John Camilleri-Brennan

University of Glasgow

John Camilleri-Brennan MD (Melit), MD (Dundee), FRCSGlas, FRCSGenSurg, MFSTEd, is a Consultant in General and Colorectal Surgery and Clinical Lead in Colorectal Cancer with NHS Forth Valley, Stirling, Scotland, and Honorary Clinical Associate Professor with the University of Glasgow. He is the current vice president (surgical) of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, responsible for surgical education. A graduate of the University of Malta, he received his postgraduate surgical training primarily in Dundee and Aberdeen in the United Kingdom. A travelling fellowship by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow enabled him to pursue further studies in colorectal surgery at the University of Minnesota, USA. His research on rectal cancer led to a doctorate from the University of Dundee, UK. He is the recipient of the William Cullen Prize from the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh for his innovative work in colorectal surgery.

John Camilleri-Brennan

3books edited

6chapters authored

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Minimal access surgery continues to evolve at a fast pace. This book, Current Concepts and Controversies in Laparoscopic Surgery, provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of some specialist areas in this field. The chapters cover a fascinating variety of subjects in areas where recent developments have had a significant effect on clinical practice. The topics discussed include the risks of laparoscopic access techniques, gastrointestinal anastomoses, minimal access surgery for early rectal cancer, and simulation in laparoscopic surgery. This book is an invaluable resource for physicians, surgeons, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals who seek to refresh and expand their knowledge in laparoscopic surgery as well as a source of excellent information for those preparing for professional examinations.

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