Research Projects and Grants

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Projects

Status

Type II Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fracture Management and Outcomes: A Prospective Multi-centre Cohort Study

Ongoing, recruiting participants

An Assessment of Early Outcomes and Treatment Variation in the Surgical Management of Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis? A Multicentre, Retrospective Review

Ongoing, data collection

SLIP Registry: Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE) Longitudinal International Prospective Study

Pending ethics approval

APPY Trial: A Collaborative Multicenter Open-label, Non-inferiority, Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Appendectomy Versus Non-operative Treatment for Acute Uncomplicated Appendicitis in Children

Ongoing, recruiting participants

Assessment of Outcomes from Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Surgeries

Ongoing, data collection

The Ability of Blenderized Diets to Reduce the Rates of Vomiting in G-tube Fed Paediatric Patients

Ongoing, data collection

The Canadian Pediatric Surgery Network (CAPSNet): Establishing Best Perinatal Practices for Gastroschisis and Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Using a Canadian Dataset

Ongoing, recruiting participants

The Canadian Biliary Atresia Registry (CBAR): Establishing Best Practices for the Assessment, Management, and Outcome of Biliary Atresia in Canada

Ongoing, recruiting participants

The Effects of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia and Tracheal Occlusion on the WNT Signaling Pathway in a Rabbit Model

Ongoing, data collection and molecular analysis

Multi-Institutional Study on Outcomes in Pediatric Pancreatic Cancer Patients Undergoing Whipple Procedure

Data analysis and manuscript preparation

Multi-Institutional Study on Outcomes in Children with Osteosarcoma Undergoing Pulmonary Metastasectomy

Ongoing, data collection

Accuracy of Image-guided Percutaneous Core Needle Biopsy in Initial Diagnostic Management of Pediatric Solid Tumors

Ongoing, data collection

Assessing Suturing Skills in Third Year Medical Students: Does Formal Assessment at Different Time Points affect Skill and Interest in Surgery as a Career?

Pending ethics approval

Barriers to the Development of Technical Skill Proficiency in Surgical Clerkship

Ongoing, recruiting participants

The Management of Perforated Appendicitis: A Tale of Two Centres

Manuscript preparation

SBoCK Trial: Simple Bone Cyst in Kids

Ongoing, recruiting participants

The Use of Advanced Diagnostic Imaging in Pediatric Patients with Orthopedic Concerns

Ongoing, data collection

Application of Diffusion Tensor Imaging and Tractography in Pediatric Tumor Surgery

Ongoing, recruiting participants

Development of a Novel Multispecialty Morbidity/Mortality Score for Children

Ongoing, data collection and analysis

The Therapeutic Role of Gastrografin for Treating Small Bowel Obstruction in Children: A Multi-Centre Canadian Prospective Study

Pending ethics approval

The Use of Gastrografin to Help Alleviate Bowel Obstruction Related to Poor Bowel Motility in Gastroschisis Patients

Pending ethics approval

Development of a Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire for Adult Surgical Patients

Pending ethics approval

Incidence of Cleft Palate Fistula - An Institutional Experience

Ongoing, recruiting participants

Improving Outcomes in Cleft Palate Surgery Through an Audit and Feedback Intervention Directed at Surgeons

Ongoing, data collection and analysis

Outcomes of Extra-Corporeal versus Intra-Corporeal Laparoscopic Appendectomy for Acute Uncomplicated Appendicitis in Children and Adolescents: A Retrospective Observational Cohort Study

Data analysis and manuscript preparation

Comparing Complication Rate And Outcomes Among Laparoscopic-Assisted Versus Traditional Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Insertion Techniques For Low Birth Weight Infants: A Retrospective Chart Review

Data analysis and manuscript preparation

Outcomes Of Propofol Versus Other Agents Used In RSI For Pediatric Trauma Patients

Ongoing, data collection

Developing A Patient Satisfaction Tool For Outpatient Minor Surgical Procedures In Paediatric Surgery   

Manuscript preparation

A Cost And Efficiency Analysis Of Performing Myringotomy With Tube Insertion Procedures In The Minor Procedure Room Compared To The Operating Room        

Ongoing, data collection

The Predictive Role of Testicular Back-Bleeding for Staged Orchidopexy on Testicular Atrophy

Pending ethics approval

Risk of Recurrent UTI in Patients with Primary VUR After Being Stratified to Different Treatment Groups: A Prospective Study

Pending ethics approval

The Use Of Reflection And Video Of Self-Performance To Teach Surgical Knot Tying To Novices   

Ongoing, recruiting participants

 

GRANTS

Project

Recipient

A cost and efficiency analysis of performing myringotomy with tube insertion procedures in
the minor procedure room compared to the operating room

Funding Source:  The Children's Health Foudnation

Amount:  $30,000 over 2 years

Dr. Julie Strychowsky

Paediatric Otoloaryngology

Portable endoscopic simulator: Impact on urological education

Funding Source: Canadian Urological Association Scholarship Fund

Amount: $40,000 over 2 years

Dr. Peter Wang

Paediatric Otolaryngology

Development of a Novel Multi-specialty Morbidity/Mortality Score for Children

Funding Source: Department of Surgery Internal Research Fund

Amount: $20,000

Dr. Sarah Jones

Paediatric General Surgery

Applying the Deliberate Practice Framework to Surgical Education:  Development of a Novel Assessment Tool

Funding Source: AMOSO

Amount:  $97,500 over 3 years

Dr. Joseé Paradis

Paediatric Otolaryngology

A Multicentre, Randomized Controlled  Trail Comparing Appendectomy versus Non-operative Treatment for Acute Non-Perforated Appendicitis in Children

Funding Source: AMOSO

Amount: $116,500 over 2 years

Dr. Andreana Bütter

Paediatric General Surgery

 

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