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Mr Constantinos Simillis
2021-12-31
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31st December 2021
Mr Simillis successfully removed a tumour from my colon.
The problem was detected by routine screening and confirmed by colonoscopy a few days later. I was operated on within a week and home eight days later - just in time for Christmas.
I was impressed with the speed and efficiency of the whole process and the professionalism of the surgical and nursing teams. I felt that I was in the hands of a supreme team of professionals from start to finish.
Mr Constantinos Simillis
2021-10-16
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16th October 2021
Mr Simillis diagnosed my Caecal cancer in 2021 and I was due for surgery on June 16th '21 He met me and my wife and expIained in understandable terms the need for surgery. I had all the prep medication for the operation waiting to take. Unfortunately on May 27th '21 I was consumed by unbearable stomach pains and an Ambulance had to take me to Addenbrooke's Hospital Cambridge. My Wife waived me goodbye on our 49th Wedding Anniversary !! Mr Simillis told me of the problems of a major operation without having taken all the prep medication and that I would have it after the operation. He gave me an emergency CT scan and made the great decision to operate that day, a 5hr operation to remove the tumour and my swollen appendix at the same time, brilliant !! He has managed to re-connect my tubes and I can function normally with stomach and bowel. I am so grateful to this wonderful Surgeon and man and all his team of doctors and nurses. I am not on Chemo but am monitored wit CT scans and hoping all stays clear. Thank you all so much for helping me. Kind Regards, Leslie Smith.
Mr Constantinos Simillis
2021-10-11
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11th October 2021
I was referred to Addenbrooke’s on October 1st 2020, I had a colonoscopy on October 14th a CT scan on the same day and an MRI scan two days later. I met with Mr Simillis some days later, what a man, he explained everything to me with wonderful drawing and care and kindness. I was diagnosed with recital cancer, my surgery was on November 24th 2020. I still cry thinking about it. This was and is life changing, I now have a stoma we seem to be getting on with each other. The care kindness and support I received from Addenbrooke’s as a patient on L4 and an outpatient in oncology has been brilliant. Mr Simillis Cheryl and all the staff in the hospital you are heroes and a credit to your profession, I am truly humbled to have met you all.
Mr Constantinos Simillis
2021-09-24
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24th September 2021
I was diagnosed 21 April 2021 with a locally advanced adenoma colon (caecal)cancer after CT scan and colonoscopy pathology results. A week later my husband and I met my surgeon Mr Simillis at Addenbrooks colorectal outpatient department. We were devastated to hear the chocking news of my advanced tumour and the real risks of complications to achieve a complete removal! I use to be a nurse and midwife and knew Mr Simillis was very concerned. However, he said he thought he could do it. Surgery was booked for the following week. Next day Mr Simillis called me to say he wanted to discuss my case once more at the next MDT Meeting. Following the meeting a descition was made to allow me (despite my PBC autoimmune disease) to have neo adjuvant chemo therapy prior to surgery to try and shrink the tumour and improve the surgical outcome. 6 cycles of FOLFOX was booked but after 3 cycles the tumour had shrunk enough to plan surgery. I had my right colonectomy by keyhole surgery 2 September. Mr Simillis came and saw me every working day. I'm extremely grateful for the surgical skills of Mr Simillis and to his descition to not go ahead with surgery initially. I now have had the histology report and result from the MDT meeting. We are delighted to have been told all cancer was removed with good cancer free margins, 20! Lymph nodes were removed all cancer free and I do not need to have any postoperative chemotherapy!! Fabulous and miraculous thank you Mr Simillis
Mr Constantinos Simillis
2021-08-20
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20th August 2021
Dr. Constantinos Simillis turned out to be a specific guy, after being diagnosed with the disease, he quickly makes decisions about how to treat. Involved in his work, he individually approaches each patient. Involved in his work, he individually approaches each patient. I'm glad he operated on me. Thank you doctor.
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Dr Simillis is a Consultant Colorectal and General Surgeon at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and an Affiliated Assistant Professor at the University of Cambridge. Dr Simillis qualified in medicine with MBBS from Imperial College London in 2005, where he also achieved a BSc in Surgery and Anaesthesia with First Class Honours. He completed his speciality training in General Surgery and Colorectal Surgery in the North West London surgical rotation and trained in leading university teaching hospitals in the UK. He undertook subspecialty training in advanced colorectal cancer at the world-renowned St Mark’s Hospital and the Royal Marsden Hospital.
After completion of his speciality surgical training in 2017, he was awarded Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) by the UK General Medical Council (GMC). From 2017, he worked as a Consultant Colorectal and General Surgeon at West Middlesex University Hospital, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. In 2020, he was appointed as a Consultant Colorectal and General Surgeon at the prestigious Cambridge Colorectal Unit, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
After successfully completing the respective exams, he was awarded Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (General Surgery) and Fellowship of the European Board of Surgery (Coloproctology). He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), Fellow of the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland (ASGBI), and Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine. He is a Member of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland (ACPGBI), Member of the European Society of Coloproctology (ESCP), Member of the European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO), Member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS), and Member of the Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland (ALSGBI).
He specialises in abdominal and gastrointestinal surgery, oncological surgery, advanced colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticular disease, hernia surgery, and proctology. He is proficient in advanced minimally invasive surgery, including laparoscopic and robotic surgery. Following a pan-European competitive selection process, he was awarded the European Society of Coloproctology (ESCP) Robotic Surgery Fellowship which was fully funded by Intuitive. He is an accredited endoscopist by the UK Joint Advisory Group (JAG), in both upper (gastroscopy) and lower (colonoscopy) gastrointestinal endoscopy.
He has been awarded a Doctorate in Medicine from the University College London for his research into the optimal surgical management of colorectal cancer liver metastases. He has a strong interest and knowledge of evidence-based medical practice demonstrated by a Postgraduate Certificate in Evidence-Based Healthcare from University College London. He has completed a Master's Degree in Healthcare Ethics and Law, at Manchester University, School of Law, which has provided him with in-depth analysis and extensive understanding of every day moral and legal issues faced by a surgeon.
He has an impressive academic record and has published extensively in the scientific literature with over 100 peer-reviewed international journal publications and book chapters, and with over 4000 citations. He has given numerous national and international presentations at scientific conferences, and he acts as a reviewer for several high-impact peer-reviewed journals. He has been the primary supervisor of undergraduate and postgraduate students, and he is an active member of the Cancer Research UK, Cambridge Centre. Previously, he held the titles of Honorary Clinical Research Fellow, and later, Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer, at the Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London. At present, on the basis of his sizeable contributions to research, he has been granted the esteemed title of Affiliated Assistant Professor, at the Department of Surgery, University of Cambridge.
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