Coloproctology and stoma care

The Coloproctology and Stoma Care Department provides treatment, management and surgical options for patients with colorectal disorders.

Services 

Coloproctology 

Is a distinct surgical specialty which offers patient’s treatment, management and surgical options for colorectal disorders including bowel cancer.

Stoma care 

Stoma is a derivative of a Greek word meaning mouth or opening. A stoma is constructed from a portion of large or small bowel, brought out of the abdomen on to the surface through a surgical incision. Patients often refer to a stoma as a ‘bag’, the ‘bag’ being necessary to collect the discharge from the bowel. A stoma may be temporary or permanent.

The department 

The Colorectal Surgeons each have a weekly surgical clinic at Broomfield Hospital. Referrals to these clinics are either from the patient’s GP or from other specialists’. Each surgeon has a specific operating day.

Patients are usually required to attend for a pre-operative assessment the week before their operation. Most patients requiring colorectal surgery are admitted to Ward B6, and all in-patients are monitored daily by members of the colorectal team.
The Clinical Nurse Specialists also play a crucial role in the care and management of people with bowel cancer, both before and after surgery.

The Colorectal Team works in collaboration with other relevant specialists, both within and outside the Trust. This multidisciplinary team meet weekly to discuss new patient’s pre-treatment screening results. Decisions are taken on the most appropriate treatment pathway and the outcome discussed with the patient at their next outpatient consultation. Following treatment all patients’ are monitored by a surveillance team.

Location 

MEHT Coloproctology Services, Court Road, Broomfield, Chelmsford, CM1 7ET

Referrals 

Referrals to this department should be made only by health professionals, and should be sent to: MEHT Mid Essex Referrals Centre, Broomfield Hospital, Pudding Woods Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 7ET. Thank you.

Contacts 

Coloproctology and Stoma Care Nurses
Colorectal Cancer Surveillance Co-ordinator
Multidisciplinary Team Co-ordinator

Our Staff 

The department is made up of a specialist core team consisting of two colorectal surgeons, two surgical registrars and three specialists Nurses. THey are supported by an extended team of Endoscopy Nurse Specialists, Ward Nurses and Specialist Administrative Staff. We are part of the General surgery and Urology directorate.

Our Clinics 

Coloproctology Outpatient Clinics 

Mr H. Ross Thursday mornings
Mr N. Richardson Friday mornings
Mrs M. Butler Wednesday afternoons

Stoma Care Outpatient Clinics

Ms N. Saunders and Mrs K. Sandling Wednesday mornings