Leading expert in liver cancer and colorectal cancer metastases, Dr. Graeme Poston, MD, explains advanced surgical techniques for liver tumors. He is a professor of surgery with extensive experience in hepatobiliary oncology. Dr. Poston has performed nearly 2000 liver resections over two decades. His work influences national and international cancer treatment guidelines. He holds leadership roles in major surgical oncology societies.
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Expertise in Liver Surgery
Dr. Graeme Poston, MD, is a leading liver surgeon specializing in the complex treatment of colorectal cancer metastases. His focus is on hepatobiliary surgery, which involves operations on the liver, bile ducts, and pancreas. Dr. Poston's international reputation is built on his expertise in managing metastatic disease that has spread to the liver.
He works at one of the UK's largest tertiary referral centers for hepatobiliary surgery. This high-volume practice allows for highly specialized care for patients with complex liver tumors.
Surgical Volume and Experience
Dr. Graeme Poston, MD, brings immense practical experience to his field. He has performed nearly 2000 liver resections over the course of his 20-year career. This high surgical volume is a critical factor in achieving optimal patient outcomes for complex cancer operations.
Such extensive experience is vital for managing the intricacies of liver metastasis surgery. It contributes to lower complication rates and better long-term survival for patients.
Professional Leadership Roles
Dr. Graeme Poston, MD, has held prestigious presidencies in major European surgical societies. He is a past president of the European Society of Surgical Oncology. Dr. Poston also served as president of the British Association of Surgical Oncology.
His leadership extends to chairing NHS specialized commissioning for hepatobiliary services. He also chairs the NICE Colorectal Cancer Guideline Development Group, shaping national cancer care standards in the UK.
Contributions to Oncology Guidelines
Dr. Poston is a co-author of numerous national and international clinical guidelines. These guidelines standardize the management of hepatobiliary cancers for oncologists and surgeons worldwide. His work ensures that treatment recommendations are based on the latest evidence and expert consensus.
He has also authored nine textbooks on oncological surgery. Dr. Graeme Poston, MD, has co-authored over 200 peer-reviewed scientific articles, significantly contributing to the medical literature on metastatic colorectal cancer.
Academic and Research Background
Dr. Graeme Poston, MD, is a Professor of Surgery at the University of Liverpool. His academic career is complemented by extensive surgical training at renowned institutions. He trained at St. George's Hospital Medical School in London and completed postgraduate work at The Hammersmith Hospital.
Dr. Poston also undertook surgical training at the University of Texas Medical Branch. He is a principal investigator for several ongoing national and international clinical trials in hepatobiliary surgery, driving innovation in cancer treatment.
Full Transcript
Dr. Anton Titov, MD: Hello, we are with Dr. Graeme Poston. He is the leading liver surgeon specializing in treatment of colorectal cancer and liver metastatic disease.
Dr. Graeme Poston, MD: is Professor of Surgery at University of Liverpool in the UK. Dr. Graeme Poston is also a consultant hepato-biliary surgeon at University Hospital Aintree (UHA), Liverpool, UK. He has an international reputation in hepatobiliary surgery.
His department is one of the largest tertiary resectional hepato-biliary practices in the UK. Dr. Graeme Poston, MD, performed nearly 2,000 liver resections over the last 20 years.
He did undergraduate medical training at St Georges Hospital Medical School, London. He did postgraduate training at The Hammersmith Hospital and St Mary’s Hospital, London. Dr. Graeme Poston also did surgical training at University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas.
Dr. Poston's particular interest is in liver metastatic disease in colorectal cancer. He is a principal investigator of a number of ongoing national and international clinical trials in hepato-biliary surgery.
Dr. Graeme Poston, MD, is also a past president of European Society of Surgical Oncology. He was also a President of British Association of Surgical Oncology. He is past-President of the Association of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland.
Dr. Graeme Poston is Director of Professional Affairs at the Association of Surgeons of Gt. Britain & Ireland, Chair of NHS HPB Specialised Commissioning, Chair of the NICE Colorectal Cancer Guideline Development Group and Quality Standards Committee, and past-Chair of the Cancer Services Committee of the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
Dr. Anton Titov, MD: Dr. Graeme Poston received numerous honours and distinctions. They include the Olaf ac Acrel Medal of the Swedish Surgical Association, Stanford Cade Medal of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, Kilroe Medal of the Christie Hospital, Manchester, N K Misra Medal of the Indian Association of Surgical Oncology, Honorary Fellow of the Association of Surgeons of India and the College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka, Hunterian Professor of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, and numerous international visiting Professorships.
Dr. Poston is author of nine textbooks on oncological surgery. He co-authored more than 200 scientific articles about metastatic colorectal cancer. Dr. Graeme Poston, MD, is co-author of numerous national and international guidelines for the management of Hepatobiliary cancers.
Dr. Anton Titov, MD: Dr. Poston, hello and welcome. Thank you.