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Dr Mina Sarofim

Conjoint Lecturer

Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS)

Master of Surgery

Doctor of Medicine (Distinction)

Bachelor of Medical Studies

Medicine & Health

School of Clinical Medicine

Dr Mina Sarofim is a specialist General Surgeon with subspecialty fellowships in Colorectal and Peritonectomy Surgery. He graduated medical school at UNSW with Distinction, then completed a Master of Surgery at the University of Sydney.

Dr Sarofim has quickly earned a reputation as a highly skilled surgeon, and is committed to providing excellent outcomes for his patients. He has a special interest in colorectal conditions, hernias and advanced endoscopy.

E-mail

mina@unsw.edu.au

Journal articles | 2025

Cheng E; Chui J; Sarofim M; Mui J; Sarkar A; Bunjo Z; Gilmore A; Zahid A, 2025, 'R0 Resection Rates in Minimally Invasive Versus Open Pelvic Exenteration for Colorectal Malignancies: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis', Journal of Surgical Oncology, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jso.28149

Journal articles | 2025

Cheng E; Sarofim M; Sarkar A; Zahid A; Gilmore A, 2025, 'Bio-absorbable mesh and early positron emission tomography avidity: implications in oncological surveillance', ANZ Journal of Surgery, 95, pp. 1030 - 1031, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ans.70043

Journal articles | 2025

Cheng E; Sarofim M; Zahid A; Bunjo Z; Petrushnko W; Gilmore A, 2025, 'Rethinking standard theatre protocols – particularly in contaminated cases: balancing evidence, costs and sustainability', ANZ Journal of Surgery, 95, pp. 630 - 631, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ans.19412

Journal articles | 2025

Cheng E; Yang PF; Khor S; Mui J; Sarofim M; Wijayawardana R; Ansari N; Koh CE; Morris DL; Ahmadi N, 2025, 'Novel technique and outcomes of umbilical reconstruction during cytoreductive surgery; a multi-centre study', Techniques in Coloproctology, 29, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10151-024-03095-y

Journal articles | 2025

Garrett C; Sun L; Hayler R; Wijayawardana R; Ahmadi N; Sarofim M; Morris DL, 2025, 'What is the accuracy, sensitivity and specificity of the radiological peritoneal cancer index in repeat cytoreductive surgery: a retrospective study', World Journal of Surgical Oncology, 23, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12957-025-03775-5

Journal articles | 2025

Miranda Thais R; Sarofim M; Gilmore A, 2025, 'Complicated Sigmoid Diverticulitis Mimicking Pelvic Pain in a Patient With Giant Uterine Fibroids: A Case Report.', Cureus, 17, pp. e77979, http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.77979

Journal articles | 2025

Mui J; Sarofim M; Cheng E; Gilmore A, 2025, 'Laparoscopic natural orifice specimen extraction for diverticular disease: a systematic review', Surgical Endoscopy, 39, pp. 3049 - 3056, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00464-025-11683-8

Journal articles | 2025

Sarofim M; Mui J; Cartmill J; Gilmore A, 2025, 'Natural orifice specimen extraction for diverticular disease: technique, outcomes and role of inflammatory markers', Surgical Endoscopy, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00464-025-11803-4

Journal articles | 2025

Sarofim M, 2025, 'Cognitive conservation in surgery: More than efficiency, efficiency, efficiency', American Journal of Surgery, 242, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.amjsurg.2024.116024

Journal articles | 2025

Sarofim M, 2025, 'Keep your cool to reduce post haemorrhoidectomy pain', ANZ Journal of Surgery, 95, pp. 19 - 20, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ans.19182

Journal articles | 2024

Bakmiwewa SM; Ayoubi S; Sarofim M; Gibson K, 2024, 'Unlikely Double Trouble: Two Cases of Haemobilia From One Motor Vehicle Accident.', Cureus, 16, pp. e76491, http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.76491

Journal articles | 2024

Bakmiwewa SM; Diab J; De Silva D; Ng ZQ; Rutland T; Sarofim M; MacKenzie S, 2024, 'Micropapillary pattern in colorectal cancer: an Australian multicentre experience', ANZ Journal of Surgery, 94, pp. 2062 - 2065, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ans.19269

Journal articles | 2024

Dewhurst SL; Sarofim M; Wijayawardana R; Morris DL, 2024, 'When all else fails: the colo-duodenal anastomosis', Journal of Surgical Case Reports, 2024, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jscr/rjae137

Journal articles | 2024

Koh T; Sarofim M; Fok KY; Engel A, 2024, 'Can a normal appendix cause problems?', Archives of Surgery and Clinical Case Reports, 6, pp. 1 - 5

Journal articles | 2024

Pappas CP; Xu Z; Hicks G; Sarofim M; Wijayawardana R; Morris DL, 2024, 'Massive peritoneal inclusion cyst with secondary abscessation', Surgical Practice, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1744-1633.12691

Journal articles | 2024

Sarofim M; Ahmadi N; Morris DL, 2024, 'Shifting the paradigm of long-term total parenteral nutrition: Lessons from renal dialysis', Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, 48, pp. 372 - 374, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jpen.2602

Journal articles | 2024

Sarofim M; Ashrafizadeh A; Gill A; De Silva K; Evans J; Clarke S; Pavlakis N; Norton I; Engel A, 2024, 'Colonoscopic polypectomy contributes to a clinically relevant shift to earlier colorectal cancer and decreased colorectal cancer incidence', European Journal of Surgical Oncology, 50, pp. 107641 - 107641, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ejso.2023.107641

Journal articles | 2024

Sarofim M; Ashrafizadeh A; Gill AJ; de Silva K; Evans J; Clarke S; Pavlakis N; Norton I; Engel A, 2024, 'National screening for colorectal cancer is associated with stage shift to earlier diagnosis', ANZ Journal of Surgery, 94, pp. 1279 - 1285, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ans.18985

Journal articles | 2024

Sarofim M; Engel A, 2024, 'Pragmatic or pristine surgical research', Colorectal Disease, 26, pp. 1307 - 1308, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/codi.17008

Journal articles | 2024

Sarofim M; Mackenzie S; Gibson K; Gilmore A, 2024, 'Can we achieve even better outcomes with prophylactic intravenous antibiotics in gastrointestinal surgery?', Techniques in Coloproctology, 28, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10151-024-03030-1

Journal articles | 2024

Sarofim M; Morris DL, 2024, 'Surgeons can visually detect intraoperative coagulopathy: a pilot study', International Journal of Surgery London England, 110, pp. 7395 - 7396, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/JS9.0000000000001991

Journal articles | 2024

Sarofim M; Slaar A; Dermout S; den Boer F; Engel A, 2024, 'Irritable bowel syndrome worsens faecal incontinence after primary repair of major obstetric anal sphincter injuries', Colorectal Disease, 26, pp. 508 - 514, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/codi.16862

Journal articles | 2024

Sarofim M; Wijayawardana R; Ahmadi N; Barat S; Liauw W; Morris DL, 2024, 'Neoadjuvant chemotherapy does not improve survival for patients with high volume colorectal peritoneal metastases undergoing cytoreductive surgery', World Journal of Surgical Oncology, 22, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12957-024-03392-8

Journal articles | 2024

Sarofim M; Wijayawardana R; Ahmadi N; Morris DL, 2024, 'Repeat cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC for colorectal peritoneal metastases: a systematic review', World Journal of Surgical Oncology, 22, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12957-024-03386-6

Journal articles | 2024

Sarofim M; Zahid A; Wijayawardana R; Ahmadi N; Morris DL, 2024, 'Can rotational thromboelastometry predict venous thromboembolism in patients with peritoneal metastases?', British Journal of Surgery, 111, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/bjs/znae301

Journal articles | 2024

Sarofim M; Zahid A; Yeh D; Gilmore A, 2024, 'Preoperative oral antibiotics in colorectal surgery: Are we adhering to peer review, or peer pressure?', Colorectal Disease, 26, pp. 2003 - 2005, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/codi.17182

Journal articles | 2024

Sarofim M, 2024, 'Epiploic steal: is this concept the key to reducing colorectal anastomotic leak rates?', Langenbeck S Archives of Surgery, 409, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00423-024-03410-z

Journal articles | 2024

Sarofim M, 2024, 'Letter to the Editor: ESPEN practical and partially revised guideline: Clinical nutrition in the intensive care unit', Clinical Nutrition, 43, pp. 298, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clnu.2023.11.014

Journal articles | 2024

Sarofim M, 2024, 'Navigating the inevitable convergence of artificial intelligence and surgical training programs', Surgeon, 22, pp. e155 - e156, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.surge.2024.03.004

Journal articles | 2024

Sarofim M, 2024, 'Psychological safety in medicine: what is it, and who cares?', Medical Journal of Australia, 220, pp. 398 - 399, http://dx.doi.org/10.5694/mja2.52263

Journal articles | 2024

Sarofim M, 2024, 'Time to develop a new standard for defining success in global surgery training', Journal of Medicine, Surgery, and Public Health, 2, pp. 100050 - 100050, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.glmedi.2024.100050

Journal articles | 2024

Skalkos E; Sarofim M; Game S; Wijayawardana R; Ahmadi N; Morris DL, 2024, 'Prevalence and predictors of hypercoagulability detected by rotational thromboelastometry in peritoneal malignancy patients undergoing cytoreductive surgery', International Surgery Journal, 11, pp. 323 - 329, http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20240333

Journal articles | 2024

Sun SL; Sarofim M; Morris DL, 2024, 'Transhepatic Bromelain and Acetylcysteine for Treatment of Posterior Gastric Pseudomyxoma Peritonei: A Case Report', Anticancer Research, 44, pp. 2239 - 2241, http://dx.doi.org/10.21873/ANTICANRES.17031

Journal articles | 2024

Tong CW; Sarofim M; Wijayawardana R; Morris DL, 2024, 'Peritoneal Tuberculosis in Western Countries: A Rare Case With Concurrent Helminthic Infection', CUREUS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE, 16, http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.54438

Journal articles | 2024

Xu Z; Pappas C; Sarofim M; Wijayawardana R; Morris D, 2024, 'Diagnostic conundrum: massive portal vein pathology in a young patient – benign or malignant?', ANZ Journal of Surgery, 94, pp. 954 - 955, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ans.18887

Journal articles | 2023

Karam C; Sarofim M; Fewtrell M; Morgan M, 2023, 'Which tumor came first: Liver or the colon?', Journal of Gastroenterology Research and Practice, 3, pp. 1172 - 1172

Journal articles | 2023

Sarofim M; Ashrafizadeh A; Gill A; De Silva K; Evans J; Clarke S; Pavlakis N; Norton I; Engel A, 2023, '562P Quantifying the effect of colonoscopy and polypectomy rates in stage shift of colorectal cancer and reduced need for adjuvant chemotherapy', Annals of Oncology, 34, pp. S418 - S418, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.annonc.2023.09.1753

Journal articles | 2023

Sarofim M; Sarofim M, 2023, 'Fostering interdisciplinary colorectal and gynaecology surgery networks during training is crucial to maximise expertise and innovate patient care', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajo.13774

Journal articles | 2023

Sarofim M, 2023, 'Educating surgeons on the importance of nutrition', Precision Nutrition, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/PN9.0000000000000056

Journal articles | 2023

Sarofim M, 2023, 'Empowering rural communities is the catalyst for global surgery equity', ANZ Journal of Surgery, 93, pp. 2569 - 2570, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ans.18704

Journal articles | 2023

Sarofim M, 2023, 'The quest for excellence in surgical research', The Surgeon, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.surge.2023.09.006

Journal articles | 2022

Di Re A; Tooza S; Diab J; Karam C; Sarofim M; Ooi K; Turner C; Kozman D; Blomberg D; Morgan M, 2022, 'Outcomes following anastomotic leak from rectal resections, including bowel function and quality of life', , http://dx.doi.org/10.3393/ac.2022.00073.0010

Journal articles | 2022

Sarofim M; Ashrafizadeh A; Kabir S, 2022, 'A new hernia: Meckel's diverticulum within a parastomal hernia', Journal of Surgical Case Reports, 2022, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jscr/rjac398

Journal articles | 2022

Sarofim M; Ooi K, 2022, 'Reviewing perianal abscess management and recurrence: lessons from a trainee perspective', ANZ Journal of Surgery, 92, pp. 1781 - 1783, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ans.17750

Journal articles | 2021

Huang Y; Sarofim M; Cohen-Hallaleh R, 2021, 'Foreign body perforation of a jejunal diverticulum: a rare cause of rectal bleeding', ANZ Journal of Surgery, 91, pp. 465 - 467, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ans.16170

Journal articles | 2021

Sarofim M; Di Re A; Descallar J; Toh JWT, 2021, 'Relationship between diversional stoma and mortality rate in Fournier’s gangrene: a systematic review and meta-analysis', Langenbeck S Archives of Surgery, 406, pp. 2581 - 2590, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00423-021-02175-z

Journal articles | 2020

Joseph C; Tsang CLN; Sarofim M; Lim CSH; Jaber M, 2020, 'Omental band causing gallbladder strangulation: a rare cause of cholecystitis and gallbladder perforation', ANZ Journal of Surgery, 90, pp. 1807 - 1808, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ans.15696

Journal articles | 2020

Karam C; Sarofim M; Turner C, 2020, 'Endoscopic retrieval of an impacted chicken bone in a sigmoid diverticulum', ANZ Journal of Surgery, 90, pp. 2579 - 2581, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ans.15951

Journal articles | 2020

Mahin HH; Sarofim M; Lim CS, 2020, 'Necrotic Excluded Gastric Remnant Post Gastric Bypass: A Rare Fatal Complication', CUREUS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE, 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.11559

Journal articles | 2020

Sarofim M; Joseph C; Tsang CLN; Lim CSH; Jaber M, 2020, 'Bezoar due to laxatives: a rare cause of acute small bowel obstruction', ANZ Journal of Surgery, 90, pp. 1776 - 1777, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ans.15621

Journal articles | 2020

Trautman J; Sarofim M; Kwok A; Creber N; Winn R, 2020, 'Isolated unilateral vocal fold palsy: a rare complication of base of skull trauma', ANZ Journal of Surgery, 90, pp. 171 - 173, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ans.15043

Journal articles | 2019

Kwok AMF; Sarofim M; Still AB, 2019, 'Terminal ileum within a Spigelian hernia: a rare presentation of small bowel obstruction', ANZ Journal of Surgery, 89, pp. E564 - E565, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ans.14976

Journal articles | 2019

Kwok AMF; Sarofim M, 2019, 'Strangulated obturator hernia as an unusual cause of small bowel obstruction', ANZ Journal of Surgery, 89, pp. E538 - E539, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ans.14868

Journal articles | 2019

Mahin HH; Sarofim M; Jaber M, 2019, 'Paraganglioma of the Gallbladder: An Extremely Rare Pathology', International Journal for Case Reports, 3

Journal articles | 2019

Sarofim M; Attwell-Heap A; Trautman J; Kwok A; Still A, 2019, 'Unusual case of acute large bowel obstruction: endometriosis mimicking sigmoid malignancy', ANZ Journal of Surgery, 89, pp. E542 - E543, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ans.14869

Journal articles | 2019

Sarofim M; Jarmin M; Malka V, 2019, 'Blunt force abdominal trauma: a rare case of multiple splenic pseudocysts', ANZ Journal of Surgery, 89, pp. 1160 - 1161, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ans.14478

Journal articles | 2019

Sarofim M; Winn R, 2019, 'Rare case of delayed onset colitis due to immunotherapy for malignant melanoma', ANZ Journal of Surgery, 89, pp. E472 - E473, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ans.14768

Journal articles | 2018

Toh JWT; Salindera S; Sarofim M; Turner C; Patapanian H, 2018, 'An unusual cause of bilateral lower limb pitting oedema: Crohn's septal panniculitis diagnostic of erythema nodosum', ANZ Journal of Surgery, 88, pp. E566 - E567, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ans.13507

Journal articles | 2016

Sarofim M; Teo A; Wilson R, 2016, 'Management of alternative pathology detected using CT KUB in suspected ureteric colic', International Journal of Surgery, 32, pp. 179 - 182, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijsu.2016.06.047

Journal articles | 2014

Menant JC; Schoene D; Sarofim M; Lord SR, 2014, 'Single and dual task tests of gait speed are equivalent in the prediction of falls in older people: A systematic review and meta-analysis', Ageing Research Reviews, 16, pp. 83 - 104, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.arr.2014.06.001

Journal articles | 2012

Sarofim M, 2012, 'Predicting falls in the elderly: do dual-task tests offer any added value? A systematic review', Australian Medical Student Journal, 3 (2)
Conference Presentations | 2023

Sarofim M; Ashrafizadeh A; Gill A; De Silva K; Evans J; Clarke S; Pavlakis N; Norton I; Engel A, 2023, 'Quantifying the effect of colonoscopy and polypectomy rates in stage shift of colorectal cancer and reduced need for adjuvant chemotherapy', presented at European Society of Medical Oncology Congress, 20 October 2023

Conference Presentations | 2023

Sarofim M; Ashrafizadeh A; Gill A; De Silva K; Evans J; Clarke S; Pavlakis N; Norton I; Engel A, 2023, 'Screening for colorectal cancer in Australia: the stage shift and decreased incidence caused by colonoscopy and polypectomy rate', presented at November Annual Academic Surgery Conference, 16 November 2023

Conference Presentations | 2023

Sarofim M; Long L; Wijayawardana R; Barat S; Ahmadi N; Morris D, 2023, 'Neoadjuvant chemotherapy in cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC for colorectal cancer with peritoneal metastases: efficacy depends on extent of metastasis', presented at November Annual Academic Surgery Conference, 16 November 2023

Conference Presentations | 2023

Sarofim M; Wijayawardana R; Ahmadi N; Barat S; Morris D, 2023, 'Survival outcome of neoadjuvant chemotherapy in cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC for colorectal cancer with peritoneal metastases', presented at PSOGI Congress on Peritoneal Surface Malignancy, 04 October 2023

Conference Presentations | 2023

Sarofim M, 2023, 'Should public healthcare fund Robotic Colorectal Surgery in Australia? A systematic review', presented at Society of Robotic Surgery Annual Meeting, 24 July 2023

Conference Presentations | 2022

Engel A; Mahoob S; Evans J; Hruby G; Sarofim M; Kneebone A, 2022, 'Assessing risk if patients were offered Watch & Wait more liberally stratified for potential APR avoidance', presented at European Society of Coloproctology, 16 September 2022

Conference Presentations | 2022

Nayak A; Gaszynski R; Sarofim M; Apostolou C; Das A, 2022, 'Use of vessel loops as drains for cutaneous lacerations with high risk of infection', presented at Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Annual Scientific Congress, 02 May 2022

Conference Presentations | 2022

Sarofim M; Ooi K, 2022, 'After-hours perianal abscess surgery: is it compromising patient care?', presented at Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Annual Scientific Congress, 02 May 2022

Conference Presentations | 2022

Sarofim M; Ooi K, 2022, 'Fever: a significant predictor of perianal abscess recurrence', presented at Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Annual Scientific Congress, 02 May 2022

Preprints | 2022

Sarofim M; Slaar A; Dermout S; Boer FD; Engel A, 2022, Irritable bowel syndrome worsens faecal incontinence after primary repair of major obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS): a prospective cohort study, , http://dx.doi.org/10.22541/au.167033175.58864396/v1

Conference Presentations | 2019

Joseph C; Sarofim M, 2019, 'Antibiotic prescription in acute surgical conditions – are we doing it right?', presented at GSA Provincial Surgeons Australia, 02 November 2019

Conference Presentations | 2017

Sarofim M; Cheah H; Wong K, 2017, 'Has CT Abdomen replaced clinical history and physical examination in the assessment of acute abdominal pain?', presented at Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Annual Scientific Congress, 08 May 2017

Conference Presentations | 2017

Sarofim M; Cheah H; Wong K, 2017, 'Prospective evaluation of the role of abdominal CT in early diagnosis and management of acute abdominal pain', presented at Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Annual Scientific Congress, 08 May 2017

Dr Sarofim is an academic involved in surgical education and mentoring at the University of Sydney and UNSW. He has a strong commitment to research with scientific publications in both national and international surgical journals.

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