Effect of Radiotherapy for Rectal Cancer on Female Sexual Function: A Prospective Cohort Study
This paper of the month focuses on female sexual function following radiotherapy for rectal cancer. …
Survey on trainee exposure to rectovaginal fistulae
The Robin Phillips’ Fistula Research Unit at St Mark’s Hospital is conducting research on rectovaginal …
The IMPACT Audit – call out for sites to participate
Calling all UK and Irish MDTs. We are seeking sites to participate in the IMPACT …
Applications open for ACPGBI / Dukes’ Regional Trainee Representatives
We are accepting applications for the ACPGBI/Dukes’ regional trainee representatives in East Midlands, West Midlands, Wessex, North East, Wales, Scotland …
ASiT Update November 2019
New curriculum role out, Improving Surgical Training, abstracts for conference and trauma survey
Cesarean delivery to prevent anal incontinence: a systematic review and meta-analysis
In a first for Paper of the Month, we have selected a pelvic floor paper.
Report on first regional networking events
The first Dukes’ Club regional networking events have recently been held in Oxford and Mersey. …
Validity and reliability of intraoperative objective laparoscopic rectal cancer performance assessment tools in residency training
You are invited to take part in this study on low anterior resection training.
Long-term follow-up of the AVOD randomized trial of antibiotic avoidance in uncomplicated diverticulitis
The paper selected this month concerns the treatment of uncomplicated diverticular disease.
Meta-analysis of prognostic factors for patients with colorectal peritoneal metastasis undergoing cytoreductive surgery and heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy
Paper of the Month for August is a systematic review and meta analysis of prognostic …