A General and Colorectal Surgeon specialising in fibre-optic sigmoidoscopy and proctoscopy, haemorrhoid injection and treatment, fissure in ano treatment, removal of polyps and rectal biopsy.
Gordon Buchanan is Consultant Colorectal and General Surgeon at Charing Cross and Hammersmith Hospitals, London. He is experienced in carrying out a wide variety of Colorectal and General Surgical procedures.
He graduated from St Thomas' Hospital, London and undertook colorectal and general surgical training in South East England. He also received advanced colorectal training at St Mark's Hospital, Harrow, St Thomas' Hospital, London and Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Canada.
During additional laparoscopic colorectal training fellowships in Colchester and Yeovil, Mr Buchanan undertook laparoscopic appendicectomy and day case laparoscopic cholecystectomy, as well as benign and malignant laparoscopic colorectal resection. He also undertook research at St. Mark's Hospital and Imperial College, London. He has published papers on many aspects of colorectal surgery, in particular investigation of anorectal conditions and fistula-in-ano. He is presently undertaking collaborative research on laparoscopic resection of colorectal cancer.
The London Rectal Clinic at 108 Harley Street
The London Rectal Clinic at 108 Harley Street London provides the highest professional standards of dedicated care within a friendly and reassuring environment. The clinic is dedicated to minimising patient anxiety and all treatment programmes are individually tailored to suit your needs. Members of 108 Harley Street's experienced specialist care team work closely together to ensure maximum peace of mind and minimum delays.
Out-patient
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Consultation
- Proctoscopy
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Rigid sigmoidoscopy
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Haemorrhiod injection
- Haemorrhoid banding
- Rectal biopsy
Day Surgery: Conditions Investigated and Procedures Undertaken
Haemorrhoidectomy
- Fissure – Creams / Botox / Lateral sphincterotomy / Flaps
- Pilonidal sinus – Excision and closure / Rotational flaps
- Anal sepsis and fistula in ano
- Rectal prolapse
- Pruritis ani / faecal soiling
- Excision of anal polyps / lesions / warts
- Colonoscopy – diagnostic and polypectomy
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy
In Patient Colorectal Surgery
- Colon and rectal cancer resection - increasingly laparoscopic assisted surgery
- Diverticular Disease / Diverticulitis
- Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease
In Patient General Surgery
- Laparoscopic appendicectomy
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
- Abdominal hernia repair – increasingly via laparoscope
Payment and costs
Fees for rectal treatments and other procedures undertaken at 108 Harley Street are charged are routinely covered in full by all medical insurers. If surgery is indicated a detailed estimate will be provided for the surgical fees.
Procedures performed in the Day Surgery Centre are subject to a hospital charge as well as the consultant’s fees. These charges have been agreed with all the major UK medical insurance companies, and subject to policy terms and conditions does not affect the out-patient allowance.
Inclusive packages for uninsured patients are available on request. The inclusive package fee covers the cost of surgery, anaesthesia and theatre. Payment is required in advance of operation.
Contact details
108 London Rectal Clinic
108 Harley St
London W1G 7ET
Tel: +44 (0)20 7563 1234
Fax: +44 (0)20 7563 1212
Email: info@108harleystreet.co.uk
Web: Visit the London Rectal Clinic website
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