Mr Paul Ziprin trained in general surgery with a subspecialist interest in colorectal surgery and, in particular, laparoscopic surgery for general surgical conditions such as inguinal and incisional hernias as well as gallstone disease, and for both benign and malignant colorectal conditions.

All complex cases should be managed in the context of a multidisciplinary team, in particular, patients with malignant disease and inflammatory bowel disease, should be managed jointly by radiologists, gastroenterologists, pathologists oncologists and specialist nurses where appropriate.

Mr Paul Ziprin is part of the Hospital of St John & St Elizabeth’s specialist units, London Hernia and The GI Unit.