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  1. Single centre experience of bilateral gracilis flap perineal reconstruction following extra‐levator abdominoperineal excision

    Article • Colorectal Disease, May 2019, Wiley

    Mr Neil J Smart

  2. A survey on practices for parastomal hernia prevention and repair among ESCP surgeons

    Article • Hernia, March 2019, Springer Science + Business Media

    Mr Neil J Smart

  3. Radiological progression of end colostomy trephine diameter and area

    Article • BJS Open, October 2018, Wiley

    Mr Neil J Smart

  4. The IDEAL and the EQUATOR

    Article • Colorectal Disease, October 2018, Wiley

    Mr Neil J Smart

  5. Optimizing collaborator recruitment and maintaining engagement via social media during large multicentre studies: lessons learned from the National Audit of Small Bowel Obstruction (NASBO)

    Article • Colorectal Disease, September 2018, Wiley

    Mr Neil J Smart

  6. Closure of the perineal defect after abdominoperineal excision for rectal adenocarcinoma - ACPGBI Position Statement

    Article • Colorectal Disease, September 2018, Wiley

    Mr Neil J Smart

  7. ESCP 2017 Snapshot Audit - Editorial

    Article • Colorectal Disease, September 2018, Wiley

    Mr Neil J Smart

  8. ESCP 2017 Snapshot Audit - The patient perspective

    Article • Colorectal Disease, September 2018, Wiley

    Mr Neil J Smart

  9. Prevention and treatment of parastomal hernia: a position statement on behalf of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland

    Article • Colorectal Disease, July 2018, Wiley

    Mr Neil J Smart, Frank Mcdermott

  10. Systematic review of the stage of innovation of biological mesh for complex or contaminated abdominal wall closure

    Article • BJS Open, June 2018, Wiley

    Mr Neil J Smart

  11. Prognostic significance of pre-operative inflammatory markers in resected gallbladder cancer: a systematic review

    Article • ANZ Journal of Surgery, December 2017, Wiley

    Mr Neil J Smart, Margaret Finch-Jones

  12. Pelvic floor reconstruction with bilateral gracilis flaps following extralevator abdominoperineal excision - a video vignette

    Article • Colorectal Disease, December 2017, Wiley

    Mr Neil J Smart, Mr Ian Daniels

  13. Stomas: time for a closer look

    Article • Colorectal Disease, December 2017, Wiley

    Mr Neil J Smart

  14. Transperineal rectocele repair: a systematic review

    Article • ANZ Journal of Surgery, September 2017, Wiley

    Mr Neil J Smart, Mr Ian Daniels

  15. Systematic review and meta-analysis of the role of metronidazole in post-haemorrhoidectomy pain relief

    Article • Colorectal Disease, September 2017, Wiley

    Mr Neil J Smart, Mr Ian Daniels

  16. Surgery for constipation: systematic review and clinical guidance

    Article • Colorectal Disease, September 2017, Wiley

    Mr Neil J Smart

  17. Predicting response to neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy in locally advanced rectal cancer with serum biomarkers

    Article • Annals of The Royal College of Surgeons of England, May 2017, Royal College of Surgeons of England

    Mr Neil J Smart, Mr Ian Daniels

  18. Meta-analysis protocols should be prospectively registered

    Article • Techniques in Coloproctology, April 2017, Springer Science + Business Media

    Mr Neil J Smart

  19. The incidence of incisional hernias following ileostomy reversal in colorectal cancer patients treated with anterior resection

    Article • Annals of The Royal College of Surgeons of England, April 2017, Royal College of Surgeons of England

    Mr Neil J Smart

  20. Students' participation in collaborative research should be recognised

    Article • International Journal of Surgery, March 2017, Elsevier

    Dr Jonathan CM Wan, Mr Neil J Smart, Mr Godwin Tong, Mr Angelos Kolias, Mr Ian Daniels, Christopher James Graham

  21. Incisional hernia repair with retrorectus synthetic mesh and abdominoplasty - a video vignette

    Article • Colorectal Disease, March 2017, Wiley

    Mr Neil J Smart, Mr Ian Daniels

  22. 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

  23. A systematic review of new treatments for cryptoglandular fistula in ano

    Article • The Surgeon, February 2017, Elsevier

    Mr Neil J Smart, Mr Ian Daniels

  24. Prophylactic mesh use during primary stoma formation to prevent parastomal hernia

    Article • Annals of The Royal College of Surgeons of England, January 2017, Royal College of Surgeons of England

    Mr Neil J Smart, Mr Ian Daniels

  25. Reply to

    Article • Annals of Surgery, January 2017, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Mr Neil J Smart, Mr Ian Daniels

  26. Parastomal hernia following cystectomy and ileal conduit urinary diversion: a systematic review

    Article • Hernia, December 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Mr Neil J Smart, Mr Ian Daniels

  27. Focusing the management of rectal cancer

    Article • Annals of Translational Medicine, December 2016, AME Publishing Company

    Mr Neil J Smart, Mr Ian Daniels

  28. Parietex™ Composite mesh versus DynaMesh®-IPOM for laparoscopic incisional and ventral hernia repair: a retrospective cohort study

    Article • Annals of The Royal College of Surgeons of England, November 2016, Royal College of Surgeons of England

    Mr Neil J Smart

  29. Factors predicting outcome from enhanced recovery programmes in laparoscopic colorectal surgery: a systematic review

    Article • Surgical Endoscopy, September 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Mr Neil J Smart

  30. Repair of Perineal Hernia Following Abdominoperineal Excision with Biological Mesh: A Systematic Review

    Article • Frontiers in Surgery, September 2016, Frontiers

    Mr Neil J Smart, Mr Ian Daniels

  31. Obesity and colorectal liver metastases: Mechanisms and management

    Article • Surgical Oncology, September 2016, Elsevier

    Mr Ian Daniels, Mr Neil J Smart

  32. Meta-analysis of closure of the fascial defect during laparoscopic incisional and ventral hernia repair

    Article • British Journal of Surgery, August 2016, Wiley

    Mr Neil J Smart, Mr Ian Daniels

  33. Response to Demetteret al.: review of the quality of total mesorectal excision does not improve the prediction of outcome

    Article • Colorectal Disease, July 2016, Wiley

    Mr Neil J Smart, Mr Ian Daniels

  34. Recurrence rate after Delorme’s procedure with simultaneous placement of a Thiersch suture

    Article • Annals of The Royal College of Surgeons of England, July 2016, Royal College of Surgeons of England

    Mr Neil J Smart

  35. Parastomal hernia and prophylactic mesh use during primary stoma formation: a commentary

    Article • Hernia, June 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Mr Neil J Smart, Mr Ian Daniels

  36. The impact of cardiopulmonary exercise testing on patients over the age of 80 undergoing elective colorectal cancer surgery

    Article • Colorectal Disease, June 2016, Wiley

    Mr Neil J Smart, Mr Ian Daniels

  37. Response to a pilot single-centre randomized trial: the PATRASTOM trial

    Article • Colorectal Disease, June 2016, Wiley

    Mr Neil J Smart, Mr Ian Daniels

  38. 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

  39. Risk Stratification for the elderly - a pressing issue

    Article • Colorectal Disease, May 2016, Wiley

    Mr Neil J Smart

  40. Incisional hernia following closure of loop ileostomy: The main predictor is the patient, not the surgeon

    Article • The Surgeon, May 2016, Elsevier

    Mr Neil J Smart, Mr Ian Daniels

  41. Biologic Mesh Reconstruction of the Pelvic Floor after Extralevator Abdominoperineal Excision: A Systematic Review

    Article • Frontiers in Surgery, February 2016, Frontiers

    Mr Neil J Smart, Mr Ian Daniels

  42. Methods of abdominal wall expansion for repair of incisional herniae: a systematic review

    Article • Hernia, February 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Mr Neil J Smart, Mr Ian Daniels

  43. Systemic inflammatory cytokine analysis to monitor biomaterial augmented tissue healing

    Article • The International Journal of Artificial Organs, February 2016, Wichtig

    Mr Neil J Smart

  44. Systematic review of guidelines for the assessment and management of high-grade anal intraepithelial neoplasia (AIN II/III)

    Article • Colorectal Disease, February 2016, Wiley

    Mr Neil J Smart, Mr Ian Daniels

  45. Retro-rectus repair of complex incisional hernia leads to low recurrence rate

    Article • ANZ Journal of Surgery, January 2016, Wiley

    Mr Neil J Smart, Mr Ian Daniels

  46. Delayed absorbable synthetic plug (GORE® BIO-A®) for the treatment of fistula-in-ano: a systematic review

    Article • Colorectal Disease, January 2016, Wiley

    Mr Neil J Smart, Mr Ian Daniels

  47. The proposed use of radiofrequency ablation for the treatment of fistula-in-ano

    Article • Medical Hypotheses, January 2016, Elsevier

    Mr Neil J Smart

  48. Onlay parastomal hernia repair with cross-linked porcine dermal collagen biologic mesh: long-term results

    Article • Hernia, December 2015, Springer Science + Business Media

    Mr Neil J Smart, Mr Ian Daniels

  49. Rectal cancer with synchronous liver metastases: Do we have a clear direction?

    Article • European Journal of Surgical Oncology, December 2015, Elsevier

    Mr Neil J Smart, Mr Ian Daniels

  50. Anal Sphincter Augmentation Using Biological Material

    Article • Frontiers in Surgery, November 2015, Frontiers

    Mr Neil J Smart, Mr Ian Daniels

  51. Percutaneous management of pulmonary metastases arising from colorectal cancer; a systematic review

    Article • European Journal of Surgical Oncology, November 2015, Elsevier

    Mr Neil J Smart, Mr Ian Daniels

  52. Rectopexy for Rectal Prolapse

    Article • Frontiers in Surgery, October 2015, Frontiers

    Mr Neil J Smart, Mr Ian Daniels

  53. Treatment of Fistula-In-Ano with Fistula Plug – a Review Under Special Consideration of the Technique

    Article • Frontiers in Surgery, October 2015, Frontiers

    Mr Neil J Smart, Mr Ian Daniels

  54. Response to Heedmanet al.: Variation at presentation among colon cancer patients with metastases: a population-based study

    Article • Colorectal Disease, October 2015, Wiley

    Mr Neil J Smart, Mr Ian Daniels

  55. Biological Meshes for Inguinal Hernia Repair – Review of the Literature

    Article • Frontiers in Surgery, September 2015, Frontiers

    Mr Neil J Smart, Mr Ian Daniels

  56. Abdominoperineal Excision

    Article • Diseases of the Colon & Rectum, July 2015, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Mr Neil J Smart, Mr Ian Daniels

  57. Factors predicting 30-day readmission after laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery within an enhanced recovery programme

    Article • Colorectal Disease, June 2015, Wiley

    Mr Neil J Smart

  58. The use of artificial neural networks to predict delayed discharge and readmission in enhanced recovery following laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery

    Article • Techniques in Coloproctology, June 2015, Springer Science + Business Media

    Mr Neil J Smart

  59. The use of an acellular porcine dermal collagen implant in the repair of complex abdominal wall defects: a European multicentre retrospective study

    Article • Techniques in Coloproctology, June 2015, Springer Science + Business Media

    Mr Neil J Smart, Mr Ian Daniels

  60. Diaphragmatic crural augmentation utilising cross-linked porcine dermal collagen biologic mesh (Permacol™) in the repair of large and complex para-oesophageal herniation: a retrospective cohort study

    Article • Hernia, May 2015, Springer Science + Business Media

    Mr Neil J Smart

  61. Abdominal Wall “Closure”

    Article • Hernia, April 2015, Springer Science + Business Media

    Mr Neil J Smart, Mr Ian Daniels

  62. Complex Cases in Abdominal Wall Repair and Prophilactic Mesh

    Article • Hernia, April 2015, Springer Science + Business Media

    Mr Neil J Smart, Mr Ian Daniels

  63. Response to ‘Perineal hernia formation following extralevator abdominoperineal excision’

    Article • Colorectal Disease, March 2015, Wiley

    Mr Neil J Smart, Mr Ian Daniels

  64. Incisional hernia rate after laparoscopic colorectal resection is reduced with standardisation of specimen extraction

    Article • Annals of The Royal College of Surgeons of England, January 2015, Royal College of Surgeons of England

    Mr Neil J Smart, Mr Michael J Parker

  65. Use of a pathway quality improvement care bundle to reduce mortality after emergency laparotomy

    Article • British Journal of Surgery, November 2014, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Mr Neil J Smart, Mr Ian Daniels

  66. Is C-reactive protein useful in prognostication for colorectal cancer? A systematic review

    Article • Colorectal Disease, September 2014, Wiley

    Mr Neil J Smart, Mr Ian Daniels

  67. Anaemia; a contraindication to elective surgery for colorectal cancer?

    Article • Colorectal Disease, September 2014, Wiley

    Mr Neil J Smart

  68. A review of biocompatibility in hernia repair; considerations in vitro and in vivo for selecting the most appropriate repair material

    Article • Hernia, September 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    Mr Neil J Smart

  69. Schein's Common Sense Prevention and Management of Surgical Complications Edited by MSchein, PNRogers, ALeppaniemi, DRosin (eds), TFM publishing, Shrewsbury, UK, October 2013. Paperback, 558 pages. English. ISBN: 9781903378939. £60.00.

    Article • Colorectal Disease, July 2014, Wiley

    Mr Neil J Smart

  70. Evidence for the C-seal device remains inconclusive

    Article • International Journal of Colorectal Disease, May 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    Mr Neil J Smart, Mr Ian Daniels

  71. No observable difference in operative oncological outcomes between extra-levator versus standard abdominoperineal excision

    Article • Techniques in Coloproctology, May 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    Mr Neil J Smart

  72. Beyond enhanced recovery: authors’ reply

    Article • Colorectal Disease, March 2014, Wiley

    Mr Neil J Smart, Mr Ian Daniels

  73. Porcine dermis implants in soft-tissue reconstruction: current status

    Article • Biologics Targets & Therapy, March 2014, Taylor & Francis

    Mr Neil J Smart, Mr Ian Daniels

  74. Response to Tsiamouloset al. (2014): Does diverticular disease protect against sigmoid colon cancer?

    Article • Colorectal Disease, February 2014, Wiley

    Mr Neil J Smart, Mr Ian Daniels

  75. Mucinous adenocarcinoma of the umbilicus 8 years following anterior resection for villous adenoma of the rectum

    Article • Journal of Surgical Case Reports, January 2014, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Mr Neil J Smart, Mr Ian Daniels

  76. Operative Time and Outcome of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery After Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery

    Article • JSLS Journal of the Society of Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgeons, January 2014, The Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons

    Mr Neil J Smart

  77. Beyond enhanced recovery

    Article • Colorectal Disease, November 2013, Wiley

    Mr Neil J Smart, Mr Ian Daniels

  78. The in vivo evaluation of tissue‐based biomaterials in a rat full‐thickness abdominal wall defect model

    Article • Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B Applied Biomaterials, October 2013, Wiley

    Professor John Alan Hunt, Mr Neil J Smart

  79. Evaluation of six synthetic surgical meshes implanted subcutaneously in a rat model

    Article • Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, October 2013, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Professor John Alan Hunt, Mr Neil J Smart

  80. Laparoscopic extralevator abdominoperineal excision of the rectum: short-term outcomes of a prospective case series

    Article • Techniques in Coloproctology, October 2013, Springer Science + Business Media

    Mr Neil J Smart

  81. Comment on Wille-Jørgensenet al.: Result of the implementation of multidisciplinary teams in rectal cancer

    Article • Colorectal Disease, October 2013, Wiley

    Mr Neil J Smart, Mr Ian Daniels

  82. The effect of sacral nerve stimulation on distal colonic motility in patients with faecal incontinence (Br J Surg2013; 100: 959-968)

    Article • British Journal of Surgery, August 2013, Wiley

    Mr Neil J Smart

  83. Comments on Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs and Anastomotic Dehiscence

    Article • Diseases of the Colon & Rectum, July 2013, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Mr Neil J Smart, Mr Ian Daniels

  84. Synthetic or biological mesh use in laparoscopic ventral mesh rectopexy - a systematic review

    Article • Colorectal Disease, June 2013, Wiley

    Mr Neil J Smart, Mr Ian Daniels

  85. The problem of the poor control arm in surgical randomized controlled trials (Br J Surg2013; 100: 172-173)

    Article • British Journal of Surgery, April 2013, Wiley

    Mr Neil J Smart

  86. Neuroscience and colorectal surgery - divided by a common language?

    Article • Colorectal Disease, February 2013, Wiley

    Mr Neil J Smart

  87. Massive traumatic abdominal hernia repair with biologic mesh

    Article • Journal of Surgical Case Reports, December 2012, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Mr Neil J Smart

  88. Short-term outcomes of the prone perineal approach for extra-levator abdomino-perineal excision (elAPE)

    Article • The Surgeon, December 2012, Elsevier

    Mr Neil J Smart, Mr Ian Daniels

  89. Biologic meshes in perineal reconstruction following extra-levator abdominoperineal excision (elAPE)

    Article • Colorectal Disease, November 2012, Wiley

    Mr Neil J Smart, Mr Ian Daniels

  90. Biologic meshes in colorectal surgery

    Article • Colorectal Disease, November 2012, Wiley

    Mr Neil J Smart, Mr Ian Daniels

  91. A scientific evidence for the efficacy of biologic implants for soft tissue reconstruction

    Article • Colorectal Disease, November 2012, Wiley

    Mr Neil J Smart

  92. Deviation and failure of enhanced recovery after surgery following laparoscopic colorectal surgery: early prediction model

    Article • Colorectal Disease, September 2012, Wiley

    Mr Neil J Smart

  93. The innate oxygen dependant immune pathway as a sensitive parameter to predict the performance of biological graft materials

    Article • Biomaterials, September 2012, Elsevier

    Mr Neil J Smart

  94. ‘Haemorrhoids? There’s an App for that!’

    Article • Colorectal Disease, August 2012, Wiley

    Mr Neil J Smart

  95. Reconstruction of the perineum following extralevator abdominoperineal excision for carcinoma of the lower rectum: a systematic review

    Article • Colorectal Disease, August 2012, Wiley

    Mr Neil J Smart

  96. A survey of smartphone and tablet computer use by colorectal surgeons in the UK and Continental Europe

    Article • Colorectal Disease, August 2012, Wiley

    Mr Neil J Smart

  97. Perineal reconstruction after abdominoperineal excision using inferior gluteal artery perforator flaps (Br J Surg 2012 99 584-588)

    Article • British Journal of Surgery, July 2012, Wiley

    Mr Neil J Smart

  98. In vitro activation of human leukocytes in response to contact with synthetic hernia meshes

    Article • Clinical Biochemistry, June 2012, Elsevier

    Mr Neil J Smart

  99. Biological meshes: A review of their use in abdominal wall hernia repairs

    Article • The Surgeon, June 2012, Elsevier

    Mr Neil J Smart, Mr Ian Daniels

  100. Transthoracic repair of an incarcerated diaphragmatic hernia using hexamethylene diisocyanate cross-linked porcine dermal collagen (Permacol)

    Article • General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, March 2012, Springer Science + Business Media

    Mr Neil J Smart

  101. Supplemental cross-linking in tissue-based surgical implants for abdominal wall repair

    Article • International Journal of Surgery, January 2012, Elsevier

    Mr Neil J Smart, Mr Ian Daniels

  102. Durability of Biologic Implants for Use in Hernia Repair

    Article • Surgical Innovation, December 2011, SAGE Publications

    Mr Neil J Smart

  103. Collagen Implants in Hernia Repair

    Article • Journal of Investigative Surgery, October 2011, Taylor & Francis

    Mr Neil J Smart, Mr Ian Daniels

  104. Experimental comparison of mesenteric vessel sealing and thermal damage between one bipolar and two ultrasonic shears devices

    Article • British Journal of Surgery, March 2011, Wiley

    Mr Neil J Smart

  105. Parastomal hernia repair outcomes in relation to stoma site with diisocyanate cross-linked acellular porcine dermal collagen mesh

    Article • Hernia, January 2011, Springer Science + Business Media

    Mr Neil J Smart, Mr Ian Daniels

  106. Minimal anatomical disruption in stoma formation: the lateral rectus abdominis positional stoma (LRAPS) - response to Stephenson et al.

    Article • Colorectal Disease, January 2011, Wiley

    Mr Neil J Smart, Mr Ian Daniels

  107. Letter. Re: Orenstein et al. (2010) Activation of human mononuclear cells by porcine biologic meshes in vitro. Hernia 14(4):401–407

    Article • Hernia, October 2010, Springer Science + Business Media

    Mr Neil J Smart, Mr Ian Daniels

  108. Bioprosthetics in Parastomal Hernia Repair

    Article • Diseases of the Colon & Rectum, September 2010, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Mr Neil J Smart, Mr Ian Daniels

  109. Xenograft Biologic Mesh Implantation in Abdominal Wall Reconstruction and the FDA MAUDE Database

    Article • Surgical Innovation, May 2010, SAGE Publications

    Mr Neil J Smart, Mr Ian Daniels

  110. No evidence of Permacol rejection presented by Wotton and Akoh

    Article • World Journal of Gastroenterology, January 2010, Baishideng Publishing Group Co., Limited (formerly WJG Press)

    Mr Neil J Smart

  111. The surgical management of acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding: A 12-year experience

    Article • International Journal of Surgery, January 2010, Elsevier

    Mr Neil J Smart

  112. Response to Y. Maeda, C. J. Vaizey & M. A. Kamm. Pilot study of two new injectable bulking agents for the treatment of faecal incontinence

    Article • Colorectal Disease, July 2008, Wiley

    Mr Neil J Smart

  113. The use of porcine dermal collagen implants in assisting abdominal wall closure of pediatric renal transplant recipients with donor size discrepancy

    Article • Pediatric Transplantation, February 2008, Wiley

    Mr Neil J Smart

  114. Functional Outcome After Transperineal Rectocele Repair with Porcine Dermal Collagen Implant

    Article • Diseases of the Colon & Rectum, September 2007, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Mr Neil J Smart

  115. Laparoscopic repair of a Littre’s hernia with porcine dermal collagen implant (Permacol)

    Article • Hernia, February 2007, Springer Science + Business Media

    Mr Neil J Smart

  116. Avoid delaying surgery in patients with severe ulcerative colitis

    Article • BMJ, August 2006, BMJ

    Mr Neil J Smart

  117. Bariatric surgery – a successful way to battle the weight crisis (Br J Surg 2006; 93: 259–260)

    Article • British Journal of Surgery, January 2006, Wiley

    Mr Neil J Smart