Publications & Research
Advancing Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery Through Research
Dr Ahmed Hassn has contributed extensively to academic research in upper gastrointestinal and laparoscopic surgery, with multiple publications in internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals. His research focuses on improving surgical outcomes, advancing minimally invasive techniques, and refining treatment approaches for conditions affecting the oesophagus, stomach, and digestive system.
Alongside his clinical work, Dr Hassn remains actively involved in clinical research, surgical audit, and academic teaching, ensuring that his patients benefit from the most current evidence-based surgical practices. His work has been published in leading surgical journals and presented at major international conferences in Europe, North America, and the Middle East.
Peer-Reviewed Journal Publications
Oesophago-Gastric & Upper GI Surgery
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Reproducible protocol for enhanced recovery after esophagectomy
British Journal of Surgery, 2024 -
Value of using one-way (Heimlich) valve after esophagectomy: A retrospective cohort study
Clinics of Surgery, 2023 -
Single-centre experience of enhanced recovery after oesophagectomy: a retrospective study evaluating a prospectively maintained database
World Journal of Surgery, 2021 -
Evaluation of oesophageal and gastric resection outcomes in a small-volume unit
Annals of Medicine and Surgery, 2021 -
Oesophageal cancer: consensus group of the core outcomes and information sets – Core information set for oesophageal cancer surgery
British Journal of Surgery, 2015 -
Safety and applications of laparoscopic gastrectomy for benign disease and gastric cancer
Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, 2010 -
Oesophageal stripping for post-corrosive stricture
British Journal of Surgery, 2002
Anti-Reflux & Hernia Surgery
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Laparoscopic redo anti-reflux surgery: case series of different presentations, varied management and their outcomes
International Journal of Surgery, 2017 -
Medium-term recurrence and quality of life assessment using the Hernia-Specific Carolina Comfort Scale following laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair
Journal of Laparoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques, 2015 -
Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication for the management of failed Angelchik prosthesis
Journal of Laparoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques, 2011 -
Is a bougie required for the performance of the fundal wrap during laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication?
Surgical Endoscopy, 2010 -
Hernioscopy: a useful technique for evaluation of incarcerated hernias that retract under anaesthesia
Hernia Journal, 2008 -
Laparoscopic para-oesophageal hernia repair: fundoplication is not usually indicated
Hernia Journal, 2008 -
Laparoscopic repair: a safe and effective approach for all inguinal hernias
Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, 20072
Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery
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Medium-term results of combined laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and modified jejuno-ileal bypass in bariatric surgery
Obesity Surgery, 2016 -
Morbid Obesity
Darlington Postgraduate Journal, 2003
Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary & Gastrointestinal Surgery
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CT diagnosis of an iatrogenic bile duct injury
BMJ Case Reports, 2014 -
Acute pancreatitis in the elderly – Can we perform better?
The Surgeon, 2011 -
Self-expanding metal stents for duodenal obstruction in advanced pancreatic carcinoma
HPB Journal, 2008 -
Retraction transaminitis: an inevitable but benign complication of laparoscopic fundoplication
World Journal of Surgery, 2008
General Surgical Research
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NICE guidance on laparoscopic surgery for inguinal hernias: guidelines are less clinical excellence than hindrance
British Medical Journal (BMJ), 2003 -
Managing acute appendicitis: neuroimmune appendicitis may be a distinct pathological entity
British Medical Journal (BMJ), 2003 -
Hassn AM, Al-Fallouji MA, Ouf TI, Saad R., Portal vein thrombosis following splenectomy
Br. J. Surgery. 2000 March;87(3):362-73 -
Hassn A, Hassn AM; Treatment with low molecular weight heparin needs anti coagulation monitoring
J Am Coll Surg. 1999 Jul;189(1):141-2. -
Hassn A, Hassn A, Do we always need to tell patients the truth?
Lancet. 1998 Oct 3;352(9134):1153
International Conference Presentations
Dr Hassn has presented at numerous prestigious international conferences, including:
- World Congress of the International Federation of Obesity Surgery
- British Obesity Society Meeting
- Welsh Surgical Society Meeting
- International Congress – Ain Shams University
- World Congress of Digestive Surgery
- American Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Congress
Key Presentation Topics
- Laparoscopic gastrectomy (benign & malignant disease)
- Minimally invasive oesophago-gastric resections
- Combined bariatric procedures for morbid obesity
- Laparoscopic hernia repair techniques
- Portal vein thrombosis risk during complex surgery
Ongoing Research & Clinical Audit
Dr Hassn continues to contribute to advancing surgical practice through ongoing research and audit.
Current Areas of Focus
- Culture and sensitivity of malignant oesophago-gastric cells in relation to different chemotherapeutic agents.
- Prospective study to assess safety and outcome joint performance of laparoscopic cruroplasty and transoral incisionless fundoplication (C-TIF)
- Prospective study to assess the long-term results of gastric plication after failed sleeve gastrectomy for treatment of morbid obesity.
- Outcome of treating idiopathic gastroparesis with Cruroplasty and Nissen fundoplication.