Blayne Welk

Senior Adjunct Scientist (Full Status) ICES Western Kidney, Dialysis & Transplantation Research Program

MSc, Clinical Epidemiology, University of Toronto
FRCSC, Urology
MD, University of Western Ontario
BSc, University of Western Ontario

Kidney and urinary tract disorders
Surgery
Statistics and research methods

Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery and of Epidemology and Biostatistics, Western University

ICES Grants

Grant

2021 - 2026

Filling knowledge gaps for the success of Ontario Renal Plan 3

Granting Agency: Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Principal Investigators: Beaucage MB, Blake PG, Chanchlani R, Clark EG, Clemens KK, Dixon SN, Harel Z, Jain AK, Molnar A, Silver S, Sood MM, Weir MA, Zappitelli M
Co-Investigators: Al-Jaishi A, Bathini L, Bhasin AA, Cowan A, Field B, Bonnie, Garg A, Harvey-Rioux L, Jaakkimainen RL, Kim SJ, Kitchlu A, Knoll G, Kurdyak PA, Muanda F, Nash DM, Naylor K, Nesrallah G, Oliver MJ, Ordon M, Paterson M, Perl J, Roshanov P, Sontrop JM, Sultan H, Vorster AH, Wald R, Walsh MW, Wang C, Welk BK, Yau K, Young A
Grant Type: Project Grant
Grant Amount: $1,143,676

Grant

2020 - 2021

Characterizing the burden of surgical care in COVID-19 positive patients

Granting Agency: Lawson Health Research Institute
Principal Investigators: Welk B
Grant Type: Internal Research Fund
Grant Amount: $14,901

Grant

2020 - 2021

Is there an increased risk of delirium among patients with overactive bladder treated with newer anticholinergic medication compared to a beta-3 agonist?

Granting Agency: London Health Sciences Centre
Principal Investigators: Welk B
Co-Investigators: Etaby K
Grant Amount: $7,500

Grant

2019 - 2021

Current trends in hip arthroscopy utilization and long-term cost-efficacy

Granting Agency: Western University Bone and Joint Institute
Principal Investigators: Degen R
Co-Investigators: Marsh J, Welk B
Grant Type: Catalyst Grant
Grant Amount: $30,000

Grant

2018 - 2020

The impact of early vs. delayed intervention for acutely symptomatic renal calculi: a population-based study

Granting Agency: American Urology Association
Principal Investigators: Ordon M
Co-Investigators: Welk B
Grant Type: Young Investigator Research Grant
Grant Amount: $30,000

Grant

2017 - 2019

Identifying the tangible benefits of electronic health systems in Southwestern Ontario: an opportunity to extend routinely collected data research at Western

Granting Agency: Lawson Health Research Institute
Principal Investigators: Welk B
Co-Investigators: Garg A
Grant Type: Strategic Research Fund Competition
Grant Amount: $49,899

Grant

2015 - 2019

The impact of Choosing Wisely urology campaign on medical care in the United States and Canada

Granting Agency: American Urology Association
Principal Investigators: Ordon M, Welk B
Co-Investigators: Garg A
Grant Type: Data Services Grant
Grant Amount: $24,192

Grant

2015 - 2017

The Clinical Health Informatics Program (CHIP) at ICES Western

Granting Agency: Academic Medical Organization of Southwestern Ontario
Principal Investigators: Welk B
Co-Investigators: Garg A
Grant Type: Innovation Fund
Grant Amount: $113,650

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Journal Articles

Journal Article

04/10/2023

Association between complications after vascular surgery and prolonged postoperative opioid use

Dubois L, McClure JA, Vogt K, Welk B, Clarke C. Ann Vasc Surg. 2023; Oct 4 [Epub ahead of print].

Journal Article

20/09/2023

Predictors of undergoing revision within five years of total knee arthroplasty: a population-based study

Marsh JD, McClure JA, Lanting B, Vasarhelyi E, MacDonald S, Naudie D, Howard J, McCalden R, Welk B, J Arthroplasty. 2023; Sep 20 [Epub ahead of print].

Journal Article

09/09/2023

A population-based retrospective cohort study of surgical trends and outcomes of pediatric urolithiasis in Ontario, Canada (2002-2019)

Gabrigna Berto F, Wang P, McClure JA, Bjazevic J, Golomb D, Filler G, Diaz-Gonzalez de Ferris M, Welk B, Razvi H, Dave S. J Pediatr Urol. 2023; 19(6):784-91. Epub 2023 Sep 9.

Journal Article

05/07/2023

The impact of transition of Spina Bifida Care: a retrospective population-based cohort study comparing outcomes and healthcare costs longitudinally from adolescence into adulthood

Playfair M, McClure JA, Le B, Cassidy C, Wang P, Welk B, Dave S. Paediatr Child Health (Oxford). 2023; Jul 5 [Epub ahead of print].

Journal Article

06/06/2023

The incidence and risk factors for emergency department imaging in acute renal colic

Ordon M, Bota SE, Kang Y, Welk B. J Endourol. 2023; 37(7):834-42. Epub 2023 Jun 6.

Journal Article

24/04/2023

Total hip arthroplasty in patients aged 40 to 60 years old: a population-based study

Chen AG, Sogbein OA, McClure JA, Reid J, Welk B, Lanting BA, Degen RM. J Arthroplasty. 2023; Apr 24 [Epub ahead of print].

Journal Article

29/10/2022

5α-reductase inhibitors and the risk of bladder cancer in a large, population-based cohort

Dekalo S, McArthur E, Campbell J, Ordon M, Power N, Welk B. Urol Oncol. 2023; 41(1):50.e11-7. Epub 2022 Oct 29.

Journal Article

20/10/2022

Association of virtual care expansion with environmental sustainability and reduced patient costs during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario, Canada

Welk B, McArthur E, Zorzi AP. JAMA Netw Open. 2022; 5(10):e2237545. Epub 2022 Oct 20.

Journal Article

20/09/2022

Rates, predictive factors, and adverse outcomes of fusion surgery for lumbar degenerative disorders in Ontario, Canada between 2006 and 2015: a retrospective cohort study

Blackett J, McClure JA, Kanawati A, Welk B, Vogt K, Vinden C, Rasoulinejad P, Bailey CS. World Neurosurg. 2022; 168:e196-205. Epub 2022 Sep 20.

Journal Article

30/07/2022

Factors which delay surgery for undescended testis in Ontario: a retrospective population based cohort study on timing of orchidopexy between 2006 and 2012

Dave S, Clark J, Chan EP, Richard L, Liu K, Wang PZT, Shariff S, Welk B. J Pediatr Urol. 2022; 18(5):695.e691-7. Epub 2022 Jul 30.

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News Release

20/10/2022

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Education

Research Focus

Other Affiliations

ICES Grants

Filling knowledge gaps for the success of Ontario Renal Plan 3

Characterizing the burden of surgical care in COVID-19 positive patients

Is there an increased risk of delirium among patients with overactive bladder treated with newer anticholinergic medication compared to a beta-3 agonist?

Current trends in hip arthroscopy utilization and long-term cost-efficacy

The impact of early vs. delayed intervention for acutely symptomatic renal calculi: a population-based study

Identifying the tangible benefits of electronic health systems in Southwestern Ontario: an opportunity to extend routinely collected data research at Western

The impact of Choosing Wisely urology campaign on medical care in the United States and Canada

The Clinical Health Informatics Program (CHIP) at ICES Western

Journal Articles

Association between complications after vascular surgery and prolonged postoperative opioid use

Predictors of undergoing revision within five years of total knee arthroplasty: a population-based study

A population-based retrospective cohort study of surgical trends and outcomes of pediatric urolithiasis in Ontario, Canada (2002-2019)

The impact of transition of Spina Bifida Care: a retrospective population-based cohort study comparing outcomes and healthcare costs longitudinally from adolescence into adulthood

The incidence and risk factors for emergency department imaging in acute renal colic

Total hip arthroplasty in patients aged 40 to 60 years old: a population-based study

5α-reductase inhibitors and the risk of bladder cancer in a large, population-based cohort

Association of virtual care expansion with environmental sustainability and reduced patient costs during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario, Canada

Rates, predictive factors, and adverse outcomes of fusion surgery for lumbar degenerative disorders in Ontario, Canada between 2006 and 2015: a retrospective cohort study

Factors which delay surgery for undescended testis in Ontario: a retrospective population based cohort study on timing of orchidopexy between 2006 and 2012

News Coverage

Virtual care associated with significant environmental and patient cost savings

Class of medication used for overactive bladder linked to new onset of dementia

Women with complications after pelvic mesh implants at increased risk of depression and suicide

Common medication used to treat men with an enlarged prostate increases risk of depression but not suicide

Ontario study casts doubt on clinical significance of gadolinium brain deposits

One in 30 Ontario women require vaginal mesh revision or removal surgery after treatment for stress urinary incontinence

Get in touch with
Blayne Welk

Blayne Welk

Education

Research Focus

Other Affiliations

ICES Grants

Filling knowledge gaps for the success of Ontario Renal Plan 3

Characterizing the burden of surgical care in COVID-19 positive patients

Is there an increased risk of delirium among patients with overactive bladder treated with newer anticholinergic medication compared to a beta-3 agonist?

Current trends in hip arthroscopy utilization and long-term cost-efficacy

The impact of early vs. delayed intervention for acutely symptomatic renal calculi: a population-based study

Identifying the tangible benefits of electronic health systems in Southwestern Ontario: an opportunity to extend routinely collected data research at Western

The impact of Choosing Wisely urology campaign on medical care in the United States and Canada

The Clinical Health Informatics Program (CHIP) at ICES Western

Journal Articles

Association between complications after vascular surgery and prolonged postoperative opioid use

Predictors of undergoing revision within five years of total knee arthroplasty: a population-based study

A population-based retrospective cohort study of surgical trends and outcomes of pediatric urolithiasis in Ontario, Canada (2002-2019)

The impact of transition of Spina Bifida Care: a retrospective population-based cohort study comparing outcomes and healthcare costs longitudinally from adolescence into adulthood

The incidence and risk factors for emergency department imaging in acute renal colic

Total hip arthroplasty in patients aged 40 to 60 years old: a population-based study

5α-reductase inhibitors and the risk of bladder cancer in a large, population-based cohort

Association of virtual care expansion with environmental sustainability and reduced patient costs during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario, Canada

Rates, predictive factors, and adverse outcomes of fusion surgery for lumbar degenerative disorders in Ontario, Canada between 2006 and 2015: a retrospective cohort study

Factors which delay surgery for undescended testis in Ontario: a retrospective population based cohort study on timing of orchidopexy between 2006 and 2012

News Coverage

Virtual care associated with significant environmental and patient cost savings

Class of medication used for overactive bladder linked to new onset of dementia

Women with complications after pelvic mesh implants at increased risk of depression and suicide

Common medication used to treat men with an enlarged prostate increases risk of depression but not suicide

Ontario study casts doubt on clinical significance of gadolinium brain deposits

One in 30 Ontario women require vaginal mesh revision or removal surgery after treatment for stress urinary incontinence

Get in touch with Blayne Welk

Get in touch with
Blayne Welk