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null Hussein Wissanji, MD, MPH, FRCSC

Junior Scientist, RI-MUHC, Glen site

Child Health and Human Development Program

Centre for Outcomes Research and Evaluation

 

Keywords

Canadian pediatric surgical care • health inequities • Indigenous health • colorectal pediatric surgery

Research Focus

My research focuses on pediatric surgical care at national, provincial, and patient levels. Nationally, I aim to identify health inequities in access, quality, and cost of care across Canada. In Quebec, as a consultant for the Institut de la Santé Publique du Québec, I investigate non-intentional injuries, the leading cause of mortality in children. I also collaborate with Cree and Inuit communities in Northern Quebec to decrease the negative effects of medical displacement. At the patient level, as a specialist in pediatric colorectal surgery and Director of the Colorectal Center of Excellence (COCOE), I focus on patient-reported outcomes for children with Hirschsprung disease and anorectal malformations. My goal is to bridge identified gaps through educational efforts, public health campaigns, policy work, and clinical programs at the Montreal Children's Hospital, ensuring the best care for every child.

Selected Publications

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  • Hadj-Youssef S, Rondeau F, Golo KT, Ghali N, Laberge M, Li P, Beltempo M, Lacroix G, Wissanji H. Provincial Review of Adherence to Age-specific Guidelines for Umbilical Hernia Repair and Trends in Management. J Pediatr Surg. 2024 May;59(5):791-799. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2024.01.035. Epub 2024 Feb 3. PMID: 38418272.

  • Hguig S, Safa N, Coonishis D, Qaunivq J, Nurmohamed A, Osmanlliu E, Wissanji H. Assessing the perioperative timeline and incidence of postoperative complications to optimize care for pediatric surgery patients from Northern Quebec. J Pediatr Surg. 2023 May;58(5):925-930. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2023.01.035. Epub 2023 Jan 20. PMID: 36804104.

  • Kabbes N, Bugra A, Wissanji H, Osmanlliu E. Telehealth for Indigenous Children Worldwide: A Scoping Review. J Pediatr Surg. 2024 May;59(5):908-917. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2024.01.041. Epub 2024 Feb 1. PMID: 38413263.

  • Ferreira J, Safa N, Botelho F, Petroze R, Wissanji H, Poenaru D, Puligandla P, Shaw K, Trudeau M, Guadagno E, Laberge JM, Emil S. The Impact of Educational Materials on Parental Anxiety and Productivity: A Clinical Trial in Pediatric Appendicitis. J Pediatr Surg. 2024 May;59(5):804-809. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2024.01.022. Epub 2024 Feb 7. PMID: 38402133.

  • St-Louis E, Laberge JM, Wissanji H, Emil S. A minimally invasive hybrid procedure to correct pectus arcuatum. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2024 Jun;93:127-132. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2024.04.043. Epub 2024 Apr 17. PMID: 38691947.