Upper gastro intestinal surgery

We specialise in the treatment of patients with disorders of the oesophagus, stomach, pancreas, liver, spleen, bile duct and gall bladder.

We are part of the department of general surgery treating patients with hernias, lumps and bumps, and those who are admitted as an emergency.

Rapid access fast track endoscopy for suspected cancer patients
Rapid access fast track clinic appointments for suspected cancer patients
Routine and urgent out patients clinics in West Suffolk Hospital, Newmarket Hospital and Sudbury Community Health Centre
Specialist nurse led clinics in West Suffolk Hospital
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (removal of the gall bladder)
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy and bile duct exploration
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio-Pancreatography (ERCP)
Laparoscopic anti-reflux procedures (for example, Nissen fundoplication)
Laparoscopic repair of hiatus hernias
Laparoscopic procedure for achalasia (Heller’s cardiomyotomy)
Gastroscopy +/- oesophageal stent insertion
Laparoscopic repair of inguinal hernias
Laparoscopic repair of incisional hernias
Open repair of inguinal hernias (under local or general anaesthetic)
Repair of para-umbilical, femoral and epigastric hernias
Laparoscopic staging of tumours
Removal of lumps and other skin lesions (provided exceptional funding has been arranged)

Contact upper gastro intestinal surgery

Mr Dermot O'Riordan, consultant surgeon – 01284 713897

Mr Craig Vickery, consultant surgeon – 01284 713897

Kathy Webb, upper gastrointestinal (GI) nurse specialist – 01284 712893