Consultant Colorectal Surgeon at St Mark’s Hospital | PhD | FRCS | Interests: #advancedcancer #colorectalcancer #pelvicexenteration #sarcopenia #BiCyCLEGroup
St Mark’s Hospital, London
Joined January 2015
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How do BRAF and KRAS mutation status affect survival after cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC for CRC peritoneal metastaes? Find out in this month's #DCRJournal: bit.ly/4zBQRSw
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Clinical practice guideline on management of left-sided colonic diverticulitis. Updated from last guidelines published in 2020. #DCRJournal: bit.ly/4B6wcre
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Compared with nonoperative management, surgical stabilization of rib fractures was associated with lower risk of pulmonary complications, even when performed >3 days after blunt chest trauma. ja.ma/4qUa3HY
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After resection of localized #AppendicealAdenocarcinoma, relapse risk was low overall and varied by histopathologic subtype and molecular features. Adjuvant #Chemotherapy was not associated with improved recurrence-free or overall survival.
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Same-admission #cholecystectomy for acute gallstone-related #pancreatitis was associated with the lowest recurrence risk and lowest rate of gallstone complications compared to ERCP or no intervention. ja.ma/4x5OyGv
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ITACS - the largest RCT on IV iron for preoperative anaemia: aligns to PREVENTT and FIT
Improvement in Hb,
Reduced transfusion
Improved patient recovery
Anaemia must not be overlooked
Anaemia is a reversible risk factor - easy to treat
IV iron should be routine practice
Giving intravenous iron to patients with anaemia before heart surgery reduces the need for a red blood transfusion and results in an extra day at home in the first 90 days after surgery, finds a clinical trial published by The BMJ
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Good to see that after feedback from the BMA and colleges this has been re-released and is now much more deliverable. digital.nhs.uk/data-and-info…
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Updated clinical practice guidelines for the surgical management of ulcerative colitis. This is an update to those published in 2021. Read more in this month's #DCRJournal: bit.ly/4zgEaxh
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Registration and abstract submissions are now OPEN for the inaugural London Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer Research Symposium 3rd November! #COLOREACHUK #EOCRC #Never2Young
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🩺 Complex Cancer Surgery Masterclass | Frontiers 2026
Managing locally advanced and recurrent pelvic cancers requires collaboration, technical expertise, and careful decision-making across the multidisciplinary team.
As part of Frontiers 2026, our Complex Cancer Surgery Masterclass offers a full day of interactive learning, led by Nicola Hodges and Toby Pring.
Delegates will explore:
✅ Referral pathways and patient selection
✅ Imaging and multidisciplinary decision-making
✅ Pelvic exenteration and sacrectomy
✅ Robotics and reconstructive surgery
✅ Managing complications
✅ Interactive MDT case discussions
With just 20 places available, this small-group masterclass is designed to encourage discussion, practical learning and direct interaction with expert faculty.
📅 18 November 2026
📍 London
👥 Limited to 20 delegates
If you’re looking to develop your knowledge and confidence in the management of complex pelvic cancers, we’d love to welcome you.
🔗 Book your place:
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The World Society of Emergency Surgery has updated its guidelines for #diagnosis and management of #appendicitis. Watch this video to learn the highlights on #appendectomy timing and use of #antibiotics.
📖 Read the full article for more details: ja.ma/4pGBnsG
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High-plasticity oncofetal cell states in early pre-metastatic colorectal cancer dlvr.it/TTYV79
ELECLA trial: final results of perioperative chemotherapy with fluoropyrimidine and oxaliplatin in mismatch repair proficient locally advanced colon cancer - ScienceDirect sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
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This is a great role and we would be delighted to welcome you to our team.
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Same-admission #cholecystectomy for acute gallstone-related #pancreatitis was associated with the lowest recurrence risk and lowest rate of gallstone complications compared to ERCP or no intervention. ja.ma/4oIYXV4
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I was delighted to organise The Dukes’ Club Laparoscopic TME & CME Cadaveric Course in collaboration with @ACPGBI @MrJTJenkins @DaniloMisko @nader_nkfrancis @m_rabie @etpring @Kumaran86878285 and Thomas Barnes.
Thank you to our sponsor! @JNJMedTech
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Tumor cells metabolically resist immune-checkpoint therapy by macrophage efferocytosis-mediated fatty acid recycling dlvr.it/TT3Vld
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A new tool powered by artificial intelligence has been used by surgeons in the UK for the first time. The Eureka system colour codes parts of the body to help doctors protect or dissect different parts of the anatomy during surgery.
Full story ⬇️
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Now published open access online first “Unintended prolonged and permanent stoma following restorative rectal cancer surgery with defunctioning loop ileostomy: A systematic review and meta‐analysis” @UCDMedicine congrats Paolo & colleagues! Access via dx.doi.org/10.1111/codi.7048…
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This month's Resident Corner focuses on Shared Decision-Making in Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer. Read now in #DCRJournal: bit.ly/3QNTTSA
