St Thomas’ Hospital is a leading specialist centre for gastrointestinal, general and abdominal wall surgery in the UK. It has also been recognised as one of the world’s leading centres for gastroenterology by US Newsweek, the American weekly news magazine.
Experts in gastrointestinal surgery
Our team comprises world-class specialists renowned for expertise in their field. With a focus on patient-centred care, our consultants bring unparalleled skill and precision to every procedure.
We are a leading centre for complex abdominal wall procedures with a specialist hernia clinic. Our colorectal unit is also recognised as a centre of clinical excellence and is a national referral centre for complex colorectal disease.
We are also specialists in robot-assisted and minimally invasive surgical procedures.
Our gastrointestinal surgery procedures
We perform a range of routine and complex gastrointestinal and abdominal wall procedures including:
- abdominal wall reconstruction and complex recurrent hernia and para-stoma hernia surgery
- achalasia and anti-reflux surgery
- anal fissure and fistula surgery
- gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy)
- gastrointestinal cancer surgery and resection
- haemorrhoid surgery (haemorrhoidectomy)
- hernia repair (including inguinal, umbilical, epigastric and incisional)
- pelvic floor surgery, for bowel incontinence, bowel dysfunction and rectal prolapse
- pilonidal sinus surgery
- ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease surgery
We have extensive experience in surgery for cancer and other conditions of the oesophagus and stomach. We are the south-east regional centre for upper gastro-oesophageal surgery in the UK.
Our gastrointestinal surgeons work closely with our specialists in dietetics, gastroenterology, gynaecology, pain medicine, physiotherapy and urology for seamless multidisciplinary care.
Innovative surgery based on research
Research is vital to improving care at our hospitals. Our gastrointestinal surgery specialists have close academic partnerships with King’s College London and London Southbank University.
Our research and specialist interests include:
- assessment of bowel function following fistula surgery
- biofeedback techniques
- enhanced recovery for colorectal surgery to reduce length of stay by allowing safe discharge sooner after surgery
- gallbladder disease and treatment
- hernia repair
- surgical reconstruction and function following proctectomy
Locations
Our gastrointestinal specialists provide care at these locations:
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Meet our team of world–renowned gastrointestinal surgery specialists who are experts in robotic-assisted and minimally invasive surgical procedures.