Professor Jim Khan — Appendicitis and the Modern Athlete — Injury Rehab Network

The next Injury Rehab Network event with BASRaT is taking place on Wednesday, 24th June, featuring a presentation from Professor Jim Khan, Professor of Surgery at the University of Portsmouth. This session will outline what athletes and performance teams need to know about appendicitis and current surgical options.

Taking place online on Wednesday, 24th June 2026 from 7pm – 8pm. Registration is free – click here

Professor Jim Khan (PhD, FCPS, FRCS), Professor of Surgery, University of Portsmouth

Professor Jim Khan is Professor of Surgery at the University of Portsmouth and a Consultant Colorectal and Robotic Surgeon at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. He is Clinical Lead for Robotic Colorectal Surgery and lead for colorectal cancer services at Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth.

He has performed over 2,500 minimally invasive colorectal procedures, including more than 1,000 robotic operations, and is recognised in the UK for his work in advanced robotic colorectal surgery. He is an FRCS examiner, a national and European trainer in robotic surgery, and holds advisory and committee roles across several surgical and oncology bodies in the UK and internationally. He is the Principal Investigator on multiple national and international clinical trials.

Appendicitis and the Modern Athlete: Fast Recovery in the Era of Robotic Surgery

This session will outline what athletes and performance teams need to know about appendicitis and current surgical options. Professor Khan will compare robotic, laparoscopic, and open surgery in relation to pain, healing, and the speed of return to training and competition. The talk will also cover expected recovery timelines, protection of core stability during rehabilitation, and key factors that influence safe return to high-intensity sport.

Book your place – click here

• Date – Wednesday 24th June 2026
• Time – 7pm – 8pm
• Cost – Free
• Location – Online (Zoom)
• Register to attend – click here

The next event of the Injury Rehab Network

The next event of the Injury Rehab Network in partnership with BASRaT will take place online on Wednesday 24th June from 7pm – 8pm. Anyone professionally involved with or studying sports medicine, performance and rehabilitation from injury is welcome to attend – click here to register

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