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Live-Streamed Robotic Colorectal Cancer Operations Education Surgeons

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Two local patients, David McLoughlin and another unnamed individual, with colorectal cancer consented to have their operations live-streamed into the Cripps Education Centre at Northampton General Hospital to support the education of surgeons. The live-streamed operations formed part of a two-day robotic surgical symposium where consultants, colorectal surgeons, and senior doctors from Northamptonshire, the rest of the UK, and Portugal met and took part in various events, lectures, discussions, and presentations. The event was organized by Mr Jamil Ahmed, UHN's Deputy Director of Medical Education, who is also a consultant colorectal surgeon and lead for robotic colorectal surgery. The live-stream allowed surgeons to see every step of the procedure through the eyes of the surgeon, and take part in discussions during the whole procedure.

Key Takeaways:

  • Two patients with colorectal cancer, David McLoughlin and another unnamed individual, consented to have their operations live-streamed to support the education of surgeons.
  • The live-streamed operations were part of a two-day robotic surgical symposium that brought together consultants, colorectal surgeons, and senior doctors from across the UK and Portugal.
  • The event was organized by Mr Jamil Ahmed, UHN's Deputy Director of Medical Education and a consultant colorectal surgeon, with the aim of teaching complex robotic surgery procedures.
  • The live-stream allowed surgeons to learn from others and gain practical experience, and encouraged discussion and improvements in the field.
  • The procedures were performed by experienced surgeons, including Prof Bill Heald OBE, a renowned expert in colorectal surgery, and Prof Amjad Parvaiz, a Professor of Surgery at Portsmouth University UK.
  • The event received positive feedback from attendees, with many praising the benefits of the live-streaming method.
  • The symposium was attended by over 70 surgeons and surgical registrars, including about 15 members of UHN.
  • The event helped UHN establish itself as a leading centre for colorectal cancer and put it on the map as a hub for robotic surgery education.

Statistics:

  • 2 patients with colorectal cancer consented to have their operations live-streamed.
  • 1 patient, David McLoughlin, was able to go home on October 12 after having his procedure on October 9.
  • 70 surgeons and surgical registrars attended the symposium, including 15 members of UHN.
  • Over 60 consultants attended the event to see the robotic technique being done live.

Sources:

  • "University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) press release: "Two cancer patients give doctors valuable learning experience through live-streamed operation" by [not specified].
  • "UHNNorthants on Twitter: "We are extremely grateful to two of our cancer patients for consenting to have their robotic operations streamed live into the surgical symposium...".

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