Stuart Andrews

GIRFT have taken an interest in this report, are patient getting good outcomes, are units providing a good sustainable and lasting outcomes for these quality of life operations! gettingitrightfirsttime.co.uk/associated_pro…

Looks like Torbay is a good unit to have a fundoplication in terms of symptoms resolution that is effective over the years!!

Good to see the NHSR 2024 report is out finally!! nhsr.org/annual-reports/

@DaveRobinson90 @RCSnews Hmmm.. probably a step too far, however thinking strategically, there is not enough specialist surgery required to train every surgeon to consultant level in their specialty. Technique advancements mean probably even less call for this in future.

Great to see @RCSnews making a clear statement regarding SCP scope of practice & condoning the actions of Walsall Healthcare Trust. I was critical of RCSEng guidance for being too vague but this was the clear message that was needed 👏🏻 SCPs should NOT be performing lap choles!

NHSR now has the functionality to record patients that you wish to enter into the GOLF study. It will be an option for Anti-Reflux Procedures, it will allow QoL data about your patients to be recorded beyond the closure of GOLF after 2 years

Ahead of Rare Disease Day we are sharing @AnnieRoseTate's achalasia story, highlighting the support she has found by creating an online community. #RareDiseaseDay #AchalasiaStory #AchalasiaSupport #Achalasia #AchalasiaAction #ChronicCondition achalasia-action.org/blog/annie-ros…

If you decided on surgery would you want to see your surgeons QoL outcome data after Heller Myotomy for previous patients they have treated

Would you want your surgeon to pass your case through a benign hiatal MDT

Question for you- If you were suspected to have achalasia where would you go for treatment?

Rare Disease Day is on 29 February – will you join Achalasia Action in raising awareness of achalasia and our supportive community? Find out more: achalasia-action.org/blog/achalasia… and share your story: info@achalasia-action.org #AchalasiaSupport #AchalasiaAction #RareDiseaseDay

@ericpaulimd Physical recurrence of hernia does not matter, what’s the patient’s QoL score like nhsr.org

There was no difference in recurrence rates at 1 year between mesh and non-mesh repairs (15% vs 24%, P = .12) This dataset has got to be called into question. A 25% recurrence rare for a 2 cm hernia repaired WITH MESH?!?! What is happening here.

Great opportunity to win a national prize!

@DOTEsophagus This is now probably an outdated treatment with the advent of endosponge

"Transgastric drainage of the perforated esophagus: our experiences over 10 years" #EsophagealPerforation #BoerhaaveSyndrome ow.ly/Ao0N50QfIBT

NHSR is now endorsed and supported by RCS Glasgow

How many units in the U.K. run a regular benign Upper GI MDT? What is the criteria for discussing a patient? Are there blanket policies (eg all hiatal cases) or is it case by case due to particular concerns? @bbugssuk @Augishealth @roux_group @AugisEdi

Registration and abstract submission opening soon! Keep your eye on the @roux_group Twitter for more information

NHSR is now supporting the GOLF Trial so data can be collected after the trials conclusion at 2 years. If you are enrolling patients with GOLF there will be an option to highlight these patients when entering them into your account portfolio.

Restarted our laparoscopic CBD exploration service after 12 years. Great teamwork and a successful outcome. Many thanks to Christian Mackutciewicz @SurgeryHPB for his continued support and guidance as we build this service. @KARLSTORZUK @ashokmenon1977 @tashhenley @StockportNHS

GRACE Study will be assessing the 30 days morbidity and mortality of surgery for perforated peptic ulcer globally and the factors influencing that. Many variations still exist in this emergency operation. Register for the study here: forms.gle/8dKp5Noq6NjddJ… @T4UGIS @tugs_audits