Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon specialising in complex colorectal surgery (cancer, inflammatory bowel and diverticular disease), with a particular interest in ultra-low sphincter saving surgery for rectal cancer and the management of complex pelvic floor disorders.
Mr Christopher Chan is lead surgeon for inflammatory bowel disease at Barts and The London NHS Trust. He has specialist expertise in colorectal diseases, including colorectal cancer, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis, enterocutaneous fistula, complex anal fistula, anorectal and pelvic floor problems (incontinence, evacuatory difficulty, constipation) and pelvic floor reconstruction.
Mr Chan's colorectal training and qualifications
Christopher Chan graduated from the United Medical and Dental Schools of Guy's and St Thomas's Hospital, London and carried out the surgical training programmes in Cambridge and London.
He was awarded an MRC Clinical fellowship researching in pelvic floor dysfunction and carried out further sub-specialist colorectal training fellowships to Sydney, Paris and St Mark's Hospital.
Mr Chan is actively involved in training at all levels including MB BS, MRCS, Intercollegiate FRCS and Royal College of Surgeons of England and is an invited speaker at national and international conferences.
Clinical interests and colorectal treatments for rectal cancer and pelvic floor disorders
Mr Chan has particular interest in ultra-low sphincter saving surgery for rectal cancer patients and the management of complex pelvic floor disorders (incontinence and constipation) with nerve stimulation therapies and dynamic graciloplasty.
He also specialises in the management of adolescent patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), inherited cancers and functional disorders.
Key procedures include:
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Colonoscopy
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Laparoscopic colectomy and anterior resection
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Laparoscopic restorative proctocolectomy
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Complex fistula in ano surgery
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Haemorrhoidectomy
Professional qualifications
BSc (1st Class honours) PhD FRCS (Eng) FRCS (Gen Surg)
Professional memberships
Mr Chan is an active member many prestigious associations, including:
Research interests
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Ultra-low sphincter saving surgery for rectal cancer patients and post-operative function
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Prevention of parastomal hernia formation
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Quality of life following surgery for Inflammatory Bowel Disease in the young adult/adolescent
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Determination of neurotransmitter release in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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Study of effects of microRNA in fibrosis in Crohn’s disease
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Neurostimulation in motility disorders of the gut
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Prediction modelling of neoadjuvant chemotherapy in advanced rectal cancer
Consultation venues for general and colorectal surgery in London
In addition to his NHS consultancy at Barts and The London NHS Trust, Mr Chan practises at:
Contact details
Mr Christopher LH Chan - The Harley Street Clinic
84 Harley Street
London
W1G 7HW
Tel: 0207 034 8272
Fax: 0207 034 8274
Email: christopherlhchan@yahoo.co.uk
Website: www.theharleystreetclinic.com www.londongiassociates.com
GMC Number: 3563027 Check this doctor's GMC registration
Date of registration: 01 August 1991