Colorectal surgery in Nottingham

At The Park Hospital, we offer private colorectal surgery, which deals with repairing damage caused by disorders in the rectum, anus and colon, for patients in Nottingham, Grantham and Newark.

It can also be required in cases of obstruction, injury or ischemia or when blockages are preventing the normal elimination of faeces.

Private colorectal surgery in Nottingham may be offered to those with:

• Colorectal cancer
• Ulcerative colitis
• Crohn’s disease
• Diverticulitis
• Haemorrhoids
• Anal fissures
• Rectal prolapse
• Bowel incontinence

We offer a range of private surgical and non-invasive treatments to treat colorectal and bowel conditions, these include:

• Abdominal surgery for Crohn's Disease
• Anal fistula surgery
• Colonoscopy
• Colostomy, closure of loop
• Haemorrhoidal artery ligation
• Haemorrhoidectomy
• Ileostomy, closure of loop
• Laparoscopic colectomy
• Laparoscopic ileoanal pouch surgery
• Pilonidal sinus surgery
• Reversal of Hartmann's procedure
• Sigmoid colectomy for diverticular disease
• Sigmoidoscopy
• Sphincterotomy, lateral internal
• Stapled Haemorrhoidectomy
• Surgery for pilonidal disease
• Surgery for rectal prolapse

Robotic colorectal surgery with the da Vinci system

We are delighted to be able to offer our patients at The Park Hospital the option of surgery using the da Vinci surgical system, a robotic tool that can lead to better outcomes and a faster recovery.

The da Vinci system facilitates minimally invasive approaches to procedures including colectomy and colon resection. Your surgeon can perform the operation through a few very small incisions, and the technology provides 3D views of the surgical area magnified to 10 times what the human eye sees. This helps us to be more precise and accurate. The robotic arms of the da Vinci also enhance precision, as they offer a greater range of movement than human hands and wrists.

Robotic procedures can be used to treat several conditions including colorectal cancer. The da Vinci robot does not treat your cancer, rather it helps your surgeon to be as precise and accurate as possible. The benefits include lower risk of complications, faster recovery, and better long-term outcomes. 

Private Rafaelo® procedure in Nottingham

The Rafaelo® procedure utilises safe and reliable radio frequency technology to reduce, and in most cases, eliminate the common symptoms of internal haemorrhoids.

The procedure is carried out in our Endoscopy Department under local anaesthetic (and a mild sedative if required)  and takes no longer than 15 minutes.

Radio frequency energy will be applied with the use of an anoscope to each haemorrhoid which will reduce the blood flow to it, thus making it shrink and disappear.

It is recommended for all grades of internal haemorrhoids, however some grade 4 haemorrhoids may only be reduced and not completely removed.

Benefits of the private Rafaelo® procedure

• Minimally invasive
• A day case procedure and does not require an overnight stay
• Performed using local anaesthetic
• Usually takes no longer than 15 minutes
• Relieves symptoms immediately
• Minimal post-operative after-care and recovery time
• Patients can return to their daily activities straight away
• Can be used to treat all grades of internal haemorrhoids

Payment Options

Accessing private healthcare is easy, whether you choose to pay directly or use private medical insurance.

If you are paying for yourself, we can usually offer an upfront cost which you can then choose to pay in full or access one of our easy payment options.

If you have insurance, we can arrange direct settlement with your insurance provider, although you should check in advance to see if your treatment is covered. For more information, visit our private medical insurance page.