Kenneth Leslie, Western University

Research

Read how they describe their research on their Western University profile.

Latest papers

Clinical evaluation of adults undergoing elective surgery utilizing intraoperative incisional wound irrigation (CLEAN Wound): protocol for a randomised controlled trial.
BMJ open · 2025
Complete duodenal necrosis associated with non-traumatic duodenal hematoma requiring emergent pancreatico-duodenectomy.
International journal of surgery case reports · 2020 · senior author
Gastric outlet obstruction by a lost gallstone: Case report and literature review.
International journal of surgery case reports · 2017 · senior author

All 3 publications

Latest funding

A Randomized Phase III Multicentre Trial of Lanreotide for the Prevention of Postoperative Pancreatic Fistula
CIHR · 2024 · Co-investigator
$742,052
Tumour cell reprogramming in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma as a means for therapeutic resistance
CIHR · 2022 · Co-investigator
$100,000
The Clinical Evaluation of Adults Undergoing Elective Surgery Utilizing Intraoperative Incisional Wound Irrigation (CLEAN Wound) Trial
CIHR · 2022 · Co-investigator
$687,538

All 5 grants and awards

3 publications.

01

Clinical evaluation of adults undergoing elective surgery utilizing intraoperative incisional wound irrigation (CLEAN Wound): protocol for a randomised controlled trial.

Roke R, Lillie E, Daneman N, Mason SA, Tomlinson G, Jiang Y, Shiroky J, Puran S, Smith DE, Abou Khalil J, Kayssi A, Serrano PE, Pinchuk B, Apte SS, Lamb T, Ma G, Vogt K, Leslie K, Mutabdzic D, Gomez D, Ladha KS, Tsang M, Bennett S, Ullah SM, Holland J, Delisle M, Smith AJ, Calderone M, Herriott J, Voltan E, Sloan B, Muaddi H, Fergusson DA, Mazer CD, Kennedy E, Marshall JC, Aarts MA, Nathens AB, Karanicolas PJ

BMJ open2025

DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2025-104375 PMID: 40675632

02

Complete duodenal necrosis associated with non-traumatic duodenal hematoma requiring emergent pancreatico-duodenectomy.

Koichopolos J, Keow J, Parfitt J, Yoshy C, Wiseman D, Leslie K

International journal of surgery case reports2020Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2019.11.026 PMID: 31812122

03

Gastric outlet obstruction by a lost gallstone: Case report and literature review.

Koichopolos J, Hamidi M, Cecchini M, Leslie K

International journal of surgery case reports2017Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2017.10.014 PMID: 29073549

A Randomized Phase III Multicentre Trial of Lanreotide for the Prevention of Postoperative Pancreatic Fistula

Co-investigatorCIHR2024Project Grant

Principal investigators: O'Callaghan, Christopher J; Karanicolas, Paul J

Keywords: Distal Pancreatectomy; Lanreotide; Pancreatic Cancer; Phase Iii; Postoperative Pancreatic Fistula (Popf); Quality Of Life; Rct; Somastatin Analogues (Ssas); Surgery

$742,052

Tumour cell reprogramming in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma as a means for therapeutic resistance

Co-investigatorCIHR2022Project Grant - Priority Announcement: Cancer Research

Principal investigators: Pin, Christopher L; Shooshtari, Parisa

Keywords: Cancer Associated Fibroblasts; Chemotherapy Resistance; Epigenetics; Pancreatic Cancer; Patient-Derived Organoids; Single Cell Sequencing; Tumour Microenvironment

$100,000

The Clinical Evaluation of Adults Undergoing Elective Surgery Utilizing Intraoperative Incisional Wound Irrigation (CLEAN Wound) Trial

Co-investigatorCIHR2022Operating Grant: Clinical Trials Projects - Indirect Costs

Principal investigators: Karanicolas, Paul J; Abou Khalil, Jad; Smith, David E; Tsang, Melanie E; Mason, Stephanie

Keywords: Adaptive Trial Design; Innovative Clinical Trials; Intraoperative Interventions; Perioperative Care; Pragmatic Trials; Surgery

$687,538

The Clinical Evaluation of Adults Undergoing Elective Surgery Utilizing Intraoperative Incisional Wound Irrigation (CLEAN Wound) Trial

Co-investigatorCIHR2022Operating Grant: Clinical Trials Projects

Principal investigators: Karanicolas, Paul J; Abou Khalil, Jad; Smith, David E; Tsang, Melanie E; Mason, Stephanie

Keywords: Adaptive Trial Design; Innovative Clinical Trials; Intraoperative Interventions; Perioperative Care; Pragmatic Trials; Surgery

$2,750,148

Pancreatic Enzyme Replacement Therapy to Improve Quality of Life in Patients Undergoing Pancreatoduodenectomy: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial (PERQ-UP Pilot)

Co-investigatorCIHR2021Project Grant

Principal investigators: Karanicolas, Paul J

Keywords: Feasibility; Pancreatic Enzyme Replacement Therapy; Pancreatic Exocrine Insufficiency; Pancreatic Surgery; Quality Of Life; Randomized Trial; Weight Loss

$352,570

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

Frequent collaborators

General Surgery
PATHOLOGY & LABORATORY MEDICINE, Western University
Department of Surgery
Biostatistics Division
Infectious Diseases/Internal Medicine
Other

Applying for

Paper to mention

Subject: Prospective PhD student Dear Professor Leslie, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Clinical evaluation of adults undergoing elective surgery utilizing intraoperative incisional wound irrigation (CLEAN Wound): protocol for a randomised controlled trial." (2025), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]