Invited Talks

Chaired Sessions at International Conferences

  1. Evolution of robotics in abdominal surgeries: Clinical outcome and impact – Webinar series: Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh/ARIS, 11th December 2025
  2. IAGES-ALSGBI Webinar Series: ‘Anastomotic Leak in Colorectal Surgery’ 15th November 2025
  3. Established robotic platforms and their specific user case advantages – Webinar series: Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh/ARIS, 13th November 2025
  4. Enhancing Robotic Outcomes Through Comprehensive Armamentarium – Webinar series: Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh/ARIS, 16th October 2025
  5. IAGES-ALSGBI Webinar Series: ‘Advanced Surgical Approaches in Paediatric Surgery’ 20th September 2025
  6. ‘Optimising Robotic Surgery Outcomes Through Multidisciplinary Team work’ – Webinar series: Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh/ARIS, 18th September 2025
  7. RCSED: ‘Management of Colorectal Conditions:- Fecal Incontinence’ 16th July 2025
  8. IAGES-ALSGBI Webinar Series: ‘Evolving strategies in rectal prolapse surgery: From Delorme’s to Robotics’ 19th July 2025
  9. ACPGBI Proctology subcommittee webinar: ‘A Masterclass in Haemorrhoid Surgical Techniques’, 12th May 2025
  10. IAGES-ALSGBI Webinar Series: ‘Advanced Surgical Approaches to GERD’ – 19th April 2025
  11. ACPGBI Proctology subcommittee webinar: ‘Sphincter preserving fistula surgery’, 3rd February 2025
  12. IAGES-ALSGBI Webinar Series: ‘Extended Total Extraperitoneal repair and Complex Abdominal Wall Reconstruction’: Launch event – 25th January 2025
  13. Session: ‘Clinical efficacy of Robotic Paediatric Surgery: Safety, Efficacy & Complications’. Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh/ARIS, September 2024
  14. Session: ‘Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS) in modern Head & Neck Practice’. Webinar series: Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh/ARIS, August 2024
  15. Session: ‘Role of robotics and its clinical outcome in minimally invasive colorectal surgery’. Webinar series: Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh/ARIS, 16th May 2024
  16. ‘Evolution of robotic surgery in Urology: Development, Clinical outcome and its impact’. Webinar series: RCSED-ARIS, 18th April 2024
  17. Session: ‘Cost-effectiveness of robotics: Balancing patient outcomes & economic considerations’. Webinar series: RCSED-ARIS, 21st March 2024
  18. Session: ‘Tissue approximation, advanced energy, and imaging in robotic surgery’. Webinar series: Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh/ARIS, 25th January 2024
  19. Session: ‘The role of multidisciplinary teams in successful robotic surgery outcomes’. Webinar series: Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh/ARIS, 18th January 2024
  20. Session: ‘Clinical experience with various robotic platforms and their specific user case advantages: Emerging systems’ Webinar series: RCSED-ARIS, 16th November 2023
  21. Session: ‘Robotic Technologies: Clinical experience with various robotic platforms and their specific user case advantages: Established systems’. Webinar series: Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh/ARIS, 19th October 2023
  22. Session: ‘Stump the experts’. The Scottish Pelvic Floor Network Annual Scientific Meeting. 27th October 2023, Aberdeen, UK
  23. Session: ‘Urgency – Can’t wait to have a cure’ The 12th Pelvic Floor Society Annual Conference, 3-5th November 2021. Dundee, UK

Invited Speaker International Presentations

  1. RAS Advantages in Colorectal Surgery:Evolution of robotics in abdominal surgeries: Clinical outcome and impact. Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh/ARIS, 11th December 2025
  2. The Data Paradigm and Assistive AI opportunities in Robotic & Technology Enhanced Surgery. 24th November 2025, Centre for AI in Assistive Autonomy 2025 Inaugural Meeting, Edingburgh, UK
  3. RCSED-ACPGBI: ‘Pelvic Floor Dysfunction – Component Prolapse’ 15th Oct 2025
  4. Keynote Lecture: Life as a Surgeon, ACPGBI/AMOS Widening Participation in Surgery Event, Aberdeen, UK, 17th May 2025
  5. OReCO (Optimising Rectal Cancer Outcomes), Pelican Foundation, ACPGBI Workshop, Edinburgh, UK, 11th September 2024
  6. Keynote Lecture: Predicting Leaks: Literature review and Predict Study, ACPGBI Annual Meeting, Wales, UK, 1st July 2024
  7. Keynote Lecture: Innovation & the Surgical Space – Robotic Surgery & it’s Future. Innovative Medical Practice Conference, Gulf Hotel Convention, Bahrain, 10th May 2024
  8. Guidelines in Robotic Surgery. ‘Strategies for managing and mitigating complications in robotic surgery’ Webinar series: Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh/ARIS, 15th February 2024.
  9. Management of Defecatory Disorders Postpartum. British Society of Gastroenterology, BSG Campus, SWiG session, 23rd November 2023.
  10. Robotic Glue Rectopexy for managing rectal prolapse. Scottish Pelvic Floor Society Annual Meeting, Aberdeen, October 2023.
  11. Clinical outcomes from a robotic general surgery service. ‘Role of robotics and its clinical outcome in robotic general surgical specialities.’ Webinar series: Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh/ARIS, September 2023
  12. Current Status in Robotic Colorectal Surgery: Rectal Resections. Webinar series ‘Robotic Surgery: Innovating for the Future’, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, October 2022
  13. Update on performance of Robotic Colorectal Surgery, Grampian Robotic Surgery Event, November 2022, Aberdeen, UK
  14. The economic argument for robotic surgery. Grampian Robotic Surgery Event, November 2022, Aberdeen, UK
  15. What outcomes are important for robotic surgery: The RoboCOS Study. Grampian Robotic Surgery Event, November 2022, Aberdeen, UK
  16. The RoboCOS Study. ACPGBI Trent Chapter Meeting, June 2021, UK
  17. The RoboCOS Study. The IDEAL Collaboration Annual Meeting, Mar 2021, UK
  18. Complete Mesocolic Excision for Right sided Colonic Cancer: Current Evidence, Anatomical Considerations and Logistical Challenges. Scottish Colorectal Cancer Conference, November 2019, Dundee, UK
  19. Acute Complicated Diverticulitis; It’s time to look closely: An update on the National CADS audit.  Digestive Diseases Federation 2015, Excel, London, UK
  20. An Update on the National CADS Project. ACPGBI Yorkshire Chapter meeting, September 2017, Sheffield, UK
  21. The National Complicated Acute Diverticulitis Audit: Invited as winner of the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland Travelling Fellowship to present at the Annual Meeting of the Irish Association of Coloproctology, May 2015, Dublin, Ireland

International Presentations

  1. Shaikh S, Gorjanc J, Apostolou K, Giardina F, Qiu Shao SS, Wallner C. Acute Sigmoid Diverticulitis: Shifting paradigm….Changing practice. Harvard Medical School Surgical Leadership Program, April 2025
  2. Tee ZH, Tsoi EHC, Lee Q, Wong YS, Gibson A, Parsons N, Shaikh S, Forget P. Intrathecal Morphine and Post-Operative Pain Relief in Robotic Surgeries: Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis. ACPGBI Annual Meeting, Wales, UK, July 2024.
  3. Emslie K, Jain S, MacLeod C, Nassar A, Elhusseini M, Shaikh S. Safe Adoption over Learning Curve of minimally invasive Complete Mesocolic Excision in a Tertiary care University Teaching Hospital. ACPGBI Annual Meeting, Wales, UK, July 2024.
  4. Shaikh S, Robertson C, Gillies K, Campbell M. An International Core Outcome Set For The Evaluation Of Robotic Assisted Surgery Including Patient, Surgeon, Organisational And Population Impacts: The RoboCOS Study. The ALSGBI & ALTS Annual Meeting Dec 2021, London, UK
  5. Chueg L, Qadir A, Rai S, Lawrie D, Shaikh S. Post-operative mortality and risk of COVID-19 in patients receiving urgent elective surgical care at a COVID clean facility during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study. 55th Congress of the ESSR Joint meeting 44th Congress of the Austrian Society of Surgical Research, December 2020, Virtual.
  6. Shaikh S, Noshirwani A, West N, Perry SL, Jayne DG. Can macrophages within the microenvironment of locally invasive rectal cancers predict response to radiotherapy? ASGBI International Surgical Congress, April 2015, Manchester, UK
  7. Shaikh S, San Juan B, Perry SL, Hughes T, Jayne DG. Effect of Lower Doses of Dichloroacetate in Combination with Radiotherapy on Colorectal Cancer Cell Lines. ASGBI International Surgical Congress, April 2015, Manchester, UK
  8. Shaikh S on behalf of the CADS Study Group. The National Complicated Acute DiverticulitiS (CADS) Audit: time to look closely. ASGBI International Surgical Congress, April 2015, Manchester, UK
  9. Noshirwani A, Shaikh S, West N, Perry SL, Jayne DG. Personalising Treatment in Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer Using Macrophage Subpopulations to Predict the Degree of Response to Radiotherapy. 8th Joint Meeting of the British Division of the International Academy of Pathology and the Pathological Society of Great Britain & Ireland, June 2015, Dublin, Ireland
  10. Shaikh S, Dexter S, Jameel J. Oesophageal Perforation Resulting from Band Achalasia – a Delayed Complication of Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding. International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO) Meeting. Istanbul, Turkey – August 2013
  11. Shaikh S, Zafar A, Jameel J. Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy on a Bilateral Lower Limb Amputee – Why is it definitely worth doing? International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO) Meeting. Istanbul, Turkey – August 2013
  12. Shaikh S, Wilson H, Thies F, Connolly T, Brown P, Brittenden J. Differences in cellular composition and morphology between symptomatic carotid and femoral plaque. Vascular Society 44th AGM, Liverpool, UK – November 2009          
  13. Shaikh S, Welsh A, Murray A, Ramalingam S, McKiddie F, Wilson H, Connolly T, Brown P, Brittenden J. Limitations of 18F-FDG PET imaging in symptomatic carotid artery stenosis patients on statins. Vascular Society 44th AGM, Liverpool, UK – November 2009                 
  14. Shaikh S, Nabi G, Swami SK, O’Kelly T. Endoscopic Trans-anal Resection of Rectal Tumours (ETAR): Critical appraisal of an inter-disciplinary approach. Association of Surgeons of Great Britain & Ireland, Edinburgh, UK, May 2006
  15. Shaikh S, Krukowski ZH. Long-term outcome of a conservative policy for management of acute sigmoid diverticulitis. Association of Surgeons of Great Britain & Ireland, Edinburgh, UK, May 2006
  16. Shaikh S, Nabi G, Thorpe P, JMO N’Dow, McClinton S. Can we accurately predict the stage and grade of upper tract transitional cell carcinoma? British Association of Urological Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting, Manchester, UK, June 2006
  17. Shaikh S, Nabi G, Lam TB, JMO N’dow. Short-term standard urethral catheter associated urinary infection – are antimicrobial coated catheters a viable alternative? British Association of Urological Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting, Manchester, UK, June 2006
  18. Shaikh S, O’Kelly T, Krukowski ZH. Conservative management of pneumo-peritoneum secondary to complicated sigmoid   diverticulitis: A prospective observational study. European Society of Coloproctology Annual Meeting, Lisbon, Portugal, September 2006
  19. Mishriki SF, Shaikh S, Janjua KS, Cohen NP. Quality of Life after TURP: Prospective 12 year Follow up. American Urological Association Annual Meeting, Atlanta, US, May 2006
  20. Mishriki SF, Shaikh S, Janjua KS, Cohen NP. Is urine cytology obsolete in investigating haematuria? A large prospective study. American Urological Association Annual Meeting, Atlanta, US, May 2006
  21. Mishriki SF, Shaikh S, Royle J, Cohen NP. TURP does not affect your sex life.  11-year prospective follow-up study. American Urological Association Annual Meeting, Atlanta, US, May 2006
  22. Bhaskar S, Nabi G, Shaikh S, Swami SK. Outcomes of a novel circumferential bladder neck suture to facilitate vesicourethral anastomosis during radical prostatectomy. NCRI Cancer Conference 2006, Birmingham, UK, October 2006
  23. Shaikh S, Shaikh I, Jawwad W, Heys SD, Chaturvedi S. Wide local excision with resection of cavity margins: The Aberdeen experience. Nottingham International Breast Cancer Conference, Nottingham, September 2007
  24. Shaikh S, Samad A, Ingram S, Heys SD, Chaturvedi S. Cosmesis and patient satisfaction from local oncoplastic flaps in breast conservation surgery. Nottingham International Breast Cancer Conference, Nottingham, September 2007
  25. Proctor M, Shaikh S, Heys SD, Chaturvedi S.Impact of reconstruction with local flaps in breast conservation surgery for mastectomy for breast cancers. Nottingham International Breast Cancer Conference, Nottingham, September 2007
  26. Shaikh S, Shaikh I, Heys SD, Chaturvedi S. To resect or not to resect: Cavity margins during breast conservation surgery. British Association of Surgical Oncology Meeting, London, UK, November 2007
  27. Shaikh S, Macleod MJ, Horne E, Brittenden J. Revalidation of the ABCD Score in the Northeast Scotland population. European Stroke Conference, Glasgow, May 2007
  28. Shaikh S, Macaulay E, Macleod MJ, Brittenden J.Retrospective validation of the ABCD Score in patients presenting with transient ischaemic attacks undergoing carotid endarterectomy. European Stroke Conference, Glasgow, May 2007
  29. Shaikh S, Samad A, Ingram S, Heys SD, Chaturvedi S.Local oncoplastic flaps in breast conservation surgery, cosmesis and patient satisfaction. BJS Prize Paper Session, British Association of Surgical Oncology Meeting, London, UK, November 2007
  30. Elhusseini MY, Emslie K, Nassar A, Shaikh S. Identifying the key stages comprising a robotic surgical curriculum for colorectal surgical trainees. Accepted for ACPGBI Annual Meeting, July 2023, Manchester, UK
  31. Bantonouiu M, Nassar A, On J, Shaikh S. Assessment of the safety and effectiveness of colorectal robotic assisted surgery; a single centre experience of the first 50 consecutive cases. 17th ESCP Annual & Scientific Meeting, September 2022, Dublin, Ireland
  32. Bantonouiu M, Nassar A, On J, Shaikh S. Assessment of the safety and effectiveness of colorectal robotic assisted surgery; a single centre experience of the first 50 consecutive cases. ACPGBI Annual Meeting, July 2022, Edinburgh, UK
  33. Nassar A, Elshahat I, Forsyth K, Shaikh S, Ghazanfar M.Outcome of early cholecystectomy compared to percutaneous drainage of gallbladder & delayed cholecystectomy for patients with acute cholecystitis: systematic review& meta-analysis. ASGBI International Annual Surgical Congress, May 2022, Liverpool, UK
  34. Nassar A, Abdelhamid A, Shaikh S, Brazzelli M, Bekheit M, Tang CC, Chansiriwongs A. What factors influence decision for surgical intervention in patients with acute diverticulitis? A systematic review and evidence gap map. 16th ESCP Annual & Scientific Virtual Meeting, September 2022, UK
  35. Shah A, Subeh A, AbdelHamid A, Shaikh S. Optimising pre-operative haemoglobin levels with IV iron transfusion in anaemic patients undergoing elective colorectal cancer resection. 16th ESCP Annual & Scientific Virtual Meeting, September 2022
  36. Shaikh S on behalf of the CADS Study Group. Laparoscopic washout versus radiological drainage in patients with Hinchey grade III acute diverticulitis: pragmatic data from a national prospective cohort study. ACPGBI Annual Meeting, July 2017, Bournemouth, UK
  37. Shaikh S, Hicks, G, Krishnan A, Peter M, Bandyopadhyay D. Weekend and out of hours surgical handover (WOOSH): A checklist format improves efficiency and patient safety. ASGBI Annual Meeting, April 2017, Glasgow, UK
  38. Shaikh S, Noshirwani A, West N, Perry SL, Jayne DG. Can macrophages within the microenvironment of locally invasive rectal cancers predict response to radiotherapy? Academy of Medical Sciences Spring Meeting, February 2015, London, UK.
  39. Shaikh S, San Juan B, Perry SL, Hughes T, Jayne DG. Effects Of Lower Doses Of DCA On Radiosensitisation Of Colorectal Cancer Cells In Vitro. Digestive Diseases Federation June 2015, Excel, London, UK
  40. Shaikh S, Noshirwani A, West N, Perry SL, Jayne DG. Personalising Radiotherapy In Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer: Can Macrophages Within The Microenvironment Predict Response To Radiotherapy? Digestive Diseases Federation June 2015, Excel, London, UK
  41. Shaikh S, Madhok B, Maisey T, Perry S, Thygesen H, Hughes T Jayne D. Sodium dicholoroacetate (DCA) augments radiotherapy efficacy in colorectal cancer cell lines. European Society of Coloproctology Meeting, Belgrade, Serbia – Sept 2013
  42. Shaikh S, Dexter S, Jameel J. Oesophageal Perforation Resulting from Band Achalasia – a Delayed Complication of Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding. British Society of Gastroenterology Meeting, Glasgow, UK – June 2013
  43. Shaikh S, ZH Krukowski, T O’Kelly. Conservative management of     pneumoperitoneum secondary to complicated sigmoid diverticulitis: A prospective observational study. Association of Surgeons of Great Britain & Ireland, Manchester, UK, April 2007 Third Prize-Best Poster Competition; ‘Poster of Distinction’
  44. Shaikh S, Heys SD, Chaturvedi S. Impact of reconstruction with local flaps using oncoplastic techniques in breast conservation surgery on reduction in number of mastectomies in breast cancer patients. Association of Surgeons of Great Britain & Ireland, Manchester, UK, April 2007
  45. Shaikh S, Ng YT,Heys SD, Chaturvedi S. GP referrals to a symptomatic Breast Clinic in 2006: non-compliance with national guidelines. Association of Surgeons of Great Britain & Ireland, Manchester, UK, April 2007
  46. Shaikh S, Nabi G, Ong E, Glaavind K, JMO N’Dow. Mechanical devices in adult female stress urinary incontinence: A systematic review. British Association of Urological Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting, Manchester, UK, June 2006
  47. Shaikh S, Shaikh I, Jawwad W, Heys SD, Chaturvedi S. Wide local excision with resection of cavity margins: Is it overkill or astuteness? European Cancer Organisation Conference, Barcelona, September  2007
  48. Shaikh S, Shaikh MA, Aslam M, Reddy KPK, Hawrych A, Owen ERTC. Unusual Neck Metastases in Colorectal Cancer. EACP 5th Scientific & Annual General Meeting, Geneva, Switzerland – September 2004
  49. Shaikh S, Shaikh MA, Krysa J, Reddy KPK, Hawrych A, Weston J, Owen ERTC. Trans-Anal Resection of Rectal Cancer – Experience at a DGH. EACP 5th Scientific & Annual General Meeting, Geneva, Switzerland – September 2004
  50. Shaikh S, Christie G, Kerr KM, Remmen H. Scope of Minimal Access Thoracic Surgery in Pregnancy. Cardiothoracic Techniques &Technologies Meeting, Florida, US – March 2004
  51. Shaikh S, Macleod MJ, Macaulay E, Brittenden J. Can the ABCD2 score triage TIA patients warranting carotid endarterectomy. Shortlisted for Poster Prize session, Vascular Surgical Society Meeting, Manchester, UK, November 2007

UK National Presentations

  1. Shaikh S, Madhok B, Maisey T, Perry S, Thygesen H, Hughes T Jayne D. Dicholoroacetate (DCA) augments radiotherapy efficacy in colorectal cancer cell lines. National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI) Meeting, Liverpool, UK-Nov  2013
  2. Shaikh S, Krukowski ZH. Is a conservative policy for the management of acute diverticulitis safe? Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Annual Audit Symposium, Edinburgh, UK, March 2006
  3. Shaikh S, Shaikh MA, Owen ERTC. Merits of a prospective audit policy to assess early post-operative wound complications in abdominal surgery. Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Annual Audit Symposium, Edinburgh, UK, March 2006
  4. Saad RA, Shaikh S, Christie G, Kerr KM, Remmen H. Dissection of an Anomalous Systemic Artery to the Lung. The Royal Society of Medicine-Cardiothoracic Section, London, Nov 2003
  5. Nabi G, Shaikh S, Swami SK. A novel circumferential bladder neck suture to facilitate urethrovesical anastomosis during radical prostatectomy. British Association of Urological Surgeons; Section of Oncology/British Prostate Group Educational meeting on Prostate Cancer, London, UK, Feb 2006
  6. Shaikh MA, Shaikh S, Shaikh F, McAteer D, Aly EH. Training surgical registrars for performing abdominal ultrasound scans may improve patient care and be cost-effective. Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Annual Audit Symposium, Edinburgh, UK, March 2007
  7. Shaikh S, Macleod MJ, Horne E, Brittenden J. Revalidation of the ABCD Score in the Northeast Scotland population. Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Annual Audit Symposium, Edinburgh, UK, March 2007
  8. Shaikh S, Krukowski ZH, O’Kelly T. A policy of conservative management for pneumoperitoneum secondary to complicated sigmoid diverticulitis. Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Annual Audit Symposium, Edinburgh, UK, March 2007
  9. Murray J, Abbas A, Abdelhamid A, Shaikh S. Re-Audit of Operative Estimated Blood Loss in Major Colorectal Resections Audit in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. CME Meeting, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, June 2023, Aberdeen, UK
  10. Murray J, Abdelhamid A, Shaikh S. Operative Estimated Blood Loss in Major Colorectal Resections Audit in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. CME Meeting, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, February 2022, Aberdeen, UK
  11. Shaikh S, Forsyth J, Ren K, Haslam J, Hicks G, Krishnan A, Li D, Mitwalli A, Abbas K, Majeed T, Peter M, Bandyopadhyay D. Weekend and Out of Hours Surgical Handover (WOOSH) audit at York Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Patient Safety Annual Conference. York Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. June 2016, York, UK.
  12. Shaikh S, Noshirwani A, West N, Perry SL, Jayne DG. Can macrophages within the microenvironment of locally invasive rectal cancers predict response to radiotherapy? Leeds MedChi Society Annual Meeting, April 2015, Leeds, UK.
  13. Shaikh S, Macleod MJ, Brittenden JB; ABCD in the Clinical Context. Grampian Stroke Meeting, West burn Centre, Aberdeen, UK, November 2006
  14. Shaikh S, Krukowski ZH; Management of acute sigmoid diverticulitis. Surgical Audit Meeting-Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen, UK, Feb 2006
  15. Shaikh S, Forsyth I, Gunn IG; The Nurse Cystoscopist-Extending the Role.   ABACUS(Aberdeen Academic & Clinical Urological Surgeons group), Aberdeen, UK, Sept 2005
  16. Shaikh S, Gowlands-Hopkins N; Varicose Veins GP Referral Audit. Surgical Audit Meeting-Crawley Hospital, West Sussex, UK, July2004
  17. Shaikh S, Owen ERTC; Early Post-operative wound complications in Abdominal Surgery. Surgical Audit Meeting-Crawley Hospital, West Sussex, UK, June 2003
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