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Journals

1. Tam, S. S. C., Sogandji, N., Din Abdul Jabbar, M. A., Absar, S. H., Patel, M. K., Tooze, J., Barker, E., Khatib, M., Mochloulis, G., Patel, A., & Gupta, A. (2025). A Meta‐analysis of Functional Outcomes and Recovery Metrics Comparing Transoral Robotic Surgery and (Chemo)Radiotherapy. Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. https://doi.org/10.1002/ohn.70069

2. S L A Barnes, P A Tagdiwala, S S C Tam, A Goswami, S Filson, STEPS-UK Collaborative, 668 Exploring Awareness and Engagement with Plastic Surgery Training and Development Opportunities Among UK Medical Students: A National Research Collaborative, British Journal of Surgery, Volume 112, Issue Supplement_10, June 2025, znaf128.171, https://doi.org/10.1093/bjs/znaf128.171 (Abstract published in journal supplement)

3. Tam, S. S. C., Taylor, K., Patel, P., Goon, P., & Khatib, M. (2025). Case Series of Reconstruction Applying NovoSorb Biodegradable Temporising Matrix: Preliminary Practice and Findings in the United Kingdom. Eplasty, 25, e20. PMID: 40661099; PMCID: PMC12257962. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40661099/.

4. Harvey, M. R., Rodrigues, J., McEachan, J., Shiu Chung Tam, S., & Harrison, C. (2025). Computerized adaptive testing for PRWHE measurements using domains of pain and motor function. The Journal of hand surgery, European volume, 17531934241306287. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/17531934241306287

5. Tam, Simpson, Fong, Ben. (2024). Evaluating Boil Water Advisory Policies and Practices: Health Outcomes in Hong Kong. Asia Pacific Journal of Health Management. https://doi.org/10.24083/apjhm.v19i2.3027.

6. Tam, S. S. C., Tagdiwala, P., Wormald, J., Gardiner, M. (2024). Local ANaesThEtic with AdReNaline (LANTERN) study: identifying current dogma and national training needs. In Autumn abstracts. Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume). 2024;49(2_suppl):S1-S13. doi: https://doi.org/10.1177/17531934241288054 (Abstract published in journal supplement)

7. ‌Tam, S. S. C., Taylor, K., Patel, P., Goon, P., & Khatib, M. (2024). 248 Exploring Early Practice and Application of NovoSorbⓇBiodegradable Temporising Matrix in the United Kingdom: A Case Series on Wound Reconstruction. British Journal of Surgery, 111(Supplement_6). https://doi.org/10.1093/bjs/znae163.501 (Abstract published in journal supplement)

8. Harvey, M., Rodrigues, J., McEachan, J., Tan, S., Harrison, C. Computerised adaptive testing produces accurate PRWHE scores from fewer questions, and measures two distinct factors, ‘Pain’ and ‘Motor Function’ Spring abstracts. Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume). 2024;49(1_suppl):S1-S17. doi: https://doi.org/10.1177/17531934241240934 (Abstract published in journal supplement)

9. Elkammash, A., Tam, S. S. C., Yogarajah, G., & You, J. (2023). Management of Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction in Elderly Patients: Effectiveness and Safety. Cureus, 15(2), e35030. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.35030.

 

Book Chapters

1. Tam, S.S.C., Wong, W.C.W. (2025). Referral System and Shared Care. In: Fong, B.Y.F., Law, V.T.S., Lee, A. (eds) The Handbook of Primary Healthcare. Quality of Life in Asia, vol 21. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-0817-1_8

2. Tam, Simpson S. C., and See, Christopher (2024). Medical Workforce: Professional Organizations and Continuing Professional Development. In: Fung, Anthony Y. H., Fong, Ben Y. F. (eds) Building a Sustainable Healthcare System for Hong Kong. Hong Kong Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies, Hong Kong. https://www.hkiaps.cuhk.edu.hk/building-a-sustainable-healthcare-system-for-hong-kong-2/

3. Tam, S.S.C., Fong, B.Y.F. (2023). Action in Policies: WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. In: Fong, B.Y.F., Wong, W.C.W. (eds) Gaps and Actions in Health Improvement from Hong Kong and Beyond. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-4491-0_30

 

Conference Abstracts

1. Tam, S. S. C., Zac-Varghese, S. (2024, December 6). Skeletal Complications in Gaucher Disease: Case Report and Multidisciplinary Approach to Bone Density Management in a Paraplegic Patient [Conference presentation]. The 19th Hammersmith Multidisciplinary Endocrine Symposium, London, United Kingdom. https://www.imperialendo.co.uk/metmed/MES2024abstracts.pdf

2. Barnes, S., Tagdiwala, P., Tam, S. S. C., Filson, S. (2024, December 4–6). Plastic Surgery Training and Education Pathway for Undergraduate Medical Students in the UK (STEPS-UK). In https://www.bapras.org.uk/professionals/training-and-education/bapras-events/bapras-congress-2024 [Co-authorship]. BAPRAS Congress 2024: International, Newport, South Wales, United Kingdom.

3. Tam, S. S. C., Taylor, K., Patel, P., Goon, P., & Khatib, M. (2024, December 4–6). Exploring Early Practice and Implementation of NovoSorbⓇ Biodegradable Temporising Matrix in the United Kingdom: A Case Series on Wound Reconstruction. In https://www.bapras.org.uk/professionals/training-and-education/bapras-events/bapras-congress-2024 [Co-authorship]. BAPRAS Congress 2024: International, Newport, South Wales, United Kingdom.

4. De Silva, R. J., Tam, S. C., Muir, M., Page, A., Vokshi, I., Taghavi, F. J., Faril, S., & Falter, F. (2024, April 25-26). Do collagen impregnated frozen elephant trunk stent grafts bleed less than Non-Collagen impregnated grafts? [Conference presentation abstract]. AATS 2024 Aortic Symposium, New York, New York State, United States of America. https://www.aats.org/resources/do-collagen-impregnated-frozen-7850

5. Tam, S. S. C., Patankar, H., Rodrigues, R. (2024, March 16). Peri-Ocular Aesthetics Through the Ages: An Art Historical Perspective. BAPRAS Undergraduate Day, Bournemouth, United Kingdom.