Ischaemic Bowel – when to resect and when to palliate
19th January 2026, 19:00 to 20:00 GMT
Overview
Join us for the next RCS Edinburgh × ASGBI FRCS Webinar on Ischaemic Bowel — When to Resect and When to Palliate, featuring Dr Matti Tolonen (Helsinki), who will explore key decision-making principles in managing bowel ischaemia, followed by Prof Dave Russell discussing “Bowel Ischaemia: The Role of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery.” This session will provide high-yield insights into surgical judgment, multidisciplinary management, and FRCS-level knowledge essential for trainees and consultants alike. Don’t miss this interactive, expert-led discussion on one of general surgery’s most challenging emergencies.
Aims
- To discuss evidence-based strategies for decision-making — when to resect, when to palliate, and when to refer for vascular intervention.
- To outline the role of vascular and endovascular approaches in managing acute and chronic mesenteric ischaemia.
- To integrate multidisciplinary perspectives to improve patient outcomes in complex ischaemic bowel cases.
- To provide FRCS-level learning points and case-based discussion relevant to surgical trainees and practising surgeons.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this webinar, attendees should be able to:
- Differentiate between acute and chronic bowel ischaemia and recognise key clinical and radiological features.
- Formulate an evidence-based approach to decision-making regarding resection versus palliation.
- Understand the principles and indications for vascular and endovascular interventions in bowel ischaemia.
- Apply multidisciplinary strategies to optimise perioperative management and patient outcomes.
- Identify FRCS-relevant discussion points and viva-style reasoning in cases of ischaemic bowel.
Panellists
Our panellists include:
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Dr. Matti Tolonen - (Consultant Emergency Surgeon Helsinki University Hospital, MD, PhD).
Dr Matti Tolonen MD, PhD, is a Consultant Emergency Surgeon at Helsinki University Hospital, Finland, specialising in complex emergency and trauma surgery. His PhD focused on secondary peritonitis, and his research interests include mesenteric ischaemia, open abdomen, and trauma. He has authored over 60 publications, serves as Chief Editor of the Emergency Surgery Handbook, and leads multiple RCTs while lecturing internationally.
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Professor David Russell - (Consultant Vascular Surgeon Leeds Teaching Hospital, MBChB, MSc (Dist), MD, FRCS(Gen.surg).
Professor David Russell is a Consultant Vascular Surgeon at Leeds Teaching Hospitals and Associate Professor at the University of Leeds. His clinical and research interests focus on diabetic foot disease, ischaemia assessment, revascularisation, and wound healing. He holds an NIHR Advanced Fellowship, leads the MIDFUT trial, co-leads CODIFI2, and chairs the Diabetic Foot Research SIG of the Vascular Society of Great Britain and Ireland.
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Miss Faiza Hashim Soomro - Speciality Trainee General Surgery – Yorkshire & Humber. Moynihan Academy Educational Lead.
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Mr. George Neelankavil Davis - Speciality Trainee General Surgery – NHS Highland, Inverness. Treasurer Moynihan Academy, RCSEd Trainee Council Member.
CPD
1 Hour
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Recording
A recording of the webinar will be made available on this page in the days following the live broadcast.
