Committed to excellence in minimally invasive endocrine surgery
Cromwell Hospital is one of Britain's leading private hospitals with the greatest range of technology of any independent hospital in the UK. Situated close to the heart of London, this purpose built hospital which was opened in 1981 is an internationally recognised Centre of Excellence.
The Cromwell has an Endocrine Unit of international standing with experience in the medical and surgical treatment of malignant and non-malignant endocrine disorders. The Cromwell Hospital team prides itself on its facilities, standard of care and team approach.
Interpreters are available to assist their overseas patients whose first language is not English.
The Endocrine Surgery Centre
The Cromwell Endocrine Centre provides a comprehensive service for the investigation, diagnosis and treatment of all endocrine surgical conditions, including:
- Adrenal gland tumours
- Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (MEN)
- Overactive thyroid disease
- Pancreatic endocrine conditions
- Parathyroid disorders
- Thyroid and parathyroid cancer
- Thyroid nodules and goitre
The Endocrine Surgery Centre takes a multi-disciplinary approach to the management of endocrine surgical conditions, using the Cromwell Hospital’s state of the art equipment for diagnosis. It is supported by a first class team of specialists in medical endocrinology, radiology, anaesthesia and pathology. In addition, the Centre has comprehensive support available from experts in radiotherapy, chemotherapy and intensive care.
The Centre’s surgeons use minimally invasive techniques, such as: focussed scan-directed parathyroidectomy, video-assisted parathyroidectomy and thyroidectomy, laparoscopic adrenalectomy and laparoscopic pancreatic tumour removal.
Operations are performed with an experienced endocrine pathologist always present in theatre. Microscopic assessment and the use of intraoperative rapid parathyroid hormone assay allows confirmation of successful parathyroid surgery during the procedure. Intraoperative nerve monitoring is also used to safeguard the voice in both parathyroid and thyroid surgery.
The Centre’s surgeons use minimally invasive techniques, such as: focussed scan-directed parathyroidectomy, video-assisted parathyroidectomy and thyroidectomy, laparoscopic adrenalectomy and laparoscopic pancreatic tumour removal.
Operations are performed with an experienced endocrine pathologist always present in theatre. Microscopic assessment and the use of intraoperative rapid parathyroid hormone assay allows confirmation of successful parathyroid surgery during the procedure. Intraoperative nerve monitoring is also used to safeguard the voice in both parathyroid and thyroid surgery.
A broad range of endocrine surgical expertise
All of the surgeons at the Centre are senior specialists based in London’s teaching hospitals. They have a broad range of expertise which allows all aspects of endocrine surgical disease to be diagnosed and managed.
Mr John Lynn
The Cromwell Endocrine Surgery Centre is headed by the internationally-renowned endocrine surgeon, Mr John Lynn.
For the past 20 years Mr Lynn has provided a comprehensive service for Cromwell Hospital in the surgical management of thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal and pancreatic endocrine disease. For 27 years he was also the Head of Endocrine Surgery at the Royal Postgraduate Medical School, now the Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, Hammersmith Hospitals NHS Trust in London.
Mr Lynn was a founder member of the British Endocrine Society, now the British Association of Endocrine Surgeons. He has led the development of minimally invasive techniques in endocrine surgery, and pioneered the use of intraoperative parathyroid hormone assay and protection of the voice by the use of intraoperative nerve stimulation.
Mr Lynn works with two other surgeons with international training and experience.
For the past 20 years Mr Lynn has provided a comprehensive service for Cromwell Hospital in the surgical management of thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal and pancreatic endocrine disease. For 27 years he was also the Head of Endocrine Surgery at the Royal Postgraduate Medical School, now the Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, Hammersmith Hospitals NHS Trust in London.
Mr Lynn was a founder member of the British Endocrine Society, now the British Association of Endocrine Surgeons. He has led the development of minimally invasive techniques in endocrine surgery, and pioneered the use of intraoperative parathyroid hormone assay and protection of the voice by the use of intraoperative nerve stimulation.
Mr Lynn works with two other surgeons with international training and experience.
Mr Alberto Isla
Mr Alberto Isla was born in North Spain and undertook surgical training in Madrid. He spent 6 years as a general surgeon in Vigo, before commencing advanced training in hepatic, biliary and pancreatic surgery at the Hammersmith Hospital in 1996. He was appointed to the staff of the Ealing Hospital and more recently the Charing Cross Hospital.
Mr Isla is a highly experienced laparoscopic surgeon with great experience in laparoscopic adrenelectomy. He has been in the forefront of the successful development of the laparoscopic removal of pancreatic endocrine tumours.
Mr Bill Fleming
Mr Bill Fleming, originally from Melbourne, Australia, received his training in endocrine surgery at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, and at the Hammersmith Hospital in London with Mr Lynn. He returned to Australia in 1995 to establish the Endocrine Service of the Austin Hospital in Melbourne, and was also appointed to the post of Director of General Surgery in 2002. He returned to London in September 2004, to join the consultant staff of the Hammersmith & Charing Cross Hospitals as an endocrine and general surgeon.
Mr Fleming's interests are surgery of the thyroid and parathyroid with a special interest in the management of parathyroid disease in renal failure. He is a highly experienced laparoscopic surgeon with a special interest in laparoscopic adrenelectomy.
Facilities and services
- Patient bedroomsPatient bedrooms are large single rooms with full en-suite bathroom facilities. Each is double glazed, equipped with a fridge and has a choice of international TV programmes. Some specialist units, however, are multi-bedded, such as Intensive Care, Progressive Care and Endoscopy. For patients who require something more, a choice of suites is available.
- Fine and healthy cuisineThe kitchens are second to none, with cuisine for all tastes and dietary requirements. The hospital has been working with Anton Mosimann's Cuisine Créative to develop its natural cuisine menu, a range of healthy eating, low fat dishes.
- InterpretersThe hospital has a team of interpreters to translate for patients and relatives when required.
- Patient relationsAn experienced team of Patient Relations staff are available to assist with any special needs and requests.
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- Other servicesA number of other services are available for the convenience and comfort of patients and visitors. These include dentist, chiropodist, hairdresser, beautician, laundry and advice on accommodation and travel for patients and relatives.
Contact details
Cromwell Hospital
Cromwell Road
London
SW5 0TU
Cromwell Road
London
SW5 0TU
Tel: +44 (0)207 460 5713
Fax: +44 (0)207 460 5726
Fax: +44 (0)207 460 5726
Email: info@cromwellhospital.com
Web site: www.cromwellhospital.com
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