Mr Simon Monkhouse 2018-12-22 Person 5 5 0

After suffering a suspected hernia I was referred to East Surrey Hospital by my GP and placed under the care of Mr Monkhouse who at the consultation confirmed the GP's diagnosis. The procedure necessary to repair the hernia (mesh inserted via keyhole surgery which would be done as a day case) was explained clearly and in detail. I then joined the waiting list which proved to be fairly short. Prior to the operation, issues around the use of mesh used in hernia repairs surfaced in the media which gave me some cause for concern. An email to Mr Monkhouse late on a Monday night resulted in an immediate reply addressing my concerns and providing reassurance regarding the type of mesh used, the method for inserting it and the complication rates which research had proved to be low. The operation was entirely successful. There has been a complete absence of pain with only the mildest of discomfort for just a few days immediately post-surgery. The follow-up meeting yesterday (two months after the operation) has confirmed that all is well. The quality of care that I have received from Mr Monkhouse, his surgical team and the staff at East Surrey Hospital has been superb. Even the food - both variety of selection and quality - was excellent! I'd like to express my deep gratitude to Mr Monkhouse, his team and the staff at East Surrey for looking after me and providing such great care.