Gastrointestinal medicine at London Bridge Hospital

Recent advances in technology and treatments are transforming the world of gastroenterology and gastrointestinal (GI) surgery. GI conditions, also known as digestive diseases, is one of the largest, most diverse of London Bridge Hospital’s specialties. Here, we’re fortunate to work with some of world’s leading GI consultants all subspecialising in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions of the digestive tract.

We’re privileged to be located in proximity of four distinguished NHS teaching hospitals, so access to these leading consultants is unparalleled. If you’re worried about any potential cancer symptoms, we will direct you to the best consultant gastroenterologist or colorectal specialist quickly. GI falls broadly into the following categories:

• Upper GI (oesophago-gastric: oesophagus and stomach)
• Small intestine (duodenum, jejunum and ileum)
• Large intestine (colon and rectum)

London Bridge Hospital offers a comprehensive upper GI medical and surgical service.  Most of our consultants will perform investigations and some therapeutics in our Endoscopy department including the latest diagnostic tests. Consultant gastroenterologists and surgeons specialise in the investigation, management and treatment of a wide range of conditions including:

Lower intestine and colorectal consultants specialise in a variety of conditions and procedures including repairing damage to the colon, rectum, anus and pelvic floor caused by diseases of the lower digestive tract such as cancer. Along with open and laparoscopic surgery we also offer minimally-invasive outpatient alternatives in our endoscopy and colonoscopy department. Some of the conditions we treat:

London Bridge Hospital hosts the consultants who are researching, teaching and defining gastrointestinal protocols and services today. Patients with complex disease are discussed with other consultants in our regular GI and Colorectal multidisciplinary team meetings. Within these meetings oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, clinical nurse specialists and others involved in their care. This ensures each patient’s treatment is debated, agreed and planned with insight from leaders in the field.