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List of works by Professor Nader Francis

2D versus 3D laparoscopic total mesorectal excision: a developmental multicentre randomised controlled trial

scientific article published on 17 January 2019

A case of lymphoma presenting as splenic infarction.

scientific article published on 20 April 2009

A research agenda for the European Association for Endoscopic Surgeons (EAES).

scientific article published on 17 April 2017

A systematic review of patient reported outcomes and patient experience in enhanced recovery after orthopaedic surgery.

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Application of objective clinical human reliability analysis (OCHRA) in assessment of technical performance in laparoscopic rectal cancer surgery.

scientific article published on 6 May 2016

Application of objective clinical human reliability analysis (OCHRA) in assessment of technical performance in laparoscopic rectal cancer surgery: common mistakes and methodological issues

scientific article published on 13 May 2017

Artificial Neural Network Individualised Prediction of Time to Colorectal Cancer Surgery

scientific article published on 09 July 2019

Biomarkers for early detection of colorectal cancer and polyps: systematic review

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Closure of the perineal defect after abdominoperineal excision for rectal adenocarcinoma - ACPGBI Position Statement

scientific article published on 01 September 2018

Consensus on structured training curriculum for transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME).

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Design, delivery, and validation of a trainer curriculum for the national laparoscopic colorectal training program in England

scientific article published in January 2015

Development and early outcomes of the national training initiative for transanal total mesorectal excision in the UK

scientific article published on 17 February 2020

Development and evaluation of a cadaveric training curriculum for low rectal cancer surgery in the English LOREC National Development Programme.

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Deviation and failure of enhanced recovery after surgery following laparoscopic colorectal surgery: early prediction model.

scientific article published on October 2012

Does hospital readmission following colorectal cancer resection and enhanced recovery after surgery affect long term survival?

scientific article published on 01 August 2017

Does the number of operating specialists influence the conversion rate and outcomes after laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery?

scientific article published on 13 February 2018

EAES and SAGES 2018 consensus conference on acute diverticulitis management: evidence-based recommendations for clinical practice

scientific article published on 27 June 2019

EAES classification of intraoperative adverse events in laparoscopic surgery.

scientific article published on 12 February 2018

Factors predicting 30-day readmission after laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery within an enhanced recovery programme.

scientific article published on July 2015

Factors predicting outcome from enhanced recovery programmes in laparoscopic colorectal surgery: a systematic review.

scientific article published on 8 September 2016

Feasibility of perioperative volatile organic compound breath testing for prediction of paralytic ileus following laparoscopic colorectal resection

scientific article published on 03 October 2019

First international training and assessment consensus workshop on transanal total mesorectal excision (taTME).

scientific article published on 25 March 2016

Guidelines for perioperative care in elective colonic surgery: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS(®)) Society recommendations

scientific article published on 01 February 2013

Guidelines for perioperative care in elective colonic surgery: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS®) Society recommendations.

scientific article published on 28 September 2012

Impact and Outcomes of Postoperative Anaemia in Colorectal Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review

scientific article published on 29 November 2020

Impact of anaemia at discharge following colorectal cancer surgery

scientific article published on 02 June 2020

Impact of analgesic modality on stress response following laparoscopic colorectal surgery: a post-hoc analysis of a randomised controlled trial.

scientific article published on 26 February 2015

Incidental cystadenocarcinoma of the appendix in a patient undergoing laparoscopic right hemicolectomy for caecal cancer: a case report.

scientific article published on 9 June 2009

Is Month of Birth a Risk Factor for Colorectal Cancer?

scientific article published on 04 January 2017

Is competency assessment at the specialist level achievable? A study for the national training programme in laparoscopic colorectal surgery in England

scientific article published on 01 March 2013

Laparoscopic extralevator abdominoperineal excision of the rectum: short-term outcomes of a prospective case series.

scientific article published in October 2013

Methods of quality assurance in multicenter trials in laparoscopic colorectal surgery: a systematic review.

scientific article published on August 2014

Objective assessment of minimally invasive total mesorectal excision performance: a systematic review.

scientific article published on 3 May 2017

Objective assessment of technique in laparoscopic colorectal surgery: what are the existing tools?

scientific article published on 27 November 2014

Operative time and outcome of enhanced recovery after surgery after laparoscopic colorectal surgery

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Outreach training model for accredited colorectal specialists in laparoscopic colorectal surgery: feasibility and evaluation of challenges.

scientific article published on July 2015

Quality of reporting on patient and public involvement within surgical research: a systematic review.

scientific article published in February 2015

Re: staying on target-reply to comments by Loyal et al

scientific article published on 23 January 2015

Reconstruction of the perineum following extralevator abdominoperineal excision for carcinoma of the lower rectum: a systematic review

scientific article published on September 1, 2012

Reliability of the Dundee Endoscopic Psychomotor Tester (DEPT) for dominant hand performance

scientific article published on 07 May 2001

Standardization of laparoscopic total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer: a structured international expert consensus.

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Surgical challenges and research priorities in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic: EAES membership survey

scientific article published on 04 August 2020

Surgical timing after chemoradiotherapy for rectal cancer, analysis of technique (STARRCAT): results of a feasibility multi-centre randomized controlled trial.

scientific article published on 10 August 2016

Techniques aren't everything: Why conscientious well-trained surgeons make mistakes?

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The performance of master surgeons on standard aptitude testing

scientific article published on 01 July 2001

The use of artificial neural networks to predict delayed discharge and readmission in enhanced recovery following laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery.

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What do master surgeons think of surgical competence and revalidation?

scientific article published on 01 August 2001