The Coloanal Anastomosis
The goals of restorative surgery in low rectal cancer are three-fold, ensuring high-quality clinical outcomes by addressing and minimising the risk of anastomotic leak, ensuring optimal distal oncological clearance and proactively managing the long-term functional consequences of low anterior resection syndrome (LARS). I believe in practising the principles of evidence-based medicine and shared decision-making, discussing…
Robotic Training For All Trainees…
As I come towards the end of my robotic fellowship in Bordeaux and prepare for my transition to consultant life I have found myself thinking about how I can take the skills and lessons I have learnt in robotic colorectal surgery and pass them onto those coming through surgical training behind me. I have seen…
Spotlight on ROCS2021
The second Robotic Colorectal Surgery Symposium (ROCS2021) was hosted earlier this week as a hybrid event live from Ghent, Belgium. It was strange to be attending a conference after such a long time, however, the hybrid nature of the meeting allowed me the opportunity to meet with colleagues, both old and new, exchange ideas and…
Robotic Colorectal Fellowships
There has been a huge surge in the popularity of robotic colorectal surgery fellowships in recent times. Robotic colorectal fellowships come in all shapes, sizes and locations. They provide an excellent opportunity to consolidate your minimally invasive skills, develop new robotic skills and gain insights into leading and developing your own robotic practice. However, the…
Robotic Colorectal Surgery Training
I started my robotic training in 2018 as a surgical trainee (ST7) at Sunderland Royal Hospital in the North East of England. Over the last few years I’ve learnt a huge amount as I’ve carved out my path in the field of robotic surgery. Here are my top ten tips for all surgical trainees wanting…
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