General surgery
At Spire Leeds Hospital, we offer a comprehensive, specialist service for a wide range of upper gastrointestinal, lower gastrointestinal and colorectal conditions.
In our private hospital in Leeds, general surgeons perform some of the most common surgical procedures including robotic-assisted gallbladder removal and robotic-assisted hernia operations.
Related specialties
- Bariatrics
- Colorectal surgery
- Endocrinology and diabetes
- Gastroenterology
Why Spire?
- Fast access to treatment when you need it
- You can usually see a consultant within a few days of enquiry
- Expert, personalised treatments
General surgery focuses on treating the abdominal area and intestines including the oesophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon, liver, pancreas, gallbladder and bile ducts.
Our consultant surgeons and specialist clinical staff are experienced and provide high quality clinical care.
With fast access to consultations and diagnostic tests and scans, we can provide expert advice to help you make the right decision about your care.
Select from our range of available general surgery treatments
- Anal fissure surgery
- Anal fistula surgery
- Anal warts surgery
- Barium enema
- Barium swallow and barium meal
- Bowel surgery, colostomy and ileostomy
- Colonoscopy
- Gallbladder / gallstone removal (cholecystectomy)
- Gastric balloon (weight loss balloon)
- Gastric band adjustment
- Gastric band surgery
- Gastric bypass surgery
- Gastric sleeve surgery (sleeve gastrectomy)
- Gastroscopy
- Haemorrhoids removal treatment
- Hernia surgery
- Ingrown toenail surgery
- Laparoscopy investigation and treatment
- LINX system
- Liver and kidney test
- Liver disease
- Liver surgery
- Sportsman's hernia or groin
- Virtual colonoscopy
Find a consultant at Spire Leeds Hospital
Discover the future of surgery with the da Vinci® surgical system
The da Vinci® surgical system is used for a range of general surgery procedures, including: hernia repair, gallbladder removal and hemicolectomy.
With the da Vinci® robotic-assisted surgical system, you may benefit from:
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- Smaller cuts (incisions) that mean less scarring1
- Fewer complications including reduced blood loss2
- A speedier recovery and reduced pain after surgery3
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Gallbladder disease and gallstones: risks, symptoms and treatment
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Colonoscopy procedure
A colonoscopy is an examination of the lining of your colon (large bowel).
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