Surgery

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 …

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 …

Dr Naila Arebi graduated as a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Malta. She pursued her post-graduate training in Oxford and London leading to accreditation in Gastroenterology and General Medicine in 2004 followed by advanced endoscopy training at St Mark’s Hospital. She was awarded a PhD from Imperial College University of London, supported by the Helicobacter Parkside Study Group. She received the Sybil McMichael Bursary in 2000 and Travel scholarships to visit Medical University of …

Mr Akash Mehta is a Consultant Colorectal Surgeon at St Mark’s Hospital. He qualified in Medicine at Leiden University in Leiden, the Netherlands and subsequently trained in surgery at VU Medical Centre in Amsterdam, with an elective rotation in Surgical Oncology at the Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Center in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He successfully completed senior clinical fellowships in advanced colorectal surgery at the Netherlands Cancer Institute in Amsterdam (peritoneal …

Anthony spent two years in full time research at The Institute of Liver Studies at King’s College Hospital, London, where he was awarded his MS degree. He was a Senior Registrar at King’s College Hospital and completed his training at St Mary’s Hospital as a laparoscopic fellow. Anthony was then appointed as a Senior Clinical Lecturer at The Institute of Cancer Research with an honorary colorectal consultancy at both The Royal Marsden Hospital and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.

He has authored over seventy publications and book chapters and holds a PhD in laparoscopic colorectal surgery training from Imperial College London. He has an active research interest in surgical education, quality in colorectal cancer surgery and surgical technology. He completed his surgical training in Zurich/Switzerland and has permanently moved to the UK in 2007. After training as a registrar in Surrey and completion of the PhD in London, he had subspecialist training in minimally-invasive …

Ian Jenkins trained in Coloproctology/ Surgical Oncology in the West of Scotland and St. Mark’s Hospital. He studied at the University of Glasgow and spent two years in post-graduate research at the University Department of Surgery, Western Infirmary, Glasgow. He is a high volume laparoscopic Colorectal Surgeon with interests in Colon and Rectal Cancer, Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Enhanced Recovery with an evolving interest in Complex & Recurrent Cancer. His interests centre on improving …

Prior to his appointment at St Mark’s Hospital he was a consultant surgeon in Sydney Australia where he did most of his training. He has a speciality interest in inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal failure, pelvic floor surgery and surgery for early cancer. He has extensive experience in minimally invasive surgery and has been innovative in developing minimally invasive surgical techniques. Janindra has clinical, educational and research experience. He was awarded a PhD in molecular genetics …