@UKGastroDr Answers:
1. I trained them
2. Yes they do
3. I don’t know - but FIT, rigid sigmoidoscopy& proctoscopy are not under their remit
4. All cases are audited & outcomes reported to the PCN. Where there is uncertainty, cases are discussed directly with me +- fast-tracked to 2ndary care
@UKGastroDr@UKGastroDr these are carefully screened patients - all under 50 yrs with negative FIT - people with benign pathology who are currently waiting > 1 yr to see a colorectal surgeon. Please get your facts straight before panning this initiative on X.
The dV Xi has arrived at UCH!
Privileged to collaborate with @ManishChandSurg and Chris Wood on the robotic colorectal programme. We are immensely grateful to our amazing team of theatre nurses, anaesthetists, hospital administrators and people at Intuitive for making this happen