Dr Darren Gold
Colorectal Surgeon
Sydney
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BioDr Gold is a specialist in proctology . This includes haemorrhoids, anal pain, anal fissure, pilonidal sinus, anal fistula, faecal incontinence and constipation. In addition to his medical qualification from the University of London, Dr Gold is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, an Intercollegiate Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland, and a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. He also has a Masters degree in Surgical Science.
Dr Gold qualified from London University in 1989. He spent 11 years undertaking his surgical training, gaining experience in hospitals throughout the South of England. He spent a year doing research at the world famous St Mark's Hospital for fistula and anal disease, in London, culminating in the award of a Masters in Surgical Science in 1997. He returned to St Mark's in 1999 for a post-fellowship year of training as the Resident Surgical Officer, as well as a short sabbatical at the Mount Sinaii Hospital, Toronto, before taking up his appointment in 2000 as a consultant colorectal surgeon at Basingstoke Hospital in Hampshire, an internationally recognised unit for the management of cancer of the colon and rectum. He was also a colorectal surgeon at the Pelican Centre, Basingstoke, a specialist cancer unit dedicated to disorders of the pelvis and liver. -
Hospital AffiliationsSt Vincent's Private Hospital, Darlinghurst, Sydney, NSW
City East Hospital, Maroubra, NSW. -
Registration Numbers and Professional MembershipsAHPRA MED0001204712
Fellow Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
Fellow Royal College of Surgeons of England
Intercollegiate Fellow Royal College Surgeons Gretat Britain and Ireland
Treasurer International Society of Pelviperineology -
QualificationsMBBS London University 1989
FRCS England 1993
MSc Surgical Sciences 1996
FRCS (Intercollegiate) 1999
FRACS 2008 -
Awards and PublicationsMSc THESIS
“The Initial Evaluation of Three Dimensional Endoanal Ultrasound”
Postgraduate Medical School,
Hammersmith Hospital
London University. 1997.
ORIGINAL PAPERS
19 . Benign Anal Conditions
Gold DM
Australian Doctor. 2012; Jan 20
18. Assessment of haemorrhoidal artery network using colour duplex imaging and clinical implications
Br J Surg 2012; 99: 112-118.
Gold DM.
Br J Surg. 2012 Jan;99(1):119.
17. Ileoanal pouch: short mesentery? Lengthen the pouch.
Ma RW, Gold DM.
Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2011 Sep;93(6):488-9. No abstract available.
16. Massive hiatus hernia presenting as acute chest pain.
Chau AM, Ma RW, Gold DM.
Intern Med J. 2011 Sep;41(9):704-5.
15. Preoperative high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging can identify good prognosis stage I, II, and III rectal cancer best managed by surgery alone: a prospective, multicenter, European study.
Taylor FG, Quirke P, Heald RJ, Moran B, Blomqvist L, Swift I, Sebag-Montefiore DJ, Tekkis P, Brown G; MERCURY study group.
Taylor F, Daniels IR, Fisher SE, Rose S, Norman AR, Barbachano Y, Toomey P, Raja MA, George CD, Temple L, Woodward S, Swift I, Abulafi M, Bees N, Blake H, Jeyadeven N, Arnaout A, Brown G, Wotherspoon A, Cunningham D, Hill M, Ross P, Tait D, Massey A, Heald RJ, Moran BJ, Cecil TD, Gold DM,…………………….et al Ann Surg. 2011 Apr;253(4):711-9.
14. Colonic volvulus - on old problem with a new twist
Lehane, C and Gold DM
Colorectal Disease - in press
13. A new theory of ano-rectal function: invited commentary
Gold DM
Pelviperineology, Vol 27 n.3 September 2008, p123
12. An ordinary ruler and the Limberg flap.
Faux W and Gold DM
Plast. Reconstr. Surg. 2005 April 15;115(5): 1429; author reply 1430-1
11. Limberg flap for pilonidal disease: the “no-protractor” approach, 3 steps to success.
Tech Coloproctol. 2005 Jul;9(2):153-5. Epub 2005 Jul 8
Faux W, Pillai SC, GOLD DM.
10. Late-onset fistula presenting as buttock abscess in two patients with ileo-anal J-pouches for ulcerative colitis.
Banerjee S, Farquharson M, Cecil TD, GOLD D, Moran BJ.
Tech Coloproctol. 2004 Mar;8(1):37-9.
9. Midline abdominal incisions - a technique with a different slant
Bowbrick V.A., GOLD D.M.
Ann. R. Coll. Surg. Engl. 1999; 81, 362 (Letter)
8. Intraobserver and interobserver agreement in anal endosonography.
GOLD D.M., Halligan S., Kmiot W.A., Bartram C.I.
British Journal of Surgery 1999, 86, 371-375.
7. Three dimensional endoanal sonography in assessing anal canal injury.
GOLD D.M., Bartram C.I., Halligan S., Humphries K.N., Kamm M.A., Kmiot W.A.
British Journal of Surgery 1999, 86, 365-370.
6. Midline abdominal incisions - a technique with a different slant
Bowbrick V.A., GOLD D.M.
Ann. R. Coll. Surg. Engl. 1999; 81, 113-114
5. Iatrogenic Oesophageal Perforations
GOLD D.M., Rowe P.H.
Ann. R. Coll. Surg. Engl. 1998; 80: 375 (Letter)
4. Vaizey C.J., Kamm M.A., GOLD D.M., Bartram C.I., Halligan S., Nicholls R.J.
A prospective clinical, physiological and radiological study of a new purpose designed artificial bowel sphincter.
Lancet, 352(9122):105-9 1998
3. Parameters of the rectoanal inhibitory reflex in patients with idiopathic faecal incontinence and chronic constipation
Zbar A.P., Aslam M., Gosling A., GOLD D., Kmiot W.A.
Dis Colon Rectum, 41(2):200-8 1998
2. Parallel self-expanding covered metal stents in the trachea for the palliation of complex high tracheo-oesophageal fistula.
Ellul J.P., Morgan R., GOLD D.M., Mason R., Dussek J., Adams A.
British Journal of Surgery 1996, 83, 1767-1768
1. Breast conservation or mastectomy: treatment choices for women aged 70 years and older.
Sandison A. J. P., GOLD D. M., Jones P. A. J.
British Journal of Surgery 1996, 83, 994-996
BOOK CHAPTERS
“Sphincter Imaging”
GOLD DM and Kniot W
Recent Advances in Coloproctology, (ed. Beynon J.,)
Springer Verlag. 1998
“Current controversies in the surgical management of ulcerative colitis”
GOLD D. M., Nicholls R. J. in,
Questions and Uncertainties about Inflammatory Bowel Disease,
(ed. Jewell and Mortensen)
Blackwell Scientific. 2000
“Carcinoma of the Rectum”
Northover J.M.A., Gold D.M. in,
Colorectal Surgery for Nurses, (ed. Williams J.)
Mosby 2000
ABSTRACTS
O M Jones, C Iffland, A Bath & D M GOLD
A Combined Perineal Clinic for Follow-up of Patients with Third and Fourth Degree ObstetricInjuries
North Hampshire Hospital, Basingstoke, Hampshire, UK
Colorectal DiseaseVolume 8 Page 99 - July 2006
EMA Murphy, M Croxford, M Daniel, R Payne, G Branagan, B Moran and
D M GOLD
A novel pelvic floor closure technique using porcine dermal collagen after abomino -perineal excision of the rectum
North Hampshire Hospital, Basingstoke, UK
ECCP/EACP Second Joint Meeting, Colorectal Disease
Volume 7 Page 7 - September 2005
Faux W, Banerjee S, Wilkerson P, Reece- Smith H, Middleton SB and GOLD DM
Doppler Guided Haemorrhoidal Artery Ligation: Early Outcome and Patient Satisfaction
North Hampshire Basingstoke and Berkshire Hospital, Reading UK
Colorectal Disease Volume 7, Page 132 - July 2005
Faux JW and GOLD DM
Sphincterotomy for anal fissure - one cut too many?
North Hampshire Hospital, Basingstoke, UK
Colorectal Disease Volume 7, Page 124 - July 2005
J C J Alberts, S J Kelly & D M GOLD
Limberg Fascio-Cutaneous Flap: a Definitive Surgical Approach to both Primary and Recurrent Pilonidal Disease
Colorectal Disease Volume 4 Page 35 - June 2002
J A Grabham, R Sexton, D M GOLD, R J Heald & B J Moran
The Influence Of High Sphincter-Preservation Rates Upon Anastomotic Leakage Following Ultra-Low Anterior Resection
North Hampshire Hospital, Basingstoke, UK
Colorectal Disease Volume 3 Page 52 - June 2001
J A Grabham, S J Kelly & D M GOLD
The Limberg Flap - a Less Protracted Approach
North Hampshire Hospital, Basingstoke, UK
Colorectal Disease Volume 3 Page 88 - June 2001
GOLD D.M., Farrands P.A. and Pitcher P.
Horus: A PC based analysis and outcome package for surgeons.
Clinical Effectiveness and Outcome Meeting
Royal College of Surgeons of England, June 1999.
GOLD D.M., Bartram C.I., Halligan S., Kamm, M.A., Kmiot W.A.
The quantification of normal anal canal anatomy and sphincter defects using three-dimensional endoanal sonography
Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland, Edinburgh, May 1998
GOLD D.M., Mubashar M., Zbar A.P., Bradley D., Peters A.M., Kmiot W.A.
Whole body counting as a means of quantifying gastrointestinal transit.
Association of Coloproctology of GBI, St. Helier, Jersey, 1998
Zbar A, GOLD DM, Aslam M, Williams A, Gosling A, De Souza N, Kmiot W.
Vectorvolumetry and Endoanal MR Imaging in Anorectal Disease
Association of Coloproctology of GBI, St. Helier, Jersey, 1998
GOLD D.M., Bartram C.I., Halligan S., Kamm, M.A., Kmiot W.A.
Normal anal canal anatomy and sphincter defects as quantified by three-dimensional endoanal sonography.
Association of Coloproctology of GBI, St. Helier, Jersey, 1998
GOLD D.M., Bartram C.I., Halligan S., Kamm, M.A., Kmiot W.A.
Three-dimensional endoanal sonography in the evaluation of normal anal canal anatomy and sphincter defects.
ASCRS, San Antonio, Texas, May 1998.
GOLD D.M., Bartram C.I., Halligan S., Humphries K., Kmiot W.A.
Three-dimensional endoanal ultrasound - a new technique
British Medical Ultrasound Society - Dec. 1997
Zbar AP, de Souza NM, Gatzen G, GOLD DM, Gilderdale DJ, Pignatelli M, Strickland M, Kmiot WA.
Comparison of endoanal magnetic resonance imaging and computerised tomography in the preoperative staging of low rectal cancer.
BSG Annual Meeting March 1997.
Bowles M, GOLD D, Heddle RM.
Pre-peritoneal Inguinal Hernia Repair
Video Presentation.- Association of Surgeons 1997
Mason R, GOLD D, Maynard N, Manifold D, Boyle N, Taylor H, Maisey M,Rankin R.
PET scanning for assessing resectability of oesophageal cancer: preliminary results.
BSG Annual Meeting March 1997.
Breast conservation or mastectomy: treatment choices for women aged 70 years and older.
Sandison A. J. P., GOLD D. M., Jones P. A. J.
British Association of Surgical Oncology, Rhyl, Wales, 1993
Treatment choices for women aged 70 years and older with breast cancer: conservation or mastectomy:
GOLD D. M., Sandison A. J. P., Jones P. A. J.
Brighton Breast Meeting, Brighton, 1992.
MAJOR PRESENTATIONS
Pilonidal Sinus: What to do with the difficult case
Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia
Tasmania, October 2010
Role of the STARR Procedure in Prolapse Surgery
Australian Association of Vaginal and Incontinence Surgeons
Vienna, September 2010.
Why do we do anorectal physiology?
Australian Association of Vaginal and Incontinence Surgeons
Vienna, September, 2010
Pelvic Floor Repair
Annual Meeting, North and South of England Pelvic Floor Groups
Windsor, UK May 2009, invited lecture.
Proctology for Gynaecologists
AAVIS Annual Meeting
Venice, Oct 2008, Noosa 2009, invited lecture
Doppler Guided Haemorrohoidal Arterial Ligation
Korean Society of Surgeons/Colorectal Surgeons
Korea Oct 2007 and April 2008, invited lecture
Use of Porcine Dermal Collagen for the closure of perineal defects after radical abdominoperineal resection of the Rectum
International Webcast
London 2006, invited lecture
Advances in the Surgery for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
National Association for Crohns and Colitis
Basingstoke 2006
Management of Pilonidal Sinus and Anal Fistula
Royal College of Surgeons of England Course
London 2003-2005 (yearly)
Management of Pilonidal Sinus
International Colorectal Meeting
Athens, Greece 2003, invited lecture
Anatomy of the Rectum
M27 Colorectal Course
Portsmouth Hospital UK
2002-2006 (yearly)
Endoanal ultrasound in the staging of rectal cancer
Basingstoke Rectal Cancer Symposium, Basingstoke, England
2000 - 2006 (yearly)
GOLD D.M., Bartram C.I., Halligan S., Kamm, M.A., Kmiot W.A.
The quantification of normal anal canal anatomy and sphincter defects using three-dimensional endoanal sonography
Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland, Edinburgh, May 1998
MOYNIHAN PRIZE PRESENTATION
GOLD D.M., Bartram C.I., Halligan S., Kamm, M.A., Kmiot W.A.
Three-dimensional endoanal sonography in the evaluation of normal anal canal anatomy and sphincter defects.
ASCRS, San Antonio, Texas, May 1998.
Sphincter Imaging
St Mark's Association Annual Meeting
INVITED LECTURE, 1998
Royal College of Surgeons of England
Ultrasound for Surgeons Course (Member of Teaching Faculty)
Lecture on Endoanal Ultrasonography, 1997-2003
GOLD D.M., Bartram C.I., Halligan S., Humphries K., Kmiot W.A.
Three-dimensional endoanal ultrasound - a new technique
British Medical Ultrasound Society - Dec. 1997
10th International SIUMB Ultrasound Conference
Palermo, Sicily.
'Ecografia Endoanale' (with simultaneous translation)
INVITED LECTURE, 1997
British Association of Gastroenterologists
Current Progress in Anal Ultrasound
INVITED LECTURE, 1997
St. Mark's Hospital, London UK
Academic Plenary Presentation
Three-dimensional Endoanal Ultrasound, 1997 - Topics Of Interest
- Answers contributed by Dr Darren Gold
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Q: Treatment for pilonidal sinus?A pilonidal abscess and sinus is a common condition and usually affects relatively young patients in the age range of 15 to 30 years. The term comes from the Latin pilo~, meaning hair, and nidus~, ... read more
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Q: What can I do to relieve an itching anus?
There are numerous causes of anal itching: haemorrhoids, fissures, fistula, fungal infections, exessive scratching with abrasions and excoriation, etc. etc. The best way forward is to see a proctologist and be assessed and examined properly ... read more
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Q: How can hemorrhoids be treated?
Management of HaemorrhoidsConservative treatmentsMany patients will respond to conservative measures including avoidance of straining, increasing fibre intake (methylcellulose from vegetables, as well as from wheat bran or psyllium husk) and adequate daily hydration. For patients ... read more
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Q: What are the signs and symptoms of hemorrhoids?
So, what are haemorrhoids (or piles)? Inside the anus just proximal to the dentate line are three to four cushions of tissue formed by a rich arteriovenous network of blood vessels, the corpora cavernosi recti, ... read more
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