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Research Development
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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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 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 |
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 |
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 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 |
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 |
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 |
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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