Upper GI surgery covers the diagnosis and surgical treatment of conditions affecting the oesophagus, stomach and upper digestive tract. This may include reflux disease, hiatus hernia, oesophageal or stomach cancer and other conditions requiring specialist surgery. McCollum Consultants provides independent upper GI surgery expert witnesses for clinical negligence, personal injury and other medico-legal matters. Depending on the case and the expert's experience, opinion may cover diagnosis, investigations, treatment choice, surgery and complications. In addition, an expert may comment on causation, condition, prognosis and future treatment. Review the upper GI surgery experts below to identify a specialist whose experience matches the instruction.
Upper GI Surgery Expert Witness FAQs
What types of cases can an upper GI surgery expert assist with?
Cases may involve reflux disease, hiatus hernia, oesophageal or stomach conditions and complications after upper GI surgery. In addition, some specialists cover oesophageal or gastric cancer and complex laparoscopic surgery. The right expert will depend on the condition and treatment involved.
What medico-legal issues can an upper GI surgeon expert witness address?
Depending on their expertise, an upper GI surgeon may comment on diagnosis, investigations, treatment choice, surgery, complications and follow-up care. In addition, opinion may address standard of care and breach of duty. Where appropriate, it may also cover causation, condition or prognosis.
How do I find the right upper GI surgery expert witness?
Send McCollum Consultants a brief case summary and the main clinical issues requiring opinion. We can then help identify an upper GI specialist whose experience is appropriate to the instruction.
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