About Us
Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Wales ALSW
ALSW delivers laparoscopic Anti-Obesity, Laparoscopic Gastro-Oesophageal, Laparoscopic Pancreatico - Biliary and Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery in Wales.
Mission
Dedication to leadership and excellence in delivery of advanced laparoscopic
(keyhole) surgery in Wales.
Conditions We Treat
- Oesophageal Cancer
- Gastric Cancer
- Acid Reflux
- Pancreatitis
- Gallstones
- Achalasia
- Obesity
- Hernia
Laparoscopic Bariatric (Anti-Obesity/Weight Losing) Surgery
Laparoscopic Acid Reflux Surgery
Laparoscopic Gallstones Surgery
Laparoscopic Appendix Removal
Laparoscopic Spleen Surgery
Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery
Endoscopy
Benefits of Laparoscopic (keyhole) Surgery
- Laparoscopic surgery leads to Less operative trauma with reduction of the incidence of complications.
- Laparoscopic surgery is performed through smaller skin incisions with lesser chance of wound infection.
- Laparoscopic surgery leads to reduction in scar tissue formation and better cosmesis.
- Laparoscopic surgery is associated with less post-operative pain, shorter hospital stay and quicker recovery.
- Laparoscopic surgery leads to quicker return to work.
- Laparoscopic surgery reduces the risks of long term complications (incisional hernia).
Mr. Ashraf Rasheed a Lead Laparoscopic/Upper Gastro-Intestinal Consultant Surgeon.
Profile
Ashraf Rasheed
MB ChB FRCS (Gen Surg)
After graduating from Dublin in 1992, Ashraf was awarded Lyon’s Medal
and McDonnell’s prize for proficiency in surgery. He completed his higher
surgical training in Wales and was awarded CCST in General and Upper GI
Surgery in 2003.
Ashraf undertook international fellowships in advanced laparoscopic and
upper gastrointestinal cancer surgery.
Appointed Consultant Surgeon to West Dorset Foundation Trust in 2004 before
moving to the current position of lead for Laparoscopic Upper GI surgery
at the Gwent Healthcare.
Ashraf has a special interests in advanced laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery
and performs Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux (Acid Reflux) Surgery, Laparoscopic
Bariatric (Anti-Obesity/Weight Losing) Surgery, Laparoscopic Biliary (Gallstones)
and Pancreatic (Pancreatitis) Surgery, Laparoscopic Spleen Surgery, Laparoscopic
Ventral, Incisional and Inguinal Hernia Surgery. He is an expert at oesophago-gastric
and biliary endoscopy.
Ashraf wrote the Gwent operational policy for UGI cancer management, reviewed
the benign upper GI / biliary services and developed management pathways
for upper GI diseases.
ALSW is committed to the provision of a patient’s focused specialist services.
Current Memberships
Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland (ALS)
Society of Surgeons of the Alimentary Tract (SSAT)
International Association of Pancreatology (IAP)
Registration
General Medical Council Specialist Registration No: 4561693
Specialty
General Surgery
Obesity Surgery
Gastrointestinal surgery
Laparoscopic Surgery
Contacts
07951 760967
Ashraf.Rasheed@wales.nhs.uk