Robotic Lateral Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection (RLPLND) in Rectal Cancer – New Feasibility Study from a European Centre

The role of robotic lateral pelvic lymph node dissection (LPLND) for lateral pelvic nodal disease (LPND) in rectal cancer has yet to be investigated in the Western hemisphere. A recent study aimed to investigate the safety and feasibility of robotic LPLND by utilising a well-established totally robotic TME protocol. Methods: A retrospective study was conducted on…

RCS Eng – Quality Assurance Assessor vacancy

The RCS Eng are seeking Quality Assurance Assessors to assist with accreditation reviews of a number of national and international courses and surgical training providers. You must be experienced in your field and usually a Consultant, Specialist or similarly well-respected surgeon or educationalist. The role will utilise your expertise to help assess courses and educational centres…

RefluxStop(TM) Restores the Body’s Anti-Reflux Barrier (ARB)

RefluxStopTM restores and maintains the position of the body’s natural Anti-Reflux Barrier (ARB) components, allowing it to function normally. Click here to read American Foregut Society’s whitepaper on the Anti-reflux Barrier. With RefluxStopTM, the food passageway is not encircled therefore unpleasant side effects associated with other anti-reflux procedures are kept to a minimum. If left…