Consumer information

Below is a list of summaries of regularly updated reviews conducted by ASERNIP-S. They have been compiled specifically for consumers.

The full text of each review is available from the systematic reviews section. 

Important note: The information provided is based on up-to-date research. However, it is not intended to replace the advice of your medical practitioner. Please ask your doctor if you have any further questions about the management of this condition.

If you would like to contact us directly on consumer-related issues, please send an email to: consumer.asernips@surgeons.org

Consumer summaries

Report number 70 (PDF 92 KB) - A systematic review of autologous fat transfer for breast augmentation, September 2010

Original report: Report number 21 - A systematic review of autologous fat transfer for breast augmentation, February 2002 (PDF 668 KB)

Report number 62 (PDF 118 KB, 4 pages) - Natural orifice translumenal surgery (NOTES) for intra-abdominal surgery: a systematic review, July 2007.

Report number 61 (PDF 99 KB, 3 pages) - Surgical simulation: skills transfer to the operating room. A systematic review, July 2007.

Report number 59  (PDF 86 KB, 3 pages) - Scalpel safety in the operative setting: A systematic review, July 2007.

Report number 56 (PDF 186 KB, 4 pages) - A systematic review of radiofrequency ablation for the treatment of liver tumours (update), August 2006.

Report number 55 (PDF 92 KB, 3 pages) - Permanent and semi-permanent dermal fillers: A systematic review, February 2009. 

Report number 54 (PDF 336 KB, 3 pages) - Endoscopic treatments for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD): an accelerated systematic review, August 2006.

Report number 53 (PDF 179 KB, 4 pages) - Surgical simulation: a systematic review (update), August 2006.

Report number 52 (PDF 185 KB, 4 pages) - Bioengineered skin substitutes for the management of wounds: A systematic review, August 2006

Report number 49 (PDF 100 KB, 3 pages) - Self-expanding metallic stents for relieving malignant colorectal obstruction: A systematic review, August 2006.

Report number 48 (PDF 343Kb, 10 pages) - Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy: An accelerated systematic review, June 2005.

Report number 47 (PDF 148 KB, 3 pages) - Paravertebral blocks for anaesthesia and analgesia: A systematic review, January 2006.

Report number 46 (PDF 207 KB, 4 pages) - Bioengineered skin substitutes for the management of burns

Report number 44 (PDF 220 KB, 6 pages) - Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty for unicompartmental osteoarthritis of the knee: A systematic review, June 2005.

Report number 43 (PDF 124 KB, 10 pages) - Spinal cord stimulation (neurostimulation): An accelerated systematic review, June 2003.

Report number 42 (PDF 270 KB, 7 pages) - Implantable spinal infusion devices for chronic pain and spasticity: An accelerated systematic review, May 2003.

Report number 41 (PDF 358 KB, 6 pages) - Laparoscopic ventral hernia repair: An accelerated systematic review, July 2004.

Report number 39 (PDF 317 KB) - Post-vasectomy testing to confirm sterility: A systematic review, December 2003.

Report number 38 (PDF 329 KB) - A systematic review of intraoperative ablation for the treatment of atrial fibrillation, July 2004.

Report number 37 (PDF 348 KB, 7 pages) - Vacuum-assisted closure for the management of wounds: An accelerated systematic review, December 2003.

Report number 35 (PDF 390 KB) - Systematic review of laparoscopic live donor nephrectomy: Second update and re-appraisal, June 2003. Patient information sheet (PDF 444 KB)

Report number 22 and 34 (PDF 304 KB) - Live donor liver transplantation - Adult outcomes: A systematic review, October 2004.

Report number 31 (PDF 460 KB) - Systematic review of Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding for the treatment of obesity: Update and re-appraisal, June 2002. 

Report number 27 (PDF 307 KB) - A systematic review of intraoperative radiotherapy in early stage breast cancer, October 2002.

Report number 24 (PDF 1.8 MB) - A systematic review of stapled haemorrhoidectomy, February 2002. 

Report number 23 (PDF 1 MB) - Holmium laser prostatectomy for benign prostatic hyperplasia: A systematic review, June 2003.

Report number 20 (PDF 166 KB) - Systematic review of off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery with the aid of the octopus tissue stabilizer: Update and re-appraisal, October 2001. Patient information sheet (PDF 168 KB)

Report number 19 (PDF 137 KB) - Systematic review of minimally invasive parathyroid surgery: Update and re-appraisal, June 2001.

Report number 18 (PDF 142 KB) - Systematic review of lung volume reduction surgery: Update and re-appraisal, May 2000.

Report number 17 (PDF 193 KB) - Systematic review of ultrasound-assisted lipoplasty: Update and re-appraisal, July 2000.

Report number 14 (PDF 90 KB) - Systematic review of dynamic graciloplasty for the treatment of faecal incontinence, June 2001.

Report number 13 (PDF 1.1 MB) - Systematic review of the Methods used to establish laparoscopic pneumoperitoneum, October 2001.

Report number 12 (PDF 1 MB) - Systematic review of the endoscopic modified lothrop procedure for the treatment of chronic frontal sinusitis, June 2001.

Report number 11 (PDF 157 KB) Tension-free urethropexy for stress urinary incontinence: Intravaginal slingplasty and the tension-free vaginal tape procedures, February 2001.

Report number 8 (PDF 122 KB) - Systematic review of laparoscopic-assisted resection of colorectal malignancies, February 2000.

Report number 6 (PDF 151 KB) - Systematic review of arthroscopic subacromial decompression using the Holmium: YAG laser: Update and re-appraisal, February 2000.

Report number 5 (PDF 259 KB) - Systematic review of percutaneous endoscopic laser discectomy: Update and re-appraisal, February 2000.

External links

Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care

Consumer Health Forum