About the Author

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Mr Peter Coyne MB BS (Hons), FRCSEd, PGCertMedEd (Newc) - is a consultant colorectal surgeon in Newcastle UK. He specialises in advanced and recurrent colorectal and anal cancer and robotic surgery. He is chair of the Colorectal tumour board for the NE England and Cumbria and robotic colorectal lead for surgery at Newcastle Hospitals. He is a founding member of the ACPGBI Robotic Committee. He has been part of multiple research trials into rectal cancer including the use of robotics, tele-mentoring, immunofluorescence and developed multiple training courses into colorectal and robotic surgery including the UK's only cadaveric robotic course. Mr Jim Khan MSc, FCPS (Surg), FRCS (Glas), FRCS (Gen Surg) - is a consultant colorectal surgeon in Portsmouth, UK. He specialises in robotic colorectal surgery including complex pelvic cases He is chair of the ACPGBI robotic subcommittee and leading member of the ESCP and ALS groups looking at robotic surgery and training. A committed trainer who has been a proctor and has performed surgery around the world as a leading visionary in robotic colorectal surgery.