Mr James Kynaston is a Consultant Colorectal and General Surgeon at NHS Forth Valley, based at Forth Valley Royal Hospital, and provides private consultations and surgical treatment at Kings Park Hospital in Stirling. He has extensive experience in the investigation and management of colorectal and general surgical conditions, with expertise in colorectal cancer, minimally invasive surgery, abdominal wall hernia surgery and benign anorectal conditions.

Mr Kynaston graduated in Medicine from the University of Aberdeen in 2007. He subsequently undertook his postgraduate surgical training in the United Kingdom, completing his Higher Surgical Training in General Surgery in the Southwest of England and obtaining his Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in 2017.

Following completion of his specialist training, Mr Kynaston pursued advanced fellowship training in colorectal surgery, including specialist training in transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) in Bath. In 2019, he undertook the prestigious Minimally and Maximally Invasive Colorectal Cancer Fellowship at St Mark's Hospital in London, an internationally recognised centre of excellence in colorectal surgery. During this fellowship, he was mentored by Mr Ian Jenkins, gaining further experience in advanced laparoscopic colorectal surgery, complex pelvic dissection and the multidisciplinary management of colorectal cancer. He also completed an international surgical observership at Samsung Medical Centre in Seoul, South Korea, gaining exposure to advanced surgical techniques and international approaches to colorectal cancer treatment.

Mr Kynaston was appointed as a Consultant Colorectal and General Surgeon at NHS Forth Valley in January 2020. He is currently the Clinical Lead for Colorectal Cancer, with responsibility for supporting the delivery and continued development of colorectal cancer services across the region. He has played an important role in the development of a centralised colorectal cancer surgical service, with a focus on improving patient outcomes, increasing access to minimally invasive surgery and maintaining high standards of cancer care.

Mr Kynaston maintains an active interest in clinical research, audit and quality improvement. His work has focused particularly on outcomes following colorectal cancer surgery, the impact of centralising specialist surgical services and the role of organ-preserving approaches in early rectal cancer. He has presented his work at national and international surgical meetings, including the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland (ACPGBI) and the European Society of Coloproctology (ESCP). His research and quality improvement work have also received recognition through surgical conference awards.

His specialist interests include colon and rectal cancer, laparoscopic and robotic colorectal surgery, and benign anorectal conditions such as haemorrhoids, anal fissures and fistulae. He also has a particular interest in abdominal wall hernia surgery, offering open, laparoscopic and robotic approaches to the treatment of inguinal, femoral, umbilical, epigastric and incisional hernias. At Kings Park Hospital, he provides specialist assessment and treatment tailored to each patient's individual needs, placing particular emphasis on clear communication, shared decision-making and high-quality, evidence-based care.

Mr Kynaston is committed to providing a friendly, approachable and professional service, helping patients feel informed, reassured and confident throughout their treatment journey.

Clinical Interests

• Colon and rectal cancers
• Laparoscopic and robotic colorectal surgery
• Benign anorectal conditions including haemorrhoids, anal fissures and fistulae
• Abdominal wall hernia surgery including open, laparoscopic and robotic approaches
• Inguinal, femoral, umbilical, epigastric and incisional hernias

• General Medical Council 
• British Medical Association 
• European Society of Coloproctology