Colorectal services
Lingard has an experienced team of colorectal surgeons committed to your care, from diagnosis to treatment of your colorectal condition.
Our surgeons in this specialty offer the latest in diagnosis and treatment of the colon, rectum and anus.
The colorectal team have expertise in the following gastrointestinal conditions:
- colon cancer, colorectal cancer and colon polyps
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease- Chrohn’s Disease and ulcerative collitis
- Diverticulitis and diverticular disease
- motility problems of the colon eg constipation
In addition Lingard Private Colorectal surgeons are skilled in specific techniques:
- Robotic Surgery
- Complex minimally invasive surgery
- Complex multi visceral surgery
- Transanal endoscopic microsurgery and transanal total mesorectal excision
Lingard Private has a full time Stomal Therapy Nurse who is committed to providing individualised care to persons undergoing Ostomy surgery, including pre and post-operative education and management, discharge planning and post discharge follow up care.
Ileostomy
A surgical procedure that makes a temporary or permanent opening called a stoma. The ileum or end of the small intestine is passed through the abdominal wall and stitched into place.
Colostomy
A surgical procedure that brings one end of the large intestine out through the abdominal wall to form a stoma.
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Major Sponsor - STG Conference 2023
Lingard is thrilled to be a major sponsor for the upcoming Selected Topics in Gastroenterology Conference being held in Newcastle next month.