Gastrointestinal surgery

At Guy’s and St Thomas’ we offer a range of specialist GI services:

• upper gastrointestinal surgery
• thyroid and endocrine surgery
• gastroenterology and hepatology
• colorectal surgery.

We are a national referral centre for complex colorectal disease and provide a full range of services to the local community and private patients from around the world.

Our colorectal unit is a distinguished centre of clinical excellence for all aspects of colorectal disease, including:

• inflammatory bowel disease
• colorectal cancer diagnoses and surgery
• pelvic floor assessment and treatment
• benign anorectal disease
• stoma care
• family history cancer screening.

We have a strong focus on multi-disciplinary education and research in all aspects of colorectal disease with close links to King’s College and London Southbank University. Our research and specialist interests include:

• investigation into the quality of life for sufferers of faecal incontinence
• assessment of bowel function following fistula surgery
• surgical reconstruction and function following protectomy
• topical management of Crohn’s Disease
• biofeedback techniques (such as rectal irrigation and anal stimulation for faecal incontinence)
• enhanced recovery for colorectal surgery to reduce length of stay by allowing safe discharge sooner after surgery
• comparing physiological and ultrasonographic techniques in assessing the pelvic floor.