Gastroenterology

The content of this video is aimed to have interest for both beginners and experts. To the majority who still find the technique challenging, we offer it in the hope of illuminating some of the apparent mysteries involved in achieving complete, comfortable and safe colonoscopy. For those who feel they have mastered the technique, we hope there will be further understanding or enjoyment in some of the background materials we present and in being able to see other experts in action.

The content of this video is aimed to have interest for both beginners and experts. To the majority who still find the technique challenging, we offer it in the hope of illuminating some of the apparent mysteries involved in achieving complete, comfortable and safe colonoscopy. For those who feel they have mastered the technique, we hope there will be further understanding or enjoyment in some of the background materials we present and in being able to see other experts in action.

This video contains two major programmes on Polypectomy. First, Dr Brian Saunders’ ‘Polypectomy and Electrosurgery Techniques’ guides you through preparing for polypectomy, metaplastic polyps, electrosurgery, small polyps, cold snare technique, large stalked polyps, the mechanics of endoloop and the clipping device, and large sessile polyps. Meanwhile Dr Christopher Williams explores the world of polyps in ‘Polypectomy Principles’, looking at electrosurgical methods, scope and accessory control, …

This video contains two major programmes on Polypectomy. First, Dr Brian Saunders’ ‘Polypectomy and Electrosurgery Techniques’ guides you through preparing for polypectomy, metaplastic polyps, electrosurgery, small polyps, cold snare technique, large stalked polyps, the mechanics of endoloop and the clipping device, and large sessile polyps. Meanwhile Dr Christopher Williams explores the world of polyps in ‘Polypectomy Principles’, looking at electrosurgical methods, scope and accessory control, …

Adam Haycock manages all aspects of gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary disorders as well as the care of acute general medical patients at all three trust sites; St Mark’s, Central Middlesex and Northwick Park Hospitals. His particular research interest is on improving the quality of endoscopic training. Dr Haycock graduated from St Mary’s Hospital (Imperial College) in 1999 and was a specialist registrar in the North West Thames region. He completed an MD at St Mark’s hospital in 2010 on …

Dr Adam Humphries is a luminal gastroenterologist and specialist endoscopist. He is the clinical lead for endoscopy and his specialist interests include diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, bowel cancer screening endoscopy, video capsule endoscopy, double-balloon enteroscopy and inflammatory bowel disease. Dr Humphries also leads the small bowel endoscopy service at St Mark’s Hospital, a national referral centre and one of only a few sites in the UK that provides double-balloon enteroscopy for …

Ana Wilson’s specialist interests include early diagnosis, prevention and treatment of pre-cancerous lesions and cancer, through colonoscopy, in patients with inflammatory bowel disease and those at increased risk of developing colorectal cancer. Dr Wilson specialises in advanced endoscopic imaging and complex therapeutic endoscopy including endoscopic mucosal resection, stricture dilation, stent insertion, treatment of bleeding lesions and duodenal polypectomy with access to a regular general …

Andrew Latchford’s research interests include the study of desmoid disease and duodenal cancer in patients with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP).

Ayesha Akbar joined the St Mark’s consultant physician staff in 2010. Her clinical interests include general gastroenterology with a focus in inflammatory bowel disease. She also has an interest in abdominal pain and irritable bowel syndrome, especially in the overlap cases with inflammatory bowel disease, and sits on the British Society of Gastroenterology Neurogastroenterology committee. She is involved in service development including setting up a community gastroenterology service with the …

My career has been dedicated to the prevention of bowel cancer and other abdominal or pelvic disorders. World class training, research and clinical experience have helped me to develop imaging pathways for early and accurate diagnosis, avoiding unnecessary delays in finding or excluding disease. I am passionate about improving people’s understanding of imaging for diagnosis and improving their access to state-of-the art technology. The majority of scans are painless and harmless but their …