Publications by authors named "A L Widdison"

Background: The morbidity, mortality and survival following a laparoscopic right hemicolectomy for colon cancer are equivalent to an open operation. However, the cost of a longer operating time and consumables may offset savings from a shorter length of stay (LOS). A cost minimization study was undertaken to compare the relative costs.

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Background: The National Training Programme for laparoscopic colorectal surgery in England was implemented to ensure training was supervised, structured, safe and effective. Delegates were required to pass a competency assessment (sign-off) before undertaking independent practice. This study described the types of errors identified and associated these errors with competency to progress to independent laparoscopic colorectal practice.

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Introduction: The incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC) increases with age. The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of age and age-related factors on post-operative mortality and survival following CRC resections.

Methods: A prospectively collected database of 459 CRC resections was analysed.

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Objective: The aim of this study was to examine by screening angiography the anatomy of the small arteries and their collaterals in colorectal resections in order to identify factors that might be implicated in anastomotic leak.

Summary Background Data: Anastomotic leak is more frequent following low anterior resection. Vascular compromise is frequently implicated but poorly understood as a mechanism.

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