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Biologic meshes in colorectal surgery.
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Supplemental cross-linking in tissue-based surgical implants for abdominal wall repair.
(Elsevier, 2012)There are a number of commercially available tissue-based surgical implants for use in repairing abdominal wall defects. The role and effect of supplemental cross-linking present in some of these implants has been questioned ... -
Onlay parastomal hernia repair with cross-linked porcine dermal collagen biologic mesh: long-term results.
(Springer, 2015-12-21)The optimal technique and mesh type for parastomal hernia repair have yet to be ascertained. Biologic meshes have been advocated in parastomal hernia repair due to purported resistance to infection in contaminated fields. ... -
The incidence of incisional hernias following ileostomy reversal in colorectal cancer patients treated with anterior resection.
(Royal College of Surgeons, 2016-11-21)INTRODUCTION The aim of this study was to identify the rate of incisional hernia formation following ileostomy reversal in patients who underwent anterior resection for colorectal cancer. In addition, we aimed to ascertain ... -
Rising to the challenge: acute stress appraisals and selection centre performance in applicants to postgraduate specialty training in anaesthesia.
(Springer, 2015-08-14)The ability to work under pressure is a vital non-technical skill for doctors working in acute medical specialties. Individuals who evaluate potentially stressful situations as challenging rather than threatening may perform ... -
Comments on nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and anastomotic dehiscence.
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Is C-reactive protein useful in prognostication for colorectal cancer? A systematic review.
(Wiley, 2014-10)With the advent of several different therapeutic strategies to manage the different stages of colorectal cancer, it would be beneficial to allow substratification of patients into groups who are most likely to benefit from ... -
Assessing visual control during simulated and live operations: gathering evidence for the content validity of simulation using eye movement metrics.
(Springer, 2014-06)Although virtual reality (VR) simulators serve an important role in the training and assessment of surgeons, they need to be evaluated for evidence of validity. Eye-tracking technology and measures of visual control have ... -
Surgeons' display reduced mental effort and workload while performing robotically assisted surgical tasks, when compared to conventional laparoscopy.
(Springer, 2015-09)Research has demonstrated the benefits of robotic surgery for the patient; however, research examining the benefits of robotic technology for the surgeon is limited. This study aimed to adopt validated measures of workload, ... -
Evolution of the Southampton Enhanced Recovery Programme for radical cystectomy and the aggregation of marginal gains.
(Wiley, 2014-09)To describe and assess the evolution of an enhanced recovery programme (ERP) for open radical cystectomy.