Research

Our Research & Publications

Mr Jacob is committed to advancing surgical knowledge through research, publications, and evidence-based practice. His work spans colorectal, general, and minimally invasive surgery, helping improve patient outcomes and guide surgical innovation.

Featured Publications
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2026

Yung-Hsin Hsueh · Gavin J. Carmichael · Jessica Hanna · Kirk Underwood · Daniel Ng Ying Kin Dongrong Situ · David Low · Mathew Jacob.

3D anatomical model highlighting tumour and organs.

2025

Carmichael, G., Kefalianos, J., Kovoor, J., Bookun, R., Stewart, B., Johns-Putra, L. & Jacob, M.O.

Selected Publications
2026

The promises and challenges of robotic-assisted surgery in regional Australia

Yung-Hsin Hsueh · Gavin J. Carmichael · Jessica Hanna · Kirk Underwood · Daniel Ng Ying Kin Dongrong Situ · David Low · Mathew Jacob.

Journal of Robotic Surgery
2026

When a Skin Lesion Imitates a Metastatic Breast Cancer: A Diagnostic Pitfall

Jessica E. Hanna*, Gavin J. Carmichael, Matthew Basa, Showan Balta, Mathew O. Jacob.

International Surgery Journal
2025

Portal Pyaemia and Portal Vein Gas: An Unusual Case of Perforated Diverticulitis

Hanna, J., Carmichael, G., Willis, D., Ng Ying Kin, D. & Jacob, M.O.

International Surgery Journal
2025

Paragastric Autonomic Neural Blockade for Pain After Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Systematic Review of Randomised Controlled Trials

Bentley, C., Carmichael, G., Kovoor, J., Shimokawa, K. & Jacob, M.O.

European Surgery
2025

3-Dimensional Model Rendering and Printing: Enhanced Visualisation for Complex Multi-Compartment Case

Carmichael, G., Kefalianos, J., Kovoor, J., Bookun, R., Stewart, B., Johns-Putra, L. & Jacob, M.O.

International Journal of Surgery
2025

How to Utilise Indocyanine Green to Localise Low Rectal Lesions and Perform an Intracorporeal Anastomosis

Underwood, K., Carmichael, G., Hana, J. & Jacob, M.O.

ANZ Journal of Surgery
2025

Cybersecurity Should Be a Routine Component of Healthcare Provider Education

Piotrowski, B., Seth, I., Kovoor, J., Jacob, M.O. & Gilbert, T.

ANZ Journal of Surgery
2025

Emergency Department Patient Journey Prediction With Machine Learning

Kovoor, J. et al. & Jacob, M.O.

JMIR AI
2025

The Need for a Rural Surgeon Specialty Pathway in Australia and New Zealand

Carmichael, G. et al. & Jacob, M.O.

Australian Journal of Rural Health
2025

When One Size Doesn’t Fit All: Artificial Intelligence in Australian Rural Health

Hains, L. et al. & Jacob, M.O.

Australian Journal of Rural Health
2025

Traumatic Chylothorax Post–Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A Systematic Review

Carmichael, G., Prinsloo, D., Bentley, C., Prinsloo, R. & Jacob, M.O.

Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals
2025

The Adelaide Score: Prospective Implementation of an Artificial Intelligence System to Improve Hospital and Cost Efficiency

Kovoor, J.G. et al., on behalf of the Adelaide Score Advisory Group & Jacob, M.O.

ANZ Journal of Surgery
2024

A Vision to Optimise Australian/Victorian Rural Trauma Care Using Artificial Intelligence

Bentley, C., Carmichael, G., Kovoor, J., May, J., Kefalianos, J., Ibrahim, J., Kuany, T., Arafat, Y. & Jacob, M.O.

Australian Journal of Rural Health
2024

Efficiency Considerations for Acute Surgical Units in Rural and Regional Australia Australian Journal of Rural Health

Carmichael, G., Kovoor, J., Win Le Sin Ei, Kuany, T., May, J., Beath, A., Arafat, Y. & Jacob, M.O.

Australian Journal of Rural Health
2023

The Use of a Porcine Model to Teach Advanced Abdominal Wall Dissection Techniques

Jacob, M.O., Karatassas, A., Hewett, P. et al.

Surgical Endoscopy
2023

Retroperitoneoscopic Resection of a Jejunal Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumour Masquerading as an Adrenal Incidentaloma: A Unique Reminder of the Importance of Clinical Decision-Making

Guirgis, M., Jacob, M.O. & Yew, M.K.

Laparoscopic Endoscopic Surgical Science, 30(1), 32–35
2022

Foramen of Winslow Hernia Requiring Right Hemicolectomy

Nguyen, A., Strandz, C. & Jacob, M.O.

ANZ Journal of Surgery
2022

Primary Adenocarcinoma Arising From an Ileostomy Site: A Late Complication of End Ileostomies

Jacob, M.O., Ponniah, K., Ramanathan, B. & Eteuati, J.

ANZ Journal of Surgery
2022

Giant Jejuno-Gastric Intussusception

Wong, D., Jacob, M.O., Sproston, O. & Menon, T.

ANZ Journal of Surgery
2021

Abdominal Wall Heterotopic Ossification Following Damage Control Laparotomy: An Unusual Bone to Pick

Jacob, M.O., Redipogu, J. & Jacob, O.

ANZ Journal of Surgery
2020

Supersize Panniculectomy With Its Challenges at a Secondary Level Hospital

Redipogu, J., Jacob, M.O. & Jacob, O.

ANZ Journal of Surgery
2018

Severe Opioid Toxicity Following Rupture of an Ingested Drug Balloon in a Body Packer

Karradimos, D., Jacob, M.O. & Jacob, O.

ANZ Journal of Surgery
2017

Out of Sight, Out of Mind: Perforated Distal Stump Appendicitis

Nadeem, K., Jacob, M.O. & Jacob, O.

ANZ Journal of Surgery
2017

Emergency Appendicectomy in Australia – A Multicentered Prospective Study

Thomas. Et al, quest collaboration – Jacob M.O.

ANZ journal of surgery
2012

Fatal Numbers: Single Vehicle Rollover Accidents-Trauma in Central Australia

Jacob, M.O.

Surgical News
2012

An unusual case of bowel perforation in a 9-month-old infant

Jacob, M.O. & Jacob, O.

Australian Medical Student Journal, 3(2), 48-50