
Curriculum Vitae
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
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SURGERYPaediatric surgery, Neonatal Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Medical Education
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
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Fell.Paeds.Sur.(Perth), (Paediatric Surgery)Perth Children's Hospital, Perth
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MSurgery, (Surgery)Universiti Malaya (UM)
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MD(2004), (Medicine)Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
- Committee Members01 Dec 2022 - 31 Dec 2024 (Faculty)
- Administration Manager21 Oct 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 (Department)
- Quality Manager01 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 (Department)
- Coordinator01 Jan 2022 - 31 May 2022 (Faculty)
- MASTER OF PAEDIATRIC SURGERY SELECTION & INTAKE COORDINATOR01 Jul 2016 - 31 Dec 2021 (Faculty)
- MEMBER OF OT COVID-19 TASK FORCE07 Oct 2020 - 30 Dec 2021 (Faculty)
- MASTER OF PAEDIATRIC SURGERY PART 1 AND FINAL EXAMINATIONS COORDINATOR01 Jun 2016 - 01 Dec 2021 (Faculty)
- Quality Manager15 Aug 2017 - 15 Aug 2021 (Faculty)
- UMMP OSCE (SURGERY) COORDINATOR01 Apr 2020 - 31 May 2021 (Faculty)
- PAEDIATRIC SURGERY AUDIT COORDINATOR01 Jun 2016 - 31 Dec 2020 (Faculty)
- UMMP PROGRAMME (SURGERY) COMMITTEE MEMBER19 Aug 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 (Faculty)
- UMMP 3.2 PAEDIATRIC SURGERY TEACHING FOR PAEDIATRIC BLOCK COORDINATOR01 Jun 2016 - 31 Dec 2019 (Faculty)
MEMBERSHIPS
- ACADEMY OF MEDICINE MALAYSIA, MEMBER2022 to 2023 (National)
- BOARD MEMBER OF EDITORIAL BOARD, JOURNAL OF HEALTH AND TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE (JUMMEC), BOARD MEMBER2022 to 2023 (International)
- MALAYSIAN ASSOCIATION OF PAEDIATRIC SURGERY, ASSISTANT SECRETARY2022 to 2022 (National)
- MEMBER OF THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS (IRELAND), MEMBER2022 to 2022 (International)
- BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF PAEDIATRIC SURGERY, MEMBER2021 to 2022 (International)
- NATIONAL CONJOINED BOARD : PAEDIATRIC SURGERY SPECIALTY, MEMBER2021 to 2022 (National)
- RESEARCH COMMITTEE DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY, MEMBER2021 to 2022 (University)
- EDITORIAL COMMITTEE : JOURNAL OF HEALTH & TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE , MEMBER2021 to 2021 (University)
- ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS IRELAND, MEMBER2011 to 2020 (International)
- MALAYSIAN ASSOCIATION OF PAEDIATRIC SURGERY, AUDITOR2017 to 2018 (University)
AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP
- CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICEUniversity of Malaya, 2022 (University)
- Distinction in Master of Medical EducationUniversity Malaya, 2021 (University)
- EXCELLENCE SERVICE AWARDUniversity of Malaya, 2021 (University)
- Asian Association of Paediatric Surgeons Travel GrantAsian Association of Paediatric Surgeons, 2016 (International)
PUBLICATIONS
Article in Journal
WoS
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Chung, Kuet Jun; Chin, Yen Ming; Wong, Mei Shinq; Sanmugam, Anand; Singaravel, Srihari; Nah, Shireen Anne (2022). Effectiveness of table salt versus copper sulphate in treating umbilical granuloma: A pilot randomized controlled trial, JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY. 57(2), 261-265. doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2021.10.032
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Li, E., Collaborative, C. O., & GlobalSurg, C. (2021). SARS-CoV-2 infection and venous thromboembolism after surgery: an international prospective cohort study. Medical Journal of Australia, 215(6), 243-243. doi: 10.1111/anae.15563
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Rajasegaran, Suganthi; Tan, Wei Sheng; Ezrien, Don Evana; Sanmugam, Anand; Singaravel, Srihari; Nah, Shireen Anne (2022). Utility of postoperative anorectal manometry in children with anorectal malformation: a systematic review, PEDIATRIC SURGERY INTERNATIONAL. 38(8), 1089-1097. doi:10.1007/s00383-022-05152-9
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Thambusamy, Elango; Thambidorai, Conjeevaram Rajendrarao; Nah, Shireen Anne; Gan, Chin Seng; Wang, Justin; Singaravel, Srihari; Sanmugam, Anand (2022). Intra-abdominal hypertension in neonates following congenital diaphragmatic hernia repair: Correlation with early postoperative respiratory and gastrointestinal outcomes, JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY. 57(2), 199-202. doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2021.10.029
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Nah, SA; Singaravel, S; Sanmugam, A (2021). Do-It-Yourself Surgical Simulation Kits: One Academic Medical Center's Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic in Malaysia, ACADEMIC MEDICINE. 96(1), E3-E3
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Nepogodiev, D., Collaborative, C. O., & GlobalSurg, C. (2021). Timing of surgery following SARS-CoV-2 infection: an international prospective cohort study. Anaesthesia, 76(6), 748-758. doi: 10.1111/anae.15458
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Only, G. A. (2021). SARS-CoV-2 vaccination modelling for safe surgery to save lives: data from an international prospective cohort study. British Journal of Surgery, 108(9), 1056-1063. doi: 10.1093/bjs/znab101
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Simoes, J., Collaborative, C. O., & GlobalSurg, C. (2021). Effects of pre-operative isolation on postoperative pulmonary complications after elective surgery: an international prospective cohort study. Anaesthesia, 76(11), 1454-1464. doi: 10.1111/anae.15560
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Sanmugam, A., Vythilingam, G., Singaravel, S., & Nah, S. A. (2020). Assess, adapt and act: a paediatric surgery division's initial approach in a rapidly evolving pandemic. Pediatric Surgery International, 36(8), 925-931. doi: 10.1007/s00383-020-04704-1
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Yang, W., Lee, P. P. W., Thong, M. K., Ramanujam, T. M., Shanmugam, A., Koh, M. T., Chan, K. W., Ying, D., Wang, Y., Shen, J. J., Yang, J., Lau, Y. L. (2015). Compound heterozygous mutations in TTC7A cause familial multiple intestinal atresias and severe combined immunodeficiency, Clinical Genetics. 88(6542-549), Article
Scopus
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Tan C.Y., Theseira A.M., Ahmad Zubaidi S., Atiya N., Sanmugam A., Singaravel S., Nah S.A. (2022). Universal COVID-19 pre-procedural swabs in children in a developing country: A comparison of findings over two transmission waves, Proceedings of Singapore Healthcare. 31(), . doi:10.1177/20101058221131656
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Ho, C. A., Chin, F., Gunn, A., Alhagi, V. M., Sanmugam, A. A. (2013). Duodeno-jejunal intussusception due to a solitary Peutz-Jeghers polyp in a 3-year-old Malaysian girl, Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports. 1(8), 254-257
Others
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Shung K. Tan, Anand Sanmugam, Mahmoud Danaee, Tindivanam M. Ramanujam, Mohan A. Nallusamy, Zakaria Zahari, Thambidorai R. Rao (2019) Transition of Care in Paediatric Surgery: Current practices and perspectives of paediatric surgeons in Malaysia
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Choon Aik Ho, Flora Chin, Andrew Gunn, V. Muthu Alhagi, Anand a/l Sanmugam, Duodeno-jejunal intussusception due to a solitary Peutz Jeghers polyp in a 3-year-old Malaysian girl, Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports, Volume 1, Issue 8, August 2013, Pages 254-257, ISSN 2213-5766,
RESEARCH PROJECT
National
- 2021 - 2023, ASTELLAS PHARMA GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT, INC.A Phase 3, Double-blind, Randomized, Multicenter, Parallel Group, Placebo-controlled Sequential Dose Titration Study to Evaluate Efficacy, Safety and Pharmacokinetics of Mirabegron in Pediatric Subjects from 5 to < 18 Years of Age with Overactive Bladder ( Co-Researcher)
Private
- 2021 - 2023, International FundingAnalysis of the cell growth and protein secretion capacity of foreskin, bladder, and ureter cells with the final aim to improve medical device biocompatibility ( Principal Investigator(PI))
International
- 2021 - 2024, International FundingInitiation And Development Of A Sustainable Regional Paediatric Bowel Management Programme Via A Singapore-malaysia Collaborative Network ( Co-Researcher)
- 2021 - 2023, Regenosca SAUtilisation of blood product derivatives to improve cell growth and protein secretion capacity of foreskin, bladder, and ureter cells with the final aim to improve medical device biocompatibility ( Principal Investigator(PI))
- 2020 - 2022, Regenosca SABioengineered collagen implant as an alternative to conventional buccal mucosa for substitution urethroplasty of distal urethral strictures - A pilot study ( Co-Researcher)
- 2021 - 2022, Regenosca SAAnalysis Of The Cell Growth And Protein Secretion Capacity Of Foreskin, Bladder, And Ureter Cells With The Final Aim To Improve Medical Device Biocompatibility ( Principal Investigator(PI))
University
- 2020 - 2023, Private FundingAnorectal Malformation And Hirschsprung's Disease: A Mixed Methods Population-based Study Of Functional Outcome And Quality Of Life ( Co-Researcher)
PAPER PRESENTED
INVITED SPEAKER
- Paediatric Trauma in Malaysia, KKH Multidisciplinary Trauma Conference, Kandang Kerbau Children's Hospital Singapore (International) (08 Oct 2020 - 08 Oct 2020)
- Clinical Supervision, Training The Trainers - Paediatric Surgery, Paediatric Surgery Unit PPUM (National) (10 Dec 2017 - 10 Dec 2017)
- Screening and assessment in Nutrition, UMMC 2nd Basic Nutrition Workshop , PPUM NST (University) (27 Aug 2017 - 27 Aug 2017)
- Preventing Complications in Paediatric Surgery, Seminar Kejururawatan, Department of Nursing (University) (22 Sep 2016 - 22 Sep 2016)
EVENT ORGANISER
- Paediatric Bowel Management - A Paediatric Surgery Perspective, Paediatric Bowel Management - A Paediatric Surgery Perspective, Paediatric Surgey UMMC  (International) (27 Aug 2020 - 27 Aug 2020)
POSTER PRESENTER
- Uncommon foreign bodies ingestion in children, World Federation of Associations of Pediatric Surgeons Congress 2016, WOFAPS (International) (08 Oct 2016 - 11 Oct 2016)
- Uncommon bronchial tumors in children, World Federation of Associations of Pediatric Surgeons Congress 2016, WOFAPS (International) (08 Oct 2016 - 11 Oct 2016)
- Colorectal Carcinoma in Children, World Federation of Associations of Pediatric Surgeons Congress 2016, WOFAPS (International) (08 Oct 2016 - 11 Oct 2016)
- Eosinophilic Cystitis Mimicking Bladder Rhabdomyosarcoma in a Male Child & Review of the Literature., World Federation of Associations of Pediatric Surgeons Congress 2016, WOFAPS (International) (08 Oct 2016 - 11 Oct 2016)
- Different Presentations of Thoracic Ganglioneuromas in Children, World Federation of Associations of Pediatric Surgeons Congress 2016, WOFAPS (International) (08 Oct 2016 - 11 Oct 2016)
- Our 40 year Experience with Omphalopagus Twins, 24TH BIENNIAL CONGRESS OF THE ASIAN ASSOCIATION OF PAEDIATRIC SURGEONS, ASIAN ASSOCIATION OF PAEDIATRIC SURGEONS (International) (24 May 2016 - 26 May 2016)
- OUR EXPERIENCE WITH PAEDIATRIC TESTICULAR TUMOURS, 24th BIENNIAL CONGRESS OF THE ASIAN ASSOCIATION OF PAEDIATRIC SURGEONS, ASIAN ASSOCIATION OF PAEDIATRIC SURGEONS (International) (23 May 2016 - 26 May 2016)
- Hereditary Multiple Intestinal Atresia Management Problems, 23RD BIENNIAL CONGRESS OF THE ASIAN ASSOCIATION OF PAEDIATRIC SURGEONS, ASIAN ASSOCIATION OF PAEDIATRIC SURGEONS (International) (08 Oct 2012 - 10 Oct 2012)
- Management of Vaginal Atresia with Colovaginoplasty in Children, 14TH ANNUAL CONGRESS OF THE ASIA PACIFIC ASSOCIATION OF PAEDIATRIC UROLOGY, ASIA PACIFIC ASSOCIATION OF PAEDIATRIC UROLOGY (International) (04 Oct 2012 - 06 Oct 2012)
ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Evaluation
- (2023) Master of General Surgery Clinical Evaluation, University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2022) Master of General Surgery Part I Osce (Repeat Exam), University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2022) Penaksiran Khas Calon Sarjana Surgeri, University, (Reviewer)
- (2022) Umsc C.a.R.E.S Cycle 1/22 Proposal 094, University, (Reviewer)
- (2022) Umsc C.a.R.E.S Grant Cycle 1/22 Proposal 079, University, (Reviewer)
- (2022) Master of General Surgery Research Evaluation, University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2021) Master of Paediatric Surgery Part I : National UM & Ukm, National, (Internal Examiner)
- (2021) Crest Prototype Grant Evalation Committee, National, (Reviewer)
- (2021) CREST Prototype Grant Evalation Committee, (Advisory Committee)
- (2020) Editor of Journal of Health & Translational Medicine , (Reviewer)
Contribution to external organisation
- (2022) National Joint Trainee Evaluation, National, (Technical Advisor)
- (2022) Part 1 Examination, Doctor of Paediatric Surgery Ukm, National, (Technical Advisor)
- (2022) Part 2 Examination, Doctor of Paediatric Surgery, Ukm, National, (Technical Advisor)
- (2022) Pelantikan Sebagai Ahli Jawatankuasa Penyaringan Kertas Soalan Bagi Peperiksaan Medex (Pembedahan Kanak-Kanak), National, (Technical Advisor)
- (2022) National Joint Trainee Evaluation, National, (Technical Advisor)
- (2022) Interview Panel - Postgraduate Intake Interviews, Paediatric Surgery, 2022, National, (Technical Advisor)
- (2022) Part 1 Conjoint Examinations, Doctor of Paediatric Surgery Ukm, National, (Technical Advisor)
- (2022) Part Ii Examination, Doctor of Paediatric Surgery, Ukm, National, (Technical Advisor)
- (2021) Organising Committee Member 'Bowel Management : A Surgical Team's Perspective' , University of Malaya & Malaysian Association of Paediatrc Surgery
- (2020) MASTER OF PAEDIATRIC SURGERY EXAMINATION COMMITTEE, UNIVERSITY MALAYA
- (2020) NATIONAL CURRICULUM PROJECT; MASTER OF PAEDIATRIC SURGERY CURICULLUM WRITING TEAM, UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA
- (2018) MAPS MasterClass in Paediatric Surgery 2018, Malaysian Association of Paediatric Surgery
Contribution to event
- (2022) Specialty Representative, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
- (2022) Help Me to Survive: Overview of Abdominal Surgical Conditions in The Neonate, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
- (2022) Help Me Breathe : Management of Chest Anomalies in Newborns, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
- (2022) Pre-Congress Workshop 4 Workplace Based Assessment, National, (Course Facilitator)
- (2022) Ummp Mmi (MBBS Candidate Intake ) Interview Training Facilitator 2022, University, (Course Facilitator)
- (2021) Octreotide in Children - Use in Clinical Practice & Current Evidence : Invited Speaker, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
- (2021) Invited Speaker : "Step by Step Approach to Paediatric Parenteral Nutrition" Maps Fkm2021 : Optimising Paediatric Nutrition Therapy Weekly Live Webinars, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
SUPERVISION
Postgraduate Student
Master
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(2022) Anorectal malformation and hirschsprung's disease: a mixed methods population based study of functional outcome and quality of life, Suganthi Rajasegaran
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(2019) -, SOH CHAI HOON
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(2019) -, MOHD LATIFF IQRAMIE BIN MUHAMAD ZAKI
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(2018) -, PIGENESWAREN A/L YOGANATHAN
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(2018) -, LUQMAN HAKEEM RUMI MAZENI
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(2017) Hydrogel dressings VS Conventional SSD Dressings in Paediatric Burns, Vigneswaran A/L Kandiah
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(2017) -, ROSHAFIZA JAFFAR @ HARUN
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(2017) -, CHUNG KUET JUN
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(2017) -, ALIA MAISYAH BINTI AHMAD LELA
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(2016) -, ELANGO THAMBUSAMY
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(2016) -, VIGNESHWARAN KANDIAH
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(2014) A SURVEY OF PAEDIATRIC SURGEONS' PRACTICES AND PERSPECTIVES ON TRANSITION OF CARE FOR ADOLESCENTS WITH COMPLEX SURGICAL CONDITIONS IN MALAYSIA, TAN SHUNG KEN
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(2014) A SURVEY OF PAEDIATRIC SURGEONS' PRACTICES AND PERSPECTIVES ON TRANSITION OF CARE FOR ADOLESCENTS WITH COMPLEX SURGICAL CONDITIONS IN MALAYSIA, TAN SHUNG KEN
TEACHING
Master
- (2022) MSM27700 - Advanced Clinical Training
- (2022) MSM27800 - Advanced Clinical Training
- (2022) MSM27100 - Basic Clinical Training
- (2022) MSM27200 - Basic Clinical Training
- (2021) MGU7001A - Pembedahan Kanak-Kanak Bahagian 1a
- (2021) MGU7002A - Pembedahan Kanak-Kanak Akhir A
- (2016) MTGW6103 - Master of Nursing - Health Assessment
Bachelor
- (2022) MIA - Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
- (2021) MIA 3001 - Ummp 3.1 Surgery Posting B
- (2021) UMMP3212 - Pediatrics
- (2019) MIA 3001 - Ummp 3.1 Surgery Posting E
- (2019) UMMP3102 - Surgery
- (2018) MIA2001 - Ummp Stage 2 - Block 10 Gastroeneterology & Nutrition Posting
- (2018) MIA 3001 - Ummp 3.1 Surgery Posting F
- (2017) MIA 3002 - Paediatrics Block : - Paediatric Surgery Posting
- (2017) UMMP 3.1 - Ummp 3.1 Paediatric Surgery
Others
- (2018) MEE1003 - Advanced Diploma in Perioperative Nursing
- (2017) ADNS4005 - Advance Diploma in Perioperative Nursing
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES
- Organiser - Updates in Paediatric Urology 2022, (22 Nov 2022 - 25 Dec 2022) (National)
- Invited Speaker : "Step by Step Approach to Paediatric Parenteral Nutrition" Maps Fkm2021 : Optimising Paediatric Nutrition Therapy Weekly Live Webinars, (24 Jun 2021 - 24 Jun 2021)
- Invited Speaker: Research Proposal Lecture Series "How to Deliver An Effective Presentation", (17 Jun 2021 - 17 Jun 2021)
- "Life as a New Specialist - What I Wish I Had Known…" Forum : Trainer/ Junior Specialist Engagement Session Organised by Malaysian Association of Paediatric Surgery, (05 Jun 2021 - 05 Jun 2021)
- Malaysian Association of Paediatric Surgery (Maps) - Complex Case Discussions (Presenter), (09 Mar 2021 - 09 Jun 2021)
- Kkh Multidisciplinary Trauma Conference : Speaker, (08 Oct 2020 - 08 Oct 2020)
- Co-Organiser : Bowel Management - a Surgical Team'S Perspective, (27 Aug 2020 - 27 Aug 2020)
- Conceptualisation ,Planning and Chairing of Management Engagement and E-Townhall (Meet) Initiative for Healthcare Workers and Staff During Covid-19 Pandemic for Ummc Management, (14 Apr 2020 - 15 May 2020)
- Member(Ordinary) Sri Subrahmanyam Temple, Jalan Kolam Ayer, Johor Bahru, (01 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2020)