Consultant General & Colorectal Surgeon
Minimally Invasive, Robotic & Diagnostic Surgery Specialist
Mr Trif Papettas is a Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon offering comprehensive surgical expertise in laparoscopic, robotic-assisted and open surgery. Consulting at the Grafton Suite, Stratford-upon-Avon, he provides specialist private care across hernia repair, bowel surgery, gallbladder surgery and advanced diagnostic endoscopy. Further information on all services is available at privatebowelsurgeon.com.
Qualifications & Experience
Mr Papettas graduated with honours from the University of Sheffield Medical School and holds the Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS). He completed an Ethicon Advanced Laparoscopic Fellowship, focused principally on advanced robotic and laparoscopic resections for colorectal cancer. Across his career he has performed more than 8,000 procedures spanning laparoscopic, robotic, endoscopic and open surgery, including over 500 major bowel resections.
Specialist Services
- Hernia Surgery — laparoscopic, robotic-assisted and open repair of inguinal, femoral, umbilical, ventral and recurrent hernias. Learn more
- Bowel & Colorectal Surgery — expert management of bowel cancer, diverticular disease and inflammatory bowel conditions, including laparoscopic and robotic bowel resection. Learn more
- Gallbladder Surgery — laparoscopic and robotic cholecystectomy for gallstones and gallbladder disease, with a 0% bile duct injury rate. Learn more
- Diagnostic Endoscopy — JAG dual-accredited colonoscopy and gastroscopy, with a near-100% caecal intubation rate. Learn more
- Perianal Conditions — treatment of haemorrhoids, anal fissures, fistulas and rectal prolapse.
Audited Outcomes & Credentials
- 8,000+ procedures performed, including 500+ major bowel resections
- Anastomotic leak rate below 1% and 0% elective mortality
- JAG dual accreditation: therapeutic colonoscopy and diagnostic gastroscopy
- 19 peer-reviewed publications with 146+ citations
- GMC Specialist Register; active surgical trainer and mentor