Prof Wei Cheng - Researcher Profile

Biography

Wei works in the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences at Monash University as a Professor.

Qualifications

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

Institution: University of Toronto, Canada

Year awarded: 2008

MASTER OF SURGERY

Institution: The University of Hong Kong

Year awarded: 2000

MBBS

Institution: The University of New South Wales

Year awarded: 1984

Publications

Journal Articles

Wu, Y., Cheng, W., Xiang, B., Yang, X., 2013, Growth hormone improves growth in pediatric renal transplant recipients - a systemic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, Pediatric Nephrology [P], SPRINGER, UNITED STATES.

Liang, R., Hinds, R.M., Abud, H.E., Cheng, W., 2013, Hedgehog signalling is downregulated in celiac disease, Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology [P], vol 27, issue 1, PULSUS GROUP INC, CANADA, pp. 5-7.

Diao, M., Li, L., Cheng, W., 2013, Role of laparoscopy in treatment of choledochal cysts in children, Pediatric Surgery International [P], SPRINGER, GERMANY.

Loke, P., Tantoco, J., Ferguson, P.R.B., Heloury, Y., Kimber, C.P., oakley, e., Cheng, W., 2012, Accuracy of inter-hospital paediatric appendicitis referrals, Emergency Medicine Australasia (Print) [P], vol 24, issue 4, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. 414-419.

Zhang, J., Li, L., Liu, S., Cheng, W., Diao, M., Hou, W., Zhang, J., Li, S., Liu, Y., Wang, H., Ming, A., 2012, Gastroportal shunt for portal hypertension in children, Journal of Pediatric Surgery [P], vol 47, issue 1, W.B. Saunders Co., United States, pp. 253-257.

Liang, R., Morris, P., Cho, S., Abud, H.E., Jin, X., Cheng, W., 2012, Hedgehog signaling displays a biphasic expression pattern during intestinal injury and repair, Journal of Pediatric Surgery [P], vol 47, W B SAUNDERS CO-ELSEVIER INC, UNITED STATES, pp. 2251-2263.

Diao, M., Li, L., Cheng, W., 2012, Initial experience of single-incision laparoscopic hepaticojejunostomy using conventional instruments for correctable biliary atresia, Journal of Laparoendoscopic and Advanced Surgical Techniques - Part A [P], vol 22, issue 6, Mary Ann Liebert Inc. Publishers, United States, pp. 615-620.

Wilkins, S., Zhang, K.W., Mahfuz, I., Quantin, R., D'Cruz, N.T., Hutson, J., Ee, M., Bagli, D., Aitken, K., Fong, F., Ng, P.K.S., Tsui, S.K.W., Fung, W.Y.W., Banu, T., Thakre, A., Johar, K., Jaureguizar, E., Li, L., Cheng, W., 2012, Insertion/deletion polymorphisms in the delta Np63 promoter are a risk factor for bladder exstrophy epispadias complex, Plos Genetics [P], vol 8, issue 12 (Art. No.: e1003070), PL o S Genetics, United States, pp. 1-9.

Diao, M., Li, L., Zhang, J., Ye, M., Cheng, W., 2012, Laparoscopic cholecystocolostomy a novel surgical approach for the treatment of progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis, Annals Of Surgery [P], vol 00, LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS, UNITED STATES, pp. 1-6.

Zhang, J., Li, L., Liu, S., Hou, W., Diao, M., Zhang, J., Li, S., Ming, A., Liu, Y., Wang, H., Cheng, W., 2012, Laparoscopic pancreaticojejunostomy for pancreatic ductal dilation in children, Journal of Pediatric Surgery [P], vol 47, W B SAUNDERS CO-ELSEVIER INC, UNITED STATES, pp. 2349-2352.

Heloury, Y., Muthucumaru, M., Panabokke, G., Cheng, W., Kimber, C., Leclair, M., 2012, Minimally invasive adrenalectomy in children, Journal of Pediatric Surgery [P], vol 47, W.B Saunders Co, United States, pp. 415-421.

Diao, M., Li, L., Cheng, W., 2012, Single-Incision Laparoscopic Hepaticojejunostomy Using Conventional Instruments for Neonates With Extrahepatic Biliary Cystic Lesions, Surgical Innovation [P], SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC, UNITED STATES.

Diao, M., Li, L., Dong, N., Li, Q., Cheng, W., 2012, Single-incision laparoscopic Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy using conventional instruments for children with choledochal cysts, Surgical Endoscopy And Other Interventional Techniques [P], vol 26, issue 6, Springer New York LLC, United States, pp. 1784-1790.

Diao, M., Li, L., Cheng, W., 2012, Timing of surgery for prenatally diagnosed asymptomatic choledochal cysts: a prospective randomized study, Journal of Pediatric Surgery [P], vol 47, issue 3, W.B. Saunders Co., United States, pp. 506-512.

Diao, M., Li, L., Cheng, W., 2012, To drain or not to drain in Roux-en-Y hepatojejunostomy for children with choledochal cysts in the laparoscopic era: A prospective randomized study, Journal of Pediatric Surgery [P], vol 47, issue 8, W B Saunders Co., United States, pp. 1485-1489.

Muthucumaru, M., Keys, C., Kimber, C., Ferguson, P., Varma, P., Cheng, W., 2012, Trend of severe abdominal injuries from bicycle accidents in children" A preventable condition, Journal Of Paediatrics And Child Health [P], vol 48, WILEY-BLACKWELL, AUSTRALIA, pp. 259-262.

Diao, M., Li, L., Cheng, W., 2011, Congenital biliary dilatation may consist of 2 disease entities, Journal of Pediatric Surgery [P], vol 46, issue 8, W.B. Saunders Co., United States, pp. 1503-1509.

Diao, M., Li, L., Cheng, W., 2011, Is it necessary to ligate distal common bile duct stumps after excising choledochal cysts?, Pediatric Surgery International [P], vol 27, issue 8, Springer, Germany, pp. 829-832.

Lee, J., Kimber, C., Shekleton, P., Cheng, W., 2011, Prognostic factors of severe foetal megacystis, ANZ Journal of Surgery [P], vol 81, issue 7-8, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. 552-555.

Muthucumaru, M., Yahya, Z., Ferguson, P., Cheng, W., 2011, Torsion of hydatids of Morgagni in premenarchal adolescent girls - a case report and review of literature, Journal of Pediatric Surgery [P], vol 46, W B SAUNDERS CO-ELSEVIER INC, UNITED STATES, pp. 13-15.

Yan, J., Wood, J., Bevan, C., Cheng, W., Wilson, G., 2011, Traumatic abdominal wall hernia - a case report and literature review, Journal of Pediatric Surgery [P], vol 46, W B SAUNDERS CO-ELSEVIER INC, 1600 JOHN F KENNEDY BOULEVARD, STE 1800, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103-2899, pp. 1642-1645.

Diao, M., Li, L., Zhang, J., Cheng, W., 2010, A shorter loop in Roux-Y hepatojejunostomy reconstruction for choledochal cysts is equally effective: preliminary results of a prospective randomized study, Journal of Pediatric Surgery [P], vol 45, issue 4, WB Saunders Co, United States, pp. 845-847.

Diao, M., Li, L., Zhang, J., Cheng, W., 2010, Laparoscopic-assisted clearance of protein plugs in the common channel in children with choledochal cysts, Journal of Pediatric Surgery [P], vol 45, issue 10, WB Saunders Co., United States, pp. 2099-2102.

Bastian, B., Evans, R., Kelman, A., Cheng, W., 2010, Perinatal evolution of mesenchymal hamartoma of the chest wall, Journal of Pediatric Surgery [P], vol 45, issue 12, WB Saunders Co., United States, pp. e37-e40.

Xiang, B., Liu, J., Sung, H., Yan, B., Cheng, W., 2010, The effect of CO2 pneumovesicum on upper urinary tract, Journal of Pediatric Surgery [P], vol 45, issue 9, WB Saunders Co., USA, pp. 1863-1867.

Liu, S., Li, L., Cheng, W., Hou, W., Huang, L., Wang, W., Zhang, J., 2009, Laparoscopic Hepatojejunostomy for Biliary Atresia, Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques, vol E-pub, Mary Ann Liebert, Inc, USA, pp. 1-5.

Liu, S., Li, L., Hou, W., Zhang, J., Huang, L., Li, X., Xie, H., Cheng, W., 2009, Laparoscopic excision of choledochal cyst and Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy in symptomatic neonates, Journal of Pediatric Surgery [P], vol 44, issue 3, WB Saunders Co., USA, pp. 508-511.

Liu, S., Li, L., Cheng, W., Hou, W., Huang, L., Wang, W., Zhang, J., Cui, L., Xie, H., 2009, Total extrapleura sternal elevation for the correction of pectus excavatum in children, Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques, vol E-pub, Mary ann Liebert, Inc, USA, pp. 1-3.

Xiang, B., Cheng, W., liu, j., Huang, L., Li, Y., Liu, L., 2009, Triage of pediatric injuries after the 2008 Wen-Chuan earthquake in China, Journal of Pediatric Surgery [P], vol 44, issue 12, Elsevier, USA, pp. 2273-2277.

Yuan, Z., Cheng, W., Hou, A., Wang, W., Zhang, S., Liu, D., Gao, F., Li, H., Wang, W., 2008, Constipation is associated with spina bifida occulta in children, Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, vol 6, issue 12, WB Saunders Co., United States, pp. 1348-1353.

Cheng, W., Yeung, C., Ng, Y., Zhang, J., Hui, C., Kim, P.C.W., 2008, Sonic hedgehog mediator Gli2 regulates bladder mesenchymal patterning, The Journal of Urology, vol 180, issue 4, Elsevier Inc., United States, pp. 1543-1550.

Liu, G., Moro, A., Zhang, J., Cheng, W., Qui, W., Kim, P., 2007, The role of Shh transcription activator Gli2 in chick cloacal development, Developmental Biology [P], vol 303, Academic Press, 525 B ST, STE 1900, SAN DIEGO, CA 92101-4495, pp. 448-460.

Cheng, W., Jacobs, W., Zhang, J., Moro, A., Park, J., Kushida, M., Qui, W., Mills, A., Kim, P., 2006, DeltaNp63 plays an anti-apoptotic role in ventral bladder development, Development [P], vol 133, The Company of Biologists Ltd, UK, pp. 4783-4792.

Cheng, W., Manson, D., Forte, V., Ein, S., MacLusky, I., Papsin, B., Hechter, S., Kim, P., 2006, The role of conservative management in congenital tracheal stenosis: an evidence-based long-term follow-up study, Journal of Pediatric Surgery [P], vol 41, issue 7, W.B. Saunders Co., USA, pp. 1203-1207.

Postgraduate Research Supervisions

Current Supervision

Program of Study:

(DOCTORATE BY RESEARCH).

Thesis Title:

A new armour against an old enemy: interleukin 37 for necrotizing enterocolitis.

Supervisors:

Nold, C (Main), Cheng, W (Associate).

Program of Study:

(DOCTORATE BY RESEARCH).

Thesis Title:

Genetic screening of patients with bladder exstrophy epispadias complex (BEEC).

Supervisors:

Cheng, W (Main), White, S (Associate).