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Kathy Brown. Colorectal Surgeon, L&D NSSG Chair. Key Features of Service. Full Colorectal Cancer service at all the four (going to three) sites in the region Diagnostics Treatment Network referral pathways for TEMS and liver/lung resection. Key Achievements.
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Kathy Brown Colorectal Surgeon, L&D NSSG Chair
Key Features of Service • Full Colorectal Cancer service at all the four (going to three) sites in the region • Diagnostics • Treatment • Network referral pathways for TEMS and liver/lung resection
Key Achievements • Incorporated Anal MDT into Lister Colorectal MDT in October 2011 • Enhanced Recovery Programme (ERP) for elective colorectal patients has been established at Watford. • Undertook review of liver mets pathway • Increased surgical capacity at L&D • Liaison with ECRIC re Data quality
Key Achievements (2) • Bowel Cancer Awareness Campaign • Were first part of national pilot then national campaign • Produced Bowel Cancer Film for GP Education and GP resource kit • Colorectal Cancer Quilt produced • NCIN Service Profiles • Macmillan GP linked to NSSG
Some Challenges • Complete data collection of the COSD • Develop a local TEMS service • Attendance of RF liver surgeons at MDTs • E&N Herts to amalgamate their 2 MDTs • Endoscopy capacity, • given public awareness campaigns • Age extension for screening
Priorities of the Future • Review and update clinical guidelines • Working more closely as a network
Finally…. • Discussions around colorectal services in SE Midlands Will this have an impact on our Network?