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Cardiovascular, Renal and Overall Health Outcomes After Bariatric Surgery by Tham, Ji C., le Roux, Carel W., Docherty, Neil G.

“…Obesity is associated with significant increases in morbidity and mortality secondary, in part, to the increased burden of cardiovascular and renal diseases…”
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The mechanical properties of human adipose tissues and their relationships to the structure and composition of the extracellular matrix by Alkhouli, Nadia, Mansfield, Jessica, Green, Ellen, Bell, James, Knight, Beatrice, Liversedge, Neil, Tham, Ji Chung, Welbourn, Richard, Shore, Angela C, Kos, Katarina, Winlove, C Peter

“…Adipose tissue (AT) expansion in obesity is characterized by cellular growth and continuous extracellular matrix (ECM) remodeling with increased fibrillar…”
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464. OUTCOMES AFTER CURATIVE RESECTION FOR GASTRO-ESOPHAGEAL JUNCTION ADENOCARCINOMA by Walmsley, James, Ariyarathenam, Arun, Berrisford, Richard, Humphreys, Lee, Sanders, Grant, Tham, Ji Chung, Wheatley, Tim, Chan, David SY

“…Abstract Background Gastro-Esophageal Junction (GEJ) adenocarcinoma is becoming increasingly common in the west. Given the anatomical location of the junction…”
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467. DISTRIBUTION OF LYMPH NODE INVOLVEMENT IN PATIENTS WITH GASTRO-ESOPHAGEAL JUNCTION ADENOCARCINOMA by Walmsley, James, Ariyarathenam, Arun, Berrisford, Richard, Humphreys, Lee, Sanders, Grant, Tham, Ji Chung, Wheatley, Tim, Chan, David SY

“…Abstract Background Curative cancer surgery relies on understanding the lymphatic spread of the tumour to guide lymphadenectomy. The lymphatic involvement in…”
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457. EVALUATING THE ACCURACY OF CLINICAL SIEWERT CLASSIFICATION, A RETROSPECTIVE REVIEW OF 807 PATIENTS by Walmsley, James, Ariyarathenam, Arun, Berrisford, Richard, Humphreys, Lee, Sanders, Grant, Tham, Ji Chung, Wheatley, Tim, Chan, David SY

“…Abstract Background Adenocarcinoma of the gastro-esophageal junction (GEJ) is increasingly common in Western societies. GEJ tumours are typically categorized…”
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Oesophagectomy or Total Gastrectomy for the Management of Siewert II Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Walmsley, James, Ariyarathenam, Arun, Berrisford, Richard, Humphreys, Lee, Sanders, Grant, Tham, Ji Chung, Wheatley, Tim, Chan, David S.Y.

“…Background There is no consensus on the ideal surgical management of patients with Siewert type II gastroesophageal junctional (GEJ) cancers. Due to its…”
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Systematic review of quality of life after esophagectomy and total gastrectomy in patients with gastro-esophageal junction cancer by Walmsley, James, Ariyarathenam, Arun, Berrisford, Richard, Humphreys, Lee, Sanders, Grant, Tham, Ji Chung, Wheatley, Tim, Chan, David S Y

“…SUMMARY The optimal management of cancer of the gastro-esophageal junction (GEJ) is an area of contention. GEJ tumors are typically resected via total…”
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368. EARLY DELAYED GASTRIC EMPTYING AFTER ESOPHAGECTOMY: VALIDATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL EXPERT CONSENSUS DEFINITION (MIE GROUP) by Abdelrahman, Mohamed, Fu, Kathryn, Tham, Ji, Emslie, Katy, Ariyarathenam, Arun, Berrisford, Richard, Humphreys, Lee, Sanders, Grant, Wheatley, Tim, Chan, David

“…Abstract Early delayed gastric emptying (DGE) affects up to 37% of patients after esophagectomy. An international expert consensus (IEC) agreed on a diagnostic…”
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229. CARBON-13 BREATH TEST AS AN INVESTIGATIVE TOOL FOR DELAYED CONDUIT EMPTYING AFTER AN OESOPHAGECTOMY by Tham, Ji Chung, Alcocer, Bruno, Forbes, Rosie, Ariyarathenam, Arun, Humphreys, Lee, Berrisford, Richard, Wheatley, Tim, Chan, David, Lewis, Stephen, Sanders, Grant

“…Abstract The gold standard for diagnosing delayed conduit emptying (DCE) after an oesophagectomy is with scintigraphy. Current practice of using chest…”
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Delayed Gastric Emptying in Ivor Lewis Gastro-Oesophagectomy by Tham, Ji Chung

“…Delayed gastric emptying(DGE) affects 17.5% of Ivor Lewis Gastro-oesophagectomy(ILGO) patients in my unit. DGE diagnosis is varied globally due to definition…”
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Gut hormones profile after an Ivor Lewis gastro-esophagectomy and its relationship to delayed gastric emptying by Tham, Ji Chung, Pournaras, Dimitri J, Alcocer, Bruno, Forbes, Rosie, Ariyarathenam, Arun V, Humphreys, Martyn L, Berrisford, Richard G, Wheatley, Tim J, Chan, David, Sanders, Grant, Lewis, Stephen J

“…Delayed gastric emptying (DGE) is common after an Ivor Lewis gastro-esophagectomy (ILGO). The risk of a dilated conduit is the much-feared anastomotic leak…”
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PS02.160: OUTPATIENT FOLLOW-UP IN OESOPHAGO-GASTRIC SURGERY PATIENTS: A SAFE AND COST-EFFECTIVE ALLIED HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL MODEL by Chung Tham, Ji, Wright, Amy, Bolter, Marilyn, Berrisford, Richard, Humphreys, Lee, Wheatley, Tim, Sanders, Grant, Ariyarathenam, Arun

“…Abstract Background Post-operative follow-up for post oesophago-gastric resection patients are usually conducted by clinicians. Follow-up normally continues…”
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Nutritional deficiency post esophageal and gastric cancer surgery: A quality improvement study by Veeralakshmanan, Pushpa, Tham, Ji Chung, Wright, Amy, Bolter, Marilyn, Wadhawan, Himanshu, Humphreys, Lee M., Sanders, Grant, Wheatley, Tim, Berrisford, Richard J., Ariyarathenam, Arun

“…Esophagectomy or gastrectomy for malignant tumors can have a profound effect on nutritional status of patients undergoing the procedure. Hence, postoperative…”
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Diverticulitis, pelvic and other intra-abdominal abscesses by Tham, Ji Chung, Smolarek, Sebastian K, Coleman, Mark G

“…Diverticular disease is a common condition in the Western world and it carries significant morbidity and healthcare cost. Patients with diverticular disease…”
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Structure and quality assurance of Fellowship Training in General Surgery: Consensus recommendations from the Association of Surgeons in Training by Fleming, Christina, Pucher, Philip, Elsey, Elizabeth, Glasbey, James, Conneely, John, Hogan, Aisling, Adair, Robert, Lund, Jonathan, Blencowe, Natalie, Smith, Andrew, Athanasiou, Christos, Wong, Kelvin, Egbuji, Ofuchi, Latif, Aysha, Bibi, Saira, O'Connell, Emer, Flanagan, Michael, Thiyagarajan, Umasankar, Kane, Elizabeth, Baeiv, Yangi, Koshy, Renol, Sudarsanam, Abhilash, Gray, Struvan, Johnstone, Mark, El Muntasar, Ahmed, Adeyanzu, Adetunji, Orizu, Mavis, Mallya, Nisha, Kotecha, Sita, Daliya, Prita, Byrne, Ben E., Leighton, Pippa, Oliphant, Zoe, Clement, Kieran, Scrimgeour, Duncan, Holroyd, David, Doe, Matthew, Griffiths, Shelly, Chambers, Alice, Tham, Ji, Arunachalam, Priya, O'Callaghan, John, Bellini, Maria Irene, Pereca, Jelizaveta, Hoq, Oram, Sagar, Peter, Begaj, Ardit, Humm, Gemma, Williams, Adam, Thaventhiran, Anthony, Clements, Joshua Michael, Ferguson, Henry, McKay, Siobhan C., Mohan, Helen, Fleming, Christina, Elsey, Elizabeth, Glasbey, James, Blencowe, Natalie, Mohan, Helen, Fleming, Christina, Kane, Elizabeth, Lund, Jonathan, Clements, Joshua, Ferguson, Henry, McKay, Siobhan C, Peckham-Cooper, Adam, Pucher, Philip, Humm, Gemma

“…Over three-quarters of surgical trainees intend to undertake clinical fellowships to improve competence, confidence and the development of super specialised…”
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The role of bariatric surgery in the treatment of diabetes by Tham, Ji Chung, Howes, Noah, le Roux, Carel W.

“…The obesity epidemic contributes to approximately 44% of the world’s type 2 diabetes burden. Bariatric surgery is an effective treatment for type 2 diabetes…”
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Supports used for positioning of patients in hip arthroplasty: is there an infection risk? by Ahmad, Riaz, Tham, Ji, Naqvi, Syed Ghufran Ali, Butt, Umer, Dixon, John

“…Infection after joint arthroplasty is a disastrous complication. Implants used in hip arthroplasty increase the risk of infection from organisms of low…”
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P51 NUTRITIONAL DEFICIENCY POST OESOPHAGO-GASTRIC SURGERY IN CANCER PATIENTS by Pushpa, Veeralakshmanan Ji Chung Tham, Himanshu, Wadhawan, Amy, Wright, Marilyn, Bolter, Richard, Berrisford, Lee, M Humphreys, Tim, Wheatley, Grant, Sanders, Arun, Ariyarathenam

“…Abstract Aim Postoperative nutritional status is an important prognostic factor in patients undergoing oesophagectomy or gastrectomy for malignant tumours. The…”
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Benefits of Bariatric Surgery and Perioperative Surgical Safety by Ji Chung Tham, Carel W. le Roux

“…Obesity is a worldwide problem with numerous associated health problems. The number of patients eligible for surgery outnumber surgical capacity and so…”
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