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The Association ofSurgeons in Training
ASiT Surgical ConferenceGlasgow SECC | February 27th - March 1st
Conference Proceedings & Oral Abstracts
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President’s Introduction
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ASIT Conference, Glasgow 2015 Programme
Friday 27th February Time SpeakerPre-conference coursesCivic Reception 1800 - 20.30 Prof Frank Dunn (President RCPSG)
Miss Clare Marx (President RCSEng)Mr Vimal Gokani (President ASiT)
Saturday 28th February Time SpeakerRegistration open from 07:30
Lord Provosts's Welcome 08.40 - 08.50 The Lord Provost of Glasgow
President's address 08.50 - 09.00 Mr Vimal Gokani
Opening Session 09.00 - 09.30Who wants great care? Dr Neil BaconQuestion Time - The role / work of the Royal Colleges 09.30 - 10.30
RCSEd Mr Ian RitchieRCSEng Miss Clare MarxRCPSG Prof Frank DunnRCSIEmergency Surgery: Get involved in sorting it out! 10.30 - 10.40 Mr James Kirkby-BottBreak 10.40 - 11.10
The ASiT Lecture session 11.10 - 11.45The GCS: past, present and future Prof Sir Graham Teasdale
The Future of Research 11.45 - 11.55 Mr Aneel BhanguThe Role of the Surgeon Scientist 11.55 - 12.25 Prof Andrew HartWhat Shape is Training? 12.25 - 13.10 Dr. Vicky Osgood
ASiT, Surgery Journal & PLG Foundation Essay Prize Presentations
13.10- 13.20
Networking Lunch 13.10 - 14.20
Surgeon Specific Outcomes - is it all about life and death?
14.20 - 14.30 Ms. Pam Peers
14.30 - 15.00 Professor Baroness Ilora Finlay of Llandaff
Global Surgery & ASiT 15.00 - 15.20ASiT Rwanda Trip 15.00 - 15.10 Miss Rhiannon Harries & Mr Vimal GokaniASiT supported Charity 2015: Mercy Ships 15.10 - 15.20 MercyshipsBreak 15.20 - 15.40
Parallel SessionsSurgical Fellowships 15.40 - 16.30 [Main Auditorium]National Research Collaboratives Session 15.40 - 16.30 [Forth]SARS Session 15.40 - 16.30 [Gala]Sci-Fi Surgery 16.30 - 17.30The future of the robotic revolution Mr Ben ChallacombeThe future of surgical training, wearables - augmented and virtual reality.
Mr Shafi Ahmed
ASiT Annual General Meeting 17.35 - 18.15
ASiT Black-Tie Charity Gala Dinner 18.30 for 20.00Glasgow Science Centre
Sunday 1st March Time SpeakerParallel Sessions 09.00 - 09.45Medical Student Prize Session 09.00 - 09.45 5+1 min (7 papers) [Main Auditorium]Posters of Distinction 09.00 - 09.45 3+1 min (10 papers) [Forth]Women in Surgery 09.00 - 09.45 Mrs Stella Vig, Miss Anna Sharrock [Gala]Parallel SessionsASiT Short Paper Session 09.45 - 10.45 5+1 min (9 papers) [Main Auditorium]Medical Student Parallel Session 09.45 - 11.40 [Forth]SOTA Session 09.45 - 10.45 5+1 min (9 papers) [Gala]
Break 10.45 - 11.05
Surgical Training: The Insiders' Guide…Really 11.05 - 11.40What does JCST do? 11.05 - 11.15 Mr Bill AllumWhat does ISCP v10 do? 11.15 - 11.40 Mr Gareth GriffithsLet's Make Things Better. Together: The Results of the ASiT Surveys
11.40 - 12.00 Mr Ed Fitzgerald, Mr Andi Beamish, Miss Rhiannon Harries
Achieving Excellence 12.00 - 12.30Core Training 12.00 - 12.15 Mrs Stella VigHigher Surgical Training 12.15 - 12.30 Mr Humphrey ScottHow to realise your potential (mentoring) 12.30 - 12.50 Mrs Piriyah Sinclair, Mr. Matt Driver, Mr. Ed Dyson, Mr. Vimal GokaniASiT Medal Presentation Session 12.50 - 13.357 best trainee presentations 5+1 min (6 papers)
Networking Lunch 13.35 - 14.15
You and The Law 14.15 - 15.15New Laws which Will Affect you 14.15 - 14.45 Mr Bertie LeighHow to stay out of trouble 14.45 - 15.15 Mr John MeadParallel Sessions 15.15 - 16.00Surgical Education & Training Prize Session 15.15 - 16.00 5+1 min (7 papers) [Main Auditorium]GlobalSurg 15.15 - 16.00 [Gala 1]Emergency Surgery Consensus Delivery Session 15.15 - 16.00 Mr James Kirkby-Bott [Gala 2]
Break 16.00 - 16.20
National Emergency Laparotomy Audit 16.20 - 16.30 Ms Emma BarrowPrize Presentations 16.30 - 16.50 Incoming ASiT PresidentClosing address 16.50 - 17.00 Incoming ASiT President
Parallel Session - Saturday Time SpeakerҊ3XUH�3URJUHVVҋ��6WUDWHJLHV�IRU�RSWLPLVLQJ�RXWFRPHV�E\�addressing complications in abdominal midline closure Sponsored by Ethicon
13.20 - 14.20 [Main Hall]
Parallel Session - Saturday Time SpeakerSTARSurg Session 12.00 - 15.00 [Gala] Theatre
Parallel Session - Saturday Time SpeakerSurgical Fellowships 15.45 - 16.35 [Main Auditorium]National Research Collaboratives Session 15.45 - 16.35 [Forth] CabaretSARS Session 15.45 - 16.35 5+1 min (7 papers) [Gala] Theatre
Parallel Session - Sunday Time SpeakerMedical Student Prize Session 09.00 - 09.45 5+1 min (7 papers) [Main Auditorium]Posters of Distinction 09.00 - 09.45 3+1 min (10 papers) [Forth] TheatreWomen In Surgery 09.00 - 09.45 Mrs Stella Vig, Miss Anna Sharrock [Gala] Theatre
Parallel Session - Sunday Time SpeakerASiT Short Paper Session 09.45 - 10.45 5+1 min (9 papers) [Main Auditorium]Medical Student Parallel Session 09.45 - 10.00 Attributes of a sucessful surgeon [Forth] Theatre
Mr Dave Bosanquet10:00 - 10:15 Getting Published as a medical student
Mr Will Muirhead10:15 - 10:45 Using AFP (or not) to fuel a career in academic surgery
Mr James Glaseby and Mr Alex Vesy10:45 - 11:40 Why I do What I do'
Various speakers
SOTA Prize Session 09.45 - 10.45 5+1 min (9 papers) [Gala] Theatre
Parallel Session - Sunday Time SpeakerSurgical Training & Education Prize Session 15.15 - 16.00 5+1 min (7 papers) [Main Auditorium]GlobalSurg 15.15 - 16.00 [Gala 1] CabaretEmergency Surgery: Let's Sort it out Shall We? 15.15 - 16.00 Mr James Kirkby-Bott [Gala 2] Cabaret
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ASIT Conference, Glasgow 2015 Programme
Friday 27th February Time SpeakerPre-conference coursesCivic Reception 1800 - 20.30 Prof Frank Dunn (President RCPSG)
Miss Clare Marx (President RCSEng)Mr Vimal Gokani (President ASiT)
Saturday 28th February Time SpeakerRegistration open from 07:30
Lord Provosts's Welcome 08.40 - 08.50 The Lord Provost of Glasgow
President's address 08.50 - 09.00 Mr Vimal Gokani
Opening Session 09.00 - 09.30Who wants great care? Dr Neil BaconQuestion Time - The role / work of the Royal Colleges 09.30 - 10.30
RCSEd Mr Ian RitchieRCSEng Miss Clare MarxRCPSG Prof Frank DunnRCSIEmergency Surgery: Get involved in sorting it out! 10.30 - 10.40 Mr James Kirkby-Bott Break 10.40 - 11.10
The ASiT Lecture session 11.10 - 11.45The GCS: past, present and future Prof Sir Graham Teasdale
The Future of Research 11.45 - 11.55 Mr Aneel BhanguThe Role of the Surgeon Scientist 11.55 - 12.25 Prof Andrew HartWhat Shape is Training? 12.25 - 13.10 Dr Vicky Osgood
ASiT, Surgery Journal & PLG Foundation Essay Prize Presentations
13.10- 13.20
Networking Lunch 13.10 - 14.20
Surgeon Specific Outcomes - is it all about life and death?
14.20 - 14.30 Ms. Pam Peers
14.30 - 15.00 Prof Baroness Ilora Finlay of Llandaff
Global Surgery & ASiT 15.00 - 15.20ASiT Rwanda Trip 15.00 - 15.10 Miss Rhiannon Harries & Mr Vimal GokaniASiT supported Charity 2015: Mercy Ships 15.10 - 15.20 Mercyships Break 15.20 - 15.40
Parallel SessionsSurgical Fellowships 15.40 - 16.30 [Main Auditorium]National Research Collaboratives Session 15.40 - 16.30 [Forth]SARS Session 15.40 - 16.30 [Gala]Sci-Fi Surgery 16.30 - 17.30The future of the robotic revolution Mr Ben ChallacombeThe future of surgical training, wearables - augmented and virtual reality.
Mr Shafi Ahmed
ASiT Annual General Meeting 17.35 - 18.15
ASiT Black-Tie Charity Gala Dinner 18.30 for 20.00Glasgow Science Centre
Sunday 1st March Time SpeakerParallel Sessions 09.00 - 09.45Medical Student Prize Session 09.00 - 09.45 5+1 min (7 papers) [Main Auditorium]Posters of Distinction 09.00 - 09.45 3+1 min (10 papers) [Forth]Women in Surgery 09.00 - 09.45 Mrs Stella Vig, Miss Anna Sharrock [Gala]Parallel SessionsASiT Short Paper Session 09.45 - 10.45 5+1 min (9 papers) [Main Auditorium]Medical Student Parallel Session 09.45 - 11.40 [Forth]SOTA Session 09.45 - 10.45 5+1 min (9 papers) [Gala]
Break 10.45 - 11.05
Surgical Training: The Insiders' Guide…Really 11.05 - 11.40What does JCST do? 11.05 - 11.15 Mr Bill AllumWhat does ISCP v10 do? 11.15 - 11.40 Mr Gareth GriffithsLet's Make Things Better. Together: The Results of the ASiT Surveys
11.40 - 12.00 Mr Ed Fitzgerald, Mr Andi Beamish, Miss Rhiannon Harries
Achieving Excellence 12.00 - 12.30Core Training 12.00 - 12.15 Mrs Stella VigHigher Surgical Training 12.15 - 12.30 Mr Humphrey ScottHow to realise your potential (mentoring) 12.30 - 12.50 Mrs Piriyah Sinclair, Mr Matt Driver, Mr Ed Dyson, Mr Vimal GokaniASiT Medal Presentation Session 12.50 - 13.357 best trainee presentations 5+1 min (6 papers)
Networking Lunch 13.35 - 14.15
You and The Law 14.15 - 15.15New Laws which Will Affect you 14.15 - 14.45 Mr Bertie LeighHow to stay out of trouble 14.45 - 15.15 Mr John MeadParallel Sessions 15.15 - 16.00Surgical Education & Training Prize Session 15.15 - 16.00 5+1 min (7 papers) [Main Auditorium]GlobalSurg 15.15 - 16.00 [Gala 1]Emergency Surgery Consensus Delivery Session 15.15 - 16.00 Mr James Kirkby-Bott [Gala 2]
Break 16.00 - 16.20
National Emergency Laparotomy Audit 16.20 - 16.30 Ms Emma BarrowPrize Presentations 16.30 - 16.50 Incoming ASiT PresidentClosing address 16.50 - 17.00 Incoming ASiT President
Parallel Session - Saturday Time SpeakerҊ3XUH�3URJUHVVҋ��6WUDWHJLHV�IRU�RSWLPLVLQJ�RXWFRPHV�E\�addressing complications in abdominal midline closure Sponsored by Ethicon
13.20 - 14.20 [Main Hall]
Parallel Session - Saturday Time SpeakerSTARSurg Session 12.00 - 15.00 [Gala] Theatre
Parallel Session - Saturday Time SpeakerSurgical Fellowships 15.45 - 16.35 [Main Auditorium]National Research Collaboratives Session 15.45 - 16.35 [Forth] CabaretSARS Session 15.45 - 16.35 5+1 min (7 papers) [Gala] Theatre
Parallel Session - Sunday Time SpeakerMedical Student Prize Session 09.00 - 09.45 5+1 min (7 papers) [Main Auditorium]Posters of Distinction 09.00 - 09.45 3+1 min (10 papers) [Forth] TheatreWomen In Surgery 09.00 - 09.45 Mrs Stella Vig, Miss Anna Sharrock [Gala] Theatre
Parallel Session - Sunday Time SpeakerASiT Short Paper Session 09.45 - 10.45 5+1 min (9 papers) [Main Auditorium]Medical Student Parallel Session 09.45 - 10.00 Attributes of a sucessful surgeon [Forth] Theatre
Mr Dave Bosanquet10:00 - 10:15 Getting Published as a medical student
Mr Will Muirhead10:15 - 10:45 Using AFP (or not) to fuel a career in academic surgery
Mr James Glasbey and Mr Alex Vesey10:45 - 11:40 Why I do What I do'
Various speakers
SOTA Prize Session 09.45 - 10.45 5+1 min (9 papers) [Gala] Theatre
Parallel Session - Sunday Time SpeakerSurgical Training & Education Prize Session 15.15 - 16.00 5+1 min (7 papers) [Main Auditorium]GlobalSurg 15.15 - 16.00 [Gala 1] CabaretEmergency Surgery: Let's Sort it out Shall We? 15.15 - 16.00 Mr James Kirkby-Bott [Gala 2] Cabaret
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ASiT Conference Programme
ASIT Conference, Glasgow 2015 Programme
Friday 27th February Time SpeakerPre-conference coursesCivic Reception 1800 - 20.30 Prof Frank Dunn (President RCPSG)
Miss Clare Marx (President RCSEng)Mr Vimal Gokani (President ASiT)
Saturday 28th February Time SpeakerRegistration open from 07:30
Lord Provosts's Welcome 08.40 - 08.50 The Lord Provost of Glasgow
President's address 08.50 - 09.00 Mr Vimal Gokani
Opening Session 09.00 - 09.30Who wants great care? Dr Neil BaconQuestion Time - The role / work of the Royal Colleges 09.30 - 10.30
RCSEd Mr Ian RitchieRCSEng Miss Clare MarxRCPSG Prof Frank DunnRCSIEmergency Surgery: Get involved in sorting it out! 10.30 - 10.40 Mr James Kirkby-Bott Break 10.40 - 11.10
The ASiT Lecture session 11.10 - 11.45The GCS: past, present and future Prof Sir Graham Teasdale
The Future of Research 11.45 - 11.55 Mr Aneel BhanguThe Role of the Surgeon Scientist 11.55 - 12.25 Prof Andrew HartWhat Shape is Training? 12.25 - 13.10 Dr Vicky Osgood
ASiT, Surgery Journal & PLG Foundation Essay Prize Presentations
13.10- 13.20
Networking Lunch 13.10 - 14.20
Surgeon Specific Outcomes - is it all about life and death?
14.20 - 14.30 Ms. Pam Peers
14.30 - 15.00 Prof Baroness Ilora Finlay of Llandaff
Global Surgery & ASiT 15.00 - 15.20ASiT Rwanda Trip 15.00 - 15.10 Miss Rhiannon Harries & Mr Vimal GokaniASiT supported Charity 2015: Mercy Ships 15.10 - 15.20 Mercyships Break 15.20 - 15.40
Parallel SessionsSurgical Fellowships 15.40 - 16.30 [Main Auditorium]National Research Collaboratives Session 15.40 - 16.30 [Forth]SARS Session 15.40 - 16.30 [Gala]Sci-Fi Surgery 16.30 - 17.30The future of the robotic revolution Mr Ben ChallacombeThe future of surgical training, wearables - augmented and virtual reality.
Mr Shafi Ahmed
ASiT Annual General Meeting 17.35 - 18.15
ASiT Black-Tie Charity Gala Dinner 18.30 for 20.00Glasgow Science Centre
Sunday 1st March Time SpeakerParallel Sessions 09.00 - 09.45Medical Student Prize Session 09.00 - 09.45 5+1 min (7 papers) [Main Auditorium]Posters of Distinction 09.00 - 09.45 3+1 min (10 papers) [Forth]Women in Surgery 09.00 - 09.45 Mrs Stella Vig, Miss Anna Sharrock [Gala]Parallel SessionsASiT Short Paper Session 09.45 - 10.45 5+1 min (9 papers) [Main Auditorium]Medical Student Parallel Session 09.45 - 11.40 [Forth]SOTA Session 09.45 - 10.45 5+1 min (9 papers) [Gala]
Break 10.45 - 11.05
Surgical Training: The Insiders' Guide…Really 11.05 - 11.40What does JCST do? 11.05 - 11.15 Mr Bill AllumWhat does ISCP v10 do? 11.15 - 11.40 Mr Gareth GriffithsLet's Make Things Better. Together: The Results of the ASiT Surveys
11.40 - 12.00 Mr Ed Fitzgerald, Mr Andi Beamish, Miss Rhiannon Harries
Achieving Excellence 12.00 - 12.30Core Training 12.00 - 12.15 Mrs Stella VigHigher Surgical Training 12.15 - 12.30 Mr Humphrey ScottHow to realise your potential (mentoring) 12.30 - 12.50 Mrs Piriyah Sinclair, Mr Matt Driver, Mr Ed Dyson, Mr Vimal GokaniASiT Medal Presentation Session 12.50 - 13.357 best trainee presentations 5+1 min (6 papers)
Networking Lunch 13.35 - 14.15
You and The Law 14.15 - 15.15New Laws which Will Affect you 14.15 - 14.45 Mr Bertie LeighHow to stay out of trouble 14.45 - 15.15 Mr John MeadParallel Sessions 15.15 - 16.00Surgical Education & Training Prize Session 15.15 - 16.00 5+1 min (7 papers) [Main Auditorium]GlobalSurg 15.15 - 16.00 [Gala 1]Emergency Surgery Consensus Delivery Session 15.15 - 16.00 Mr James Kirkby-Bott [Gala 2]
Break 16.00 - 16.20
National Emergency Laparotomy Audit 16.20 - 16.30 Ms Emma BarrowPrize Presentations 16.30 - 16.50 Incoming ASiT PresidentClosing address 16.50 - 17.00 Incoming ASiT President
Parallel Session - Saturday Time SpeakerҊ3XUH�3URJUHVVҋ��6WUDWHJLHV�IRU�RSWLPLVLQJ�RXWFRPHV�E\�addressing complications in abdominal midline closure Sponsored by Ethicon
13.20 - 14.20 [Main Hall]
Parallel Session - Saturday Time SpeakerSTARSurg Session 12.00 - 15.00 [Gala] Theatre
Parallel Session - Saturday Time SpeakerSurgical Fellowships 15.45 - 16.35 [Main Auditorium]National Research Collaboratives Session 15.45 - 16.35 [Forth] CabaretSARS Session 15.45 - 16.35 5+1 min (7 papers) [Gala] Theatre
Parallel Session - Sunday Time SpeakerMedical Student Prize Session 09.00 - 09.45 5+1 min (7 papers) [Main Auditorium]Posters of Distinction 09.00 - 09.45 3+1 min (10 papers) [Forth] TheatreWomen In Surgery 09.00 - 09.45 Mrs Stella Vig, Miss Anna Sharrock [Gala] Theatre
Parallel Session - Sunday Time SpeakerASiT Short Paper Session 09.45 - 10.45 5+1 min (9 papers) [Main Auditorium]Medical Student Parallel Session 09.45 - 10.00 Attributes of a sucessful surgeon [Forth] Theatre
Mr Dave Bosanquet10:00 - 10:15 Getting Published as a medical student
Mr Will Muirhead10:15 - 10:45 Using AFP (or not) to fuel a career in academic surgery
Mr James Glasbey and Mr Alex Vesey10:45 - 11:40 Why I do What I do'
Various speakers
SOTA Prize Session 09.45 - 10.45 5+1 min (9 papers) [Gala] Theatre
Parallel Session - Sunday Time SpeakerSurgical Training & Education Prize Session 15.15 - 16.00 5+1 min (7 papers) [Main Auditorium]GlobalSurg 15.15 - 16.00 [Gala 1] CabaretEmergency Surgery: Let's Sort it out Shall We? 15.15 - 16.00 Mr James Kirkby-Bott [Gala 2] Cabaret
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ASiT Conference Parallel Sessions
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ASIT Conference, Glasgow 2015 Programme
Friday 27th February Time SpeakerPre-conference coursesCivic Reception 1800 - 20.30 Prof Frank Dunn (President RCPSG)
Miss Clare Marx (President RCSEng)Mr Vimal Gokani (President ASiT)
Saturday 28th February Time SpeakerRegistration open from 07:30
Lord Provosts's Welcome 08.40 - 08.50 The Lord Provost of Glasgow
President's address 08.50 - 09.00 Mr Vimal Gokani
Opening Session 09.00 - 09.30Who wants great care? Dr Neil BaconQuestion Time - The role / work of the Royal Colleges 09.30 - 10.30
RCSEd Mr Ian RitchieRCSEng Miss Clare MarxRCPSG Prof Frank DunnRCSIEmergency Surgery: Get involved in sorting it out! 10.30 - 10.40 Mr James Kirkby-Bott Break 10.40 - 11.10
The ASiT Lecture session 11.10 - 11.45The GCS: past, present and future Prof Sir Graham Teasdale
The Future of Research 11.45 - 11.55 Mr Aneel BhanguThe Role of the Surgeon Scientist 11.55 - 12.25 Prof Andrew HartWhat Shape is Training? 12.25 - 13.10 Dr Vicky Osgood
ASiT, Surgery Journal & PLG Foundation Essay Prize Presentations
13.10- 13.20
Networking Lunch 13.10 - 14.20
Surgeon Specific Outcomes - is it all about life and death?
14.20 - 14.30 Ms. Pam Peers
14.30 - 15.00 Prof Baroness Ilora Finlay of Llandaff
Global Surgery & ASiT 15.00 - 15.20ASiT Rwanda Trip 15.00 - 15.10 Miss Rhiannon Harries & Mr Vimal GokaniASiT supported Charity 2015: Mercy Ships 15.10 - 15.20 Mercyships Break 15.20 - 15.40
Parallel SessionsSurgical Fellowships 15.40 - 16.30 [Main Auditorium]National Research Collaboratives Session 15.40 - 16.30 [Forth]SARS Session 15.40 - 16.30 [Gala]Sci-Fi Surgery 16.30 - 17.30The future of the robotic revolution Mr Ben ChallacombeThe future of surgical training, wearables - augmented and virtual reality.
Mr Shafi Ahmed
ASiT Annual General Meeting 17.35 - 18.15
ASiT Black-Tie Charity Gala Dinner 18.30 for 20.00Glasgow Science Centre
Sunday 1st March Time SpeakerParallel Sessions 09.00 - 09.45Medical Student Prize Session 09.00 - 09.45 5+1 min (7 papers) [Main Auditorium]Posters of Distinction 09.00 - 09.45 3+1 min (10 papers) [Forth]Women in Surgery 09.00 - 09.45 Mrs Stella Vig, Miss Anna Sharrock [Gala]Parallel SessionsASiT Short Paper Session 09.45 - 10.45 5+1 min (9 papers) [Main Auditorium]Medical Student Parallel Session 09.45 - 11.40 [Forth]SOTA Session 09.45 - 10.45 5+1 min (9 papers) [Gala]
Break 10.45 - 11.05
Surgical Training: The Insiders' Guide…Really 11.05 - 11.40What does JCST do? 11.05 - 11.15 Mr Bill AllumWhat does ISCP v10 do? 11.15 - 11.40 Mr Gareth GriffithsLet's Make Things Better. Together: The Results of the ASiT Surveys
11.40 - 12.00 Mr Ed Fitzgerald, Mr Andi Beamish, Miss Rhiannon Harries
Achieving Excellence 12.00 - 12.30Core Training 12.00 - 12.15 Mrs Stella VigHigher Surgical Training 12.15 - 12.30 Mr Humphrey ScottHow to realise your potential (mentoring) 12.30 - 12.50 Mrs Piriyah Sinclair, Mr Matt Driver, Mr Ed Dyson, Mr Vimal GokaniASiT Medal Presentation Session 12.50 - 13.357 best trainee presentations 5+1 min (6 papers)
Networking Lunch 13.35 - 14.15
You and The Law 14.15 - 15.15New Laws which Will Affect you 14.15 - 14.45 Mr Bertie LeighHow to stay out of trouble 14.45 - 15.15 Mr John MeadParallel Sessions 15.15 - 16.00Surgical Education & Training Prize Session 15.15 - 16.00 5+1 min (7 papers) [Main Auditorium]GlobalSurg 15.15 - 16.00 [Gala 1]Emergency Surgery Consensus Delivery Session 15.15 - 16.00 Mr James Kirkby-Bott [Gala 2]
Break 16.00 - 16.20
National Emergency Laparotomy Audit 16.20 - 16.30 Ms Emma BarrowPrize Presentations 16.30 - 16.50 Incoming ASiT PresidentClosing address 16.50 - 17.00 Incoming ASiT President
Parallel Session - Saturday Time SpeakerҊ3XUH�3URJUHVVҋ��6WUDWHJLHV�IRU�RSWLPLVLQJ�RXWFRPHV�E\�addressing complications in abdominal midline closure Sponsored by Ethicon
13.20 - 14.20 [Main Hall]
Parallel Session - Saturday Time SpeakerSTARSurg Session 12.00 - 15.00 [Gala] Theatre
Parallel Session - Saturday Time SpeakerSurgical Fellowships 15.45 - 16.35 [Main Auditorium]National Research Collaboratives Session 15.45 - 16.35 [Forth] CabaretSARS Session 15.45 - 16.35 5+1 min (7 papers) [Gala] Theatre
Parallel Session - Sunday Time SpeakerMedical Student Prize Session 09.00 - 09.45 5+1 min (7 papers) [Main Auditorium]Posters of Distinction 09.00 - 09.45 3+1 min (10 papers) [Forth] TheatreWomen In Surgery 09.00 - 09.45 Mrs Stella Vig, Miss Anna Sharrock [Gala] Theatre
Parallel Session - Sunday Time SpeakerASiT Short Paper Session 09.45 - 10.45 5+1 min (9 papers) [Main Auditorium]Medical Student Parallel Session 09.45 - 10.00 Attributes of a sucessful surgeon [Forth] Theatre
Mr Dave Bosanquet10:00 - 10:15 Getting Published as a medical student
Mr Will Muirhead10:15 - 10:45 Using AFP (or not) to fuel a career in academic surgery
Mr James Glasbey and Mr Alex Vesey10:45 - 11:40 Why I do What I do'
Various speakers
SOTA Prize Session 09.45 - 10.45 5+1 min (9 papers) [Gala] Theatre
Parallel Session - Sunday Time SpeakerSurgical Training & Education Prize Session 15.15 - 16.00 5+1 min (7 papers) [Main Auditorium]GlobalSurg 15.15 - 16.00 [Gala 1] CabaretEmergency Surgery: Let's Sort it out Shall We? 15.15 - 16.00 Mr James Kirkby-Bott [Gala 2] Cabaret
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ASiT Statistics for Surgeons
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ASiT Pre-Conference CoursesVenues
ASiT Core Laparoscopic Skills Course
ASiT Basic Skills in Vascular Surgery Course
ASiT Foundation Skills in Orthopaedics Course
ASiT Introductory Neurosurgical Skills Course
Beardmore Centre for Health ScienceGolden Jubilee National HospitalBeardmore StreetClydebankG81 4SA
T: 0141 951 5000 (contact Roisin Houston)
ASiT Mentoring Course
ASiT/ RCSEng Leadership Course
RCSEd Non-Technical Skills in Surgery (NOTSS) Workshop For Trainees
ASiT/SARS Research Skills Course
ASiT Statistics for Surgeons
Seminar Rooms 1 - 6Stobhill Hospital133 Balornock RoadGlasgowG21 3UW
T: 0141 201 3000
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ASiT MedalSARS / ASiT Academic & Research Surgery PrizeASGBI / ASiT Short Paper PrizeASiT / Ethicon Surgical Education PrizeID Medical/ ASiT Medical Student PrizeRCSEng / ASiT Poster Presentation PrizeIJS Case Report PrizesASiT PLG Patient Safety Prize
TeachMeAnatomy.com Poster of Distinction Prize
Surgical Specialty Trainee PrizesOrthopaedic Research UK PrizeBASO~The Association of Cancer Surgery PrizeAUGIS Trainee Prize
ALSGBI Trainee Prize
Specialty Trainee Group PrizesASiT-AOT PrizeASiT-Rouleaux Club PrizeASiT-SURG PrizeASiT-PLASTA PrizeASiT-Dukes’ Club / ACPGBI PrizeASiT-Mammary Fold PrizeASiT-BNTA PrizeASiT-BAOMS PrizeASiT-Carrel Club Prize
ASiT-SOTA- Surgical Oncology Trainees Association Prize
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ASiT Conference Trainee Prizes
ASiT has again worked hard to organise a range of prestigious awards for the Annual Con-
ference. The following will be awarded to the best abstracts in their respective categories.
ASiT Medal
Sponsored by Ansell, ASiT’s most prestigious prize is awarded to the best
presentation from a surgical trainee. This is selected from the highest scoring
abstracts delivered as part of the ASiT Medal oral presentation session. The winner is presented
with the ASiT Medal and invited to present their work in the ASiT Session at the Association of
Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland International Surgical Congress.
SARS / ASIT Academic & Research Surgery Prize
Awarded in conjunction with the Society of Academic and Research Surgery, this sur-
gical trainee prize rewards high quality clinical and basic science research. The prize
winner is selected following the SARS oral presentation session, and is judged by members of the
SARS Council in conjunction with ASiT. The winner is invited to present their work in the ASiT
Session at the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland International Surgical Con-
gress.
ASGBI / ASiT Short Paper Prize
Awarded in conjunction with the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland,
this rewards the best oral presentation not qualifying for the ASiT Medal or the SARS/
ASIT Academic & Research Surgery Prize. The prize is awarded to the surgical trainee
giving the best presentation in this session. The winner is invited to present their work in
the ASiT Session at the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland Interna-
tional Surgical Congress, and receives complimentary registration for the meeting.
ASiT / Elsevier Medical Student Prize
The highest scoring abstracts with an undergraduate medical student as the first au-
thor are selected for the prestigious medical student prize presentation session. The
prize is awarded to the medical student giving the best presentation in this session.
ASiT / Royal College of Surgeons of England Poster Prize
Sponsored by the Royal College of Surgeons of England, this prestigeous
prize is awarded to the highest scoring poster presented at the ASiT Confer-
ence. All abstracts selected for presentation as posters are assessed and
marked over the course of the weekend. The ASiT / RCSEng Poster Presentation Prize of £200 is
awarded to the highest scoring authors.
IJS Case Report Prizes
Awarded in conjunction with the ASiT-affiliated International Journal of Surgery (IJS),
these prizes reward the two best surgical case reports presented at the ASiT Confer-
ence. Elsevier's new PubMed-indexed online surgical journal International Journal of
Surgery Case Reports is a companion journal to the IJS, and is dedicated to publish-
ing case reports only. The winners will be invited to submit their full case reports for
publication in IJS Case Reports, and pending successful peer-review the £250+ pub-
lication fee will be waived.
ASiT / Ethicon Surgical Education Prize
Awarded in conjunction with our Platinum Partner Ethicon, ASiT’s Surgical
Education Prize was established in 2012 and is awarded to the best training related presentation
from a surgical trainee. This is selected from the highest scoring abstracts delivered in the oral
presentation session. The winner is presented with £200 and invited to present their work in the
ASiT Session at the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland International Surgical
Congress.
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ASiT Conference Trainee Prizes
ASiT has again worked hard to organise a range of prestigious awards for the Annual Con-
ference. The following will be awarded to the best abstracts in their respective categories.
ASiT Medal
Sponsored by Ansell, ASiT’s most prestigious prize is awarded to the best
presentation from a surgical trainee. This is selected from the highest scoring
abstracts delivered as part of the ASiT Medal oral presentation session. The winner is presented
with the ASiT Medal and invited to present their work in the ASiT Session at the Association of
Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland International Surgical Congress.
SARS / ASIT Academic & Research Surgery Prize
Awarded in conjunction with the Society of Academic and Research Surgery, this sur-
gical trainee prize rewards high quality clinical and basic science research. The prize
winner is selected following the SARS oral presentation session, and is judged by members of the
SARS Council in conjunction with ASiT. The winner is invited to present their work in the ASiT
Session at the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland International Surgical Con-
gress.
ASGBI / ASiT Short Paper Prize
Awarded in conjunction with the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland,
this rewards the best oral presentation not qualifying for the ASiT Medal or the SARS/
ASIT Academic & Research Surgery Prize. The prize is awarded to the surgical trainee
giving the best presentation in this session. The winner is invited to present their work in
the ASiT Session at the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland Interna-
tional Surgical Congress, and receives complimentary registration for the meeting.
ASiT / Elsevier Medical Student Prize
The highest scoring abstracts with an undergraduate medical student as the first au-
thor are selected for the prestigious medical student prize presentation session. The
prize is awarded to the medical student giving the best presentation in this session.
ASiT / Royal College of Surgeons of England Poster Prize
Sponsored by the Royal College of Surgeons of England, this prestigeous
prize is awarded to the highest scoring poster presented at the ASiT Confer-
ence. All abstracts selected for presentation as posters are assessed and
marked over the course of the weekend. The ASiT / RCSEng Poster Presentation Prize of £200 is
awarded to the highest scoring authors.
IJS Case Report Prizes
Awarded in conjunction with the ASiT-affiliated International Journal of Surgery (IJS),
these prizes reward the two best surgical case reports presented at the ASiT Confer-
ence. Elsevier's new PubMed-indexed online surgical journal International Journal of
Surgery Case Reports is a companion journal to the IJS, and is dedicated to publish-
ing case reports only. The winners will be invited to submit their full case reports for
publication in IJS Case Reports, and pending successful peer-review the £250+ pub-
lication fee will be waived.
ASiT / Ethicon Surgical Education Prize
Awarded in conjunction with our Platinum Partner Ethicon, ASiT’s Surgical
Education Prize was established in 2012 and is awarded to the best training related presentation
from a surgical trainee. This is selected from the highest scoring abstracts delivered in the oral
presentation session. The winner is presented with £200 and invited to present their work in the
ASiT Session at the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland International Surgical
Congress.
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ASiT Conference Trainee Prizes
ASiT has again worked hard to organise a range of prestigious awards for the Annual Con-
ference. The following will be awarded to the best abstracts in their respective categories.
ASiT Medal
Sponsored by Ansell, ASiT’s most prestigious prize is awarded to the best
presentation from a surgical trainee. This is selected from the highest scoring
abstracts delivered as part of the ASiT Medal oral presentation session. The winner is presented
with the ASiT Medal and invited to present their work in the ASiT Session at the Association of
Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland International Surgical Congress.
SARS / ASIT Academic & Research Surgery Prize
Awarded in conjunction with the Society of Academic and Research Surgery, this sur-
gical trainee prize rewards high quality clinical and basic science research. The prize
winner is selected following the SARS oral presentation session, and is judged by members of the
SARS Council in conjunction with ASiT. The winner is invited to present their work in the ASiT
Session at the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland International Surgical Con-
gress.
ASGBI / ASiT Short Paper Prize
Awarded in conjunction with the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland,
this rewards the best oral presentation not qualifying for the ASiT Medal or the SARS/
ASIT Academic & Research Surgery Prize. The prize is awarded to the surgical trainee
giving the best presentation in this session. The winner is invited to present their work in
the ASiT Session at the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland Interna-
tional Surgical Congress, and receives complimentary registration for the meeting.
ASiT / Elsevier Medical Student Prize
The highest scoring abstracts with an undergraduate medical student as the first au-
thor are selected for the prestigious medical student prize presentation session. The
prize is awarded to the medical student giving the best presentation in this session.
ASiT / Royal College of Surgeons of England Poster Prize
Sponsored by the Royal College of Surgeons of England, this prestigeous
prize is awarded to the highest scoring poster presented at the ASiT Confer-
ence. All abstracts selected for presentation as posters are assessed and
marked over the course of the weekend. The ASiT / RCSEng Poster Presentation Prize of £200 is
awarded to the highest scoring authors.
IJS Case Report Prizes
Awarded in conjunction with the ASiT-affiliated International Journal of Surgery (IJS),
these prizes reward the two best surgical case reports presented at the ASiT Confer-
ence. Elsevier's new PubMed-indexed online surgical journal International Journal of
Surgery Case Reports is a companion journal to the IJS, and is dedicated to publish-
ing case reports only. The winners will be invited to submit their full case reports for
publication in IJS Case Reports, and pending successful peer-review the £250+ pub-
lication fee will be waived.
ASiT / Ethicon Surgical Education Prize
Awarded in conjunction with our Platinum Partner Ethicon, ASiT’s Surgical
Education Prize was established in 2012 and is awarded to the best training related presentation
from a surgical trainee. This is selected from the highest scoring abstracts delivered in the oral
presentation session. The winner is presented with £200 and invited to present their work in the
ASiT Session at the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland International Surgical
Congress.
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ASiT Surgical Specialty Prizes
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2UWKRSDHGLF�5HVHDUFK�8.�3UL]H�Orthopaedic Research UK is an independent research charity in the field of orthopaedic science. It was founded in 1989 by an orthopaedic surgeon, Mr Ronald Furlong, FRCS, and was previously known as the Furlong Research Charitable Foundation. The objectives of the Charity include the advancement of medical education and research. In particular the advancement of orthopaedic knowledge by funding research and training, along with encouraging co-operation between surgeons, scientists and engineers working in the orthopaedic field. Orthopaedic Research UK has established its rightful place as one of the most important names in orthopaedic research in the UK. This prize will be awarded for the best orthopaedic related abstract submitted to the ASiT Conference. The winner will receive £150 and a certificate from ORUK.
BASO~The Association for Cancer Surgery Prize��BASO~The Association for Cancer Surgery speaks as an umbrella organisation for surgical specialties treating people with malignant diseases. Their mission statement is to promote the science and art of cancer surgery, for the benefit of the patient, and to encourage and showcase cancer research for public good. The Association represents surgeons and their centres across the United Kingdom & Ireland. It owns, with the European organisation, ESSO, the European Journal of Surgical Oncology, EJSO – its highly respected research journal. Almost 800 surgeons and affiliated colleagues comprise the BASO ~ ACS membership. The BASO~ACS Trainee Prize will be awarded for the best abstract relating to the "science and practice of cancer surgery". The winner will receive £200.
AUGIS Trainee Prize The objectives of the Association of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeons (AUGIS) of Great Britain and Ireland are to improve the delivery, results and outcome of conditions of the oesophagus, stomach, duodenum, pancreas, liver and biliary tract requiring surgical treatment. The prize will be awarded for the best upper GI surgery related abstract submitted to the ASiT conference. The winner will receive £100 17 (ASiT logo)
2UWKRSDHGLF�5HVHDUFK�8.�3UL]H�Orthopaedic Research UK is an independent research charity in the field of orthopaedic science. It was founded in 1989 by an orthopaedic surgeon, Mr Ronald Furlong, FRCS, and was previously known as the Furlong Research Charitable Foundation. The objectives of the Charity include the advancement of medical education and research. In particular the advancement of orthopaedic knowledge by funding research and training, along with encouraging co-operation between surgeons, scientists and engineers working in the orthopaedic field. Orthopaedic Research UK has established its rightful place as one of the most important names in orthopaedic research in the UK. This prize will be awarded for the best orthopaedic related abstract submitted to the ASiT Conference. The winner will receive £150 and a certificate from ORUK.
BASO~The Association for Cancer Surgery Prize��BASO~The Association for Cancer Surgery speaks as an umbrella organisation for surgical specialties treating people with malignant diseases. Their mission statement is to promote the science and art of cancer surgery, for the benefit of the patient, and to encourage and showcase cancer research for public good. The Association represents surgeons and their centres across the United Kingdom & Ireland. It owns, with the European organisation, ESSO, the European Journal of Surgical Oncology, EJSO – its highly respected research journal. Almost 800 surgeons and affiliated colleagues comprise the BASO ~ ACS membership. The BASO~ACS Trainee Prize will be awarded for the best abstract relating to the "science and practice of cancer surgery". The winner will receive £200.
AUGIS Trainee Prize The objectives of the Association of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeons (AUGIS) of Great Britain and Ireland are to improve the delivery, results and outcome of conditions of the oesophagus, stomach, duodenum, pancreas, liver and biliary tract requiring surgical treatment. The prize will be awarded for the best upper GI surgery related abstract submitted to the ASiT conference. The winner will receive £100 17 (ASiT logo)
2UWKRSDHGLF�5HVHDUFK�8.�3UL]H�Orthopaedic Research UK is an independent research charity in the field of orthopaedic science. It was founded in 1989 by an orthopaedic surgeon, Mr Ronald Furlong, FRCS, and was previously known as the Furlong Research Charitable Foundation. The objectives of the Charity include the advancement of medical education and research. In particular the advancement of orthopaedic knowledge by funding research and training, along with encouraging co-operation between surgeons, scientists and engineers working in the orthopaedic field. Orthopaedic Research UK has established its rightful place as one of the most important names in orthopaedic research in the UK. This prize will be awarded for the best orthopaedic related abstract submitted to the ASiT Conference. The winner will receive £150 and a certificate from ORUK.
BASO~The Association for Cancer Surgery Prize��BASO~The Association for Cancer Surgery speaks as an umbrella organisation for surgical specialties treating people with malignant diseases. Their mission statement is to promote the science and art of cancer surgery, for the benefit of the patient, and to encourage and showcase cancer research for public good. The Association represents surgeons and their centres across the United Kingdom & Ireland. It owns, with the European organisation, ESSO, the European Journal of Surgical Oncology, EJSO – its highly respected research journal. Almost 800 surgeons and affiliated colleagues comprise the BASO ~ ACS membership. The BASO~ACS Trainee Prize will be awarded for the best abstract relating to the "science and practice of cancer surgery". The winner will receive £200.
AUGIS Trainee Prize The objectives of the Association of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeons (AUGIS) of Great Britain and Ireland are to improve the delivery, results and outcome of conditions of the oesophagus, stomach, duodenum, pancreas, liver and biliary tract requiring surgical treatment. The prize will be awarded for the best upper GI surgery related abstract submitted to the ASiT conference. The winner will receive £100
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ETHICON Products are delighted to be Platinum sponsors of ASiT once again in 2015.
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�ETHICON Products are delighted to be Platinum sponsors of ASiT once again in 2013. �
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For more information on the STEPS, SORTED and Laparoscopic Colorectal training pathways, please contact your local representative or Specialist. �
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Wesleyan Medical Sickness specialises in providing financial planning services for the medical profession. Our Financial Consultants are trained to understand the specific needs of hospital doctors and are dedicated to helping you plan for a more secure financial future.
We understand that doctors have a unique career path with different financial needs at every stage. As your financial circumstances change, so will our recommendations and we work hard to understand the issues that affect your career.
Working hard - Throughout your career as a hospital doctor, people are constantly asking you for advice, but when do you get the chance to talk to a specialist about what you need? Our Financial Consult- ants can help with your professional and personal financial needs.
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x Insurance* * Home, motor and travel insurance is arranged by Wesleyan for Professionals. Deposit accounts, loans and savings are provided by Wesleyan Bank. To arrange a no-obligation financial review call 0808 100 1884 or visit www.wesleyan.co.uk to find your local Financial Consultant.
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The Royal College of Surgeons of England is a standard setting body for Surgery in the UK. We support trainees throughout their careers from pre-medical students through to retiring consultants. We are able to provide information and guidance on Courses and Careers in Surgery.
The Education department at the RCS run a number of courses across the UK for Medical Students upwards including a number of speciality courses.
The Opportunities in Surgery Team provide careers support and advice to all groups and oversee the Women in Surgery and Affiliates projects on behalf of the RCS.
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�The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow is the only multidisciplinary Royal College in the UK.
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Mr Shafi Ahmed
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Mr Bill Allum
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Dr Neil Bacon
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ASiT Conference Speaker Biographies
Mr Aneel Bhangu
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Mr Benjamin J Challacombe
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Emma Davies
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Mr Gareth Griffiths
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Mr James Kirkby-Bott
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Miss Clare Marx
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Mr Paul Sutton
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Mr Sai Prasad
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Mr Muhammad Quraishi
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Mr Stephen Holtham
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Mr Shafi Ahmed
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ASiT Oral Presentation Prize AbstractsASiT Medal 1
To evaluate the effect of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy on the hearing outcome in patients with Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss.
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ASiT Oral Presentation Prize AbstractsASiT Medal 4
Exploring the tumour stroma macrophages to identify responders to radiotherapy in locally advanced rectal cancer.
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Optimisation of Biomaterial Surfaces for Next Generation Neurosurgical Implants.
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Head and Neck Cancer detection: The efficacy of the 2-week-wait Referral pathway
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ASiT Oral Presentation Prize AbstractsASiT Medal 7
A prospective study of CART, Chromogranin A, Chromogranin B and Pancreatic Polypeptide in the diagnosis of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours
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ASiT Oral Presentation Prize AbstractsEducation and Training 3
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A prognostic indicator in rectal cancer surgery: Lymph node ratio in neo-adjuvant chemo-radiotherapy (CRTx)
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Mortality and infection associated with External Ventricular Drains (EVD) in a Regional Neurosurgical Unit.
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Opportunity for Cardiovascular Risk Factor Reduction in AAA Surveillance Programs: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Cardiovascular Mortality in Patients with Small AAA
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Incidence and outcomes of Polyomavirus infection in 639 kidney transplant recipients: are high immunological risk characteristics more relevant than specific induction or maintenance immunosuppressive regimens?
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Expression patterns of Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor proteins in early gastric cancer
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Patterns of disease persistence and recurrence in re-operative parathyroidectomy.
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Is The Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy Score An Appropriate Tool To Inform Clinical Decision-Making? A National Multi-Institutional External Validation Study.
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Indications and outcomes for 100 patients managed with a pectoralis major flap within a UK maxillofacial unit.
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Systematic review and meta-analysis of outcome following trainee versus expert performed appendicectomy
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ClydeAuditorium
3,000
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-G,1,3+4
2,285(m
2 )41.5x39.0x26.0(m)
24,587(sqft)
136’2”x127’10”x85’3”
Clyde(G)
1,183
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Clyde(G+1)
1,951
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2,561
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Forth
300
150
60200
300
-G
330(m
2 )19.2x21.0x3.6(m)
3,550(sqft)
63’0”x69’0”x11’7”
Gala
120
7045
100
140
-1
154(m
2 )14.8x10.6x2.6(m)
1,660(sqft)
48’5”x34’8”x8’4”
Gala1
6035
2250
70-
176(m
2 )10.9x7x2.6(m)
820(sqft)
35’8”x23’2”x8’4”
Gala2
6035
2250
70-
183(m
2 )10.9x7.6x2.6(m)
891(sqft)
35’8”x24’9”x8’4”
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LomondAuditorium
624
250
-240
500
120
G490(m
2 )26x18.8x9.0(m)
5,344(sqft)
86’2”x61’7”x29’6”
Alsh
220
115
2x30
100
230
60G
233(m
2 )21.6x10.8x3.5(m)
2,510(sqft)
70’9”x35’5”x11’6”
Alsh1or2
9658
3050
115
24G
117(m
2 )10.6x11x3.5(m)
1,259(sqft)
34’8”x36’1”x11’6”
Boisdale
220
115
2x30
100
230
60G
233(m
2 )21.6x10.8x3.5(m)
2,510(sqft)
70’9”x35’5”x11’6”
Boisdale1or2
9658
3050
115
24G
117(m
2 )10.6x11x3.5(m)
1,259(sqft)
34’8”x36’1”x11’6”
Carron
200
100
2x30
85200
481
199(m
2 )18.3x10.9x3(m)
2,141(sqft)
60’1”x35’8”x10’2”
Carron1or2
8450
3043
100
241
101(m
2 )9x11.2x3(m)
1,086(sqft)
29’6”x36’8”x10’2”
Dochart
200
100
2x30
85200
481
199(m
2 )18.3x10.9x3(m)
2,141(sqft)
60’1”x35’8”x10’2”
Dochart1or2
8450
3043
100
241
101(m
2 )9x11.2x3(m)
1,086(sqft)
29’6”x36’8”x10’2”
Etive
3015
1515
35-
G35(m
2 )5.9x5.9x2.5(m)
376(sqft)
19’3”x19’3”x8’2”
Fyne
3015
1515
35-
G35(m
2 )5.9x5.9x2.5(m)
376(sqft)
19’3”x19’3”x8’2”
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Katrine
126
14-
-6
132(m
2 )5.9x5.4x2.3(m)
344(sqft)
19’3”x17’9”x7’7”
Leven
100
5725
50120
361
111(m
2 )12x9.2x2.7(m)
1,194(sqft)
40’0”x30’2”x8’11”
Morar
5030
2025
6012
164(m
2 )10.6x6.0x2.7(m)
689(sqft)
34’8”x19’7”x8’11”
Ness
5030
2025
6012
164(m
2 )10.6x6.0x2.7(m)
689(sqft)
34’8”x19’7”x8’11”
Leven,Morar&Ness
200
117
65100
240
-1
238(m
2 )19.8x12.2x2.7(m)
2,560(sqft)
65’0”x40’0”x8’11”
Hall1
360
140
-300
500
144
G775(m
2 )27.9x21.8x3.9(m)
8,339(sqft)
91’6”x71’5”x12’8”
Hall2
2,500
950
-1,000
2,050
504
G2,315(m
2 )51.3x44.2x9.0(m)
24,909(sqft)
168’4”x145’1”x29’6”
Hall3
5,000
2,000
-2,500
5,000
1,152
G5,095(m
2 )82.1x59.7x9.0(m)
54,822(sqft)
269’4”x195’9”x29’6”
Hall4
10,000
3,750
-6,000
12,000
2,196
G10,065(m
2 )115.4x81.7x9.0(m)
HighBayareaHt:20m
108,299(sqft)
378’7”x268’0”x29’6”
HighBayareaHt:65’6”
Hall5
4,000
1,500
-2,000
4,000
1,002
G4,105(m
2 )81.6x44.5x9.0(m)
HighBayareaHt:14m
44,170(sqft)
267’7”x146’0”x29’6”
HighBayareaHt:46’0”
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Exhibitor List
PLATINUM
Ethicon
SILVER
MDUCooke Medical
ID MedicalRCPSGRCSEdRCSEng
STANDARD
Swann-MortonGAB Exhibitions (Oxford University Press)
T&F AcademicSmith & Nephew
R&D Surgical PasTest
eoSurgicalAnsellESSQSurg
WesleyanWiley (BJS)
Touch SurgeryLimbs & Things
Africa Health PlacementsMercy Ships
Elsevier
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