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The formation of a Kock pouch (continent ileostomy) – a video vignette by Gash, K., Kiran, R. P.

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Potentiating the effects of radiotherapy in rectal cancer: the role of aspirin, statins and metformin as adjuncts to therapy by Gash, K J, Chambers, A C, Cotton, D E, Williams, A C, Thomas, M G

“…Background: Complete tumour response (pCR) to neo-adjuvant chemo-radiotherapy for rectal cancer is associated with a reduction in local recurrence and improved…”
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Factors associated with degree of tumour response to neo-adjuvant radiotherapy in rectal cancer and subsequent corresponding outcomes by Gash, K.J., Baser, O., Kiran, R.P.

“…Tumour response to neo-adjuvant radiotherapy for rectal cancer varies significantly between patients, as classified by Tumour Regression Grade (TRG 0–3), with…”
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Rectal trauma injuries: outcomes from the U.S. National Trauma Data Bank by Gash, K. J., Suradkar, K., Kiran, R. P.

“…Background There is a  lack of general consensus and a little published data regarding the management of trauma-related rectal injuries and outcomes. The aim…”
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Laparoendoscopic single-site surgery is feasible in complex colorectal resections and could enable day case colectomy by Gash, K. J., Goede, A. C., Chambers, W., Greenslade, G. L., Dixon, A. R.

“…Background Fast-track surgery accelerates recovery, reduces morbidity, and shortens hospital stay. However, the benefits of laparoscopic versus open surgery…”
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Single‐incision laparoscopic surgery for rectal cancer: early results and medium‐term oncological outcome by Gash, K., Bicsak, M., Dixon, A.

“…Aim Conventional laparoscopic surgery for rectal cancer management is now widely accepted as an alternative to open surgery, bestowing specific advantages…”
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Single incision laparoscopic (SILS) restorative proctocolectomy with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis by Gash, K. J., Goede, A. C., Kaldowski, B., Vestweber, B., Dixon, A. R.

“…Background Restorative proctocolectomy with ileoanal pouch is the definitive procedure in ulcerative colitis. The potential benefits afforded by a single…”
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Comparison of single-incision laparoscopic high anterior resection with standard laparoscopic high anterior resection by Osborne, A. J., Lim, J., Gash, K. J., Chaudhary, B., Dixon, A. R.

“…Aim  Single‐incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) is gaining momentum. The aim of the present study was to compare the outcome of SILS for high anterior…”
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Enhanced recovery after laparoscopic colorectal resection with primary anastomosis: accelerated discharge is safe and does not give rise to increased readmission rates by Gash, K. J., Greenslade, G. L., Dixon, A. R.

“…Aims  Enhanced recovery programmes after colorectal surgery are promoted to minimize complications and expedite recovery, thus reducing length of hospital stay…”
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The role of laparoscopic surgery for the management of acute large bowel obstruction by Gash, K., Chambers, W., Ghosh, A., Dixon, A. R.

“…Aim  The aim of this study was to analyse the outcome of laparoscopic management of large bowel obstruction (LBO). Method  A prospective electronic database…”
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Prospective cohort study of surgical trainee experience of access to gastrointestinal endoscopy training in the UK and Ireland by Patel, K., Ward, S., Gash, K., Ferguson, H., Mason, M., McKay, S.C., Kumar, B., Sudlow, A., Sutton, P.A., Humm, G., Mohan, H.M.

“…Surgical trainees are reporting barriers to training in gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy. This snapshot survey aimed to gather data on variation in access to…”
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ECSPECT prospective multicentre registry for single‐port laparoscopic colorectal procedures by Weiss, H., Zorron, R., Vestweber, K.‐H., Vestweber, B., Boni, L., Brunner, W., Sietses, C., Morales Conde, S., Bulut, O., Gash, K., Dixon, A. R., Mittermair, C., Klaus, A., Stanger, O., Weiss, M., Muratore, A., Hell, T., Brunner, E., Schirnhofer, J., Pimpl, K., Obrist, C., Junghans, T., Rink, A., Straub, E., Giehl, J., Cassionotti, E., Widmann, B., Bischofberger, S., Kalak, N., Socas, M., Alarcón, I., Barranco, A., Prunner, U., Haunold, I., Fink, M., Marsanic, P.

“…Background The international multicentre registry ECSPECT (European Consensus of Single Port Expertise in Colorectal Treatment) was established to evaluate the…”
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Emergency subtotal colectomy for fulminant Clostridium difficile colitis--is a surgical solution considered for all patients? by Gash, K, Brown, E, Pullyblank, A

“…Clostridium difficile has been an increasing problem in UK hospitals. At the time of this study, there was a high incidence of C. difficile within our trust…”
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Reply to Couch et al by Gash, K., Greenslade, G., Dixon, A.

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Development and evaluation of a cadaveric training curriculum for low rectal cancer surgery in the English LOREC National Development Programme by Foster, J. D., Gash, K. J., Carter, F. J., West, N. P., Acheson, A. G., Horgan, A. F., Longman, R. J., Coleman, M. G., Moran, B. J., Francis, N. K.

“…Aim The National Development Programme for Low Rectal Cancer in England (LOREC) was commissioned in response to wide variation in the outcome of patients with…”
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No observable difference in operative oncological outcomes between extra-levator versus standard abdominoperineal excision by Gash, K. J., Cooper, L., Smart, N., Longman, R., Thomas, M.

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Assessment of microchimerism following somatic cell nuclear transfer and natural pregnancies in goats by Gash, Kirsten K, Yang, Min, Fan, Zhiqiang, Regouski, Misha, Rutigliano, Heloisa M, Polejaeva, Irina A

“…Abstract Microchimerism is defined as the presence of a small population of cells or DNA in 1 organism originated from a genetically different organism. It is…”
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Small bowel ischaemia resulting from delayed presentation of an incarcerated right-sided diaphragmatic hernia by Hopkins, JC, Gash, K, Armstrong, CP

“…A 51 year old man presented with a short history of severe upper abdominal pain and vomiting. An initial chest radiograph demonstrated gas in the right…”
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Safety of Short, In-Hospital Delays Before Surgery for Acute Appendicitis: Multicentre Cohort Study, Systematic Review, and Meta-Analysis by Bhangu, Aneel

“…OBJECTIVE:To determine safety of short in-hospital delays before appendicectomy. BACKGROUND:Short organizational delays before appendicectomy may safely…”
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Multicentre observational study of performance variation in provision and outcome of emergency appendicectomy

“…Background Identification of variation in practice is a key step towards standardization of service and determination of reliable quality markers. This study…”
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