Clinical research
Dr. Goutham Sivasuthan’s commitment to excellence extends beyond the operating room. His dedication to evidence-based care is complemented by significant research contributions, including multiple peer-reviewed publications and national conference presentations on topics ranging from diverticulitis to advanced cancer management. During his surgical training, Dr Goutham concurrently pursued and completed a Master of Surgery from the University of Sydney. His contributions have advanced the understanding and practice of General Surgery, benefiting both patients and fellow medical professionals.
- Publication, ‘Impact of Preoperative Sarcopenia on Survival and Postoperative Outcomes in Esophageal Cancer Patients Undergoing Esophagectomy: A Single-Center Retrospective Study’, doi: https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.77521
- Contributing author
- Publication, ‘Migration of a Surgical Clip Into the Common Bile Duct and Its Spontaneous Passage’, doi: https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.76275
- Contributing author
- Poster presentation, ‘An evaluation of thoracic epidural analgesia in open oesophagectomy’, at AANZGOSA 2025 Sydney. https://www.aanzgosa-sugss.com/dt_gallery/goutham-sivasuthan/
- Contributing author
- Poster presentation, ‘Evaluating the role of interim 18F-FDG-PET/CT after neoadjuvant therapy in management of locally advanced oesophageal cancer’, at the RACS ASC 2024 Christchurch
- Contributing author
- Publication, ‘Afferent loop syndrome 7-years post Roux-en-Y gastrojejunostomy: an often-forgotten pancreatitis cause. A case report.’, doi: 10.1002/ccr3.8627
- Contributing author
- Publication, ‘Massive gastrointestinal bleed due to a primary aortoenteric fistula’, doi:https://doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2023-258320
- Contributing author
- Publication, ‘Impact of opioid-free analgesia on pain severity and patient satisfaction after discharge from surgery: multispecialty, prospective cohort study in 25 countries’, doi: 10.1093/bjs/znad421.
- Contributing author
- Podium oral presentation, ‘Predicting spontaneous passage of choledocholithiasis on intra-operative cholangiogram’ at the General Surgeons Australia ASM 2023
- Presenter
- Poster presentation, ‘Pilonidal pit-picking: A single centre perspective’ at the General Surgeons Australia ASM 2023
- Contributing author
- Publication, ‘Pulmonary involvement in primary systemic vasculitides’, doi: https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/keab325
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- Publication, ‘Association between age at disease onset of anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis and clinical presentation and short-term outcomes’, doi: https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/keaa215
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- Publication, ‘Gallstone Ileus: A Rare Cause of Intraluminal Small Bowel Obstruction’, doi: doi.org/10.47363/JSAR/2021(2)125
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- Publication, ‘A curious adult case of small bowel volvulus with congenital malrotation’, doi: https://doi.org/10.1093/jscr/rjac285
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- Publication, ‘Internal hernia and caecal volvulus secondary to adhesion at inguinal preperitoneal mesh’, doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20220739
- Contributing author
- Publication, ‘Gallstone ileus: A rare cause of intraluminal small bowel obstruction’, doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.47363/JSAR/2021(2)125
- Contributing author
- Publication, ‘Laparoscopic management of hepatic abscess from ingested chicken bone’, doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.13403
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- Publication, ‘Stercoral perforation requiring a total colectomy: a challenging and extreme case’, doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ans.16556
- Contributing author
- Verbal presentation, ‘Predicting severity of presentations in diverticulitis at a regional emergency department’ at the Provincial Surgeons of Australia’s Annual Scientific Conference, Ballarat November 2019
- Presenter
- Poster presentation, ‘Imaging in the diagnosis of thoracoabdominal penetrating injuries’ at the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons’ Annual Scientific Congress, Bangkok May 2019
- Presenter
- Presenter Poster presentation, ‘Epidemiology of penetrating thoracoabdominal trauma’ at the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons’ Annual Scientific Congress, Bangkok May 2019
- Presenter
- Podium oral presentation, ‘Laparoscopic colectomy for CRC in Bundaberg’, Provincial Surgeons of Australia’s Annual Scientific Conference, Bundaberg 2018
- Presenter
- Poster presentation, ‘Review of open versus laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy in a tertiary institute’ at the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons’ Annual Scientific Congress, Sydney May 2018
- Poster presentation, ‘Binational survey of VTE prophylaxis of burns centres in Australia and New Zealand’ at the Australia and New Zealand Burn Association’s Annual Scientific Meeting, Adelaide October 2017
- Presenter
- Poster presentation, ‘Hybrid ⁶⁸Ga-PSMA PET-CT in primary staging of prostate cancer: an Australian tertiary centre experience for primary prostate cancer staging’ at the Australian Medical Association Queensland Junior Doctor Conference, Brisbane July 2017.
- Presenter
- Poster presentation, ‘Efficacy and outcomes of patients undergoing biliary drainage through percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography’ at the Australian Medical Association Queensland Junior Doctor Conference, Brisbane July 2017.
- Presenter
- Publication, ‘Dialysis and Pregnancy in End Stage Kidney Disease Associated with Lupus Nephritis’ doi:10.1155/2013/923581.
- Primary author
- Publication, ‘Epidemiology of biopsy-proven glomerulonephritis in Queensland adults’ doi:10.1111/nep.12559
- Contributing author
