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Sailesh Kumar

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353 works between 1995 and 2025
All (353) Journal Article (273) Book Chapter (19) Conference Publication (56) Book (1) Other Outputs (4)

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2015

Conference Publication

Poorer perinatal outcomes with higher maternal body mass index

Dunn, L., Greer, R. and Kumar, S. (2015). Poorer perinatal outcomes with higher maternal body mass index. RCOG World Congress 2015, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, 12–15 April, 2015. Chichester, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/1471-0528.13370

Poorer perinatal outcomes with higher maternal body mass index

2015

Journal Article

Are fetuses that fail to achieve their growth potential at increased risk of intrapartum compromise?

Prior, Tomas, Paramasivam, Gowri, Bennett, Phillip and Kumar, Sailesh (2015). Are fetuses that fail to achieve their growth potential at increased risk of intrapartum compromise?. Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 46 (4), 460-464. doi: 10.1002/uog.14758

Are fetuses that fail to achieve their growth potential at increased risk of intrapartum compromise?

2015

Conference Publication

Differences in indications for category 1 caesarean section between term and preterm pregnancies

Grace, L., Kumar, S. and Greer, R. M. (2015). Differences in indications for category 1 caesarean section between term and preterm pregnancies. RCOG World Congress 2015, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, 12–15 April, 2015. Chichester, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/1471-0528.13370

Differences in indications for category 1 caesarean section between term and preterm pregnancies

2015

Conference Publication

Intrapartum fetal compromise is associated with lower maternal placental growth factor (PlGF) levels at term

Bligh, L., Al Solai, A., Greer, R. M. and Kumar, S. (2015). Intrapartum fetal compromise is associated with lower maternal placental growth factor (PlGF) levels at term. RCOG World Congress 2015, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, 12–15 April, 2015. Chichester, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/1471-0528.13370

Intrapartum fetal compromise is associated with lower maternal placental growth factor (PlGF) levels at term

2015

Conference Publication

Obstetric and perinatal outcomes in women with type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus

Tambimuttu, E., Lott, A., McIntyre, D. and Kumar, S. (2015). Obstetric and perinatal outcomes in women with type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. RCOG World Congress 2015, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, 12–15 April, 2015. Chichester, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing.

Obstetric and perinatal outcomes in women with type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus

2015

Conference Publication

Increased weight discordance in dichorionic diamniotic twins is associated with a greater need for operative delivery and worse perinatal outcomes

Soong, S., Greer, R. and Kumar, S. (2015). Increased weight discordance in dichorionic diamniotic twins is associated with a greater need for operative delivery and worse perinatal outcomes. RCOG World Congress 2015, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, 12–15 April, Brisbane, 2015. Chichester, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/1471-0528.13370

Increased weight discordance in dichorionic diamniotic twins is associated with a greater need for operative delivery and worse perinatal outcomes

2015

Conference Publication

Perinatal consequences of a Category 1 caesarean section at term

Grace, L., Kumar, S. and Greer, R. M. (2015). Perinatal consequences of a Category 1 caesarean section at term. RCOG World Congress 2015, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, 12–15 April, 2015. Chichester, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/1471-0528.13370

Perinatal consequences of a Category 1 caesarean section at term

2015

Conference Publication

Perinatal outcomes for women from developing countries

Dunn, L., Greer, R. and Kumar, S. (2015). Perinatal outcomes for women from developing countries. RCOG World Congress 2015, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, 12–15 April, 2015. Chichester, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/1471-0528.13374

Perinatal outcomes for women from developing countries

2015

Book Chapter

Monochorionic diamniotic twin pregnancy complicated by twin–twin transfusion syndrome

Noori, Muna and Kumar, Sailesh (2015). Monochorionic diamniotic twin pregnancy complicated by twin–twin transfusion syndrome. Challenging concepts in obstetrics and gynaecology: cases with expert commentary. (pp. 81-96) edited by Natasha Hezelgrave, Danielle Abbott and Andrew Shennan. Oxford, United Kingdom: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/med/9780199654994.003.0007

Monochorionic diamniotic twin pregnancy complicated by twin–twin transfusion syndrome

2015

Journal Article

Iatrogenic Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia following Prenatal Pleuroamniotic Shunting

Thomas, Joseph T., Petersen, Scott, Hurrion, Elizabeth, Gray, Peter H., Bourke, Christoper, Kumar, Sailesh and Gardener, Glenn (2015). Iatrogenic Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia following Prenatal Pleuroamniotic Shunting. Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy, 40 (4), 310-312. doi: 10.1159/000381146

Iatrogenic Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia following Prenatal Pleuroamniotic Shunting

2015

Conference Publication

Elective caesarean section does not improve neonatal outcomes in dichorionic diamniotic twins with severe weight discordance

Soong, S., Greer, R. and Kumar, S. (2015). Elective caesarean section does not improve neonatal outcomes in dichorionic diamniotic twins with severe weight discordance. RCOG World Congress 2015, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, 12–15 April, 2015. Chichester, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/1471-0528.13370

Elective caesarean section does not improve neonatal outcomes in dichorionic diamniotic twins with severe weight discordance

2015

Conference Publication

Cyclo-oxygenase (COX) inhibitors for treating preterm labour

Reinebrant, H. E., Pileggi-Castro, C., Romero, C. L. T., dos Santos, R. A. N., Kumar, S., Souza, J. P. and Flenady, V. (2015). Cyclo-oxygenase (COX) inhibitors for treating preterm labour. 19th Annual Meeting of The Perinatal Society of Australia and New Zealand (PSANZ), Melbourne, Australia, 19-22 April 2015. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/jpc.12884_4

Cyclo-oxygenase (COX) inhibitors for treating preterm labour

2015

Conference Publication

Vaginal delivery of dichorionic diamniotic twins beyond 32 weeks gestation is associated with poorer neonatal outcomes

Soong, S., Greer, R., Gardener, G., Flenady, V and Kumar, S. (2015). Vaginal delivery of dichorionic diamniotic twins beyond 32 weeks gestation is associated with poorer neonatal outcomes. RCOG World Congress 2015, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, 12–15 April, 2015. Chichester, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/1471-0528.13370

Vaginal delivery of dichorionic diamniotic twins beyond 32 weeks gestation is associated with poorer neonatal outcomes

2015

Conference Publication

Does umbilical artery doppler indices at 3537 weeks predict intrapartum fetal compromise in term normally grown fetuses?

Sabdia, S., Greer, R. M. and Kumar, S. (2015). Does umbilical artery doppler indices at 3537 weeks predict intrapartum fetal compromise in term normally grown fetuses?. RCOG World Congress 2015, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, 12–15 April, 2015. Chichester, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/1471-0528.13384

Does umbilical artery doppler indices at 3537 weeks predict intrapartum fetal compromise in term normally grown fetuses?

2014

Journal Article

Mode of delivery has an independent impact on neonatal condition at birth

Prior, Tomas and Kumar, Sailesh (2014). Mode of delivery has an independent impact on neonatal condition at birth. European Journal of Obstetrics Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, 181, 135-139. doi: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2014.07.041

Mode of delivery has an independent impact on neonatal condition at birth

2014

Journal Article

The impact of fibroid characteristics on pregnancy outcome

Lam, Sarah-Jane, Best, Sunayna and Kumar, Sailesh (2014). The impact of fibroid characteristics on pregnancy outcome. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 211 (4), 395.e1-395.e5. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2014.03.066

The impact of fibroid characteristics on pregnancy outcome

2014

Journal Article

Are 1st-trimester β-human chorionic gonadotrophin and pregnancy-associated plasma protein A levels predictive of intrapartum fetal compromise in a selected normal population?

Prior, Tomas, Mullins, Edward, Bennett, Phillip and Kumar, Sailesh (2014). Are 1st-trimester β-human chorionic gonadotrophin and pregnancy-associated plasma protein A levels predictive of intrapartum fetal compromise in a selected normal population?. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 54 (5), 418-423. doi: 10.1111/ajo.12216

Are 1st-trimester β-human chorionic gonadotrophin and pregnancy-associated plasma protein A levels predictive of intrapartum fetal compromise in a selected normal population?

2014

Journal Article

Prediction of fetal compromise in labor

Prior, Tomas, Mullins, Edward, Bennett, Phillip and Kumar, Sailesh (2014). Prediction of fetal compromise in labor. Obstetrics and Gynecology, 123 (6), 1263-1271. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000000292

Prediction of fetal compromise in labor

2014

Journal Article

Evolution of fetal ventricular dilatation in relation to severity at first presentation

Lam S.-J. and Kumar S. (2014). Evolution of fetal ventricular dilatation in relation to severity at first presentation. Journal of clinical ultrasound : JCU, 42 (4), 193-198. doi: 10.1002/jcu.22124

Evolution of fetal ventricular dilatation in relation to severity at first presentation

2014

Journal Article

The influence of parity on fetal haemodynamics and amniotic fluid volume at term

Prior, T., Mullins, E., Bennett, P. and Kumar, S. (2014). The influence of parity on fetal haemodynamics and amniotic fluid volume at term. Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 44 (6), 688-692. doi: 10.1002/uog.13332

The influence of parity on fetal haemodynamics and amniotic fluid volume at term

Current funding

  • 2024 - 2026
    A state-based Perinatal Family Mental Health Registry
    Queensland Mental Health Commission
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2027
    BUBs Quit Study: clinical Midwife Specialist to assist pregnant women to quit smoking using counselling and embedded technology (NHMRC Partnership Grant led by UNSW)
    University of New South Wales
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2026
    Digital Infrastructure For improving First Nations Maternal & Child Health
    MRFF Research Data Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2026
    Novel approaches to preventing perinatal death and disability from birth asphyxia
    NHMRC Investigator Grants
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2026
    Centre of Research Excellence in Stillbirth
    NHMRC Centres of Research Excellence
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2025
    Can intrapartum SildEnafil safely Avert the Risks of Contraction-induced Hypoxia in labour? iSEARCH - a pragmatic Phase 3 Randomised Controlled Trial
    NHMRC MRFF - Rare Cancers, Rare Diseases and Unmet Need
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2022
    Machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques to develop predictive models for late gestation adverse perinatal outcomes
    Ferring Pharmaceuticals Pty Limited
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2021
    Australian Centre for Research Excellence in Stillbirth
    NHMRC Centres of Research Excellence
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2020
    ADding negative pRESSure to improve healING (the DRESSING trial) (NHMRC Project Grant administered by Griffith University)
    Griffith University
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2019
    Neuroprotective role of sulphate among preterm babies (SuPreme study)
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant

Availability

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Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Maternal, obstetric and perinatal outcomes of pregnancies complicated by socio-demographic, medical, surgical or intrapartum risk factors

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Greg Duncombe

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Prenatal identification of infants at risk of mortality or severe neonatal morbidity

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Honorary Professor Vicki Clifton

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Factors determining intrapartum fetal compromise and perinatal complications related to birth asphyxia.

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Luke Jardine

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Reducing operative birth for fetal distress in women with small or poorly grown infants using Sildenafil Citrate. The RidStress 2 Randomised Controlled Trial.

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Honorary Professor Vicki Clifton

  • Master Philosophy

    The obstetric and perinatal factors associated with preterm birth

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Prediction of intrapartum fetal compromise using prenatal ultrasound and placental biomarkers

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Honorary Professor Vicki Clifton

  • Master Philosophy

    Maternal, obstetric and perinatal outcomes of pregnancies complicated by socio-demographic, medical, surgical or intrapartum risk factors

    Principal Advisor

  • Master Philosophy

    Biomarkers predictive of placental dysfunction and adverse perinatal outcome

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Honorary Professor Vicki Clifton

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Reducing operative birth for fetal distress in women with small or poorly grown infants using Sildenafil Citrate. The RidStress 2 Randomised Controlled Trial.

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Honorary Professor Vicki Clifton

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Reducing operative birth for fetal distress in women with small or poorly grown infants using Sildenafil Citrate. The RidStress 2 Randomised Controlled Trial.

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Honorary Professor Vicki Clifton

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Decreased fetal movements during pregnancy: Early detection and perinatal outcomes

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Jessica Sexton, Honorary Professor Vicki Flenady

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Neuroprotective role of sulphate among preterm infants (SuPreme study)

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Paul Dawson

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Role of extracellular vesicles mitochondria DNA in maternal obesity

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Carlos Salomon Gallo

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The impact of bariatric surgery prior to pregnancy on maternal nutrition status and offspring growth: A prospective cohort study.

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Susie de Jersey

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Neuroprotective role of sulphate among preterm infants (SuPreme study)

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Paul Dawson

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The impact of bariatric surgery prior to pregnancy on maternal nutrition status and offspring growth: A prospective cohort study.

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Susie de Jersey

Completed supervision

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