Colorectal surgery

Conditions we treat

We treat:

• ano-rectal problems
• colorectal cancer
• constipation
• fissures
• fistula-in-ano
• haemorrhoids
• incontinence
• inflammatory bowel disease
• rectal bleeding
• rectal prolapse

We provide all types of colorectal surgery for the following:

• Colorectal cancer – anterior resection of the rectum with total mesorectal excision, laparoscopic surgery, TEMS (Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery) of rectal benign tumours and early rectal cancers.
  Our service also provides chemotherapy and radiotherapy for colorectal cancer with specialist follow-up care. In addition, we treat synchronous and metastatic colorectal cancer, working alongside King’s Liver Unit, one of the most advanced liver units in the world.
• Inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease and more rare forms) – restorative proctolectomy with ileo-anal pouch, open and laparoscopic bowel.
• Diverticular disease – laparoscopic or open surgery. Other treatment includes medical therapies and advice to improve quality of life. Please also ask about related clinical research trials.
• Anal (haemorrhoids, fistulas, fissures) – stapled haemorrhoidectomy, ligasure haemorrhoidectomy, fibrin glue treatment, sphincterotomy, fissurectomy

Our Stoma Nurse Specialists can be contacted for referral and advice about patients who have a colostomy, ileostomy or urostomy.

What is required before referring a patient

Diverticular disease clinic

Indicate confirmed diagnosis and stage of disease. Results of a laboratory, radiological, or endoscopic evaluation must be sent in to be reviewed in clinic.

Booking a patient at King’s

GPs should refer via NHS e-referral (e-RS) wherever possible.

Other ways to refer

Routine Referrals

Diverticular disease clinic: email [email protected] or phone 020 3299 3869

Emergency Referrals

For suspected cancer, refer via the urgent suspected cancer pathway.

Other Queries

For Stoma Nurse Specialists:
Tel 020 3299 3604
Email: [email protected]

Key Clinical Staff