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About me
Profile: Mr Dirk Strauss � Consultant Surgical Oncologist & Sarcoma Specialist
Mr Dirk Strauss is an experienced Consultant Surgical Oncologist internationally recognised for his extensive expertise in the management of soft?tissue sarcomas.
With a career dedicated to the treatment of rare and complex cancers, he has established himself as a leading figure in the field of sarcoma surgery, delivering operative care grounded in evidence?based practice and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Surgical Expertise in Sarcoma and Complex Oncologic Resections
Mr Strauss specialises in complex oncologic resections, including the management of all soft?tissue sarcomas, retroperitoneal sarcomas, and advanced trunk and abdominal wall or limb tumours requiring surgical management.
He is permanently based at The Royal Marsden Hospital, where he works within the Sarcoma and Melanoma Unit. His reputation for technical excellence makes him a sought?after surgeon for cases requiring nuanced judgement and thorough experience with the biological behaviour of sarcoma subtypes.
Leadership in National and International Guideline Development
Beyond his surgical practice, Mr Strauss is a respected contributor to the development of sarcoma management standards. He has been an active participant in both national and international guideline?setting initiatives, helping shape contemporary best practice for a rare and diverse group of malignancies.
His contributions include:
� Participation in national sarcoma guideline committees, working with multidisciplinary experts to update clinical pathways and promote consistent, high?quality care across specialist centres.
� Engagement with international sarcoma organisations, providing surgical insight to collaborative guideline projects and consensus statements that influence global care frameworks.
� Advocacy for evidence?based treatment, ensuring that surgical recommendations reflect the latest research, emerging therapies, and evolving understanding of sarcoma biology. He is the UK Principal Investigator for the STRASS 2 (EORTC 1809-STBSG) clinical trial and is on the Executive committee of the Transatlantic Australasian Retroperitoneal Sarcoma Working Group and part of the team collaborating with The Institute of Cancer Research.
� Educational leadership, presenting guideline updates at conferences, training programmes, and tumour boards to support dissemination and implementation across clinical communities.
A Commitment to Multidisciplinary Excellence
Mr Strauss is deeply committed to multidisciplinary cancer care. He works closely with medical oncology, radiation oncology, radiology, pathology, and specialist sarcoma teams to ensure each patient receives an individualised, carefully coordinated treatment plan. His collaborative philosophy and patient?centred approach are hallmarks of his practice.
Areas of interest
Sarcoma; Soft tissue tumours - lumps and bumps; Soft tissue sarcoma; Limb sarcoma; Retroperitoneal sarcoma; Abdominal sarcoma; GIST; Surgical oncology; Skin cancer; Malignant melanoma; Melanoma surgery; Diagnostic clinic - needle biopsy
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2413-0697
Medical secretaries
- Sophia Psomas
- The Royal Marsden Hospital Fulham Road London SW3 6JJ
- 020 8915 4558
- privatepatients@rmh.nhs.uk
- Sophia Psomas
- The Royal Marsden Fulham Road LONDON SW3 6JJ
- 020 8915 4558
- PAtoDirkStrauss@rmh.nhs.uk
Anaesthetists worked with
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Mr Dirk Strauss has worked with Dr Rohit Juneja at the following hospitals:
- The Royal Marsden Hospital (>50)
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Mr Dirk Strauss has worked with Dr Eleanor Pett at the following hospitals:
- The Royal Marsden Hospital (1-5)
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Mr Dirk Strauss has worked with Dr Judith Tomlinson at the following hospitals:
- The Royal Marsden Hospital (1-5)
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Mr Dirk Strauss has worked with Dr Sophie J Uren at the following hospitals:
- The Royal Marsden Hospital (1-5)
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Mr Dirk Strauss has worked with Dr David Magee at the following hospitals:
- The Royal Marsden Hospital (1-5)
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Mr Dirk Strauss has worked with Dr Tiziana Pirotta at the following hospitals:
- The Royal Marsden Hospital (1-5)
Information for healthcare professionals (Bupa patients only, last 12 months)
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W0950
Radical clearance of sarcoma of trunk or limbs, +/- amputation or insertion of prosthesis - (5-50)
The Royal Marsden Hospital (5-50)
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T3910
Excision of retroperitoneal tumour, +/-ureterolysis - (5-50)
The Royal Marsden Hospital (5-50)
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S0656
Removal of small lipoma less than 10cm - (5-50)
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S1510
Needle/tru-cut biopsy of muscle (as sole procedure) - (5-50)
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S0633
Excision of lesion of skin or subcutaneous tissue - up to three, Trunk & Limbs (excluding lipoma) - (5-50)
The Royal Marsden Hospital (5-50)
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S0603
Primary excision of malignant lesion - Trunk & Limbs - (1-5)
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S0632
Excision of lesion of skin or subcutaneous tissue - up to three, Head & Neck (excluding lipoma) - (1-5)
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A6180
Excision of lesion of major nerve - (1-5)
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M0220
Nephro-ureterectomy - unilateral - (1-5)
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S2500
Local flap - less than 9cm2 - (1-5)
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S4740
Drainage of large subcutaneous abscess/haematoma - (1-5)
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B2710
Radical mastectomy (including block dissection) - (1-5)
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S1500
Biopsy of skin or subcutaneous tissue - (1-5)
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G7530
Closure of ileostomy (as sole procedure) - (1-5)
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H3390
Reversal of hartmann's procedure - (1-5)
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G7402
Open formation of ileostomy - (1-5)
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L4600
Other open operations on other visceral branch of abdominal aorta - (1-5)
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J6900
Open splenectomy - (1-5)
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J5700
Distal pancreatectomy - (1-5)
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H3332
Anterior resection - high (i.e. colorectal anastomosis above the peritoneal reflection) - (1-5)
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T3010
Laparotomy for post-operative haemorrhage - (1-5)
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J6180
Drainage of pancreatic abscess - (1-5)
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H1590
Open formation of colostomy (including revision) - (1-5)
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T8520
Block dissection of axillary lymph nodes (axillary clearance) levels 1 to 3 - (1-5)
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T8550
Block dissection of inguinal lymph nodes - (1-5)