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The following is a selection of research publications from Richard G Molloy and the Glasgow Colorectal Centre surgeons.

Books

Landmark Papers in General Surgery

G J MacKay, R G Molloy, P J O'Dwyer

Oxford University Press 2013. ISBN 978-0-19-964425-4

For a review of this book from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, please click here


Colorectal Surgery (Oxford Specialist Handbooks in Surgery 2nd edition)

Richard G Molloy, Graham J MacKay, Helen R Dorrance, , Patrick J O’Dwyer

Oxford University Press 2021. ISBN 10: 0192896245

For a review of the first edition of this book in the British Journal of Surgery, please click here


SBAs and EMIs for the General Surgery FRCS

Richard G Molloy, Graham J MacKay, Campbell S. Roxburgh, Martha Quinn

Oxford University Press 2018. ISBN 10:  0198794150



Selected research articles

The lymph node ratio optimises staging in patients with node positive colon cancer with implications for adjuvant chemotherapy.

Susan J Moug, Raymond Oliphant, Margaret Balsitis, Richard G Molloy, David S Morrison

Int J Colorectal Dis. 29(5): 599-604, 2014.


Deprivation and colorectal cancer surgery: longer-term survival inequalities are due to differential postoperative mortality between socioeconomic groups.

Oliphant R.  Nicholson GA.  Horgan PG.  Molloy RG.  McMillan DC.  Morrison DS.  West of Scotland Colorectal Cancer Managed Clinical Network.

Annals of Surgical Oncology.  20(7): 2132-9, 2013.


Contribution of surgical specialization to improved colorectal cancer survival.

Oliphant R.  Nicholson GA.  Horgan PG.  Molloy RG.  McMillan DC.  Morrison DS.  West of Scotland Colorectal Cancer Managed Clinical Network.

British Journal of Surgery.  100(10): 1388-95, 2013.


Quality of care in rectal cancer surgery. Exploring influencing factors in the West of Scotland.

Nicholson GA. Morrison DS. Finlay IG. Diament RH. Horgan PG. Molloy RG.

Colorectal Disease. 14(6): 731-9, 2012.


Laparoscopic splenic flexure mobilisation.

MacDonald ER. Renwick AA. Molloy RG.

Ann Royal Coll Surg Eng. 94(5): 360, 2012


C-reactive protein as a predictor of postoperative infective complications following elective colorectal resection.

MacKay GJ.  Molloy RG.  O'Dwyer PJ.

Colorectal Disease. 13(5): 583-7, 2011


Mechanical bowel preparation does not influence outcomes following colonic cancer resection.

Nicholson GA.  Finlay IG.  Diament RH.  Molloy RG.  Horgan PG.  Morrison DS.

British Journal if Surgery 98(6):866-71, 2011


Perineum compression during EAUS enhances visualization of anterior anal sphincter defects.

Titi MA.  Jenkins JT.  Urie A.  Molloy RG.

Colorectal Disease.  11(6):625-30, 2009.


Correlation between anal manometry and endosonography in females with faecal incontinence.

Titi MA.  Jenkins JT.  Urie A.  Molloy RG.

Colorectal Disease.  10(2):131-7, 2008.


Current Status of the Procedure for Prolapse and Hemorrhoids.

M Titi, RG Molloy.

Current Medical Literature: Gastroenterology; 26; 89-98, 2008


Fast track colorectal surgery and perioperative outcomes.

G J MacKay, R G Molloy, P J O'Dwyer

Semin Colon Rectal Surg 2008; 19(1): 16-19


Anterior anal fissures are associated with occult sphincter injury and abnormal sphincter function.

Jenkins JT.  Urie A.  Molloy RG.

Colorectal Disease.  10(3):280-5, 2008


Laparoscopic colorectal resection does not reduce incisional hernia rates when compared with open colorectal resection.

Ihedioha U.  MacKay G.  Leung E.  Molloy RG.  O'Dwyer PJ.

Surgical Endoscopy.  22(3):689-92, 2008


Evaluation of auto fluorescence colonoscopy for the detection and diagnosis of colonic polyps.

McCallum AL.  Jenkins JT.  Gillen D.  Molloy RG.

Gastrointest Endoscopy.  68(2):283-90, 2008


Nicorandil-induced colonic ulceration: a new cause of colonic ulceration. Report of four cases.

Titi MA.  Seow C.  Molloy RG

Dis Colon & Rectum.  51(10):1570-3, 2008.


Laparoscopic colonic resection in fast-track patients does not enhance short-term recovery after elective surgery.

MacKay G.  Ihedioha U.  McConnachie A.  Serpell M.  Molloy RG.  O'Dwyer PJ. Colorectal Disease.  9(4):368-72, 2007


Prospective study of the diagnostic evaluation of faecal incontinence and leakage in male patients.

Titi M.  Jenkins JT.  Urie A.  Molloy RG.

Colorectal Disease.  9(7):647-52, 2007


Prospective, five-year follow-up study of patients with symptomatic uncomplicated diverticular disease.

Salem TA.  Molloy RG.  O'Dwyer PJ.

Dis Colon & Rectum.  50(9):1460-4, 2007


Prospective study on the role of C-reactive protein (CRP) in patients with an acute abdomen.

Salem TA.  Molloy RG.  O'Dwyer PJ.  

Ann Roy College Surg Eng.  89(3):233-7, 2007


Assessment of methods to quantify autofluorescence intensity in adenomatous polyps

McCallum A, Jenkins J, Gillen D, Duthie F, Molloy R

Journal Pathology. ; 213([Suppl 1]): 33A.  2007


Prospective study on the management of patients with complicated diverticular disease.

Salem TA, Molloy RG, O’Dwyer PJ:

Colorectal Disease 8(3); 173-6, 2006


Is pre-operative radiotherapy necessary in T1-T3 rectal cancer with TME?

MacKay G, Downey M, Molloy RG, O’Dwyer PJ:  

Colorectal Disease.  8(1):34-6, 2006


Randomized clinical trial of the effect of postoperative intravenous fluid restriction on recovery after elective colorectal surgery.

MacKay G.  Fearon K.  McConnachie A.  Serpell MG.  Molloy RG.  O'Dwyer PJ.  

British Journal of Surgery.  93(12):1469-74, 2006


Randomized clinical trial assessing impact of a lightweight or heavyweight mesh on chronic pain after inguinal hernia repair.

O'Dwyer PJ.  Kingsnorth AN.  Molloy RG.  Small PK.  Lammers B.  Horeyseck G.

British Journal of Surgery  92(2):166-70, 2005


Prospective study on the role of the CT scan in patients with an acute abdomen.

Salem TA. Molloy RG. O'Dwyer PJ.

Colorectal Disease. 7(5); 460-6, 2005


A technically difficult endorectal ultrasound is more likely to be inaccurate.

Zammit, M.  Jenkins, J T.  Urie, A.  O'Dwyer, P J.  Molloy RG.

Colorectal Disease.  7(5):486-91, 2005


Local resection of rectal tumours using the Salvati operating proctoscope - a safe and effective technique.

Zammit M.  O'Dwyer P.  Molloy R.

Colorectal Disease.  6(6):446-51, 2004


Impact of video colonoscopy on stage and outcome of patients with symptomatic colorectal cancer.

Vella M.  MacKenzie S.  Young IE.  Molloy RG.  O'Dwyer PJ.

Surg Endoscopy.  18(8):1268-71, 2004


Randomized clinical trial comparing consultant-led or open access investigation for large bowel symptoms.

MacKenzie S.  Vella M.  Walker A.  Molloy R.  Galloway DJ.  O'Dwyer PJ.

 Br J Surg.  90(8):941-7, 2003


Nicorandil-associated anal ulceration.

Vella M.  Molloy RG.

Lancet.  360(9349):1979, 2002


Life threatening pelvic sepsis after stapled haemorrhoidectomy.

Molloy RG, Kingsmore D.

Lancet. 355: 810, 2000


Dosage and timing of anti-TNF-alpha antibody treatment determine its effect of resistance to sepsis after injury.

O'Riordain MG.  O'Riordain DS.  Molloy RG.  Mannick JA. Rodrick ML.

J  Surg Research.  64(1):95-101, 1996


Laparoscopy in the Management of patients with cancer of the gastric cardia and oesophagus.

Molloy RG, McCourtney J, Anderson JR.

Br J Surg. 82; 352-354: 1995


Post-operative Complications Predict Recurrence of Crohn's Disease.

Holzheimer R, Molloy RG, Wittmann DH.

Eur J Surg. 161; 129-135: 1995


Long-term Immunotherapeutic Intervention with Pentoxyphylline in a mouse model of thermal injury and infection.

Holzheimer RG, Molloy RG, O'Riordain DS, Mendez MV, Saporoschetz IB, Mannick JA, Rodrick ML.  

J Trauma. 38: 757-62: 1995


Multiple system organ failure may be influenced by macrophage hypo activation as well as hyper activation--importance of the double challenge.

Holzheimer RG.  Molloy R.  Mendez MV.  O'Riordain D.  Curley, P.  Nestor M.  Collins K. Mannick JA.  Rodrick ML.

Eur J Surg.  161(11):795-803, 1995


Humoral Immunity following thermal injury.

Molloy RG, Nestor M, Mannick JA, Rodrick ML.

Surgery (USA). 115: 34-38: 1994


Arterial Thrombosis after Chemotherapy with Cisplatin, Vinblastine, and Methotrexate.

Molloy RG, Welch G, Abel B, Drury J.

Br J Clin Practice. 49: 50-51: 1995


GM-CSF Modulates  Immune Function and Increases Survival in a Murine Model of Thermal Injury.

Molloy RG, Nestor M, Holzheimer R, Mannick JA, Rodrick ML.

Br J Surg. 82: 770-776: 1995


Endoscopic esophageal perforation presenting as surgical emphysema of the Scrotum.

McCourtney J, Molloy RG, Anderson JR.

Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. 40: 121-122: 1994


Lymphokine Activated Killer Cells Enhance IL-2 Prevention of Sepsis Related Death in a Murine Model of Thermal Injury.

Mendez MV, Molloy RG, O'Riordain DS, Nestor M, Obando A, Saporoschetz I, Mannick JA, Rodrick ML.

J Surg Res. 54: 565-570: 1993


Interleukin-6 Release in Association with Neutrophil Activation after Cardiopulmonary Bypass Surgery.

Holzheimer R, Molloy RG, Görlach R, Wilkert S, Hehrlein F, Boldt H.

Eur J Surg 22: 37-42: 1994


Cytokines, Sepsis, and Immunomodulation.

Molloy RG, Mannick JA, Rodrick ML.

Br J Surg. 80: 289-297: 1993


Molecular Mechanisms of Altered Interleukin-2 production after Thermal Injury.

O'Riordain DS, Mendez MV, O'Riordain MG, Molloy RG, Mannick JA,  Rodrick ML.

Surgery (USA). 114: 407-415: 1993


A modified technique of primary closure using a povidone iodine wick: influence on wound healing in an experimental model.

Molloy RG, Brady MP.

Irish J Medical Science. 162: 297-300: 1993


TNF production and sensitivity to PGE2 in thermal injury.

Molloy RG, O'Riordain MG, Holzheimer R, Nestor M, Mannick J, Rodrick.

J Immun. 151: 2142-2149: 1993


Nerve regeneration across colorectal anastomoses after low anterior resection in a canine model.

Horgan AF, Molloy RG, Coulter J, Sheehan M, Kirwan WO.

Int J Colorec Dis. 8: 167-169: 1993


The recto-anal inhibitory reflex after low anterior resection of the rectum.

O'Riordain MG, Molloy RG, Horgan AF, Kirwan WO.

Dis Colon & Rectum. 35: 874-878: 1992


Massive incisional hernia: abdominal wall replacement with Marlex mesh.

Molloy RG, Moran KT, Waldron R, Kirwan WO.

Br J Surg. 78: 242-244: 1991


Strangulated small bowel hernia of the falciform ligament.

Molloy RG, Ellamushi H, Smith IS.

Br J Surg. 79: 570: 1992


Mechanism of sphincter impairment following low anterior resection.

Molloy RG, Moran KT, Coulter J, Kirwan WO.

Dis Colon & Rectum. 35; 462-464: 1992


Pentoxyphylline modulates the immune abnormalities associated with thermal injury and improves survival following septic challenge.

Holzheimer R, Molloy RG, O'Riordain D, Nestor M, Mannick JA, Rodrick.

Surgical Forum. 51. 74-76: 1992


In vivo and in vitro humoral immunity following thermal injury.

Molloy RG, Nestor M, Collins K, Mannick JA, Roderick ML.  

Surgical Forum. 50: 74-76: 1991


Direct injury to internal anal sphincter following low stapled anterior resection of the rectum. An experimental model.

Molloy RG, Moran KT, Coulter J, Kirwan WO.

 Irish J Med Science. 159: 306-307: 1990


Reduction of the local toxicity of intraperitoneal chemotherapy: observations on an experimental model.

Molloy RG, Crowley B, Moran KT, Brady MP.

Irish J Med Science. 56: 251-254: 1990

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Academic books and research articles

SBAs and EMIs for the General Surgery FRCS