Obesity • Weight loss surgery • Bariatric surgery • Gastric band • Gastric bypass • Sleeve gastrectomy • Gastric balloon • Laparoscopic surgery • Minimally invasive surgery • Keyhole surgery • Acid reflux • Anti-reflux surgery • Hiatus hernia surgery • Fundoplication • Gallstones • Gall bladder • Cholecystectomy • Bile leakage • Bile duct injury • Hernia • Cancer of the oesophagus • Oesophagectomy • Cancer of the stomach • Gastrectomy • Achalasia ̶...

Management of benign and malignant rectal lesions, with special interest in laparoscopic and minimally invasive procedures. Mr Smith has a wealth of competencies, with specific clinical interest in: • Management of non-variceal upper gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding • Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube insertion • Colonoscopic polypectomy • Banding of haemorrhoids • Argon beam photocoagulation • Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) for colonic polyps

All aspects of the management and provision of upper gastro-intestinal surgery and disease, including: • Oesophageal and gastric (stomach) cancer • Antireflux surgery, including LINX and other novel/new devices • Achalasia • GIST • Peptic ulcer • Perforation, including iatrogenic injuries to oesophagus and stomach • Benign biliary disease (gallstones/cholecystectomy) • Endoscopy • Bariatric surgery, bypass, sleeve, gastric band • General surgery and abdominal trauma

Laparoscopic and open surgery for: 1. Groin and abdominal wall herniae 2. Gallstones – cholecystectomy and bile duct exploration 3. Hiatus hernia surgery for acid reflux 4. Cancer of the oesophagus and stomach 5. Oesophageal disorders such as achalasia, Barrett’s oesophagus 6. Upper GI endoscopy 7. Abdominal trauma 8. Abdominal emergencies, e.g. perforated acute appendicitis, peritonitis, etc. I am a member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL).

Laparoscopic and open surgery for hernias, including groin (inguinal and femoral) hernia, incisional hernia, umbilical hernia • Laparoscopic and open cholecystectomy • Diagnostic laparoscopy • Laparoscopic surgery for hiatus hernia and gastro-oesophageal reflux • Emergency abdominal surgery: peptic ulcer disease, appendicectomy, bowel obstruction, bowel perforation, acute cholecystitis, peritonitis, pancreatitis and trauma • Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (gastroscopy) • Cardiff University Bond Solon (Civil) Expert Witness Certificate holder &#...

I am a Consultant Bariatric and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon with expertise in: • Weight loss surgery • Bariatric surgery • Upper gastrointestinal surgery • General surgery • Laparoscopic surgery • Obesity management • Complications of bariatric surgery • Gastric bypass • Sleeve gastrectomy • Postoperative complications • Anastomotic leak • Internal hernia • Bowel obstruction • Gallstone disease • Pancreatitis • Weight loss injections

Laparoscopic surgery: laparoscopic cholecystectomy, diagnostic laparoscopy, laparoscopic antireflux surgery, laparoscopic appendicectomy • Abdominal wall & groin hernias, including inguinal, femoral & incisional hernias • Oesophageal & gastric cancer: investigation & treatment, including radical surgery • Emergency general surgery, including trauma, bowel perforation, peptic ulcer disease, gastrointestinal bleeding, acute pancreatitis • Diagnostic & therapeutic endoscopy, including gastroscopy Additional email: louiserussell69@hotmai