Richard Laing retweeted
✅Protocol #DIPLOMA2x2 RCT #Robot vs open #Whipple is out!! @e_mips @nine_degraaf @julia_menso @Abuhilal9Abu
➡️ 413 patients
➡️ 2:1 RPD:OPD
➡️ investigator-initiated, international, multicentre, patient- and assessor-blinded randomised non-inferiority trial
➡️ upfront resectable PDAC and distal cholangiocarcinoma without any vascular involvement.
➡️ roll-over of the DIPLOMA-2 trial
➡️ 20 high-volume centers
➡️ 7 European countries & USA
🔜 results…… #IHPBA2026
rdcu.be/fugtf – at Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Richard Laing retweeted
Cheers, chills, and a standing ovation when RASolute 302 showed unprecedented survival on daraxonrasib for patients with progressive pancreatic cancer
Seldom do you sense you’re witnessing a historic moment in cancer care but this feels like ras targeting has arrived
#ASCO26
Richard Laing retweeted
First in the world SP Robotic Kidney Pancreas tx:
- Both grafts placed on the left side
- K anast time: 33 min
- P anast time: 45 min
- Op time: 5h33m
- LOS: 4 days
@CleClinicUro @amjtransplant @ASTSChimera @AmerUrological @AmCollSurgeons @IHPBA @EAHPBA @AHPBA #Robotics
Richard Laing retweeted
Pleased to present at the 9th Midlands HPB meeting hosted by @Bham_HPB_LTx on the @HpbLeicester ERCP experience and my journey to @JAG_Endoscopy certification in ERCP.
Many thanks to all my mentors especially Prof. Dennison and @ib9994 for their guidance and support throughout.
Richard Laing retweeted
We were delighted to organise and host the 6th @ALSGBandI Intermediate Skills in Robotic Surgery course at the @IntuitiveSurg Reading Lab.
We thank @kotobuki_en for providing excellent models for robotic small bowel resection and TAPP hernia.
Many thanks to all the faculty and for Daniel Musker of @IntuitiveSurg for their invaluable contribution.
#Robotics #Simulation #MedEd
Richard Laing retweeted
Robotic Pancreatoduodenectomy with Segmental Portomesenteric Venous Resection and Primary End-to-End Reconstruction: Approach to a Tension-Free Anastomosis
Full video in link below, comments and suggestions welcomed!
youtu.be/FTdcbKL9JLI?si=5AOv…
rdcu.be/eMLzY
Richard Laing retweeted
The two most exciting cases at #ValladoLive2025 were
🧲 EUS GJ conversion to Magnetic GJ
🧲 MCA (Magnetic compression anastomosis) to restore biliary tract continuity following a complete transection of the bile duct after a cholecystectomy
👏 Paul Yeaton and Sanjay Rajput
Richard Laing retweeted
Neil’s passing at such a young age is tremendous profound tragedy beyond words. His absence leaves a global void; Everyone who knew him is well aware of his incredible surgical prowess, impeccable judgment, innovative creative mind, keen wit, and engaging demeanor. Those people who did not know Neil may not recognize how their surgical practices have been influenced by him. Patients throughout the world will continue to benefit from his legacy. Rest in peace our dear friend Neil. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
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
Richard Laing retweeted
In 40 years I’ve never had a day like this in the operating theatre: 1 robotic Whipples + 1 robotic cholecystectomy with liver resection
Minimally invasive surgery, reduced surgical stress & postoperative-pain @ErasSociety
Amazing team led expertly @rajibaji1983 @OurRSFamily
Richard Laing retweeted
It was a team effort by a fantastic theatre team @BillFawcett. A very rewarding & efficient day of operating @RoyalSurrey @IHPBA @EAHPBA @Augishealth @Declanfj @richlaing @Jawad004
In 40 years I’ve never had a day like this in the operating theatre: 1 robotic Whipples + 1 robotic cholecystectomy with liver resection
Minimally invasive surgery, reduced surgical stress & postoperative-pain @ErasSociety
Amazing team led expertly @rajibaji1983 @OurRSFamily
Richard Laing retweeted
We welcome applications for our senior HPB fellowship @RoyalSurrey. We are the highest volume robotic HPB service in the UK. Great access to a wide range of open/MIS liver/pancreas/biliary surgery
healthjobsuk.com/job/v718350…
@Augishealth @EAHPBA @IHPBA @roux_group @GuildfordHpb
Richard Laing retweeted
Our international multicentre collaborative study that will help in the management of patients with bilobar colorectal cancer liver metastases 🇬🇧🇪🇺🇯🇵🇧🇷
-> recurrence patterns and post-recurrence survival 👇
@BJSurgery @bjsopen @EAHPBA @ihpba @APHPBA @AHPBA @_ILTS_
Recurrence patterns and post-recurrence survival of patients with bilobar colorectal liver metastases: international multicentre retrospective study
➡️ doi.org/10.1093/bjs/znaf003
Understanding patterns and timing of recurrence and knowing post-recurrence survival data helps to select and counsel patients with BiCRLM for various treatments
1⃣During the initial 6-month period after resection, predominantly isolated liver metastases were identified, whereas peritoneal metastases became more prevalent after 12 months
2⃣Isolated lung metastases were associated with the most favourable survival outcomes
3⃣Number of liver lesions, N-stage of the primary tumour, intraoperative ablation, and margin status were associated with recurrence
4⃣Time to recurrence, recurrence pattern, Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumours (RECIST) progressive disease, chemotherapy, and primary tumour site were associated with OS
5⃣Surgery and other locoregional treatment of recurrence were associated with better survival.
Work by Bilobar CRC Liver Metastases Research Collaborative @DasariVm
#SoMe4Surgery #MedTwitter #SurgEd #Surgery @RCPSGTrainees @aecirujanos @SEIQuirurgica @iss_sic #MedicalTechniques @BJSAcademy @young_bjs @BJSOpen @des_winter @evanscolorectal @robhinchliffe1 @bplwijn @MalinASund @nfmkok @TejedorPat @paulo_sutt @PVaughanShaw @JJEarnshaw @juliomayol @ksoreide #some4hpb #some4tpl @DPCG_official @pancreatitis_nl @PancreasClub #PancreasClub2023 #PancreaticCancer #Pancreatitis #HCC @PanCAN #PanCANawareness @EurPancClub @P_C_E_ @dice_europe #PancreaticCancer #cholangiocarcinoma
Richard Laing retweeted
The 3rd robotic HPB conference in Coventry, UK was a huge success. Thanks @Jawad004 for organizing and for inviting me to speak along with giants in the field from all over the world.
@ZhiVenFongMD @IswantoSucandy @rajibaji1983 @Declanfj @HoggNDMD @richlaing @markataylor16 et al
Richard Laing retweeted
This was the best conference I have ever attended. Fantastic for @GuildfordHpb to present our robot programme & to learn from so many world leaders @Jawad004 @HoggNDMD @ZhiVenFongMD @IswantoSucandy @Declanfj @Adam_Frampton1
Richard Laing retweeted
Had a great time at the UK National Robotic HPB Conference.
Thanks @Jawad004 for organizing! Learned so much from experts from all over 🌍
Best part was meeting UK friends! @rajibaji1983 @RyanDBaron @richlaing @Declanfj @markataylor16 @HoggNDMD @IswantoSucandy @AhmadAbouAbbas8
Richard Laing retweeted
Phenomenal talk on robotic hepatectomy for hilar cholangiocarcinoma by @IswantoSucandy
Richard Laing retweeted
The sense of community is one of the many things I love about HPB surgery. So happy to catch up with my previous @augis mentor @Surgerygirl8, and with @richlaing at the UK HPB robotic conference. Both supported me during my training & I’m always grateful.
Richard Laing retweeted
Mr Tim Pencavel, robotic HPB proctor, gave an important talk on controlling bleeding & difficult transection during robotic liver surgery at the UK robotic HPB conference in Coventry 🇬🇧 @IHPBA @EAHPBA @Jawad004 @GuildfordHpb @RoyalSurrey
Richard Laing retweeted
Really please to co-chair a session at the UK HPB robotic conference with these amazing women in HPB surgery 🙌🏻
@AlicjaPsica @Irena8181
Fantastic line up and world class speakers! Well done @Jawad004
Richard Laing retweeted
Mr Ali Arshad gives an overview of the evolution of the robotic HPB programme in @UHSFT at the 3rd UK Robotic HPB conference in Coventry. Over 60 level 3 cases successfully performed 👏 @Jawad004 @roux_group @EAHPBA @MarcBesselink @Augishealth @IHPBA




















































