Tom Mala

  • Group leader, Consultant; MD, Professor II
  • +47 22 89 46 58; 924 58 235
 

Publications 2021

Arnold M, Morgan E, Bardot A, Rutherford MJ, Ferlay J, Little A, Moller B, Bucher O, De P, Woods RR, Saint-Jacques N, Gavin AT, Engholm G, Achiam MP, Porter G, Walsh PM, Vernon S, Kozie S, Ramanakumar AV, Lynch C, Harrison S, Merrett N, O'Connell DL, Mala T, Elwood M et al. (2021)
International variation in oesophageal and gastric cancer survival 2012-2014: differences by histological subtype and stage at diagnosis (an ICBP SURVMARK-2 population-based study)
Gut
DOI 10.1136/gutjnl-2021-325266

Mala T (2021)
Finding the sweet spot in the surgical treatment of diabetes in obesity
Br. J. Surg., 108 (9), 1011-1013
DOI 10.1093/bjs/znab179

Mala T, Chahal-Kummen M, Kristinsson J (2021)
Letter to the Editor
Obes. Surg., 31 (12), 5459
DOI 10.1007/s11695-021-05523-6

Publications 2020

Blom-Hogestol IK, Mala T, Kristinsson JA, Brunborg C, Gulseth HL, Eriksen EF (2020)
Changes in bone quality after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: A prospective cohort study in subjects with and without type 2 diabetes
Bone, 130, 115069
DOI 10.1016/j.bone.2019.115069

Butler J, Finley C, Norell CH, Harrison S, Bryant H, Achiam MP, Altman AD, Baxter N, Bentley J, Cohen PA, Chaudry MA, Dixon E, Farrell R, Fegan S, Hashmi S, Hogdall C, Jenkins JT, Kwon J, Mala T, McNally O, Merrett N, Nelson G, Nordin A, Park J, Porter G et al. (2020)
New approaches to cancer care in a COVID-19 world
Lancet Oncol., 21 (7), E339-E340

Chahal-Kummen M, Salte OBK, Hewitt S, Blom-Hogestol IK, Risstad H, Kristinsson J, Mala T (2020)
Health benefits and risks during 10 years after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
Surg. Endosc., 34 (12), 5368-5376
DOI 10.1007/s00464-019-07328-2

Gharagozlian S, Mala T, Brekke HK, Kolbjornsen LC, Ullerud AA, Johnson E (2020)
Nutritional status, sarcopenia, gastrointestinal symptoms and quality of life after gastrectomy for cancer-A cross-sectional pilot study
Clin. Nutr. ESPEN, 37, 195-201
DOI 10.1016/j.clnesp.2020.03.001

Hewitt S, Kristinsson J, Aasheim ET, Blom-Hogestol IK, Aaseth E, Jahnsen J, Eriksen EF, Mala T (2020)
Relationships Between Vitamin D Status and PTH over 5 Years After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: a Longitudinal Cohort Study
Obes. Surg., 30 (9), 3426-3434
DOI 10.1007/s11695-020-04582-5

Kazaryan AM, Warberg EA, Mala T (2020)
Surgery for Appendicitis: Where Do We Go? Rational Imaging and Surgical Approach
World J.Surg., 44 (9), 2974-2975
DOI 10.1007/s00268-020-05594-z

Kvalem IL, Bardstu S, Bergh I, Nordvik T, Sogg S, Mala T (2020)
Associations between perceived somatic symptoms and mental health after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: a 3-year prospective cohort study
Surg. Obes. Relat. Dis., 16 (5), 626-632
DOI 10.1016/j.soard.2019.12.018

Mala T, Forland DT, Vetti HH, Skagemo CU, Johannessen HO, Johnson E (2020)
Gastric adenocarcinoma and proximal ventricular polyposis - a rare form of hereditary stomach cancer
Tidsskr. Nor. Laegeforen., 140 (7), 676-679

Poelemeijer YQM, Liem RSL, Vage V, Mala T, Sundbom M, Ottosson J, Nienhuijs SW (2020)
Gastric Bypass Versus Sleeve Gastrectomy Patient Selection and Short-term Outcome of 47,101 Primary Operations From the Swedish, Norwegian, and Dutch National Quality Registries
Ann. Surg., 272 (2), 326-333
DOI 10.1097/SLA.0000000000003279

Saeed U, Sellevoll HB, Young VS, Sandbaek G, Glomsaker T, Mala T (2020)
Covid-19 may present with acute abdominal pain
Br. J. Surg., 107 (7), E186-E187
DOI 10.1002/bjs.11674

Safi N, Johannessen HO, Medhus AW, Mala T, Kazmi SSH (2020)
Laser Doppler Flowmetry and Visible Light Spectroscopy of the Gastric Tube During Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy
Vasc. Health Risk Manag., 16, 497-505
DOI 10.2147/VHRM.S269138

Tonnesen CJ, Young J, Glomsaker T, Mala T, Loberg M, Bretthauer M, Refsum E, Aabakken L (2020)
Laparoscopy-assisted versus balloon enteroscopy-assisted ERCP after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
Endoscopy, 52 (08), 654-661
DOI 10.1055/a-1139-9313

Publications 2019

Blom-Hogestol IK, Hewitt S, Chahal-Kummen M, Brunborg C, Gulseth HL, Kristinsson JA, Eriksen EF, Mala T (2019)
Bone metabolism, bone mineral density and low-energy fractures 10 years after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
Bone, 127, 436-445
DOI 10.1016/j.bone.2019.07.014

Blom-Hogestol IK, Mala T, Kristinsson JA, Hauge EM, Brunborg C, Gulseth HL, Eriksen EF (2019)
Changes in Bone Marrow Adipose Tissue One Year After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: A Prospective Cohort Study
J. Bone Miner. Res., 34 (10), 1815-1823
DOI 10.1002/jbmr.3814

Blom-Hogestol IK, Aasbrenn M, Chahal-Kummen M, Brunborg C, Eribe I, Kristinsson J, Farup PG, Mala T (2019)
Irritable bowel syndrome-like symptoms and health related quality of life two years after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass-a prospective cohort study
BMC Gastroenterol., 19 (1), 204
DOI 10.1186/s12876-019-1103-0

Chahal-Kummen M, Blom-Hogestol IK, Eribe I, Klungsoyr O, Kristinsson J, Mala T (2019)
Abdominal pain and symptoms before and after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
BJS Open, 3 (3), 317-326
DOI 10.1002/bjs5.50148

Haug HM, Johnson E, Mala T, Forland DT, Sovik TT, Johannessen HO (2019)
Incarcerated paraesophageal hernia complicated by pancreatic damage and unusual comorbidity: Two retrospective case series
Int. J. Surg. Case Rep., 54, 75-78
DOI 10.1016/j.ijscr.2018.11.064

Salte OB, Sovik TT, Risstad H, Skattum J, Blom-Hogestol IK, Eribe IEL, Kristinsson JA, Mala T (2019)
Bariatric surgery at Oslo University Hospital 2004-14
Tidsskr. Nor. Laegeforen., 139 (10), 921-926

Svanevik M, Risstad H, Hofso D, Blom-Hogestol IK, Kristinsson JA, Sandbu R, Smastuen MC, Thorsby PM, Mala T, Hjelmesaeth J (2019)
Bone Turnover Markers After Standard and Distal Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: Results from a Randomized Controlled Trial
Obes. Surg., 29 (9), 2886-2895
DOI 10.1007/s11695-019-03909-1

Publications 2018

Blom-Hogestol IK, Stubhaug A, Kristinsson JA, Mala T (2018)
Diagnosis and treatment of chronic abdominal pain 5 years after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
Surg. Obes. Relat. Dis., 14 (10), 1544-1551
DOI 10.1016/j.soard.2018.06.004

Engebretsen KV, Blom-Hogestol IK, Hewitt S, Risstad H, Moum B, Kristinsson JA, Mala T (2018)
Anemia following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass for morbid obesity; a 5-year follow-up study
Scand. J. Gastroenterol., 53 (8), 917-922
DOI 10.1080/00365521.2018.1489892

Hanvold SE, Vinknes KJ, Bastani NE, Turner C, Loken EB, Mala T, Refsum H, Aas AM (2018)
Plasma amino acids, adiposity, and weight change after gastric bypass surgery: are amino acids associated with weight regain?
Eur. J. Nutr., 57 (7), 2629-2637
DOI 10.1007/s00394-017-1533-9

Hewitt S, Aasheim ET, Sovik TT, Jahnsen J, Kristinsson J, Eriksen EF, Mala T (2018)
Relationships of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D, ionized calcium and parathyroid hormone after obesity surgery
Clin. Endocrinol., 88 (3), 372-379
DOI 10.1111/cen.13531

Mala T, Hogestol I (2018)
Abdominal Pain After Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass for Morbid Obesity
Scand. J. Surg., 107 (4), 277-284
DOI 10.1177/1457496918772360

Mala T, Johannessen HO, Forland D, Jacobsen TH, Johnson E (2018)
Laparoscopic resection of ventricular cancer at Oslo University Hospital, Ulleval 2015-18
Tidsskr. Nor. Laegeforen., 138 (18), 1718-1723

Poelemeijer YQM, Liem RSL, Vage V, Mala T, Sundbom M, Ottosson J, Nienhuijs SW (2018)
Perioperative Outcomes of Primary Bariatric Surgery in North-Western Europe: a Pooled Multinational Registry Analysis
Obes. Surg., 28 (12), 3916-3922
DOI 10.1007/s11695-018-3408-4

Svanevik M, Risstad H, Karlsen TI, Kristinsson JA, Smastuen MC, Kolotkin RL, Sovik TT, Sandbu R, Mala T, Hjelmesaeth J (2018)
Patient-Reported Outcome Measures 2 Years After Standard and Distal Gastric Bypass-a Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
Obes. Surg., 28 (3), 606-614
DOI 10.1007/s11695-017-2891-3

Werling M, Fandriks L, Olbers T, Mala T, Kristinsson J, Stenlof K, Wallenius V, Docherty NG, Le Roux CW (2018)
Biliopancreatic Diversion is associated with greater increases in energy expenditure than Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
PLoS One, 13 (4), e0194538
DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0194538

Publications 2017

Bergh I, Kvalem IL, Mala T, Hansen BH, Sniehotta FF (2017)
Predictors of Physical Activity After Gastric Bypass-a Prospective Study
Obes. Surg., 27 (8), 2050-2057
DOI 10.1007/s11695-017-2593-x

Hogestol IK, Chahal-Kummen M, Eribe I, Brunborg C, Stubhaug A, Hewitt S, Kristinsson J, Mala T (2017)
Chronic Abdominal Pain and Symptoms 5 Years After Gastric Bypass for Morbid Obesity
Obes. Surg., 27 (6), 1438-1445
DOI 10.1007/s11695-016-2499-z

Kvalem IL, Bergh I, Sogg S, Mala T (2017)
Psychosocial characteristics associated with symptom perception 1 year after gastric bypass surgery-a prospective study
Surg. Obes. Relat. Dis., 13 (11), 1908-1913
DOI 10.1016/j.soard.2017.06.008

Mala T, Kristinsson J (2017)
Gastrointestinal symptoms after bariatric surgery-more focus needed
Surg. Obes. Relat. Dis., 13 (7), 1251
DOI 10.1016/j.soard.2017.03.009

Risstad H, Kristinsson JA, Fagerland MW, le Roux CW, Birkeland KI, Gulseth HL, Thorsby PM, Vincent RP, Engstrom M, Olbers T, Mala T (2017)
Bile acid profiles over 5 years after gastric bypass and duodenal switch: results from a randomized clinical trial
Surg. Obes. Relat. Dis., 13 (9), 1544-1554
DOI 10.1016/j.soard.2017.05.024

Publications 2016

Mala T (2016)
The Gastric Remnant in Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Challenges and Possibilities
J. Clin. Gastroenterol., 50 (7), 527-531
DOI 10.1097/MCG.0000000000000550

Morseth MS, Hanvold SE, Ro O, Risstad H, Mala T, Benth JS, Engstrom M, Olbers T, Henjum S (2016)
Self-Reported Eating Disorder Symptoms Before and After Gastric Bypass and Duodenal Switch for Super Obesity-a 5-Year Follow-Up Study
Obes. Surg., 26 (3), 588-594
DOI 10.1007/s11695-015-1790-8

Qvigstad E, Gulseth HL, Risstad H, le Roux CW, Berg TJ, Mala T, Kristinsson JA (2016)
A novel technique of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass reversal for postprandial hyperinsulinemic hypoglycaemia: A case report
Int. J. Surg. Case Rep., 21, 91-94
DOI 10.1016/j.ijscr.2016.02.033

Publications 2015

Andersen JM, Herning H, Aschim EL, Hjelmesaeth J, Mala T, Hanevik HI, Bungum M, Haugen TB, Witczak O (2015)
Body Mass Index Is Associated With Impaired Semen CHaracteristics and Reduced Levels of Anti-Mullerian Hormone across a Wide Weight Range
PLoS One, 10 (6), e0130210
DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0130210

Mala T (2015)
The ASMBS textbook of bariatric surgery
Tidsskr. Nor. Laegeforen., 135 (9), 875
DOI 10.4045/tidsskr.15.0201

Mala T, Hewitt S, Hogestol IKD, Kjellevold K, Kristinsson JA, Risstad H (2015)
Dumping syndrome after gastric surgery
Tidsskr. Nor. Laegeforen., 135 (2), 137-141
DOI 10.4045/tidsskr.14.0550

Mala T, Sovik TT, Kristinsson JA (2015)
Maximum possible benefit from bariatric surgery
Tidsskr. Nor. Laegeforen., 135 (6), 521-522
DOI 10.4045/tidsskr.15.0187

Risstad H, Sovik TT, Engstrom M, Aasheim ET, Fagerland MW, Olsen MF, Kristinsson JA, le Roux CW, Bohmer T, Birkeland KI, Mala T, Olbers T (2015)
Five-Year Outcomes After Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass and Laparoscopic Duodenal Switch in Patients With Body Mass Index of 50 to 60 A Randomized Clinical Trial
JAMA Surg., 150 (4), 352-361
DOI 10.1001/jamasurg.2014.3579

Risstad H, Sovik TT, Hewitt S, Kristinsson JA, Fagerland MW, Bernklev T, Mala T (2015)
Changes in Health-Related Quality of Life After Gastric Bypass in Patients With and Without Obesity-Related Disease
Obes. Surg., 25 (12), 2408-2416
DOI 10.1007/s11695-015-1717-4

Svanevik M, Risstad H, Hofso D, Schou CF, Solheim B, Sovik TT, Kristinsson J, Hjelmesaeth J, Mala T, Sandbu R (2015)
Perioperative Outcomes of Proximal and Distal Gastric Bypass in Patients with BMI Ranged 50-60 kg/m(2)-A Double-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial
Obes. Surg., 25 (10), 1788-1795
DOI 10.1007/s11695-015-1621-y

Aaras AM, Reitan-Gjersoe TA, Waage A, Mala T, Edwin B, Loberg EM, Abildgaard A, Rosok BI (2015)
Laparoscopic resection of recurrent ectopic hepatocellular carcinoma: A case report with review of the literature and guidelines for follow-up
Int. J. Surg. Case Rep., 17, 92-95
DOI 10.1016/j.ijscr.2015.10.014

Aaseth E, Fagerland MW, Aas AM, Hewitt S, Risstad H, Kristinsson J, Bohmer T, Mala T, Aasheim ET (2015)
Vitamin concentrations 5 years after gastric bypass
Eur. J. Clin. Nutr., 69 (11), 1249-1255
DOI 10.1038/ejcn.2015.82

Publications 2014

Aftab H, Risstad H, Sovik TT, Bernklev T, Hewitt S, Kristinsson JA, Mala T (2014)
Five-year outcome after gastric bypass for morbid obesity in a Norwegian cohort
Surg. Obes. Relat. Dis., 10 (1), 71-78
DOI 10.1016/j.soard.2013.05.003

Biorserud C, Olbers T, Sovik TT, Mala T, Elander A, Olseen MF (2014)
Experience of excess skin after gastric bypass or duodenal switch in patients with super obesity
Surg. Obes. Relat. Dis., 10 (5), 891-896
DOI 10.1016/j.soard.2014.01.033

Hewitt S, Humerfelt S, Sovik TT, Aasheim ET, Risstad H, Kristinsson J, Mala T (2014)
Long-Term Improvements in Pulmonary Function 5 Years After Bariatric Surgery
Obes. Surg., 24 (5), 705-711
DOI 10.1007/s11695-013-1159-9

Mala T (2014)
Postprandial hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia after gastric bypass surgical treatment
Surg. Obes. Relat. Dis., 10 (6), 1220-1225
DOI 10.1016/j.soard.2014.01.010

Miras AD, Risstad H, Baqai N, Law S, Sovik TT, Mala T, Olbers T, Kristinsson JA, le Roux CW (2014)
Application of the International Diabetes Federation and American Diabetes Association criteria in the assessment of metabolic control after bariatric surgery
Diabetes Obes. Metab., 16 (1), 86-89
DOI 10.1111/dom.12177

Yaqub S, Mala T, Mathisen O, Edwin B, Fosby B, Berntzen DTK, Abildgaard A, Labori KJ (2014)
Management of Injury to the Common Bile Duct in a Patient with Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
Case Rep. Surg., 2014, 938532
DOI 10.1155/2014/938532

Publications 2013

Hewitt S, Sovik TT, Aasheim ET, Kristinsson J, Jahnsen J, Birketvedt GS, Bohmer T, Eriksen EF, Mala T (2013)
Secondary Hyperparathyroidism, Vitamin D Sufficiency, and Serum Calcium 5 Years After Gastric Bypass and Duodenal Switch
Obes. Surg., 23 (3), 384-390
DOI 10.1007/s11695-012-0772-3

Mala T, Sovik TT, Schou CF, Kristinsson J (2013)
Blood clot obstruction of the jejunojejunostomy after laparoscopic gastric bypass
Surg. Obes. Relat. Dis., 9 (2), 234-237
DOI 10.1016/j.soard.2011.12.014

Merok MA, Ahlquist T, Royrvik EC, Tufteland KF, Hektoen M, Sjo OH, Mala T, Svindland A, Lothe RA, Nesbakken A (2013)
Microsatellite instability has a positive prognostic impact on stage II colorectal cancer after complete resection: results from a large, consecutive Norwegian series
Ann. Oncol., 24 (5), 1274-1282
DOI 10.1093/annonc/mds614

Sovik TT, Karlsson J, Aasheim ET, Fagerland MW, Bjorkman S, Engstrom M, Kristinsson J, Olbers T, Mala T (2013)
Gastrointestinal function and eating behavior after gastric bypass and duodenal switch
Surg. Obes. Relat. Dis., 9 (5), 641-647
DOI 10.1016/j.soard.2012.06.006

Publications 2011

Agesen TH, Berg M, Clancy T, Thiis-Evensen E, Cekaite L, Lind GE, Nesland JM, Bakka A, Mala T, Hauss HJ, Fetveit T, Vatn MH, Hovig E, Nesbakken A, Lothe RA, Skotheim RI (2011)
CLC and IFNAR1 are differentially expressed and a global immunity score is distinct between early- and late-onset colorectal cancer
Genes Immun., 12 (8), 653-662
DOI 10.1038/gene.2011.43

Holmebakk T, Solbakken A, Mala T, Nesbakken A (2011)
Clinical prediction of survival by surgeons for patients with incurable abdominal malignancy
EJSO, 37 (7), 571-575
DOI 10.1016/j.ejso.2011.02.009

Mala T (2011)
Self-expanding metallic stents as bridge to surgery in obstructing colorectal cancer (Br J Surg 2011; 98: 275-281) Commentary
Br. J. Surg., 98 (2), 281
DOI 10.1002/bjs.7337

Sovik TT, Aasheim ET, Taha O, Engstrom M, Fagerland MW, Bjorkman S, Kristinsson J, Birkeland KI, Mala T, Olbers T (2011)
Weight Loss, Cardiovascular Risk Factors, and Quality of Life After Gastric Bypass and Duodenal Switch A Randomized Trial
Ann. Intern. Med., 155 (5), 281-U34
DOI 10.7326/0003-4819-155-5-201109060-00005

Aasheim ET, Elshorbagy AK, Diep LM, Sovik TT, Mala T, Valdivia-Garcia M, Olbers T, Bohmer T, Birkeland KI, Refsum H (2011)
Effect of bariatric surgery on sulphur amino acids and glutamate
Br. J. Nutr., 106 (3), 432-440
DOI 10.1017/S0007114511000201

Publications 2010

Berg M, Danielsen SA, Ahlquist T, Merok MA, Agesen TH, Vatn MH, Mala T, Sjo OH, Bakka A, Moberg I, Fetveit T, Mathisen O, Husby A, Sandvik O, Nesbakken A, Thiis-Evensen E, Lothe RA (2010)
DNA Sequence Profiles of the Colorectal Cancer Critical Gene Set KRAS-BRAF-PIK3CA-PTEN-TP53 Related to Age at Disease Onset
PLoS One, 5 (11), e13978
DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0013978

Kazaryan AM, Marangos IP, Rosseland AR, Rosok BI, Mala T, Villanger O, Mathisen O, Giercksky KE, Edwin B (2010)
Laparoscopic Liver Resection for Malignant and Benign Lesions Ten-Year Norwegian Single-Center Experience
Arch. Surg., 145 (1), 34-40
DOI 10.1001/archsurg.2009.229

Sovik TT, Taha O, Aasheim ET, Engstrom M, Kristinsson J, Bjokman S, Schou CF, Lonroth H, Mala T, Olbers T (2010)
Randomized clinical trial of laparoscopic gastric bypass versus laparoscopic duodenal switch for superobesity
Br. J. Surg., 97 (2), 160-166
DOI 10.1002/bjs.6802

Publications 2009

Sovik TT, Aasheim ET, Kristinsson J, Schou CF, Diep LM, Nesbakken A, Mala T (2009)
Establishing Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: Perioperative Outcome and Characteristics of the Learning Curve
Obes. Surg., 19 (2), 158-165
DOI 10.1007/s11695-008-9584-x

Aasheim ET, Bjorkman S, Sovik TT, Engstrom M, Hanvold SE, Mala T, Olbers T, Bohmer T (2009)
Vitamin status after bariatric surgery: a randomized study of gastric bypass and duodenal switch
Am. J. Clin. Nutr., 90 (1), 15-22
DOI 10.3945/ajcn.2009.27583

Publications 2008

Mala T, Nesbakken A (2008)
Morbidity related to the use of a protective stoma in anterior resection for rectal cancer
Colorectal Dis., 10 (8), 785-788
DOI 10.1111/j.1463-1318.2007.01456.x

Publications 2006

Avitsland TL, Kristensen C, Emblem R, Veenstra M, Mala T, Bjornland K (2006)
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy in children: A safe technique with major symptom relief and high parental satisfaction
J. Pediatr. Gastroenterol. Nutr., 43 (5), 624-628
DOI 10.1097/01.mpg.0000229550.54455.63

Frich L, Hol PK, Roy S, Mala T, Edwin B, Clausen OPF, Gladhaug IP (2006)
Experimental hepatic radiofrequency ablation using wet electrodes: electrode-to-vessel distance is a significant predictor for delayed portal vein thrombosis
Eur. Radiol., 16 (9), 1990-1999
DOI 10.1007/s00330-006-0177-6

Frich L, Mala T, Gladhaug IP (2006)
Hepatic radiofrequency ablation using perfusion electrodes in a pig model: Effect of the Pringle manoeuvre
EJSO, 32 (5), 527-532
DOI 10.1016/j.ejso.2006.02.021

Mala T (2006)
Cryoablation of liver tumours - a review of mechanisms, techniques and clinical outcome
Minim. Invasive Ther. Allied Technol., 15 (1), 9-17
DOI 10.1080/13645700500468268

Publications 2005

Frich L, Edwin B, Brabrand K, Rosseland AR, Mala T, Mathisen O, Gladhauag W (2005)
Gastric perforation after percutaneous radiofrequency ablation of a colorectal liver metastasis in a patient with adhesions in the peritoneal cavity
Am. J. Roentgenol., 184 (3 S), S120-S122
DOI 10.2214/ajr.184.3_supplement.0184s120

Mala T, Edwin B (2005)
Role and limitations of laparoscopic liver resection of colorectal metastases
Dig. Dis., 23 (2), 142-150
DOI 10.1159/000088596

Mala T, Edwin B, Rosseland AR, Gladhaug I, Fosse E, Mathisen O (2005)
Laparoscopic liver resection: experience of 53 procedures at a single center
J. Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surg., 12 (4), 298-303
DOI 10.1007/s00534-005-0974-3

Samset E, Mala T, Aurdal L, Balasingham I (2005)
Intra-operative visualisation of 3D temperature maps and 3D navigation during tissue cryoablation
Comput. Med. Imaging Graph., 29 (6), 499-505
DOI 10.1016/j.compmedimag.2005.02.008

Publications 2004

Edwin B, Mala T, Mathisen O, Gladhaug I, Buanes T, Lunde OC, Soreide O, Bergan A, Fosse E (2004)
Laparoscopic resection of the pancreas - A feasibility study of the short-term outcome
Surg. Endosc., 18 (3), 407-411
DOI 10.1007/s00464-003-9007-y

Edwin BG, Mala T, Mathisen Ø, Gladhaug I, Buanes T, Lunde OC, Søreide O, Bergan A, Fosse E (2004)
Laparoscopicresection of the pancreas: a feasibility study of short-term outcome
In Surgical endoscopy, Springer International, Berlin, 18(2004)3, S. 407-11
BIBSYS 051908484

Eidheim OC, Aurdal L, Omholt-Jensen T, Mala T, Edwin B (2004)
Segmentation of liver vessels as seen in MR and CT images
INT CONGR SER, 1268, 201-206
DOI 10.1016/j.ics.2004.03.184

Mala T (2004)
Extensive freezing necessary to ensure liver tumor ablation
Cryobiology, 48 (3), 362
DOI 10.1016/j.crybiol.2004.02.006

Mala T (2004)
Cryoablation of liver tissue: monitoring, techniques and tumour effects
In Series of dissertations submitted to the Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Unipub, Oslo, no. 145, 1 b. (flere pag.)
BIBSYS 040136965, ISBN 82-8072-100-2

Mala T, Aurdal L, Frich L, Samset E, Hol PK, Edwin B, Soreide O, Gladhaug I (2004)
Liver tumor cryoablation: A commentary on the need of improved procedural monitoring
Technol. Cancer Res. Treat., 3 (1), 85-91
DOI 10.1177/153303460400300110

Mala T, Edwin B, Mathisen O, Tillung T, Fosse E, Bergan A, Soreide O, Gladhaug I (2004)
Cryoablation of colorectal liver metastases: Minimally invasive tumour control
Scand. J. Gastroenterol., 39 (6), 571-578
DOI 10.1080/00365520410000510

Publications 2003

Bjornland K, Flatmark K, Mala T, Mathisen O, Bakka A, Aasen AO, Bergan A, Soreide O, Fodstad O (2003)
Detection of disseminated tumour cells in bone marrow of patients with isolated liver metastases from colorectal cancer
J. Surg. Oncol., 82 (4), 224-227
DOI 10.1002/jso.10223

Mala T, Edwin B, Tillung T, Hol PK, Soreide O, Gladhaug I (2003)
Percutaneous cryoablation of colorectal liver metastases: potentiated by two consecutive freeze-thaw cycles
Cryobiology, 46 (1), 99-102
DOI 10.1016/S0011-2240(02)00163-3

Mala T, Frich L, Aurdal L, Clausen OP, Edwin B, Soreide O, Gladhaug I (2003)
Intraoperative contrast-enhanced MR-imaging as predictor of tissue damage during cryoablation of porcine liver
Magn. Reson. Imaging, 21 (7), 733-740
DOI 10.1016/S0730-725X(03)00176-0

Mala T, Frich L, Aurdal L, Clausen OP, Edwin B, Soreide O, Gladhaug IP (2003)
Hepatic vascular inflow occlusion enhances tissue destruction during cryoablation of porcine liver
J. Surg. Res., 115 (2), 265-271
DOI 10.1016/j.jss.2003.07.009

Sjo OH, Nesbakken A, Lunde OC, Nygaard K, Mala T (2003)
Komplikasjoner etter operasjon for cancer coli
In Vitenskapelige forhandlinger, Norsk kirurgisk forening., [Oslo], 2003, Abstrakt 146
BIBSYS 041735544

Publications 2002

Aurdal L, Elle OJ, Samset E, Fontenelle H, Omholt-Jensen T, Mala T, Edwin B (2002)
Using distance transformations to determine safe needle/probe paths during interventional procedures
CARS 2002: COMPUTER ASSISTED RADIOLOGY AND SURGERY, PROCEEDINGS, 1085

Mala T, Bohler G, Mathisen O, Bergan A, Soreide O (2002)
Hepatic resection for colorectal metastases: Can preoperative scoring predict patient outcome?
World J.Surg., 26 (11), 1348-1353
DOI 10.1007/s00268-002-6231-x

Mala T, Edwin B, Gladhaug I, Fosse E, Soreide O, Bergan A, Mathisen O (2002)
A comparative study of the short-term outcome following open and laparoscopic liver resection of colorectal metastases
Surg. Endosc., 16 (7), 1059-1063
DOI 10.1007/s00464-001-9176-5

Mala T, Mathisen O, Bergan A, Soreide O (2002)
Hepatocellular carcinoma in a low-incidence region - Surgical perspectives
Dig. Surg., 19 (5), 373-378
DOI 10.1159/000065834

Nesbakken A, Nygaard K, Westerheim O, Lunde OC, Mala T (2002)
Audit of Intraoperative and early postoperative complications after introduction of mesorectal excision for rectal cancer
Eur. J. Surg., 168 (4), 229-235
DOI 10.1080/11024150260102843

Nesbakken A, Nygaard K, Westerheim O, Lunde OC, Mala T (2002)
Audit of intraoperative and early postoperative complications after introduction of mesorectal excision for rectal cancer
In European journal of surgery, Taylor & Francis, Basingstoke, 168(2002)nr 4, s. 229-235
BIBSYS 03128373x

Nesbakken A, Nygaard K, Westerheim O, Mala T, Lunde OC (2002)
Local recurrence after mesorectal excision for rectal cancer
Eur. J. Surg. Oncol., 28 (2), 126-134
DOI 10.1053/ejso.2001.1231

Nesbakken A, Nygaard K, Westerheim O, Mala T, Lunde OC (2002)
Local recurrence after mesorectal excision for rectal cancer
In European journal of surgical oncology, Academic Press, London, 25(2002)nr 2, s. 126-134
BIBSYS 031283675

Publications 2001

Edwin B, Mala T, Gladhaug I, Fosse E, Mathisen O, Bergan A, Soreide O (2001)
Liver tumors and minimally invasive surgery: A feasibility study
J. Laparoendosc. Adv. Part A, 11 (3), 133-139
DOI 10.1089/10926420152389260

Kazaryan AM, Mala T, Edwin B (2001)
Does tumor size influence the outcome of laparoscopic adrenalectomy?
J. Laparoendosc. Adv. Part A, 11 (1), 1-4
DOI 10.1089/10926420150502850

Mala T, Edwin B, Samset E, Gladhaug I, Hol PK, Fosse E, Mathisen O, Bergan A, Soreide O (2001)
Magnetic-resonance-guided percutaneous cryoablation of hepatic tumours
Eur. J. Surg., 167 (8), 610-617

Mala T, Samset E, Aurdal L, Gladhaug I, Edwin B, Soreide O (2001)
Magnetic resonance imaging-estimated three-dimensional temperature distribution in liver cryolesions: A study of cryolesion characteristics assumed necessary for tumor ablation
Cryobiology, 43 (3), 268-275
DOI 10.1006/cryo.2001.2351

Samset E, Mala T, Edwin B, Gladhaug I, Soreide O, Fosse E (2001)
Validation of estimated 3D temperature maps during hepatic cryo surgery
Magn. Reson. Imaging, 19 (5), 715-721
DOI 10.1016/S0730-725X(01)00389-7

Samset E, Mala T, Ellingsen R, Gladhaug I, Soreide O, Fosse E (2001)
Temperature measurement in soft tissue using a distributed fibre Bragg-grating sensor system
Minim. Invasive Ther. Allied Technol., 10 (2), 89-93
DOI 10.1080/13645700152601379

Publications 2000

Mala T, Lunde OC, Nesbakken A, Aadland E, Stiris M (2000)
Endoskopisk retrograd kolangiopankreatikografi: et fireårsmateriale
In Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening, Foreningen, Oslo, 120(2000)nr. 5, S. 560-2
BIBSYS 010704272