Surgery news from press releases http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/feeds/surgery-news.rss A senior orthopaedic technician (who helps to set and plaster broken bones) at Epsom Hospital has developed a new piece of equipment that helps to treat patients with fractured wrists. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SurgeryAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/sy3HSc8QgiQ/ 27200 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120208000000 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:58:33 GMT 20120208155833 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:58:22 GMT 201203011645822 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/february-2012/epsom-experts-invent-new-equipment-to-mend-broken-bones/ The multi-million pound overhaul of the day surgery and endoscopy unit (where patients' digestive and respiratory systems are examined using miniscule cameras) at Epsom Hospital is now complete, with the first patients already coming through the doors to the brand new department. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SurgeryAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/cjdfHk3R3Ic/ 27024 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT 20120125120000 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:55:50 GMT 20120125175550 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:22:19 GMT 2012020110102219 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/january-2012/25-million-transformation-complete-at-epsoms-day-surgery-unit/ The newly refurbished endoscopy unit at St Helier (where patients' digestive and respiratory systems are examined using fibre optic cameras), was declared officially open by local MP Tom Brake in front of proud staff recently (21 October 2011). http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SurgeryAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/SgP0DLWnfUs/ 25917 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111102000000 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:11:21 GMT 20111102121121 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:24:21 GMT 201112011752421 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/november-2011/mp-cuts-the-ribbon-to-new-14-million-endoscopy-unit/ A senior surgeon from Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals has returned from a mission to Malawi which aimed to improve the way patients with hernias are operated on in what is one of the world's least economically developed countries. Consultant general surgeon Mr Paul Thomas, along with registrar Ms Caris Grimes, spent two and a half weeks stationed primarily at Thyolo District Hospital in the south of the country. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SurgeryAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/bBE88VzWNF4/ 25733 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 09:00:00 GMT 20111012090000 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 17:30:11 GMT 20111012173011 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:50:55 GMT 2011110712125055 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/october-2011/surgeon-builds-bridges-in-malawi-with-operation-hernia/ Nurses and their colleagues, friends and relatives came together at Sutton Hospital last month (May) to unveil a brand new 'quiet room' at the eye clinic. The room has been specially designed to give patients the privacy they may need when coming to terms with bad news. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SurgeryAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/ZlACWvgs4JE/ 24024 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110609000000 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 12:39:19 GMT 20110609123919 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:41:02 GMT 201107011644102 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/june-2011/eye-clinic-unveils-new-quiet-room-at-sutton-hospital/ A senior surgeon from Epsom and St Helier hospitals recently returned from a two-week mission to a North African warzone. Mr Richard Field, a consultant orthopaedic surgeon at the Elective Orthopaedic Centre at Epsom Hospital was based at Tataouine regional hospital, located near the Libyan border in southern Tunisia. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SurgeryAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/_zNCLcNRDwM/ 23594 Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110512000000 Thu, 12 May 2011 12:08:34 GMT 20110512120834 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 12:39:15 GMT 2011060112123915 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/may-2011/from-surrey-to-the-sahara-trust-doctor-volunteers-in-north-african-warzone/ Top doctors at Epsom and St Helier hospitals are backing Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and are urging men to take their health seriously. On average, one in nine men will experience prostate cancer during their lifetime. Currently around a quarter of a million men are living with the disease in the UK and by the end of the year another 37,000 will be diagnosed. It is the most common form of cancer in men - and this year alone, 10,000 men will die as a consequence. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SurgeryAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/Ykj7PErYD6c/ 22925 Wed, 23 Mar 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110323010000 Wed, 23 Mar 2011 10:56:29 GMT 20110323105629 Thu, 07 Apr 2011 15:29:00 GMT 201104071532900 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/march-2011/support-from-doctors-for-prostate-cancer-awareness-month/ A star of ITV1's major new drama series, Monroe, prepared for her role in the show by spending time with a surgical team from Epsom and St Helier hospitals. Actress Michelle Asante, who plays shy junior doctor Kitty Wilson in the primetime medical drama, shadowed one of the Trust's leading surgeons. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SurgeryAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/wVkW9YyhqhE/ 22672 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110303000000 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 14:31:32 GMT 20110303143132 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 17:59:12 GMT 201104041755912 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/march-2011/trust-surgeon-teaches-itv1-star-tips-of-the-trade/ The day surgery unit at Epsom Hospital is being completely overhauled following a huge £2.5 million cash injection. The multi-million pound project, funded by the Trust's £10 million capital development programme, means the day surgery and endoscopy unit (where patients' digestive and respiratory systems are examined using miniscule cameras) will be transformed into a state-of-the-art treatment centre housing the latest equipment and technology. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SurgeryAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/-bw8I0DZwdQ/ 22378 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 02:00:00 GMT 20110207020000 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 15:54:12 GMT 20110207155412 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:47:33 GMT 201103011754733 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/february-2011/surgery-unit-goes-under-the-knife-in-25-million-transformation/ Trainee surgeons at Epsom Hospital can now practice complex 'keyhole' techniques using state-of-the-art simulators, thanks to a charity which supports the hospital's work. Epsom Medical Equipment Fund officially presented two cutting edge laparoscopy (keyhole) simulators, which cost £5,000 each, to the hospital last Wednesday (19 January). http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SurgeryAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/VNacUZtPhsY/ 22281 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 03:00:00 GMT 20110126030000 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 10:11:46 GMT 20110126101146 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 16:04:28 GMT 201102071640428 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/january-2011/10000-donation-gives-trainee-surgeons-a-look-through-the-keyhole/ Retired Chelsea and Barcelona footballer Allan Harris dropped into Epsom Hospital last Wednesday (3 November) to present the ear, nose and throat team with two brand new pieces of medical equipment. Allan, who lives in nearby Ashtead and has coached international superstars including Diego Maradona and Paul Gascoigne, spent time chatting to hospital staff before officially presenting them with two portable nasal endoscopes. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SurgeryAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/DzQ-o4b_jTI/ 21598 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101108000000 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 17:54:00 GMT 20101108175400 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 14:42:21 GMT 201012031424221 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/november-2010/chelsea-fc-legend-gives-extra-time-for-hospital-charity/ The endoscopy team (who examine patients' digestive and respiratory systems using miniscule cameras) at St Helier Hospital are celebrating a £1.4 million cash boost. The new investment, which has been funded by the Trust's annual capital programme, means that more patients will be able to get the treatment they need, faster than ever before. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SurgeryAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/gf3lbsSFzQ4/ 21510 Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101027000000 Wed, 27 Oct 2010 17:59:59 GMT 20101027175959 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 14:31:18 GMT 201011051423118 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/october-2010/st-helier-invests-14-million-in-life-saving-endoscopy-unit/ New figures show that the Trust's Centre of Pain Education (COPE) is significantly improving the way people who suffer from chronic pain are able to deal with their condition. And, on average, patients are reporting a 14% decrease in the amount of pain they suffered before and after using COPE's services. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SurgeryAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/B9MbSehDrkM/ 21411 Mon, 18 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101018000000 Mon, 18 Oct 2010 12:12:06 GMT 20101018121206 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 14:24:48 GMT 201011051422448 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/october-2010/centre-of-pain-education-helping-patients-to-cope/ A brand new documentary that followed three of the Trust's trainee surgeons for eight months as they started work at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier Hospitals is set to be broadcast on ITV1 next week. Starting on 6 September at 10.35pm on ITV1, Surgery School is a three part, fly-on-the-wall documentary that will give viewers a unique behind-the-scenes look at the pressurised environment in which surgeons work. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SurgeryAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/BGmm_O-fuss/ 20419 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:58:00 GMT 20100827165800 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:05:54 GMT 20100827170554 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:44:19 GMT 201009011534419 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/august-2010/trust-set-to-star-in-itv1-documentary/ An eye expert from Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is warning local people of the dangers of glaucoma, a condition which can cause blindness. The move to raise awareness forms part of National Glaucoma Awareness Week, which runs from 7 - 13 June 2010. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SurgeryAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/nLVYp7T06Sw/ 19439 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:23:00 GMT 20100601122300 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:23:24 GMT 20100601122324 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 10:55:10 GMT 2010070210105510 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/june-2010/trust-expert-warns-local-people-to-keep-an-eye-out-for-glaucoma/ Visually impaired children who have cancer, acquired brain injuries, multiple disabilities or complex health needs are now able to access designated eye clinics just for them. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SurgeryAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/RSxVhtHt6zQ/ 19048 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 14:13:00 GMT 20100426141300 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 14:15:15 GMT 20100426141515 Thu, 06 May 2010 15:29:30 GMT 201005061532930 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/april-2010/local-children-see-benefit-of-tailored-care/ Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Clive Charig to lead its surgery directorate. Mr Charig, a surgeon who specialises in treating patients with urology problems, has more than 25 years experience and started with the Trust 1991. Urology includes treating patients with kidney, bladder and prostate problems. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SurgeryAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/OR6L3SamQVo/ 18430 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:51:00 GMT 20100309115100 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:52:44 GMT 20100309115244 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:28:08 GMT 201004081532808 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/march-2010/trust-appoints-new-top-surgeon/ Doctors at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust are treating patients who have problem bladders with Botox a procedure that can drastically improve the lives of patients. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SurgeryAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/sfJaiH70Z5M/ 17683 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:34:00 GMT 20091204163400 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:35:04 GMT 20091204163504 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:53:56 GMT 2010010411115356 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/december-2009/not-just-a-pretty-face-doctors-use-botox-to-treat-bladder-problems/ A surgeon from Epsom and his family have walked from their home to the Isle of Wight, where they enjoyed a ten day summer break. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SurgeryAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/D_bULv2f_14/ 17087 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:14:00 GMT 20090914171400 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:15:13 GMT 20090914171513 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:07:42 GMT 200910051750742 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/september-2009/are-we-nearly-there-yet-family-walk-65-miles-to-their-holiday-destination/ The cameras are being packed away and the sound equipment taken down, as filming for a brand new ITV documentary comes to an end at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SurgeryAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/abvkAiepz9o/ 2628 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 17:23:00 GMT 20090417172300 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 17:25:17 GMT 20090417172517 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:33:16 GMT 200908111753316 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/april-2009/and-thats-a-wrap-filming-for-new-tv-show-comes-to-an-end/ With years of difficult training and intense studying to complete, qualifying as a surgeon is never going to be an easy task. But for three of the latest trainee surgeons at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, the pressure really is on. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SurgeryAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/iEyANLfIEow/ 2259 Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:55:00 GMT 20090224165500 Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:57:39 GMT 20090224165739 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:30:12 GMT 200908111753012 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/february-2009/a-delicate-operation/ Filming has got underway for a new 'fly on the wall' documentary that will chart the experiences of trainee surgeons - three of which are based at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SurgeryAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/Av0poSbsjms/ 1235 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20081222000000 Tue, 30 Dec 2008 11:10:56 GMT 20081230111056 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:02:02 GMT 200908181530202 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2008/december-2008/trust-surgeons-to-star-in-national-itv-documentary/ A specialist nurse who works in the eye A&E at Sutton Hospital could be in line to win some silverware after being put forward for a top national award for clinical excellence. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SurgeryAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/QVni7cOtcf8/ 338 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20081017000000 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:17:12 GMT 20081201171712 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:12:39 GMT 200908171751239 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2008/october-2008/leading-ophthalmic-nurse-nominated-for-top-award/ A new laser technique recently introduced at Epsom and St Helier hospitals is transforming the treatment given to men across Epsom, Merton and Sutton and beyond suffering from an enlarged prostate. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SurgeryAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/6nLVOb6tBmI/ 427 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080801000000 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:21:40 GMT 20081204152140 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:23:39 GMT 200908171752339 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2008/august-2008/laser-technology-gets-the-green-light/ The endoscopy department at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust now boasts new and improved facilities thanks to the generosity of the St Helier League of Friends. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SurgeryAtEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/KdnG0yvayAw/ 445 Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080606000000 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:47:19 GMT 20081204164719 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:35:00 GMT 200908171753500 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2008/june-2008/st-helier-league-of-friends-donate-100000-to-improve-endoscopy-unit/