Empowering patients and educating staff - An online solution for the COVID era and beyond!

Background: Bowel disease is a significant cause of significant morbidity and mortality around the world. Though colorectal cancer is a major cause for concern, there are a variety of other conditions which are chronic, debilitating and/or socially embarrassing. While the internet provides excellent resources, there is often conflicting and confusing material of doubtful veracity.

A Structured Modular Approach: The Answer to Training in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery.

: Laparoscopic techniques are now an integral part of the operative management of colorectal diseases. However, the specialist training that is required for this is not uniformly available. There is, therefore, a need for a structured competency-based training method so that trainees can navigate the learning curve safely.

Radiological Surveillance Post-Curative Colorectal Cancer Resection: Is There a Need for a Targeted Protocol?

Background The frequency of radiological surveillance after curative colorectal cancer resection has long been a controversial issue with the need to balance potential harm from ionizing radiation and the financial burden of intense surveillance against advantages of early detection of recurrent disease. NICE guidelines issued in 2018 suggested having two surveillance computed tomography (CT) scans within three years of surgery without specifying the timing or the interval. Aim To examine whether an evidence-based flexible approach based on individual patients' risk factors can add value to surveillance protocols.

Value of multi-disciplinary input into laparoscopic management of rectal cancer - An observational study.

Aim: To assess the impact of multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs) management in optimising the outcome for rectal cancers.

Methods: We undertook a retrospective review of a prospectively maintained database of patients with rectal cancers (defined as tumours ≤ 15 cm from anal verge) discussed at our MDT between Jan 2008 and Jan 2011. The data was validated against the national database to ensure completeness of dataset.