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RESEARCH

Chris has broad research interests, with a particular focus on genomics and biomarkers in risk stratifying pancreatic cysts and cancers and technical approaches to reducing the risk of postoperative pancreatic fistulas. His work has been published in high-impact journals and presented at local and international scientific meetings.

PUBLICATIONS

Ziaziaris, WA., Lim, CSH., Sioson, L., Gill, AJ., Samra, JS., Sahni, S., Mittal, A. Gene Expression Profiling of Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma Arising From Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasms of the Pancreas. Cancer Med. 2024 Dec;13(23):e70499. doi: 10.1002/cam4.70499.

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Mohtashami, A., Ziaziaris, WA., Lim, CSH., Bhimani, N, Leibman, S., Hugh, TJ. (2024) Surgical Options for Retained Gallstones After Cholecystectomy. Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques. 10.1097/SLE.0000000000001333, October 22, 2024. | DOI: 10.1097/SLE.0000000000001333.

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Chui, JN., Ziaziaris, WA., Nahm, CB., Fuchs, T., Sahni, S., Lim, CSH., Gill, AJ., Samra, JS., Mittal, A. (2024) Lipase-to-Amylase Ratio for the Prediction of Clinically Relevant Postoperative Pancreatic Fistula following Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Pancreas. 2024 May 1. doi: 0.1097/MPA.0000000000002345. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38696382.

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Lim CSH, Mittal A, Samra JS. How I do it: microscope augmented pancreaticojejunostomy. Langenbecks Arch Surg. 2023 Aug 23;408(1):327. doi: 10.1007/s00423-023-03055-4. PMID: 37610436.

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Badgery HE, Muhlen-Shulte T, Zalcberg JR, D’Souza B, Gerstenmaier JF, Pickett C, Samra J, Croagh D, for the Pancreatic Cancer Image Biobank Authorship Group. Determination of “borderline resectable” pancreatic cancer – a global assessment of 30 shades of grey. HPB. 2023 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hpb.2023.07.883.

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Lim, CSH, Samra, J.S. and Mittal, A. Response to comment: External drainage of the pancreatic duct in pancreatojejunostomy for preventing postoperative pancreatic fistula: Efficacy and side effects. J Surg Oncol. 2023;127: 508-509. doi: 10.1002/jso.27156.

 

Lim CSH, Chui JN, Sharma V, Samra JS, Mittal A. Construction of a pancreatojejunostomy with an external stent: A technical description. J Surg Oncol. 2022 May;125(6):976-981. doi: 10.1002/jso.26808.

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Khuong JN, Lim CSH, Samra JS. Retrograde Jejunogastric Intussusception of Efferent Limb Post-Whipple Procedure. J Gastrointest Surg. 2022 Oct 19. doi: 10.1007/s11605-022-05488-6.

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Chui JN, Ziaziaris WA, Mohtashami A, Lim CSH, Wong S, Mittal A, Samra JS. Open repair of an anatomically complex hepatic artery aneurysm with great saphenous vein graft. ANZ J Surg. 2022 Jul 4. doi: 10.1111/ans.17899.

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Lim CSH, Nahm CB, Samra JS, Mittal A et al. Letter to the editor regarding “The role of acinar content at pancreatic resection margin in the development of postoperative pancreatic fistula and acute pancreatitis after pancreaticoduodenectomy” Surgery. 2022 Feb;171(2):561. doi: 10.1016/j.surg.2021.06.008.

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Chui JN, Kotecha K, Deng G, Lim CSH, Chou A, Gill AJ, Samra JS, Mittal A. Sheep in wolf's clothing: squamoid cysts of the pancreatic ducts. ANZ J Surg. 2022 May;92(5):1235-1237. doi: 10.1111/ans.17239.

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COVIDSurg Collaborative; GlobalSurg Collaborative. SARS-CoV-2 infection and venous thromboembolism after surgery: an international prospective cohort study. Anaesthesia. 2022 Jan;77(1):28-39. doi: 10.1111/anae.15563.

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COVIDSurg Collaborative. Effect of COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns on planned cancer surgery for 15 tumour types in 61 countries: an international, prospective, cohort study. Lancet Oncol. 2021 Nov; 22(11):1507-1517. doi: 10.1016/S1470-2045(21)00493-9.

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COVIDSurg Collaborative, GlobalSurg Collaborative. SARS-CoV-2 vaccination modelling for safe surgery to save lives: data from an international prospective cohort study. Br J Surg. 2021 Mar 24:znab101. doi: 10.1093/bjs/znab101.

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COVIDSurg Collaborative; GlobalSurg Collaborative. Timing of surgery following SARS-CoV-2 infection: an international prospective cohort study. Anaesthesia. 2021 Jun;76(6):748-758. doi: 10.1111/anae.15458.

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Lim CSH, Cheah SY, Kwok AMF, Ravindran P, Chan DL. Systematic review and meta-analysis of the association between diverticulosis of the appendix and neoplasia. ANZ J Surg. 2020 Oct;90(10):1871-1877. doi: 10.1111/ans.15811.

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Ponnampalam S, Lim CSH, Longano A, Wong E, Sayed-Hassen A. Phlegmonous gastritis: an unusual mimic of gastric cancer. ANZ J Surg. 2021 Sep;91(9):1945-1947. doi: 10.1111/ans.16580.

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Spittle A, Luck T, Lim CSH, Wong E, Hassen S. Pathological spontaneous splenic rupture and the use of transcatheter arterial embolization: a case series of two patients. ANZ J Surg. 2021 Jul;91(7-8):E513-E515. doi: 10.1111/ans.16510.

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Rumley R, Lim C, Wong E, Hassen S. Gallbladder amyloidosis: a unique histopathological finding. ANZ J Surg. 2021 May;91(5):E324-E326. doi: 10.1111/ans.16355.

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Cui D, Wong E, Lim CSH, Sayed-Hassen A. Fishy business: liver abscess secondary to fishbone perforation. ANZ J Surg. 2021 Apr;91(4):E227-E228. doi: 10.1111/ans.16289.

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Wong E, Steen C, Lim CSH, Keong B. Hand and foot in mouth syndrome? A disturbing computed tomography finding. ANZ J Surg 2020. https://doi.org/10.1111/ans.16323

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Joseph C, Tsang CLN, Sarofim M, Lim CSH, Jaber M. Omental band causing gallbladder strangulation: a rare cause of cholecystitis and gallbladder perforation. ANZ J Surg. 2020 Sep;90(9):1807-1808. doi: 10.1111/ans.15696.

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Sarofim M, Joseph C, Tsang CLN, Lim CSH, Jaber M. Bezoar due to laxatives: a rare cause of acute small bowel obstruction. ANZ J Surg 2020; 90:1176-1177; doi:10.1111/ans.15621, 10.1111/ans.15621

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Tsang CLN, Lim CSH, Chen MZ, Tay YK, Phan-Thien KC. Pneumatosis intestinalis: benign or life-threatening? ANZ J Surg. 2020 Sep;90(9):1790-1792. doi: 10.1111/ans.15668.

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Gaszynski R, Lim C, Chan DL, Fisher OM, Das KK, Merrett N, Wilson R, Cosman P. Surgical ultrasonography at the bedside: a comparison of surgical trainees with trained sonographers for symptomatic cholelithiasis - a first Australian experience. ANZ J Surg. 2019 May;89(5):492-496. doi: 10.1111/ans.14928. 

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Chan DL, Lim C, Bakhtiar A, et al. Clinical significance of appendiceal diverticulum: a significant marker for appendiceal neoplasia in Australian patients. Int J Colorectal Dis. 2018; 33(11):1569-1574. doi:10.1007/s00384-018-3086-7, 10.1007/s00384-018-3086-7

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Bains HK, Agostinho N, Lim C, Yeh D. Hidden complication among a common condition: giant colonic diverticulum. ANZ J Surg. 2019 Nov;89(11):E521-E522. doi: 10.1111/ans.14851.

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Toh JW, Lim C, Guevara R, Lea V, Henderson C, Mackenzie S. Giant necrotic lymph node metastases from testicular tumour with streptococcus pyogenes sepsis. ANZ J Surg 2017; 87(12), E340-E341. doi: 10.1111/ans.13191.

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Lim C, Cosman P, Bassan M. Multi-modality endoscopic management of a submucosal pancreas-perforating gastric foreign body. Endoscopy 2016; 48 (S 01): E323-E324. doi: 10.1055/s-0042-117423.

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Brieger DG, Amir AB, Punch GJ, Lim CSH, Toh J. What proof is in your Christmas pudding? Is caring under the influence possible? Med J Aust 2014; 201 (11), 702-704. doi: 10.5694/mja14.01478.

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Lim CSH, Lim SL. Comparison of Ferric Reducing Capacity with Ferric Reducing Antioxidant Power for measuring the Total Antioxidant Capacity. Lab Medicine 2013; 44 (1): 51-5. https://doi.org/10.1309/LM93W7KTFNPZIXRR

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Tambosis E, Lim C. A comparison of the contrast stains, Chicago blue, chlorazole black, and Parker ink, for the rapid diagnosis of skin and nail infections. Int J Dermatol. 2012; 51 (8):935-938. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-4632.2011.05222.x.

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Lim CSH, Wai DCT, Lee KH, Tan KC. Review: Current and emerging treatments for cholangiocarcinoma. Int J Hepatol 2010; 1 (4): 25-35.

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Lim CSH, Lee D, Mackie S, Aslan P. Seminal vesicle cyst, vas deferens ectopia, pelvic kidney and cryptorchidism. ANZ J Surg 2010; 80 (5): 382.

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Lim CSH, Liew V, Talbot ML, Jorgensen JO, Loi KW. Revisional Bariatric Surgery. Obesity Surg 2008; 19 (7): 827-832.

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Fonseka S, Lim CSH, Bandara UN, Dissanayake M. New Contrast Stain for the Rapid Diagnosis of Dermatophytosis and Pityriasis Versicolor. Lab Medicine 2011; 42 (11): 649-652.

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Lim CSH, Lim SL. New contrast stain for the rapid diagnosis of onychomycosis. Arch Dermatol 2011; 147 (8): 981-982.

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Lim CSH, Lim SL. Practical tip: Chicago Sky Blue (CSB) stain can be added to the routine potassium hydroxide (KOH) wet-mount to provide a color contrast and facilitate the diagnosis of dermatomycoses. Dermatol Online J 2011; 17 (8): 11.

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Lim CSH, Lim SL. Henoch Schonlein Purpura associated with Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection. Cutis 2011; 87 (6): 273-276.

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Lim CSH, Lim SL. Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis associated with asymptomatic Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection. Arch Dermatol. 2009; 145 (7): 848-849.

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Lim CSH, Lim SL, Chew FT, Ong TC, Deharveng L. Collembola are unlikely to cause human dermatitis. J Insect Sci. 2009; 8 (3): 1-5.

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Lim CSH, Lim SL. New Contrast Stain for the Rapid Diagnosis of Dermatophytic and Candidal Dermatomycoses. Arch Dermatol 2008; 144 (9): 1228-1229.

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Lim. CSH, Lim. SL. A hand operated aspirator for collecting springtails (collembolan) and other small arthropods. Int J Trop Insect Sci 2008; 27 (3-4): 236-238.

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Lim SL, Lim CSH. New contrast stain for the rapid diagnosis of pityriasis versicolor. Arch Dermatol 2008; 144(8): 1058-1059.

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PRIVATE CONSULTING

162/43 Eastlake Parade
Kingston ACT 2604

P: (02) 6140 7070
F: (02) 6140 7099
E: reception@drchrislim.com.au



PUBLIC OUTPATIENTS 

Specialist Outpatient Clinic
North Canberra Hospital
Bruce ACT 2617

P: (02) 6201 6570
F: (02) 6201 6983

 

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