Last updated: 03/06/2025
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7 or fewer Inguinal hernia repair admissions. |
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This information is provided by Mr Darren Smith.
GMC reg: 4528001I undertook my Surgical training in Liverpool, a laparoscopic fellowship at Plymouth and completed a higher research degree at Keele before taking up a my Consultant post. I have been a consultant General and Colorectal surgeon since 2011 and held numerous leadership roles. Currently I am Clinical Director for General Surgery and Wirral University Teaching Hospital as well as Clinical Lead for General Surgery in Cheshire and Merseyside which is one of the largest ICB's in the country. I have a large established practise as well as expertise in minimally invasive surgery for cancer, inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's and UC) and endometriosis, and one of the largest series of Laparoscopic assisted Ileo-caecal resection with Kono- s anastomosis for Crohn's, an emerging surgical technique which is changing the landscape of IBD surgery. I have an interest in complex abdominal wall problems as well as benign anorectal conditions including piles, fissures, pilonidal sinus and fistulas. I also have a large experience in diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy as well as abdominal and inguinal hernias.
General surgery - Colorectal Surgery
Expertise in minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopic) for cancer, Inflammatory bowel disease and endometriosis. Complex abdominal problems Benign anorectal conditions; Piles, fissures, pilonidal sinus disease and fistula Hernias Diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy
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Information about Mr Darren Smith and your procedure.
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7 or fewer private admissions for Inguinal hernia repair. To protect patient anonymity, we cannot provide information on low numbers. |
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Spire Murrayfield Hospital, Wirral
Wirral, CH61 1AU
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