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Publications & Presentations

Academic contributions to plastic surgery and skin oncology research

Peer-Reviewed Publications

Banks J, Odili J, Zaidi S, Lalondrelle S, Singh M, Akhras V, Jiyad Z. The development and validation of a decision aid to facilitate patient choice of surgery versus radiotherapy for high-risk basal cell carcinoma. Clin Exp Dermatol. 2022 Nov;47(11):1995-1997

Kim E, Norman ICF, Myers S, Singh M, Ghanem A. The end game — A quantitative assessment tool for anastomosis in simulated microsurgery. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2020 Jun;73(6):1116-1121

Little M, Wormald J, Singh M, Ayres B, Soldin M. The Use of an Abdominoplasty Advancement Flap to Aid Closure of Large Pelvico-Perineal Defects. International Journal of Surgery. 2017 Nov;47(Supplement 1):S67

Kim E, Singh M, Akelina Y, Shurey S, Myers S, Ghanem A. Effect of Microvascular Anastomosis Technique on End-Product Outcome in Simulated Training: A Prospective Blinded Randomised Controlled Trial. Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery. 2016 Sep;32(7):556-61

Tay S, Singh M, Jones M. Mesh – A Simple Fat Processing Alternative. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. Jan 2015; 68(1):e21-22

Nikkhah D, Singh M, Teo TC. Avoiding the V-V Flap When Performing an Atasoy V-Y Flap. Journal of Hand Surgery. July 2014; 39(5):992-1004

Singh M, Ziolkowski N, Ramachandran S, Myers S, Ghanem A. Development of a Five-Day Microsurgery Simulation Training Course: A Cost Analysis. Archives of Plastic Surgery. May 2014; 12;41(3):213-217

Ghanem A, Shatta B, Omran YA, Kim A, Singh M, Myers S. Anastomosis Lapse Index (ALI): A Validated End Product Assessment Tool in Simulated Microsurgery Training. Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery. April 2014; S01(30)

Singh M, Hazari A. Isolated Limb Perfusion (e-learning for Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery) [online]. 2013. Available at: e-lfh.org.uk/projects/e-lpras

Ghanem A, Kim A, Singh M, Myers S. End-Product Assessment in Microsurgery Simulation Training — A New Insider View. Annals of Medicine and Surgery. March 2013; 2(1):36

Singh M. Clinical Trials. Core Surgery. January 2013;3(1):62-63

Singh M. Emergency Management of Severe Burns. Core Surgery. January 2013; (1):62-63

Singh M. Management and Leadership for Doctors. BMJ Careers. August 2012

Singh M. Critical Appraisal. BMJ. June 2012; 344(7861):8

Singh M, Puppala S, Pollitt R, Sobey GJ, Scott DJA. Femoral artery dissection in vascular type Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome; leave well alone? Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg. 2012 Mar;43(3):341-2

Singh M, Tillo O. Split-thickness Skin Grafting. Core Surgery. December 2011; 2(1):22-26

Singh M, Bennett P, Carder P, Linforth R. Breast Needle Core Biopsy Diagnosis of Papillary Breast Carcinoma — Implications of a B5c Categorisation. European Journal of Surgical Oncology. May 2011; 37(5):S19-20

Book Chapters

Singh M, Lorains J, Asaad K, Scott DJA. Vascular Surgery Chapter. DrExam Part B MRCS OSCE Revision Guide: Book 2 pages 141-52. (2010) Libri Publishing ISBN 9781907471063

Singh M. Acknowledgement for contribution to Operative Surgery and Procedures — Vascular Surgery Chapter. DrExam Part B MRCS OSCE Revision Guide: Book 1 pages 309-18. (2010) Libri Publishing ISBN 9781907471056

Peer-Reviewed Online Presentations

Singh M. How to Critically Review an Article. 2012. Available at setpras.org

Singh M. Electrical Burns. 2012. Available at setpras.org

Bystrzonowski N, Singh M. Wound Healing. 2012. Available at setpras.org

Presentations & Posters

Oral and poster presentations at national and international scientific meetings.

Little M, Singh M, Wormald J, Watkins N, Ayres B, Soldin M. The Use of an Abdominoplasty Advancement Flap to Aid Closure of a Large Pelvico-perineal Defect: A Case Report. Oral presentation, Undergraduate Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Conference (UPRAS), London. November 2015

Rahman S, Singh M, Teo TC. The Use of Double Latissimus Dorsi Free Flaps in an Extensive Lower Limb Degloving Injury. Oral presentation, International Conference on Repair, Regeneration and Reconstruction, London. September 2014

Singh M, Booth S, Dheansa B. Best Evidence in Burn Care: Is Our Best Good Enough? Poster presentation, British Burn Association Annual Meeting, Chelmsford. April 2014

Ghanem A, Shatta B, Omran YA, Kim A, Singh M, Myers S. Anastomosis Lapse Index (ALI): A Validated End Product Assessment Tool in Simulated Microsurgery Training. Oral presentation, 12th Congress of the European Federation of Societies of Microsurgery (EFSM), Barcelona. April 2014

Myers S, Singh M, Ghanem A. Evolution of Hand Motion Analysis as an Objective Method for Microsurgery Skills Assessment. Oral presentation, 12th Congress of the European Federation of Societies of Microsurgery (EFSM), Barcelona. April 2014

Rahman S, Singh M, Teo TC. The Use of Double Latissimus Dorsi Free Flaps in an Extensive Lower Limb Degloving Injury. Oral presentation, Royal Society of Medicine Plastic Surgery Meeting, London. March 2014

Singh M, Ghanem A, Myers S. Objective Assessment of Microsurgery Skills — Does It Exist? Oral presentation, 1st Lebanese Hand and Reconstructive Surgery Conference, Lebanon. November 2012

Ghanem A, Kim A, Singh M, Myers S. End Product Assessment in Microsurgery Simulation Training — A New Insider View. Poster presentation, 7th International Trauma Conference, Imperial College London. November 2012. Winning Abstract.

Singh M, Ghanem A, Myers S. Hand Motion Analysis for Microsurgical Skills Assessment. Oral presentation, Robotic Assisted Microsurgical and Endoscopic Society (RAMSES) 2nd Annual Symposium, Tampa, Florida, USA. November 2012

Ghanem A, Ramachandran S, Singh M, Leung C, Malzone G, Shurey S, Akelina Y, Myers S. Optimal Design and Duration of Training Curriculum for Artistry in Microsurgery. Oral presentation, Inaugural Congress of Asian Pacific Federation of Societies for Reconstructive Microsurgery, Singapore. October 2012

Singh M, Ramachandran S, Ghanem A, Myers S. Assessment of Microsurgical Skill: The Role of Hand Motion Analysis. Oral presentation, Inaugural Congress of Asian Pacific Federation of Societies for Reconstructive Microsurgery, Singapore. October 2012

Kim A, Singh M, Ghanem A, Myers S. Anastomosis Error Analysis in Early Simulated Microsurgery Training. Oral presentation, Inaugural Congress of Asian Pacific Federation of Societies for Reconstructive Microsurgery, Singapore. October 2012

Nikkhah D, Singh M, Rodrigues J, Rhodes N. Local Flaps Versus Nipple Sharing Grafts: Which Nipple Reconstruction Do Patients Prefer? Poster presentation, 21st Biennial Congress of ISAPS, Geneva. September 2012

Singh M, Loughenbury PR, Nikkhah D, Rodrigues J, Pinder R, De Jager W. PIPJ Dorsal Fracture Subluxation: A Retrospective Study of Outcomes. Oral presentation, BAPRAS Summer Scientific Meeting, Newcastle. July 2012

Kim A, Ghanem A, Singh M, Myers S. End-Product Assessment of Early Training — An Insider's View. Oral presentation, Inaugural Meeting of the International Microsurgery Simulation Society (IMSS), London. June 2012

Singh M, Ghanem A, Myers S. Hand Motion Analysis — Evolving Technology. Oral presentation, Inaugural Meeting of the International Microsurgery Simulation Society (IMSS), London. June 2012

Balasundarum I, Singh M, Ghanem A, Myers S, Aggarwal R, Darzi A. Hand Motion Analysis — ICSAD Perspective. Oral presentation, Inaugural Meeting of the International Microsurgery Simulation Society (IMSS), London. June 2012

Yakubi M, Singh M, Ghanem A, Myers S. Role of Suture in Early Simulated Training. Oral presentation, Inaugural Meeting of the International Microsurgery Simulation Society (IMSS), London. June 2012

Davies-Shaw D, Singh M, Ghanem A, Myers S. Evolution and Limits of Non-Living Synthetic Models. Oral presentation, Inaugural Meeting of the International Microsurgery Simulation Society (IMSS), London. June 2012

Loughenbury PR, Singh M, Nikkhah D, Rodrigues J, Pinder R, De Jager W. Dorsal Fracture Subluxation of the Proximal Interphalangeal Joint: A Retrospective Study of Outcomes. Poster presentation, XVIIth Congress of the Federation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand (FESSH), Antwerp. June 2012

Loughenbury PR, Singh M, Nikkhah D, Rodrigues J, Pinder R, De Jager W. Dorsal Fracture Subluxation of the Proximal Interphalangeal Joint: A Retrospective Study of Outcomes. Oral presentation, British Society for Surgery of the Hand (BSSH) Spring Meeting, London. May 2012

Yakubi M, Jowett C, Robbin G, Singh M. Operation Notes in Orthopaedic Surgery: More Than "Untidy One Liners". Poster presentation, Future Orthopaedic Surgeons Conference, Bristol. April 2012

Singh M, Ghanem A, Myers S. Assessment of Microsurgical Skill: The Role of Hand Motion Analysis. Invited Speaker. Oral presentation, 11th Congress of the European Federation of Societies of Microsurgery (EFSM), Paris. April 2012

Nikkhah D, Singh M, Rodrigues J, Rhodes N. Local Flaps Versus Nipple Sharing Grafts: Which Nipple Reconstruction Do Patients Prefer? Poster presentation, Lister Centenary Celebration Conference, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. February 2012

Singh M, Shariff Z, Rodrigues J, Wright A, Al-Ghazal SK. Site and Sex Demographics Linked to Histological Grade for Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC): An Experience of Over 800 SCCs. Oral presentation, BAPRAS Winter Scientific Meeting, London. November 2011

Singh M, Shariff Z, Rodrigues J, Wright A, Al-Ghazal SK. Squamous Cell Carcinoma on the Hand and Wrist: A Seven Year Review. Poster presentation, BAPRAS Winter Scientific Meeting, London. November 2011

Singh M, Shariff Z, Rodrigues J, Wright A, Al-Ghazal SK. Seven Years' Experience of Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Is It Worse For Men? Poster presentation, BAPRAS Winter Scientific Meeting, London. November 2011

Singh M, Shariff Z, Rodrigues J, Wright A, Al-Ghazal SK. Squamous Cell Carcinoma on the Hand and Wrist: A Seven Year Review. Oral presentation, British Society for Surgery of the Hand (BSSH) Autumn Meeting, London. October 2011

Kulkarni R, Singh M, Mughal M, Tan J, Timmons MJ. Patient Satisfaction in a Single UK Plastic Surgery Unit: Are We Doing Enough? Poster presentation, British Society for Surgery of the Hand (BSSH) Autumn Meeting, London. October 2011

Loughenbury PR, Singh M, Nikkhah D, Rodrigues J, Pinder R, De Jager W. Dorsal Fracture Subluxation of the Proximal Interphalangeal Joint: A Retrospective Study of Outcomes. Poster presentation, British Society for Surgery of the Hand (BSSH) Autumn Meeting, London. October 2011

Singh M, Bennett PA, Carder PJ, Linforth R. Breast Needle Core Biopsy Diagnosis of Papillary Breast Carcinoma — Implications of a B5c Categorisation. Poster presentation, Association of Breast Surgery (ABS) Annual General Meeting, Manchester. May 2011

Singh M, Rodrigues J, Loughenbury PR, De Jager W. Alcohol Hand Gels: Commonly Used, But Effective? Oral presentation, British Society for Surgery of the Hand (BSSH) Spring Meeting, Manchester. March 2011

Singh M, Baroni M, Berridge D, Scott DJA. Transmetatarsal Amputation: A Prelude to Below Knee Amputation? Oral presentation, Regional Yorkshire Vascular Forum, Garforth. October 2008

Courses & Professional Development

Comprehensive training across advanced surgical, life support, educational and leadership disciplines.

Advanced Surgical & Specialty Courses

  • Basic Skills in Hand Surgery (Royal College of Surgeons, London)
  • Basic Microsurgery (Columbia University Medical Centre, New York)
  • Specialty Skills in Plastic Surgery (Whiston Hospital, Liverpool)
  • Intercollegiate Basic Surgical Skills (WIMAT, Cardiff)
  • BAPRAS Educational Course: Recent Advances in Burn Care (Manchester)
  • Advanced Educational Courses — Cleft and Paediatric Plastic Surgery (BAPRAS, Manchester)
  • Moor Laser Doppler Imaging Training Course (London)

Life Support & Emergency Courses

  • Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS) — invited to become an instructor
  • Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
  • Advanced Life Support (ALS) — invited to become an instructor
  • Emergency Management of Severe Burns (EMSB) — invited to become a co-ordinator
  • Care of the Critically Ill Surgical Patient (CCrISP)
  • Acute Life Threatening Events Recognition and Treatment (ALERT)
  • Systematic Training in Acute Illness Recognition and Treatment for Surgery (START) — Royal College of Surgeons of England
  • Adult Advanced Life Support and Shock Advisory Defibrillation Training
  • Adult Basic Life Support and Anaphylaxis Training
  • Immediate Life Support (ILS)

Research, Ethics & Clinical Trials

  • Research Ethics (Epigeum)
  • Critical Appraisal (University of Cambridge)
  • Clinical Trials (University of Cambridge)
  • Ionising Radiation Medical Exposure Regulations (IRMER)

Teaching, Leadership & Communication

  • Medical Management and Leadership (ISC Medical, London)
  • S.A.C. Diploma Effective Management (Skills Course) — awarded with Distinction
  • Train the Trainers (ISC Medical, London)
  • Advanced Communication Skills for Doctors (Oxford Medical)
  • Mastering Adverse Outcomes (MPS, London)
  • Surgical Training Education Programme (STEP) Foundation (Royal College of Surgeons)

Course Faculty & Teaching Roles

  • Course Instructor — Basic Skills in Microsurgery, Barts and the London Microsurgery Course
  • Clinical Tutor and Lecturer — DrExam Intercollegiate MRCS Revision Courses, DrExam ASIT Approved Revision Courses
  • Invited Instructor — Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS)
  • Invited Co-ordinator — Emergency Management of Severe Burns (EMSB)
  • Invited Instructor — Advanced Life Support (ALS)
  • Chairman & Founder — SETPRAS (Society for Education and Training in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery)
  • Founding Member — Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management (FMLM)
  • Executive Advisory Board Member — Robotic Assisted Microsurgical and Endoscopic Society (RAMSES)

Invitation to become an instructor is offered to only one individual per course and only if the candidate displays sufficient knowledge, enthusiasm and ability to teach.

Prizes & Awards

  • Trauma '12 Winning Abstract — End Product Assessment in Microsurgery Simulation Training: A New Insider View (2012)
  • Distinction for MSc Surgical Science — Imperial College, London (2012)
  • Barts Academic Plastic Surgery Research Award — Barts and the London (2012)
  • Distinction for S.A.C. Diploma Effective Management (Skills Course, 2012)
  • Merit for Basic Medical Sciences — Medical Finals, St George's Hospital Medical School (2006)
  • Second Class Honours: Upper Division — BSc Basic Medical Sciences with Biochemistry and Immunology (2003)
  • FJ Pepper Prize for Chemistry — for highest Chemistry A-level result (2000)
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