Bowel cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is a significant health concern that affects millions of people worldwide. It originates in the large intestine, which includes the colon and rectum. As you delve into the… Read More »Colonscopy for Bowel Cancer Screening
Bowel cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is a significant health concern that affects millions of individuals worldwide. It originates in the colon or rectum and can develop from polyps, which are small growths on… Read More »Importance of Bowel Cancer Screening
In recent years, the landscape of surgical interventions has been transformed by the advent of robotic surgery, particularly in the realm of colorectal cancer treatment. As you delve into this innovative approach, you will discover… Read More »How does robotic surgery in colorectal cancer work?
Colorectal surgery encompasses a range of surgical procedures aimed at treating conditions affecting the colon, rectum, and anus. This type of surgery is often necessary for various reasons, including cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis, and… Read More »Preparation for Colorectal Surgery
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Training trainees in robotic surgery is a crucial process that requires a well-structured and comprehensive approach. Robotic surgery involves using robotic systems to assist surgeons in performing procedures with enhanced precision and control. Here are… Read More »Training the trainees with Versius
In my latest blog, I share my thoughts on training the trainees in robotic surgery, with valuable insights from our current trainees…https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/we-want-normalise-robotic-surgery-clinical-practice-need-vanash-patel
Following an HSJ roundtable discussion I outline the case in the HSJ for a national robotics strategy that can democratise access to robotic surgery using West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust as an example. https://www.hsj.co.uk/technology-and-innovation/how-a-national-robotics-strategy-will-support-future-proofing-our-nhs/7034042.article
“How successfully have our Versius robots integrated with the surgical team?” As cases with Versius accelerate at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, I’ve written down my thoughts in my latest article…https://www.linkedin.com/posts/vanash-patel-00986278_how-successfully-have-our-versius-robots-activity-7000498824548917249-lqy9?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
“How do you go about setting up a surgical robotics programme?” It’s a question I thought about a lot just a year or so ago, and now it’s one of the questions I’m asked the… Read More »I set up a robotics programme and you can too
CMR Surgical (CMR) – the British medical robotics company – and West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (WHTH) announce that WHTH will be the first in the UK to simultaneously install two Versius® Surgical Robotic Systems. WHTH plans to operate using Versius across multiple specialities, including colorectal, gynaecology, urology, and upper gastrointestinal surgery.… Read More »The West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust invests in two surgical robotic systems
The word ‘anaesthesia’ means ‘without sensation’. General anaesthesia is a combination of medicines that are administered using injections through veins or inhaled gasses, that puts you in a controlled state of unconsciousness so that you cannot… Read More »How safe is general anaesthesia?
Robotic surgery has traditionally been restricted due to the historic costs of robotic procedures, and logistical constraints such as size of operating theatres required. Next generation robotic systems have now been produced which seek to… Read More »The future of robotic surgery
Raising awareness about colorectal cancer is crucial, because in the United Kingdom colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cause of cancer and the second commonest cause of cancer related death. According to Cancer Research… Read More »Early detection of colorectal cancer