Selected publications from PubMed
Utilizing large language models to evaluate medical research abstracts.
Holland AM, Lorenz WR, Cavanagh JC, Ayuso SA, Mead BS, Scarola GT, Smart NJ, Fischer JP, Janis JE, Heniford BT
Surgery. 2026 Aug;196:110166 doi: 10.1016/j.surg.2026.110166.
Development of a CORe outcome set for clinical trials of RECTal cancer treatment: protocol for the CORRECT initiative.
Garfinkle R, George M, Jethwa K, Johansen P, Lakaszawski M, Nagarajan A, Smart N, Sylla P, Vuong T, Boutros M, Fergusson DA
BMJ Open. 2026 Apr 13;16(4):e103072 doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2025-103072.
Outcomes reported in randomized controlled trials of rectal cancer treatment: A scoping review for the CORRECT initiative.
Garfinkle R, Balvardi S, Carmichael H, Shorr R, George M, Jethwa K, Johansen P, Lakaszawski M, Nagarajan A, Smart N, Sylla P, Vuong T, Boutros M, Fergusson DA
Eur J Surg Oncol. 2026 Mar;52(3):111416 doi: 10.1016/j.ejso.2026.111416.
Water-soluble contrast agent use in adhesional small bowel obstruction: a survey of surgical practices and clinical trial considerations.
Aimar K, Walshaw J, Peckham-Cooper A, Smart N, Magill L, Lee MJ
Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2026 Feb;108(2):101-107 doi: 10.1308/rcsann.2024.0121.
Prophylactic Operative Interventions for Preventing Parastomal Hernias after Colorectal Surgery.
McKechnie T, Smart NJ, Eskicioglu C
Clin Colon Rectal Surg. 2026 Jan;39(1):51-61 doi: 10.1055/s-0045-1807749.
Anastomotic leaks are among the most feared complications in colorectal surgery, prompting the utilization of numerous pre- and intra-operative strategies to mitigate this risk. This program, the second of a four-part series, thoroughly explores every aspect of anastomotic leaks in colorectal surgery practice. It will concentrate on critical technical variables that influence the risk of such leaks. Renowned experts will share their perspectives on optimizing outcomes by reducing the incidence of anastomotic leaks.
With Medtronic
Published
May 2024
Mr Neil Smart MBBS (Hons) PhD FRCSEd MFMLM Consultant Colorectal Surgeon Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital UK [aisvideo id="262979608" image="https://aischannel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Neil-Smart.png" stop="20"] IParastomal Hernia - I have some comments… [/aisvideo] Parastomal hernia remains a common complication after abdominal surgery with stoma formation. The 2017 European Hernia Society Guidelines show that there are many variations on how to create a stoma, with an enormous range of additional steps. However, the optimal technique for stoma creation remains unclear, and most importantly, there is significant heterogeneity in its performance from center to center. Does a prophylactic mesh during stoma creation (index surgery) prevent parastomal hernia? There is high quality evidence supporting this fact. Moreover, the conclusion of well-designed reviews of the most important trials is that prophylactic mesh should be considered in several occasions. However, there is a high degree of skepticism regarding mesh placement, mainly because it is believed that mesh contraction may cause a buttonhole hernia and therefore an intestinal obstruction. The feeling that there has been an underreporting of adverse events does not help either. In this lecture, Dr. Neil Smart provides an update on the importance of these concepts. The role of prophylactic meshes, how to design good studies such as the CIPHER trial, and which should be the appropriate outcomes are discussed.
Published
Jun 2018
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