- Fee assured
- Awaiting verification
- Open Referral network
- Accredited endoscopist
Specialises in
- General
- Lower GI surgery
Bupa specialist
- Accredited endoscopist
About me
I am a laparoscopic colorectal and general surgeon who specialises in all aspects of colorectal surgery especially cancer/colitis and functional work.
In addition I also perform laparoscopic cholecystectomy/ingunial, incisonal hernia surgery, feomoral hernia, abdominal hernia, haemorrhoids, perineal abscess, pilonidal sinus, fissure and excision of lumps.
I am a JAG recognised colonoscopist and a trainer.
On occasions where open surgery is indicated, I perform that regularly as well.
Areas of interest
Colorectal (bowel) cancer; laparascopic cancer resections
Functional bowel disorders; Colitis; Laparoscopic procedures ('keyhole surgery'); Bowel;
Rectal prolapse surgery- Altmier's / delorme's
Haemorrhoids-Halo/ stapled/ open haemorhoidectomy
Hernias, including inguinal hernia; femoral hernia; incisional, recurrent, ventral abdominal hernias, umbilical hernia
laparoscopic cholecystectomy; for gall stones
feacal incontinence, rectal prolapse surgery;
open haemorrhoidectomy, stapled haemorrhoidectomy&Halo with RAR
Management of perineal abscess,Limberg Flap reconstruction for pilonidal sinus, Fistulotomy;
anal fissures - botox and sphincterotomy
Medical secretaries
- Sarah Heil
- The Duchy Hospital Penventinnie Lane Truro TR1 3UP
- 01872 226128
- 07788 861732
Anaesthetists worked with
- Dr Christopher Smith Fee Assured
Information for healthcare professionals (Bupa patients only, last 12 months)
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T2000
Primary repair of inguinal hernia - (1-5)
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H2003
Therapeutic colonoscopy with snare loop biopsy or excision of lesion - (1-5)
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H2002
Diagnostic colonoscopy, includes forceps biopsy of colon and ileum - (1-5)
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T2002
Laparoscopic repair of inguinal hernia - unilateral - (1-5)
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H4480
Dilation of stricture of rectum - (1-5)