Zainab Naseem
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View article: Clinical Outcomes and Resource Efficiency of a Telehealth Model for New Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding Referrals: A Tertiary Colorectal Outpatient Service Audit
Clinical Outcomes and Resource Efficiency of a Telehealth Model for New Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding Referrals: A Tertiary Colorectal Outpatient Service Audit Open
Introduction: Amidst the COVID‐19 pandemic, telehealth (TH) has gained increasing relevance in colorectal patient care, prompting an audit of the TH clinic at a tertiary colorectal unit. This study evaluated telephone‐based consultations’ …
View article: Improved Nodal Yields in Laparoscopic Right Hemicolectomy Using Intracorporeal Technique—A Comparative Study
Improved Nodal Yields in Laparoscopic Right Hemicolectomy Using Intracorporeal Technique—A Comparative Study Open
Right-sided colon cancer is now commonly treated by laparoscopic right hemicolectomy (LRH). The best procedure for mesentery dissection and nodal harvesting is still being debated. The purpose of this study is to compare precise intra-corp…
View article: Barriers to adopting intracorporeal anastomosis in colorectal procedures amongst Australian general surgeons
Barriers to adopting intracorporeal anastomosis in colorectal procedures amongst Australian general surgeons Open
Introduction Minimally invasive colonic anastomosis can be performed intracorporeally or extracorporeally with laparoscopic or robotic assistance. In colorectal surgery, choosing the optimal approach is still controversial. Mainly, the deb…
View article: Patient Experiences after Intracorporeal Right Hemicolectomy: Evaluating Patient Reported Outcome Measures via Short Form-36
Patient Experiences after Intracorporeal Right Hemicolectomy: Evaluating Patient Reported Outcome Measures via Short Form-36 Open
Intracorporeal, Right hemicolectomy, Patient-reported outcome measures, Colorectal anastomosis.
View article: Immune checkpoint therapy in colorectal cancer: is first better than last?
Immune checkpoint therapy in colorectal cancer: is first better than last? Open
Immunotherapy advances involving checkpoint inhibitors have revolutionized treatment for various cancers.In colorectal cancer (CRC), the application of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) is well-established for metastatic or unresectable …
View article: Procedure‐based assessment implementation in colorectal surgery: a scoping review
Procedure‐based assessment implementation in colorectal surgery: a scoping review Open
Background Competency‐based training (CBT) programs use procedure‐based assessments (PBAs) to evaluate trainees' abilities to perform specific procedures in clinical settings, similar to Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs). PBAs hel…
View article: Colo‐rectal fistula: a rare complication of diverticular disease
Colo‐rectal fistula: a rare complication of diverticular disease Open
Colo-rectal fistula secondary to complicated sigmoid diverticular disease is a rare but important complication that can present with symptoms mimicking invasive malignancy. We present the case of a 47-year-old male who was referred with a …
View article: Greener theatre, greener surgery – environmental sustainability in a rural surgical setup
Greener theatre, greener surgery – environmental sustainability in a rural surgical setup Open
In 2009, the Lancet Global Health Commission called climate change the biggest global health threat of the 21st century.1 Surgery is a resource-intensive activity due to the emission of greenhouse gases (GHG) in the form of anaesthetic gas…
View article: Improved Nodal Harvest with Intra-Corporeal Mesentery Dissection in Laparoscopic Right Hemicolectomy: A Retrospective Study
Improved Nodal Harvest with Intra-Corporeal Mesentery Dissection in Laparoscopic Right Hemicolectomy: A Retrospective Study Open
Background Right-sided colon cancer is now commonly treated by laparoscopic right hemicolectomy (LRH). The best procedure for mesentery dissection and nodal harvesting is still being debated. The purpose of this research is to compare intr…