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About Mr Arun Shanmuganandan
Personal Profile
Mr Arun Shanmuganandan is a Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon in a busy surgical unit at Croydon University Hospital. He specialises in laparoscopic (key-hole) surgery for diseases of the bowel including cancers of the colon and rectum. He also treats patients with benign bowel disorders like diverticular disease and inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative Colitis.
Mr Shanmuganandan is Associate Medical Director at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust and is also Clinical Lead for Colorectal Services. He is the Clinical lead for endoscopy services at Shirley Oaks Hospital and is also a member of the Medical Advisory Committee.
Training
In 2000, Mr Shanmuganandan qualified from a reputed medical university in the south Indian city of Chennai. Following basic surgical training in India, he moved to the United Kingdom to pursue higher surgical training. He underwent most of his specialist surgical training, in general and laparoscopic colorectal surgery, in southwest London, which resulted in his entry to the General Medical Council’s specialist register.
Practice
He is an advanced endoscopy specialist, fully accredited by JAG (Joint Advisory Group on GI Endoscopy) for performing colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy and OGD (upper gastrointestinal endoscopy). He carries out endoscopic removal of large polyps of the bowel (EMR) and treats early cancers of the rectum by TEMS or TAMIS, which is a minimally invasive, organ-preserving approach to small, early rectal tumours.
His special interests include treatment for benign anorectal conditions including haemorrhoids, anal fistula, anal abscesses and anal fissure.
He offers various surgical options for treatment of haemorrhoids including;
- Rubber band ligation (banding)
- Injections
- THD (Doppler guided haemorrhoid artery ligation)
- HALO (Doppler guided haemorrhoid artery ligation)
- RAFAELO (Radiofrequency ablation of haemorrhoids)
- Traditional surgical haemorrhoidectomy
He offers BOTOX for anal fissures and various surgical options for anal fistulas including;
- Fistula plug
- LIFT (Ligation of fistula tract) procedure
- VAAFT (Video Assisted Anal Fistula Treatment) procedure
In addition to surgical procedures, he provides wide-ranging, latest evidence-based consultations on functional bowel disorders like Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), constipation, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, acid reflux, indigestion, bloating and coeliac disease. He works closely with other allied specialties like gastroenterologists, dietitians and nutritionists, and believes strongly in a multi-disciplinary approach to improve his patients’ general gut health.
Teaching
Mr Shanmuganandan takes a keen interest in teaching and training junior surgical trainees and is an Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at King’s College, London. He is a JAG accredited trainer for endoscopy.
Research
He has multiple publications in international, peer-reviewed journals and was the Principal Investigator for a multi-centre, NIHR and NICE approved trial on the use of FIT test, which is a less invasive screening tool for bowel cancers. He is a member of the Trauma Care delivery Group, Sepsis Taskforce and Research & Development Committee at Croydon University Hospital. He also was a member of the NICE FIT trial steering group.
Patient Feedback
Here’s what some of his patients’ feedback look like:
"After reading positive reviews, I opted to see Dr. Arun Shanmuganandan for fistula treatment and was blown away by his warm, friendly manner. When Dr. Arun Shanmuganandan saw that I was nervous, he immediately put me and my family at ease. Throughout my fistula procedures and colonoscopy scan, I was kept informed about the possible options available and their pros and cons, I was well supported throughout my recovery period. Now I'm fully recovered and received excellent care from Dr. Arun Shanmuganandan and the Shirley Oaks hospital medical team. It was easy for me to understand the information in the follow-up meetings as well as the decision to choose Dr. Arun Shanmuganandan and the Shirley oaks hospital was a good one."
- Anonymised Patient, via Google
"I was initially very anxious about undergoing a hemorrhoidectomy. Like many, I turned to the internet and found myself overwhelmed by horror stories that made me hesitant to proceed. Dr. Arun assured me the recovery would be relatively quick, although I still had some doubts lingering in the back of my mind. However, I am incredibly glad I went ahead with the procedure. The actual surgery was so quick it was completed in just 10 minutes, and to my surprise, I didn't experience any of the severe pain I had read about online. I kept waiting for the intense discomfort to hit, but it never came. While I was prepared for a tough recovery, my experience was far smoother than expected. Throughout the process, Dr. Arun’s calm demeanour and clear explanations helped ease my worries. The recovery instructions were straightforward and following them made all the difference. By focusing on maintaining a healthy diet and keeping my stools soft, I was able to manage any mild discomfort with ease. It’s been a few weeks now, and I’m so relieved that I decided to have this procedure done at an earlier age. Moving forward, I’ll make sure to prioritise my gut health by eating lots of wholegrains and maintaining a balanced diet. Dr. Arun’s guidance has not only helped me through the surgery but also set me on the right path for long-term health. For anyone considering this surgery, I highly recommend Dr. Arun. His expertise made this a much more manageable experience than I could have imagined."
- Anonymised Patient, via Doctify
"I cannot speak highly enough of 'Mr Arun.' He is a consummate professional in every way, thorough, efficient and has brilliant inter-personal skills. The very nature of his line of expertise means that you’re dealing with sensitive treatments for sensitive (sometimes embarrassing even) problems. But I was put totally at ease, from first minute through to my latest consultation, across physical and procedural investigations, and then comprehensive pastoral advice regarding managing things going forward. It's a special skill for a consultant to make you feel that your condition and your wellbeing are the most important things in their world, but that's exactly how Arun Prasath Shanmuganandan made me feel on each occasion I saw him. Totally, 100% recommended!"
-Anonymised Patient, via Doctify
"I am very happy with the care I received from Dr. Arun. He is very knowledgeable and friendly and seemed genuinely interested in my case and family history, which is not very common these days. He made me feel at ease during a delicate procedure. I am grateful I have found him!"
- Anonymised Patient, via Topdoctors
"Friendliest and most professional staff. Kudos to Etheol, Chrissie and of course Dr. Arun!"
- Anonymised Patient, via Google
"Dr. Arun demonstrated brilliance in his clear and effective communication regarding the procedures. He took the time to thoroughly explain the reasoning behind each step, ensuring that I fully understood what to expect. His transparency and detailed explanations were key in alleviating any concerns, thank you for all your work."
- Anonymised Patient, via Google
Personal Life
Mr Shanmuganandan enjoys spending his weekends with his wife and son, and his favourite pursuit is hiking in the beautiful Surrey countryside. He follows cricket and the premier league and enjoys playing football and tennis with his son.
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Clinical Interests
General Surgery
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Bowel obstruction and perforation
- Skin lesions-lipoma (other than Head & Neck area)
Colorectal surgery and Gastroenterology
- Colonoscopy
- Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (OGD)
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Endoscopic removal of polyps of the bowel
- Trans-anal excision of early rectal cancers and large polyps (TEMS/TAMIS)
- Bowel cancer screening
- Colon and rectal cancer
- Laparoscopic (key-hole) surgery for bowel cancer and inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn’s and colitis
- Management of Diverticular disease
- Treatment for haemorrhoids, anal fistula and anal fissure
- Polyps
- Ulcerative colitis
- Crohn’s disease
- Abdominal pain
- Bowel incontinence
- Diarrhoea
- Constipation
- Bloating
- Digestive disorders
- Anal pain
- Rectal prolapse
- Rectal bleeding
- Blood in stools
- Gut health
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Bowel motility disorders
- Coeliac disease
- Anaemia
- Bowel Cancer
- Anal cancer
- Anal warts
- Genital warts
- Dyspepsia/Indigestion
- Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD)/Acid reflux
- Hiatus hernia
- Pelvic floor disorders
- Pelvic Pain
- FIT test
- FOB (Faecal occult Blood) test
- THD
- HALO
- Haemorrhoid surgery
- RAFAELO
- BOTOX for anal fissure
- Fistula surgery
- Fistula plug
- LIFT
- VAAFT
- Anal fissure
- Anal fistula
- Itchy bottom
- Lipoma
- Weight loss
- Diet advice
- Lifestyle advice for gut health
Professional Membership
- General Medical Council
- Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
- Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons of England
- British Medical Association
- Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland (ACPGBI)
- Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland (ALSGBI)
- European Association of Endoscopic Surgery (EAES)
