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  1. Individualized cancer vaccines versus surveillance after adjuvant chemotherapy for surgically resected high-risk stage 2 and stage 3 colorectal cancer: protocol for a randomized trial

    Article • British Journal of Surgery, October 2023, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dale Vimalachandran

  2. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy for locally advanced colonic cancer is not ready to be the standard of care

    Article • British Journal of Surgery, September 2023, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dale Vimalachandran

  3. SARS-CoV-2 in the abdomen or pelvis: SAFE SURGERY study

    Article • British Journal of Surgery, September 2022, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dale Vimalachandran

  4. Rectal cancer management during the COVID-19 pandemic (ReCaP): multicentre prospective observational study

    Article • British Journal of Surgery, May 2021, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dale Vimalachandran

  5. Reply to Mathew

    Article • Colorectal Disease, January 2021, Wiley

    Dale Vimalachandran

  6. Targeting Acid Ceramidase to Improve the Radiosensitivity of Rectal Cancer

    Article • Cells, December 2020, MDPI AG

    Dale Vimalachandran

  7. Hartmann's procedure versus intersphincteric abdominoperineal excision (HiP Study): a multicentre prospective cohort study

    Article • Colorectal Disease, October 2020, Wiley

    Dale Vimalachandran

  8. Research disruptions and recovery

    Article • Colorectal Disease, April 2020, Wiley

    Dale Vimalachandran

  9. Measuring sarcopenia on pre-operative CT in older adults undergoing emergency laparotomy: a comparison of three different calculations

    Article • International Journal of Colorectal Disease, March 2020, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dale Vimalachandran

  10. A systematic review and meta-analysis of baseline risk factors for the development of postoperative ileus in patients undergoing gastrointestinal surgery

    Article • Annals of The Royal College of Surgeons of England, March 2020, Royal College of Surgeons of England

    Dale Vimalachandran

  11. Outcomes following small bowel obstruction due to malignancy in the national audit of small bowel obstruction

    Article • European Journal of Surgical Oncology, December 2019, Elsevier

    Mr Raimundas Lunevicius, Dale Vimalachandran

  12. Malnutrition, nutritional interventions and clinical outcomes of patients with acute small bowel obstruction: results from a national, multicentre, prospective audit

    Article • BMJ Open, July 2019, BMJ

    Mr Raimundas Lunevicius, Dale Vimalachandran

  13. Awareness of surgical expenditure amongst UK trainees and consultants: A questionnaire study

    Article • International Journal of Surgery, July 2019, Elsevier

    Dale Vimalachandran

  14. Sphingolipids and acid ceramidase as therapeutic targets in cancer therapy

    Article • Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology, June 2019, Elsevier

    Dale Vimalachandran

  15. Patients with Crohn’s disease have longer post-operative in-hospital stay than patients with colon cancer but no difference in complications’ rate

    Article • World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery, May 2019, Baishideng Publishing Group Co., Limited (formerly WJG Press)

    Dale Vimalachandran, Dr Dejan Ignjatovic

  16. Evaluating unmet needs in patients undergoing surgery for colorectal cancer: a patient reported outcome measures study

    Article • Colorectal Disease, March 2019, Wiley

    Dale Vimalachandran

  17. Global variation in anastomosis and end colostomy formation following left‐sided colorectal resection

    Article • BJS Open, February 2019, Wiley

    Professor Dr. Ashrarur Rahman Mitul, Dale Vimalachandran, Mohammad Alherz, Prof Marcello Migliore, Prof. Dr. Mahmoud ElFiky

  18. National prospective cohort study of the burden of acute small bowel obstruction

    Article • BJS Open, February 2019, Wiley

    Mr Raimundas Lunevicius, Dale Vimalachandran

  19. Early anastomotic complications in colorectal surgery: a systematic review of techniques for endoscopic salvage

    Article • Surgical Endoscopy, January 2019, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dale Vimalachandran

  20. Pooled analysis of WHO Surgical Safety Checklist use and mortality after emergency laparotomy

    Article • British Journal of Surgery, January 2019, Wiley

    Mostafa Shalaby, Professor Dr. Ashrarur Rahman Mitul, Dale Vimalachandran, Mohammad Alherz, Dr Salomone Di Saverio, Prof Marcello Migliore, Prof. Dr. Mahmoud ElFiky

  21. Improving care at scale: process evaluation of a multi-component quality improvement intervention to reduce mortality after emergency abdominal surgery (EPOCH trial)

    Article • Implementation Science, November 2018, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dale Vimalachandran

  22. Systematic review of treatment intensification using novel agents for chemoradiotherapy in rectal cancer

    Article • British Journal of Surgery, October 2018, Wiley

    Dale Vimalachandran

  23. An international multicentre prospective audit of elective rectal cancer surgery; operative approach versus outcome, including transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME)

    Article • Colorectal Disease, September 2018, Wiley

    Mostafa Shalaby, Dale Vimalachandran, Prof ABRAHAM WEIZMAN, Dr Dejan Ignjatovic, Dr Salomone Di Saverio, Dr Massimiliano Mistrangelo, Vicent Primo Romaguera

  24. Association of mechanical bowel preparation with oral antibiotics and anastomotic leak following left sided colorectal resection: an international, multi-centre, prospective audit

    Article • Colorectal Disease, September 2018, Wiley

    Mostafa Shalaby, Dale Vimalachandran, Prof ABRAHAM WEIZMAN, Dr Dejan Ignjatovic, Dr Salomone Di Saverio, Dr Massimiliano Mistrangelo, Vicent Primo Romaguera

  25. Evaluating the incidence of pathological complete response in current international rectal cancer practice: the barriers to widespread safe deferral of surgery

    Article • Colorectal Disease, September 2018, Wiley

    Mostafa Shalaby, Dale Vimalachandran, Prof ABRAHAM WEIZMAN, Dr Dejan Ignjatovic, Dr Salomone Di Saverio, Dr Massimiliano Mistrangelo, Vicent Primo Romaguera

  26. Safety of primary anastomosis following emergency left sided colorectal resection: an international, multi-centre prospective audit

    Article • Colorectal Disease, September 2018, Wiley

    Mostafa Shalaby, Dale Vimalachandran, Prof ABRAHAM WEIZMAN, Dr Dejan Ignjatovic, Dr Salomone Di Saverio, Dr Massimiliano Mistrangelo, Vicent Primo Romaguera

  27. The impact of conversion on the risk of major complication following laparoscopic colonic surgery: an international, multicentre prospective audit

    Article • Colorectal Disease, September 2018, Wiley

    Mostafa Shalaby, Dale Vimalachandran, Prof ABRAHAM WEIZMAN, Dr Dejan Ignjatovic, Dr Salomone Di Saverio, Dr Massimiliano Mistrangelo, Vicent Primo Romaguera

  28. The impact of stapling technique and surgeon specialism on anastomotic failure after right-sided colorectal resection: an international multicentre, prospective audit

    Article • Colorectal Disease, July 2018, Wiley

    Dr Christopher M Morris, Dale Vimalachandran, Dr Dejan Ignjatovic

  29. Oncosurgical Management of Liver Limited Stage IV Colorectal Cancer: Preliminary Data and Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial

    Article • JMIR Research Protocols, May 2018, JMIR Publications Inc.

    Dale Vimalachandran

  30. Proteomic profiling of rectal cancer reveals acid ceramidase is implicated in radiation response

    Article • Journal of Proteomics, May 2018, Elsevier

    Dale Vimalachandran

  31. Laparoscopy in management of appendicitis in high-, middle-, and low-income countries: a multicenter, prospective, cohort study

    Article • Surgical Endoscopy, April 2018, Springer Science + Business Media

    Mr Ian Daniels, Professor Dr. Ashrarur Rahman Mitul, Dale Vimalachandran, Dr Salomone Di Saverio

  32. Prospective patient stratification into robust cancer-cell intrinsic subtypes from colorectal cancer biopsies

    Article • The Journal of Pathology, March 2018, Wiley

    Dale Vimalachandran

  33. Which pen? A comparative study of surgical site markers

    Article • Journal of Perioperative Practice, January 2018, SAGE Publications

    Dale Vimalachandran

  34. Exome sequencing of synchronously resected primary colorectal tumours and colorectal liver metastases to inform oncosurgical management

    Article • European Journal of Surgical Oncology, January 2018, Elsevier

    Dale Vimalachandran

  35. Primary Colorectal Cells Culture as a Translational Research Model

    Article • November 2017, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dale Vimalachandran

  36. Oncosurgical Management of Liver Limited Stage IV Colorectal Cancer: Preliminary Data and Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)

    Article • November 2017, JMIR Publications Inc.

    Dale Vimalachandran

  37. Incidental Mesenteric Paraganglioma: A Case Report and Literature Review

    Article • Annals of Coloproctology, October 2017, Korean Society of Coloproctology (KAMJE)

    Dale Vimalachandran

  38. Risk factors for unfavourable postoperative outcome in patients with Crohn's disease undergoing right hemicolectomy or ileocaecal resection An international audit by ESCP and S-ECCO

    Article • Colorectal Disease, September 2017, Wiley

    Alaa El-Hussuna, Mr Ian Daniels, Dr Christopher M Morris, Dale Vimalachandran, Dr Dejan Ignjatovic

  39. The relationship between method of anastomosis and anastomotic failure after right hemicolectomy and ileo-caecal resection: an international snapshot audit

    Article • Colorectal Disease, March 2017, Wiley

    Mr Neil J Smart, Mr Ian Daniels, Dr Christopher M Morris, Dale Vimalachandran, Dr Dejan Ignjatovic

  40. Re-examining HSPC1 inhibitors

    Article • Cell Stress and Chaperones, March 2017, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dale Vimalachandran

  41. A national patient and public colorectal research agenda: integration of consumer perspectives in bowel disease through early consultation

    Article • Colorectal Disease, January 2017, Wiley

    Dale Vimalachandran

  42. Determinants of morbidity and mortality following emergency abdominal surgery in children in low-income and middle-income countries

    Article • BMJ Global Health, December 2016, BMJ

    Dr. Mohamed Elfil, Mr Ian Daniels, Professor Dr. Ashrarur Rahman Mitul, Dale Vimalachandran, Ademola Adeyeye

  43. Mortality of emergency abdominal surgery in high-, middle- and low-income countries

    Article • British Journal of Surgery, May 2016, Wiley

    Mr Neil J Smart, Dr. Mohamed Elfil, Mr Ian Daniels, Professor Dr. Ashrarur Rahman Mitul, Dale Vimalachandran, Ademola Adeyeye

  44. From mice to men: Murine models of colorectal cancer for use in translational research

    Article • Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology, February 2016, Elsevier

    Dale Vimalachandran

  45. Oesophageal perforation caused by screw displacement 16 months following anterior cervical spine fixation

    Article • BMJ Case Reports, March 2015, BMJ

    Dale Vimalachandran

  46. Proteomic analysis to identify biomarkers in the primary tumour that predict response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy in liver metastases

    Article • The Lancet, February 2015, Elsevier

    Dale Vimalachandran

  47. Evaluation of a novel tissue stabilization gel to facilitate clinical sampling for translational research in surgical trials

    Article • British Journal of Surgery, January 2015, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dale Vimalachandran

  48. Implementation of a new tool to improve the efficacy and safety of surgical handovers

    Article • International Journal of Surgery, January 2015, Elsevier

    Dale Vimalachandran

  49. Attitudes, Motivators, and Barriers to a Career in Surgery: A National Study of UK Undergraduate Medical Students

    Article • Journal of Surgical Education, September 2014, Elsevier

    Dale Vimalachandran

  50. The Aetiology of Delay to Commencement of Adjuvant Chemotherapy following Colorectal Resection

    Article • International Journal of Surgical Oncology, January 2014, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Dale Vimalachandran

  51. Outcome of colorectal cancer resection in octogenarians

    Article • South African Journal of Surgery, May 2013, Academy of Science of South Africa

    Dale Vimalachandran

  52. Rectal volvulus following laparoscopic left hemicolectomy

    Article • BMJ Case Reports, April 2013, BMJ

    Dale Vimalachandran

  53. Colocutaneous fistula secondary to amoebiasis

    Article • International Journal of Surgery Case Reports, January 2011, Elsevier

    Dale Vimalachandran

  54. Management of iatrogenic recto-urethral fistula by transanal rectal flap advancement

    Article • Colorectal Disease, April 2010, Wiley

    Dale Vimalachandran

  55. The expression of S100A8 in pancreatic cancer-associated monocytes is associated with the Smad4 status of pancreatic cancer cells

    Article • PROTEOMICS, June 2007, Wiley

    Dale Vimalachandran

  56. Pancreatic cancer cells overexpress gelsolin family-capping proteins, which contribute to their cell motility

    Article • Gut, January 2007, BMJ

    Dale Vimalachandran

  57. High Nuclear S100A6 (Calcyclin) Is Significantly Associated with Poor Survival in Pancreatic Cancer Patients

    Article • Cancer Research, April 2005, American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)

    Dale Vimalachandran

  58. Cancer in the elderly: pancreatic cancer

    Article • Surgical Oncology, December 2004, Elsevier

    Dale Vimalachandran

  59. Proteomic technologies and their application to pancreatic cancer

    Article • Expert Review of Proteomics, December 2004, Taylor & Francis

    Dale Vimalachandran

  60. Genetics and Prevention of Pancreatic Cancer

    Article • Cancer Control, January 2004, SAGE Publications

    Dale Vimalachandran

  61. Cerebrospinal fluid pseudocyst of the breast

    Article • The Breast, June 2003, Elsevier

    Dale Vimalachandran

  62. Endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair outside a tertiary referral centre: feasibility and impact upon workload

    Article • Cardiovascular Surgery, February 2003, Elsevier

    Dale Vimalachandran

  63. Internal Iliac Aneurysm Rupture into the Rectum following Endovascular Exclusion: An Unusual Cause of Massive Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding

    Article • Journal of Endovascular Therapy, December 2002, SAGE Publications

    Dale Vimalachandran