After qualifying as a Consultant General Surgeon in 2008, Mr Kang completed five years of higher specialist training across several colorectal surgery subspecialty posts in the West Midlands. During this time, he developed extensive expertise in colorectal surgery and the management of a wide range of bowel conditions.

His specialist interests include laparoscopic (keyhole) colorectal surgery, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), ileal pouch surgery, faecal incontinence, obstructive defecation disorders, and sacral nerve stimulation.

Clinical approach and patient care

Mr Kang is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. He combines specialist colorectal expertise with a thorough and evidence-based approach to diagnosis and treatment.

He works closely with patients to understand their symptoms, explain available treatment options, and develop tailored management plans. Where appropriate, he uses minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques, which can offer benefits such as smaller incisions, reduced postoperative pain, and faster recovery compared with traditional open surgery.

His experience covers both routine and complex colorectal conditions, helping patients receive expert care throughout their treatment journey.

Colorectal surgery expertise

Mr Kang has extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of colorectal conditions, including both benign and cancer-related diseases.
His areas of expertise include:

• Colorectal cancer
• Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
• Ileal pouch surgery
• Faecal incontinence
• Obstructive defecation disorders
• Colonoscopy
• Anal fissures
• Sacral nerve stimulation

He also has significant experience in laparoscopic colorectal surgery and the use of minimally invasive techniques to treat a variety of bowel conditions.

Leadership, teaching and service improvement

In addition to his clinical work, Mr Kang has held several leadership and educational roles at Northampton General Hospital.

He served as:

• Surgical Tutor for eight years
• Audit Lead for the Enhanced Recovery Programme
• Risk Management Lead for the Surgical Directorate

Through these roles, he worked closely with the Department of Service Improvement to help streamline patient pathways and improve the quality and efficiency of surgical services.

As Surgical Tutor, he was a member of the Education and Training Committee and helped maintain high standards of training for junior doctors. He also worked with the Nottingham Trent University Simulation Centre, supporting laparoscopic surgical education for undergraduate medical students.

Mr Kang led the organisation, coordination, and delivery of a LAPCO interactive training course, which incorporated live surgery, simulation techniques, and cadaver-based laparoscopic training.

Why patients choose Mr Kang

Patients choose Mr Kang for his extensive experience in colorectal and general surgery, expertise in laparoscopic surgery, and commitment to delivering personalised care.

His combination of specialist surgical knowledge, teaching experience, and dedication to service improvement enables him to provide comprehensive care for patients with a wide range of colorectal and general surgical conditions.

• Colorectal cancer
• Colonoscopy
• Treatment injections for anal fissures
• Gallbladder disease
• Hernia repair
• Laparoscopic (Keyhole) Surgery for bowel cancer
• Laparoscopic ventral mesh rectopexy
• Removing benign skin lesion 

• Consultant Colorectal Surgeon at Northampton General Hospital

• Member of the Association of Coloproctology Great Britain and Ireland (ACPGBI)
• Laparoscopic Colorectal Fellowship at Queens Medical Centre Nottingham in 2008