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Mr Sanjaya Wijeyekoon, Colorectal Surgeon
MB BS. MA. MSc. MRCS. FRCS
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Colorectal surgery
General surgical; Colorectal and Aesthetic treatments
Ain3 - , Anal surgery, Bowel cancer, Colonoscopy, Colorectal (bowel) cancer, Colorectal cancer, Complex abdominal wall reconstructionsView all, Constipation, Crohn's disease, Diverticular disease, Fissure-in-ano, General colorectal surgery, Haemorrhoids, fistuale and rectal disorders, Hernias, lumps and general surgery, Inflammatory bowel disease, Intestinal failure, Irritable bowel syndrome, Laparoscopic colorectal surgery, Laparoscopic surgery, Pilonidal disease, Pilonidal sinuses, Rafaelo, Rectal disorders (e.g. haemorrhoids, fissures, fistulae), Ulcerative colitisView fewer
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General surgery
Acute abdomen pain, Aesthetic medicine , Ain3, Anal cancer, Colitis, Colonoscopy, ColoproctologyView all, Colorectal surgery, Crohn's disease, Endometriosis, Hernias, lumps and general surgery, Laparoscopic surgery, Laser treatment, Lumps, bumps and hernias, Piles, Pilonidal sinus surgery, Pilonidal sinus treatments, Skin lesions, Squamous dysplasia, Trans anal surgery, Transanal hemorrhoidal dearterialization (THD) haemorrhoidectomyView fewer
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Consultant Surgeon
Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland
Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland
International Anal Neoplasia Society
The Royal College of Surgeons of England
Pelvic Floor Society
British Hernia Society
United Kingdom Academy of Aesthetics Practitioners (UKAAP)
British Medical Laser Association ( BMLA)
Mr. Wijeyekoon is a Specialist Laparoscopic Colorectal and General Surgeon based at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital. He trained at the Universities of Cambridge and London with qualifications and research degrees from the University of Cambridge, St Bartholomew's and London School of Medicine and Dentistry, the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and the London School of Economics. In 1999 he was awarded a Department of Health Research Fellowship, based at the Clinical Effectiveness Unit of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. He was the principal investigator for the United Kingdom National Liver Transplant Audit for over two years. He has represented the Royal of College of Surgeons of England in an expert advisory capacity with several national health regulatory organisations including the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.
Prior to taking up his appointment in Bournemouth, Mr. Wijeyekoon held Consultant positions for over four years starting at the Academic Surgical Unit of the Royal London Hospital and then Homerton University Hospital, London.
His operative results are published by the Association of Coloproctology Great Britain and Ireland. He has a wide range of experience in the management of colorectal and anal cancer, endometriosis, inflammatory bowel and diverticular disease, coloproctological conditions (fissure, fistula and haemorrhoids), and general surgery (hernia, complex abdominal wall reconstruction). He is a JAG accredited endoscopist and trainer.
His unique training and experience includes treating officials and athletes with colorectal and general surgical conditions at the 2012 London Olympic and Para-Olympic Games. He was the designated colorectal surgeon for the British Society of Gynaecological Endoscopy (BSGE) designated Homerton Endometriosis Centre.
Mr. Wijeyekoon's particular specialist expertise is in the treatment of complex skin pre-cancer ( squamous dysplasia/ AIN3) including laser therapy. He is the Dorset lead for High Resolution Anoscopy and offers a full range of cosmetic and medical treatments.
What are the most common symptoms that your patients tend to present with?
It depends on what area they're seeing me about. I see general, surgical and colorectal patients.
Colorectal patients could be any variety of things from presenting with cancer to simple rectal bleeding to pain.
On the general surgical side, it could be hernias and abdominal pain. A really very wide variety of things.
The third area, my specialist area, the squamous dysplasia of the perineum, AIN3, which I do a lot of work on. Those individuals usually come in via other consultants or other trusts in a tertiary capacity.
They have an established diagnosis, and so the symptoms themselves are not the main issue. It's just how to manage them then.
What treatments are you able to offer your patients?
For colorectal conditions, a whole range of treatments including sort of endoscopic treatments, laparoscopic treatments, keyhole surgery, open surgery, forward referral to allied health professionals and specialist nurses. So, the whole gamut of treatment for colorectal surgery.
In general surgery, I pretty much see and treat all the conditions that I encounter. For example, hernia, lumps, et cetera.
For AIN3, I offer a specialist service assessment in the context of an MDT. The specific skill I have is laser ablation treatment for this. I'm the only other person outside London who offers laser ablation for AIN3 in the UK.
Can you tell us a little bit more about your subspecialist interests?
AIN3 is just a generic term that people use for precancerous changes in the perineal region. It can involve the anal canal, the region around it, the vulva, the vagina. There is an overlap between gynecology and colorectal surgery.
It's an evolving field. I was part of the team which developed the first national tertiary referral center for this condition. We were receiving patients from throughout the UK and some from Europe as well. Two-and-a-half years ago, I took the position up in Bournemouth. There is no service in Southern England. I've set it up here.
As a consequence, I get a lot of complex patients referred nationally and also internationally on the private side for assessment and treatment of AIN3. On the private side, I believe I'm still the only person in the UK to really providing private treatment for this.
General Surgery
Hernia Surgery
Colo-proctology
Endoscopy
High Resolution Anoscopy
Aesthetic Medicine
Pilonidal Sinus Surgery
Who has recommended Mr Sanjaya Wijeyekoon?
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Recommended on 06/10/2016
Recommended colorectal surgeon
Recommended on 08/01/2018
Mr S Wijeyekoon is an excellent, skilled and caring clinician whose dedication to his patients is second to none. I am delighted to recommend him.
Who has Mr Sanjaya Wijeyekoon recommended?
Dr Johannes Radvan, Cardiology, General (internal) medicine
Recommended on 30/09/2017
Dr Johannes Radvan is a competent individual in his area of expertise. He's very patient centered. He's very pleasant and nice to work with. I wouldn't hesitate seeing him myself as a patient. This is the probably the best recommendation I can give. One can expect a very thorough, holistic service from Dr Radvan. I've had personal experience and hence the reason for the recommendation.
Dr David Feuer, Palliative medicine
Recommended on 30/09/2017
Dr David Feuer is a competent individual in his area of expertise. He's very patient centered. He's very pleasant and nice to work with. I wouldn't hesitate seeing him myself as a patient. This is the probably the best recommendation I can give. One can expect a very thorough, holistic service from Dr Feuer. I've had personal experience and hence the reason for the recommendation.
Mr Adam Rosenthal, Gynaecology, Obstetrics & gynaecology
Recommended on 30/09/2017
Mr Adam Rosenthal is a competent individual in his area of expertise. He's very patient centered. He's very pleasant and nice to work with. I wouldn't hesitate seeing him myself as a patient. This is the probably the best recommendation I can give. One can expect a very thorough, holistic service from Mr Rosenthal. I've had personal experience and hence the reason for the recommendation.
Mr Satya Bhattacharya, General surgery, Hepato-biliary surgery
Recommended on 30/09/2017
Mr Satya Bhattacharya is a competent individual in his area of expertise. He's very patient centered. He's very pleasant and nice to work with. I wouldn't hesitate seeing him myself as a patient. This is the probably the best recommendation I can give. One can expect a very thorough, holistic service from Mr Bhattacharya. I've had personal experience and hence the reason for the recommendation.
Mr Christopher Chan, Colorectal surgery, General surgery
Recommended on 30/09/2017
Mr Christopher Chan is a competent individual in his area of expertise. He's very patient centered. He's very pleasant and nice to work with. I wouldn't hesitate seeing him myself as a patient. This is the probably the best recommendation I can give. One can expect a very thorough, holistic service from Mr Chan. I've had personal experience and hence the reason for the recommendation.
Dr Bhathiya Wijeyekoon, General (internal) medicine, Rheumatology
Recommended on 01/10/2017
Dr Bhathiya Wijeyekoon is a competent individual in his area of expertise. He's very patient centered. He's very pleasant and nice to work with. I wouldn't hesitate seeing him myself as a patient. This is the probably the best recommendation I can give. One can expect a very thorough, holistic service from Dr Wijeyekoon. I've had personal experience and hence the reason for the recommendation.
Dr Debi Ray, Paediatrics
Recommended on 01/10/2017
Dr Debi Ray is a competent individual in her area of expertise. She's very patient centered. She's very pleasant and nice to work with. I wouldn't hesitate seeing her myself as a patient. This is the probably the best recommendation I can give. One can expect a very thorough, holistic service from Dr Ray. I've had personal experience and hence the reason for the recommendation.
Mr Raj Ragoowansi, Plastic & reconstructive surgery
Recommended on 01/10/2017
Mr Raj Ragoowansi is a competent individual in his area of expertise. He's very patient centered. He's very pleasant and nice to work with. I wouldn't hesitate seeing him myself as a patient. This is the probably the best recommendation I can give. One can expect a very thorough, holistic service from Mr Ragoowansi. I've had personal experience and hence the reason for the recommendation.
Mr Christian Barnick, Obstetrics & gynaecology
Recommended on 01/10/2017
Mr Christian Barnick is a competent individual in his area of expertise. He's very patient centered. He's very pleasant and nice to work with. I wouldn't hesitate seeing him myself as a patient. This is the probably the best recommendation I can give. One can expect a very thorough, holistic service from Mr Barnick. I've had personal experience and hence the reason for the recommendation.
Prof. Brian Davidson, General surgery, Hepato-biliary surgery, Transplant surgery, Upper GI surgery
Recommended on 01/10/2017
Prof. Brian Davidson is a competent individual in his area of expertise. He's very patient centered. He's very pleasant and nice to work with. I wouldn't hesitate seeing him myself as a patient. This is the probably the best recommendation I can give. One can expect a very thorough, holistic service from Prof. Davidson. I've had personal experience and hence the reason for the recommendation.
