Mr Javed Sultan 2015-03-16 Person 5 5 0

Mr. Javed Sultan is the Consultant Oesophago-Gastric Surgeon at the Royal Surrey County Hospital. I had been diagnosed with oesophageal cancer in Sept 2014 and this was followed by a course of chemotherapy. Mr. Sultan and his team operated on me on 25/02/2015 - this involved a two-phase oesophagogastrectomy lasting over 9 hours. Pre-admission consultations I found Mr. Sultan’s approach extremely professional. his manner was informative and straightforward. Post Chemotherapy: I was asked by Mr. Sultan to join his new 6 week pre-habilitation exercise regime designed to build up my strength in key areas of my body and improve my cardio vascular to aid me with dealing with the surgery and allow me to retain strength particularly in my upper body and legs post surgery to enable speedier recovery. Post Operation: Mr. Sultan kept me well informed of developments, making frequent ward visits to check on my progress. His style was caring and inspirational, providing me with the additional motivation required for increased effort on my part, which resulted in a shorter recovery time in hospital – 8 days from surgery to leaving the hospital. During the whole process, Mr. Sultan always made my wife feel very welcome and at ease during my consultations and when she was visiting me post surgery. It also has to be said that Mr. Sultan’s entire team, as well as the staff particularly within the ICU unit, were excellent in all respects of my care at the Royal Surrey County Hospital in Guildford. It's a long recovery period from this surgery (my appointment with the Bus) for me and, so far, I have had no issues or problems, which I believe is entirely down to his skills as a surgeon - he has saved my life. Mr. Sultan receives the highest recommendation from me.