Colorectal Surgery
The Colorectal Surgical Unit at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is one of the largest units in the United Kingdom. The Unit has a national reputation for excellent outcomes for elective and emergency colorectal surgery and in particular colorectal cancer. We have a well-established multidisciplinary team in a number of different disease groups that function to provide optimum patient care and experience. You can read about our Consultant Colorectal Surgeons here. In addition we provide a high quality training experience to trainees in Surgery, Specialist Nursing and Gastroenterology.
All planned major and minor colorectal surgery and emergency surgery is performed at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. We have an Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS) programme in place at the Unit, which leads to improved clinical outcomes and patient experience. However, the Unit offers Outpatient Clinics and Endoscopy sessions at both Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital to allow better access to patients across the region.
The Unit provides a service for a variety of colorectal conditions with clinical assessment in specialist clinics, investigation (including CT scan, MRI scan, anorectal physiology and endoanal ultrasound scan) and expert opinions given in specialist multidisciplinary team meetings. The Unit offers a wide range of treatments that includes laparoscopic and open colorectal surgery, oncological services (chemotherapy and radiotherapy) and specialist stoma therapy.
Anal cancer
Colorectal cancer
- Laparoscopic surgery
- Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery (TEMS)
- Chemotherapy and radiotherapy
- Advanced polypectomies at colonoscopy
- Insertion of colonic stents
- Bowel Cancer Screening Programme
Common perianal conditions (proctology)
- Haemorrhoids (piles)
- Anal fistula and sepsis
- Anal fissure
Diverticular disease
Inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease)
- Complex bowel reconstruction
- Intestinal failure
- Pouch operations
Pelvic floor disorders
- Faecal incontinence
- Obstructed defaecation (constipation)
- Slow transit constipation
For the listed conditions, we recommend the following sites:
Anal Cancer
Bladder and Bowel Foundation
Colorectal Cancer
Common Perianal Conditions
Diverticular Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease)
Pelvic Floor Society
Pelvic Floor
Biofeedback for bowel control problems
Biofeedback Stimulation (STIM) Trainer
Biofeedback Trainer
Bowel diary – 2 Weeks
Bowel diary
Bowel Function Tests
Bowel Incontinence
Bowel Problems
Constipation
Endoanal Ultrasound
Faecal Incontinence Generic Advice Letter
Fibre Factsheet
FODMAP diet
IBS dietary advice
Lecicarbon suppositories
Linaclotide
Loperamide (Imodium)
Managing bloating and wind
Obstructive Defecation Generic Advice Letter
Pelvic Floor Exercises for improving Difficulty with Bowel Emptying
Pelvic Floor Exercises
Prucalopride
Rectal Irrigation – a guide to catheter irrigation
Rectal Irrigation – a guide to cone irrigation
Reducing dietary fibre
Sacral Nerve Stimulation
Sucralfate Enema Technique
Trans-anal Rectocele Repair (STAMP procedure)
Wexner Continence Score
Laparoscopic Ventral Mesh Rectopexy (LVMR)
Laparoscopic Ventral Mesh Rectopexy – Patient Information Leaflet
What is a Laparoscopic Ventral Mesh Rectopexy?
What You Need to Know About Having a Mesh
Before your Laparoscopic Ventral Mesh Rectopexy: Patient Checklist
Laparoscopic Ventral Mesh Rectopexy – Diagram
Our Staff include:
Consultant Colorectal Surgeons
Consultant Radiologists with a specialist interest in gastrointestinal and interventional Radiology
Colorectal Nurse Specialists (stoma therapists and Pelvic Floor)
Consultant Clinical Oncologists
Consultant Pathologists with a specialist interest in gastrointestinal conditions
Consultant Gastroenterologists
Endoscopy Nurse Practitioners
Please see our Consultant Colorectal Surgeons page for more information.
Key Info
Contact Us
Royal Shrewsbury
01743 261000 (Switchboard)
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For more information about vacancies in the Trust please visit our Belong to Something website.
Associated Wards and Services
Ward 25CR (Royal Shrewsbury Hospital)
Cancer Services
Endoscopy
Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Surgery
Radiology