Sherif Mansour

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, United Kingdom

Abstract Title:

2 Worlds, One Crib: Optimizing the Multidisciplinary Care of the Surgical Neonate

Biography:

Mr. Sherif Mansour is a highly accomplished Consultant Paediatric Surgeon and Urologist with extensive international experience across leading healthcare institutions in the UK and Egypt. He currently holds dual appointments as a Consultant at the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow, UK, and as a Senior Lecturer at Ain Shams University Hospitals in Cairo. A distinguished academic and clinician, Mr. Mansour was awarded the prestigious Gold Medal as the top-ranked candidate in the 2024 European Board of Paediatric Surgery Examination. He completed his PhD under the mentorship of the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, focusing on pioneering, innovative surgical techniques for neonates born with gastroschisis. Clinically, Mr. Mansour specializes in advanced minimally invasive surgery, neonatal emergencies, surgical gastroenterology, and complex paediatric urology. Driven by a passion for education and clinical leadership, he is a former Innovation and Management Fellow at King’s Health Partners and has been recognized with a Certificate of Teaching Excellence from King’s College London School of Medicine. He remains actively involved in global surgical education through the development of structured laparoscopic simulation programmes, alongside a robust academic portfolio of peer-reviewed publications, textbook chapters, and international presentations.

Research Interests:

Background: The care of the surgical neonate represents a unique intersection of medical intensity and surgical precision. Historically, neonatology and pediatric surgery have operated as distinct specialties, yet their shared patient demands seamless integration. In the United Kingdom, recent British Association of Paediatric Surgeons (BAPS) and national neonatology guidelines have formalized this relationship, emphasizing that optimal outcomes rely on a unified, Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) framework. Objective: This keynote presentation aims to solidify global healthcare professionals' knowledge of current UK management protocols for surgical neonates. By exploring the "2 worlds, one crib" philosophy, the session will demonstrate how structured collaboration bridges the gap between medical neonatology and operative surgery. Methods & Focus: Drawing upon current UK clinical pathways and BAPS guidelines, this presentation will dissect the perioperative journey of high-acuity surgical neonates. Key focus areas include: • Preoperative Synchronization: Joint antenatal counseling, collaborative stabilization protocols, and shared decision-making. • The Intraoperative and Immediate Postoperative Interface: Standardizing communication during critical transitions of care. • The MDT Architecture: How daily joint ward rounds, shared governance, and cross-specialty simulation training are implemented in the UK framework to reduce clinical errors and length of stay. Conclusion & Global Relevance: While clinical resources vary worldwide, the core principles of the UK's MDT approach are universally applicable. Attendees ranging from trainees to seasoned consultants across various healthcare disciplines will leave with actionable insights to enhance local working relationships between pediatric surgeons and neonatologists, ultimately improving safety and outcomes for the vulnerable patients sharing their crib.