![George Ramsay George Ramsay](/img/200x200/staffpages/uploads/s01gr7/Picture.jpg)
PhD FRCS
Senior Clinical Lecturer
- About
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- Email Address
- george.ramsay@abdn.ac.uk
- Office Address
Health Services Research Unit
University of Aberdeen
Health Sciences Building
Foresterhill
Aberdeen
AB25 2ZD
- School/Department
- School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition
Biography
George Ramsay is a Senior Lecturer in the Health Services Research Unit, having joined the unit in 2021. He is also a Consultant Colorectal and General Surgeon in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
Before moving to HRSU, he was a SCREDS clinical lecturer in the Rowett Institute of the University of Aberdeen. His clinical training started in the University of Edinburgh where he undertook his undergraduate training, followed by his surgical training in the North and North East of Scotland. During his training, he took time out to undertake a PhD in Mucosal Immunology studying the lymphocytes in the small and large intestine that are key to maintaining health of these organs.
His current research interests are in describing and characterising Emergency General Surgery, assessing and improving outcomes in colorectal cancer management and medical education.
Qualifications
- BSc Medical Microbiology2004 - University of Edinburgh
- MBChB Medicine2007 - University of Edinburgh
- PhD Mucosal Immunology2015 - University of DundeeEnvironmental signals that control T lymphocytes in the Gastrointestinal Tract
- FRCS General Surgery2019 - Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
- MFSTEd Surgical Education2015 - Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
Memberships and Affiliations
- Internal Memberships
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I am the North Cancer Alliance Prehabilitation Clinical Lead
- External Memberships
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Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Association of Coloproctologisty of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Chair of the Emergency General Surgical Subcommittee of ACPGBI
Latest Publications
A Quantitative Analysis of Intraoperative Distractions and When They Occur During General Surgical Operations
Cureus, vol. 16, no. 5, e60700Contributions to Journals: ArticlesDietary fibre supplementation enhances radiotherapy tumour control and alleviates intestinal radiation toxicity
Microbiome, vol. 12, no. 1, 89Contributions to Journals: ArticlesReversal of stoma with biosynthetic mesh fascial reinforcement: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Colorectal Disease, vol. 26, no. 4, pp. 632-642Contributions to Journals: ArticlesStoma-free survival after anastomotic leak following rectal cancer resection: worldwide cohort of 2470 patients
British Journal of Surgery, vol. 110, no. 12, pp. 1863-1876Contributions to Journals: ArticlesManagement of the Rectal Stump after Subtotal Colectomy Operations for Inflammatory Bowel Disease in the Era of Immunologic Therapy: A Two-Centre Cohort Study
Journal of Digestive Diseases, vol. 41, no. 6, pp. 872–878Contributions to Journals: Articles
Prizes and Awards
Our group's paper on the Management of Acute Cholecystitis in Scotland: A population Wide Cohort Study, presented by Mr Sendhil Rajan won the Moynihan Prize of the ASGBI meeting in May 2023
- Research
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Research Areas
Education
Biomedical Sciences
Nutrition and Health
Research Specialisms
- Clinical Medicine
Our research specialisms are based on the Higher Education Classification of Subjects (HECoS) which is HESA open data, published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International licence.
- Publications
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Reducing surgical mortality in Scotland by use of the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist
British Journal of Surgery, vol. 106, no. 8, pp. 1005-1011Contributions to Journals: ArticlesMeta‐analysis of laparoscopic transcystic versus transcholedochal common bile duct exploration for choledocholithiasis
BJS Open, vol. 3, no. 3, pp. 242-251Contributions to Journals: ArticlesIs Liver Ultrasound Useful as Part of the Surveillance Strategy following Potentially Curative Colorectal Cancer Resection?
Digestive Diseases, vol. 37, no. 3, pp. 234-238Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1159/000495114
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The prevalence of sarcopaenia in a vascular surgical patient cohort and its impact on outcome
Surgeon, vol. 16, no. 6, pp. 325-332Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surge.2018.03.001
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Emergency general surgery in the United Kingdom: A lot of general, not many emergencies, and not much surgery
Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, vol. 85, no. 3, pp. 500-506Contributions to Journals: ArticlesSingle cell analysis of kynurenine and System L amino acid transport in T cells
Nature Communications, vol. 9, 1981Contributions to Journals: ArticlesVariability in the prescribing of intravenous fluids: A cross sectional multicentre analysis of clinical practice
International Journal of Surgery , vol. 51, pp. 199-204Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijsu.2018.01.034
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An evidence-based treatment algorithm for colorectal polyp cancers: Results from the Scottish Screen-detected Polyp Cancer Study (SSPoCS)
Gut, vol. 67, no. 2, pp. 299-306Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/gutjnl-2016-312201
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Sarcopaenia in surgical populations: A review
Surgeon, vol. 15, no. 6, pp. 366-371Contributions to Journals: Review articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surge.2017.06.001
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A comparison of laparoscopic and open surgical approaches to rectal cancer resection
European Society of Coloproctology (ESPC) 12th Scientific and Annual MeetingContributions to Conferences: PostersAbdominal Ultrasound as part of surveillance monitoring following potentially curative colorectal cancer resection
European Society of Coloproctology (ESPC) 12th Scientific and Annual MeetingContributions to Conferences: PostersOncology outcomes following selective use of post chemo radiotherapy MRI for patients with locally advanced rectal cancer
European Society of Coloproctology (ESPC) 12th Scientific and Annual MeetingContributions to Conferences: PostersPrognostic Value of Computed Tomography: Measured Parameters of Body Composition in Primary Operable Gastrointestinal Cancers
Annals of Surgical Oncology, vol. 24, no. 8, pp. 2241-2251Contributions to Journals: ArticlesA Comparison of Tumour Characteristics and Oncological Outcomes in Patients with Screen-Detected and Symptomatic Colorectal Polyp Cancers
American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons Annual Scientific and Tripartite Meeting 2017Contributions to Conferences: PostersLocally advanced Caecal cancer. An opportunity for neoadjuvant chemotherapy?
American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons Annual Scientific and Tripartite Meeting 2017Contributions to Conferences: PostersTeaching Quality Assurance methodology to undergraduate medical students: Unmasking another layer of the hidden curriculum
NHS Scotland Event 2017Contributions to Conferences: PostersThe prognostic role of Lymph Node Ratio (LNR) and other indicators in patients undergoing potentially curative rectal cancer resection
American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons Annual Scientific and Tripartite Meeting 2017Contributions to Conferences: PostersAnalysing the impact of introducing the WHO Checklist on in-hospital mortality in Scotland
Contributions to Conferences: Other ContributionsThe effect of trainee research collaboratives in the UK
The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology, vol. 2, no. 4, pp. 247-248Contributions to Journals: ArticlesStudents' participation in collaborative research should be recognised
International Journal of Surgery , vol. 39, pp. 234-237Contributions to Journals: ArticlesPrognostic value of lymph node ratio and extramural vascular invasion on survival for patients undergoing curative colon cancer resection
British Journal of Cancer, vol. 113, no. 2, pp. 212-219Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/bjc.2015.211
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Intestinal intraepithelial lymphocyte activation promotes innate antiviral resistance
Nature Communications, vol. 6, 7090Contributions to Journals: ArticlesEnvironmental and metabolic sensors that control T cell biology
Frontiers in Immunology, vol. 6, 99Contributions to Journals: Review articlesThe Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor Nuclear Translocator in mucosal lymphocytes influences the host microbiome
Gut Microbiota Modulation of Host PhysiologyContributions to Conferences: PostersReply to: Extralevator abdomino-perineal excision (ELAPE) or abdomino-sacral amputation of the rectum (ASAR): Revitalised approach for low rectal carcinoma described by Tadeusz Koszarowski in the 50s
European Journal of Surgical Oncology, vol. 40, no. 7, pp. 907-907Contributions to Journals: Letters- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejso.2014.03.024
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Role of the aryl hydrocarbon receptor nuclear translocator in establishing lymphocyte and innate lymphoid cells of the intestinal tract and the skin
The Lancet, vol. 383, no. S88, pp. S88-S88Contributions to Journals: Abstracts- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(14)60351-2
A national survey of attitudes to research in Scottish General Surgery Trainees
Scottish Medical Journal, vol. 59, no. 1, pp. 9-15Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/0036933013518142
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Impact of the Scottish Bowel Cancer Screening Programme on patient and tumour characteristics at a single centre
Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, vol. 20, no. 1, pp. 7-11Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/jep.12071
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Prognostic Value of Lymph Node Ratio and Extramural Vascular Invasion on Overall Survival for Patients Undergoing Curative Colon Cancer Resection
Tripartite Colorectal Meeting of the American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS), pp. 167Contributions to Journals: Abstracts- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/codi.12644_2
Analysis of outcome using a levator sparing technique of abdominoperineal excision of rectum and anus. Cylindrical ELAPE is not necessary in all patients
European Journal of Surgical Oncology, vol. 39, no. 11, pp. 1219-1224Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejso.2013.08.004
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Complications after laparoscopic and open subtotal colectomy for inflammatory colitis: A case-matched comparison
Colorectal Disease, vol. 15, no. 11, pp. 1399-1405Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/codi.12330
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B3 core biopsy suspicious of a papilloma: how should we proceed?
International Journal of Surgery , vol. 11, no. 8, pp. 610Contributions to Journals: ArticlesA highly selective approach to oesophagogastric cancer resections and its impact on post operative survival
17th AUGIS Annual Scientific Meeting, pp. 46Contributions to Journals: Abstracts- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/bjs.9290
Urgency of referral confers no impact on outcome gastric cancer patient
17th AUGIS Annual Scientific Meeting, pp. 49Contributions to Journals: Abstracts- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/bjs.9290
Immediate breast reconstruction using Bovine pericardium after skin sparing mastectomy
Association of Breast SurgeryContributions to Conferences: AbstractsImmediate implant-based breast reconstruction using bovine pericardium (Veritas®) for optimal tissue regeneration
Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, vol. 95, no. 3, pp. 222-222Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1308/003588413X13511609958532
The Use of a Wound Protector as a Self Retaining Skin Retractor for Skin Sparing Mastectomy and Immediate Reconstruction
Tropical Medicine and Surgery, vol. 1, no. 2, 1000112Contributions to Journals: ArticlesDoes a highly selective approach to oesophagoastric cancer resections confer survival benefits?
10th International Gastric cancer congressContributions to Conferences: PostersDoes the mechanism of referral impact on outcome of Gastric cancer patients?
10th International Gastric cancer congressContributions to Conferences: AbstractsEvaluation of laparoscopic simulation training in the North of Scotland training deanery
Fifth International Skills Conference, pp. 58Contributions to Conferences: AbstractsEctopic gynaecomastia on the inner aspect of the thigh in an otherwise healthy man
Journal of Surgical Case Reports, vol. 2012, no. 12, rjs025Contributions to Journals: ArticlesColorectal resection for inflammatory colitis unresponsive to medical therapy: a single centre review of immediate post operative outcomes and operative technique
7th Scientific and Annual Meeting of the European Society of Coloproctology, pp. 32Contributions to Journals: Abstracts- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1463-1318.2012.03157.x
Does bowel screening influence outcome?
7th Scientific and Annual Meeting of the European Society of Coloproctology, pp. 53Contributions to Journals: Abstracts- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1463-1318.2012.03157.x
Does the location of colorectal carcinoma differ between screened and unscreened populations?
Colorectal Disease, vol. 14, no. 10, pp. e689-e691Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1463-1318.2012.03134.x
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Is outcome in rectal carcinoma influenced by bowel screening?
7th Scientific and Annual Meeting of the European Society of Coloproctology, pp. 53Contributions to Journals: Abstracts- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1463-1318.2012.03157.x
Should the Extralevator Abdominoperineal resection be universally adopted?
7th Scientific and Annual Meeting of the European Society of Coloproctology, pp. 57Contributions to Journals: Abstracts- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1463-1318.2012.03157.x
Urgency of referral and its impact on outcome in patients with colorectal cancer
Colorectal Disease, vol. 14, no. 7, pp. e375-e377Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1463-1318.2012.02961.x
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A prospective comparison of outcomes in a case-matched population of primary vs. revisional laparoscopic fundoplication
Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland (ALS), pp. S184Contributions to Journals: Abstracts- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-012-2195-6
Laparoscopic colorectal resection for inflammatory colitis unresponsive to medical therapy: A single centre review of early postoperative outcomes
Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland (ALS), pp. s183Contributions to Journals: Abstracts- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-012-2195-6
Are patients referred from primary care as ‘‘Urgent SuspectedColorectal Cancer’’ likely to have colonic malignancy?
The International Surgical Congress of the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland 2012, pp. 101Contributions to Journals: Abstracts- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/bjs.8799