Overview
Background
Associate Professor David Cavallucci is an Hepato-pancreatico-biliary surgical oncologist. He is a graduate of the two-year ANZHPBA post-fellowship program in HPB surgery as well as the surgical oncology and abdominal transplantation Fellowship at the University of Toronto.
He has a special interest in minimally invasive pancreatic and liver surgery with a broad experience of laparoscopic surgery and developing robotic surgery. Outside of oncology, he manages benign biliary disease including the laparoscopic management of bile duct stones and the surgical management of acute and chronic pancreatitis.
Having completed a Masters degree in Biostatistics, he has published on the use of Propensity Scores and novel weighting techniques in observational surgical research and is an editor for HPB Journal. He is active in teaching and maintains a strong interest in clinical and translational research. A/Prof Cavallucci is the Past-President of the Australian and New Zealand Hepatic pancreatic and biliary association (ANZHPBA).
Availability
- Dr David Cavallucci is:
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Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science, The University of Queensland
- Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery and Medical Science, The University of Queensland
- Masters (Coursework), The University of Queensland
Works
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2024
Conference Publication
Fibroblast activation protein (FAP) becomes overexpressed early in the development of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma: implications for early diagnosis on 68Ga-FAPI-PET/CT
Mcgahan, William, Gough, Madeleine, Thomas, Paul, Cavallucci, David and Hooper, John (2024). Fibroblast activation protein (FAP) becomes overexpressed early in the development of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma: implications for early diagnosis on 68Ga-FAPI-PET/CT. 56th European Pancreatic Club Meeting 2024, Santiago de Compostela, Spain, 26 - 29 June 2024. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.pan.2024.05.253
2024
Journal Article
Fibroblast activation protein (FAP) is overexpressed on both stromal and epithelial cells prior to pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma: implications for early diagnosis on 68Ga-FAPI-PET/CT
McGahan, William, Gough, Madeline, Liu, Cheng, Hoyte, Sharon, Gill, Anthony J., Cavallucci, David, Australian Pancreatic Cancer Genome Initiative, Hooper, John D., Thomas, Paul A., Cooper, Caroline, O'Rourke, Thomas, Butler, Nick, Yeung, Shinn, Kryza, Thomas, Gulhane, Brook, Latter, Melissa J., Waddell, Nicola, Samra, Jaswinder S., Simpson, Fiona and Pajic, Marina (2024). Fibroblast activation protein (FAP) is overexpressed on both stromal and epithelial cells prior to pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma: implications for early diagnosis on 68Ga-FAPI-PET/CT. Gastroenterology, 167 (6), 1217-1220. doi: 10.1053/j.gastro.2024.06.033
2024
Journal Article
SCANPatient: study protocol for a multi-centre, batched, stepped wedge, comparative effectiveness, randomised clinical trial of synoptic reporting of computerised tomography (CT) scans assessing cancers of the pancreas
Li, Lin, Kasza, Jessica, Recasens, Ariadna, Ioannou, Liane, Greenhill, Elysia, Merrett, Neil, Cavallucci, David, Ellis, Samantha, Madgwick, Helen, Ko, Hyun Soo, Chantrill, Lorraine, Loveday, Benjamin, Nikfarjam, Mehrdad, Croagh, Daniel, Yang, Jessica, Dwyer, Andrew, Zalcberg, John, Pilgrim, Charles and SCANPatient Authorship Group (2024). SCANPatient: study protocol for a multi-centre, batched, stepped wedge, comparative effectiveness, randomised clinical trial of synoptic reporting of computerised tomography (CT) scans assessing cancers of the pancreas. Trials, 25 (1) 388, 1. doi: 10.1186/s13063-024-08196-5
2024
Conference Publication
O47 FAP expression transforms early in the tumorigenesis of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma; and can be detected on FAPI-PET/CT
McGahan, William, Gough, Madeleine, Liu, Cheng, Cavallucci, David, Thomas, Paul and Hooper, John (2024). O47 FAP expression transforms early in the tumorigenesis of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma; and can be detected on FAPI-PET/CT. BSG LIVE'24, Birmingham, United Kingdom, 17-20 June 2024. London, United Kingdom: BMJ Group. doi: 10.1136/gutjnl-2024-bsg.47
2024
Journal Article
Safety and feasibility of instituting a robotic pancreas program in the Australian setting: a case series and narrative review
McKay, Bartholomew, Brough, David, Kilburn, Daniel and Cavallucci, David (2024). Safety and feasibility of instituting a robotic pancreas program in the Australian setting: a case series and narrative review. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 94 (7-8), 1247-1253. doi: 10.1111/ans.18998
2024
Conference Publication
A pilot study of FAPI-PET/CT to improve early diagnosis, staging and therapy for pancreatic cancer
McGahan, W., Gulhane, B., Butler, N., Latter, M., O'Rourke, T., Cavallucci, D. and Thomas, P. (2024). A pilot study of FAPI-PET/CT to improve early diagnosis, staging and therapy for pancreatic cancer. 16th World Congress of the International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association, Cape Town, South Africa, 15 - 18 May 2024. Oxford, United Kingdom: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.hpb.2024.03.662
2023
Journal Article
Robotic enucleation and uncinectomy of complex lesions of the proximal pancreas
Bell‐Allen, Nicholas, McKay, Bartholomew, Kilburn, Daniel, Waters, Peadar and Cavallucci, David (2023). Robotic enucleation and uncinectomy of complex lesions of the proximal pancreas. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 93 (12), 2897-2903. doi: 10.1111/ans.18719
2023
Journal Article
Correct identification of visceral artery aneurysms is critical
Hunt, Justin, Cavallucci, David, Boyne, Nicholas, Brown, Nicholas and O'Rourke, Nick (2023). Correct identification of visceral artery aneurysms is critical. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 93 (5), 1445-1446. doi: 10.1111/ans.18296
2022
Journal Article
Message from Prof Krishnakumar Madhavan, President of A-PHPBA
Madhavan, Krishnakumar, Christophi, Christopher, Shrikhande, Shailesh, Endo, Itaru, Lai, Eric Ch, Suh, Kyung- Suk, Cavallucci, David, Wang, Kui, Govil, Sanjoy, Nugrho, Adianto, Nakamura, Masafumi, Kim, Ki-Hun, Yoong, Boon Koon, Teh, Catherine, Iyer, Shridhar, Chrotirosniramit, Anon and Lau, Joseph Wan-Yee (2022). Message from Prof Krishnakumar Madhavan, President of A-PHPBA. Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Sciences, 30 (1), 4-5. doi: 10.1002/jhbp.1260
2022
Journal Article
Laparoscopic resection of a pediatric intestinal leiomyosarcoma
Brough, Dr David, Miller, Dr Greg, Ross, Dr Ian, Nicholls, Dr Wayne and Cavallucci, A/Prof David (2022). Laparoscopic resection of a pediatric intestinal leiomyosarcoma. Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports, 79 102219, 102219. doi: 10.1016/j.epsc.2022.102219
2022
Conference Publication
Initial Outcomes of Robotic Pancreaticoduodenectomy in Australia
McKay, B., Brough, D. and Cavallucci, D. (2022). Initial Outcomes of Robotic Pancreaticoduodenectomy in Australia. 15th World Congress of the International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association, New York, NY United States, 30 March - 2 April 2022. Oxford, United Kingdom: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.hpb.2022.05.724
2022
Conference Publication
Two Cases of Severe Hypercalcaemia Associated with Cholangiocarcinoma Successfully Treated by Resection in One and Selective Internal Radiation Therapy (SIRT) in the Other
van der Nagel, A., Zaka, A., Brough, D., Cavallucci, D. and O'Rourke, N. (2022). Two Cases of Severe Hypercalcaemia Associated with Cholangiocarcinoma Successfully Treated by Resection in One and Selective Internal Radiation Therapy (SIRT) in the Other. 15th World Congress of the International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association, New York, NY United States, 30 March - 2 April 2022. Oxford, United Kingdom: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.hpb.2022.05.974
2022
Conference Publication
Using PET to Image the Tumour Micro-Environment of Pancreatic Cancer: Applications to Improve Early Diagnosis, Staging and Therapy
McGahan, W., Butler, N., Cavallucci, D. and Thomas, P. (2022). Using PET to Image the Tumour Micro-Environment of Pancreatic Cancer: Applications to Improve Early Diagnosis, Staging and Therapy. 15th World Congress of the International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association, New York, NY United States, 30 March - 2 April 2022. Oxford, United Kingdom: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.hpb.2022.05.648
2022
Journal Article
High SUVmax on routine pre-operative FDG-PET predicts early recurrence in pancreatic and peri-ampullary cancer
McGahan, William, Chikatamarla, Venkata, Thomas, Paul, Cavallucci, David, O’Rourke, Nicholas and Burge, Matthew (2022). High SUVmax on routine pre-operative FDG-PET predicts early recurrence in pancreatic and peri-ampullary cancer. HPB, 24 (8), 1387-1393. doi: 10.1016/j.hpb.2022.01.005
2022
Conference Publication
High SUVmax of a Primary Pancreatic Malignancy on Routine Pre-Operative FDG-PET Is Associated with Recurrence within 6 Months of Resection
McGahan, W., Chikatamarla, V. Venkata, Thomas, P., Cavallucci, D., O'Rourke, N. and Burge, M. (2022). High SUVmax of a Primary Pancreatic Malignancy on Routine Pre-Operative FDG-PET Is Associated with Recurrence within 6 Months of Resection. 15th World Congress of the International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association, New York, NY United States, 30 March - 2 April 2022. Oxford, United Kingdom: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.hpb.2022.05.801
2022
Conference Publication
Synoptic Data Collection at the Point-of-Care Prior to the Cancer MDTM: A Multi-Regional Strategy to Improve Quality of Care for All Patients with Pancreatic Cancer in Queensland
McGahan, W., Butler, N., O'Rourke, T. and Cavallucci, D. (2022). Synoptic Data Collection at the Point-of-Care Prior to the Cancer MDTM: A Multi-Regional Strategy to Improve Quality of Care for All Patients with Pancreatic Cancer in Queensland. 15th World Congress of the International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association, New York, NY United States, 30 March - 2 April 2022. Oxford, United Kingdom: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.hpb.2022.05.764
2022
Conference Publication
Initial Outcomes of Robotic Distal Pancreatectomy in Australia
McKay, B., Brough, D. and Cavallucci, D. (2022). Initial Outcomes of Robotic Distal Pancreatectomy in Australia. 15th World Congress of the International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association, New York, NY United States, 30 March - 2 April 2022. Oxford, United Kingdom: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.hpb.2022.05.719
2021
Journal Article
Body mass index and surgical outcomes in laparoscopic liver resections: a systematic review
Kwan, Bianca, Waters, Peadar S., Keogh, Cian, Cavallucci, David J., O'Rourke, Nicholas and Bryant, Richard D. (2021). Body mass index and surgical outcomes in laparoscopic liver resections: a systematic review. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 91 (11), 2296-2307. doi: 10.1111/ans.16674
2021
Journal Article
Portal vein thrombosis following elective laparoscopic splenectomy: incidence and analysis of risk factors
Swinson, Benjamin, Waters, Peadar S., Webber, Laurence, Nathanson, Les, Cavallucci, David J., O’Rourke, Nicholas and Bryant, Richard D. (2021). Portal vein thrombosis following elective laparoscopic splenectomy: incidence and analysis of risk factors. Surgical Endoscopy, 36 (5), 3332-3339. doi: 10.1007/s00464-021-08649-x
2021
Journal Article
Comparison of Lipid-Normalised Concentrations of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Between Serum and Adipose Tissue
Sontag, Nis-Julius, Banks, Andrew P. W., Aylward, Lesa L. , O'Rourke, Nicholas A. , Cavallucci, David J., Mueller, Jochen F. and Drage, Daniel S. (2021). Comparison of Lipid-Normalised Concentrations of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Between Serum and Adipose Tissue. The International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health, 236 113801, 113801. doi: 10.1016/j.ijheh.2021.113801
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Utilising the Multi-Disciplinary Resources at Tertiary Centres to Improve Outcomes from Pancreatic Cancer
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- bile duct and gallbladder cancer
- bile duct and gallbladder surgery
- liver cancer
- liver surgery
- pancreas cancer
- pancreas surgery
- robotic surgery
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