Colorectal Surgery

Introduction

Colorectal surgery involves the treatment of patients with diseases and disorders affecting the colon, rectum, or anus. These include inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis), rectal prolapse and incontinence, colorectal cancer, polyp disorders, and common anorectal conditions such as hemorrhoids.

Services Provided

The Colorectal Consultants are dedicated to providing compassionate, individually tailored patient care to the people of Gloucestershire. Supported by a multi-disciplinary team that works closely together to provide an accurate and timely diagnosis.

The department's team is especially sensitive to the anxieties and concerns of patients who have benign or malignant colorectal disease. When exploring treatment options, we consider your individual lifestyle and needs, and ensure every care plan is carefully reviewed and fully coordinated. At each stage, team members work closely with patients to alleviate any physical and / or emotional stress they may experience

Our dedicated staffs are here to address any questions and concerns you may have and information leaflets are available for many of the conditions seen in the department.

The Department provides the following Outpatient Services:

• Colorectal Surgery Service
• Suspected Colorectal Cancer Service

Please Note: Not all Services are provided at every Location.

Inpatient and Day Case Services are based at:

• Cheltenham General Hospital - Prescott Ward and Chedworth Suite
• Gloucestershire Royal Hospital - Ward 5A, 5B and Day Surgery Unit
• Stroud General Hospital - Princess Anne Ward
• Cirencester Hospital - Beeches Ward
• Lydney Hospital - Ward 5L

Contact Details

For contact details please see individual Clinician's page.

Our Staff

There are 6 Colorectal surgeons who each lead a team of specialist doctors and nurses. As a patient you may be seen by the clinician or by a doctor or nurse within their team.The clinician has overall responsibilty for your care.

In addition to the two main Hospitals the Colorectal Surgeons hold Outpatient Clinics at Cirencester, Dilke Memorial, Lydney, Stroud General, Tewkesbury and Winchcombe Hospital.

Cheltenham General Hospital

• Mr. Neil Borley

• Mr. Anthony Goodman

• Mr. James Wheeler

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

Outpatient Clinics take place in the General Outpatients Department.
Inpatient and Day Case Services are carried out at Gloucestershire Royal and Lydney Hospital.

• Mr. Timothy Cook

• Mr. Aidan Fowler

• Mr. Peter Kang

• Miss Michele Lucarotti

Cirencester Hospital

Outpatient Clinics take place in the Main Outpatients Department.
Inpatient and Day Case Services are carried out at Cheltenham General and Cirencester Hospital.

• Mr. Anthony Goodman

Dilke Memorial Hospital

Outpatient Clinics take place in the Main Outpatients Department.
Inpatient and Day Case Services are carried out at Gloucestershire Royal and Lydney Hospital.

• Mr. Timothy Cook

• Mr. Aidan Fowler

Lydney Hospital

Outpatient Clinics take place in the Main Outpatients Department.
Inpatient and Day Case Services are carried out at Gloucestershire Royal and Lydney Hospital.

• Mr. Timothy Cook

• Mr. Aidan Fowler

Moreton District Hospital

Outpatient Clinics take place in the Main Outpatients Department.
Inpatient and Day Case Services are carried out at Cheltenham General.

• Mr. James Wheeler

Stroud General Hospital

Outpatient Clinics take place in Bowbridge Outpatients Department.
Inpatient and Day Case Services are carried out at Gloucestershire Royal and Stroud General Hospital.

• Miss Michele Lucarotti

• Mr. Peter Kang

Tewkesbury Hospital

Outpatient Clinics take place in the Main Outpatients Department.
Inpatient and Day Case Services are carried out at Cheltenham General Hospital.

• Mr. Neil Borley

Winchcombe Hospital

Outpatient Clinics take place in the Main Outpatients Department.
Inpatient and Day Case Services are carried out at Cheltenham General Hospital.

• Mr. Neil Borley

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