Mr Rodney Laing

Written by a private patient at Nuffield Hospital Cambridge

My first consultation was via telephone and the second face to face. Mr Laing has that rare quality of being very precise and detailed in dealing with your issue but relaxed and easy to communicate with at the same time. He is also very reassuring that your issue can be successfully dealt with using the least invasive surgery possible. Feel very safe.

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Written by a private patient at Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital

I contacted Mr Laing after seeing him on the Surgeons at the edge of life TV programme, carrying out the same operation that I had 12 months prior. No body knows what other outcomes might have been, but all I can say is I wish I had known about Mr Laing prior to my complex spinal surgery. From the first few words I felt at ease. Mr Laing, explored my history to give him an holistic over view and responded in a kind and empathetic way, putting me immediately at ease. Following which was a detailed explanation of my scan, presented in a way I could understand. Dr Laing's expert opinion was sought as a second opinion to my condition and I left the consultation feeling reassured knowing that my condition should not worsen, but if it does I am in capable hands; hands that I would fully trust. I am now fully aware of and understand my current spinal anatomy ( that no one else has bothered to fully explain) . My only complaint is that I am just frustrated that he did not do my initial surgery, but unfortunately you cannot turn back the hands of time. However, given the change he would be my surgeon of choice.

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Written by a private patient at Nuffield Hospital Cambridge

My X rays were not available to Mr Laing. Previous consultancy had shown "concern" about the ACDF procedure performed by Mr Shackleford at Warrington. These were clearly apparent on X rays. The concern about my left shoulder droop was immediate. Not developed. My ACDF was performed because I couldnt see reverse mirror after setting it up before driving off. My head had simpy drooped without my realising. I am unable to do any of the lifestyle choices ie swimming and dancing at all. so I "cannot do my best and live with the pain". The ensuing Shoulder replacement did not improve anything. it actually made things worse. I am also now pursuing revison surgery on that procedure. I am not sure a Video call was able to able to get across my patient feelings etc and expectations. I was hoping for revision surgery (whatever the risks) option for the ACDF as I am totally convinced that the original procedure failed for reasons not clear, and needs a replacement disc at c3 and whatever may be considered necessary at c4/c5 which was never offered at pre op stage I simply expected a disc replacement at c3. Perhaps this would have been more explainable on a face to face, and physical presence consultation. Nothing will shake me from my belief that the ACDF failed and needs revision (At my risk) surgery. Its not possible to be swimming my best times and strongest the week before the ACDF and then not able to swim immediately after the ACDF!! That clearly shows something was amiss after the operation. I pointed out that Warrington Hospital had been suspended from spinal surgery at the time of my ACDF due to "suspicious" events and that all patients including myself were transferred for care to other hospitals in the North West and Warrington has not been allowed to resume spinal surgery and my surgeon no longer consults at Warrington!! All this I feel would have been suitably discussed at a face to face consultation where video link time constraints are not so tight. Very disappointed

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at Nuffield Hospital Cambridge

Excellent encounter all round

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Written by a private patient at Nuffield Hospital Cambridge

Dr. Laing's approach from the first consultation, was understanding, sympathetic and helpful in every way. This was followed up by continuing support throughout the pre-operative and post-operative periods, and with the final consultation. I am indebted to him and his team for performing my back surgery which has given me my life back.

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