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About
Mr Cockbain is a Consultant Upper Gastrointestinal and Bariatric Surgeon at Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust, and Spire Hospital Roundhay. His practice focusses on weight loss surgery (bariatrics), the treatment of gallstones and hernias, and surgery for patients with hiatal hernias and acid reflux.
He specialises in minimally invasive (keyhole) surgery and has pioneered the introduction of robotic surgery for cancer, weight loss, and anti-reflux surgery in Leeds.
He is an integral member of the Leeds weight-loss multi-disciplinary team, and is a strong patient advocate. He believes in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and will take the time to discuss different treatments and help you to make the choices best suited to your individual needs.
My Services
weight loss surgery
Gastric balloon, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, mini-bypass
Weight loss surgery is about more than just losing weight, it can be the start to improving your physical health and mental wellbeing.
GASTRIC BALLOONS
Intra-gastric balloons are a quick, day-case procedure to promote weight loss.
They do not require an operation or a general anaesthetic.
They can be a good choice for patients at lower weights who want to avoid the risks of an operation.
Gallstones and Hernias
Surgery for gallstones and hernias is very common. Mr Cockbain can arrange scans if required, and discuss the different treatment options with you.
HIATUS HERNIA AND ACID-REFLUx
Mr Cockbain is an expert in the management of acid reflux. He often receives referrals from other hospitals to help patients with complex problems. He offers anti-reflux fundoplication surgery and the LINX procedure.
ACHALASIA
Achalasia is a rare condition where the oesophageal muscle does not function. This requires specialist investigations and treatment.
STOMACH AND OESOPHAGEAL CANCER
Mr Cockbain is a cancer surgeon and a core member of the Leeds Upper GI cancer team. He will arrange urgent tests for any worrying symptoms, such as weight loss or swallowing difficulties, and guide you through the results and treatment options.
Locations
SPIRE HOSPITAL LEEDS
Spire Leeds Hospital,
Jackson Ave
Roundhay
Leeds
LS8 1NT
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LIVING CARE LEEDS
Thorpe Park Clinic,
4600 Park Approach,
Leeds,
West Yorkshire,
LS15 8GB
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