Current Projects
Pyogenic Liver Abscess Audit
A regional collaborative study reviewing the management of liver abscesses with specific outcomes of abscess resolution and drain management.
Cholecystostomy Audit
A regional collaborative study reviewing the insertion of cholecystectomy drains for gallbladder empyema and severe cholecystitis. Specifically ascertaining drain outcomes and rate of cholecystectomy.
Completed National Collaborative Projects
National Audit of Small Bowel Obstruction
The NASBO study was performed nationally and the LTRC collated results from Mersey hospital trusts. Outcomes specifically related to management and nutritional aspects of small bowel obstruction was produced in the form of a national report, as well as local presentations.
National report: http://nasbo.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/NASBO-web.pdf
LEGS: Laparoscopy in Emergency General Surgery
A series of questionnaires were completed at the RLUH and results uploaded to the NWRC website. Awaiting overall results and outcomes after study completion
Prospective Studies
PPAC2 – Packing of Perianal Abscess Cavities
The Liverpool trials unit and our collaborative look forward to participating in the above study. The full study protocol can be accessed via the link above
ltrconline.com 