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St Helens and Knowsley Hospital Staff - Publications pre April 2024

Separating the components of an abdominal wall fellowship

Abstract Complex abdominal wall reconstruction is an emerging subspecialty yet, despite the abundance of abdominal wall hernias requiring treatment and the increasing complexity of this type of surgery, there are few opportunities for surgeons to gain subspecialist training in this field. In this paper we discuss the need for focused..

Published: 14/11/2022
Authors: Adams ST, Scott M, West C

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P-135 First experience with a new closed incision negative pressure wound therapy, Prevena TM

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

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OC-022 Maintaining an elective abdominal wall reconstruction service during the COVID 19 pandemic

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

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Reading a preoperative CT scan to guide complex abdominal wall reconstructive surgery

Abstract Computed tomography (CT) scanning is the imaging modality of choice when planning the overall management and operative approach to complex abdominal wall hernias. Despite its availability and well-recognised benefits there are no guidelines or recommendations regarding how best to read or report such scans for this application. In this..

Published: 05/01/2022
Authors: West C, Scott M, Benson A

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Laparoscopic colorectal resections during the COVID-19 pandemic – business as usual?

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

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SP 7.2.7- Role of Pre-Operative Chemical Component Separation(Botox) in Abdominal Wall Reconstruction

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

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P We F.6- Can satisfactory outcomes be achieved for Abdominal WallReconstruction (AWR) surgery in patients with a Body Mass Index (BMI)above 32kg/m2?

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

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P427 Quality of life and outcomes following video assisted anal fistula treatment

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

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Initial UK experience with transversus abdominis muscle release

​ Introduction Large, complicated ventral hernias are an increasingly common problem. The transversus abdominis muscle release (TAMR) is a recently described modification of posterior components separation for repair of such hernias. We describe our initial experience with TAMR and sublay mesh to facilitate abdominal wall reconstruction. Methods The study is a..

Published: 16/05/2017
Authors: , , Scott M

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Comparison of conventional incision and drainage for pilonidal abscess versus novel endoscopic pilonidal abscess treatment (EPAT)

​Javed, MA. et. al. (2016).Comparison of conventional incision and drainage for pilonidal abscess versus novel endoscopic pilonidal abscess treatment (EPAT). Techniques in Coloproctology . 20 (12), 871-873.

Published: 02/03/2017
Authors: Javed M, Singh S, Fowler H, Jain Y, Scott M, Rajaganeshan R

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PTU-233 Transanal haemorrhoidal dearterialization (THD) and targeted mucopexy for haemorrhoids

​ 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

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PTH-306 R1 rectal cancer: an analysis of survival

​ 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

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PWE-410 Initial UK experience with transversus abdominus muscle release

​ Introduction  Large complicated ventral hernias are an increasingly common problem following laparotomy and particularly laparostomy. Moreover, they are often seen in patients with significant co-morbidities who may have or need to have stomas. Repair with bridging is associated with high recurrence rates and makes surgical risk unattractive. The transversus abdominis..

Published: 19/07/2016
Authors: Scott M

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PWE-336 Outcomes of colorectal cancer resections in patients with multiple co-morbidities and advanced tumours

​ 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

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Emergency colorectal cancer: Primary care input

​ Introduction Higher morbidity and mortality is seen in patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) who present as an emergency. A study was performed to assess the pre-admission symptoms experienced by such patients, and time taken to referral. Method A retrospective analysis of all CRC patients presenting as an emergency to a..

Published: 19/07/2016
Authors: Rajaganeshan R, Scott M

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Delayed Discharge

​ Aim:  To assess both the rate and the reasons for delayed discharge in Day case inguinal hernia and groin repair in a busy consultant-led day-case unit over an 18 month period. Method:  Retrospective analysis of the records of 235 patients who underwent inguinal hernia/groin repair over an 18-month period took place...

Published: 19/07/2016
Authors: Scott M

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