Colorectal
Meet the team
Once you have had all your tests your case will be discussed at a Multi-Disciplinary Meeting (MDM) which involves the surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, pathologists and the colorectal nurses and the most appropriate plan of care will be finalised.
Consultant Surgeons
Education:
Mr Marc Bullock BM BCH, MA (Oxon), PhD, FRCS. Consultant Colorectal, General and Minimally Invasive Surgeon. Visiting Lecturer, University of Southampton
Mr Bullock gained his medical degree from the University of Oxford. At University Hospital Southampton he combined training in general surgery with 'bench-to-bedside' cancer research and he has published widely on the clinical applications of novel microRNA molecules in colorectal cancer progression. For this work, he was awarded an NIHR Academic Clinical Fellowship and Clinical Lectureship, an MRC Clinical Research Fellowship, a CRUK post-doctoral research bursary and numerous conference prizes.
Following the award of his PhD Mr Bullock pursued post-doctoral research at the MD Anderson Cancer Centre in Houston as a US/UK Fulbright Fellow. On his return to the UK he completed a Clinical Fellowship in Robotic and Pelvic Exenterative Surgery at the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust.
Appointed to the RUH:
2019
Area of Special Interest:
Open, laparoscopic and robotic surgery for colorectal cancer; total mesorectal excision; colonoscopy; 'beyond TME' surgery; elective and emergency general surgery; gynae-oncology; general proctology and hernia surgery.
Mr Bullock is passionate about humanitarian surgery having worked for MSF in DR-Congo as well as establishing an essential surgical skills course for resource poor settings in collaboration with the charity Mercy Ships and the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland.
Contact:
01225 824545
Education:
Mr John Bunni M.B., Ch.B (Hons), Dip Lap Surg, FRCS [ASGBI Medal]
Consultant Colorectal and General Surgeon, Honorary Lecturer, Cardiff University, Visiting Senior Lecturer, University of Bath
Appointed to the RUH:
2016
Area of Special Interest:
Open and laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer; total mesorectal excision; colonoscopy; cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC); gynae-oncology; general proctology and abdominal wall surgery/surgical anatomy.
Mr. Bunni is a Consultant Colorectal and General surgeon at the RUH. He trained in the South West after graduating from the University of Bristol with Honours. He was awarded the "Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland Gold Medal" for obtaining the highest mark in the United Kingdom in his FRCS exit examination. He was awarded his Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in February 2016 and is on the GMC Specialist Register. He also holds a "Diploma in Laparoscopic Surgery".
He completed a one year prestigious Fellowship in "Laparoscopic and Advanced Open Colorectal and Peritoneal Malignancy Surgery" at the Peritoneal Malignancy Institute, Basingstoke. Basingstoke is an Internationally recognised centre of excellence in colorectal and peritoneal malignancy surgery (World's largest centre for pseudomxyoma peritonei and appendiceal tumours). It is also the birthplace of the "Total Mesorectal Excision" operation for rectal cancer.
He has previously been awarded a £32,000 research grant by the Wellcome Trust to investigate the role of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) in Colorectal Cancer. He has published the outcome of this research, as well as 2 dozen other publications in surgery. He has also authored a surgical textbook; recently co-authored the chapter on "Surgery for Rectal Cancer" in the Colorectal Surgery Companion Series (Elsevier) and co-authored an online surgical oncology module. He is an Honorary Lecturer at Cardiff University and has held numerous teaching positions and accolades. He is a reviewer for 12 surgical journals and also research grant applications.
Contact:
01225 825855
Contact Number: 01225 824922
Education:
Mr Stephen Dalton,MBBS (distinction) MD, FRCS, dip Lap Surgery, gained his medical degree with distinction from Newcastle University. He was awarded a Medical Doctorate from the University of Bristol and a diploma of laparoscopic surgery from Strasbourg University.
Areas of Special Interest:
Laparoscopic operations for colon cancer and inflammatory bowel syndrome, Elective and Emergency General surgery, Total Endoscopic Operating (TEO) surgery, Lower and Upper GI Endoscopy
Prior to his appointment as a consultant surgeon at The Royal United Hospital in Bath Mr Dalton spent a year working for the aid agency Medicins san Frontiers in Sierra Leone. Mr Dalton is a LapCo® certified laparoscopic surgeon, is widely published and has an interest in surgical research. Above all, Mr Dalton is passionate about providing the highest quality care for his patients.
Contact:
01225 824543
Contact Number: 01225 824545
Education:
Mr Edward Courtney MB ChB, MD, FRCS (Gen Surg) gained his medical degree from the University of Leeds qualifying in 1996. He was awarded a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of London in 2007. Higher Surgical training was undertaken in London and East Anglia before undertaking a Colorectal Surgical Fellowship in Auckland, New Zealand.
Appointed to the RUH: 2012
Areas of Special Interest:
Laparoscopic operations for colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease and pelvic floor disorders. Elective and Emergency General Surgery. Colonoscopy. Proctology and pelvic floor surgery.
Mr Courtney has a special interest in the management of pelvic floor disorders and runs a specialist pelvic floor clinic for patients with functional bowel problems, rectal prolapse and faecal incontinence.
Contact:
01225 824543/4922
Contact Number: 01225 824922
Education:
Mr Williamson, MD FRCS (Eng 1991) FRCS (Gen 1997) MB Bch BSc (Hons),
trained at Cardiff University and qualified as a surgeon in 1997. Surgical training in South Wales, Yorkshire and Australia
Appointed to the RUH:
1999
Area of Special Interest:
Colorectal cancer, ileoanal pouch and pelvic floor surgery. Laparoscopic incisional and groin hernia repair. Nationally Registered STARR surgeon — offering operations to patients with obstructive defaecation syndrome and rectal prolapse.
Contact:
01225 824922
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Associate Specialist Surgeons
Contact Number: 01225 824543
Education:
Mr C R John, MBBS, FRCS (England 1992), trained at the London Hospital, Whitechapel, graduating in 1988. He qualified as a surgeon in 1992.
Appointed to the RUH:
2000 and appointed Associate Specialist in GI surgery in Jan 2008.
Area of Special Interest:
Upper GI Specialist
Contact: 01225 824543
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Oncologists
- Dr Gilby
01225 824317
- Dr Rees
01225 824321
- Dr. Mancero (Associate Specialist)
01225 824321
- Chemotherapy Suite
01225 824852
- Radiotherapy Reception
01225 825910
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Nurses
A specialist Colorectal Nursing Team provides support and advice for patients diaganosed with bowel cancer.
Located in Grace Penwarden Unit, 2nd floor, Gastro Outpatients Department, RUH Central and they offer:
- Information – verbal and written re: treatment options e.g. surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy
- Emotional support
- A link to the hospital from diagnosis through treatment and follow up
- Practical advice e.g. help with applying for grants and benefits
- Liaison with other healthcare professionals e.g. Stoma Nurses
- Advice re: local support and counselling services
- Referral to community teams if needed
- A link to the weekly multi disciplinary meeting – where a group of specialists plan and agree a programme of treatment which is specific to individual patient needs
The Colorectal Cancer Nursing Team can be contacted on telephone: 01225 825836.
The team members are:
- Siobhan John
- Lorraine Young
- Allison Rossiter
- Lucinda Knight (Colorectal Team Co-ordinator)
Specialist Nurses
There are also specialist nurses, based on Grace Penwarden Unit, 2nd floor, RUH Central, offering the following advice on the following:
- Bowel screening Nurse:
Telephone: 01225 821412
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease nurse:
Telephone: 01225 821412
Stoma Care Nurses
Telephone: 01225 824056.
The team members are:
- Hazel Brooks
- Louise Jeffery
- Bart Tappe
The Stoma Care Nurses provide the following services:
- Nursing expertise in Stoma Care, both in the Hospital and the community
- Specialist advice to patients with colorectal disease and their relatives and carers
- Liasion with other professional staff and outside agencies, as required
- Education to other health care professionals
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