Ms Gisella Salerno
General and Colorectal Surgeon
BSc(Hons), MBBS, MD, FRCS
I am a General Surgeon specialising in colorectal diseases and disorders of the anal canal. Therefore I am free to see patients that have a variety of surgical problems such as hernias, change in bowel habit, rectal bleeding and faecal incontinence.
I started my training at St Mary's Medical School and have been trained at the laparoscopic centres of excellence at Frimley Park, Royal Surrey Guildford and St Thomas' Hospital. I did my research into MRI and low rectal cancer which was awarded an MD and started the Department of Health initiative 'Lorec' - a study to improve the outcome of patients with low rectal cancer.
I am an accredited endoscopist (OGD, colonoscopy and removal of polyps). My specialist training in pelvic floor dysfunction allows me to offer patients surgery for rectal prolapse and effective management of evacuatory disorders.
I believe that all my patients have the right to a high-quality, evidence based approach to their care (this is my philosophy).
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Ms Gisella Salerno at Spire include:
General surgery
- Anal fistula surgery
- Anal fissure surgery
- Anal warts surgery
- Colonoscopy
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy
- Bowel surgery, colostomy and ileostomy
- Bladder lesion removal
- Gastroscopy
- Haemorrhoids removal treatment
- Hernia surgery
- Liver and kidney test
- Ultrasound scan
Other treatments
- Anal canal (proctology)
- Bowel cancer operations
- Inflammatory bowel operations
- Surgery of the rectum
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Additional information
Clinical interests
Bowel disease
Colonoscopy
Coloproctocology
Colorectal surgery
Endoscopy
Gastrointestinal cancer
Gastrointestinal pathology
Gastrointestinal surgery
General surgery
Hernia repair surgery
Inflammatory bowel disease
Laparoscopic surgery
Liver disease
Special clinical interests: Proctology, laparoscopic surgery especially laparoscopic colorectal resections for malignant and benign disease. I also perform hernia operations, colonoscopy and specialise in pelvic floor surgery.
Qualification and professional memberships
Professional memberships
Royal College of Surgeons of England
Association of Coloproctology in Great Britain and Ireland
Association Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland
General Medical Council
British Medical Association
Medical Protection Society
Professional leadership
Royal College of Surgeons Surgical Tutor in Colorectal Cancer
MDT Surgical Lead for Pelvic Floor
Wexham Surgical Lead for Ambulatory Care
Contact information
| Telephone | 01753 665 404 |
| Private secretary | Samantha |
| Private secretary telephone | 01753 387 544 |