An initial consultation with Mr Andy Cockbain is from £200.
Mr Andy Cockbain
Consultant Upper Gastrointestinal and Bariatric Surgeon
MBChB, BSc, MD, PGCert Healthcare Leadership, FRCS
Specialises in
- Gallstone surgery
- Gastric balloon and band
- Gastric sleeve, bypass and mini-bypass
- Hernia surgery
- da Vinci® robotic surgery
I am a Consultant Upper Gastrointestinal and Bariatric Surgeon, and an expert in minimally invasive surgery for weight-loss, heartburn, gallstones and hernias. I pioneered the introduction of new robotic surgery techniques in Leeds, and am able to offer patients either traditional "keyhole surgery" or a robotic operation. I am often referred patients from across Yorkshire and beyond for a second opinion on the treatment of large hiatus hernias and acid-reflux.
I provide comprehensive surgical care for upper gastrointestinal conditions. This includes the investigation and treatment of gallstones, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (heartburn), swallowing and motility disorders (such as achalasia), hernias, and oesophageal and gastric cancers.
I specialise in minimally invasive and robotic surgery for the treatment of gallstones and hernias. I have a specialist interest in the treatment of heartburn and hiatus hernias, and offer both fundoplication (Nissen) surgery and the LINX procedure.
I am a core member of the Leeds weight-loss multi-disciplinary team and offer a full range of surgical and non-surgical treatments to help patients lose weight, such as the sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass and mini gastric bypass procedures.
I offer upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (gastroscopy).
I am a strong patient advocate and believe in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. I will take the time to discuss different treatment options, and help you to make the choices best suited to your individual needs. Patients should be at the centre of decision making about their health, and I look to change how we deliver healthcare to respond to patients' needs.
I have a strong research interest, and am actively involved in delivering several large UK trials. These include studies of new surgical techniques and treatments, and novel methods to monitor patients after surgery to improve quality of life. I have published over 50 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters and have presented my work nationally and internationally.
General Medical Council Number: 6128374
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mr Andy Cockbain at Spire include:
General surgery - robotic-assisted surgery
General surgery
- Gallbladder / gallstone removal (cholecystectomy)
- Gastroscopy
- Hernia surgery
- LINX system
- Laparoscopy investigation and treatment
- MRI scan (magnetic resonance imaging scan)
- Swallowing difficulties (Dysphagia)
Bariatrics
- Gastric balloon (weight loss balloon)
- Gastric band adjustment
- Gastric band surgery
- Gastric bypass surgery
- Gastric sleeve surgery (sleeve gastrectomy)
Other treatments
Events
Spire Leeds Hospital abdominal surgery free mini consultation event
Come to Spire Leeds Hospital for a quick chat with our consultant upper gastrointestinal and bariatric surgeon.
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Discover the future of urology surgery with the da Vinci® surgical system,
With the da Vinci® robotic-assisted surgical system, you may benefit from:
- Smaller cuts (incisions) that mean less scarring
- Fewer complications including reduced blood loss
- A speedier recovery and reduced pain after surgery
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Additional information
Qualification and professional memberships
BSc / University of Leeds / 2003
Bachelor of Science
MBChB / University of Leeds / 2005
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
MD / University of Leeds / 2014
Doctorate in Medicine
PG Cert / Open University and NHS Leadership Academy / 2015
Postgraduate Certificate Healthcare Leadership
FRCS / Royal College of Surgeons of England / 2016
Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons of England
Professional memberships
Association of Upper GI Surgery (AUGIS)
British Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society (BOMSS)
International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO)
Royal College of Surgeons of England
Professional leadership
Honorary Senior Lecturer, University of Leeds
I am the Lead Clinician and Governance Lead for Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
I am a council member of the Association of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery (AUGIS)
I lead the Robotic Upper GI Surgey programme at St James's University Hospital in Leeds.
Current NHS posts
Consultant Upper GI Surgeon, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Personal profile
Away from work I am a keen hockey player and outdoor enthusiast, and enjoy spending time with my wife and two young boys.
Contact information
| Telephone | Insured patients 0113 218 5908/9, self-pay patients 0113 218 5967 |
| info@spireleeds.com | |
| Website | https://andycockbain.co.uk/ |
| Private secretary | Janine Culley |
| Private secretary telephone | 0113 3882230 |
| Private secretary email | janine@drcareppm.co.uk |