The Upper GI service provides treatment for, amongst other conditions, oesophageal and gastric cancers as well as for benign conditions (acid reflux and motility disorders). There is close collaboration with the GI physiology and laser centre.
Upper gastrointestinal cancer
The upper gastrointestinal cancer unit provides surgical treatment for all cancers of the oesophagus and stomach in the North London Cancer Network. In addition, the unit has vast experience in the management of benign conditions.
The unit is made up of three consultant surgeons, established clinical nurse specialists and an enhanced recovery nurse, as well as a dedicated dietician and ward staff.
The unit has very close links with the oncology department at University College Hospital, and medical and surgical teams in the other North London hospitals.
Conditions treated:
- Stomach cancer
- Oesophageal cancer
- Gastro-intestinal stroma tumours of the upper intestinal tract.
General enquiries
Other contact information
UGI Medicine General manager - Dylan Smiley
uclh.GIMedicineEnquiries@nhs.net
UGI surgery General manager - Tally Lazarus
uclh.uppergi.surgery@nhs.net
Upper GI surgery pathway coordinator: 020 3447 5883
Address
Upper Gastrointestinal (GI) Service
University College Hospital
UCLH contact centre
Ground floor central
250 Euston Road
London, NW1 2PG
GP contact
Other referral information
NHS e-Referral Service (formerly Choose and Book referrals)
| UCLH service name | Choose and book specialty | Clinic type |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Gastrointestinal medical Service | GI and Liver (Medicine and Surgery) | Colorectal Surgery, Endoscopy - see Diagnostic Endoscopy, Hepatology, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Lower GI (medical) excl IBD, Oncology (Established Diagnosis) |
| Upper Gastrointestinal surgical Service | GI and Liver (Medicine and Surgery) | Colorectal Surgery, Endoscopy - see Diagnostic Endoscopy, Hepatology, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Lower GI (medical) excl IBD, Oncology (Established Diagnosis) |
Access to patient results
For access to patient Endoscopy results call 020 3456 7022
Tertiary referrals
We accept referals from anywhere in the UK
Referral address
Upper GI service
UCH Referrals Centre
University College London Hospitals
Ground Floor North
250 Euston Road
London NW1 2PG
- Oeosphageal cancer
- Gastric/stomach cancer
- Benign upper gastrointestinal conditions including gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) and achalasia
- Hiatus hernias
- Gallstone disease (laparoscopic cholecystectomy)
- Hernias (open and laparoscopic surgery)
- Target referrals are around two weeks for cancer
- Routine referrals are seen within around six weeks
- Surgery normally takes place within approximately six weeks
Patient aftercare will be shared between the hospital and GP. Regular follow-up will be arranged even prior to discharge.