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Comparison of Fresh-Frozen Cadaver and High-Fidelity Virtual Reality Simulator as Methods of Laparoscopic Training by Sharma, Mitesh, Horgan, Alan

“…Background The aim of this study was to compare fresh-frozen cadavers (FFC) with a high-fidelity virtual reality simulator (VRS) as training tools in minimal…”
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Basic laparoscopic skills training using fresh frozen cadaver: a randomized controlled trial by Sharma, Mitesh, M.S., M.R.C.S., M.D, Macafee, David, M.A.D.M, Horgan, Alan F., M.D

“…Abstract Background The purpose of this study was to determine whether training on fresh cadavers improves the laparoscopic skills performance of novices…”
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Bovine immunoglobulin/protein isolate binds pro-inflammatory bacterial compounds and prevents immune activation in an intestinal co-culture model by Detzel, Christopher J, Horgan, Alan, Henderson, Abigail L, Petschow, Bryon W, Warner, Christopher D, Maas, Kenneth J, Weaver, Eric M

“…Intestinal barrier dysfunction is associated with chronic gastrointestinal tract inflammation and diseases such as IBD and IBS. Serum-derived bovine…”
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Preoperative intensive, community-based vs. traditional stoma education : A randomized, controlled trial by CHAUDHRI, Sanjay, BROWN, Lesley, HASSAN, Imran, HORGAN, Alan F

“…Conventional practice in colorectal surgery involves stoma education being imparted postoperatively. Proficiency in stoma management often delays patients'…”
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Enhanced recovery after colorectal surgery: an update on current practice by Subramaniam, Dhivya, Horgan, Alan F

“…Abstract The concept of ‘enhanced recovery’ after surgery gained traction in the 1990s and has continued to evolve over the last three decades. It incorporates…”
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Construct validity of fresh frozen human cadaver as a training model in minimal access surgery by Sharma, Mitesh, Macafee, David, Pranesh, Nagarajan, Horgan, Alan F

“…The construct validity of fresh human cadaver as a training tool has not been established previously. The aims of this study were to investigate the construct…”
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Cadaveric Hands-on Training for Surgical Specialties: Is This Back to the Future for Surgical Skills Development? by Holland, James P., FRCS, Waugh, Lorraine, Horgan, Alan, MD, Paleri, Vinidh, MS, Deehan, David J., MD

“…Introduction Delivery of surgical care is linked intricately to technical proficiency. Recent legislative changes in the United Kingdom have facilitated the…”
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Enhanced recovery in intestinal surgery by Koh, Hoey C, Horgan, Alan F

“…Abstract Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) programmes utilise a multi-modal and multidisciplinary approach to surgical care. The aim of ERAS is to reduce…”
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Analysis of laboratory-based laparoscopic colorectal surgery workshops within the English National Training Programme by Wyles, Susannah M., Miskovic, Danilo, Ni, Zhifang, Acheson, Austin G., Maxwell-Armstrong, Charles, Longman, Robert, Cecil, Tom, Coleman, Mark G., Horgan, Alan F., Hanna, George B.

“…Background This study aimed to determine and compare the opinions of trainees and trainers attending courses using two simulation models (fresh frozen cadavers…”
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Consensus views on implementation and measurement of enhanced recovery after surgery in England: Delphi study by Knott, Amy, Pathak, Samir, McGrath, John S, Kennedy, Robin, Horgan, Alan, Mythen, Monty, Carter, Fiona, Francis, Nader K

“…Objective The Department of Health's Enhanced Recovery Partnership Programme (ERPP) started a spread and adoption scheme of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery…”
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Use of Fibrin Glue for Fixation of Mesh and Approximation of Peritoneum in Transabdominal Preperitoneal (TAPP) Inguinal Hernia Repair: Technical Feasibility and Early Surgical Outcomes by Phillips, Alexander W, Viswanath, Yirupaiahgari K S, Burns, Jessica K, Hall, Catriona E J, Horgan, Alan F

“…BACKGROUND:It is a common practice to secure both mesh and peritoneum using tacks when performing a transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) inguinal hernia repair…”
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Successful Voiding After Trial Without Catheter Is Not Synonymous With Recovery of Bladder Function After Colorectal Surgery by Chaudhri, Sanjay, Maruthachalam, Karthik, Kaiser, Ann, Robson, Wendy, Pickard, Robert S, Horgan, Alan F

“…PURPOSE: METHODS: RESULTS:Thirty consecutive patients underwent suprapubic catheterization, 25 of whom completed the study. Seventeen (68 percent) patients…”
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Perioperative fluid management: Consensus statement from the enhanced recovery partnership by Mythen, Monty G, Swart, Michael, Acheson, Nigel, Crawford, Robin, Jones, Kerri, Kuper, Martin, McGrath, John S, Horgan, Alan

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Fast track surgery and preoperative optimization by Phillips, Alexander W, Horgan, Alan F

“…Abstract Enhanced recovery pathways have been rapidly embraced by surgeons as a mechanism for improving patient care and driving down complications and costs…”
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Endoluminal insertion of colonic stents by Aitken, Douglas G, Horgan, Alan F

“…Summary For patients with obstructing colonic tumours endoluminal stents provide an alternative to surgical decompression. Used either as permanent palliation,…”
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The feasibility of treating patients undergoing major laparoscopic colorectal resection within a 5 day admission ward by O'Dair, Graham Nelson, MD, FRCS, Horgan, Alan F., MD, FRCSI

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Laparoscopic Lavage for Perforated Diverticulitis: A Panacea? Another View by Horgan, Alan

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Perioperative Fluid Management by Noblett, Sophie E., MD, FRCS, Horgan, Alan F., MD, FRCS

“…With the introduction of enhanced surgical recovery programs there has been a rekindled interest over recent years in the optimal surgical fluid regimen. The…”
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V-Y island flaps for repair of large perianal defects by Hassan, Imran, Horgan, Alan F, Nivatvongs, Santhat

“…Background: Some perianal diseases such as Paget disease and Bowen disease are extensive and require a wide circumferential excision including the entire…”
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Enhanced recovery in intestinal surgery by Reiniers, Megan J., Horgan, Alan F.

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