The team consists of 7 Consultant Gastroenterologists, 4 specialist nurse and 2 specialist registrars as highlighted in table 1. This team offers both local and tertiary (regional) service for IBD, Endomucosal Resection (EMR), Bowel Cancer Screening and Hereditary or Family History Colorectal Cancer Genetics
The team offer an extensive range of in-patient and out-patient services. We have 31 in-patient ward beds located on 5Y which is under the care of our specialist teams. Patients have a variety of problems including tertiary referrals of complex inflammatory bowel disease.
Out-patient services are listed below but include rapid access service for patients with suspected colorectal cancer, open access service for GP (OAFS), Bowel Cancer Screening, and specialist IBD/Colon clinics. We offer a tertiary referral service for therapeutic lower GI procedures including EMR and Colonic Stenting and advanced colonic imaging techniques.
Colorectal Services
|
Service |
Description |
Contact |
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Rapid Access-Colorectal Services |
Rapid access service for patient with suspected colorectal cancer. All patients are reviewed within 2 weeks |
Via GP; 0151- 706 3403 |
|
Bowel Cancer Screening |
National Screening programme for colorectal cancer for patients aged between 60-75 years of age |
See Bowel Cancer Screening |
|
IBD/Colon Clinic |
Out-patient clinic for patient with Inflammatory bowel disease and other colorectal symptoms or diseases |
Dr Subramanian & Dr Collins |
|
Quiescent IBD Clinic |
A nurse led out-patient service for IBD patients with stable or no symptoms |
706 2659 |
|
Immunosuppression/Blood Monitoring Clinic |
A nurse led clinic for patients starting immunosuppression like azathioprine for monitoring their response to treatment and blood tests |
706 2659 |
|
Colorectal Multidisciplinary (MDT) Meeting |
This is a weekly MDT involving gastroenterologists, colorectal surgeons, oncologists and specialist nurses where patients with tumours are discussed with decision about tailor made investigations and treatment plans |
Dr O'Toole |
|
Colonic Stenting |
A metal mesh is placed at endoscopy across a narrowing usually caused by a tumour within the colon |
Gastroenterology SpR on-call via switch board 706 2000 |
|
Colonic Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR) |
A technique of removing tumours/early cancers from the bowel wall using endoscpy |
Dr O’Toole, Dr Sarkar, Dr Haslam 706 3554/3849 |
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Out-patient Access Flexible Sigmoidoscopy (OAFS) |
Out-patient service where GPs can directly book patients for a flexible sigmoidoscopy with rectal bleeding. Haemorrhoid banding can be offered if appropriate |
706 3403 |
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Anorectal Physiology & Transit studies |
Out patient service which evaluates the physiology of the rectum and anus and help in diagnosis in patients with symptoms of incontinence & constipation |
GI Measurement 706 3456 |
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Advanced Colonic Imaging; CT colonography, MRI studies, Narrow band Imaging (NBI), Autofluorescence, Confocal Endomicroscopy, Chromoendoscopy, Endo-anal ultrasound |
These are advanced endoscopic and radiological techniques that help in the diagnosis and staging of tumours/cancers. |
Dr O’Toole, Dr Sarkar,Professor Morris 706 3554/3849 |
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Laser-Argon Therapy |
This is endoscopic treatment helps with palliation of cancers/tumours and treat bleeding lesions within the colon such as angiodysplasia |
Dr O’Toole, Dr Sarkar,Professor Morris 706 3554/3849 |
For more information see ourColorectal Surgerypage
Colorectal is about diseases of the colon (also called the intestine) and the rectum.
Our Colorectal Services look at and treat diseases of the colon and rectum, including cancer.
This page gives information about the work of this unit, as well as how to contact us.
The team offer an extensive range of in-patient and out-patient services. We have 31 in-patient ward beds located on 5Y which is under the care of our specialist teams. Patients have a variety of problems including tertiary referrals of complex inflammatory bowel disease.
Out-patient services are listed below but include rapid access service for patients with suspected colorectal cancer, open access service for GP (OAFS), Bowel Cancer Screening, and specialist IBD/Colon clinics. We offer a tertiary referral service for therapeutic lower GI procedures including EMR and Colonic Stenting and advanced colonic imaging techniques.
Rapid access service for patient with suspected colorectal cancer. All patients are reviewed within 2 weeks
Contact:Via GP; 0151- 706 3403
National Screening programme for colorectal cancer for patients aged between 60-75 years of age
Out-patient clinic for patient with Inflammatory bowel disease and other colorectal symptoms or diseases
Dr Subramanian & Dr Collins
A nurse led clinic for patients starting immunosuppression like azathioprine for monitoring their response to treatment and blood tests
706 2659
This is a weekly MDT involving gastroenterologists, colorectal surgeons, oncologists and specialist nurses where patients with tumours are discussed with decision about tailor made investigations and treatment plans
Dr O'Toole
A metal mesh is placed at endoscopy across a narrowing usually caused by a tumour within the colon
Gastroenterology SpR on-call via switch board
706 2000
A technique of removing tumours/early cancers from the bowel wall using endoscpy
Dr O’Toole, Dr Sarkar, Dr Haslam
706 3554/3849
Out-patient service where GPs can directly book patients for a flexible sigmoidoscopy with rectal bleeding. Haemorrhoid banding can be offered if appropriate
706 3403
Out patient service which evaluates the physiology of the rectum and anus and help in diagnosis in patients with symptoms of incontinence & constipation
GI Measurement
706 3456
These are advanced endoscopic and radiological techniques that help in the diagnosis and staging of tumours/cancers.
This is endoscopic treatment helps with palliation of cancers/tumours and treat bleeding lesions within the colon such as angiodysplasia
Dr O’Toole
Dr Sarkar
Professor Morris
0151 706 3554 or 0151 706 3849
Rapid access colorectal services - Rapid access service for patient with suspected colorectal cancer.
All patients are reviewed within two weeks
Contact Via GP on 0151 706 3403
Colorectal
Jane RANDLES - Specialist Nurse - Email Jane here
Sue KENNEDY - Specialist Nurse - Email Sue here