Publications by authors named "P M Neary"

Introduction: Surgery is a cognitive discipline whose practitioners characteristically use technology during operations for patients. With accelerating technological innovation throughout society and healthcare, we sought to develop a shared position for Irish surgery via a commissioned work programme by the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.

Methods: Using Stanford design principles, representative clinical specialty and academic leads and higher trainee representatives across 15 specialties were surveyed regarding sentiments, perspectives and concerns regarding now and near future technology in clinical practice, career considerations and training/education.

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Introduction: To investigate the current evidence regarding long-term outcomes using laparoscopic peritoneal lavage (LPL) versus primary bowel resection (PR) in Hinchey III diverticulitis.

Methods: A systematic review was undertaken based upon articles published between 1st January 2000 and 1st March 2024. Databases Pubmed, Scopus and Embase were used employing the key search terms "diverticulitis" and "peritoneal lavage".

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Introduction: The importance of patient perspectives is increasingly appreciated in clinical practice and academia with formal engagement processes developing worldwide. Digital surgery encompasses intraoperative patient data (including surgical video) analysis and so requires public-patient involvement (PPI).

Methods: Engagement events were conducted based on NIHR and GRIPP2 LF guidelines.

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Resistance to neoadjuvant chemoradiation therapy (neo-CRT) is a significant clinical problem in the treatment of locally advanced rectal cancer. Identification of novel therapeutic targets and biomarkers predicting therapeutic response is required to improve patient outcomes. Increasing evidence supports a role for the complement system in resistance to anti-cancer therapy.

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