Andrew MacCormick
A5006707716- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Esophageal Cancer Research and Treatment
- Esophageal and GI Pathology
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Hip and Femur Fractures
- Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes
- Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research
- Hemodynamic Monitoring and Therapy
- Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
- Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
- Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders
- Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Pediatric Hepatobiliary Diseases and Treatments
- Diet and metabolism studies
- Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Advances
- Radiation Dose and Imaging
- Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy
- Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
- Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes
- Lung Cancer Research Studies
- Radiology practices and education
- Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments
- Biliary and Gastrointestinal Fistulas
- Medical History and Innovations
Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry
2022-2024
Derriford Hospital
2017-2024
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
2020-2024
University of Auckland
2017-2023
Counties Manukau District Health Board
2023
Middlemore Hospital
2020-2022
Society of Interventional Radiology
2022
The Alfred Hospital
2020
Monash University
2020
The Royal Melbourne Hospital
2019
BackgroundThe Duke Activity Status Index (DASI) questionnaire might help incorporate self-reported functional capacity into preoperative risk assessment. Nonetheless, prognostically important thresholds in DASI scores remain unclear. We conducted a nested cohort analysis of the Measurement Exercise Tolerance before Surgery (METS) study to characterise association with postoperative death or complications.MethodsThe included 1546 participants (≥40 yr age) at an elevated cardiac who had...
Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (pNETs) are uncommon cancers arising from pancreatic islet cells. Here we report the analysis of gene mutation, copy number, and RNA expression 57 sporadic well-differentiated pNETs. pNET genomes dominated by aneuploidy, leading to concordant changes in at level whole chromosomes chromosome segments. We observed two distinct patterns somatic aneuploidy that associated with tumor pathology patient prognosis. Approximately 26% patients this series had pNETs...
Aim The repercussions of the pandemic on patients without COVID‐19 have been well documented. Although there is evidence that adult present later with complicated appendicitis, impact paediatric population unknown. Therefore, aim this study was to assess presentation and management appendicitis. Methods Data from consecutive admitted right iliac fossa pain a teaching hospital 1 March 2020 until 30 June (COVID‐19) were compared 2019 (control). Results One hundred seventy‐two (control = 97,...
Post-operative acute kidney injury (PO-AKI) is a common surgical complication consistently associated with subsequent morbidity and mortality. Prior dysfunction major risk factor for PO-AKI, however it unclear whether serum creatinine, the conventional function marker, optimal in this population. Serum cystatin C marker less affected by body composition might provide better prognostic information patients. This was pre-defined, secondary analysis of multi-centre prospective cohort study...
Purpose: The use of prophylactic antibiotics in the mesh repair inguinal hernias remains controversial. aim this study was to determine perception surgeons about surgical site infection and how affects their clinical practice. Methods: A SurveyMonkey general senior trainees conducted via local trust network questionnaire displayed on website Association Surgeons Great Britain Ireland Training. Results: Eighty-one responses were received from who perform an average 75 hernia repairs per year...
<h3>ABSTRACT</h3> <h3>Background:</h3> For surgical management of degenerative cervical spine disease with myeloradiculopathy, stand-alone cages are frequently used in 1- and 2-level anterior discectomy fusion (ACDF) operations a paucity literature on factors influencing cage subsidence. The aim this study was to analyze the variables affecting incidence, location, severity <h3>Methods:</h3> Retrospective review prospectively collected data 77 patients (95 levels) undergoing ACDF surgery...
To assess correlation between the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) pain score and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) which patient factors can influence patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs). This study also aims to response sexual function question of ODI.Retrospective analysis 200 consecutive patients undergoing a range different lumbar spinal procedures July 2012 September 2015 was performed. Subgroup performed on 122 who underwent microdiscectomy and/or decompression only. Data from notes...
Expert recommendations propose the WHO Disability Assessment Schedule (WHODAS) 2.0 as a core outcome measure in surgical studies, yet data on its long-term measurement properties remain limited. These were evaluated secondary analysis of Measurement Exercise Tolerance before Surgery (METS) prospective cohort.Participants adults (40 years age or older) who underwent inpatient non-cardiac surgery. The 12-item WHODAS and EQ-5DTM-3L questionnaires administered preoperatively (in person) 1 year...
Objective: This analysis of the MACAFI (multicentre audit cholecystostomy and further interventions) data aims to assess procedural technique technical specifications related percutaneous (PC) insertion in patients with acute calculous cholecystitis (ACC). PC can be performed either transperitoneal (TP) or a transhepatic (TH) approach. There is no clear evidence for superiority technique. Methods: The set included who underwent ACC between first January 2019 2021. Data patient demographics,...
Suspected scaphoid fracture (SF) after a fall on an outstretched hand is common presentation in the emergency department. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computed tomography (CT) has been suggested to assist diagnosis exclusion of SF.To compare MRI and CT at diagnosing occult SFs.We routinely perform scans patients with clinically suspected SF, 7-10 days injury following two negative radiographs. All eligible but radiographs CT, underwent scan assess further for evidence fracture.A total...
Elective surgery in the UK came to a halt during early part of COVID-19 pandemic. As COVID-19-related infection and mortality rates Devon Cornwall were relatively low, however, urgent elective continued Plymouth, with necessary precautions place. This study aimed assess outcomes following Ivor Lewis oesophagectomy (ILO) pandemic.We prospectively analysed details 20 consecutive patients who underwent ILO for cancer over 3-month period between 17 March 12 June 2020. All swab testing 24-48...
<title>Abstract</title> Background Hepatic steatosis (HS) increases morbidity and mortality associated with liver surgery (LS). Furthermore, patients HS are more likely to require a blood transfusion, which is worse short- long-term outcomes. Patients requiring LS receive no specific dietary treatment or advice. A very low-calorie diet (VLCD) commonly used before gallbladder bariatric reduce volumes intraoperative morbidity. These diets typically provide 800-1200 kcal/day over 2–4-week...
Backgrounds/Aims: While the effects of myosteatosis are emerging, evidence for its use as a predictor outcomes in patients undergoing pancreatoduodenectomy (PD) still needs to be established.The study aims evaluate effect on shortand long-term PD.Methods: We analyzed short-and who underwent PD between July 2006 and May 2013.Myosteatosis was measured retrospectively from preoperative computed tomography (CT) at L3 vertebra level, dichotomized binary exposure variable < 38.5 Hounsfield unit...