Mr Darmarajah Veeramootoo : General surgery

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Verified account
Open Referral network

Overview

Specialises in

Hepatobiliary

Upper GI surgery

Offers

Face-to-face consultations
Video and telephone consultations

About me

As the current Lead Clinician for Upper GI Surgery in my trust, I am a highly driven individual who aspires to excellence and aims to maximise all personal, relational and professional opportunities. Since July 2016, I have established myself as a quality Consultant Upper GI and General Surgeon and valued colleague. My practice covers all aspects of emergency and elective general and specialist Upper Gastro-Intestinal surgery. I am also proficient in Laparoscopic Surgery, and advanced diagnostic and therapeutic upper GI endoscopy (EUS/ ERCP).

Areas of interest

General Surgery; Upper GI Surgery; Gall Bladder surgery; Hiatus Hernia Surgery; Anti-reflux surgery; Achalasia surgery; motility disorder; abdominal wall hernia surgery; inguinal hernia surgery; diagnostic upper GI endoscopy; therapeutic upper GI endoscopy; ERCP; EUS;

Medical secretaries

Helen Eastell
Parkside Private Suite Frimley Park Hospital Portsmouth Road Frimley Camberley GU16 7UJ
0300 613 2634
fhft.privateugisecretary@nhs.net

Anaesthetists worked with

Dr Mark J Blackmore Not Fee Assured
Dr Nicholas Dennison Not Fee Assured
Dr Catherine Camilleri Fee Assured
Dr Sarah Armstrong Fee Assured

Dr Valerie Slade Not Fee Assured
Dr Justin Woods Not Fee Assured
Dr Paul Davies Not Fee Assured
Dr Ahmed Barakat Not Fee Assured

About me

Current NHS consultant posts held

Consultant General and Upper GI Surgeon
Frimley Park Hospital

Research interests

I have developed a keen interest in research and clinical leadership. I have obtained an MD for my research endeavours and disseminated my work through many peer reviewed publications and academic/ scientific presentations. I have pursued these interests further in my position as a surgical consultant and also formal roles such as educational and clinical supervisor. I am currently the 'surgical college tutor' at Frimley Park Hospital.

Personal interests

I am bilingual, being fluent in both English and French.
I enjoy all sports - Swimming, Football, Rugby and Outdoor pursuits; along with indoors games like scrabble and chess. I am passionate about competitive sports; particularly F1, premier league football and world tournaments. I attend the gymnasium regularly and maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle.
I am also an avid reader and enjoy travelling â€“ Indian Ocean Islands, India, Europe, USA.

Awards received

2018 Poster of Distinction Presentation, AUGIS, Edinburgh

2018 People's Choice Prize, posterâ€“ Frimley Health

2012 EAES Award â€“ travel grant â€“ Brussels.

2011 First Place Resident/Fellows Presentation Competition, SAGES, USA.

2010 EAES Award for Best Video Presentation, Geneva Convention.

2009 The John Farndon Research Prize â€“ Surgical Club of South West England.

2007 The David Dunn Medal, ALSGBI Annual Scientific Meeting, Newcastle.

(Additional) Languages spoken

Publications

1. A Case Report and Review of the Literature on Bouveret Syndrome.
Annals Journal and Bulletin Journal. 2019.

2. Eye-Tracking Technology in Surgical Training.
J Invest Surg. 2017 Dec

3. A unique complication of self-expandable metal stent placement in malignant duodenal obstruction.
J Surg Case Rep. 2017 Sep

4. An innovative endoluminal rendezvous technique to restore gastrogastric continuity following extensive gastrointestinal loss from internal herniation after gastric bypass.
Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2015 )

5. Nutritional advantage for patients undergoing minimally invasive surgical resection for oesophago-gastric cancer.
e-SPEN. 2013 Apr;

6. Randomised Controlled Trial of Laparoscopic Gastric Ischemic Conditioning prior to Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy, The LOGIC Trial.
Surg Endosc. 2012 Jul;

7. Prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism in general surgery: guidelines differ and we still need local policies.
Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2011 Jul

8. Surgical optimisation of the gastric conduit for minimally invasive oesophagectomy.
Surg Endosc. 2012

9. Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy with Two-field Lymphadenectomy.
Surg Endosc. 2011 Sep

10. Ischemic Conditioning shows a Time-Dependant Influence on Fate of the Gastric Conduit Following Minimally Invasive Oesophagectomy.
Surg Endosc. 2010 May

11. Laparoscopic Ischaemic Conditioning of the Stomach may Reduce Gastric Conduit morbidity following Total Minimally Invasive Oesophagectomy.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2009 Nov

12. Comparative experience of open and minimally invasive oesophago-gastric resection.
World J Surg. 2009 Sep

13. Classification and early recognition of gastric conduit failure following minimally invasive oesophagectomy.
Surg Endosc. 2009 Sep

14. Cement-in-cement stem revision for Vancouver Type B Peri-prosthetic femoral fractures.
Acta Orthop. 2009 Oct

15. Influence of expert clinical adviser characteristics on opinions about interventional procedures.
Int J Technol Assess Health Care. 2008 Spring

16. Pulmonary Embolism following Chiropractic Manipulation of the Upper Limb.
Perfusion (2007), 20

Courses offered to GPs

1. 2020. GPs - Update on gall stone disease, management and complications.

2. 2019. GPs Upper GI Educational Half Day. Teaching on GORD, Barrettâ€™s and UGI Cancer.

3. 2018. GPs UGI Updates: Surgical Hot Topics

My qualifications & training

Qualifications

Fellowship Royal College of Surgeons of England 2016
MRCS Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 2006
MD University of Exeter and Plymouth 2011

GMC registration

Reference number 6031774

Professional bodies (positions held - last 3 yrs)

Surgical College Tutor Royal College of Surgeons of England 2019

Details of entry to specialist register

GMC - CCT , 2016

Affiliations / memberships

Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
Member of The British Medical Association
European Association of Endoscopic Surgeon â€“ Member No. 5566.
The Medical Defence Union â€“ Membership no. 643025C.
Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland.
Association of Upper Gastro-Intestinal Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland.
Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland.

My private practice

Practice hours

Practice
Day
Hours
Appt Bookings

Crondall LaneFARNHAMGU10 5XX
Monday
08:00 - 12:00
01252 850216

Crondall LaneFARNHAMGU10 5XX
Thursday
08:00 - 19:00
01252 850216

Crondall LaneFARNHAMGU10 5XX
Saturday
08:00 - 18:00
01252 850216

Portsmouth RoadFrimleyCAMBERLEYGU16 7UJ
Tuesday
12:00 - 14:00
01276 604895

Portsmouth RoadFrimleyCAMBERLEYGU16 7UJ
Friday
08:00 - 13:00
01276 604895

Post treatment communication

Following treatment of a Bupa member, I will communicate with GPs in line with Department of Health, GMC and appropriate professional bodies guidelines.

Information for healthcare professionals (Bupa patients only, last 12 months)

Procedures completed

G6500
Diagnostic oesophago-gastro-duodenoscopy (OGD) includes forceps biopsy, biopsy urease test and dye spray - (5-50)

Parkside Private Suite Frimley (5-50) Spire Clare Park Hospital (1-5)
J1830
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy - (5-50)

Spire Clare Park Hospital (1-5) Parkside Private Suite Frimley (5-50)
20365
Follow-up out-patient consultation - remote - (5-50)
H2220
Endoscopic ultrasound for tumour staging, including diagnostic endoscopy - (1-5)

Parkside Private Suite Frimley (1-5)
G2331
Laparoscopic repair of hiatus hernia with anti-reflux procedure (e.g. fundoplication) - (1-5)

Parkside Private Suite Frimley (1-5)
T2400
Repair of umbilical/paraumbilical hernia (irrespective of age) - (1-5)

Spire Clare Park Hospital (1-5) Parkside Private Suite Frimley (1-5)
J4300
Diagnostic ERCP ( includes forceps biopsy) - (1-5)

Parkside Private Suite Frimley (1-5)
T2002
Laparoscopic repair of inguinal hernia - unilateral - (1-5)

Parkside Private Suite Frimley (1-5)
S0633
Excision of lesion of skin or subcutaneous tissue - up to three, Trunk & Limbs (excluding lipoma) - (1-5)
T2000
Primary repair of inguinal hernia - (1-5)

Parkside Private Suite Frimley (1-5)
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