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The RD&E has a well deserved reputation for clinical excellence and innovation. In many cases our clinical teams are leading the field in the delivery of new and exciting treatments.
Minimally Invasive Oesophagectomy
Surgeons Richard Berrisford and Saj Wajed have introduced the minimally invasive oesophagectomy, replacing the need for a major operation to treat cancer of the oesophagus with a keyhole procedure, significantly reducing recovery time. Click on "Thoracic and Upper GI Surgery" on the left for more information.
One of these operations is shown in the photo to the right.
Radiofrequency Ablation of Kidney Tumours
Under Professor Tony Watkinson, the RD&E is one of a handful of trusts offering radiofrequency ablation of kidney tumours, using an image-guided probe inserted in to the centre of the tumour, with some patients ready to go home the same day.
Press release on Radiofrequency Ablation of Kidney Tumours
Professor Sian Ellard
Our research teams, linked to the Peninsula Medical School are developing new treatments that are transforming the lives of patients. Professor Sian Ellard, Consultant Clinical Molecular Geneticist set up a laboratory, which, within a decade, has become a world renowned diagnostic centre developing life-changing treatment for diabetes, meaning patients who have been on insulin for many years have transferred to tablet, literally giving them new lease of life.
Press release about Professor Sian Ellard
Peninsula Clinical Genetics Service
Welcome to the Peninsula Clinical Genetics Service. We offer a regional service to the South West Peninsula of the UK with regular Consultant and Genetic Counsellor clinics taking place across Devon and Cornwall.
Clinical Genetics is the medical specialty which provides a diagnostic service and "genetic counselling" for individuals or families with, or at risk of, conditions which may have a genetic basis. Genetic disorders can affect any body system and any age group. The aim of Genetic Services is to help those affected by, or at risk of, a genetic disorder to live as normally as possible. The PCGS receives referrals from all parts of Devon and Cornwall and from a variety of health professionals. The main office is based at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Heavitree and there are satellite offices in Plymouth and Truro. Please see our website for further details.
Glaucoma service specialists win top award
Click here for the press release
RD&E at forefront of Brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer
The Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital is one of only three hospitals in the UK offering High Dose Rate Brachytherapy for prostate cancer and this week the 50th patient will start treatment. Click here for more information.
