Our Services
General Surgery
•Minimal Access Surgery >>
Laparoscopic keyhole surgery is a very popular option for patients faced with the prospect of surgery. There are real benefits for patients in terms of post operative recovery and with shorter stays in hospital, patients are increasingly choosing this option.Procedures specialised in:
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Small Bowel Resection
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Laparoscopic Colostomy
Laparoscopic Assisted Colorectal Surgery
Hand Assisted Colorectal Surgery
Laparoscopic Rectal Prolapse Surgery
Laparoscopic Hiatus Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Fundoplication
Laparoscopic Hellers Cardiomyotomy
Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy
Laparoscopic Splenectomy
We also specialise in minimal access surgery in other areas, namely Urology – Raghu Deverajan
Laparoscopic Nephrectomy
Laparoscopic Pyeloplasty
Percutaneous Stone Surgery
And Gynaecology – Linga Dwarakanath
| Consultants | Special Interest |
| Bob Spychal | Upper G.I Hiatus Hernia Gastro-oesophagel Reflux Gastric disorders Biliary Disease Chronic pancreatic conditions Adrenal tumours |
| Satish Bhalerao | Crohns Disease Ulcerative Colitis Colorectal Cancer Rectal Prolapse Diverticulitis |
| Vijay Thumbe | Crohns Disease Ulcerative Colitis Colorectal Cancer Rectal Prolapse Diverticulitis |
| Ed Harper | Upper G.I Hiatus Hernia Gastro-oesophagel Reflux Gastric disorders Biliary Disease Chronic pancreatic conditions |
| Richard Wolverson | Colorectal Disease – both benign and malignant. Not minimal access. |
CLINICS
Bob Spychal
Contact: Wendy Price on 0121 507 5507
| Clinic | Days | Site |
| General Clinic | Tuesday am | Birmingham Treatment Centre |
| Laparoscopic | Thursday | Birmingham Treatment Centre |
| Endoscopy | Tuesday pm | City Hospital |
Satish Bhalerao and Vijay Thumbe
Contact: Alison Gilliver on 0121 507 5038
| Clinic | Days | Site |
| Colorectal and Fast Track Bowel Cancer Clinic | Tuesday am | Birmingham Treatment Centre |
| General Colorectal Clinic | Thursday pm | Birmingham Treatment Centre |
| Endoscopy | Tuesday pm/Thursday am | City Hospital |
Ed Harper
Contact: Teresa Lee on 0121 507 4749
| Clinic | Days | Site |
| Laparoscopic clinic | Tuesday am | Birmingham Treatment Centre |
| Endoscopy | Friday pm | City Hospital |
Richard Wolverson
Contact: Teresa Lee on 0121 507 4749
| Clinic | Days | Site |
| Colorectal | Monday pm | Birmingham Treatment Centre |
| General | Thursday am | Birmingham Treatment Centre |
| Endoscopy | Wednesday am | City Hospital |
Please click the following link for all waiting times: http://www.nhs.uk/england/authoritiestrusts/acute/waitingtimes.aspx?id=RXK