Mr Ben Byrne

I am a Consultant General and Upper GI Surgeon based in Bristol, specialising in advanced laparoscopic (keyhole) and endoscopic surgery. My practice focuses on delivering excellent surgical outcomes with a commitment to rapid recovery and patient safety.

In addition to my private practice, I hold a consultant post at the Bristol Royal Infirmary, the regional centre for oesophago-gastric cancer. There, I serve as the Clinical Governance Lead for GI and Endoscopy, ensuring the highest standards of care and safety are maintained across our surgical services.

My areas of expertise include hernia surgery, gallbladder disease and endoscopy. I am a specialist in laparoscopic (keyhole) and open repairs for groin and abdominal hernias (over 500 cases performed). I am an expert in laparoscopic cholecystectomy for gallbladder disease (over 400 cases performed). I am also highly experienced in diagnostic and therapeutic upper GI endoscopy (over 1,500 procedures).

I believe in providing patients with clear, high-quality information to empower their decision-making. My approach combines the minimally invasive techniques—such as the TAPP approach for groin hernias—with a focus on safety and service quality.

I currently co-lead the local cholecystectomy quality improvement program as part of a national Royal College of Surgeons initiative, reflecting my dedication to provision of surgical care.

I graduated from the University of Cambridge and completed my clinical training across the Southampton, London, and Bristol regions. My sub-specialist fellowship training in oesophago-gastric cancer was completed at St Thomas’ Hospital, London, one of the UK's highest-volume surgical units.

In 2016, I was awarded a PhD from Imperial College London. My research focused on "High Performance in Surgery" at the Centre for Patient Safety and Service Quality.

In my personal life, I enjoy spending time with my wife and three children. I am a keen cyclist. I particularly enjoy the challenge of long and hilly endurance events, and have recently completed the Marmotte and Tour of Flanders sportives.