Professional qualifications
MBChB Leicester University June 1998.
MRCS London June 2001.
MS University of London January 2009.
FRCS (Gen Surg) February 2010.
Teaching and training:
Basic Surgical Skills Royal Surrey County Hospital - Faculty member 2006
St Thomas’ MRCS revision course - Faculty 2003-2011
Kings College London - MBBS Examiner
Kings College London - Clinical Lecturer
St Thomas’ Hospital - Academic secretary
CRISP, Royal College of Surgeons of England, Faculty 2008-present
London Postgraduate School of Surgery, Faculty 2010
Accredited Consultant trainer KSS/ London Deanery.
WIMAT (CRISP 3rd Ed.), Cardiff University Hospitals, Faculty 2011
SITE Core Surgical Training KSS/ London Deanery, Faculty 2011
Membership and subscriptions:
Honorary secretary Cheselden club 2002-2004
Member of the Rouleux club
Member of ASiT
Affiliate member of the RCS
Affiliate member of the VS
Affiliate member of the ASGBI
British medical association
Research and publication interests:
Master of Surgery - Awarded University of London May 2009
The role of monocytes in the resolution of venous thrombi
Papers
Complications of reperfusion in acute aortic artery occlusion following saddle embolization originating from an atrial myxoma.
Vascular, Vol.12, No.3, 202-205; May 2004.
A comparison of extra-anatomical bypass grafting with angioplasty for atherosclerotic disease of the supra-aortic trunk.
Br.J.Surg Vol 91, 11, 1453-1457 November 2004
Upper limb ischaemia: 20 Years Experience from a single centre.
Vascular, Vol 13, No.2, pp84-91, February 2005
Dacron patch closure decreases the risk of TIA, stroke, and death following carotid endarterectomy.
Br.J.Surg Vol 92, 3, 316-321; March 2005
Foley catheter aids treatment of traumatic vascular injuries.
Ann. Royal College of Surgeons of England, Vol 87, No.5, pp 382-383, Sept 2005
Monocyte recruitment in venous thrombus resolution-
Journal of Vascular Surgery, Vol 43, No 3, pp 601-608 March 2006
Peripheral arterial embolism: prevalence, outcome and the role of echocardiography in management.
Vasc. Endovascular Surgery, Vol. 40, 4, 280-286 August 2006
Open stent grafting of descending aorta to control suture line haemorrhage in type B dissection.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008 Jun;135(6):1390-2.
Intra-operative Dyna-CT detection and immediate correction of a type 1a endoleak following endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm.
Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol. 2008 Jul 26
Atherosclerotic aneurysms. Comparisons between thoracic stent grafts - how do we know which stent graft to select?
Acta Chir Belg. 2008 Jul-Aug;108(4):386-92
Endovascular Repair of an Aortic Arch Aneurysm using a Branched Stent Graft.
Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg. 2008 Nov;36(5):545-9.
Intra-operative dynaCT in visceral-hybrid repair of an extensive thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2008 Dec;34(6):1251-2
Intra-operative DynaCT improves detection of stent related complications following endovascular repair of aortic aneurysms.
Journal of Vascular Surgery;49(2):288-95; February 2009
Hybrid repair of complex thoraco-abdominal aneurysms using applied endovascular strategies combined with visceral and renal revascularisation
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 26 May 2009 PMID: 19660382
Endovascular approaches to dissections of the thoracic aorta and evolving surgical strategies.
Current Hypertension Reviews - Volume 5, Issues 2, May 2009
Embolisation of Angio-Seal Device: An unusual Case of Post Cardiac Catheterisation Lomb Ischaemia.
Ann. Royal College of Surgeons of England, Vol , No., pp, 2011
Abstracts
Venous thrombi resolve more rapidly in plasminogen activator inhibitor -1 knockout mice.
(Abstract) p 100, ISFP XV11th Congress
Upper limb ischaemia: Outcome after revascularisation procedures.
(Abstract) BJS 2004; 91:1077-1088
Technique and outcomes in the treatment of upper limb arterial disease.
(Abstract) 31st Annual VEITHsymposium, Vascular and Endovascular issues, Techniques, Horizons.
Novel strategies for treating venous thrombosis: The role of MCP1 and its receptor CCR2.
(Abstract) BJS 2005
Is early catheter directed intervention for venous recanalisation in upper limb DVT superior to conventional anticoagulation alone? (Abstract) IJS 2010
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms in patients with concurrent metastatic cancer. Is surgical intervention warranted? (Abstract) Annals RCS of England Vol. 92 March 2010
AAA in Octogenerians. (Abstract) Annals RCS of England Vol. 92 March 2010
Outcome in the management of acute diabetic limb emergencies- a revolving door?
(Abstract) British Journal of Surgery. Vol. 98 Issue S1. December 2010 pp1-15
Upper limb deep venous thrombosis (ULDVT): A summation analysis of treatment modalities and outcomes. (Abstract) Phlebology. Vol 26 No.4 June 2011
Book chapters
Lymphoedema: Principles and Pathophysiology. Ali T, Burnand KG. Mechanisms of Vascular Disease: A textbook for Vascular Surgeons.
M Thompson & R Fitridge. Cambridge University Press , Cambridge. Dec 2004
Presentations - international
XVIIth International Congress on Fibrinolysis and Proteolysis (Melbourne, Australia)
Experimental thrombi induced in PAI -/- mice resolve more rapidly. March 2004
Bryant Science Lecture. Ann Arbour (USA)
Unstable carotid plaques and carotid disease. May 2004
31st Annual VEITHsymposium (New York, USA)
Technique and outcomes in the treatment of upper limb arterial disease. Nov 2004
American Venous Forum 17th Annual meeting. (San Diego, CA, USA)
Monocytes and MCP-1 enhance thrombus resolution by angiogenesis. Feb 2005
American Venous Forum 17th Annual meeting. (San Diego, CA, USA)
The role of lymphocytes in venous thrombus resolution. Feb 2005
33rd Annual Symposium on Vascular Surgery (Florida, USA)
Improved outcomes after surgical embolectomy for acute limb ischaemia. Mar 2005
CIRSE 2011 (Munich, Germany)
Hybrid endovascular repair of complex thoracic arch pathology: long term outcomes of extra-anatomic bypass grafting of the suapra-aortic trunk . A 15-year single centre experience. (September 2011)
Presentations - national
Vascular Surgical Society of GBI (Nov. 2003; Glasgow, UK.)
Upper Limb Ischaemia: The outcome of revascularisation procedures
The Vascular Society (Nov 2004; Harrogate. UK. )
Novel strategies for treating venous thrombosis: MCP1 and its receptor CCR2.
Britsh Society for Endovascular therapy (July 2008; Belfrey, Birmingham, U.K.)
-Intra-operative DynaCT improves quality control following EVAR
Britsh Society for Endovascular therapy (July 2008; Belfrey, Birmingham, U.K.)
-False lumen expansion rates following TEVAR in type B aortic dissections
The Vascular Society (Bournemouth. UK. Nov 2008)
DynaCT improves short term outcomes and reduced morbidity following EVAR
ASiT (March 2009; Nottingham U.K)
Measuring upto NICE- Carotid Endarterectomy for high risk TIA patients.
Royal Society of Medicine -Norman Tanner Prize Session (London; December 2009)
-The natural history of AAA in patients with concomitant metastatic carcinoma
Royal Society of Medicine -Norman Tanner Prize Session (London; December 2009)
- Surveying infra-renal AAAs in octogenarians does not deliver candidates for repair.
Royal Society of Medicine -Norman Tanner Prize Session (London; December 2009)
-Interventional strategies for upper limb DVT- a non-evidence based paradigm
ASiT (April 2010; Hull U.K)
-Catheter directed thrombolysis or conventional anticoagulation in upperlimb DVT ?
ASiT (April 2010; Hull U.K)
-Doctor should I fly? Management of patients with AAAs wishing to travel by air
Royal Society of Medicine -Adrian Tanner Prize Winners (June 2010)
- Inflammatory Bilateral Iliac Artery Aneurysms: Staged endovascular repair
Royal Society of Medicine -Adrian Tanner Prize Winners (June 2010)
-The multidisciplinary team management of a severe case of purpura fulminans
The Vascular Society (Brighton. UK. Nov 2010)
-Multi-disciplinary team management of diabetic limb salvage - a revolving door.
The Vascular Society (Brighton. UK. Nov 2010)
-Transfusion practice following EVAR- Is a policy of routine cross matched blood availability necessary?
Royal Society of Medicine –Venous Forum Spring Meeting Prize Session (April 2011)
- Improving outcomes following Paget-Schroetter’s syndrome with combined surgical and endovascular patient pathways.
Britsh Society for Endovascular therapy (June 2011; Belfrey, Birmingham, U.K.)
-Long term outcomes for the hybrid repair of complex thoracic arch Pathologies
Presentations - regional
Kings College Cardiovascular Division Research Forum; (November 2002; London)
The role of MCP-1 in venous thrombus resolution
Open meeting Cheselden Club. (December 2002; London)
Role of TOE in determining the source of peripheral arterial emboli.
Stryker South West Thames Surgical Training Prize Session (March 2011; Frimley)
Hybrid repair of thoracic aortic arch pathology: Long-term outcomes of extra-anatomic bypass grafting of the supra-aortic trunk.
