Luke Forster
A5044757199- Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders
- Kidney Stones and Urolithiasis Treatments
- Ureteral procedures and complications
- Pediatric Urology and Nephrology Studies
- Renal and Vascular Pathologies
- Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
- Diverticular Disease and Complications
- Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques
- Radiation Dose and Imaging
- Organ Donation and Transplantation
- Testicular diseases and treatments
- Renal cell carcinoma treatment
- Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research
- Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments
- Cholangiocarcinoma and Gallbladder Cancer Studies
- Advanced X-ray and CT Imaging
- Genital Health and Disease
- Intestinal and Peritoneal Adhesions
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Shoulder and Clavicle Injuries
- Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes
- Surgical Simulation and Training
- Metabolism and Genetic Disorders
- Renal Transplantation Outcomes and Treatments
- Urologic and reproductive health conditions
Public Health England
2024
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
2016-2022
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
2022
The Royal Free Hospital
2020-2022
University College London
2020-2022
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
2020-2021
Charing Cross Hospital
2021
Whipps Cross University Hospital
2021
Royal London Hospital
2020
Barts Health NHS Trust
2020
Abstract Background The aim was to describe the management of benign gallbladder disease and identify characteristics associated with all-cause 30-day readmissions complications in a prospective population-based cohort. Methods Data were collected on consecutive patients undergoing cholecystectomy acute UK Irish hospitals between 1 March May 2014. Potential explanatory variables influencing analysed by means multilevel, multivariable logistic regression modelling using two-level hierarchical...
The aims of this prospective population-based cohort study were to identify the patient and hospital characteristics associated with emergency cholecystectomy, influences these in determining variations between hospitals.Data collected for consecutive patients undergoing cholecystectomy acute UK Irish hospitals 1 March May 2014. Potential explanatory variables influencing performance analysed by means multilevel, multivariable logistic regression modelling using a two-level hierarchical...
Abstract Background The optimal timing of cholecystectomy for patients admitted with acute gallbladder pathology is unclear. Some studies have shown that emergency during the index admission can reduce length hospital stay similar rates conversion to open surgery, complications and mortality compared a ‘delayed’ operation following discharge. Others reported results in higher morbidity, extended increased costs. This study examined cost-effectiveness versus delayed benign disease. Methods...
Introduction The combination of patient illness and staff absence driven by seasonal viruses culminates in annual “winter pressures” on UK healthcare systems has been exacerbated COVID-19. In winter 2022/23 we introduce multiplex testing aiming to determine the incidence SARS-CoV-2, influenza respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) our cohort workers (HCWs). Methods pilot study was conducted from 28/11/2022–31/03/2023 within SIREN prospective study. Participants completed fortnightly...
Abstract Background The ability to accurately predict operative duration has the potential optimise theatre efficiency and utilisation, thus reducing costs increasing staff patient satisfaction. With laparoscopic cholecystectomy being one of most commonly performed procedures worldwide, a tool could be extremely beneficial healthcare organisations. Methods Data collected from CholeS study on patients undergoing in UK Irish hospitals between 04/2014 05/2014 were used duration. A multivariable...
Purpose: Patients with chronic ureteral obstruction (CUO) are traditionally managed polymer stents/nephrostomy. However, these prone to failure and require regular exchange. This study evaluates the efficacy of Allium® URS, Memokath™-051, Resonance® metallic stents in managing patients CUO. Methods: Following institutional approval (Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, UK, Registration Number SPS_045), operating theater records were reviewed identify CUO or (September 2015/July 2020)....
Purpose: To independently assess upper urinary tract Memokath (MMK-051) stent outcomes in a national tertiary referral center. Materials and Methods: Two researchers, completely independent to the treating team, reviewed electronic MMK-051 stent(s) patient management records. Outcomes included time first complication, complication(s)-severity, lifespan change incidence, salvage therapy, further surgical intervention, mortality. Results Limitations: One hundred patients received 162 (59% with...
Introduction The combination of patient illness and staff absence driven by seasonal viruses culminates in annual “winter pressures” on UK healthcare systems has been exacerbated COVID-19. In winter 2022/23 we ran a pilot study aiming to introduce multiplex testing determine the incidence burden SARS-CoV-2, influenza respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) our cohort workers (HCWs). Methods was conducted from 28/11/2022-31/03/2023 within SIREN prospective study. Participants completed fortnightly...
Objective: Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is the treatment of choice for large renal calculi. The prone position has been considered preferred to obtain access. However, supine recently gained popularity, which confers several potential advantages. current study analyses prognostic factors successful PCNL procedures in a larger tertiary centre. Subjects: Prospective data were collected from all patients undergoing Galdako modified Valdivia at our institution between February-2007 and...
Objective: To compare robotic partial nephrectomy (RAPN) with open (OPN) to assess efficacy and impact of learning curve. Methods: From 2010 2015 159 patients had a (82 OPN 77 RAPN). All data were collected prospectively. We compared the demographics, peri postoperative outcomes. Results: Mean age was 60 years in both groups; 59% men. Tumour size larger group (34 mm vs 30 mm; P<0.08), but RENAL nephrometry scores greater than 6 comparable (over 60%). ischaemic time longer RAPN (18 13...
Objectives: To analyze the differences in cost-effectiveness between primary ureteroscopy and ureteric stenting patients with calculi emergency setting. Patients Methods: requiring intervention for a calculus at tertiary centre were analysed January December 2019. The total secondary care cost included of procedure, inpatient hospital bed days, department (A&E) reattendances, ancillary procedures any definitive procedure. Results: A 244 included. underwent (62.3%) or treatment (37.7%),...
Objectives: To study demographic and disease variables at presentation, diagnosis treatment of prostate cancer in British South Asian (SA) men compare with their Caucasian counterparts. Methods: A retrospective review cases between 2010 2015 identified patients SA descent who were matched for age, residential location year two patients. Disease characteristics, short-term outcomes recorded compared. Results: total 1274 diagnosed, which 50 (3.9%) SA. had less screen-detected (12% versus 31%,...