Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Personal Information
Certification
Affiliations
Presentations
Publications
ORCID portfolio
Audits
Teaching skills and experience
Surgical Experience
Endoscopy Experience
Research
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Hobbies and non-medical activities
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Ahmed Nassar

Ahmed Nassar

FRCS, MSc, MB ChB, PGCert- Higher Specialty Trainee In Colorectal And General Surgery
Aberdeen

Summary

As a highly ambitious and hardworking surgeon, I have demonstrated excellence in clinical duties and educational milestones throughout my career. My supervisors have recognized me as a quick learner and a determined professional who strives for perfection in patient care. With significant experience in general and colorectal surgery, including advanced laparoscopic and robotic techniques, I am committed to enhancing my skills in pelvic exenteration. My ultimate goal is to contribute significantly to this field and improve patient outcomes.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Higher Specialty Trainee in General Surgery (ST8)

North of Scotland , Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
08.2019 - Current

As a Higher Specialty Trainee in General Surgery at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, I have consistently demonstrated excellence in my clinical duties and educational milestones, achieving Outcome 1 in all of my training years. I am currently nearing the completion of the criteria required for my Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT).

Achievements:

- Training Excellence: Consistently received Outcome 1, reflecting excellent progress and competence throughout my training years.

- Professional Development: Demonstrated significant progress towards meeting CCT requirements, underscoring a commitment to professional growth and expertise in general surgery.

Fellow in General and Colorectal Surgery

University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB)
12.2018 - 7 2019

As a Fellow (ST3+ Higher) in General and Colorectal Surgery at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham, I have honed my clinical and surgical skills in a dynamic and high-volume environment. This role has afforded me the opportunity to engage in a diverse array of responsibilities, from on-call duties to significant contributions to cutting-edge research.


Research and Academic Contributions:

- Research Activities: Contributed significantly to the research output of this renowned academic centre. Engaged in various studies and clinical trials, enhancing the body of knowledge in general and colorectal surgery.
- SUNRISE Trial: Act as an on-site investigator for the SUNRISE trial (Single Use Negative Pressure Dressing for Reduction in Surgical Site Infection following Emergency Laparotomy), contributing to the evaluation and implementation of innovative surgical practices.

International Clinical Fellow of General surgery ISTP (RCS – England)

South Tyneside District Hospital
12.2016 - 10.2018

This recognised training fellowship at a registrar level, provided by the Royal College of Surgeons of England, was my first position in the UK. During this fellowship, I gained comprehensive training in a range of general surgery procedures and started my training in endoscopy.


Achievements:

  • UK Integration: Successfully transitioned into the UK healthcare system, adapting to its clinical practices and standards.
  • Professional Development: Gained valuable experience and skills that laid a strong foundation for further advanced training and specialisation in general surgery.

Resident Doctor of Oncological Surgery

Specialized Medical Centers, Ministry of Health
05.2014 - 09.2016

As a Resident Doctor of Oncological Surgery at this high volume centre, I underwent structured rotations to broaden my exposure across various specialties, focusing on upper and lower gastrointestinal (GI), hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB), breast, and endocrine malignancies.


Key Responsibilities and Training:

  • Rotations: Completed rotations in upper and lower GI oncology, HPB surgery, breast oncology, and endocrine surgery, gaining comprehensive exposure to the diagnosis and management of diverse malignancies.
  • Clinical Duties: Managed clinical responsibilities including on-call duties, outpatient clinics, and participation in multidisciplinary team meetings (MDTs) to discuss complex cases and treatment plans.
  • Surgical Experience: Participated in surgical procedures related to oncological surgery, assisting and learning under the guidance of experienced consultants.


Achievements:

  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Collaborated effectively within multidisciplinary teams, contributing to comprehensive patient care and treatment strategies.


Resident Doctor of General Surgery

Egyptian armed forces
11.2011 - 04.2014

As a Resident Doctor in the Egyptian Armed Forces, I served as an officer and completed essential military training before embarking on rotations in General Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, and Trauma within military hospitals. Responsibilities included providing medical care to military personnel and civilians, performing surgical procedures, and participating in emergency and trauma care under supervision.

Primary Care Physician

Ministry of Health, Egypt
03.2011 - 11.2011

As a Primary Care Physician, I provided comprehensive healthcare services to patients of all ages, focusing on preventive care, health maintenance, and acute medical conditions under supervision. Responsibilities included conducting physical exams, diagnosing illnesses, managing chronic diseases, and coordinating patient care across multidisciplinary teams.

House Officer (Foundation Year)

Alexandria University Hospitals
03.2010 - 02.2011

As a house officer in the foundation year, I underwent rotational training across various medical departments and specialties .

Education

Intercollegiate Fellowship of General And Colorectal Surgery of The Royal College of Surgeons of England (FRCS) -

Royal College of Surgerons of England
United Kingdom
05.2024

Post Graduate Certificate: Medical Education (surgery), University of Dundee - Medical Education

University of Dundee
United Kingdom
03.2023

Master of Science - General Surgery

Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University
Egypt
11.2015

Intercollegiate Membership of The Royal College of Surgeons of England - General Surgery

Royal College of Surgeons of England
United Kingdom
02.2015

Bachelor of Science -

Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University
Egypt
10.2009

ALSGBI Intermediate Skills in Robotic Surgery Course -

ALSGBI
United Kingdom
03.2023

Advanced Coloproctology Course (ACC) -

ACPGBI
03.2023

European Trauma Course (ETC) Provider + Instructor potential - undefined

European resuscitation council

Leadership and Management Program (LaMP) course - undefined

NHS education for Scotland

Trauma Surgical Skills Course -

University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen, United Kingdom
03.2022

EAES Laparoscopic Lower GI Surgery Course -

Cusheiri Surgical Skills Centre in Dundee
Dundee, United Kingdom
05.2022

Non-technical surgical skills course (NOTSS) - undefined

RCS-Edinburgh

Advanced Coloproctology Course -

ACPGBI
04.2022

Basic skills in colonoscopy -

Joint Advisory Group (JAC) On GI Endoscopy
03.2022

Training the Clinical Trainer -

RCPS-Glasgow
Glasgow, United Kingdom
02.2022

Abdominal wall Reconstruction (AWR) Europe online workshop -

British Hernia Society (BHS)
10.2021

Off-site Training program in the use of the da Vinci surgical system as a first assistant -

Da Vinci Training Centre - Intuitive
London, United Kingdom
09.2021

Virtual EGS & Trauma Symposium -

Moynihan's Academy, ASiT, Duke's Club And Roux Group
12.2021

Intuitive Da Vinci surgery workshop -

ASGBI

Research, Audit and Quality Improvement (R&A) (e-learning) - undefined

Health Education England

Evidence based Practice and Critical Appraisal Workshop - undefined

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust Library

Training the Trainers: Developing Teaching Skills Course -

Royal College of Surgeons of England
United Kingdom
03.2018

Positive Communication Skills for Non-UK Doctors - Influence and Interaction in Practice Course -

Health Education North East

Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) provider Course -

Royal College of Surgeons of England
United Kingdom
05.2018

Basic Surgical skills Course -

Royal College of Surgeons of England
United Kingdom
06.2018

Educator Training Resources (ETR) (eLearning) - undefined

Health Education England

Introduction to Good Clinical Practise (GCP) eLearning - undefined

National Institute for Health Research (NIHR)

Introduction to Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis - undefined

Johns Hopkins University

Core endoscopy (eLearning) - undefined

Health Education England

Supporting Doctors New to UK Practice Induction Professional, Ethical and Cultural Development Course - undefined

Health Education Northeast

Care of Critically Ill Surgical Patients Course (CCrISP) -

RCS At York Teaching Hospital
09.2017

Basic Skills in Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Course -

JAC - Queen Elizabeth Hospital - Gateshead
United Kingdom
11.2017

Laparoscopic Groin & Ventral Hernia Repair & Suturing Techniques - undefined

American Association of Continuing Medical Education

Advanced Life Support Course (ALS) -

European Resuscitation Council
02.2016

European Pediatric Life Support Course (EPLS) -

European Resuscitation Council
02.2016

European Trauma Course (ETC) -

European Resuscitation Council
02.2016

Skills

  • Teaching Skills and Experience

  • Leadership

  • JAG Accredited in Colonoscopy

  • Research Experience

  • Technical Skills in Laparoscopic and Open Surgery

  • Instructor for Surgical Courses

  • Exposure to Pelvic Exenteration Procedures

  • Robotic Surgery Experience, including Supervised Robotic TME Dissection

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 03/03/85
  • Nationality: Egypt
  • Marital Status: Married

Certification

JAG certification in colonoscopy

Affiliations

  • Royal College of Surgeons - England
  • The Medical and Dental Defence Union of Scotland (MDDUS)
  • Association of of surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland (ASGBI)
  • Association of coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland (ACPGBI) and Duke's club
  • Association of laparoscopic surgery of Great Britain and Ireland (ALSGBI)
  • Association of surgeons in training (ASiT)

Presentations

  • Poster, Prospective evaluation of Emergency Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy for acute gallstone disease, ASGBI conference, 2018, Second author
  • Poster, Outcome of patients referred with Iron deficiency Anaemia (IDA) for suspected colorectal cancer, EUROPEAN COLORECTAL CONGRESS, 2018, First Author
  • Poster, Long-term management of ischaemic colitis, EUROPEAN COLORECTAL CONGRESS, 2018, Second Author
  • Oral, Are we doing unnecessary duodenal biopsies for coeliac disease for patients referred with iron deficiency anaemia?, ESGE Days 2019 Congress, 2019, First Author
  • Poster, Compliance with guidelines for inguinal hernia repair in a large teaching hospital, ASGBI 2020 Conference, Postponed due to COVID19 Pandemic, First Author
  • Poster, What factors influence decision for surgical intervention in patients with acute diverticulitis? a systematic review, European Society of Coloproctology (ESCP), 2021
  • EPoster, The Dilemma of the Disappeared Colorectal Liver Metastasis: Systematic Review of the Systematic Reviews, International Hepatobiliary association (IHPBA) conference, 2022
  • EPoster, Outcome of early cholecystectomy compared to percutaneous drainage of gallbladder and delayed cholecystectomy for patients with acute cholecystitis: systematic review and meta-analysis, Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland (ASGBI) conference, 2022
  • EPoster, Assessment of the safety and effectiveness of colorectal robotic-assisted surgery; A single-centre experience of the first 50 consecutive cases, ACPGBI, 2022, https://doi.org/10.1111/codi.16261

Publications


  • The Pathophysiology, Presentation and Management of Ischaemic Colitis: A Systematic Review, World Journal of Surgery, 2019, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00268-019-05248-9
  • Early Experience with IV Iron Preoptimisation in Critical Ischemia (Case Series), Archives of Anesthesiology, 2019, 2, 2, 05-07
  • The management of adult appendicitis during the COVID-19 pandemic: an interim analysis of a UK cohort study, Techniques in Coloproctology, 2020, 10.1007/s10151-020-02297-4
  • Vasoactive agents in acute mesenteric ischaemia in critical care. A systematic review, F1000 research, 2021, 10.12688/f1000research.52782.2
  • Outcome of early cholecystectomy compared to percutaneous drainage of gallbladder and delayed cholecystectomy for patients with acute cholecystitis: systematic review and meta-analysis, HPB, 2022, 10.1016/j.hpb.2022.04.010
  • The dilemma of the disappeared colorectal liver metastasis: systematic review of reviews and evidence gap map, 2022, 10.1093/bjsopen/zrac051
  • Chronomodulated Administration of Chemotherapy in Advanced Colorectal Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, Cureus, 2022, 10.7759/cureus.36522
  • Assessment of the Safety and Effectiveness of Colorectal Robotic-Assisted Surgery: The First 50 Consecutive Cases at a Single Centre, Surg Technol Int, 2023, 37466926
  • CtDNA as a predictor of outcome after curative resection for locally advanced rectal cancer: systematic review and meta-analysis, colorectal disease, 2024, 10.1111/codi.17039

ORCID portfolio

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7555-9074


Audits

  • National Audit of Small Bowel Obstruction (NASBO) 2017, Collaborator
  • Prospective evaluation of Emergency Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy for acute gallstone disease, 08/2017 - 10/2018, Local audit
  • Management of 2ww urgent referrals for Iron Deficiency Anaemia, 09/2018, Local audit
  • National Emergency Laparotomy Audit (NELA), 12/2018 - 07/2019, Collaborator
  • Antimicrobial prescribing for new emergency admissions under care of general surgery team, 02/2019, Local audit
  • Antimicrobial prescribing for new emergency admissions under care of general surgery team, 07/2019, Local Re-audit
  • Surgical management of inguinal hernia over 6 years, 07/2019, Regional Audit
  • Outcomes of arterial ligation of infected femoral artery pseudoaneurysms among IV drug abusers, 01/2020, Local Audit
  • Identifying the key stages comprising a robotic surgical curriculum for colorectal surgical trainees (QI Project), 04/2023

Teaching skills and experience

  • Post-graduate degree in medical education
  • Training the Trainers courses
  • Instructor for LapPass Course (ALSGBI) - July 2024
  • Instructor for European Trauma Course (ETC) - European Resuscitation Council)
  • Examiner of year 1 & 5 medical students at the University of Aberdeen
  • Member of faculty :RCSED Surgical Skills Lab (September 2023)

Surgical Experience

  • Competent in all index general surgery procedures and index colorectal resections, including laparoscopic techniques.
  • Significant exposure to robotic colorectal procedures, capable of performing key steps under supervision.
  • Regular involvement in pelvic exenteration procedures.

Endoscopy Experience

  • JAG accredited for Colonoscopy - July 2024
  • Performed 168 procedures of gastroscopy and still working towards JAG accreditation.

Research

On-site investigator of a Randomized Controlled Trial (Single Use Negative pressure dressing for Reduction in Surgical site infection following Emergency laparotomy), Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham

Licensures

  • GMC England: 7566184 (full registration with a license to practice)
  • License to practice Medicine, Ministry of health, Egypt (License number: 225047)

Prizes

Honor Distinction for Primary Medical Degree - July 2010

Hobbies and non-medical activities

  • Cycling
  • Football
  • Fishing
  • Running
  • Chess

Timeline

JAG certification in colonoscopy

07-2024

Higher Specialty Trainee in General Surgery (ST8)

North of Scotland , Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
08.2019 - Current

Fellow in General and Colorectal Surgery

University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB)
12.2018 - 7 2019

International Clinical Fellow of General surgery ISTP (RCS – England)

South Tyneside District Hospital
12.2016 - 10.2018

Resident Doctor of Oncological Surgery

Specialized Medical Centers, Ministry of Health
05.2014 - 09.2016

Resident Doctor of General Surgery

Egyptian armed forces
11.2011 - 04.2014

Primary Care Physician

Ministry of Health, Egypt
03.2011 - 11.2011

House Officer (Foundation Year)

Alexandria University Hospitals
03.2010 - 02.2011

Intercollegiate Fellowship of General And Colorectal Surgery of The Royal College of Surgeons of England (FRCS) -

Royal College of Surgerons of England

Post Graduate Certificate: Medical Education (surgery), University of Dundee - Medical Education

University of Dundee

Master of Science - General Surgery

Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University

Intercollegiate Membership of The Royal College of Surgeons of England - General Surgery

Royal College of Surgeons of England

Bachelor of Science -

Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University

ALSGBI Intermediate Skills in Robotic Surgery Course -

ALSGBI

Advanced Coloproctology Course (ACC) -

ACPGBI

European Trauma Course (ETC) Provider + Instructor potential - undefined

European resuscitation council

Leadership and Management Program (LaMP) course - undefined

NHS education for Scotland

Trauma Surgical Skills Course -

University of Aberdeen

EAES Laparoscopic Lower GI Surgery Course -

Cusheiri Surgical Skills Centre in Dundee

Non-technical surgical skills course (NOTSS) - undefined

RCS-Edinburgh

Advanced Coloproctology Course -

ACPGBI

Basic skills in colonoscopy -

Joint Advisory Group (JAC) On GI Endoscopy

Training the Clinical Trainer -

RCPS-Glasgow

Abdominal wall Reconstruction (AWR) Europe online workshop -

British Hernia Society (BHS)

Off-site Training program in the use of the da Vinci surgical system as a first assistant -

Da Vinci Training Centre - Intuitive

Virtual EGS & Trauma Symposium -

Moynihan's Academy, ASiT, Duke's Club And Roux Group

Intuitive Da Vinci surgery workshop -

ASGBI

Research, Audit and Quality Improvement (R&A) (e-learning) - undefined

Health Education England

Evidence based Practice and Critical Appraisal Workshop - undefined

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust Library

Training the Trainers: Developing Teaching Skills Course -

Royal College of Surgeons of England

Positive Communication Skills for Non-UK Doctors - Influence and Interaction in Practice Course -

Health Education North East

Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) provider Course -

Royal College of Surgeons of England

Basic Surgical skills Course -

Royal College of Surgeons of England

Educator Training Resources (ETR) (eLearning) - undefined

Health Education England

Introduction to Good Clinical Practise (GCP) eLearning - undefined

National Institute for Health Research (NIHR)

Introduction to Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis - undefined

Johns Hopkins University

Core endoscopy (eLearning) - undefined

Health Education England

Supporting Doctors New to UK Practice Induction Professional, Ethical and Cultural Development Course - undefined

Health Education Northeast

Care of Critically Ill Surgical Patients Course (CCrISP) -

RCS At York Teaching Hospital

Basic Skills in Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Course -

JAC - Queen Elizabeth Hospital - Gateshead

Laparoscopic Groin & Ventral Hernia Repair & Suturing Techniques - undefined

American Association of Continuing Medical Education

Advanced Life Support Course (ALS) -

European Resuscitation Council

European Pediatric Life Support Course (EPLS) -

European Resuscitation Council

European Trauma Course (ETC) -

European Resuscitation Council
Ahmed NassarFRCS, MSc, MB ChB, PGCert- Higher Specialty Trainee In Colorectal And General Surgery