Justin Davies, Consultant Colorectal Surgeon, is now offering a new minimally invasive treatment for symptomatic haemorrhoids called haemorrhoidal artery ligation (HAL), otherwise known as transanal haemorrhoidal dearterialisation (THD). HAL/THD is performed as a day case under a light anaesthetic or sedation. It is usually reserved for patients who have not responded to outpatient treatments, such as rubber band ligation. An ultrasound probe allows accurate identification of the blood supply which is feeding the haemorrhoids, and a suture is used to tie off the feeding vessel. This occurs above the region of pain sensation in the anal canal, so is associated with minimal post-operative discomfort. In addition, for the patients with symptoms of prolapsing or protruding piles a further suture is used to stitch this tissue back up inside. The alternative operative procedures for haemorrhoids are open excisional haemorrhoidectomy or a stapled haemorrhoidectomy. These can be more painful than HAL/THD and may carry more risk of scarring, bleeding, impairment of continence and other serious complications. Please refer your patients to Mr Davies by either faxing over a referral to Cambridge Medical Consultants on 01223 847436 or by telephoning his secretary on 01223 516600.

See and Treat Clinics

Mr Ian Grant who specialises in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery is now offering patients with cosmetic moles/skin tags a 'See and Treat' appointment.

The cost of this service is £450 for up to 3 moles/skin tags (not including histology)
For patient enquires, or if you have any patients that would be suitable for this service, please contact Mr Grant's secretary on 01223 550881, or you can simply send over a referral letter to Cambridge Medical Consultants on our fax line, 01223 847436, although a referral letter is not essential for this service.