"50 lessons from a high-performance research team." So I did something a bit different... Being surrounded by emerging and established leaders is a real privilege. I don't want to forget the lessons learned whilst also being able to share them widely. I want to write down

New issue of Impact Surgery is out! — 𝗩𝗼𝗹. 𝟮 𝗡𝗼. 5 (𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱): 𝗜𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲 𝟭𝟭. Ten years after The Lancet Commission on Global Surgery, this edition asks: what’s truly changed? This issue explores gaps in access, quality, and innovations shaping surgical systems.

We are seeing increasing diversity in the NHS, but laparoscopy is still a core component of surgery. That will change, but open, laparoscopy, hybrid, and full robotics are part of the future. We probably need a data driven model. Great to see Impact Surgery continuing to grow -

Our new @lancet paper has the best figure-set we've ever made - please download it! Surgical health policy 2025–35: strengthening essential services for tomorrow's needs https://t.co/hvOwsARU8Q

I regularly stress test decisions, especially in (1) this era of financial cliffs, (2) a period of great global uncertainty, and also (3) when making decisions with patients. If you think that, and 49 others lessons might be useful, please consider reading this: 50 Lessons from

we're growing, and this is a great chance to bring your thought-leadership, reviews, or data into the robotic surgery debate/expansion. Headed for Pubmed (with backlisting) late 2025 and free to publish until end of year.

The latest issue of 𝘐𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘚𝘶𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘳𝘺 is out — 𝗩𝗼𝗹. 𝟮 𝗡𝗼. 𝟰 (𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱): 𝗜𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲 𝟭𝟬. This edition explores critical questions in global surgery and highlights innovative approaches across diverse settings. #GlobalSurgery #SoMe4Surgery #SurgicalEducation

4 highlights from Impact Surgery Issue 10 1. “AI in scientific writing overcome language barriers and reduce the need for expensive editorial services, democratising the ability to publish research….but the arrival of AI is not the end of authorship; it’s a call for its careful

Our friend @Neil_J_Smart has given his final lecture, the apprentices learning from his wise words, great times, & hard work - patients getting the very best. Legacy exists in the actions of those that follow & the stories continuing to be told & yes mate, “You did good” RIP

It's a pleasure to award @Neil_J_Smart a rare @NIHR_GSU Global Surgery Unit recognition medal. His influence is well well beyond the UK, and he has a career with a huge global impact. Forgive me for doing it digitally tonight (I have one of these rare beasts at home and the

DRAGON is one of the world's largest surgical trials, and will impact how we use healthcare related personal protective equipment around the world, for infection prevention and environmental sustainability. It's also a great example of where @NIHRglobal is providing totally

𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲. But post-trial uptake of ChEETAh’s proven intervention? Just 27%. A new study in Impact Surgery presents a logic model to guide scale-up. Read more: https://t.co/16nfk7t9pH #GlobalSurgery

Is the bubble on robotic surgery about to burst? In short: probably not, but the future isn't complete domination For expansion: >NICE approves 11 robotic systems: https://t.co/Bp082xQb9V >Hospital management buying >Surgeon KoL buy-in stronger than ever >Urology leading the

With major downturns in Global Health funding, including very significant pauses from the UK's NIHR, it's a challenging time for many people who are researching better health. Challenges in the NHS, including job losses in hospitals due to funding cuts, also represent a really

2nd day of the official launch of the DRAGON study in BENIN currently taking place at the Millenium Popo Beach Hotel in Grand Popo on March 27 and 28, 2025

Guidelines committees need to stop making sweeping statements on very low quality evidence. Deal with uncertainty of effects, do not make recommendations based on industry driven evidence, and stop diverting money away from proven, value based healthcare interventions.

Sólo el 10% de las guías clínicas en cirugía están apoyadas en evidencia sólida de su efectividad. Es clara la necesidad de mejorar la calidad de las recomendaciones a través de más y mejor investigación quirúrgica #RCT #globalsurgery #surgicalresearch

At the GSU, our cancer study portfolio spans across the patient pathway. Explore below how we are improving outcomes from access to recovery 👇 #WorldCancerDay #CancerResearch

*last few years -far more sick patients, un-dischargeable and *need* hospital care -'faster discharges' = more boucebacks, compounding the problem -locally and nationally *defunded* same day GP (doctor) appointments: the key route to reducing this, same day hospital speciality