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Rowan W. Parks

Researcher at University of Edinburgh

Publications -  145
Citations -  10003

Rowan W. Parks is an academic researcher from University of Edinburgh. The author has contributed to research in topics: Pancreatitis & Acute pancreatitis. The author has an hindex of 46, co-authored 142 publications receiving 8808 citations. Previous affiliations of Rowan W. Parks include Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.

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Randomized clinical trial of laxatives and oral nutritional supplements within an enhanced recovery after surgery protocol following liver resection.

TL;DR: Routine laxatives may expedite gastrointestinal recovery and early tolerance of food within an enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) programme and combined with carbohydrate loading and oral nutritional supplements (ONS) may further enhance recovery of gastrointestinal function and promote earlier overall recovery.
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A woman's place is in theatre: women's perceptions and experiences of working in surgery from the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland women in surgery working group.

TL;DR: A lack of formal mentorship, inflexibility towards part-time careers, gender stereotypes and poor work–life balance were the main perceived barriers for women in surgical careers.
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Liver Resection and Transplantation in the Management of Iatrogenic Biliary Injury

TL;DR: Hepatic atrophy or sepsis after biliary injury can be managed successfully with hepatic resection, and Liver transplantation is required occasionally for patients with secondary biliary cirrhosis, but is rarely successful for early hepatic failure following iatrogenic biliary Injury.
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The extent of resection influences outcome following hepatectomy for colorectal liver metastases

TL;DR: Patients undergoing segmental resection had fewer complications, shorter length of stay, and the longest median survival suggesting adequate oncological clearance, although survival in patients undergoing extended resections was reduced.