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Services

General Surgery

What we do

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides a wide range of general and specialized surgical procedures. Our surgical teams are experts in various areas, including:

  • Bariatric Surgery: A highly specialized service for morbid obesity, offering laparoscopic (keyhole) weight loss surgery for patients who have not succeeded with other weight reduction methods.
  • Breast Care: Our integrated diagnostic unit offers a “one-stop” service for rapid access to examinations and tests to diagnose both benign and malignant breast conditions.
  • Colorectal Surgery: We diagnose and manage conditions of the lower bowel, such as colorectal cancer, hemorrhoids, fistulae, and abscesses. We are leaders in laparoscopic colorectal surgery.
  • General Surgery: We focus on acute abdominal issues, including problems with the appendix, gallbladder, and hernias, with many cases treated using laparoscopic techniques.
  • Pelvic Floor Service: We offer a combined colorectal and gynecology clinic for female patients with mixed fecal and urinary incontinence or other pelvic floor disorders.
  • Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery: Our consultants provide comprehensive care and surgery for benign upper gastrointestinal conditions, including hiatal hernias and anti-reflux issues.
  • Vascular Surgery: This service diagnoses, treats, and manages diseases of the arteries and veins, such as Peripheral Vascular Disease and Venous Disease.

Our teams also include Clinical Nurse Specialists who provide advanced clinical care, education, and research support across our colorectal, vascular, breast, and bariatric services.

Where we are based

Our services are based at Walsall Manor Hospital.

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust Moat Road Walsall West Midlands WS2 9PS

The specific clinic route for your appointment will be provided on your appointment letter.

How to access the service

Referrals to our surgical services are made through your GP or another healthcare professional, such as a dentist or ophthalmologist. Your GP will discuss the reason for the referral with you and, if appropriate, your carer. We work with the NHS e-Referral Service to help you book your new appointment.

Contact us

For general inquiries, the service lead is Mr. S Mirza, Clinical Director for General Surgery.

Secretary: 01922 721172 ext. 7564

Consultants are on-site at the hospital from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, and for weekend ward rounds. Outside of these hours, they can be reached by telephone. Clinics typically run Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with some appointments available on weekends and evenings.

Useful resources

  • Bariatric Surgery and Specialist Weight Management [ADD LINK TO PAGE]
  • Breast Surgery [ADD LINK TO PAGE]
  • Pelvic Floor Services [ADD LINK TO PAGE]
  • Gastroenterology [ADD LINK TO PAGE]
  • Vascular [ADD LINK TO PAGE]