I think my patient should see a Colorectal Surgeon

  • The Colorectal Service (Pathway) is managed by the Gastroenterologists.
  • When referrals are vetted, we may choose to re-direct to our surgical colleagues.
  • We may choose to bring patients with an abdominal mass or rectal mass direct to test before they see a surgeon.

When to refer to Colorectal Surgery

  • Cases best seen by surgery include chronic problems such as haemorrhoids, anal fissure, difficulty with defaecation or faecal incontinence
  • The Pelvic Floor Clinics are run by Mr Campbell, Ms Ziyaie, Miss Koch.

How to refer to Colorectal Surgery?

Referrals to Colorectal Surgery should be made via RMS to General Surgery (excluding Vascular)