
What is Rectal Prolapse?
Rectal prolapse is a condition that distressing and debilitating for anyone who suffers from it. Mr Gregory Thomas from Welbeck Digestive Health teaches us more about this condition and its treatment options.

Mr Gregory Thomas is a consultant colorectal surgeon at Welbeck and a consultant colorectal surgeon at St Mark’s Hospital, London. specialising in pelvic floor disorders, complex proctology (fistula, fissures and haemorrhoids), pilonidal disease, abdominal wall hernia and inflammatory bowel disease.
Mr Gregory Thomas is qualified from Imperial College School of Medicine. He undertook postgraduate surgical training in London and Surrey. Mr Gregory Thomas completed an MD thesis in pelvic floor disorders at Imperial College London. Prior to his appointment as a consultant, he undertook further specialist training at St Mark’s and in several specialist centres in the USA and Europe.
Mr Thomas continues to maintain a strong academic interest and has published widely in his field, and has presented at many national and international scientific meetings.
Mr Gregory Thomas has approx. 50 peer-reviewed papers
Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland
European Society of Coloproctology
General Medical Council
British Medical Association
Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
ESCP travelling fellowship
ACPGBI travelling fellowship


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