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Dr. Armando Crisostomo is recognized for important of his research work on colorectal diseases and surgery and the improvement in the teaching of surgical residency and other training programs as well as the development of surgical endoscopy in the Philippines.

Sex: Male

Education:

  • University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City, Bachelor of Science in Pre-Medicine (Cum Laude), 1976
  • University of the Philippines, College of Medicine, Manila, Doctor of Medicine, 1981
  • Brokenshire Memorial Hospital, Davao City, Internship, 1982

Field of Specialization:

Medicine, Colon and Rectal Surgery

Researches:

Crisostomo, A., Garcia, A., Menguito, R., Magsanoc, C., (1984) Variation in the blood supply to the colon among Filipinos - Surgical applications.
Philippine Journal of Surgical Specialties

Crisostomo, A. Ramirez, C. Guttierez., R. Magsanoc, C. Roxas, A., (1989 Ja-Mr) Initial experience with the intra-operative antegrade colonic lavage in the management of obstructive and traumatic lesions to the colon: A preliminary report.
Philippine Journal of Surgical Specialties

Gutierrez, R. Crisostomo, A., (1990) Outpatient anorectal surgery - Experience in a tertiary medical center
Asian Journal of Surgery Volume 13(1)

Talens, E., Recio, S., Magsanoc, C., Gutierrez, G., Roxas, A., Crisostomo, A., (1989) Cancer of the colon, rectum and anal canal - An 8 year review of cases
Philippine Journal of Surgical Specialties Volume 46(2)

Crisostomo, C. Limjoco, L. Ramirez, C. G. Roxas, B. B., (1989) Superior mesenteric artery syndrome - Two cases of varying etiology and a review of literature.
Philippine Journal of Surgical Specialties Volume 44(4)

Crisostomo, A.C. Limson, A.A., (1990) Surgical residency training in the Philippines.
Annual Tripartite Conference Volume 45(3)

Estrada, R. Hernandez, D. Crisostomo, A.C. Gutierrez, R., (1991) Sigmoid Volvulus: A Plea for early resection.
Philippine Journal of Surgical Specialties Volume 46(3)

Ramirez, A., Crisostomo, A . Flandu, J., (1991) Routine pre-operation excretory urography for rectal CA patients-is it necessary?
Philippine Journal of Surgical Specialties Volume 47(1)

Ramirez , C.B., De Leon, M.L.A., Magsanoc, C.M., Crisostomo, A.C., (1991) Lower GI tuberculosis: A review of 106 cases
Acta Medica Philippina. Also in: Asian Journal of Surgery, Jl-S 1991 Volume 26, No. 2-4

De Leon, M.L A. Ramirez, C.B. Magsanoc, C.M. Crisostomo, A.C., () Anorectal tuberculosis - A review of 14 cases.
Philippine Journal of Surgical Specialties Volume 47(3)

Padre, R. Crisostomo, A. C., (1992) Factors affecting outcome in colonic injuries.
Philippine Journal of Surgical Specialties Volume 48(1)

Mamba, S.M. Crisostomo , A C., () Risk factors for complications of rectal cancer surgery.
Philippine Journal of Surgical Specialties Volume 47(4)

Abdulla, A.J.A., Talens , E.R., Crisostomo, A.C., (1992) Comparison between right & left sided colon injuries - An experimental animal study
Philipine Journal of Surgical Specialties Volume 48(1)

Aquino, A.A., Roxas, A.B., Valenzuela, R. B., Hernandez, D.B., Crisostomo, A.C., () The accuracy and defective values of digital rectal examination and transrectal ultrasonography
Philippine Journal of Surgical Specialties Volume 48(2)

Berberabe, E. B. Crisostomo A. C. Estrada R. S. Bautista E.Guttierez, R. R., (1993) Predictors of response of non-operative treatment for intestinal adhesive obstruction.
Philipine Journal of Surgical Specialties Volume 49(3)

Dofitas, R. Crisostomo, A. C. Roxas, A. B., (1993) A prospective clinico-pathologic comparison between typhoid and non-typhoid ileal perforation
Philipines Journal of Surgical Specialties

Bajao, P. B. Crisostomo, A. C., () Experience with rectal trauma
Philipine Journal of Surgical Specialties Volume 48(3)

Estrada, R.S . Berberabe, E. B. Crisostomo, A.C., () Experience with colon-anal anastomosis at the Philippine General Hospital.
Philipine Journal of Surgical Specialties Volume 48(3)

Laudico, A.V., Bautista, E.R., Llanes, L.P., Crisostomo, A.C., Dela Peña, A.S. , (2000) Results of a survey on some current surgical critical care practices in Philippine hospitals
Philippine Journal of Surgical Specialties Volume 55, No. 4

Papers Presented:

  • Survey of Gs operative from 1991-1993: Defining the scope of general surgery in the Philippines, 26th Surgical Forum
  • Primary resection anatomosis in acute right and left colon obstruction: A comparative animal study, 26th Surgical Forum
  • Prevalence of post-operative nausea & vomiting at the Philippine General Hospital, PCC's Annual Convention
  • Correlation of tumor characteristics with clinico - pathologic staging and regional lymph node involvement and colon and rectal cancer among Filipinos, Consultant Forum
  • Jejunal and ideal length in Filipinos, 21st Surgical Forum

Awards:

  • Consistent Honor Student, La Salle Greenhills, 1973
  • Consistent University and College Scholar, University of the Philippines, 1976
  • Consistent University and College Scholar, University of the Philippines College of Medicine, 1981
  • Faculty Bronze Medal for Academic Excellence, University of the Philippines College of Medicine, 1981
  • Outstanding for Clinical Clerkship, University of the Philippines College of Medicine, 1981
  • Eusebio Garcia Award for Outstanding Leadership, University of the Philippines, College of Medicine, 1981
  • PMA/Rafael Enrile Award as Most Outstanding Medical Graduate of 1981, University of the Philippines, College of Medicine, 1981
  • Most Outstanding Intern, Brokenshire Memorial Hospital, 1982
  • Outstanding Young Scientist Award (Colon and Rectal Surgery), National Academy Science and Technology-Department Of Science and Technology, 1995