Upper Gastro Intestinal Surgery (GP information)

Introduction

The Upper GI surgical unit at Luton and Dunstable University Hospital is internationally recognised for research and clinical outcomes in treating benign and cancerous diseases of the Oesophagus, Stomach, Liver, Gall Bladder, Common Bile Duct and Pancreas. The unit provides a patient-centred multidisciplinary approach utilising the most recent evidence in medicine, innovative technology and progressive treatment options for complex Upper Gastrointestinal Disease. Using the superior diagnostic and treatment modalities, our highly specialised surgical team led by seven consultants provides patients with a thorough evaluation, accurate diagnosis and optimum treatment plan tailored to their requirements with an integrated team approach. We have also pioneered laparoscopic (key-hole) surgery and the majority of the surgeries performed in our unit are by laparoscopic approach.

Luton and Dunstable University Hospital’s Upper GI division has pioneered laparoscopic and other minimally invasive techniques for the diagnosis and treatment of Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease, Barrett’s oesophagus, Hiatus Hernia, Oesophageal Strictures, Peptic Ulcer Disease, Gall Stones, Common Bile Duct Stones, Bile Duct Strictures and Pancreatitis. We also provide multidisciplinary management of cancers arising from the Oesophagus, Stomach, Liver, Gall Bladder, Liver and Pancreas.

Luton and Dunstable University Hospital’s Upper GI Division also happens to be a Tier 3 & Tier 4 tertiary referral centre for bariatric surgery in the East of England. We have one of the highest volumes and best outcomes of obesity surgery led by a team of specialised and skilful surgeons with support from bariatric anaesthetists, physicians, nutritionists and psychologists.

Some of the conditions treated at our unit are:

Gall bladder and Common Bile Duct

  • Gallstone
  • Cholecystitis (inflammation)
  • Common Bile Duct Stones
  • Cancer

Stomach and Oesophagus

  • Indigestion/ Acid Reflux/ Oesophagitis / Gastritis
  • Ulcers
  • Hiatus Hernia
  • Diaphragmatic hernias
  • Achalasia
  • Cancer

Duodenum

  • Duodenitis (Inflammation)
  • Ulcers
  • Liver
  • Cysts
  • Cancer

Pancreas

  • Pancreatitis
  • Cancer

Hernias

  • Inguinal
  • Femoral
  • Spigelian
  • Incisional

Spleen

  • Cysts
  • Haematological conditions

Referral Process

Referrals can be made via E-RS or by letter directly addressed to:

Out Patients Booking Dept Luton & Dunstable University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Lewsey Road, Luton LU4 0DZ

Procedures Provided

Procedures undertaken in our Unit include the following:

  • All Upper GI surgery – Laparoscopic and open
  • Bariatric Surgery

Clinics

Clinic Name: Upper GI surgery
Clinic Type: Adult

Mr. Jain – Wednesday AM (alternate)

Mr. Whitelaw – Thursday PM

Mr. Jambulingam – Monday PM (alternate)

Mr.Al-Taan – Tuesday PM

Mr. Rashid – Wednesday AM (alternate), Monday PM (alternate)

Mr. Jambulingam /Mr. Rashid – Monday PM oncology clinic

Mr. Adil – Tuesday PM (General), Thursday PM (Bariatric)

CNS Team:
Oncology Specialist Nurses: Wendy Shearsmith – Monday PM

Links to tertiary centres:
Established links with Watford Hospital and the Royal Free Hospital London

Patient Information Leaflets

Clinicians - Consultants/Specialist Nurses

Luton & Dunstable University Hospital

Upper Gastro Intestinal Surgery

Md Tanveer Adil Consultant General, Upper GI & Bariatric Surgeon
Mr Vigyan Jain Consultant
Mr Omer Al-Taan Consultant
Mr Farhan Rashid Consultant
Mr Periyathambi Jambulingham MDT & SMDTM Lead

Useful Contacts

Bedford Hospital
General Manager David Cox
David.Cox@ldh.nhs.uk
Luton & Dunstable University Hospital
General Manager David Cox
David.Cox@ldh.nhs.uk
Outpatients booking department: 01582 561385
PALS (for patient specific enquiries) 01582 491 166
PALS@ldh.nhs.uk
Clinical Director Mr P S Jambulingam
Periyathambi.Jambulingam@ldh.nhs.uk
Switchboard 01582 491166
On-call bleep - 363
Clinic reception contact no: Zone C - 01582 497343, Zone U - 01582 492047
Urgent issue contact no: Via switchboard - 01582 491166
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