Personal profile
Research
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Endoscopic Surgery and Surgical Technology: Development of laparoscopic and thorascopic surgical procedures. Development of endoscopic devices and instruments.
- Oesophageal Diseases: Functional studies on benign oesophageal disease, Therapeutic studies on malignant oesophageal and gastric disease.
- Post-operative adhesions: Clinical studies using anti-adhesion agents. Laboratory studies on Surfactant and other agents in adhesions.
- Post-operative mobilisation: Clinical randomised study on goal directed mobilisation.
Education/Academic qualification
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, University of Dundee
Award Date: 1 Jan 1983
Bachelor of Science, University of Dundee
Award Date: 1 Jan 1979
Keywords
- RD Surgery
- General Surgery
- Oesophago-gastric surgery
- Minimal Access Surgery
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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Projects
- 1 Finished
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Aref#d: 18297. Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy in Gastric Cancer (Clinical Trial)
Shimi, S. (Investigator)
1/03/06 → 28/02/13
Project: Research
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Diaphragmatic hernia following oesophagectomy for oesophageal cancer - Are we too radical?
Argenti, F., Luhmann, A., Dolan, R. (Lead / Corresponding author), Wilson, M., Podda, M., Patil, P., Shimi, S. & Alijani, A., 1 Mar 2016, In: Annals of Medicine and Surgery . 6, p. 30-35 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The association between prior appendectomy and/or tonsillectomy in women and subsequent pregnancy rate: a cohort study
Wei, L., MacDonald, T. & Shimi, S. (Lead / Corresponding author), Oct 2016, In: Fertility and Sterility. 106, 5, p. 1150-1156 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Cholecystectomy and the risk of alimentary tract cancers: A systematic review
Coats, M. & Shimi, S. M. (Lead / Corresponding author), 28 Mar 2015, In: World Journal of Gastroenterology . 21, 12, p. 3679-3693 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Safety and feasibility of retrieval of intragastric balloon followed by antiobesity surgery on the same day
Young, J. A., Alijani, A., Patil, P. V. & Shimi, S. M., Aug 2014, In: Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy and Percutaneous Techniques. 24, 4, p. e137-e139 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Improved short term surgical outcomes in Scotland for oesophageal cancer
Young, J. A., Shimi, S. M., Waugh, L., McPhillips, G. & Thompson, A. M., Feb 2013, In: EJSO - European Journal of Surgical Oncology. 39, 2, p. 131-135 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Press/Media
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Study shows appendectomies not a threat to fertility
3/07/12
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research