A-Z of Services
Upper GI surgery
About us
We perform elective and emergency cholecystectomy for complications of gallstones. Our department also deals with both open and laparoscopic groin hernia surgery as well as laparoscopic and open incisional and abdominal wall herniae. We also perform laparoscopic surgical correction of acid reflux, hiatus hernia and achalasia of the oesophagus. We evaluate emergency patients presenting with gallstones, pancreatitis and general surgery presentations.
There is an active multidisciplinary team which assesses and manages patients with Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer in conjunction with our gastrointestinal colleagues and The Royal Marsden Hospital. We also perform open and laparoscopic splenectomy for haematological conditions.
There are currently three consultants providing upper gastrointestinal surgery.
We operate on Monday PM, Tuesday AM, Wednesday ALL day, Thursday ALL day, Friday AM
Clinics are held:
- Monday AM
- Tuesday PM
- Wednesday AM and PM
We treat:
- Gallstones
- acid reflux
- groin hernia
- abdominal wall and incisional hernia
- lumps and bumps
- achalasia
- hiatus hernia
- pancreatitis
- splenectomy
Appointments
What do I do if I haven’t received my appointment yet?
Please call 020 8401 3979 or email ch-tr.generalsurgery@nhs.net
What do I do if I want to change or cancel an appointment?
Please telephone or email us on the above.
What should I bring to my appointment?
Appointment letter, current medical prescription + own medications, copy of reports of the investigations such as ultrasound scan / endoscopy etc if available.
What time should I arrive for my appointment?
5-10 minutes prior to the appointment and report to the outpatient reception.
Contact information
Please telephone 020 8401 3979 or email ch-tr.generalsurgery@nhs.net
Consultants
Our Upper gastrointestinal (GI) unit provides surgical services for conditions of the oesophagus, stomach, pancreas and gallbladder. This also includes emergency surgical management of gallstones, laparoscopic and open insertion of feeding tubes.
Service overview
We perform elective and emergency cholecystectomy for complications of gallstones. Our department also deals with both open and laparoscopic groin hernia surgery as well as laparoscopic and open incisional and abdominal wall herniae. We also perform laparoscopic surgical correction of acid reflux, hiatus hernia and achalasia of the oesophagus. We evaluate emergency patients presenting with gallstones, pancreatitis and general surgery presentations.
There is an active multidisciplinary team which assesses and manages patients with Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer in conjunction with our gastrointestinal colleagues and The Royal Marsden Hospital. We also perform open and laparoscopic splenectomy for haematological conditions.
There are currently three consultants providing upper gastrointestinal surgery.
We operate on Monday PM, Tuesday AM, Wednesday ALL day, Thursday ALL day, Friday ALL day
Clinics are held:
- Monday AM
- Tuesday PM
- Wednesday AM and PM
We treat:
- Gallstones
- acid reflux
- groin hernia
- abdominal wall and incisional hernia
- lumps and bumps
- achalasia
- hiatus hernia
- pancreatitis
- splenectomy
Referral criteria
We will see any patients with Upper gastrointestinal problems as well those with general surgical problems.
We are particularly interested in performing laparoscopic surgery in the trust.
How to refer
Please refer via e-Referrals (GI and Liver - Medicine and Surgery)
Contact information
Email - ch-tr.generalsurgery@nhs.net
Tel - 020 8401 3979
General Surgery Consultants
Mr Sanjay Joshi Breast Cancer Service
Associate Specialist
Mr Muti Abulafi
Consultant General Surgeon
Mr Wail Al Sarakbi
Consultant General Surgeon
Mr Stephen Brennan
Consultant Upper GI and General Surgeon
Mr Paul Dent
General and Endocrine Consultant Surgeon
Mr Said Mohamed
Consultant Colorectal and General Surgeon
Mr Arun Shanmuganandan
Colorectal Consultant Surgeon
Mr Robert Swift
Consultant Colorectal Surgeon
Mr Rhys Thomas
Consultant Upper GI and General Surgeon
Miss Stella Vig
Consultant Vascular and General Surgeon
How to refer
All GP referrals should be made via eRS. Please see this link for a full description and referral information.
Refer via e-Referrals. More information about e-Referrals is available here.