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Professor John Northover retired from St Mark’s in May 2012. The Northover collection records some of his final contributions as a staff member to the life of the hospital. Part 1: Rectal Prolapse Lecture This lecture traced the development of today’s operative procedures for rectal prolapse and went on to compare the relative pros and cons of today’s options; highlighting the lack of objective evidence to underpin these comparisons. Finally it oulined the results of the only large randomised …

This video demonstrates the technique of laparoscopic high anterior resection. The laparoscopic approach is rapidly becoming the standard procedure for segmental colectomy and there is increasing demand for surgeons who are skilled in this area. Laparoscopic colorectal surgery has increased exponentially in the UK over the last 5 years and has benefits to both the patient and the institution. When combined with an enhanced recovery programme, significant reduction in length of stay can be …

“When we started to develop the electro-magnetic imaging technology for ScopeGuide, I envisioned a system that would allow colonoscopists to feel as comfortable as a tourist driving through the most unpredictable city with the assistance of a SatNav navigation system. Today, ScopeGuide does just that: improving colonoscopy by providing a real-time three-dimensional display of colonoscope position and configuration. The endoscopist no longer needs to rely on ‘guess and feel’ or fluoroscopy to …

Various issues regarding pouch construction can affect pouch reach. General pouch configuration tends to be with J-pouches these days, they are simple to construct, the W-pouch is larger, but the S-pouch may reach further. Hand sewn, pouch anal anastomosis is somewhat more skilled than the stapled pouch. The stapled pouch gives a degree of extra length. There remains the issue of whether the pouch will indeed reach the anus. This video explores the surgical methods to ensure pouch length in this …

This one hour documentary explores the management of fistula in ano and is directed at senior surgical trainees, specialist surgeons and consultants. Prof. Clive Bartram leads the discussion on the role of radiology and is joined by Steve Halligan (MRI) and Mr Gordon Buchanan (3D endoanal ultrasound). Prof. Robin Phillips discusses the strategy behind anal fistula surgery and demonstrates the clinical features and surgery in various cases. The complex anatomy of the anal canal and the intimate …

The content of this video is aimed to have interest for both beginners and experts. To the majority who still find the technique challenging, we offer it in the hope of illuminating some of the apparent mysteries involved in achieving complete, comfortable and safe colonoscopy. For those who feel they have mastered the technique, we hope there will be further understanding or enjoyment in some of the background materials we present and in being able to see other experts in action.

The content of this video is aimed to have interest for both beginners and experts. To the majority who still find the technique challenging, we offer it in the hope of illuminating some of the apparent mysteries involved in achieving complete, comfortable and safe colonoscopy. For those who feel they have mastered the technique, we hope there will be further understanding or enjoyment in some of the background materials we present and in being able to see other experts in action.

The content of this video is aimed to have interest for both beginners and experts. To the majority who still find the technique challenging, we offer it in the hope of illuminating some of the apparent mysteries involved in achieving complete, comfortable and safe colonoscopy. For those who feel they have mastered the technique, we hope there will be further understanding or enjoyment in some of the background materials we present and in being able to see other experts in action.

The content of this video is aimed to have interest for both beginners and experts. To the majority who still find the technique challenging, we offer it in the hope of illuminating some of the apparent mysteries involved in achieving complete, comfortable and safe colonoscopy. For those who feel they have mastered the technique, we hope there will be further understanding or enjoyment in some of the background materials we present and in being able to see other experts in action.