Expert Details
Laparoscopic Surgery, Pancreatitis, Surgery of Pancreas, Liver, Intestine and Hernia.
ID: 727657
United Kingdom
He has given expert evidence in court cases involving pancreatic cancer, pancreatitis, pancreatectomy, and other pancreatic disease.
Expert is a senior surgeon with a specialist practice in the area of biliary disease and gallstones. He has performed laparoscopic cholocystectomy since 1990, and was a recognised trainer for this type of surgery.
He had an extended research programme in the symptoms and investigation of gallstones and biliary disease which was recognised by the award of an Arris and Gale Lectureship of the Royal College of Surgeons in 2001.
He has provided expert evidence in numerous legal cases involving injury to the bile duct, and other complications of laparoscopic surgery.
Expert was a consultant Surgeon from1988 to 2014; he has always had a special interest in gastrointestinal surgery, especially surgery for hernias, and gallstones. He has published several papers on hernia and hepato-biliary surgery. He has performed laparoscopic surgery since its introduction in 1990, and was a recognised trainer in that field.
Expert has been an Editor of the British Journal of Surgery and was Editor in Chief of the Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons 2009-2014. He edited an annual publication called Recent Advances in Surgery.
He has provided expert evidence in many personal injury cases involving hernia, abdominal injury, and injuries of the liver, pancreas or spleen, as well as negligence cases involving laparoscopic surgery and cholecystectomy for gallstones.
He has provided scientific reports and expert advice to several pharmaceutical companies. Types of products evaluated include agents affecting the inflammatory response in acute pancreatitis, and agents affecting gallbladder function.He is registered with several international agencies to provide consultation or survey advice relating to treatments of pancreatic and biliary disese and for the evaluation of products used in hernia repair.He is currently working with two companies to advise on the development of PRO measures of symptom burden and quality of life in recurrent pancreatitis and chronic pancreatitis
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1986 | Degree: M.Chir. | Subject: Pancreas Physiology | Institution: University of Cambridge |
| Year: 1980 | Degree: FRCS | Subject: General Surgery | Institution: Royal College of Surgeons of England |
| Year: 1976 | Degree: MB BChir | Subject: Medicine | Institution: University of Cambridge |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 1988 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Professor of Surgical Sciences | Department: Surgery |
Responsibilities:He was a consultant surgeon with an interest in Upper Gastrointestinal, Biliary and Pancreatic disease. Responsible for surgery in patients with gallstones, pancreatitis and pancreas cancer.He was also a surgical teacher of undergraduates and postgraduates. Expert Jouhnson continues to supervise an active research programme |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2005 to 2014 | Employer: Annals of Royal College of Surgeons | Title: Editor-in-Chief | Department: |
Responsibilities:Review Editor 2005-2009, he became Editor in Chief in 2009. He is responsible for selection of papers for publication, and for managing the journal's developemtn and direction. The Annals serves14000 readers in all surgical specialties |
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International Experience
| Years | Country / Region | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Years: 1980 to 1982 | Country / Region: France | Summary: He spent 2 years working in a Pancreatic physiology laboratory in Marseille, under the supervision of Prof H Sarles. |
| Years: 1990 to 1990 | Country / Region: Germany | Summary: He spent 2 months visitng pancreatic and liver surgery centres in Germany, working with Expert Beger in Ulm, Expert Scheele in Erlangen and Expert Trede in Mannheim. |
| Years: 1984 to 1984 | Country / Region: USA | Summary: Visitor to the laboratory of Expert James Thompson, Galveston Texas, to observe pancreatic islet and pancreatic acini studies in vitro. |
| Years: 1995 to Present | Country / Region: International | Summary: He has served on the Board or Council of several international pancreatic and surgical societies since 1995. |
| Years: 1998 to 2012 | Country / Region: Europe | Summary: Pancreas 2000 is an international collaboration to provide trainign and research experience to young specialists beginning a ceareer in pancreatology. He has served as a teacher and mentor on 3 courses each of 2.5 years duration. |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| Positions of responsibility in International Scientific Organisations: International Association of Pancreatology: Member of Council (1996-2000) European Digestive Surgery: 1995-1996 Secretary to transitional board 1996-2004 Chairman of International Development Board European Pancreatic Club: President 2014. Web page co-ordinator, ex officio Council member (1999-2005); International HPB Association Scientific Committee 2000-2002. European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer, Quality of Life Group; Chair: Module Development Committee, and member of Executive Committee (2006-2012). Positions of responsibility in National Scientific Societies: Pancreatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland; Committee member (1992-1998); Secretary (1993 -1998); President (2000-2001) Pancreatic Section of the British Society for Gastroenterology: Council member (1992 -2001); Secretary (1993-1998); Chairman (1998-2001) Surgical Research Society: Committee member (1998-2001) British Society of Gastroenterology: Council Member (2001-2004) Society of Authors Medical Writers Group; Committee (2000-2004 and 2008-); Chairman (2002-2003) |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| General Medical Council specialist register (2314112) |
| Professional Appointments |
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| Editor in Chief Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons 2009-2014 Review Editor Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons 2005-2009 Associate Editor/European Editor British Journal of Surgery 1991-1999 Programme director, Chair Surgical training Committee Wessex Deanery 1995-2001 Chair Peer Review of Upper GI cancer services in Thames Valley Cancer Network 2004 and 2006 |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| Arris and Gale Lecturer, Royal College of Surgeons 2001 |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| He has over 130 peer reviewed research papers and numerous review articles, and book chapters. These deal with hernia surgery, gallbladder symptoms and functions, and all aspects of gallbladder surgery, pancreatic cancer, pancreatitis and pancreatic surgery. He edited the annual series Recent Advances in Surgery, and has published several books on pancreatic diseases |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| He has undertaken expert witness work for over 25 years, now receives over 100 instructions per year. He deals with personal injury (hernia; abdominal injuries; liver and spleen injuries) and medical negligence (gallbladder surgery, laparoscopy, pancreatic surgery, liver and upper GI surgery. He accepts cases from the UK and Ireland, and is willing to attend Court as required. He has also given evidence in cases in Gibraltar and Hong Kong |
| Other Relevant Experience |
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| Language skills: fluent in French; conversational Italian; able to read and understand medical documents in German and Spanish |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| French | He is fluent in French, able to communicate effectively at a high level in all media. |
| German | Basic spoken German, able to read medical documents. |
| Italian | intermediate spoken Italian, able to read medical documents. |
| Spanish | Able to read medical documents. |
Fields of Expertise
pancreas, pancreatectomy, pancreatic cancer, pancreatic disease, pancreaticoduodenectomy, pancreaticojejunostomy, pancreatitis, enzyme, pancreatic surgery, bile duct, biliary tract surgical procedure, cholecystectomy, cholecystostomy, choledochostomy, gallbladder, hepatobiliary surgery, hernia surgery, laparoscopic surgery, surgery, abdominal surgery, anastomosis, gastroenterostomy, gastrointestinal surgery, liver surgery, gastrectomy, duodenoscopy, appendectomy, oncologic surgery, colorectal surgery, ambulatory surgery, digestion, liver