Following the recent Keogh Report into the cosmetic surgery industry, the Cochrane Skin Group is considering a systematic review on a topic related to dermal fillers. The BAPAS President, Graeme Perks, is supporting this. We are running the competition for a review … Read More
Trial focus: surgery or steroids in moderate carpal tunnel syndrome?
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the commonest hand condition referred for elective surgery in the UK with approximately 50 000 carpal tunnel decompressions per year. This incidence of both the condition and surgery is increasing, with consequent concerns over the … Read More
RSTN goes live to BAPRAS, BSSH, PLASTA and BOTA
The Reconstructive Surgery Trials Network has now been advertised to all members of both BAPRAS and The BSSH, PLASTA and BOTA. We are pleased that so many people have joined the mailing list and asked to get involved with ongoing trials. … Read More
Trial focus: SHINE – putting surgical outcomes data to work.
SHINE: Putting surgical outcomes data to work Guy Thorburn on behalf of STAAR (St Andrew’s Anglia Ruskin Research Group) Funded by the Health Foundation, an independent charity working to continuously improve the quality of health care in the UK. There … Read More
Trial focus: Groin node flap for secondary lymphoedema.
Following publication of this blog post the trial has been paused whilst options for funding are considered. Lymphoedema is a debilitating condition occurring in 4% of patients seeking breast reconstruction. There have been recent reports of free vascularised transplantation of … Read More
Health Service Delivery, Research in Surgery
The Royal College of Surgeons of England, London is hosting an event on Tuesday 30th April 2013 that aims to enlighten surgeons from all surgical specialties about new opportunities available in clinical and service research in surgery, and how to … Read More