Stomal conditions include issues such as skin irritation, leakage, prolapse or retraction around a stoma. These concerns are common and manageable, and assessment with Mr Mathew Jacob helps identify the cause and provide effective, personalised care.
Understanding the Condition
Stomal concerns may present as discomfort, changes in stoma appearance, skin irritation, difficulty fitting appliances or altered function. These issues can feel overwhelming, but most have clear solutions. Review with Mr Mathew Jacob helps restore comfort, improve stoma care and prevent further complications.
Common issues include skin irritation, prolapse, retraction, narrowing (stenosis), hernias around the stoma and difficulties with appliance fitting.
When should I seek help?
If your stoma changes shape, stops functioning normally, causes persistent discomfort, or you’re experiencing repeated appliance leaks, a referral to Mr Mathew Jacob ensures timely assessment and practical management options.
Know More About What We Offer
Mr Mathew Jacob provides comprehensive stoma review, collaborates with stomal therapy nurses, and offers surgical solutions when required to improve function, comfort and long-term stoma health.
Robotic Surgery
Robotic surgery uses advanced technology for precise, minimally invasive procedures, often allowing smaller incisions and faster recovery. Mr Mathew Jacob is an experienced robotic surgeon and console accredited with the da Vinci XI Robotic System and supervises other surgeons starting their robotic journey (formally known as Proctorship) sharing his expertise to ensure safe, effective use of this advanced technology.
General surgery includes abdominal, gastrointestinal and soft-tissue conditions, along with endoscopic investigations including gastroscopy, colonoscopy and polypectomy.
Colorectal surgery covers conditions of the colon, rectum and anus, as well as endoscopic procedures such as colonoscopy, polypectomy and haemorrhoid banding. Patients may need assessment for bleeding, changes in bowel habits, anal pain, or when screening identifies a concerning finding.
Everyone’s “normal” is different, but if you’re experiencing anything unusual or new, please speak with your GP and discuss whether a referral to Mr Mathew Jacob is appropriate. We need to receive all referrals before arranging consultations. If you have any questions about this process, our team is always here to help.
