A5012702396- Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes
- Diet and metabolism studies
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
- Surgical Simulation and Training
- Diabetes Treatment and Management
- Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments
- Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Hernia repair and management
- Cardiovascular Disease and Adiposity
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Pelvic floor disorders treatments
- Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes
- Body Contouring and Surgery
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education
- Anatomy and Medical Technology
- Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors
- Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders
- Gut microbiota and health
- Health and Medical Research Impacts
- Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
- Diverticular Disease and Complications
- Healthcare cost, quality, practices
Imperial College London
2016-2025
Northwell Health
2025
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
2013-2024
St Mary's Hospital
2010-2024
St. Mary's Hospital
2006-2024
Brunel University of London
2023-2024
King's College London
2024
Hammersmith Hospital
2021-2024
Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital
2004-2023
National Health Service
2019-2023
The Covid-19 pandemic has placed unprecedented pressure on healthcare systems and workers around the world. Such pressures may impact working conditions, psychological wellbeing perception of safety. In spite this, no study assessed relationship between safety attitudes outcomes. Moreover, only limited studies have examined personal characteristics outcomes during Covid-19. From 22nd March 2020 to 18th June 2020, from United Kingdom, Poland, Singapore were invited participate using a...
ObjectivesThe strain on health care systems due to the COVID-19 pandemic has led increased psychological distress among workers (HCWs). As this global crisis continues with little signs of abatement, we examine burnout and associated factors HCWs.DesignCross-sectional survey study.Setting ParticipantsDoctors, nurses, allied professionals, administrative, support staff in 4 public hospitals 1 primary service Singapore 3 months after was declared a pandemic.MethodsStudy questionnaire captured...
Background Much interest has arisen around the use of smartphones, tablet devices and related apps in healthcare context. It been suggested that increasing numbers professionals are using these technologies workplace. We have performed an up-to-date UK-based, multicentre, cross-sectional survey study exploring ownership rates uses among doctors nurses, specifically focusing on clinical environment. Methods After initial piloting, all (n=2107) nurses (n=4069) at 5 hospital sites were invited...
Obesity increases the risk of several types cancer. Whether bariatric surgery influences obesity-related cancer is not clear. This study aimed to uncover hormone-related (breast, endometrial and prostate), colorectal oesophageal cancers following obesity surgery.This national population-based cohort used data from Hospital Episode Statistics database in England collected between 1997 2012. Propensity matching on sex, age, co-morbidity duration follow-up was compare among obese individuals...
Introduction. Single-incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) has the potential advantages of reduced postoperative pain and port-site complications. Careful attention to closure can lead virtually “scarless” surgery. In this article, we present our first experiences with SILS appendicectomy cholecystectomy. Method . cholecystectomy was performed in 12 14 patients, respectively. Data were collected prospectively analyzed retrospectively from case notes theater database. Results. The average...
There is paucity of data on Enhanced Recovery After Bariatric Surgery (ERABS) protocols. This feasibility study reports outcomes this protocol utilized within a tertiary-referral bariatric centre. Data consecutive primary procedures (laparoscopic gastric bypasses, sleeve gastrectomies and bands) performed over 9 months an ERABS were prospectively recorded. Interventions included shortened preoperative fasts, intra-operative humidification, early mobilization feeding, avoidance fluid...
OBJECTIVE Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) augments postprandial secretion of glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1), oxyntomodulin (OXM), and YY (PYY). Subcutaneous infusion these hormones (“GOP”), mimicking levels, reduces energy intake. Our objective was to study the effects GOP on glycemia body weight when given for 4 weeks patients with diabetes obesity. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS In this single-blinded mechanistic study, obese prediabetes/diabetes were randomized (n = 15) or saline 11) weeks....
Abstract Aims This study aims to evaluate the long-term effect of bariatric surgery on cardiovascular outcomes patients with obesity. Methods and results A nested cohort was carried out within Clinical Practice Research Datalink. The included 3701 database who had undergone age, gender, body mass index-matched controls. primary endpoint composite fatal or non-fatal myocardial infarction ischaemic stroke. Secondary endpoints alone, stroke incident heart failure, mortality. median follow-up...
Abstract The use of digital technology is increasing rapidly across surgical specialities, yet there no consensus for the term ‘digital surgery’. This critical as health technologies present technical, governance, and legal challenges which are unique to surgeon patient. We aim define surgery ethical issues surrounding its clinical application, identify barriers research goals future practice. 38 international experts, fields surgery, AI, industry, law, ethics policy, participated in a...
Post-bariatric hypoglycaemia (PBH) is typically a post-prandial occurring about 2–4 h after eating in individuals who have undergone bariatric surgery. PBH develops relatively late surgery and often discharge from post-surgical follow-up by teams, leading to variability diagnosis management non-specialist centres. Aim The overall aim was improve standardise clinical practice the of PBH. objectives were: (1) undertake an up-to-date review current literature; (2) formulate practical...
To assess rates of abdominoperineal excision the rectum (APER) for rectal cancer between centers and over time, to evaluate influence patient characteristics, including social deprivation, on APER rate.Data patients undergoing or anterior resection (AR) in England were extracted from a national administrative database years 1996 2004. The primary outcome was proportion presenting with APER. Hierarchical logistic regression used identify independent factors associated nonrestorative...