Mr Francis D'souza

General & Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgeon

Meet Mr Francis D'souza is a highly trained General and Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgeon, renowned for his expertise and dedication to patient care. Serving as a Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon at the Heatherwood and Wexham Park Hospital NHS Trust since 2010, he brings a wealth of experience to his practice.

Mr D'souza's extensive training has taken him across various regions, including the Mersey Region and the South West Region. His academic achievements include the award of an MPhil for his groundbreaking research in molecular biology, focusing on early cytogenetic changes and the effects of bile acids in Barrett's oesophagus.

Following the completion of his surgical training, Mr D'souza further honed his skills during an Advanced Colorectal Fellowship at prestigious institutions such as UCLH (London) and The Guys and St Thomas' Hospital in London. He is duly recognised on the UK Specialist Register and holds full accreditation as a specialist in General and Colorectal Surgery.

Mr D'souza's areas of expertise encompass both General Surgery and Laparoscopic (keyhole) Colorectal Surgery. He offers a comprehensive range of treatments, including:

General Surgery:

- Laparoscopic and Open Hernia Repair (including inguinal, femoral, para-umbilical, and incisional hernias)

- Laparoscopic/open surgery for Gallbladder disease

- Management of abdominal emergencies such as appendicitis, diverticulitis, cholecystitis (Gall bladder infection), pancreatitis, obstructed/strangulated hernias, gastrointestinal bleeding, and bowel obstruction.

Colorectal Surgery:

- Anal fissure/Anal fistula

- Management of enterocutaneous fistulas

- Pilonidal sinus

- Colitis (Crohn's disease/Ulcerative Colitis)

- Colon Cancer

- Rectal Cancer (sphincter Preserving surgery and Extralevator Abdominoperineal Resection and pelvic reconstruction)

- Diverticular Disease

- Gastroscopy/Colonoscopy/ Flexible sigmoidoscopy

- Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery

- Haemorrhoids - Stapled Haemorrhoidectomy, HALO Procedure

- Rectal Prolapse

- Rectocele Repair

- Faecal Incontinence

- Reversal of ileostomy / colostomy

- Ileoanal pouch surgery

Mr. D'souza is an active member of prestigious medical associations, including the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland, the British Medical Association, and the Royal College of Surgeons England. His commitment to advancing the field of colorectal surgery is unwavering, and he continually strives for excellence in patient care and surgical innovation. At Berkshire Grove Hospital, patients can trust in Mr. Francis D'souza's expertise and compassionate approach to achieve optimal outcomes.