Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Complex GI Centre
Which patients can benefit?
We treat patients who are suffering with complex Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. This also includes patients who have:- Associated nutritional needs
- Gastrointestinal (GI) fistulas
- Gastrointestinal obstruction
Examples of treatments and procedures
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Kono-S Anastomosis
Anastomotic complications can occur more frequently in patients with Crohn's disease. Kono-S anastomosis is a technique where a hand-sewn, end-to-end anastomosis is used to reduce the re-occurrence of these complications.
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Michelassi Isoperistaltic strictureplasty
This bowel-sparing technique can be used instead of a conventional resection. It’s designed to minimise the removal of sections of the small bowel when treating Crohn’s disease.
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Ileo-anal pouch and Barnett Continent Ileal Reservoir
These procedures are used to restore continence to the bowel, following removal of the colon and rectum. An ileo-anal pouch allows the small bowel (ileum) to act in a similar way to the rectum.
Why us?
From Crohn’s disease to and ulcerative colitis, we diagnose and treat all types of complex IBD. A first in the private healthcare sector, our specialist IBD multidisciplinary approach provides tailored treatment and personalised management options. This encompasses all aspects of IBD care, including medical and surgical treatments, specialist nurses, nutritional support, stoma care and expert gastrointestinal radiology.
Meanwhile, our world-renowned consultants and clinical experts hold senior positions in the national, European and global IBD societies, and are actively involved in developing UK and European treatment guidelines, shaping the future of gastrointestinal care.
Our lead consultants
Mr Alastair Windsor
Mr Windsor is Consultant Surgeon considered a leader in the field of colorectal surgery and his clinical practice has a national and international reputation.
Mr Edward Westcott
Mr Westcott is a Consultant General Surgeon, with sub-specialties in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and colorectal cancer. His main areas of practice are colorectal cancer, IBD, hidradenitis supurativa of the groin and perineum, proctology including fistula and hernia surgery.
Mr Malcolm Wilson
Mr Wilson is Lead Clinician for Colorectal Surgery, joint Lead of the Peritoneal Tumour Service and a member of Pelvic Tumour Team at The Christie Private Care in Manchester. He is actively involved in clinical research, and has been published extensively.
Professor James Lindsay
Professor of Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Consultant Gastroenterologist, Professor Lindsay runs the adolescent and adult IBD service at The Royal London Hospital along with a full multidisciplinary team, as well as a private clinic at the London Digestive Centre.
Professor Peter Irving
Prof Irving is internationally renowned as an expert in IBD, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, and leads the IBD service at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital, London where he also runs a large research and clinical trials programme.