Colorectal Surgery Services
Trusted processes for elective recovery across the NHS
Our Understanding of Colorectal Surgery
Colorectal Surgery is a high-demand specialty that covers the diagnosis and management of conditions affecting the colon, rectum, and anus. It includes both benign conditions such as diverticular disease, haemorrhoids, and inflammatory bowel disease, as well as colorectal cancers, which represent one of the most common cancer pathways in the NHS.
Backlogs in colorectal services are among the most challenging across the NHS. Long waits for endoscopy, diagnostics, and surgical intervention can delay cancer diagnosis, prolong symptoms for benign conditions, and increase patient anxiety. Timely access to colorectal care is essential to deliver effective cancer pathways, meet national 2-week wait and 62-day targets, and improve patient outcomes.
At NCI, we understand that colorectal services require highly specialised teams, multidisciplinary collaboration, and strong governance to ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centred care.
Our Approach to
Colorectal Insourcing
- Outpatient clinics (new, follow-up, and cancer pathway)
- Colonoscopy and flexible sigmoidoscopy lists
- Day case and inpatient colorectal surgery
- Cancer resections and benign disease surgery
- Multidisciplinary team (MDT) participation and follow-up care
Consultant-Led Expertise
All services are delivered by Consultant Colorectal Surgeons with extensive NHS experience, supported by anaesthetists, endoscopy staff, theatre nurses, and colorectal specialist nurses.
Comprehensive Service Coverage
We provide additional capacity across:
Pathway Integration
Our teams work within existing Trust pathways, ensuring alignment with cancer MDTs, JAG-accredited endoscopy standards, and national guidance from NICE and the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland (ACPGBI).
Governance & Patient Safety
We apply rigorous governance processes, including incident reporting, outcome monitoring, and morbidity and mortality reviews. Patient safety and high-quality outcomes remain at the centre of our delivery.
Key Benefits of
NCI’s Colorectal Surgery Support
Rapid mobilisation of consultant-led colorectal teams
Reduction in 2-week wait and 62-day cancer pathway pressures
Improved access to diagnostics and surgical treatment for benign and malignant disease
Seamless integration with Trust systems, policies, and cancer MDTs
Transparent pricing and local recruitment, ensuring sustainability and value for money