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Abstract A male patient in his 30s, with myotonic dystrophy (DM), presented to the emergency department with abdominal pain and vomiting. CT imaging revealed a soft tissue lesion in the terminal ileum causing small bowel obstruction (SBO). The patient underwent diagnostic laparoscopy which allowed identification and removal of the obstructing..
Published: | 05/10/2023 |
Authors: | Harrison NL, Santoro G, Samad A, Ellerby N |
Aim Surgical site infection (SSI) contributes a significant proportion of post operative morbidity in patients undergoing abdominal wall reconstruction (AWR). PrevenaTM closed incision negative pressure wound therapy (ciNPT) has been demonstrated to reduce SSI rates in the elective and emergency laparotomy setting. However, there is no evidence for PrevenaTM use..
Published: | 13/10/2022 |
Authors: | Dixon S, Benson A, Kalaiselvan R, Kanwar S, Samad A, Pritchard-Jones R, West C, Scott M |
Aim Elective surgery services suffered significantly due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The aim of this study was to analyse the impact and outcomes of abdominal wall reconstruction (AWR) performed during the COVID-19 pandemic, assessing safety and sustainability. Material & Methods A retrospective review of all patients undergoing AWR in a single..
Published: | 10/10/2022 |
Authors: | Dixon S, Benson A, Kalaiselvan R, Kanwar S, Samad A, Pritchard-Jones R, West C, Scott M |
Purpose To analyse outcomes of patients undergoing anterior resections in a high-volume colorectal unit as proposed by the ACPGBI guidelines. Methods Retrospective analysis of 218 patients, undergoing anterior resections between January 2017 and December 2019. Results Median age was 67 years (IQR: 58–76), including 9 emergency resections. Indications were benign disease in 49 patients and malignancy in 169; 55..
Published: | 15/09/2021 |
Authors: | Rowe AK, Adderley A, Samad A, Javed M |
Introduction To analyse the outcomes of major colorectal resections performed during the COVID-19 pandemic, to assess safety and explore all precautionary measures. Method All patients who underwent major elective colorectal resections at St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospital NHS Trust between 24th March 2020 (the date that the Royal Colleges of..
Published: | 31/08/2021 |
Authors: | Kalaiselvan R, Scott M, Samad A |
Purpose To analyze different extraction sites for specimen extraction following left sided colorectal resections and risk for developing an IH. Methods Retrospective analysis of 107 patients undergoing laparoscopic left sided colorectal resections. Patients were divided into 3 groups based on extraction sites; midline, transverse (right or left) or pfannenstiel incisions. Data regarding..
Published: | 15/07/2020 |
Authors: | Javed M, Thomas E, West C, Chadwick M, Samad A, Rajaganeshan R |
Purpose Advances in surgical techniques and perioperative care have improved cancer‐related outcomes. This study aims to describe the outcomes of elderly who had curative surgery or symptomatic management for CRC. Methods Retrospective study of consecutive CRC patients between 2014 to 2016 in a DGH, who were 70 years old or above. Demographic..
Published: | 15/07/2020 |
Authors: | Javed M, Airey G, Kearsey C, Samad A, Chadwick M, Rajaganeshan R |
Aim It is accepted that CCS (Botulinum toxin A, BOTOX) is a useful pre-operative tool to enable successful AWR. UsuallyBOTOXis used in selected complex cases.We propose the routine use of CCS in allmidline defects of more than 5 cm size. To evaluate the outcome of pre-operative US guided injection of..
Published: | 01/09/2019 |
Authors: | Singh S, Atherton P, Samad A, Ross S, Benson A, Scott M |
Introduction A high BMI has long been thought to be a negative predictive factor for post-operative outcomes. For AWR surgery, a BMI of 32 is often used as a cut-off. Due to the increasing prevalence of obesity, this is not always possible. Aim This study compared the outcomes of patients undergoing..
Published: | 01/09/2019 |
Authors: | Wright C, Singh S, Samad A, West C, Ross S, Scott M |
Aims Laparoscopic right hemicolectomy (LRH) is the standard for removal of right-sided colon cancers. Commonly, vessel ligation occurs before mobilisation of the colon or lateral to medial dissection from the caecum. We describe the outcomes of an alternative method: mobilise from transverse colon so that retroperitoneal structures are visible before..
Published: | 07/08/2018 |
Authors: | Cheung F, Kalaiselvan R, Samad A, Telfer R |
Introduction: Perianal fistulas are a common problem. Video-assisted anal fistula treatment is a new technique for the management of this difficult condition. We describe our initial experience with the technique to facilitate the treatment of established perianal fistulas. Methods: We reviewed a prospectively maintained database relating to consecutive patients undergoing..
Published: | 04/01/2018 |
Authors: | Appleton ND, Chadwick M, Cheung F, Kalaiselvan R, Nicholson J, Rajaganeshan R, Rout S, Samad A |
Aim Video assisted anal fistula treatment (VAAFT) is a novel technique. We performed a prospective longitudinal study with the aim of evaluating outcomes and how quality of life was affected with this treatment. Method Patients undergoing VAAFT were entered into a prospective database. A longitudinal study design was employed. Data..
Published: | 17/05/2017 |
Authors: | , Rout S, Scott M, Samad A, Chadwick M, Rajaganeshan R |
Introduction This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of transanal haemorrhoidal dearterialization and Mucopexy (THD+Mpx) in the treatment of symptomatic haemorrhoids and to identify the factors predicting failure for an effective mid-term outcome. Method Two hundred and fifteen patients affected by Grade II (27, 13%), III (145, 69%) and IV (39, 18%) symptomatic haemorrhoidal disease..
Published: | 19/07/2016 |
Authors: | Ormsby N, Singh S, Chadwick M, Scott M, Samad A, Rajaganeshan R |
Introduction Evidence has shown that a positive resection margin (R1) is a key determinant of subsequent local recurrence and a poor prognostic factor in rectal cancer. The aim of this study was to evaluate the outcomes of patients with R1 resection of rectal cancer. Method Retrospective study of all patients..
Published: | 19/07/2016 |
Authors: | Ormsby N, Chadwick M, Samad A, Scott M, Rajaganeshan R |
Introduction Comorbid patients with advanced tumours constitute a rapidly growing segment of patients undergoing colorectal cancer resection, but their outcomes remain understudied and under-reported. Our aims were to analyse outcomes of high risk patients with advanced tumours undergoing curative colorectal resections compared with a similar cohort 2 decades younger. Method Data..
Published: | 19/07/2016 |
Authors: | Garry J, Ormsby N, Scott M, Samad A, Rajaganeshan R |
Background Chronic abdominal pain is a well-known cause of prolonged morbidity and patient frustration. Often it is managed symptomatically with high recurrence rate and no definite treatment. Material and Methods We present here a new potential space named as ‘Peritoneal Recess’ inside the abdomen which was found during diagnostic laparoscopy..
Published: | 19/07/2016 |
Authors: | Samad A |
Background No clear guidelines exist about management of chronic abdominal pain. We present here a new potential space named as ‘Peritoneal Recess’ inside the abdomen which was found during diagnostic laparoscopy performed to look for the cause of recurrent abdominal pain. Material and Methods A middle aged patient presented with..
Published: | 19/07/2016 |
Authors: | Samad A |
Introduction: A new potential space named as ‘Peritoneal Recess' was found during diagnostic laparoscopy performed to look for the cause of recurrent abdominal pain. Case Report: A middle aged patient presented with chronic abdominal pain without any obvious cause. All her investigations including small bowel studies were normal; however a..
Published: | 19/07/2016 |
Authors: | , Samad A |
Abstract A middle-aged patient presented with intermittent chronic abdominal pain without any obvious cause. Computed tomography detected a hernia (presumed to be the cause of the patient's symptoms) without any obvious lump on examination. A laparoscopy was performed to repair the hernia. This revealed a left-sided unilateral 'peritoneal recess' at..
Published: | 19/07/2016 |
Authors: | , , Samad A |
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