Mr Shashank Gurjar, Laparoscopic Colorectal & General Surgeon
Mr Shashank Gurjar
Laparoscopic Colorectal & General Surgeon
Mr Shashank Gurjar MA(Hons), MBBS, MSc (Surgical Sciences), FRCS (Gen Surg), Diploma in Medical Education
Laparoscopic Colorectal & General Surgeon
Mr Shashank Gurjar
Laparoscopic Colorectal & General Surgeon MA(Hons), MBBS, MSc (Surgical Sciences), FRCS (Gen Surg), Diploma in Medical Education
Mr Gurjar is a recommended Laparoscopic Colorectal & General Surgeon
Areas of expertise
- Colonic surgery (bowel cancer, diverticular disease)
- Coloproctology (haemorrhoids, fistulas & fissures)
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Keyhole abdominal hernia surgery
- Pelvic floor dysfunction
Recommendations for Mr Gurjar
These recommendations are for information purposes only. Doctors providing recommendations do so in good faith and are not responsible for clinical outcomes.
Recommended by:
byDr Sahadev Swain, GP
❝Recommended Colorectal Surgeon❞
byMr Aruna Munasinghe, Consultant Upper GI, Bariatric and General Surgeon
❝Mr Gurjar is excellent colleague who has is very experienced, knowledgeable and is a talented surgeon. He treats his patients to very high standard and would recommend him as a Colorectal and General Surgeon to anyone. Would be happy for him to treat a member of my family.❞
byMr Shahab Siddiqi, Consultant Colorectal Surgeon
❝Mr Shashank Gurjar is a senior surgeon of repute. He has an amazing breadth and depth of knowledge. I regularly would consult with him for a second opinion and would have no hesitation in recommending him.❞
byDr Shameer Mehta, Consultant Gastroenterologist
❝Mr Gurjar is an excellent surgeon who provides fantastic care for his patients. I have found him to be a reliable colleague who always puts his patients first. Highly recommended.❞
byDr Mani Naghibi, Consultant Gastroenterologist
❝Highly respected for patient communication and surgery, including laparoscopic and pelvic floor. Would recommend for general surgery and colorectal. Trusted colleague.❞
byDr Farooq Rahman, Consultant Gastroenterologist
❝Mr Gurjar is an excellent general and colorectal surgeon and colleague. His pleasant manner and attention to detail are particular attributes.❞
by Dr Laith Al-Rubaiy, Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist
❝It is pleasure to work with Mr Gurjar. He is an excellent surgeon and all my referred patients spoke highly of him. He is very compassionate, knowledgeable, and well liked by staff and patients alike.❞
by Mr Chetan Bhan, General and Colorectal Surgeon
❝Excellent colorectal cancer surgeon❞
byMr Aruna Munasinghe, Consultant Upper GI, Bariatric and General Surgeon
❝Mr Gurjar is excellent colleague who has is very experienced, knowledgeable and is a talented surgeon. He treats his patients to very high standard and would recommend him as a Colorectal and General Surgeon to anyone. Would be happy for him to treat a member of my family.❞
byMr Shahab Siddiqi, Consultant Colorectal Surgeon
❝Mr Shashank Gurjar is a senior surgeon of repute. He has an amazing breadth and depth of knowledge. I regularly would consult with him for a second opinion and would have no hesitation in recommending him.❞
byDr Shameer Mehta, Consultant Gastroenterologist
❝Mr Gurjar is an excellent surgeon who provides fantastic care for his patients. I have found him to be a reliable colleague who always puts his patients first. Highly recommended.❞
byDr Mani Naghibi, Consultant Gastroenterologist
❝Highly respected for patient communication and surgery, including laparoscopic and pelvic floor. Would recommend for general surgery and colorectal. Trusted colleague.❞
byDr Farooq Rahman, Consultant Gastroenterologist
❝Mr Gurjar is an excellent general and colorectal surgeon and colleague. His pleasant manner and attention to detail are particular attributes.❞
by Dr Laith Al-Rubaiy, Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist
❝It is pleasure to work with Mr Gurjar. He is an excellent surgeon and all my referred patients spoke highly of him. He is very compassionate, knowledgeable, and well liked by staff and patients alike.❞
by Mr Chetan Bhan, General and Colorectal Surgeon
❝Excellent colorectal cancer surgeon❞
Make an appointment
Address
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Devonshire Diagnostic Centre
16 Devonshire Street, Marylebone, London, W1G 7AF
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The Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street, London, W1G 8BJ
Luton And Dunstable University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Lewsey Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0DZ
About Mr Shashank Gurjar
GMC number: 4448459
Year qualified: 1997
Place of primary qualification: University of London
I am a full-time consultant surgeon at the Luton & Dunstable Hospital (NHS) where I have a specialist interest in colorectal and emergency general surgery.
My areas of expertise include colorectal cancer, diverticular disease, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) surgery (Crohn's disease & Ulcerative Colitis), open and keyhole abdominal hernia repair, anal fissure management, fistula surgery (including fistula laser surgery), open and keyhole bowel cancer surgery and complex colorectal surgery. He is also an accredited endoscopist. I also offer surgical treatment options for haemorrhoids including THD and Rafaelo procedure.
My specialist training in pelvic floor dysfunction allows me to offer patients appropriate surgery for rectal prolapse and effective management of evacuatory disorders. I have an active private practice.
I qualified in medicine from St Mary's Hospital, London in 1997 and then completed basic surgical training in the King's College surgical rotation. I did my research at the Royal Free Hospital and University College, London. I underwent specialist surgical training (colorectal surgery) in the South East Thames region. I completed my training with a senior post- Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) fellowship in Pelvic Floor surgery at John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford.
I have an interest in clinical surgery and pelvic floor dysfunction, and have published papers in peer-reviewed journals on topics such as ‘Mesorectal thickness as a marker of difficulty in laparoscopic rectal surgery’ and patient safety matters. I am a member of the Britsh Medical Association, American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, European Society of Coloproctology, Association of Surgeons GB and Ireland and Association of Coloproctology of GB and Ireland. I actively train young surgeons in keyhole surgery, as well as teaching medical students attached to Luton and Dunstable Hospital.
I enjoy sport, especially football, cricket, tennis and golf. I have a passion for travel, and enjoy scuba-diving. I am also fond of reading, whether medical literature or current affairs.
Areas of expertise
- Abscess (incision and drainage)
- Appendicectomy
- Colonic surgery (bowel cancer, diverticular disease)
- Coloproctology (haemorrhoids, fistulas & fissures)
- Colorectal cancer
- Colorectal surgery
- Complex colorectal surgery
- Crohn’s disease
- Dermatology
- Diverticular disease
- Emergency general surgery
- Evacuatory disorders
- General surgery
- Hernia repair
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Keyhole abdominal hernia surgery
- Minimally invasive procedures
- Pelvic floor dysfunction
- Pelvic floor surgery
- Rectal prolapse
- Surgical oncology
- Ulcerative colitis
Frequently asked questions
What are the common symptoms that your patients tend to present with?
I'm a colorectal and general surgeon, so most of the patients who come to me are patients with common coloproctology problems, such as rectal bleeding or haemorrhoids, fissure and fistulas. These form the significant bulk of my practice.
The other common condition that I see are hernias of the abdominal wall. These are patients with inguinal hernias, femoral hernias, umbilical hernias, epigastric hernias or incisional hernias. I offer a keyhole repair of most of these types of hernias as well as open repair if required.
I also manage patients with diverticular disease and inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn's and ulcerative colitis.
I also see colorectal cancer patients.
What are the treatments that you're able to offer your patients?
If we look at hernias, I can offer them both keyhole and open repairs. My preferred option is the keyhole approach for inguinal, femoral and umbilical hernias where required. I tend to use the totally extraperitoneal technique, although I do offer the TAPP technique which is the transabdominal approach.
In terms of haemorrhoids, there are a number of options available, including the old-fashioned open Ligasure technique or the THD (transanal hemorrhoidal dearterialization) repair. Nowadays I use the Rafaelo technique.
In terms of fistulas, I offer a range of treatments, including seton placement, lay open, the LIFT technique and also the laser fistula technique which we've been doing for the last 18 months.
In terms of cancer and diverticular disease, I can offer dissections, both keyhole and open, and it all depends on what's required. I have done a couple of pouch cases where we take out the whole of the colon and create an ileal pouch or on patients whose disease requires the removal of the whole colon.
What are your areas of sub-specialist interest?
I trained as a pelvic floor specialist, having done a fellowship in Oxford. That's an area that I do offer, for usually women, who tend to present with problems such as obstructive defecation as a consequence of childbirth in their younger years. These are patients who have difficulty in evacuating their bowels. I can offer them an understanding of how to best approach this problem.
In terms of treatments, they tend to be conservative, while there are a few patients who require surgery. In the instance where a patient requires surgery, I do offer surgical treatments using laparoscopic techniques. Alternatively, I can offer local hernial repairs for prolapse such as the Delorme's procedure.
Professional memberships
Articles by Mr Shashank Gurjar
PTU-199 A regional assessment of perineal wound complications after abdomino-perineal excision of the rectum
Abdominal actinomycosis after laparoscopic cholecystectomy: an uncommon presentation of an uncommon problem
General surgical adverse events in a UK district general hospital-lessons to learn.
Physiology: evacuation, pelvic floor and continence mechanisms
An unusual gall-bladder polyp - site of metastatic renal cell carcinoma: a case report
Small intestinal strictures as a complication of mesenteric vessel thrombosis: two case reports
Morning or afternoon emergency list? Effects on service provision and training.
Outpatient general surgical follow-up: are we using this resource effectively?
Mycotic aneurysm of the posterior tibial artery – a rare complication of bacterial endocarditis: a case report
Ileo-anal pouch necrosis secondary to small bowel volvulus: A case report.
Indwelling trans-anastomotic rectal tubes in colorectal surgery: a survey of usage in UK and Ireland.
Other specialists recommended by Mr Gurjar
Mr Aruna Munasinghe, Consultant Upper GI, Bariatric and General Surgeon
❝Aruna is an experienced and dedicated Upper GI and Bariatric surgeon. He offers a wealth of expertise with regards gall bladder conditions and obesity surgery. He has a pleasant, affable manner and shows real compassion for his patients. He demonstrates competence in both clinical and practical aspects of his role. I have no hesitation in recommending him for diagnosis and surgical management of upper GI conditions, upper GI endoscopy and the appropriate management of bariatric patients.❞
Dr Shameer Mehta, Consultant Gastroenterologist
❝Dr Shameer Mehta demonstrates sound clinical acumen, has a very reassuring approach to patients and is very trustworthy in his opinions. He is an excellent colleague and a very good gastroenterologist.❞
Dr Farooq Rahman, Consultant Gastroenterologist
❝An excellent colleague with great endoscopic skillset. Has the ability to approach complex gastroenterological problems in an intuitive manner. Very affable and pleasant approach to patients.❞
Mr Shahab Siddiqi, Consultant Colorectal Surgeon
❝Highly competent colorectal surgeon with a excellent technical skills. Can be relied upon to solve complex problems. Very trustworthy.❞
Dr Mani Naghibi, Consultant Gastroenterologist
❝Very good gastroenterologist - complete and holistic approach❞
Mr Chetan Bhan, General and Colorectal Surgeon
❝Mr Bhan is a competent colorectal colleague. I have worked with him for several years and performed complex colorectal resections together. He shows excellent technical surgical abilities and is always very approachable towards his patients. I would have no hesitation in recommending him to a friend.❞
Dr Laith Al-Rubaiy, Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist
❝Laith is a competent, dedicated and experienced gastroenterologistt to whom I regularly turn for referral of patients needing specialist gastroenterological input. He is efficient and gets on with sorting the patient issues out in a systematic way. I have no hesitation in recommending him.❞
Dr Natalie Phillips, Consultant Gastroenterologist and HPB physician
❝Natalie demonstrates excellent clinical skills and management of complex gastroenterological issues. Patients are always extremely satisfied with her approach.❞
Dr Matthew Johnson, Gastroenterologist
❝Dr Matt Johnson is a gastroenterologist who specialises in constipation related issues and inflammatory bowel disease.❞
Mr Christopher Cunningham, General Surgeon
❝Mr Christopher Cunningham is a colorectal surgeon who is very well-known. He is someone I would recommend.❞
Pooja Khanna,
❝Dr Pooja Khanna is someone I would recommend in terms of her manner with patients and her approachability.❞
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❝Mr Rakesh Bhardwaj is an excellent colorectal surgeon who I would definitely vouch for.❞
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❝Mr Pankaj Gandhi is a colorectal surgeon I would recommend.❞
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