Publications

The implications of defining obesity as a disease: a report from the Association for the Study of Obesity 2021 annual conference

M Luli, E Farrell, J Ogden, H Parretti, E Frew, S Bevan, A Brown, J Loque, V Menon, N Isack, M Lean, C McEwan, P Gateley, RL Batterham, AD Miras

Lancet eclinical Medicine 2023;58:101962

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eclinm.2923.101962

 

Bariatric surgery improves access to renal transplantation and is safe in renal failure as well as after transplantation: A systematic review and meta-analysis

S Fernando, J Varma, F Dengu, V Menon, S Malik, J O’Callaghan

Transplantation Reviews Volume 37, Issue 3, July 2023, 100777

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trre.2023.100777

 

Closing the pandemic-related surgical training gap using cadaveric simulation

HK James, C Langley, V Menon, S Sankar, S Robertson

Annals of Royal College of Surgeons of England

DOI:10.1308/rcsbull.2023.69

 

Improving digital landscape in Tier 3 Specialist Services: Roll out of a bespoke digital tool Gro Health W8Buddy across two specialist weight management centres.

P hanson, A Abdullahi, A Zalin, M Sahir, T Barber, V Menon, H Randeva, S Abbott, E Shuttlewood, M Lov edar, D Poole, A Panesar, C Summers, M de la Fosse

Obesity Surgery 33,1-145 (2023) S48

 

MERFF Syndrome, lipomatosis, obesity: role of intra gastric balloon

TR Bhandari, A Wride, J Abraham, C Lacey, A Abbott, J Sharma, K Akbari, V Menon

Obesity Surgery 33,1-145 (2023) S98

 

Safety and efficacy of the Elipse Intragastric balloon for short term weight loss in obesity: A systematic review and meta analysis of 2268 patients

A Krishnamoorthy, J O’Brien, J Abraham, V Menon

Obesity Surgery 33,1-145 (2023) S101

 

The Orbera Intragastric balloon and Orbera 365 over the last 10 years: A systematic review and meta analysis of 967 patients.

A Krishnamoorthy, J O’Brien, E Shuttlewood, S Abbott, A Wride, J Abraham, V Menon

Obesity Surgery 33,1-145 (2023) S108

 

Combination of endoscopic and surgically induced weight loss avoiding need for liver transplantation.

A Irshad, A Wride, S Abbott, J Abraham, C Lacey, A Taylor, V Menon

Obesity Surgery 33,1-145 (2023) S111

 

UK Cost effectiveness analysis of endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty versus lifestyle modification alone for adults with Class II obesity.

J Kelly, V Menon, F O’Neill, L Elliott, E Coombe, W Drinkwater, S Abbott, B Hayee

Obesity Surgery 33,1-145 (2023) S120

 

Implementation of a Digital Health Tool for patients awaiting input from a specialist weight management team: Observational study

P Hanson, C Summers, A Panesar, A Liarkos, D Oduro-Donkor, D Oshodi, L Hailston, H Randeva, V Menon, A Kaura, E Shuttlewood, M Lovedar, T Barber

JMIR Human Factors

https://humanfactors.jmir.org/2023/1/e41256

 

The role of mindfulness training in sustaining weight reduction: retrospective cohort analysis

Hanson P, M Lange, Dominic Oduro-Donkor, E Shuttlewood, MO Weichert, HS Randeva, V Menon, RT Alexander, P Basset, R Shankar, TO Barber

BJ Psych Open (2022) 8, e198, 1-6

doi:10.1192/bjo2022.602

 

A pilot project to introduce the compassionate approach to living mindfully for prevention of disease (Calmpod) in weight management in a forensic intellectual disability unit.

A Amiola, P Temple, H Dickenson, P Langdon, P Hanson, T Thomas, R Tharian, T Barber, V Menon, RT Alexander

BJ Psych Open 2022 8(S1):S82-S83

 

Vit D levels as an important predictor for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and weight regain post sleeve gastrectomy

A Aladel, A Murphy, J Abraham, N Shah, T Barber, G Bell, V Menon, MK Piya, P McTiernan

Nutrients 14(10):2052 May 2022

 

Low Carb Program Health App Within a Hospital-Based Obesity Setting: Observational Service Evaluation

Hanson P, Summers C, Panesar A, Oduro-Donkor D, Lange M, Menon V, Barber TM
JMIR Form Res 2021;5(9):e29110 doi: 10.2196/29110PMID: 34449405

 

Weight regain after sleeve gastrectomy more common in male and less common in super obese patients – Results of an 18 month follow up study

AS Bodla, N Shah, J Abraham, Vinod Menon

British Journal of Surgery 108 (Supplement 7) October 2021 doi:10.1093 /bjs/znab308.111

 

P-OGC88 Is routine contrast swallow after oesophago-gastrectomy justified or required.

I Mukhopadhyay, A Krishnamurthy, E Mclaughlin, Tan LC, V Menon, N Tewari

British Jounral of Surgery 108 (Supplement 9) doi:10.1093/bjs/znab/430.215

 

Unusual case of Hyperemesis in a pregnant patient with prior anti-reflux surgery.

A Obisesan, E Townsend, J Wong, Vinod Menon

BMJ Case reports August 2021 14(8):e241935  DOI:10.1136/bcr-2021-241935 

 

Mortality from Oesophagectomy for oesophageal cancer across low, middle and high income countries: An international cohort study. OGAA Collaborative Committee. Menon V (Collaborator) European Journal of Surgical Oncology Volume 47, Issue 6,P1481-1488 June 2021. DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejso.2020.12.006

 

Spontaneous pneumomediastinum in an 18 year old woman: the importance of excluding oesophageal perforation.

Konda NN, Bloomfield JO, Menon VS. BMJ Case Rep 2021;14:e243041. doi:10.1136/bcr-2021- 243041

 

The first modified Delphi consensus statement on sleeve gastrectomy.

Rishi Singhal, Sandeep Aggarwal, Arun Prasad, Vinod Menon, Scott Shikora, Kamal Mahawar et al. Surgical Endoscopy https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-020-08216-w

 

Bariatric Surgery for patients with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus requiring Insulin: Clinical outcome and cost-effective analysis E McGlone, Vinod Menon, Omar A Khan et al. PLOS Med December 2020 17(12):e1003228. https:/doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.1003228

 

Impact of COVID-19 on Obesity Management Services in the United Kingdom (The COMS-UK Study) O Moussa, R Zakeri, C Arhi, M O’Kane, V Snowdon-Carr, Vinod Menon, K Mahawar, S Purkayastha on behalf of the PanSurg collaborative (COVESITY) Obesity Surgery https://doi.org/10.1007/s11695-020-05005-1

 

Older age does not influence the success of weight loss through the implementation of lifestyle modification E Leyden, P HGanson, L Halder, L Rout, I Cherry, E Shuttlewood, D Poole, M Lovedar, J Abraham, I Kyrou, H Randeva, FT Lam, Vinod Menon, TM Barber.. Clinical Endocrinology.2020;00:1-6.

 

A multi-disciplinary Algorithm in the non operative management of Upper GI Complications – A retrospective cohort study. Koshy RM, JLH Wong, VS Menon.. World Journal of Surgery and Surgical Research 2020; 3: 1259

 

Modification of faecal microbiota as a mediator of effective weight loss and metabolic benefits following bariatric surgery. Dominic Oduro-Donkor, Mark C Turner, Sebastien Farnaud, Derek Renshaw, Ioannis Kyrou, Petra Hanson, John Hattersley, Martin O Weickert, Vinod Menon, Harpal S Randeva & Thomas M Barber (2020) Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism, DOI: 10.1080/17446651.2020.1801412

 

Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding – should a second chance be given?

BM Leca, U Khan, J Abraham, L Halder, E Shuttlewood, N Shah, TM Barber, Vinod Menon, HS Randeva, Georgios K Dimitriadis Obesity Surgery (2020) 30:2913-2919

 

The Hernia ‘CAMP’ model: a collaborative action to maximise productivity within the NHS

RM Koshy, M Ali, T Fernando, VS Menon

Hernia 2020 https://doi.org/10.1007/s10029-020-02121-w

 

COVID-19 and People with Intellectual Disability: Guidance on Advances Planning for Treatment Escalation, Ceiling of Care, Palliative Care and End of Life. Ravi, A., Barclay, H., Mukherji, K., Chester, V. & Alexander, R.T. (2020). Norwich: RADiANT. (Part of Consultative Greoup)

 

‘Can Surgery make a difference – Quality improvement project’

RM Koshy, T Fernando, Vinod Menon

International Journal of Surgery Vol 76, April 2020,144-145

 

The CAMP model – A surgeon led quality improvement project for collaborative action to maximise productivity.

RM Koshy, T Fernando, Vinod Menon World J Surg Surgical Res.2020;3:1188

 

Standardiation of bariatric metabolic procedures: World consensus meeting statement world consensus meeting on standardisation of bariatric metabolic procedures, Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi India. M Bhandari, MAL Fobi, V S Menon, J Buchwald et al

Obesity Surgery 2019 29(4): 309-345

 

An examination of who is eligible and who is receiving bariatric surgery in England: Secondary analysis of health survey for England dataset.

D Desogus, V Menon, R Singhal, O Oyebode Obesity Surgery 29, 3246-3251 (2019)

 

An algorithmic and multi-disciplinary approach to the management of anastomotic leaks in oesophagectomy patients. Renol Koshy, John Wong, Vinod Menon

European Journal of Surgical Oncology, Volume 45, Issue 11, P2201, November 2019

 

Application of mindfulness in a Tier 3 obesity service improves eating behaviour and facilitates successful weight loss

P Hanson, E Shuttlewood, L Halder, N Shah, FT Lam, V Menon, TM Barber

The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, Volume 104, Issues 3, March 2019, 793-800

 

Effect of Visfactin on brown adipose tissue energy regulation using T37i cells

GK Dimitriadis, R Adya, BK Tan, TA Jones, VS Menon, M Ramanjaneya, G Kaltsas, AD Miras, HS Randeva

Cytokine Vol 113, Jan 2019, 248-255

 

Analysis of blood ordering and predictors of peri-operative blood transfusion for elective oesophagectomy over a 3 year period. S Arman, V Menon, P Naredla, LC Tan, McLaughlin E BJS 2019;106(S7):P86

 

Effective implementation of peri-operative local guidelines for metabolic surgery in patients with Diabetes Mellitus in a Tier 4 setting demonstrate improved work efficiency and resource allocation

N Shah, J Abraham, W Goodwin, H Kahal, V Menon, FT Lam, TM Barber

Obesity Surgery (2018) 28:3342-3347

 

Improved thyroid hypoechogenicity following bariatric-induced weight loss in euthyroid adults with severe obesity – a pilot study

I Kyrou, O Adesanya, N Hedley, S Wayte, D Grammatopoulos, CL Thomas, A Weedall, S Sivaraman, L Pelluri, TM Barber, V Menon, HS Randeva, M Tedla, MO Weichert

Frontiers in Endocrinology August 2018, Volume 9, Article 488, 1-5

 

Venous thromboembolism in patients with gastro-intestinal cancer undergoing neoadjuant chemotherapy and surgical resection

M Tahir, T Seddon, V Menon, C Grocock, J Marzouk, LC Tan, E McLaughlin

BJS 2018;105(S6)5-60

 

Predictors of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease following sleeve gastrectomy – lessons from national database

H Al Rubaye, ER Mcglove, V Kaur, M Turki, M Adamo, S Dexter, I Finlay, J Hopkins, V Menon, M Reddy, P Sedman, P Small, S Somers, O Khan, R Welbourne

BJS 2018;105(S4)5-30

 

Local implementation of peri-operative guidelines for diabetes management of patients undergoing metabolic surgery: improvement in patient care and resource allocation.

N Shah, J Abraham, W Goodwin, H Kahal, V Menon, FT Lam, T Barber

BJS 2018;105(S4):5-30

 

Pre-operative predictors of obstructive sleep apnoea resolution after bariatric surgery – lessons from a national database

O Khan, ER Mcglone, H Al Rubaye, M Johnson, M Turki, M Adamo, S Dexter, I Finlay, J Hopkins, V Menon, M Reddy, P Sedman, P Small, S Somers, P Walton, R Batterham, K Mahawar, B Sgromo, R Welbourne

BJS 2018;105 (Suppl S4):5-30

 

Mindfulness orientated weight management course in Tier 3/ Tier 4 obesity service

P Hanson, E Shuttlewood, L Halder, N Shah, O Sutton, FT Lam, V Menon, T Barber

BJS 2018;105 (Suppl S4):5-30

 

Is there a volume-outcome relationship for sleeve gastrectomy surgery in the UK? Evidence from the National Bariatric Surgery Registry

O Khan, A Munasinghe, ER Mcglone, M Adamo, S Dexter, I Finlay, J Hopkins, V Menon, M Reddy, P Sedman, P Small, S Somers, P Walton, R Batterham, K Mahawar, B Sgromo, R Welbourne

BJS 2018;105 (Suppl S4):5-30

 

Gastric band removal: a tertiary centre experience

H Kahal, N Shah, J Abraham, T Barber, FT Lam, V Menon

BJS 2018;105 (Suppl S4): 5-30

 

Should we avoid sleeve gastrectomy in obese patients with Gastrooesophageal reflux disease? A Munasinghe, E Griffin, A Johnson, R Koshy, N Shah, J Abraham, F Lam, V Menon. Obes.Surg.2017;27(1 supp):1039

 

Co-morbidity resolution after sleeve gastrectomy. A Munasinghe, E Griffin, A Johnson, R Koshy, N Shah, J Abraham, F Lam, V Menon. Obes.Surg.2017;27(1 supp): 1001

 

Pre operative 5% weight loss as a criterion for surgery: is this a good predictor of metabolic outcomes post-surgery? A Aladel, L Martinez De La Escalera, N Shah, J Abraham, MK Piya, PG Mcternan, V Menon. Obes.Surg;27(1 supp): 827

 

Pre-surgical predictors of post operative weight loss: Role of Dietetic follow up and patient engagement. L Martinez De La Escalera, A Aladel, N Shah, J Abraham, MK Piya, PG Mcternan, V Menon. Obes.Surg.2017;27(1 supp): 826

 

Is Pre-operative weight loss associated with better longer term weight loss in patients undergoing vertical sleeve gastrectomy for morbid obesity ER Mcglone, OA Khan, AA Almoudaris, M Adamo, S Dexter, I Findlay, J Hopkins, V Menon, M Reddy, P Sedman, P Small, S Somers, P Walton, R Welbourn.. Obes.Surg.2017;27(1 supp):819

 

Sleeve Gastrectomy: Should this be the operation of choice in smokers?A Munasinghe, A Johnson, E Griffin, R Koshy, N Shah, J Abraham, F Lam, V Menon. Obes.Surg.2017;27(1 supp):802

 

Feasibilty of definitive primary bariatric surgery in the mega-obese (BMI>70) O Khan, S Chidambaram, S Erridge, EL Goh, ER Mcglone, S Purkayastha, M Adamo, S Dexter, I Findlay, J Hopkins, V Menon, M Reddy, P Sedman, P Small, S Somers, P Walton, R Welbourn.. Obes.Surg.2017;27(1 supp):404

Is there a ‘weekend effect’ in bariatric surgery. O Khan, ER Mcglone, M Adamo, S Dexter, I Findlay, J Hopkins, V Menon, M Reddy, P sedman, P Small, S Somers, P Walton, R Welbourn. Obes.Surg.2017;27(1 supp):199

Type 2 Diabetes resolution in the Insulin-dependent patient-which metabolic operation OA Khan, ER Mcglone, A Miras, M Adamao, S Dexter, I Findlay, J Hopkins, V Menon, M Reddy, P Sedman, P Small, S Somers, P Walton, R Welbourn Obes.Surg.2017;(1 supp):254

Efficacy of bariatric surgery in patients below BMI 30 – outcoms of a cosmetic operation. O Moussa, O Khan, E Mcglone, S Purkayastha, M Adamo, S Dexter, V Menon, M Reddy, P Sedman, P Small, S Somers, P Walton, R Welbourn. Efficacy of bariatric surgery in patients below BMI 30 – outcomes of a ‘cosmetic operation’. Obes.Surg.2017;(1 supp):337

 

Sleeve gastrectomy specimen may reveal unsuspected pathology M Ali, A Johnson, A Munasinghe, J Abraham, V Menon.. BJS 2017;104(S6);83-243

 

Pre-surgical predictors of post-surgical weight loss: role of dietetic follow-up and patient engagement. A Aladel, LM de la Escalera, N Shah, J Abraham, V Menon.. BJS 2017;104(S6):83-243

 

Secondary weight gain following sleeve gastrectomy – where can we improve A Munasinghe, L Jenkins, E Griffin, R Koshy, A Krishnamoorthy, J Abraham, N Shah, FT Lam, VS Menon:. BJS 2017;104(S2):5-30

 

Sleeve gastrectomy in Type 2 Diabetes, can we improve case selection A Krishnamoorthy, R Koshy, A Munasinghe, S Joseph, L Jenkins, E Griffin, J Abraham, N Shah, FT Lam, VS Menon. BJS 2017; 104 (S2):5-30

 

Trichobezoar and Rapunzel syndrome: an unusual cause of abdominal mass L O’Flynn, BR Disney, V Menon, J Mannath. Acta Gastro-Enterologica, Vol LXXX, January-March 2017

 

The effectiveness of nurse-dietitian led group sessions before and two weeks after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy & it’s relation to 6 month weight loss N Shah, J Abraham, FT Lam, M Piya, VS Menon.. BJS 2016; 103 (S2): 1-25

 

Comparison of outcomes of patients with and without Type 2 Diabetes before, 2 and 8 weeks after sleeve gastrectomy and it’s relation to weight loss at 26 weeks J Abraham, N Shah, R Rabiu, T Barber, S Kumar, VS Menon, M Piya.. BJS 2016; 103 (S2): 1-25

 

Does the technique of lymph node retrieval after major upper gastro-intestinal resections have an impact on overall node count? C Khatri, R Koshy, M Evans, J Stephenson, LC Tan, V Menon S Sah: BJS 2016; 103 (S7):5-62

 

Review of gastro-intestinal stromal tumours in a tertiary referral unit – A 13 year experience of surgical outcomes, treatment and survival – is is time for a national database?J Gan, B Jagdev, M Scott-Brown, S Sothi, LC Tan, V Menon: BJS 2016; 103(S7):5-62

The role of a dedicated research nurse on recruitment to clinical trials C Khatri, M Foupel, M Scott Brown, S Sothi, J Marzouk, C Grocock, E McLaughlin, LC Tan, V Menon BJS 2016, 103 (S7):5-62

Pre operative weight loss as a predictor of post-op weight loss after bariatric surgery AS Bodla, J Abraham, N Shah, V Menon: BJS 2016;103(S6):11-103

 

Jockstraps post inguinal hernia repair – maintains size and shape C Nolan, V Menon BJS 2016;103(S6):11-103

 

Outcomes of surgical fundoplication: The need for novel diagnostic tests for extra-oesophageal reflux symptoms T Clark, C Gelder, V Menon BJS 2016;103 (S6): 104-109

 

A report on an acute, in-hours, outpatient review clinic with ultrasonography facilities for the early evaluation of general surgical patients TE Pidgeon, U Shariff, F Devine, V Menon: Ann R Coll Surg Engl 2016; 98(7):468-74

Textbook: Obesity, Bariatric & Metabolic surgery – A Practical Guide (S Agrawal) V Menon Honorary Section Editor, released by Springer – August 2015

 

The impact of an ultrasound service on an emergency, in hours, outpatient review clinic for general surgical patients Pidgeon TE, Shariff U, Devine F, Menon V.. Br J Surg 2015;102 (Suppl.7):88-177

 

An acute review clinic for general surgical patients results in low rates of admission to hospital and low rates of emergency surgery Pidgeon TE, Shariff U, Devine F, Menon V.. Br J Surg 2015;102 (Suppl.7):88-177

 

A review of the impact of radiological imaging requested by an acute review clinic for general surgical patients. Pidgeon TE, Shariff U, Devine F, Menon V. Br J Surg 2015;102(Suppl.7):88-177

 

The effect of pre operative psychological factors on weight loss in bariatric surgical patients AS Bodla, V Gibbs, J Abraham, D Kendrick, V Menon British Journal of Surgery 2015;102 (S4) 1-27

 

The effectiveness of nurse dietitian led pre op group session N Shah, J Abraham, J Wood, MK Piya, V Menon British Journal of Surgery 2015;102 (S4) 1-27

 

Presentation and outcome of patients attending an acute surgical review clinic T Pidgeon, R Jackson, C Taylor, U Shariff, V Menon British Journal of Surgery 2015;102(S1):127-301

 

Bariatric surgery, a change in practice: from band to sleeve C Taylor, PC Lau, U Shariff, J Abraham, V Menon British Journal of Surgery 2015;102(S1):127-301

 

Comparison of outcomes between left transthoracic & Ivor Lewis oesophagectomies for the treatment of oesophageal cancer in one centre T Papettas, SO Henderson, JRM Dickmann, S Freshney, V Menon British Journal of Surgery 2015;102(S1):127-301

 

Routine histological review of gallbaldders from laparoscopic cholecystectomy R Jackson, C Taylor, U Shariff, T Pidgeon, V Menon British Journal of Surgery 2015; 102(S1):119-126

 

The risks of a delayed laparoscopic cholecystectomy following acute gall stone pancreatitis C Taylor, R Jackson, PC Lau, U Shariff, V Menon British Journal of Surgery 2015; 102(S1):9-118

 

Development and evaluation of a bariatric specialist nurse role within a multi-disciplinary team J Abraham, L Halder, S Bridgwater, M Williams, Vinod Menon British Journal of Surgery 2014:101(S3):1-22

 

Short term outcomes of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy C Taylor, U Shariff, PC Lau, J Abraham, L Halder, F Lam, V Menon British Journal of Surgery 2014:101(S3):1-22

 

Establishing a multi-disciplinary approach to laparoscopic gastric band adjustment J Abraham, L Halder, S Bridgwater, FT Lam, V Menon Obesity surgery August 2014;Vol 24, Issue 8:1136-1378

 

Needle aspiration technique for diagnosis and management of mucosal pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis (PCI)S Vinnamala, U Shariff, Parkianathan, M Shebani, V Menon, J Mannath, N Burch Gastroenterology Today, 2014, Vol 24;No 2: 10-11

 

Endoscopic closure of acute Boerhaave’s syndrome with an over the scope clip S Vinnamala, V Menon, R Arasaradnam, JA Eaden, JLH Wong, J Mannath.. Endoscopy 2014;46: E481-E482

 

Blood cross matching for upper GI cancer resections: Too much or too little C Hickson, T Salter, C Ang, L Tan, V Menon British Journal of Surgery 2013; 100(S8)1-62

 

Enhanced recovery in 2 stage oesophagectomy patients – a pilot study C El Sayed, M Bossand-Cooke, C Ang, V Menon, L Tan British Journal of Surgery 2013; 100 (S8):1-62

 

Predictors of weight loss at 1 year after laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding and the role of presurgical quality of life Saboor Aftab SA1, Halder L, Piya MK, Reddy N, Fraser I, Menon V, Bridgwater S, Kendrick D, Kumar S, Barber TM. Obesity Surgery 2014 Jun;24(6):885-90. doi: 10.1007/s11695-014-1184-3.

 

Painful fat necrosis resulting from Insulin injections P Hanson, M Pandit, V Menon, S Roberts, TM Barber Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Case reports ID: 14-0073;September 2014 DOI:10.1530/EDM-14-0073

Pre operative characteristics of morbidly obese patients who achieved at least 50% excess weight loss post metabolic surgery SAS Aftab, N Reddy, MK Piya, I Fraser, V Menon, S Bridgwater, L Halder, D Kendrick, S Kumar, T Barber Endocrine abstracts (2013) 31 P239 DOI:10.1530/endoabs.31.P239

The public distress domain of quality of life correlates directly and independently with BMI in pre operative morbidly obese patients awaiting metabolic surgery SAS Aftab, N Reddy, MK Piya, I Fraser, V Menon, S Bridgwater, L Halder, D Kendrick, S Kumar, T Barber Endocrine abstracts (2013) 31 P212 DOI:10.1530/endoabs.31.P212

Relationship between pre operative clinical parameters, age and health related quality of life in morbidly obese patients selected for metabolic surgery SAS Aftab, N Reddy, MK Piya, I Fraser, V Menon, S Bridgwater, L Halder, D Kendrick, S Kumar, T Barber British Journal of Surgery 2013;100 (S3):1-22

A delayed presentation of Boerhaave’s syndrome with mediastinitis managed using the Over-the-scope clip E Ramhamadamy, S Mohammed, S Jaunoo, T Baker, J Mannath, J Harding, V Menon JSCR 2013 ; 5 doi:10.1093/jscr/rjt020

Birth to designation: a safe multi-disciplinary bariatric service G Jackson-koku, T O Connor, L Halder, J Abraham, N Reddy, T Barber, I Fraser, V Menon, MK Piya, S Kumar Diabetic Medicine 2012 vol 29 Suppl 1 page 126 (P315)

Management of Gastro-intestinal stromal tumours; 9 year experience in a tertiary referral centre J Barnes; T O’Connor; G Bouras; V Menon. Br J Surg 2012;99(S6);100

Splenic artery aneurysm presenting with clinical features of a bleeding gastrointestinal stromal tumour: Case report J Barnes, G Bouras, J Shearman, FT Lam, VS Menon

Peritoneal cytology testing during staging laparoscopy for oesophago-gastric adenocarcinomas improves the diagnostic accuracy W Hawkins, J Barnes, R DeSouza, M Baines, V Menon, LC Tan.. British Journal of Surgery 2009; 96(S6) p26

Invivo and ex vivo regulation of Visfactin production by leptin in human and murine adipose tissue: role of mitogen activated protein kinase and phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase signaling pathways Tan BK, Chen J, Brown J, Adya R, Ramanjaneya M, Menon V, Bailey CJ, Lehnert H, Randeva HS.  Endocrinology.  150(8):3530-9, 2009 Aug.

Book chapter on Surgery in cancer treatment – Understanding cancers Takhar A, Menon VS.  (The Open University) 2008;201-224

Multi-modal management of gastro-intestinal stromal tumours: 5 year experience from a tertiary referral centre Bouras G, Nicholson J, Dutton T, Kellagher W, Menon V. . British Journal of Surgery. 2008;95(S7)42.

Randomised clinical trial comparing feeding jejunostomy with nasoduodenal tube placement in patients undergoing oesophagectomy J.A.Evans, V.S.Menon.. British Journal of Surgery 2007,94: 514 (Letter)

Deep vein thrombosis in general surgical patients – an audit based on THRIFT guidelines. We need to do better!  D.K.Bilku, V.S.Menon.  British Journal of Surgery 2007, 94 (S2) 28.

Feeding Jejunostomy: a definitive life line.  Akwei, I.Costello, J.Evans, Z.Campbell, V.S.Menon.  British Journal of Surgery 2007,94 (S5) 56

Gastrointestinal bleeding in a pregnant woman: mucinous cystic neoplasm of pancreas mimicking gastrointestinal stromal tumor of stomach. Brown TH, Menon VS, Richards DG, Griffiths AP. J Hepato-Biliary-Pancreat Surg. 2009; 16(5):681-3. doi:10. 1007/s00534-009-0159-6

Sex-based analysis of the outcome of laparoscopic cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis. Menon VS British Journal of Surgery 2005,92:896 (Letter)

Laparoscopic Fundoplication: Learning curve and patient satisfaction Menon VS, Manson JMck, Baxter JN.  .  Annals Royal College of Surgeons of England 2003; 85:10-13.

Umbilical Hernia in adults: Day case local anaesthetic repair Menon VS, Brown TH.  . J Postgrad Med 2003; 49: 132-133

Acute mesenteric ischaemia: a new and simple blood test Menon VS, De M, Alhamdani A, Souza FD, Ganesan A, Fielding A, Gunneberg A, Baxter JN.  . British Journal of Surgery. Vol 90, Suppl 1, June 2003,146.

Sarcoma of the uterus metastasising to the spleen-an unusual cause for splenomegaly Menon VS Murphy J, Sheridan WG.. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2003 Vol 23,1,90-91.

Benign scrotal pathology: should all patients undergo surgery?  Menon VS, Sheridan WG.  British Journal of Urology International 2001, 88, 251-254.

Prospective study of primary anastomosis following sigmoid resection for suspected acute complicated diverticular disease Menon VS. British Journal of Surgery 2002,89,246. (Letter)

Impact of diagnostic laparoscopy on the management of gastric cancer: prospective study of 120 consecutive patients with primary gastric adenocarcinoma Menon VS.  British Journal of Surgery 2002,89,1326 (Letter)

Urgent laparoscopic cholecystectomy for acute gall bladder disease: a prospective study Menon VS, Masoud AG, Gibbons CP, Baxter JN, Brown TH.   . Ann Royal College Surgeons England 2002, 84, 67-68.

 

Value and cost of follow-up after adjuvant treatment of patients with Duke’s C colonic cancer Menon VS.. British Journal of Surgery 2001,88, 1128-29. (Letter)

 

Role of resection and primary anastomosis of the left colon in the presence of peritonitis. Menon VS. British Journal of Surgery 2001, 88, 889. (Letter)

 

Urgent laparoscopic cholecystectomy for acute biliary disease: a prospective study Menon VS, CP Gibbons, JN Baxter, TH Brown.. British Journal of Surgery 2001, 88, Suppl.1, 30-31.

 

Fundoplication in the laparoscopic era: early results Menon VS, Nutt M, Mck Manson J, Baxter JN.. Annals Royal College Surgeons England  2001; 83, 365-66.

 

Assessment of data retrieval from breast screening database. Menon V S, Davies CJ. European Journal of Surgical Oncology 1999, 25: 660

 

Basic Surgical Training in Wales: The trainees’ perspective Menon VS, da Silva A, Scriven MW..  British Journal of  Surgery 1999,  86, Suppl.1.

 

Benign scrotal pathology: should we operate on all patients? Menon VS, Thomas, WRG Sheridan WG.  British Journal of  Surgery  1999, 86, Suppl.1.

 

Colonic J pouch reconstruction after low anterior resection for rectal cancer, A three-year experience Menon VS, Billings PJ.. Colorectal Disease May 1999, Vol 1, Suppl. 1          

 

A new and simple blood test to diagnose acute mesenteric ischaemia.MenonVS, De M, Ganesan A, de Souza F, Feilding A, Gunneberg A, Baxter JN. Welsh Surgical Society Abstracts volume XXXIX. May 2002

 

Palliative treatment of inoperable oesophago-gastric cancer, a 4 year experience. Menon VS, George RN, Askill CS, Baxter JN, Mck Manson J, Brown TH.  Welsh Surgical Society Abstracts volume XXXVIII. November 2001

 

Urgent laparoscopic cholecystectomy for acute biliary disease: a prospective study Menon VS, Gibbons CP, Baxter JN, Brown TH.  . Welsh Surgical Society Abstracts volume XXXVII, May 2001

 

Fundoplication in the laparoscopic era: Early results. Menon VS, Nutt M,  Manson J Mck, Baxter JN.    Welsh Surgical Society Abstracts volume XXXV, May 2000

 

Stresster Ergometer – A simple bedside    

technique to assess vascular reconstruction Arumugam PJ, Menon VS, da Silva A. 

Welsh Surgical Society Abstracts volume XXXV, May 2000

 

Trephine Colostomy- A Technique to avoid a Laparotomy. Menon V S, Billings PJ. Welsh Surgical Society Abstracts volume XXXIV, November 1999

 

Serum cholesterol, Claudication and the vascular Surgeon Menon VS, da Silva A. Welsh Surgical Society Abstracts Volume XXXIII, May 1999

 

A new service for haemodialysis in a DGH – The first year Menon VS, da Silva A.. Welsh Surgical Society Abstracts Volume XXXIII ,  May 1999

 

Continuous wave Doppler vs Duplex ultrasound scanning in the assessment of recurrent and complicated varicose veins Menon VS, da Silva A.   Welsh Surgical Society Abstracts Volume XXXIII, May 1999

 

Hyperhydrosis: A surgical success story. Menon VS, Tan YK, da Silva A, Scriven MW.  Welsh Surgical Society Abstracts Volume XXXII, November 1998

 

Colonic J pouch reconstruction after low anterior resection for rectal cancer: A 3-year experience. Menon VS, Roberts A, Billings PJ. Welsh Surgical Society Abstracts Volume XXXII,  November 1998

 

Basic surgical training in Wales: The trainees’ perspective.  Menon VS, da Silva A, Scriven MW.  Welsh Surgical Society Abstracts Volume XXXII, November 1998

 

An audit of surgery for benign intrascrotal pathology Menon VS, Sheridan WG.. Welsh Surgical Society Abstracts Volume XXX, November 1997

 

Transcoelomic spread to the appendix- an unusual presentation of advanced gastric carcinoma Bowrey DJ, Menon VS, Carey PD..  Gastroenterology Today 1997,7,3.

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