Personal profile
He then undertook a 6 month Ethicon Fellowship in Laparoscopic (keyhole) Colorectal Surgery at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. His practice includes all aspects of general and colorectal surgery and since his appointment at the Royal Bolton Hospital he has developed a practice in laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease.
He has also developed a practice in the management of rectal polyp surgery through the newly developed TAMIS (trans-anal minimally invasive surgery) technique. His other areas of interest and practice include laparoscopy, management of anorectal disorders (haemorrhoids, fissure and fistula) and endoscopy (gastroscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy).
In addition, he is an active member of the multidisciplinary team for the management of colorectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease. He is actively involved in surgical training, clinical audit and research. He is married with 3 children and enjoys an active lifestyle. In his free time he enjoys running, going to the gym, playing squash and skiing.