeting.
44. Different methods of performing laparoscopic colpotomy in laparoscopic hysterectomy. Video presentation. GC Cario, D. Chou, M. Carlton, AM. Lam.. Adelaide, 27-29 May 99 AGES Annual scientific meeting.
45. Laparoscopic management of a massive ovarian dermoid in a 16-year old girl with laparoscopic coagulating shears. Video presentation, D. Chou, AM. Lam. AAGL Las Vegas Nov 99.
46.Use of Endotip trocar. Video presentation. GC Cario, D. Chou, M. Carlton, AM. Lam. Adelaide, 27-29 May 99 AGES Annual scientific meeting.
47. Deeply infiltrating endometriosis. A Kwok, AM Lam. Adelaide, 27-29 May 99 AGES Annual scientific meeting.48. Laparoscopic presacral neurectomy. A Kwok, AM Lam. Adelaide, 27-29 May 99 AGES Annual scientific meeting.
49. Laparoscopic management of bowel and ureteric endometriosis. Postgraduate program, chaired by Harry Reich. AAGL Las Vegas Nov 99.
50. The role of laparoscopic surgery in pelvic floor reconstructive surgery. Guest lecture. Pamela Youde Nethersole Hospital, HongKong. 21 March 2000.
51. Abdominal entry - Hasson technique. Scientific Postgraduate Program for ISGE / AGES Congress. 16-19 April 2000
52. Chairman of session on Complications of Endoscopy, Scientific Postgraduate Program for ISGE / AGES Congress. 16-19 April 2000
53. Surgery for prolapse. Scientific Postgraduate Program for ISGE / AGES Congress. 16-19 April 2000
54. Chairman, session on Computers in Endoscopic Surgery. Scientific Postgraduate Program for ISGE / AGES Congress. 16-19 April 2000
55. Laparoscopic pelvic floor repair of the posterior vaginal compartment defect. Free Communications Program. ISGE / AGES Congress. 16-19 April 2000
56.An objective assessment of the effects of laparoscopic pelvic floor repair on urological and ano-rectal function. A prospective survey of the effects on sexual function. K. Karthigasu, AM Lam et al. Free Communications Program. ISGE / AGES Congress. 16-19 April 2000
57. Chairman, Free communications and videos session 1. Free Communications Program. ISGE / AGES Congress. 16-19 April 2000
58. Laparoscopic excision of a large rectovaginal nodule. A Kwok, AM Lam. Free Communications Program. ISGE / AGES Congress. 16-19 April 2000
59. Laparoscopic excision of deeply infiltrating endometriosis of the rectovaginal septum- Complication, outcome on pain scores. A Kwok, AM Lam. Free Communications Program. ISGE / AGES Congress. 16-19 April 2000
60. Laparoscopically assisted segmental resection of sigmoid colon and primary reanastomosis. AM Lam. Free Communications Program. ISGE / AGES Congress. 16-19 April 2000
61. Laparoscopic repair of ureteric injury. AM Lam. Free Communications Program. ISGE / AGES Congress. 16-19 April 2000
62. Laparoscopic total hysterectomy using laparoscopic coagulating shears. R Ford, A Kwok, AM Lam. . Free Communications Program. ISGE / AGES Congress. 16-19 April 2000
63. The role of surgery in the treatment of endometriosis. Endometriosis Association, Sydney. Endometriosis Public Seminar, November 1, 2000. N.S.W.
64. Pelvic floor dysfunction: Why do we need a multi-disciplinary approach? Pelvic Floor Symposium. and Workshop Inaugural Meeting. Australian Gynaecological Endoscopy Society. Sydney November 3-4, 2000.
65. Which is the best procedure for vault prolapse: Laparoscopic vault suspension. Pelvic Floor Symposium. and Workshop Inaugural Meeting. Australian Gynaecological Endoscopy Society. Sydney November 3-4, 2000.
66. An unusual late complication of laparoscopic pelvic floor repair. K Karthigasu, AM Lam, P Aslan. Global Congress of Gynecologic Endoscopy 29th Annual Meeting. American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists. Orlando, Florida November 15-19, 2000.
67. Laparoscopic resection of deep infiltrative endometriotic nodules of the rectovaginal septum. A Kwok, A Lam, R Ford. Global Congress of Gynecologic Endoscopy 29th Annual Meeting. American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists. Orlando, November 15-19, 2000.
68. Open laparoscopy and prevention of complications. A Kwok, A Lam, R Ford. Global Congress of Gynecologic Endoscopy 29th Annual Meeting. American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists. Orlando, Florida November 15-19, 2000.
69. laparoscopic repair of ureteric injury. A Kwok, A Lam, R Ford. Global Congress of Gynecologic Endoscopy 29th Annual Meeting. American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists. Orlando, Florida November 15-19, 2000.
70. Laparoscopic repair of vault prolapse and posterior compartment defect. A Lam, A Kwok, R Ford. Global Congress of Gynecologic Endoscopy 29th Annual Meeting. American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists. Orlando, Florida November 15-19, 2000.
71. Laparoscopic assisted segmental resection of sigmoid colon and primary reanastomosis. AM Lam, D Lubowski, R Simpson, D Chou, K Karthigasu.. Global Congress of Gynecologic Endoscopy 29th Annual Meeting. American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists. Orlando, Florida November 15-19, 2000.
72. Laparoscopic excision of infiltrative endometriosis of the rectovaginal septum, bowel and the urinary tract using disposable scissors and electro-surgery. Global Congress of Gynecologic Endoscopy 29th Annual Meeting. American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists. Orlando, Florida November 15-19, 2000.
73. Intraoperative assessment and management of lower gastrointestinal endometriotic lesions. A Yazdani, AM Lam. XI AGES Annual Scientific Meeting, Perth, WA. May 2-4, 2001.
74. Intraoperative assessment and management of endometriotic lower urinary tract lesions. A Yazdani, AM Lam. XI AGES Annual Scientific Meeting, Perth, WA. May 2-4, 2001.
75. The Assessment and management of anterior vaginal compartment disorders. AM Lam, A Yazdani. XI AGES Annual Scientific Meeting, Perth, WA. May 2-4, 2001.
76. Ergonomics of endoscopic suturing. A Yazdani, AM Lam. XI AGES Annual Scientific Meeting, Perth, WA. May 2-4, 2001.
77. An unusual late ureteric complication of laparoscopic pelvic floor repair. K Karthigasu, AM Lam. XI AGES Annual Scientific Meeting, Perth, WA. May 2-4, 2001.
78. Ano-rectal function after laparoscopic treatment of genital prolapse. A prospective study. K Karthigasu, AM Lam et al. XI AGES Annual Scientific Meeting, Perth, WA. May 2-4, 2001.
79. Laparoscopy in the adolescent female. Ray O’Sullivan, M Wynn- Williams, A Lam, G Cario, M Carlton. AGES Annual Scientific Meeting, Sydney, May 15-18, 2002.
80. Development of an integrated training program for training and evaluation of minimal access pelvic surgery. A Lam, A Yazdani, H Torode, M Wynn-Williams, R Ford. AGES Annual Scientific Meeting, Sydney, May 15-18, 2002.
81. Objective assessment of a new integrated minimal access training program. A Yazdani, A Lam, K Karthigasu, R O’Sullivan, M Wynn-Williams, R Ford. AGES Annual Scientific Meeting, Sydney, May 15-18, 2002.
82. The use of dual energy source for laparoscopic hysterectomy. M Wynn-Williams, A Lam, R O’Sullivan, R Ford. AGES Annual Scientific Meeting, Sydney, May 15-18, 2002.
83. Laparoscopy in the elderly patient. R O’Sullivan, A Lam, M Wynn-Williams, G Cario, M Carlton. AGES Annual Scientific Meeting, Sydney, May 15-18, 2002.
84. Laparoscopic low anterior resection for treatment of severe recto-vaginal endometriosis. Wynn-Williams, A Lam, R O’Sullivan, M Schitzler. AGES Annual Scientific Meeting, Sydney, May 15-18, 2002.
85. Endometriosis of the urinary tract: an Australian collaborative study. A Lam, A Yazdani, M Cooper, G Reid, P Maher, J Tsaltas, Wynn-Williams, R O’Sullivan. AGES Annual Scientific Meeting, Sydney, May 15-18, 2002.
86. Sexual function of women with genital prolapse pre- and post-laparoscopic pelvic floor repair. K Karthigasu, A Yazdani, A Lam, G Cario, M Carlton. AGES Annual Scientific Meeting, Sydney, May 15-18, 2002.
87. Ten year experience with laparoscopic colposuspension. M Wynn-Williams, A Lam. AGES XIII Annual Scientific Meeting, Melbourne. May 21-24, 2003.
88. The influence of blood soaking and wetting on the integrity and resistance to slippage of intracorporeal knots. R O’Sullivan, M Wynn-Williams, A Lam. AGES XIII Annual Scientific Meeting, Melbourne. May 21-24, 2003.
89. Double ureteric stent mimicking as recurrent utero-vaginal fistula. F Yok Fai, A Lam. AGES XIII Annual Scientific Meeting, Melbourne. May 21-24, 2003.
90. Laparoscopic or transanal repair of rectocoele? A matched cohort study. M Thornton, D Lubowski, D King, A Lam. AGES XIII Annual Scientific Meeting, Melbourne. May 21-24, 2003.
91. Laparoscopic colposuspension for recurrent urinary stress incontinence. M Wynn-Williams, R O’Sullivan, A Lam. AGES XIII Annual Scientific Meeting, Melbourne. May 21-24, 2003.
92. Laparoscopic knot-tensions: influence of hand-tying vs laparoscopic tying. M Wynn-Williams, R O’Sullivan, A Lam. AGES XIII Annual Scientific Meeting, Melbourne. May 21-24, 2003.
93. Change in gynaecological practice after attending a laparoscopic training course. M Wynn-Williams, R O’Sullivan, A Lam. AGES XIII Annual Scientific Meeting, Melbourne. May 21-24, 2003.
94. Evaluation of the effectiveness of education in gynaecological laparoscopy using the CARE model. M Wynn-Williams, R O’Sullivan, F Yok Fai, M Wynn-Williams, A Lam. AGES XIII Annual Scientific Meeting, Melbourne. May 21-24, 2003.
95. Laparoscopic excision of post-menopausal obstructive ureteric endometriosis. F Yok Fai, M Wynn-Williams, A Lam. AGES XIII Annual Scientific Meeting, Melbourne. May 21-24, 2003.
96. Laparoscopic management of lower gastrointestinal tract endometriosis. F Yok Fai, M Wynn-Williams, A Lam. AGES XIII Annual Scientific Meeting, Melbourne. May 21-24, 2003.
97. Combining laparoscopic pelvic floor repair and sacrocolpopexy using mesh for the treatment of total vault prolapse. A Morris, A Lam. AGES XV Annual Scientific Meeting. Perth, May 4-6, 2005.
98. En-bloc excision of full-thickness rectovaginal endoemtriosis and low anterior resection using laparoscopic coagulating shears. A Morris, A Lam. AGES XV Annual Scientific Meeting. Perth, May 4-6, 2005.
99. Laparoscopic demonstration of avascular surgical spaces within the pelvis. A Morris, A Lam. AGES XV Annual Scientific Meeting. Perth, May 4-6, 2005.
100. Laparoscopic sacrocolpohysteropexy with Gynemesh for treatment of severe utero-vaginal prolapse. A Morris, A Lam. AGES XV Annual Scientific Meeting. Perth, May 4-6, 2005.
101. Management of injuries to great vessels during laparoscopy using the sheep model. A Morris, A Lam. AGES XV Annual Scientific Meeting. Perth, May 4-6, 2005.
102. The use of sheep model for teaching advanced laparoscopic gynaecological surgery. A Morris, A Lam. AGES XV Annual Scientific Meeting. Perth, May 4-6, 2005.
103. Analysis of 73 cases of total laparoscopic hysterectomy: Intention to treat ongoing prospective trial. Condous GS, A Lam. AGES XVI Annual Scientific Meeting. Adelaide, May 4-6, 2006.
104. Is there any correlation between symptoms and histological confirmation of endometriosis? Condous GS, A Lam. AGES XVI Annual Scientific Meeting. Adelaide, May 4-6, 2006.
105. Selecting women with pelvic pain for laparoscopic intervention. Condous GS, A Lam. AGES XVI Annual Scientific Meeting. Adelaide, May 4-6, 2006.
106. Diagnosing ectopic pregnancy: transvaginal ultrasound versus laparoscopy. Condous GS, A Lam. AGES XVI Annual Scientific Meeting. Adelaide, May 4-6, 2006.
107. Laparoscopic pelvic floor repair: an alternative to standard approaches. Condous GS, A Lam. AGES XVI Annual Scientific Meeting. Adelaide, May 4-6, 2006.
108. What is the value of advanced laparoscopic skills courses? Condous GS, A Lam. AGES XVI Annual Scientific Meeting. Adelaide, May 4-6, 2006.
109. Uterine morcellation: an enlarged uterus is not a contraindication to performing total laparoscopic hysterectomy. Condous GS, A Lam. AGES XVI Annual Scientific Meeting. Adelaide, May 4-6, 2006.
110. Management of vaginal mesh erosion after Prolift transvaginal prolapse repair. Al Nouh B, Singh SS, Lam A. AGES XVII Annual Scientific Meeting, Sydney. May 17-19, 2007.
111. Surgical outcomes and complications of vaginal Prolift mesh repair for pelvic prolapse. Singh SS, Al Nouh B, G Condous, Lam A. AGES XVII Annual Scientific Meeting, Sydney. May 17-19, 2007.
SURGICAL TUTOR & DEMONSTRATOR AT SURGICAL CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS
1. The First Workshop on Laparoscopic Surgery, Liverpool Hospital, Sydney, May 28-29, 1994.
2. Laparoscopic Anti-Incontinence Surgery Workshop. Werreibee and Sunshine Hospitals, Melbourne, July 30-31, 1994.
3. The Second Workshop on Laparoscopic Surgery, Liverpool Hospital, Sydney, May 21-22, 1995.
4. Laparoscopic Colposuspension Workshop. Royal Women’s Hospital, Melbourne, September 7-8, 1995.
5. Advanced Gynaecological Endoscopic Surgery Workshop. Nowra Community Hospital. September 30, 1995.
6. Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Workshop on Hysterectomy and Pelvic Floor Repair. Blacktown Hospital. November 22, 1996.
7. Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Workshop. The Oxford Clinic, Chirstchurch, New Zealand. August 25-26, 1997.
8. A three-day Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Workshop. King Edward Hospital, Perth. September 20-23, 1998.
9. Adelaide Laparoscopic Hysterectomy and Pelvic Floor Workshop. Flinders University and Private Hospital, Adelaide. February 18-19, 1999
10. Australian Gynaecological Endoscopy Society Surgical Workshop. Flinders Private Hospital, Adelaide. May 26, 1999.
11. Two-day Advanced Gynaecology Surgical Workshop. Pindara Private Hospital, Gold Coast. September 8-9, 1999.
12. One-day Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Workshop. The Mater Hospital, Brisbane. September 10, 2000.
13. Workshop in Advanced Gynaecological Laparoscopic Surgery. O&G Department of Pamela Youde Nathersole Hospital. The Hong Kong Gynaecological Endoscopy Society. March 18, 2000.
14. International Society of Gynaecological Endoscopy Teaching Workshop. Rui Jin and Xin Hua Hospitals, Shangai, China. March 20-25, 2000.
15. Two-day Advanced Gynaecology Surgical Workshop. Pindara Private Hospital, Gold Coast. April 13, 2000.
16. One-day Pelvic Floor Surgical Workshop. Monash Medical Centre, Melbourne. August 18, 2000.
17. The 3rd International Congress for endoscopic Gynaecologic Surgery. Aesculapium, Tutlingen, Germany. September 25-26, 2000.
18. Pelvic Floor Symposium and Workshop. North Shore Private Hospital, Sydney. November 3-4, 2000.
19. Basic Laparoscopic Skills Workshop. Northern Clinical Skills Centre, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney. November 25, 2000.
20. Advanced laparoscopic training workshop. Sydney Women's Endosurgery Centre, St. George Hospital. Feb 21-23, 2001.
21. Centre of Advanced Reproductive Endosurgery (CARE) Workshop. North Shore Private and Mater Hospitals. Feb 26-March 2, 2001.
22. Advanced course in laparoscopic surgery. CTEC, the University of WA. April 30-May 1, 2001.
23. Advanced laparoscopic training workshop. Sydney Women's Endosurgery Centre, St. George Hospital. May 16-18, 2001.
24. Advanced gynae-laparoscopic and pelvic floor reconstruction seminar and workshop. Gleneagles Hospital, Singapore. July 6-8, 2001.
25. Centre of Advanced Reproductive Endosurgery(CARE) Workshop. North Shore Private and Mater Hospitals. July 16-20, 2001.
26. Pelvic Prolapse for the Generalist – Controversies & Solutions. Adelaide, October 18-19, 2002, AGES Pelvic Floor Symposium & Workshop III.
27. St. John’s of God, Subiaco. AGES XV Annual Scientific Meeting. Perth, May 4-6, 2005.
28. The Mater Hospital. AGES Symposium on Endometriosis, Infertility, Assisted Reproductive Technology. Sydney, July 29-30, 2005.
29. The Mater Hospital. AGES Annual Scientific Meeting XVII – ‘Risk Management inGyneacology and Endoscopic Surgery’. Sydney, May 17-19, 2007.
30. Beijing International Annual Gynaecologic Endoscopic Symposium. May 20-22, 2007.
31. 6th Annual Congress of the Asia-Pacific Association of Gynecologic Endoscopy and Minimally Invasive Therapy. Hong Kong, November 28-30, 2005.
32. The Mater Hospital. AGES Annual Scientific Meeting XVII – ‘Risk Management in Gynaecology and Endoscopic Surgery’. Sydney, May 17-19, 2007.
33. Monash Surgical Centre. AGES XVIII Annual Scientific Meeting and World Conference Endometriosis. Melbourne, March 11-14, 2008.
34. Symposium on laparoscopic new technique in gynaecological oncologic and pelvic reconstructive surgery. Southwest Hospital, Chonqing, April 18-20, 2008.
REVIEW ARTICLES IN PEER-REVIEWED JOURNALS
1. Bilateral ureteric obstruction due to recurrent endometriosis associated with hormone replacement therapy. AM Lam, M French, FM Charnock. Aust NZ Obstet Gynaecol 1992; 32: 81-82
2. Ruptured ectopic pregnancy in an amenorrhoeic woman after transcervical endometrial resection. AM Lam, R Al-Jumaily, E Holt. Aust NZ J Obstet Gynaecol 1992; 32: 93-94
3. Hysteroscopic endometrial ablation: Patient education guide. AM Lam. Patient Management 1992; 75-76.
4. Laparoscopic Burch colposuspension for stress incontinence: preliminary result. AM Lam, GJ Jenkins, RS Hyslop. MJA 1995: 162: 18-21
5. Complications of 174 laparoscopic hysterectomies. MJ Cooper, G Cario, AM Lam, M Carlton, G Vaughan, P Hammill. Aust NZ J Obstet Gynaecol 1996; 36: 31-35
6. A review of results in a series of 113 laparoscopic colposuspensions. MJ Cooper, G Cario, AM Lam, M Carlton. Aust NZ J Obstet Gynaecol 1996; 36: 44-48
7. Laparoscopic colposuspension: results from one hundred and nine consecutive cases. AM Lam, DMB Rosen. Gynaecological Endoscopy 1997; 6: 109-114.
8. Cost-analysis comparison of laparoscopic versus open colposuspension. K Loveridge, A Mallouf, C Kennedy, A. Edgington, AM Lam. Surgical Endoscopy 117; 11: 762-765.
9. Laparoscopic colposuspension in women with previously failed anti-incontinence surgery. Andrew Foote, AM Lam. J Obstet Gynaecol Res. 1997; 23: 1-5.
10. Laparoscopic enterocoele repair: A new technique and preliminary results. AM Lam, D Rosen. . Gynaecological Endoscopy 1997; 6: 211-217.
11. Vault haematoma after laparoscopic hysterectomy. DMB Rosen, GM Cario, MA Carlton, AM Lam. Aust N Z Obstet Gynaecol 1997; 37: 220-222.
12. Return to work following laparoscopic hysterectomy. DMB Rosen, GM Cario, MA Carlton, AM Lam. Gynae Endoscopy 1997; 6: 261-264.
13. Current laparoscopic management of ovarian dermoid cysts. DMB Rosen, AM Lam, MA Carlton, GC Cario. ANZJOG 1998; 38:1-3.
14. Analgesia following major laparoscopic surgery- PCA Vs Intramuscular analgesia. DMB Rosen, MA Carlton, L McBride, GM Cario, AM Lam. Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons 1998; 2: 25-29.
15. The learning curve for laparoscopic hysterectomy. DMB Rosen, GC Cario, MA Carlton, AM Lam. Gynae Endoscopy 1998; 7(6): 289-294.
16. Methods of creating pneumoperitoneum – A review of techniques and complications. DMB Rosen, AM Lam, M Chapman, MA Carlton, GM Cario. Obstet & Gynae Survey 1998: 53: 167-174.
17. The surgical management of vaginal agenesis. CL Templeman, AM Lam, SP Hertweck. Obstet Gynecol Survey 1999:54:9: 583-91.
18. Managing mature cystic teratomas of the ovary. CL Templeman, ME Fallat, AM Lam , S Perlman, SP Hertweck, D O’Connor. Obstet Gynecol Surv 2000: 55:738-74.
19. Discharge home within 24 hours following laparoscopic hysterectomy. D Chou, MA Carlton, GC Cario, AM Lam, MC Chapman. ANZJOG 1999.
20. Femoral venous flow during laparoscopic gynaecological surgery. D. Chou, DMB Rosen, L North, GC Cario, M. Carlton, AM. Lam.
21. Laparoscopic presacral neurectomy: retrospective series. A Kwok, AM Lam. ANZCOG 2001; 41: 195-197.
22. Laparoscopic resection of deeply infiltrating endometriosis of the rectovaginal septum-effect on pelvic pain. A Kwok, AM Lam. Gynaecological Endoscopy 2001; 10: 49-52
23. Port-site incisional hernia. A Kwok, AM Lam. accepted for publication in ANZ Obstet Gynaecol.
24. The different tissue effects between electrosurergy and harmonic scalpel: a sheep study. Accepted for publication in AAGL 2001. Laparoscopic presacral neurectomy. A Kwok, AM Lam, Robert Ford. Obstet Gynecol Survey 2001; 56: 99-104.
25. Deeply infiltrating endometriosis: implications, diagnosis, and management. A Kwok, AM Lam, Robert Ford. Obstet Gynecol Survey 2001; 56:168-177.
26. Laparoscopic management of a case of abdominal ectopic pregnancy.
Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol. Kwok A, Chia KK, Ford R, Lam A. 2002 Aug;42(3):300-2.
27. Male to female trans-sexualism – laparoscopic repair of prolapsed neovagina. Condous G, AM Lam. Aust NZ J Obstet Gynaecol. 2006, 46(3); 254-256.
28. Bowel, bladder and sexual function in women undergoing laparoscopic posterior compartment repair in the presence of apical or anterior compartment dysfunction. Thornton M, King D, Lam A. Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol. 2005; 45(3):195-200.
29. Laparoscopic treatment of tension free vaginal tape erosion. Siow A, Morris A, Lam A. Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol. 2005 Aug;45(4):333.
30. What is the value of preoperative bimanual pelvic examination in women undergoing laparoscopic total hysterectomy? Condous G, Van Calster B, Van Huffel S, Lam A. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2007;14(3):334-8.
31. Primer on risk management for the gynaecological laparoscopist. Sing S, Condous G, Lam A. Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol. 2007 Aug;21(4):675-90.
32. Laparoscopic or transanal repair of rectocele? A retrospective matched cohort study. Thornton M, Lam A, King D. Dis Colon Rectum. 2005 Apr;48(4):792-8.
