Mr Imran Aslam

Mr Imran Aslam is a Consultant Colorectal and General Surgeon specialising in robotic and minimally invasive colorectal surgery, Mr Aslam manages a wide range of colorectal and general surgical conditions, including colon and rectal cancer, abdominal and groin hernias, incisional and parastomal hernias, anal fistulas, anal fissures, haemorrhoids and pilonidal sinus disease. His practice also covers rectal polyps, complex colorectal polyps, abdominal wall defects, altered bowel habits and other colorectal conditions.

His specialist surgical practice includes robotic and laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery, abdominal wall reconstruction and minimally invasive hernia repair. He performs a range of specialist proctology procedures, including Video-Assisted Anal Fistula Treatment (VAAFT), fistula plugs, advancement flaps and Ligation of Intersphincteric Fistula Tract (LIFT). His other procedural expertise includes Endoscopic Pilonidal Sinus Treatment (EPSiT), Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery (TAMIS), colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy and endoscopic removal of complex colorectal polyps. He also provides surgical treatment for haemorrhoids, anal fissures, incisional and parastomal hernias, and abdominal wall conditions.

Mr Aslam completed his postgraduate surgical training through the East Midlands Postgraduate Deanery in Leicester, United Kingdom. He subsequently developed specialist expertise in robotic and minimally invasive colorectal surgery, complex abdominal wall reconstruction and hernia surgery.

He currently works as a Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust. His leadership responsibilities include Clinical Lead for Colorectal Cancer and the Fast Track Diagnostic Pathway. Alongside his clinical practice, he holds an Honorary Clinical Lecturer appointment with Warwick Medical School and the University of Warwick Clinical Trials Unit.

Mr Aslam's research interests include surgeon stress and fatigue associated with robotic surgery, serum biomarkers for the early detection of cancer and dysplasia, pre-operative optimisation, parastomal hernia management and abdominal wall reconstruction. He is also interested in surgical education, particularly the use of serious gaming, virtual reality and simulation-based training to improve surgical learning and technical skills.

Mr Aslam provides individualised surgical care, focusing on understanding each patient's needs and explaining suitable treatment options. He considers minimally invasive techniques where appropriate, aiming to support effective treatment, smoother recovery and improved quality of life.