Curriculum Vitae Amir V Kaisary MA ChM FRCS Consultant Urological Surgeon Address for all correspondence Totteridge View Hedgerow Lane, Arkley Hertfordshire EN5 3DT Telephone 07850 571 282 / 0208 364 9944 Email amir.kaisary@btinternet.com Degrees and Qualifications Mastership in Surgery (Ch.M.) The University of Bristol June 1987. Master of Arts status (MA). The University of Oxford. October 1984. Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons of England (FRCS) November1975. Diploma in General Surgery. The University of Cairo October 1970. Medicine and Surgery (M.B., B.Ch.) The University of Cairo. June 1967 General Medical Council Registration License to practice continues and my next revalidation date 30/07/2019 Full specialist registration 29/05/1996 16/11/2009 Full specialist registration with a license to practice 16/11/2009 Full registration 13/05/1980-29/05/1996-1 -
Prizes & Honours Expert Witness Awards Voted Lawyer monthly (2016 and 2017) Hospital Doctor Awards - Merits in Oncology and Surgery (2005) B Merit award The prize for the best clinical work presented (June 1986): Alcohol consumption and smoking as risk factors in Urothelial Carcinoma VIIth Congress of the European Association of Urology, Budapest, Hungary Master of Arts status (MA), University of Oxford (October 1984) Visiting Professor at the Department of Urology, Downstate Medical Centre State. University of New York (October 1984) Certificate of Excellence in Anatomy, University of Cairo (May 1964) Membership of Learned Societies, Professional Organisations and Charities (Past and Present) British Prostate Group (1981) American Urological Association (1981) European Association of Urology (1980) British Association of Urological Surgeons (1978) Royal College of Surgeons of England (1975) International Continence Society (1975) British Medical Association (1974) Christian Medical Fellowship 1974) Egyptian Medical Association (1967) - 2 -
Previous Appointments in the United Kingdom Consultant Urological Surgeon in private practice at the Wellington hospital (September 1987 August 2015). Consultant Urological Surgeon Honorary Senior Lecturer and Lead clinician in Urology Department of Urology, The Royal Free Hospital NHS Trust, The Royal Free and University College London Medical School (July 1987 November 2010). Clinical Lecturer in Urology and Renal Transplantation, Nuffield Department of Surgery, John Radcliffe Hospital Oxford (October 1984 June 1987). Clinical Research Fellow and Tutor in Urology Bristol Royal Infirmary Bristol (April 1983 September 1984). Senior Surgical Registrar, Charing Cross Hospital London W6 (September 1982 March 1983). Senior Registrar Charing Cross Hospital & King Edward VII Hospital, Windsor, Berks. General Surgery & Urology (May 1980 July 1982). Middle Grade Registrar, Charing Cross Hospital London W6 Urology (March 1978 April 1980). Resident Surgical Officer, Fitzroy Nuffield Hospital, London Urology (May 1977 February 1978). Surgical Registrar, Royal London Homeopathic Hospital, London (March 1975 February 1977). Senior House Officer A&E, Queen Mary s Hospital, London (September 1974 February 1975). Senior House Officer in Urology, Royal Marsden Hospital, London (February 1974 August 1974). - 3 -
Administration Expertise The Royal Free Hospital NHS Trust: Chairman of the Nephrology - Urology Group - Lawn Road Division (1997-2000). Vice Chairman of the Nephrology - Urology Group - Lawn Road Division (1995-1997). Chairman of the wound Management Committee (1993-1999). Chairman of Sub-Committee of Medical and Scientific Equipment (1988-1992). Region: Research Co-Coordinator, North Thames Urology Training Section (1997-2000). Secretary to N.E Thames Region for Urological Advisory Committee (1991-1995). National: British Association of Urological Surgeons (2001-2004). Elected member of the Executive Council - Section of Oncology A member of the Council of the Urology Section, The Royal society of Medicine (1998-1999). A member of Cancer Bladder Subgroup, Medical Research Council (1989-1995). International: A Principal investigator of the International Casodex Research Group (1990-1999). Collaborative Scientist Researcher with Department of Oncology at The Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, USA (1996 to date). University: MB BS Final Year Examiner in Surgery (University of London). Selected examiner for Thesis submitted for Higher Degrees in Urology (PhD, M D and MS) (1987 2010). Member of the University Representative Group for Consultant appointments in Urology. (1987 2010). Wellington Hospital: Member of the Medical Executive Committee (1987 2015). - 4 -
Area of Expertise: I am a member of the Uro-Oncology section of the British Association of Urological Surgeons, and I was a Lead Consultant in urological cancer in the North London Cancer Network. I have extensive experience in renal, prostate and bladder cancer surgery both, before and since appointed as a Consultant at the Royal Free Hospital in 1987 and also at the Regional Cancer Centre at University College Hospital. I am completely conversant with the medical and endoscopic techniques for the treatment of prostate disease, including Green Light Vaporisation of the prostate. I perform most scrotal-genital surgery as a day case (circumcision, vasectomy, vasectomy reversal, epididymal cysts, varicoceles, and testicle removal). In 1988, I created a prostate unit, adopting a one-stop clinic approach, at the Royal Free Hospital and Medical School in London. Subsequently, I created the same at the Wellington Hospital, aiming to provide the most up-to-date and advanced approaches to diagnosis and assessment of prostate diseases, including inflammation, benign and malignant cases. I introduced Brachytherapy treatment for localised prostate cancer in both hospitals in 1999. Later, I introduced and practised total high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) therapy for selected cancer prostate patients in both hospitals following specialised training at the EDAP Unit in Lyon, France. Prostate biopsy ultrasound guided techniques offered both trans-rectal or trans-perineal approaches as necessary and MRI fusion targeted biopsy technique. Also, in cases where Radiotherapy is the appropriate modality for a patient, I placed prostate markers (Gold fucidials) under transrectal ultrasound control. I participated in the initial clinical trials in placing prostate spacers to investigate the possible reduction of radiotherapy lower gastrointestinal tract adverse effects. In updating my expertise and continuation of medical education, I trained in laparoscopy and robotics but do not practice either. Additionally, I have frequently acted as an assistant to colleagues who feel they can benefit from my extensive experience in open surgery techniques. I have more than 30 years experience dealing with major surgical complications following gynaecological surgery (perforated bladder, fistulae, ureteric damage). I was the lead clinician in this respect serving a very busy Obstetrics and Gynaecology Unit at the Royal Free NHS Trust and also at the Wellington Hospital. - 5 -
I no longer work within the National Health Service, having retired from the Royal Free Hospital NHS Trust in November 2010. I continued to provide a more personalised service in the private hospital where I worked until August 2015. I continue to maintain my close academic links with university departments for teaching and research. I completed regular annual appraisals since 2008 and continued to do so. I am also an approved appraiser by the Federation of Independent Practitioner Organisations (FIPO). Teaching activity I was a teacher to undergraduate medical students of the joint RFH and UCH medical school and participate in post-graduate teaching seminars for local and national general practitioners. Several attachments to post graduate Urology trainees were made where I offered Oncological urological training to postgraduate candidates from abroad including Moscow, Republic of China, Greece and Egypt. Candidates returned home to Faculty and Specialised Oncological Units positions. I was awarded visiting Professorship to Downstate Medical Centre, the State University of New York in 1984. I was an invited Attending Professor to the Urological Association of the Republic of China in 1995. I was an invited lecturer in Urological Oncology by the European School of Oncology. Summary of Research Activities Research trials program (A full detailed list is available on request): Prostate cancer I carried out much of national and international studies about LH-RH agonist studies (Goserelin) evolution and clinical evaluation as a principal and participating clinical researcher. I also assessed all the new forms of LH-RH agonist and antagonist formulations. I played a prominent role in the early prostate cancer international program and place of Bicalutamide pure anti-androgen. I collaborated with Dr Anna C Ferrari, Consultant Oncologist, NY, as an approved FDA investigator (14/4/2005 31/01/2006) for assessment of efficacy and safety of Leuprolide acetate 3.75mg depot formulation (Study CRO-04-62). Bladder cancer I organised and popularised the role of BCG intravesical therapy in the UK - 6 -
in 1976 guiding therapy initiation, assessing various protocols for maintenance and collaborating with relevant bodies. General Urology I introduced microwave therapy in the management of benign prostate enlargement and prostatitis; Participated in a large cohort of antibiotics studies evaluating their role in the management of prostate Inflammation. Ensured keeping up-to-date with clinical urology applications and ensured their introduction Publications List: More than 180 articles including reviews. List available on request. Thesis/dissertation: Kaisary, A.V. (1987), ChM thesis. The University of Bristol. Drugs phenotypes in carcinoma of the bladder. Books: Kaisary, A.V. (2016), Lecture Notes in Urology, Ed 7 Kaisary, A.V., Ballaro, A and Pigott, K (ed.) Lecture Notes series. Wiley-Blackwell. ISBN 978-1-118-47105-0 Blandy, J., Kaisary, A.V. (2009), Lecture Notes in Urology, Ed 6 Blandy, J., Kaisary, A.V. (ed.) Lecture Notes series. Wiley- Blackwell. ISBN 978-1-4051-2270-2 Kaisary, A.V., Murphy, G.P., Denis, L., Griffiths, K. (ed.) (1999), Textbook of Prostate Cancer: Pathology, Diagnosis and Treatment, London: Martin Dunitz Limited. ISBN: 1-85317-422-X. Book chapters: 13 chapters during the period 1986 2010 (List available for review). Medico-Legal training Expert witness training completed at Bond Solon and awaiting certification from the Cardiff University School of Law. - 7 -