Colorectal Surgery

Pharmacist-led, video-stimulated feedback to reduce prescribing errors in doctors-in-training: a mixed methods evaluation

Parker, Hazel; Farrell, Odran; Bethune, Rob; Hodgetts, Ali (British Pharmacological Society, 2019-07)

AIM: To develop and evaluate a feasible, authentic pharmacist-led prescribing feedback intervention for doctors-in-training, to reduce prescribing errors. METHODS: This was a mixed methods study. Sixteen postgraduate ...

Systematic review and meta-analysis of incisional hernia post-reversal of ileostomy

De Haes, Femke; Bullen, N L; Smart, Neil J.; Antoniou, Stavros (Springer, 2019-05-09)

Incisional hernia following closure of loop ileostomy is a common problem. Assessment of the proportion of this complication is limited by small sample size and inconsistent reporting. The aim of this review was to provide ...

Differences in outcome between patients readmitted to index vs non-index hospital trusts after colorectal resection

Smart, Neil J. (Wiley, 2019-05-07)

This study aimed to determine differences in outcome between patients readmitted to index vs non-index trusts after major surgery.

Single centre experience of bilateral gracilis flap perineal reconstruction following extra-levator abdominoperineal excision

Coelho, James A. J.; McDermott, Frank D.; Cameron, O; Smart, Neil J.; Watts, Andrew M.; Daniels, Ian R. (Wiley, 2019-04)

A variety of tissue flaps have been described for the closure of perineal wounds following abdominoperineal excision of the rectum (APE) or exenteration for locally advanced/recurrent rectal cancer and salvage surgery for ...

Introduction to clinical practice guidelines

Antoniou, Stavros A. (Springer, 2019-03)

Clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) consist of recommendations developed to support specific clinical encounters. Their actionable messages intend to guide best practice. CPGs are distinct from clinical pathways. Beyond ...

Intersphincteric resection: indications and outcome.

McDermott, Frank; Smart, Neil J. (Springer, 2019-03)

Despite advances in the management of rectal cancer, surgery remains the mainstay of treatment with curative intent. The major advance in rectal cancer care was the standardization of surgical technique, total mesorectal ...

Response to 'Clinical outcomes and inflammatory response to single-incision laparoscopic (SIL) colorectal surgery: a single-blinded randomized controlled pilot study'.

Macmillan, Alexandra; Massey, L; Lawday, Samuel; Bethune, Rob (Wiley, 2019-05)

A survey on practices for parastomal hernia prevention and repair among ESCP surgeons

Smart, Neil J. (Springer, 2019-03)

European association for endoscopic surgery (EAES) consensus statement on single-incision endoscopic surgery

Antoniou, Stavros (Springer, 2019-04)

Laparoscopic surgery changed the management of numerous surgical conditions. It was associated with many advantages over open surgery, such as decreased postoperative pain, faster recovery, shorter hospital stay and excellent ...

Short-term results after laparoscopic repair of giant hiatal hernias with pledgeted sutures: a retrospective analysis

Antoniou, Stavros A. (Springer, 2019-01-25)

Forty-one patients who underwent laparoscopic 270° Toupet fundoplication with pledgeted sutured crura between September 2014 and April 2017 were evaluated with regard to recurrence of hiatal hernia at 3 months and 1 year ...

Use of laparoscopic videos amongst surgical trainees in the United Kingdom.

Smart, Neil J.; McGrath, John S (Elsevier, 2018-11-09)

Surgical trainers consider laparoscopic videos as a useful teaching aid to maximize trainees' learning and skill development given the backdrop of time constraints and productivity demands. Aim of this study is to assess ...

Empowering junior doctors: a qualitative study of a QI programme in South West England

Bethune, Rob (BMJ, 2018-11-13)

Aim: To explore how the South-West Foundation Doctor Quality Improvement programme affected foundation year 1 (F1) doctors’ attitudes and ability to implement change in healthcare. Methods Twenty-two ...

Interactions Between Pseudomonas Immunotoxins and the Plasma Membrane: Implications for CAT-8015 Immunotoxin Therapy

Smart, Neil J.; Saunders, Sarah; Knight, Bridget A. (Frontiers in Oncology, 2018-11-08)

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL) remains the most frequent cause of cancer-related mortality in children and novel therapies are needed for the treatment of relapsed/refractory childhood ALL. One approach is the targeting ...

Radiological progression of end colostomy trephine diameter and area

Smart, Neil J.; Daniels, Ian R. (BJS, 2018-10-24)

Development of a parastomal hernia is common following abdominoperineal excision (APE). The true incidence is difficult to assess fully owing to differing lengths of follow-up and techniques used to assess herniation; ...

Treatment of anal fissure: a survey of surgical practice in Australia and New Zealand.

Fowler, George E (Wiley, 2018-11-09)

To determine whether or not the clinical management of anal fissure in Australia and NZ accords with published guidelines.

Meta-analysis and meta-regression analysis of iliac limb occlusion after endovascular aneurysm repair.

Hammond, A.; Hansrani, V.; Lowe, C.; Asghar, I.; Antoniou, Stavros A.; Antoniou, G. A. (Elsevier, 2018-10-23)

Our objective was to investigate the incidence, interventions and outcomes of iliac limb occlusion after endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR).

Factors affecting local regrowth after watch and wait for patients with a clinical complete response following chemoradiotherapy in rectal cancer (InterCoRe consortium): an individual participant data meta-analysis.

Chadi, S. A. [et al]; Daniels, Ian R.; Smart, Neil J.; Osborne, Melanie (Elsevier, 2018-10-11)

In patients with rectal cancer who achieve clinical complete response after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy, watch and wait is a novel management strategy with potential to avoid major surgery. Study-level meta-analyses have ...