Upper Gastro Intestinal Surgery (GP information)

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