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Differences in progression by surgical specialty: A national cohort study (2022)
Journal Article
Hope, C., Lund, J., Griffiths, G., & Humes, D. (2022). Differences in progression by surgical specialty: A national cohort study. BMJ Open, 12(2), Article e053391. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2021-053391

The aim of surgical training across the 10 surgical specialties is to produce competent day 1 consultants. Progression through training in the UK is assessed by the Annual Review of Competency Progression (ARCP). Objective This study aimed to examine... Read More about Differences in progression by surgical specialty: A national cohort study.

Factors Associated with Attrition and Performance Throughout Surgical Training: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (2020)
Journal Article
Hope, C., Reilly, J.-J., Griffiths, G., Lund, J., & Humes, D. (2021). Factors Associated with Attrition and Performance Throughout Surgical Training: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. World Journal of Surgery, 45, 429-442

Background Attrition within surgical training is a challenge. In the USA, attrition rates are as high as 20-26%. The factors predicting attrition are not well known. The aim of this systematic review is to identify factors that influence attrition or... Read More about Factors Associated with Attrition and Performance Throughout Surgical Training: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Intestinal ischemia following laparoscopic surgery: a case series (2013)
Journal Article
Al-Khyatt, W., Thomas, J. D., Humes, D. J., & Lobo, D. N. (2013). Intestinal ischemia following laparoscopic surgery: a case series. Journal of Medical Case Reports, 7(25), Article 25. https://doi.org/10.1186/1752-1947-7-25

Introduction: Intestinal ischemia is a rare complication of laparoscopic surgery. Its prognosis depends on a high
index of suspicion and effective early treatment.
Case presentation: In the present report, we describe three cases where intestinal i... Read More about Intestinal ischemia following laparoscopic surgery: a case series.