Mr Giuseppe De Santis

Mr Giuseppe De Santis - Consultant Laparoscopic & Upper Gastrointestinal (UGI) Surgeon - Specialist in Minimally Invasive Surgery, Gallbladder & Biliary Disease, Reflux, Hiatus Hernia & Complex Hernia Repair Mr Giuseppe De Santis is a highly skilled Consultant Surgeon with nearly a decade of surgical experience, including the last six years in the UK. He specialises in Laparoscopic General Surgery and Upper Gastrointestinal (UGI) Surgery, providing expert treatment for a wide range of abdominal and digestive conditions. Since 2019, he has been a Consultant Surgeon at Mid Cheshire NHS Foundation Trust, where he works within a multidisciplinary UGI team to deliver safe, modern and high‑quality patient care. He has performed over 2,000 operations, including laparoscopic cholecystectomy, hernia repairs and anti‑reflux procedures. Fluent in English and Italian, Mr De Santis is able to offer private consultations in either language—an invaluable service for Italian-speaking patients across Cheshire and the surrounding region. Clinical Expertise Mr De Santis provides comprehensive care for conditions requiring minimally invasive (laparoscopic) or open surgical treatment, including: Gallbladder & Biliary Disease • Gallstones • Gallbladder pathology • Laparoscopic cholecystectomy • Common bile duct exploration • Biliary obstruction and acute biliary conditions Hernia Surgery • Inguinal hernia • Umbilical hernia • Ventral hernia • Minimally invasive (laparoscopic) and open repair techniques Upper Gastrointestinal (UGI) Surgery • Hiatus hernia • Reflux disease (GORD) – conservative & operative treatment • Dyspepsia • Dysphagia • UGI functional and structural disorders Other Areas of Expertise • Abdominal adhesions • Minimally invasive surgical techniques Teaching & Professional Roles Mr De Santis is committed to surgical education and training. His roles include: • Non-specific symptom cancer pathway (NSS) • Lead at Leighton Hospital • Trainer for the RCS Core Skills in Laparoscopic Surgery (Liverpool, 2021) • Lead Trainer for the Surgical First Assistance Operative Procedure Programme (2020–2021), supporting the development of theatre nursing teams He also serves as the Clinical Director of the Cheshire Gallstone Clinic, a respected specialist service for gallbladder and biliary disease. https://cheshiregallstoneclinic.co.uk/

"Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions."

1. 2016–2022
   MD · Medicine and Surgery

   Universidad de Navarra (GB)

2. 2022–2026
   Residency · General Surgery

   Universidad de Sevilla (GB)

3. 2026–2027
   Fellowship · Subspecialty training

   Mayo Clinic, US

1. 2026-09–2027-08
   Junior consultant

   Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

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2. 2 Brief pre-consult form
3. 3 Consultation
4. 4 Follow-up note & plan

Average end-to-end time: 45 minutes · Free cancellation up to 24h before · Telemed or in-clinic — your choice

h-index: 13 · i10: 8

Selected publications

1. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort

   Mr Giuseppe De Santis, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025

   DOI: 10.4265/euroclin.2025.0 · cited by 131

2. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes

   Mr Giuseppe De Santis, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024

   DOI: 10.3768/euroclin.2024.1 · cited by 161

3. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort

   Mr Giuseppe De Santis, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023

   DOI: 10.5384/euroclin.2023.2 · cited by 175

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