General Surgery

Policies

Bariatric surgery Cosmetic/Plastic Surgery Epididymal cyst surgery Face, neck and brow lifts (rhytidectomy) Hallux valgus (bunion) surgery Health optimisation Hernia (inguinal) - repair of minimally symptomatic inguinal hernia Liposuction Thigh and buttock lift (not routinely commissioned) Tier 3 weight management services

Pathways

Change in bowel habit / rectal bleeding Constipation in adults Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease GP minor surgery and joint injections Groin hernia Iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) Sports hernia Tier 3 obesity management service

Additional information

Health optimisation 

Stop smoking - patient advice
 

Bariatric surgery guidance

BOMSS post-bariatric surgery nutritional guidance for GPs

NICE guideline - When to refer adults for assessment for bariatric surgery