HYBRID EVENT: You can participate in person at London, UK or Virtually from your home or work.

6th Edition of Global Conference on Surgery and Anaesthesia

September 15-17, 2025 | Hybrid Event

September 15 -17, 2025 | London, UK

GCSA 2025

Nagy Habib, Speaker at Surgery Conferences
Keynote Presentation (In-person)
Nagy Habib, Imperial College London, United Kingdom

Progress in medicine, anaesthesia and  surgical techniques have reduced significantly immediate and early surgical mortality. On the other hand, intra-operative and post-operative survival have been limited in some cancers such as liver and pancreatic cancer. There has been [....] » Read More

Jose Luis Braga De Aquino, Speaker at Surgery Conference
Keynote Presentation (In-person)
Jose Luis Braga De Aquino, Pontifical Catholic University, Brazil

Although malignant neoplasms of the esophagus remain a very common disease, their diagnosis might often come late. This issue combined with excessive weight loss due to dysphagia and the association with cardiopulmonary diseases resulting from excessive tobacco use, makes patient [....] » Read More

Jaafar AL Shami, Speaker at Surgery Conferences
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Jaafar AL Shami, King's College Hospital, United Kingdom

Introduction: As obesity is well known to be associated with gallstone pathology, new advances have shown the role hypertension may play in predicting the occurrence of the latter. This study analyzes the correlation between symptomatic cholelithiasis post-bariatric surgery and h [....] » Read More

Jaafar AL Shami, Speaker at Surgery Conferences
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Jaafar AL Shami, King's College Hospital, United Kingdom

Introduction: Cecal duplication cyst is a congenital anomaly that is rarely observed in adults. It has diverse clinical presentation with different treatment approaches. This article sheds light on a case of cecal duplication cyst in an adult patient where it was laparoscopic sur [....] » Read More

Shifa Bangi, Speaker at Surgery Conferences
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Shifa Bangi, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, United Kingdom

Background: Effective postoperative pain management is paramount for patient recovery after emergency major abdominal surgery, impacting morbidity, length of stay, and overall outcomes. Variability in analgesic prescribing, potential opioid overuse, and underutilisation of non-op [....] » Read More

Sana Imtiaz, Speaker at Anaesthesia Conferences
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Sana Imtiaz, Adeenbrookes Hospital, United Kingdom

Use of capnography in theatres recovery:  The use of capnography in anaesthetics is vital to aid in early detection of respiratory and cardiovascular complications. It is essential requirement by AAGBI guidelines to have capnography as part of standard anaesthetic moni [....] » Read More

Molly Castagna, Speaker at Surgery Conferences
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Molly Castagna, University Hospitals of Leicester, United Kingdom

Introduction: Frail individuals are making up an increasing proportion of our patients. Research shows that a clinical frailty score (CFS) of 5 or more greatly increases the risk of 90-day mortality post-operatively; with those with a CFS of 7 having nearly 25x the risk of those [....] » Read More

Andrew Wanees, Speaker at Surgery Conferences
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Andrew Wanees, The Royal Devon and Exeter University, United Kingdom

This literature review delves into the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in the field of surgery, exploring its evolution, applications, and technological advancements. AI, with its ability to mimic human intelligence, presents a paradigm shift in surgical [....] » Read More

Andrew Wanees, Speaker at Surgery Conferences
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Andrew Wanees, The Royal Devon and Exeter University, United Kingdom

Background: Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is a surgery that involves the removal of 75–80% of the stomach. It offers benefits like less postoperative pain and better recovery compared to open surgery, but it also carries the risk of developing gastroesophageal [....] » Read More

Saad Masood, Speaker at Anaesthesia Conferences
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Saad Masood, York and Scarborough Teaching Foundation Trust, United Kingdom

The colorectal division in a system of seven hospitals, serving a population of 800,000 over 3,400 square miles, completed the shift to a fully robotic surgical service. The workforce is 10,000 strong and the department has 10 colorectal consultants who perform over 250 laparosco [....] » Read More

Nikhil Mathew Simon, Speaker at Surgery Conferences
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Nikhil Mathew Simon, North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom

Background: The need to secure a patient’s airway is not only of vital importance in any emergency situation but also a routine part of general anaesthesia. The use of the laryngoscope facilitates endotracheal intubation but the force applied by it on the base of the t [....] » Read More

Divine Adegbie, Speaker at Surgery Conferences
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Divine Adegbie, Royal Stoke University Hospital, United Kingdom

Background: Around 22,000 thyroidectomies are performed annually in England. Common indications include FNA result (38%), compressive symptoms (24%) and thyrotoxicosis (19%). Recognised complications include pain, bleeding (re-operation), infection, vocal cord palsy (VCP) an [....] » Read More

Jose Luis Braga De Aquino, Speaker at Surgery Conference
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Jose Luis Braga De Aquino, Pontifical Catholic University, Brazil

Endoscopic and/or laparoscopic myotomy has shown positive results in non-advanced esophageal achalasia due to the development of this surgical technique currently. For the most advanced stages of the disease, esophagectomy seems to be the most indicated procedure due to the invol [....] » Read More

Saad Masood, Speaker at Anaesthesia Conferences
Poster Presentation (In-Person)
Saad Masood, York and Scarborough Teaching Foundation Trust, United Kingdom

Upper urinary tract carcinomas are mostly urothelial in origin and Squamous cell carcinoma of ureter only constitute 1-1.6 % of all urothelial tumors. Risk factors include chronic irritation, urolithiasis and chronic hydronephrosis. Prognosis is poor as 40 % of cases present with [....] » Read More

Sandra Lynn Jaya Bodestyne, Speaker at Surgery Conferences
Poster Presentation (In-Person)
Sandra Lynn Jaya Bodestyne, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore

Background: Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a rare but potentially catastrophic complication of pregnancy. It is characterized by acute cardiovascular collapse, altered mental status, and disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) occurring during the peripartum period. Althou [....] » Read More

Sarah Soh, Speaker at Surgery Conference
Poster Presentation (In-Person)
Sarah Soh, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Korea, Republic of

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common and devastating complication of valvular heart surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). The anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and vasopressor-sparing effects of ascorbic acid (AA) have been validated in patients with sepsis and septic shock. [....] » Read More

Thawatchai Trimitwittayakull, Speaker at Surgery Conferences
Poster Presentation (In-Person)
Thawatchai Trimitwittayakull, Trat Hospital, Thailand

Background: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is the standard procedure for treating symptomatic gallstones. The development of an outpatient treatment approach and a short stay model could help reduce hospital stay duration and costs while maintaining safety and efficiency compa [....] » Read More

Zahra Rahimi, Speaker at Surgery Conference
Poster Presentation (In-Person)
Zahra Rahimi, Isfahan University, Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Background: In general, spinal fusion surgery causes heavy bleeding. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the use of two different doses of magnesium sulfate to control the bleeding in lumbar fusion surgery. Methods: This study was carried out as a randomized double-blind [....] » Read More

Darwin Eton, Speaker at Anaesthesia Conferences
Keynote Presentation (In-person)
Darwin Eton, Vasogenesis Inc, United States

Background: In the presence of arterial occlusive disease, neovascularization (NV) is a natural process that strives to preserve tissue perfusion through growth of collateral arteries (arteriogenesis) and growth of capillaries, arterioles, and venules (angiogenesis). Endothelial [....] » Read More

Sujeet Rai, Speaker at Surgery Conference
Keynote Presentation (In-person)
Sujeet Rai, Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences, India

Background: Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is a continuous, real-time method for evaluating regional oxygen saturation (rSO2) that can detect early declines in renal tissue oxygenation. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of NIRS in monitoring the perfusion of tra [....] » Read More

Eleanor Plews, Speaker at Surgery Conferences
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Eleanor Plews, East Kent Hospitals University NHS Trust, United Kingdom

Anaesthetic emergency drugs are essential for safe practice; however, many prepared drugs remain unused and are disposed of daily. Prefilled syringes (PFS) may reduce medication errors and waste although are associated with increased costs.[1] Cycle 1 of our project found 48.1% o [....] » Read More

Toluwalogo Daramola, Speaker at Anaesthesia Conferences
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Toluwalogo Daramola, University of Nottingham, United Kingdom

Background: Acute pain is one of the most common complications following surgery and has a detrimental effect on patients’ quality of life. It also poses significant healthcare and economic burdens. The role non-opioids play in managing post-surgical pain is increasing [....] » Read More

Sandeepa Dadigamuwage, Speaker at Surgery Conferences
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Sandeepa Dadigamuwage, University Hospital Plymouth NHS Trust, United Kingdom

Introduction: Parastomal hernia (PSH) is a common complication following stoma formation, with surgical repair strategies including open, laparoscopic, and robotic techniques. Despite evolving operative approaches, recurrence and complication rates remain high, particularly in em [....] » Read More

Nirmani Widanage, Speaker at Surgery Conferences
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Nirmani Widanage, George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust, United Kingdom

Background: Anastomotic leakage is a major complication following colorectal resections. Perfusion of bowel ends at the anastomotic site found to be one of the most important modifiable risk factors in preventing anastomotic leakage. Fluorescence angiography (FA) using indocyanin [....] » Read More

Nirmani Widanage, Speaker at Surgery Conferences
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Nirmani Widanage, George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust, United Kingdom

Background: Multimodal prehabilitation aims to optimize patients’ physical and psychological readiness for surgery through interventions such as exercise, nutritional support, and psychological counseling. While Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols have imp [....] » Read More

Olorunleke Arokoyo, Speaker at Surgery Conferences
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Olorunleke Arokoyo, York and Scarborough NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom

Reinke’s oedema is a benign pathology of the vocal fold characterised by polypoidal degeneration of its subepithelial space, with resulting dysphonia and in severe cases dyspnoea. It is more common among females and smoking is a strong risk factor. Multiple conditions of th [....] » Read More

Olorunleke Arokoyo, Speaker at Surgery Conferences
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Olorunleke Arokoyo, York and Scarborough NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom

Primary hyperparathyroidism is a common endocrine disorder defined by abnormally elevated levels of parathyroid hormone associated with hypercalcemia. It is the number one cause of hypercalcemia in the community, with a prevalence of 0.84% and an incidence of 4 to 6 per [....] » Read More

Adeleye Collins, Speaker at Surgery Conferences
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Adeleye Collins, Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, United Kingdom

Reinke’s oedema is a benign pathology of the vocal fold characterised by polypoidal degeneration of its subepithelial space, with resulting dysphonia and in severe cases dyspnoea. It is more common among females and smoking is a strong risk factor. Multiple conditions of th [....] » Read More

Karen Lee, Speaker at Anaesthesia Conferences
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Karen Lee, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital - Metro North Health, Australia

Purpose of Study: While opioids remain essential for acute postoperative pain management, inappropriate prescribing—especially at hospital discharge—contributes significantly to ongoing opioid use, dependency, and diversion. National guidelines such as the Opioid Anal [....] » Read More

Jitendra Kumar Saroj, Speaker at Surgery Conference
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Jitendra Kumar Saroj, Venkateshwara Institute of Medical Sciences, India

Right iliac fossa pain is most common clinical presentation encountered in surgical opd. Usually during evaluation, diagnosis is uncertain in some cases and patient suffers a lot. Clinical symptoms usually not involved during evaluation of patient this also makes diagnosis more d [....] » Read More

Manoj Tripathi, Speaker at Anaesthesia Conferences
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Manoj Tripathi, Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences, India

Statement of the Problem: End-stage renal disease (ESRD) is strongly associated with an elevated incidence of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), which significantly contributes to increased mortality, morbidity. PAH resulting from aetiologies other than left-sided heart [....] » Read More

Rosa D E Bock, Speaker at Surgery Conferences
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Rosa D E Bock, NHS Lothian, United Kingdom

Introduction: This study aimed to assess management pathways and outcomes in sigmoid volvulus (SV) in an elderly population with significant morbidity and mortality.  Methods: A retrospective review was performed on patients first admitted with SV between 2019-2023 within [....] » Read More

Jeevitha Channappa, Speaker at Surgery Conferences
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Jeevitha Channappa, Ashford and St Peters NHS trust, United Kingdom

Introduction: Escape rooms are an innovative and increasingly utilized tool in medical education, offering a dynamic and interactive alternative to traditional didactic teaching. By embedding critical thinking, decision-making under pressure, and teamwork into a time-bound, [....] » Read More

Jeevitha Channappa, Speaker at Surgery Conferences
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Jeevitha Channappa, Ashford and St Peters NHS trust, United Kingdom

Introduction: Laparoscopic surgery is an essential component of modern surgical practice. However, current formal laparoscopic skills training is often limited to trainees at the ST3 level and above. This project aimed to address this gap by introducing a structured, registr [....] » Read More

Ammar Nadeem, Speaker at Surgery Conferences
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Ammar Nadeem, Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom

Background: ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) guidelines highlight early mobilization—including deep breathing exercises—as crucial for improved postoperative outcomes. Spirometry supports pulmonary recovery, but its use remains inconsistent in practice. [....] » Read More

Michael Karsy, Speaker at Surgery Conferences
Keynote Presentation (Virtual)
Michael Karsy, University of Michigan, United States

Management of skull base pathologies remains a highly technical and multidisciplinary endeavor. These conditions are often rare, complex, and anatomically challenging, with limited high-quality, prospective studies available to guide evidence-based treatment. This scarcity of rob [....] » Read More

Claudio Bencini, Speaker at Surgery Conferences
Keynote Presentation (Virtual)
Claudio Bencini, Medicea Medica Srl, Italy

Stoma surgery is a mutilating procedure that requires the formation of an opening between the intestine or ureters and the abdominal wall and in most cases is permanent. Patients must apply a stoma bag for the collection of urine and/or feces. The author has designed an innovativ [....] » Read More

Ricky Rasschaert, Speaker at Surgery Conference
Keynote Presentation (Virtual)
Ricky Rasschaert, AZ Rivierenland, Belgium

Tarlov cysts remain a topic of controversy, from the first publication of Tarlov in 1938 and even now a myriad of treatments have been proposed for larger sacral cysts. For several reasons which will be discussed, Tarlov cysts have the tendency to be regarded as incidental findin [....] » Read More

Sagar Aravind Jawale, Speaker at Surgery Conferences
Keynote Presentation (Virtual)
Sagar Aravind Jawale, Jawale Hospital, India

Introduction: Last 20 years I performed 1978 cases of hypospadias surgeries and made various innovations in the technique of surgery. Most innovations are reported for the first time in medical literature. Materials and methods: 1) 718 cases done with continuous interlocking s [....] » Read More

Gamal Al Saied, Speaker at Surgery Conferences
Keynote Presentation (Virtual)
Gamal Al Saied, Al-Azhar University, Egypt

Background: A giant anterior sacral meningocele is a very rare swelling in the sacrococcygeal region and is difficult to diagnose preoperatively, as it does not usually present as an exophytic swelling. The aim is to present a newborn with a giant anterior sacral meningocele [....] » Read More

John R Bach, Speaker at Anaesthesia Conferences
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
John R Bach, Rutgers University, United States

Introduction: Home mechanical ventilation became possible once electricity became widely available. From 1930 through 1952, it was via negative pressure body ventilators. Subsequently, it became possible via tracheostomy (TVS) or up to continuous noninvasive ventilatory supp [....] » Read More

Marcos Brioschi, Speaker at Anaesthesia Conferences
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Marcos Brioschi, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, United States

This session will explore the integration of AI-driven infrared imaging and robotics to revolutionize postoperative care through telerounding. Dr. Brioschi will demonstrate how robotic-assisted thermal analysis can help identify complications at an early stage, improving patient [....] » Read More

Jia En Kong, Speaker at Surgery Conferences
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Jia En Kong, Royal Berkshire Hospital, United Kingdom

Aims: There was anecdotal evidence of inconsistent antibiotic prescriptions for patients with acute appendicitis as there was only one existing antibiotics trust guideline that covers all intraabdominal infections. This audit aimed to investigate the compliance to the curren [....] » Read More

Shohreh Ghasemi, Speaker at Surgery Conference
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Shohreh Ghasemi, Advisory board of Oklahoma University, United States

The integration of regenerative medicine with surgical practice is transforming the landscape of maxillofacial reconstruction. This presentation explores the emerging role of bioengineered soft tissues in facial surgery, where functional restoration intersects with aesthetic refi [....] » Read More

Amy Meyers Wickman, Speaker at Surgery Conferences
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Amy Meyers Wickman, Alta Orthopaedics, United States

Study design: Single Surgeon Observation Study: 77 patients with VCF undergoing kyphoplasty over 18 months. OBJECTIVE: To highlight the relationships between age, sex, and spinal levels treated by kyphoplasty with balloon pressure, volume, and cement volume. Summary of ba [....] » Read More

Zacharias Buttigieg, Speaker at Anaesthesia Conferences
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Zacharias Buttigieg, United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust, United Kingdom

Historically, patients undergoing emergency surgery are routinely instructed to fast from food for six hours and clear fluids for two hours before arriving to theatre [1]. However, in practice, patients often remain fasted for much longer periods of time, causing unnecessary unpl [....] » Read More

Samuel Joseph Smith, Speaker at Anaesthesia Conferences
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Samuel Joseph Smith, United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust, United Kingdom

Historically, patients undergoing emergency surgery are routinely instructed to fast from food for six hours and clear fluids for two hours before arriving to theatre [1]. However, in practice, patients often remain fasted for much longer periods of time, causing unnecessary unpl [....] » Read More

Ahmed Abdelrahman, Speaker at Surgery Conferences
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Ahmed Abdelrahman, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, United Kingdom

Introduction: The coracoid process is integral to the functionality of the scapula, serving as a crucial attachment point for several muscles involved in shoulder movement and stability. In pathologies and fractures of the coracoid process, understanding the morphometric var [....] » Read More

Mishal Shan Siddiqui, Speaker at Surgery Conferences
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Mishal Shan Siddiqui, MidYorkshire NHS Trust, United Kingdom

Introduction: Extremity vascular injuries are best addressed timely and are associated with a high morbidity and mortality. This is a retrospective study from a developing world's level 1 public trauma center and vascular surgery referral centre which caters to a mu [....] » Read More

Marten AttaAlla, Speaker at Surgery Conference
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Marten AttaAlla, St. Barholomew's Hospital, United Kingdom

Aim: Effective post-operative pain management is critical for optimizing recovery and reducing complications in thoracic surgery patients. This study aimed to enhance pain control strategies by implementing a multimodal analgesia protocol and educational interventions, in ac [....] » Read More

Ginimol Mathew, Speaker at Surgery Conference
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Ginimol Mathew, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom

Introduction: The Preferred Reporting Of CasE Series in Surgery (PROCESS) guidelines were developed in 2016 in order to improve the reporting quality of surgical case series. Since its inception, it has been updated twice, in 2018 and 2020, and has been cited over 1000 times [....] » Read More

Ginimol Mathew, Speaker at Surgery Conference
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Ginimol Mathew, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom

Introduction: First released in 2017, the STROCSS guidelines have become integral for promoting high-quality reporting of observational research in surgery. However, regular updates are essential to ensure they remain relevant and of value to surgeons. Building on the 2021 u [....] » Read More

Lara Nassar, Speaker at Anaesthesia Conferences
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Lara Nassar, London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, United Kingdom

Background: The National Emergency Laparotomy Audit (NELA) is a UK-wide quality improvement initiative, established in 2012, aimed at reducing morbidity and mortality for patients undergoing emergency laparotomy through comparison against national standards and feedback. Com [....] » Read More

Lara Nassar, Speaker at Anaesthesia Conferences
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Lara Nassar, London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, United Kingdom

Background: Laparoscopic appendicectomy is among the most commonly performed emergency general surgical procedures and is often documented by junior surgeons. High-quality operation note documentation is essential to guide multidisciplinary care, facilitate communication and supp [....] » Read More

Samuel Ghattas, Speaker at Surgery Conferences
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Samuel Ghattas, Glan Clwyd Hospital, United Kingdom

Objectives: Artificial intelligence (AI) has played a novel role in aiding healthcare system functions and enhancing the patient experience. Multidisciplinary teams (MDT) have become integral to disease and management planning, especially with the rising ageing population an [....] » Read More

Abdelfatah Elsenosy, Speaker at Surgery Conferences
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Abdelfatah Elsenosy, Frimley Park Hospital, United Kingdom

Background: Total knee replacement (TKR) is a common procedure for advanced knee osteoarthritis. The choice of anaesthesia—regional anaesthesia (RA) versus general anaesthesia (GA)—can influence perioperative outcomes. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to [....] » Read More

Abdelfatah Elsenosy, Speaker at Surgery Conferences
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Abdelfatah Elsenosy, Frimley Park Hospital, United Kingdom

Tibial plateau fractures are complex injuries affecting the knee’s load-bearing surface, commonly requiring surgical fixation. Traditional rehabilitation protocols favor delayed weight-bearing (DWB) to avoid complications, while recent evidence suggests early weight-bearing [....] » Read More

Habib Ur Rehman, Speaker at Surgery Conferences
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Habib Ur Rehman, Kettering General Hospital, United Kingdom

Objective: To compare the frequency of seroma formation in laparoscopic para-umbilical hernia repair with and without primary closure of defect. Method: The randomised parallel group study was conducted at the Department of Surgery, Bahawal Victoria Hospital, Bahawalpur, Pakis [....] » Read More

Usman Mateen, Speaker at Surgery Conferences
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Usman Mateen, University Hospital Dorset, United Kingdom

Introduction: Acute diverticulitis, a common surgical condition, can be classified as uncomplicated or complicated. National guidelines recommend antibiotics only for patients with complicated diverticulitis, immunosuppression, or systemic illness. This quality improvement p [....] » Read More

Georgios Kouklidis, Speaker at Surgery Conferences
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Georgios Kouklidis, University Hospitals Dorset, United Kingdom

Introduction: Surgical site infections (SSI) are among one of the dreaded complications of spinal surgery. These typically develop within the first 30 days following surgery. Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) has been employed for the management of open wounds and soft tissu [....] » Read More

Georgios Kouklidis, Speaker at Surgery Conferences
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Georgios Kouklidis, University Hospitals Dorset, United Kingdom

Introduction: Ankle injuries are among the most common presentations in an acute orthopedic setting. Appropriate radiographic analysis of the ankle is of paramount importance from a diagnostic perspective. According to the British Orthopedic Association Standard for Trauma g [....] » Read More

Connor Greatbatch, Speaker at Anaesthesia Conferences
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Connor Greatbatch, Royal Hobart Hospital, Australia

Aims: Intraoperative cell salvage (ICS) is a strategy for optimisation of patient blood volume. There are however, associated risks such as contamination and embolism as well as an associated cost of materials and staff members. As such, guidelines recommend use of ICS based [....] » Read More

Connor Greatbatch, Speaker at Anaesthesia Conferences
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Connor Greatbatch, Royal Hobart Hospital, Australia

Aims: Endovascular aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR) has become an increasingly adopted intervention for aortic aneurysms in both elective and emergency settings. A recent systematic review comparing general anaesthesia (GA) vs local anaesthesia (LA) for EVAR demonstrated a sign [....] » Read More

Harrison Gregory, Speaker at Surgery Conferences
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Harrison Gregory, Toowoomba Hospital, Australia

The non-recurrent laryngeal nerve (NRLN) is an uncommon anatomical variant of the recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN). A right-sided NRLN is exceedingly more common than a left-sided NRLN, and almost all are associated with abnormalities of the aortic arch, especially a right aberran [....] » Read More

Harrison Gregory, Speaker at Surgery Conferences
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Harrison Gregory, Toowoomba Hospital, Australia

Annular pancreas is an uncommon but well documented anatomical variant. Annular pancreas has a strong embryological basis, likely resulting from errors in rotation of the ventral duct of the embryological pancreas. Despite a low prevalence, annular pancreas is associated with sur [....] » Read More

Lucie Ayliffe Daly, Speaker at Surgery Conferences
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Lucie Ayliffe Daly, Royal Brisbane and Womens Hospital, Australia

Patients with burn injuries are at increased risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE) and often require higher doses of prophylactic anticoagulation. Despite this, there is no universal guideline for VTE prophylaxis in this population, leading to significant practice variation. At t [....] » Read More

Iuliana Lupu, Speaker at Surgery Conference
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Iuliana Lupu, Cliniques Universitaires Saint Luc, Belgium

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols aim to optimize postoperative recovery by minimizing surgical stress, reducing complications, and promoting early mobilization and feeding. Anesthesia plays a critical role in the success of ERAS in colorectal surgery by contributi [....] » Read More

Gaurav Vishal, Speaker at Surgery Conferences
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Gaurav Vishal, Prathima Cancer Institute, India

Introduction: Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common oral cancer, representing up to 84- 97% of all malignant neoplasms of the oral cavity. The GLOBOCAN 2020, documented 377,713 new cancer cases and 177,757 deaths worldwide. Surgical therapy is the prime treatment option fo [....] » Read More

Biplab Mishra, Speaker at Surgery Conferences
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Biplab Mishra, HCG AASTHA Cancer Centre, India

Purpose: Urological and sexual dysfunction are recognised risks of rectal cancer surgery; however, there is limited evidence regarding urogenital function comparing robotic to laparoscopic techniques. The aim of this study was to assess the urogenital functional outcomes of [....] » Read More

Marina T Stevanovska, Speaker at Anesthesia Conferences
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Marina T Stevanovska, University Clinic “Mother Teresa” Skopje, Macedonia, The Former Yugoslav Republic of

Introduction: The supraclavicular block is a regional anesthetic technique used as a sole type of anesthesia for upper limb surgery (mid-humerus through the hand), adjunct to general anesthesia or used for postoperative pain control. This block is an excellent alternative to gene [....] » Read More

Nebiat Embiale Mekonnen, Speaker at Surgery Conferences
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Nebiat Embiale Mekonnen, Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia

Background: Segment 3 bypass surgery, which was once the most commonly done procedure, is the construction of biliary enteric anastomosis between segment 3 intrahepatic bile duct and proximal jejunum. Mostly it is done as palliative treatment for Malignant Hilar Biliary Obstructi [....] » Read More

Emilia Krol, Speaker at Surgery Conferences
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Emilia Krol, OSF HealthCare, United States

Background: Carotid revascularization procedures, including carotid endarterectomy (CEA) and carotid artery stenting (CAS) both transvervical and transfemoral, are commonly performed to reduce stroke risk in patients with symptomatic or asymptomatic carotid stenosis. Despite thei [....] » Read More

Niharika Rai, Speaker at Surgery Conferences
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Niharika Rai, Surrey and Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom

Background: Management of Gallstone Pancreatitis includes addressing both the acute episode and the underlying cause. Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (LC) should ideally be performed either during the index admission or within two weeks, after resolution. Early cholecystectomy [....] » Read More

Vishnu Prasad, Speaker at Surgery Conference
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Vishnu Prasad, Leighton Hospital, United Kingdom

Introduction: Most hospitals in the United Kingdom serving a population of 300,000-400,000 people admit about 100 cases of acute pancreatitis each year. It carries a wide spectrum of disease from mild (80%) to severe (20%) with prolonged hospital stay and risk of death. The [....] » Read More

Hesham Mahmoud, Speaker at Surgery Conferences
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Hesham Mahmoud, Ninewells Hospital, United Kingdom

Background: Extended venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis — typically low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) for up to 4 weeks after major abdominal or pelvic cancer surgery — is supported by randomized controlled trials showing reduced postoperative VTE rates withou [....] » Read More

Sri Harsha Dintakurti, Speaker at Surgery Conferences
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Sri Harsha Dintakurti, Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom

Hepatic artery aneurysms account for one fifth of splanchnic artery aneurysms and are usually asymptomatic until rupture, at which point, mortality reaches 40% . Appropriate identification can crucially inform intervention options such as endovascular repair or surgical resection [....] » Read More

Varunaen Udayachandran, Speaker at Surgery Conference
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Varunaen Udayachandran, Princess Alexandra Hospital, United Kingdom

Introduction: The management of abscesses has long been incision and drainage. Many hospitals still routinely culture the pus intra-operatively and discharge patients with empirical antibiotics.  Method: This retrospective study in a small district general hospital aims t [....] » Read More

Hassan Imtiaz, Speaker at Surgery Conferences
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Hassan Imtiaz, University Hospitals Dorset, United Kingdom

Introduction: Recent years have seen advances in Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) to colorectal surgery, including Laparoscopic and Robotic. Apart from shorter length of stay for Robotic assisted surgeries, most studies do not demonstrate a clear advantage of one MIS technique ov [....] » Read More

Hassan Imtiaz, Speaker at Surgery Conferences
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Hassan Imtiaz, University Hospitals Dorset, United Kingdom

Introduction: The evolving landscape of surgical education has led to the exploration of alternative models for training environments, including the implementation of Barn-Integrated Operating Rooms (BOR). Early evidence suggests BOR improve theatre efficiency whilst maintaining [....] » Read More

Janvi Patel, Speaker at Surgery Conferences
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Janvi Patel, Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom

Background: Transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach (TOETVA) is a scarless, minimally invasive technique avoiding visible neck incisions. It may improve surgical access in low-resource settings where aesthetic concerns, stigma, or limited wound care impact tre [....] » Read More

Janvi Patel, Speaker at Surgery Conferences
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Janvi Patel, Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom

Background: The transoral endoscopic parathyroidectomy vestibular approach (TOEPVA) is a scarless, minimally invasive technique for parathyroid surgery, mostly indicated in primary hyperparathyroidism. Building on transoral thyroid surgery, TOEPVA offers direct midline acces [....] » Read More

Abbas Merchant, Speaker at Anaesthesia Conferences
Poster Presentation (Virtual)
Abbas Merchant, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, United States

Background: Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are widely used for treating type 2 diabetes and obesity because they induce benefits like glycemic control and weight reduction. However, their further influence on perioperative anesthesia outcomes, such as gastr [....] » Read More

Haashim Rahman, Speaker at Surgery Conferences
Poster Presentation (Virtual)
Haashim Rahman, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, United States

Background: Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are widely used for treating type 2 diabetes and obesity because they induce benefits like glycemic control and weight reduction. However, their further influence on perioperative anesthesia outcomes, such as gastr [....] » Read More

Adnan Ali Hussain Higgi, Speaker at Surgery Conferences
Poster Presentation (Virtual)
Adnan Ali Hussain Higgi, Royal Glamorgan Hospital, United Kingdom

Objectives: This study aimed to assess recurrence rates in incisional hernia repairs, comparing open and laparoscopic approaches, and to evaluate whether recurrence differed with or without the use of prosthetic mesh. A secondary objective was to explore the potential benefits [....] » Read More

Navaneeth Ranjith, Speaker at Surgery Conferences
Poster Presentation (Virtual)
Navaneeth Ranjith, Western Health and Social Care Trust, United Kingdom

Acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) is a life-threatening surgical emergency characterized by sudden interruption of blood flow to the intestines, often resulting in bowel necrosis if not promptly diagnosed and treated. Atrial fibrillation (AF), a common cardiac arrhythmia, significa [....] » Read More

Tamanna Bakshi, Speaker at Surgery Conferences
Poster Presentation (Virtual)
Tamanna Bakshi, The Canberra Hospital, Australia

Acute bowel ischaemia (ABI) is a life-threatening abdominal emergency characterized by sudden interruption of intestinal blood flow, leading to bowel infarction if not rapidly treated. Timely diagnosis and definitive management, particularly revascularization of the affected vasc [....] » Read More

Congke Shu, Speaker at Surgery Conference
Poster Presentation (Virtual)
Congke Shu, Chongqing Orthopedic Hospital, China

Objective: To explore the relevant risk factors for deep venous thrombosis (DVT) of lower limb occurring 3 months after joint replacement surgery. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of 1,782 patients who underwent joint replacement surgery at [....] » Read More

Mostafa Ahmed Abdellah Ahmed, Speaker at Surgery Conferences
Poster Presentation (Virtual)
Mostafa Ahmed Abdellah Ahmed, Frimley Health NHS Foundation, United Kingdom

Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is a widespread malignancy and has high morbidity and mortality rates. Identifying reliable biomarkers can help in improvement of diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment response. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the diagnostic po [....] » Read More

Watsapp