Views of Knee Disarticulation from the UK Vascular Surgery and Amputation Workforce

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hayley Crane
Keyword(s):  
Vascular Surgery ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Knee Disarticulation

Abdominal aortic aneurysms

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Aadil Ahmed ◽  
Adam Heyes ◽  
Jagraj Pandher ◽  
Sriram Rajagopalan
Keyword(s):  
Vascular Surgery ◽  
European Society ◽  
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms ◽  
Aortic Aneurysms ◽  
Substantial Proportion ◽  
Limb Loss ◽  
Diagnosis And Management ◽  
Abdominal Aortic ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Treatable Condition

Vascular surgery is a relatively new surgical sub-speciality in the UK, with treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms forming a substantial proportion of the emergency and elective caseload. This article summarises the guidance from the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence and the European Society for Vascular Surgery that outlines the epidemiology, diagnosis and management of abdominal aortic aneurysms. This is important for both vascular and non-vascular trainees to understand because of the critical nature of the disease, which can cause catastrophic haemorrhage, limb loss and mortality. However, if discovered in time, abdominal aortic aneurysms are a very treatable condition.

scholarly journals The Vascular Surgery Workforce: A Survey of Consultant Vascular Surgeons in the UK, 2014

2015 ◽  
Vol 49 (4) ◽  
pp. 448-454 ◽  
Author(s):  
D.W. Harkin ◽  
J.D. Beard ◽  
C.P. Shearman ◽  
M.G. Wyatt
Keyword(s):  
Vascular Surgery ◽  
The Uk

scholarly journals Applying to vascular specialty training in the UK: 12 tips for success

2020 ◽  
Vol 102 (3) ◽  
pp. 90-93
Author(s):  
AD Jones ◽  
MA Waduud ◽  
J De Siqueira ◽  
DA Russell ◽  
D Julian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vascular Surgery ◽  
Specialty Training ◽  
The Uk

From preparation to accomplishment, maximise your chances of a career in vascular surgery.

scholarly journals Study protocol for COvid-19 Vascular sERvice (COVER) study: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the provision, practice and outcomes of vascular surgery

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruth A Benson
Keyword(s):  
Vascular Surgery ◽  
Service Provision ◽  
British Society ◽  
Tier 2 ◽  
Patient Level ◽  
Tier 1 ◽  
Ethical Approval ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Tier 3 ◽  
The Impact

ABSTRACTBackgroundThe novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is having a profound impact on global healthcare. Shortages in staff, operating theatre space and intensive care beds has led to a significant reduction in the provision of surgical care. Even vascular surgery, often insulated from resource scarcity due to its status as an urgent specialty, has limited capacity due to the pandemic. Furthermore, many vascular surgical patients are elderly with multiple comorbidities putting them at increased risk of COVID-19 and its complications. There is an urgent need to investigate the impact on patients presenting to vascular surgeons during the COVID-19 pandemic.Methods and AnalysisThe COvid-19 Vascular sERvice (COVER) study has been designed to investigate the worldwide impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on vascular surgery, at both service provision and individual patient level. COVER is running as a collaborative study through the Vascular and Endovascular Research Network (VERN) with the support of numerous national (Vascular Society of Great Britain and Ireland, British Society of Endovascular Therapy, British Society of Interventional Radiology, Rouleaux Club) and an evolving number of international organisations (Vascupedia, SingVasc, Audible Bleeding (USA), Australian and New Zealand Vascular Trials Network (ANZVTN)). The study has 3 ‘Tiers’: Tier 1 is a survey of vascular surgeons to capture longitudinal changes to the provision of vascular services within their hospital; Tier 2 captures data on vascular and endovascular procedures performed during the pandemic; and Tier 3 will capture any deviations to patient management strategies from prepandemic best practice. Data submission and collection will be electronic using online survey tools (Tier 1: SurveyMonkey® for service provision data) and encrypted data capture forms (Tiers 2 and 3: REDCap® for patient level data). Tier 1 data will undergo real-time serial analysis to determine longitudinal changes in practice, with country-specific analyses also performed. The analysis of Tier 2 and Tier 3 data will occur on completion of the study as per the prespecified statistical analysis plan.Ethical ApprovalEthical approval from the UK Health Research Authority has been obtained for Tiers 2 and 3 (20/NW/0196 Liverpool Central). Participating centres in the UK will be required to seek local research and development approval. Non-UK centres will need to obtain a research ethics committee or institutional review board approvals in accordance with national and/or local requirements.ISRCTN: 80453162 (https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN80453162)Ethical Approval: 20/NW/0196 Liverpool Central, IRAS: 282224

scholarly journals Future of Vascular Surgical Training: The Trainees' Views

2008 ◽  
Vol 90 (2) ◽  
pp. 96-99 ◽  
Author(s):  
Toby Richards ◽  
Keith Jones
Keyword(s):  
Vascular Surgery ◽  
Surgical Training ◽  
General Surgery ◽  
Endovascular Aneurysm Repair ◽  
Endovascular Techniques ◽  
European Working ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Aneurysm Repair ◽  
Working Time Directive ◽  
Future Work

INTRODUCTION In the UK, surgical training includes all aspects of general surgery. Vascular surgery is not an independent specialty. We wished to assess the views of vascular trainees in UK on the future of vascular surgery and training. MATERIALS AND METHODS Trainees were surveyed in 2003, 2004 (after introduction of the European Working Time Directive) and 2005, concentrating on four areas – future practise of vascular surgery, role of endovascular training, vascular specialisation and future training. RESULTS The majority of trainees want to practise vascular surgery alone. In 2003, 80% thought training should include endovascular techniques. By 2005, all trainees regarded training as mandatory as endovascular techniques would represent a significant part of their future work. Opinion changed on training; from 4 years general then 2 years vascular surgery (qualification in general surgery) to 2 years general and 4 years vascular surgery (specialist qualification in vascular surgery; P < 0.0001). Opinion also changed, that vascular surgery should spilt from general surgery to form its own speciality (P < 0.0007). CONCLUSIONS Trainees now regard training in endovascular techniques and endovascular aneurysm repair as mandatory. The majority wish to specialise from general surgery and achieve a separate qualification in vascular surgery.

scholarly journals Vascular Surgery Fellowships: Comparison of Two Programmes in Canada and the UK

2018 ◽  
Vol 41 ◽  
pp. 28-31
Author(s):  
Wissam Al-Jundi ◽  
Mohammed Firdouse ◽  
Darren Morrow ◽  
Michael Wyatt ◽  
Mark Wheatcroft
Keyword(s):  
Vascular Surgery ◽  
The Uk

scholarly journals The effects of human factor related issues on assessors during the recruitment process for general and vascular surgery in the UK

2019 ◽  
Vol 101 (4) ◽  
pp. 231-234
Author(s):  
DSG Scrimgeour ◽  
R Patel ◽  
N Patel ◽  
J Cleland ◽  
AJ Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vascular Surgery ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Recruitment Process ◽  
High Stakes ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Care And Support ◽  
Asking Questions ◽  
National Selection ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Repetitive Activities

Introduction Healthcare professionals increasingly recognise how human factors (HF) can contribute to medical error. An understanding of HF is also important during other high stakes activities such as summative assessments or examinations. National organisations hosting such events need to be aware of potential fatigue, boredom and stress that can occur in interviewers during these often repetitive activities. Methods A previously validated questionnaire based around the well known HF analysis and classification system (HFACS) was used to evaluate four factors (care and support, asking questions about the role as an interviewer, working within the rules and boundaries, and stress and pressure) at the 2018 UK general and vascular surgery trainee national selection process. Results A total of 92 questionnaires were completed and analysed (48% response rate). After recoding for negative phrased questions, no significant differences were found between years of experience in the selection process and mean scores obtained for all four factor items. Interviewers had a positive experience during national selection with mean factor scores ranging from 3.84 to 3.98 (out of a maximum satisfaction score of 5). Conclusions Organisations need to plan carefully and recognise the human element to ensure that their interviewers are cared for during any high stakes assessment such as national selection. Our work suggests that a positive assessor experience will further help contribute to a reliable and fair recruitment process.

scholarly journals Vascular Surgery: A New Surgical Specialty in the UK

2012 ◽  
Vol 94 (7) ◽  
pp. 232-233 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Lamont ◽  
Michael G Wyatt ◽  
A Ross Naylor
Keyword(s):  
United Kingdom ◽  
Vascular Surgery ◽  
General Surgery ◽  
Surgical Skills ◽  
General Surgeon ◽  
Clinical Expertise ◽  
Surgical Specialty ◽  
The Past ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
The Uk

on 16 March 2012, vascular surgery entered the Parliamentary statute books as a separate surgical specialty in the United Kingdom. Up until that date, vascular surgery had been an integral part of general surgery. over the past two decades, the two specialties have been developing a dichotomous mix of surgical skills and clinical expertise, resulting in the present-day consultant vascular and endovascular surgeon being very different from the previous general surgeon with a vascular interest.

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