Mr Nicola De' Liguori Carino

Written by a NHS patient at Manchester Royal Infirmary

I was diagnosed with stage 3 pancreatic cancer in August 2021 and was referred to Christie’s where I received 12 cycles of chemotherapy starting 23rd October 2021. I responded well to treatment and was informed that the tumour had shrunk and that there was a possibility of surgery to remove the tumour. I met Mr de’Ligouri Carino on the 9th May 2022 to discuss having a Whipple operation which he explained involves the removal of the head of the pancreas, part of the bile duct, the gall bladder, the small bowel and part of the stomach and then rejoin the remaining pancreas, bile duct and stomach to another part of the small bowel. He explained fully and clearly the procedure to me, listening and answering reassuringly any concerns I voiced and making sure I understood completely what would happen. He explained the aim of surgery would be to cure but if the tumour was found to be unresectable at the time of surgery irreversible electroporation(IRE) would be considered to which he went into detail about. He also discussed all the associated risks of surgery, again patiently taking time to be sure I fully understood. He then asked me if I would like to go ahead with the operation and I immediately answered yes feeling very confident to be under his care. On the 10th June 2022 I underwent a nine hour operation and the surgery could not have gone any better. Mr de’Liguori had managed to remove everything and the next morning I was out of bed sat up in a chair ! I had several consultations with Mr de’Liguori after the operation and his support was excellent. I would not hesitate in recommending him, he is a caring and brilliant surgeon.

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Written by a NHS patient at Manchester Royal Infirmary

I was diagnosed with bowel cancer with liver metastasis in April 21 and underwent 14 rounds of chemotherapy to which I responded well and was given the option of surgery for a liver resection. That is when I met Mr Nicola De'Liguori-Carino he explained the procedure very clearly to me and took his time to make sure I understood what was going to happen. The surgery went very well and Mr De'Liguori removed the right side of my liver and also 3 legions on my left side 2 of which were not cancerous. I was in hospital for 5 days then discharged to recuperate at home. The only constructive suggestion I could make is that I would of liked a little more of Mr De'Liguori's time after surgery to explain in more detail how the surgery had gone, I spoke to Mr De'Liguori twice after surgery for less than 1 minute each time he just seemed to be in a rush and I do take on board doctors are very busy people. I would also like to say that Mr De'Liguori did ring me some weeks after surgery to see how I was doing and explained that the cancer cells he removed were all dead so that more than made up for not speaking to him very much after surgery.

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Written by a NHS patient at The Highfield Hospital - part of Circle Health Group

Ive been a patient of Mr Nicola De'Liguori carino for a long time now . I would trust this man with my life i had a major op back in 2010(liver resection) and then four years after a diffrent op . Been to see this brill consultant again today and put me a total ease and was so very nice to see him again . Wouldnt want anyone else apart from mr de'liguori. Keep doing your great work your fab

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Written by a NHS patient at Manchester Royal Infirmary

Dr De' Liguria, was very pleasant to speak too, he explained everything in great detail and made it easy to understand about the type of liver cancer I had and what needed to be done in great detail about the procedure. He's also a great surgeon who perform a 6.5hr operation on me through keyhole and C section leaving minimal tissue scaring. Again at the by-opsy consultation he was very clear on explaining how the by-opsy went and the results and what was needed afterwards. I found Dr De' Liguria a pleasant consultant who you feel relaxed and was easy to talk to.

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Written by a NHS patient at The Highfield Hospital - part of Circle Health Group

At 63 this is only my second operation, therefore I was feeling nervous at the prospect of an operation, but from my first telephone consultation up to my operation Mr Nicola De’ Liguori Carino made me feel at ease and he explained all my options and the procedure, Nicola has done an unbelievable job and I am on my way back to full health. Thank you to all the amazing staff at Highfield hospital for taking care of me.

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