Mortality in patients with and without colectomy admitted to hospital for ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease: record linkage studies - Stephen Roberts (BMJ, 2007)
Conceived and interpreted this innovative record linkage study which provides strong evidence for earlier surgical intervention in acute and chronic, severe inflammatory bowel disease. Informed a plenary debate on medical versus surgical treatment at British Society of Gastroenterology. Published with BMJ leader and press release. Highlights need for further research.