Publications

Publications in peer-reviewed journals

  1. Wright C, Davis G, Shaikh S. Watch that Ureter-Can an inguinal hernia become a ureteric sinkhole in renal transplant patients. Int J Abdominal Wall & Henria Surg July 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: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Journal of Clinical Medicine. Jan 2024; 13(1):137.
  3. Nassar A, Abdelhamid A, Brazzelli M, Bekheit M, Tang CC, Chansiriwongs A, Shaikh S. Determinants of emergency surgical intervention in patients with complicated acute diverticulitis: a systematic review and evidence gap map. Surgical Endoscopy, Under review, May 2025
  4. Shaikh S, Robertson C, Hudson J, Roberts PG, Beard D, Gillies K, Campbell M. The RoboCOS Study: Development of an international core outcome set for the comprehensive evaluation of patient, surgeon, organisational and population level impacts of robotic assisted surgery. PLOS One, 2023 Apr; 18(3): e0283000.   https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0283000.
  5. Nessa A, Shaikh S, Fuller M, Masannat Y.A, Kastora S.L. Post-operative complications and surgical outcomes of robotic vs. conventional nipple sparing mastectomy in breast cancer: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Br J Surg Oct 2023;, znad336, 
  6. Bantounou M, Nassar A, Shaikh S. Assessment of the Safety and Effectiveness of Colorectal Robotic-Assisted Surgery: The First 50 Consecutive Cases at a Single Centre. Surg Technol Int 2023 Jul 18;42:sti42/1684.
  7. Nassar A, Elshahat I, Forsyth K, Shaikh S, Ghazanfar M. Outcome of early cholecystectomy compared to percutaneous drainage of gallbladder and delayed cholecystectomy for patients with acute cholecystitis: systematic review and meta-analysis. HPB 2022May (24):1622-1633.
  8. Shaikh S, Chueng LK, Rai S, Vadiveloo T, Lawrie D, Qadir A. Delivering Urgent Elective Surgery at a COVID Clean Facility During Phase 1 of the UK Lockdown and Developing a Contingency Plan for Potential Future Waves. Journal of Surgery 2022 Feb 10(1):27-33.
  9. Citeable author: National Institute for Health and Care Research Global Health Research Unit on Global Surgery. Reducing the environmental impact of surgery on a global scale: systematic review and co-prioritization with healthcare workers in 132 countries.  Br J Surg 2023, znad092, https://doi.org/10.1093/bjs/znad092
  10. Citeable author in COVIDSurg Collaborative. SARS-CoV-2 infection and venous thromboembolism after surgery: an international prospective cohort study. Anaesthesia 2022; 77: 3-6.
  11. Citeable author: Postoperative Packing of Perianal Abscess Cavities (PPAC2): randomized clinical trial. Br J Surg, 2022, 109, 951–957.
  12. Ahmed S, (other authers), Shaikh S, Smart CJ, Snape S, Tabaqchali MA, Tennakoon A, Tilley R, Vink E, White L, Burke D, Kirby A. Development and internal validation of clinical prediction models for outcomes of complicated intra-abdominal infection. Br J Surg. 2021 Apr 30;108(4):441-447.
  13. Stephensen BD, Reid F, Shaikh S, Carroll R, Smith SR, Pockney P; PREDICT Study Group collaborators. C-reactive protein trajectory to predict colorectal anastomotic leak: PREDICT Study. Br J Surg. 2020 Dec;107(13):1832-1837.
  14. Tozer P, Sahnan K, Adegbola S, Shaikh S, Lung P. Video-assisted anal fistula treatment (VAAFT) assisted seton placement – a video vignette. Colorectal Dis 2019
  15. Leo CA, Murphy J, Cavazzoni E, Thomas GP, Shaikh S, Hodgkinson JD, Warusavitarne J, Vaizey CJ; Evaluation of the Portable THD? Anopress Device in Patients with Faecal Incontinence. Journal of Gastrointestinal & Digestive System 2018, 08(06); 025-871-178-752-850
  16. Citeable Author in COVIDSurg Collaborative, GlobalSurg Collaborative. Death following pulmonary complications of surgery before and during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic Br J Surg. 2021 Dec(108)12:1448-1464.
  17. Citeable Author in COVIDSurg Collaborative, GlobalSurg Collaborative. SARS-CoV-2 vaccination modelling for safe surgery to save lives: data from an international prospective cohort study. Br J Surg. 2021 Mar 24:znab101.
  18. Citeable Author in COVIDSurg Collaborative; GlobalSurg Collaborative. Timing of surgery following SARS-CoV-2 infection: an international prospective cohort study. Anaesthesia. 2021 Jun;76(6):748-758.
  19. Citeable Author in Javanmard-Emamghissi H, Boyd-Carson H, Hollyman M, Doleman B, Adiamah A, Lund JN, Clifford R, Dickerson L, Richards S, Pearce L, Cornish J, Hare S, Lockwood S, Moug SJ, Tierney GM; COVID: HAREM (Had Appendicitis, Resolved/Recurred Emergency Morbidity/Mortality) Collaborators Group. The management of adult appendicitis during the COVID-19 pandemic: an interim analysis of a UK cohort study. Tech Coloproctol. 2021 Apr;25(4):401-411.
  20. Citeable Author in GlobalSurg Collaborative. Global variation in anastomosis and end colostomy formation following left-sided colorectal resection. BJS Open. 2019 Feb 28;3(3):403-414.
  21. Citeable Author: Global Surg Research Collaborative. Pooled analysis of WHO surgical safety checklist use/mortality after emergency laparotomy. Br J Surg.2019;106:e103-e112.
  22. Citeable Author in Global Surg Research Collaborative. Laparoscopy in management of appendicitis in high-, middle-, and low-income countries: a multicenter, prospective, cohort study. Surg Endosc. 2018;32(8):3450-3466.
  23. National Research Collaborative & Association of Surgeons in Training Collaborative Consensus Group. Recognising contributions to work in research collaboratives: Guidelines for standardising reporting of authorship in collaborative research. Int J Surg. 2018;52:355-360.
  24. Lost Tribe Study Group. Early years postgraduate surgical training programmes in the UK are failing to meet national quality standards: An analysis from the ASiT/BOTA Lost Tribe prospective cohort study of 2,569 surgical trainees. Int J Surg. 2018;52:376-382.
  25. Shaikh S on behalf of the CADS Study Group. The National Complicated Acute DiverticulitiS (CADS) study: A protocol for a prospective observational scoping study for acute diverticulitis. BMJ Open Gastro 2016;3:e000117
  26. Sahnan K, Lung P, Adegbola S, Shaikh S, Iqbal N, Hart A, Warusavitarne, Faiz O, Phillips R, Tozer P. The use of 3D imaging to facilitate training during complex fistula surgery ‐ video vignette. Colorectal Disease 2019 doi: 10.1111/codi.14551
  27. GlobalSurg Collaborative. Mortality of emergency abdominal surgery in high-, middle- and low-income countries. Br J Surg. 2016;103(8):971-988.
  28. Nepogodiev D1; National Surgical Research Collaborative. Agha R, Chari A, Kolias AG, Rasul F, Kasivisvanathan V, Burdett C, Brady R, Bath M, Chapman SJ, Nepogodiev D, Drake TM, Fitzgerald J, Glasbey J, Harrison EM, Mohan M, Fergusson SJ, Godfrey JJ, Gwozdz AM, Haddow JB, Kaptanis S, Lewis TL, Lin DJ, Miller GW, Sagmeister ML, Symons NR, Harji D, Skerritt C, Gardiner MD, Nicholson G, O’Neill S, Blencowe NS, McNair AG, Dimitriadis PA, Lee M, Wild J, Borakati A, Burke JR, Deekonda P,  Mclean KA, Woin E, Stather P, Shalhoub J, Harries RL, Atif M, Bartlett DC, Beggs A, Bhangu A, Lal N, Naumann DN, Ward ST, Shaikh S, Tahir W, Taylor G. UK surgical trainees will continue to support European research collaboration. (letter) Lancet. 2016;30;388(10043):459-60.
  29. Bhangu A, Marriott P, Nepogodiev D, Kolias AG, Jamjoom A, Gardiner MD, McDermott FD, Skerritt C, Harries RL, Cornish J, Stimpson AL, Glasbey JC, Bosanquet DC, Chapman S, Shaikh S, Taylor G, Lee M, Wild J, Mawdsley M, Manning W, Jaunoo S, Adams HL, Blencowe NS, Smith JA, Burdett C, Gokani VJ, Stather PW, Haddow JB, Symons NR, Ventham N, Nicholson G. Surgical training and clinical trial involvement–the trainees’ view. (letter)BMJ. 2015 26;350:h2773
  30. Shaikh S, Welch A, Ramalingam SL, Murray A, Wilson HM, McKiddie F, Brittenden J. Comparison of fluorodeoxyglucose uptake in symptomatic carotid artery and stable femoral artery plaques. Br J Surg. 2014 Mar;101(4):363-70.
  31. Shaikh S, Dexter S, Jameel J.Esophageal rupture – a pseudo-achalasia related delayed complication after laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB)
    Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2014 May-Jun;10(3):e27-9.
  32. Strong S, Blencowe N, Bhangu A, National Surgical Collaborative. How good are surgeons at identifying appendicitis? Results from a multi-centre cohort study. International Journal of Surgery 15:107-112 01 Mar 2015
  33. Bhangu A, Panagiotopoulou IG, Chatzizacharias N, Rana M, Rollins K, Ejtehadi F, Jha B, Tan YW, Fanous N, …, Shaikh S, et al. Safety of short, in-hospital delays before surgery for acute appendicitis: Multicentre cohort study, systematic review, and meta-analysis. Annals of Surgery 259(5):894-903 2014
  34. Ferguson HJ, Hall NJ, Bhangu A; National Surgical Research Collaborative. A multicentre cohort study assessing day of week effect and outcome from emergency appendicectomy. BMJ Qual Saf. 2014 Sep;23(9):732-40
  35. United Kingdom National Surgical Research Collaborative, Bhangu A. Safety of short, in-hospital delays before surgery for acute appendicitis: multicentre cohort study, systematic review, and meta-analysis. Ann Surg. 2014 May;259(5):894-903.
  36. National Surgical Research Collaborative. Multicentre observational study of performance variation in provision and outcome of emergency appendicectomy. Br J Surg. 2013 Aug;100(9):1240-52.
  37. Shaikh S, Brittenden J, Lahiri R, Brown PA, Thies F, Wilson HM. Macrophage subtypes in symptomatic carotid artery and femoral artery plaques. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg. 2012 Nov;44(5):491-7.
  38. Shaikh S, Macauley E, Brittenden J. Potential Complications of the Blind Technique of Port Insertion During Laparoscopy. Br J Hosp Med; 2008;69(9):530-1
  39. Shaikh S, Nabi G, O’Kelly T, Swami S. Endoscopic Transanal Resection of Rectal Tumors (ETAR): Critical appraisal of multidisciplinary approach. Colorectal Dis. 2007; 9(3):235-7.
  40. Shaikh S, Krukowski ZH.Long-term outcome of a conservative policy for management of acute sigmoid diverticulitis. Br J Surg 2007; 94(7):876-9.
  41. Ateimo K, Kumaravel MM, Shaikh S, Nabi G, McClinton S. CD10 Immunohistochemical staining in primary bladder endometriosis. Br J Hosp Med; 2007; 68(4):219-219
  42. Shaikh S, Ong EK, Glavind K, Cook J, N’Dow JMO. Mechanical devices for urinary incontinence in women. The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2006, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD001756.pub3. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.
  43. Shaikh S, Saad RA, Christie G, Kerr KM, Remmen H. Spontaneous dissection of an anomalous systemic artery to the lung during pregnancy – A rare cause of haemoptysis.  Ann Thorac Surg. 2006 Aug; 82(2):725-6.
  44. Shaikh S, Nabi G, McClinton S. Rhabdomyolysis after laparoscopic nephrectomy: A review. BJU Int. 2006 Nov; 98(5):960-2
  45. Forsyth I, Shaikh S, Gunn IG. The Nurse Cystoscopist – Extending the Role. Br J Perioper Nurs 2005; 15(8):342-345

Published abstracts

  1. Osei-Bonsu P, Adepoju O, Nassar A, Eedala H, Jose M, Shaikh S. Operative management of Complicated Acute Diverticulitis: A 10-Year, 2 centre review of outcomes. Colorectal Disease issue for ACPGBI Annual Meeting, July 2025, Halifax, UK
  2. Qadir M, Nassar A, Osei-Bonsu P, Shaikh S. Small Bowel Diverticulitis: Complications, diagnosis and management outcomes in a retrospective cohort. Colorectal Disease issue for ACPGBI Annual Meeting, July 2025, Halifax, UK
  3. Elhusseini MY, Emslie K, Nassar A, Shaikh S. Identifying the key stages comprising a robotic surgical curriculum for colorectal surgical trainees. Accepted for Colorectal Disease issue for ACPGBI Annual Meeting, July 2023, Manchester, UK
  4. 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. Colorectal Disease 2022; 24 (53): 66.
  5. Bantonouiu M, Nassar A, Shaikh S. Assessment of the safety and effectiveness of colorectal robotic assisted surgery; a single centre experience of the first 50 consecutive cases. Colorectal Disease 2022; 24 (Supp 2): 22.
  6. Nassar A, Elshahat I, Forsyth K, Shaikh S, Ghazanfar M. Outcome of early cholecystectomy compared to percutaneous drainage of gallbladder and delayed cholecystectomy for patients with acute cholecystitis: systematic review and meta-analysis. BJS 2022, Aug 109(Supp 5) znac245.059
  7. Nassar A, Abdelhamid A, Shaikh S, Brazzelli M, Bekheit M, Tang CC, Chansiriwongs A. What factors influence decision for surgical intervention in patients with diverticulitis? A systematic review and evidence gap map. Colorectal Disease 2021; 23(S2): 56
  8. 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. Colorectal Disease 2021; 23(S2): 118
  9. S. Shaikh, 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. Colorectal Disease 2017; 19(Supp 4) 62
  10. S. Shaikh, J. Forsyth, M. Peter, D. Bandyopadhyay. Weekend and out of hours surgical handover (WOOSH): A checklist format improves efficiency and patient safety. BJS 2017; 104 (S6): 196
  11. Shaikh S, Noshirwani A, West NP, Perry SL, Jayne DG. Can macrophages within the microenvironment of locally invasive rectal cancers predict response to radiotherapy? The Lancet 2015, Vol. 385, S87
  12. Shaikh S, San Juan B, Hughes T, Perry SL, Maisey T, Jayne DG. Effects of Lower Doses of DCA On Radiosensitisation Of Colorectal Cancer Cells In Vitro. Gut 2015; 64 (1) A557
  13. Shaikh S, Noshirwani A, West NP, Perry SL, Jayne DG. Personalising Radiotherapy in Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer: Can Macrophages Within the Microenvironment Predict Response to Radiotherapy? Gut 2015; 64 (1) A557
  14. Noshirwani A, Shaikh S, West NP, Perry SL, Jayne DG. Personalising Treatment in Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer Using Macrophage Subpopulations to Predict the Degree of Response to Radiotherapy. The Journal of Pathology – Volume 237, Issue Supplement S1 – September 2015
  15. Shaikh S on behalf of the CADS Study Group. The National Complicated Acute DiverticulitiS (CADS) Audit: time to look closely. Br J Surg 2015; 102 (S7): 48.
  16. Shaikh S, San Juan B, Hughes T, Perry SL, Maisey T, Jayne DG. Effect of Lower Doses of Dichloroacetate in Combination with Radiotherapy on Colorectal Cancer Cell Lines. Br J Surg 2015; 102 (S7): 58.
  17. Shaikh S, Noshirwani A, West NP, Perry SL, Jayne DG. Exploring the Tumour Stroma Macrophages to Identify Responders to Radiotherapy in Locally Invasive Rectal Cancer. Br J Surg 2015; 102 (S7): 61.
  18. 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. Colorectal Disease 2013; 15(s3):98
  19. Shaikh S, Dexter S, Jameel J. Oesophageal Perforation Resulting from Band Achalasia-A Delayed Complication of Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding. Gut 2013;62:Suppl 1 A118
  20. Shaikh S, Wilson H, Thies F, Connolly T, Brown P, Brittenden J. Differences in cellular composition and morphology between symptomatic carotid and femoral plaque. Brit J Surg 2010; 97(S1): 1-18        
  21. 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. Brit J Surg 2010; 97(S1): 1-18        
  22. Shaikh S, Shaikh MA, Krysa J, Reddy KPK, Hawrych A, Weston J, Owen ERTC. Trans-Anal Resection of Rectal Cancer – Experience at a DGH. Colorectal Disease 2004; 6(suppl.2):56              
  23. Shaikh S, Shaikh MA, Aslam M, Reddy KPK, Hawrych A, Owen ERTC. How Common Are Neck Metastases in Colorectal Cancer? Colorectal Disease 2004; 6(suppl.2):68     
  24. Shaikh S, G Christie, KM Kerr, H Remmen. Dissection of an anomalous systemic Artery to the Lung. Heart Surg Forum. 2004; 7(4):E84-E85
  25. Shaikh S, Nabi G, Swami SK, O’Kelly T. Endoscopic Trans-anal Resection of Rectal Tumours (ETAR): Critical appraisal of an inter-disciplinary approach.  Brit J Surg 2006 ; 93(S1): 233-3                                                                         
  26. Shaikh S, Krukowski ZH. Long-term outcome of a conservative policy for management of acute sigmoid diverticulitis. Brit J Surg 2006; 93(S1):37  
  27. Shaikh S, Nabi G, Thorpe P, JMO N’Dow, McClinton S. Can we accurately predict the stage and the grade of upper tract transitonal cell carcinoma? BJU Int. 2006; 97(3):14     
  28. Shaikh S, Nabi G, Lam TB, JMO N’dow. Short-term standard urethral catheter associated urinary infection – are antimicrobial coated catheters a viable alternative? BJU Int. 2006; 97(3):21     
  29. Shaikh S, Nabi G, Ong E, Glaavind K, JMO N’Dow. Mechanical devices in adult female stress urinary incontinence: A systematic review. BJU Int. 2006; 97(3):32     
  30. Shaikh S, Krukowski ZH. Is a conservative policy for the management of acute diverticulitis safe? http://www.surgeonsnews.info/docs/issue5.2/pdfs/auditsymp.pdf
  31. Shaikh S, Shaikh MA, Owen ERTC. Merits of a prospective audit policy to assess early post-operative wound complications in abdominal surgery. http://www.surgeonsnews.info/docs/issue5.2/pdfs/auditsym.pdf
  32. Shaikh S, O’Kelly T, Krukowski ZH. Conservative management of pneumo-peritoneum secondary to complicated sigmoid   diverticulitis: A prospective observational study. Colorectal Dis 2006; 8(suppl 4):115-6
  33. Mishriki SF, Shaikh S, Janjua KS, Cohen NP. Quality of Life after TURP: Prospective 12 year Follow up. J Urol 2006; 175(4):461
  34. Mishriki SF, Shaikh S, Janjua KS, Cohen NP. Urine cytology may be redundant in investigating haematuria? A large prospective study. J Urol 2006; 175(4):285-6
  35. Mishriki SF, Shaikh S, Royle J, Cohen NP. TURP and sex.  12-year prospective follow-up study. J Urol 2006; 175(4):488-9
  36. Nabi G, Shaikh S, Swami SK. A novel circumferential bladder neck suture to facilitate urethrovesical anastomosis in radical prostatectomy. Prostate Cancer Prostatic Dis 2006
  37. Nabi G, Shaikh S, Somani B K, Swami S K. Outcomes of a novel circumferential bladder neck suture to facilitate vesicourethral anastomosis during radical prostatectomy. NCRI 2006; B35: 94.
  38. 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. www.surgeonnews.info 
  39. Shaikh S, Macleod MJ, Horne E, Brittenden J. Revalidation of the ABCD Score in the Northeast Scotland population. www.surgeonnews.info 
  40. 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. Brit J Surg 2007; 94(S2):132
  41. Shaikh S, Krukowski ZH, O’Kelly T. Conservative management of pneumoperitoneum secondary to complicated sigmoid diverticulitis: A prospective observational study. Brit J Surg 2007; 94(S2):123
  42. Shaikh S, Macleod MJ, Horne E, Brittenden J. Revalidation of the ABCD Score in the Northeast Scotland population. Cerebrovasc Dis 2007; 23(suppl 2):2
  43. Shaikh S, Macaulay E, Macleod MJ, Brittenden J.Retrospective validation of the ABCD Score in patients presenting with transient ischaemic attacks undergoing carotid endarterectomy. Cerebrovasc Dis 2007; 23(suppl 2):140
  44. Shaikh S, Shaikh I, Jawwad W, Heys SD, Chaturvedi S. Wide local excision with resection of cavity margins: Is it really necessary? European Journal of Cancer 2007; 5(3):5
  45. Proctor M, Shaikh S, Heys SD, Chaturvedi S.Impact of reconstruction with local flaps in breast conservation surgery for mastectomy for breast cancers. European Journal of Cancer 2007; 5(3):22
  46. Shaikh S, Macleod MJ, Macaulay E, Brittenden J. Can the ABCD2 score triage TIA patients warranting carotid endarterectomy. Brit J Surg (in press)
  47. Shaikh S, Ingram S, Heys SD, Chaturvedi S. Oncoplastic breast surgery with local flaps, patient satisfaction and cosmesis. European Journal of Surgical Oncology 2007; 33(9):1096
  48. Shaikh S, Shaikh I, Heys SD, Chaturvedi S. Cavity margins during breast conservation surgery: To resect or not to resect? European Journal of Surgical Oncology 2007; 33(9):1124

Book Chapter

  • Future developments in laparoscopic colorectal surgery. Shaikh S, Jayne DG – The LAPCO Manual edited by Coleman MG and Cecil TD. April 2016
  • The principles of surgical robotics and prospects for future development. Shaikh S – Exploring the World of Robot Manipulators edited by Serdar Küçük, (accepted)

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