Long-term mental and physical quality of life outcomes following ileal pouch anal anastomosis surgery.

Introduction: This study presents the authors' experience over 14 years of performing restorative procto-colectomy with ileal pouch anal anastomosis (IPAA). The aim was to study the long-term quality of life outcomes and analyse the predictors of pouch function as well as physical and mental wellbeing.

Methods: This is a single-centre retrospective study conducted in a specialised colorectal surgery unit in the UK.

Geographical variations in long term colorectal cancer outcomes in England: a contemporary population analysis revealing the north-south divide in colorectal cancer survival.

Background: Regional variations in healthcare outcomes in England have been historically reported. This study analyses the variations in long term colorectal cancer survival across different regions in England.

Methods: Relative survival analysis of population data obtained from all cancer registries in England between 2010 and 2014.

The First Modified Delphi Consensus-Building Exercise on Surgical Ward Rounds in the United Kingdom National Health Service.

Background: The ward round is an integral part of everyday surgical practice. It is a complex clinical activity that requires both sound clinical management and communication skills. This study reports the results of a consensus-building exercise on the common aspects of the general surgical ward rounds.

Safety profile and outcomes of intraoperative ultrasound-guided remnant cholecystectomy.

Introduction: Subtotal cholecystectomy (STC) is a safe approach in difficult cholecystectomies to prevent bile duct and vascular injury. However, the gallbladder remnant can become symptomatic, necessitating further surgical intervention. This study evaluates the safety profile and perioperative outcomes of remnant cholecystectomy (RC) performed under intraoperative ultrasound guidance.

Simple biliary cysts of the liver can be lined by mucinous epithelium.

Aims & Methods: Simple biliary cysts of the liver are described to be lined by biliary epithelium and may be managed nonsurgically or by deroofing only. By contrast, its important differential diagnosis-mucinous cystic neoplasm (MCN)-is at least focally lined by mucinous epithelium, has malignant potential, and therefore should be resected. Following anecdotal observations in routine diagnostic practice, the following case series was assembled to confirm whether simple biliary cysts of the liver can be lined by mucinous epithelium.