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Professional statement
Mr Bart Decadt is an experienced consultant general surgeon based in Manchester, Cheshire, Warrington and Blackpool. He is an expert in laparoscopic bariatric and upper GI surgery (including surgery for hernias, gallbladder problems and acid reflux).
Mr Decadt originally qualified in Belgium. He performed his surgical training at the University of Cape Town (South Africa) and in Manchester (UK). He gained an MD at the University of East Anglia on Evidence Based Laparoscopic Surgery where he was involved in the first gastric band procedures performed in the UK in 1997. Mr Decadt won the 1st European prize in Linz (Austria) in 1999 (EAES congress) with his randomised study comparing the best surgical versus the best medical treatment for patients with severe acid reflux disease. This world-unique study involving over 300 patients proved for the first time the superiority of laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery above medication in terms of quality of life and longterm outcome.
Mr Decadt was appointed consultant surgeon at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust in 2005 where he was Lead Consultant for Upper GI Surgery. He also obtained an honorary consultant position in Manchester Royal Infirmary where he pioneered laparoscopically assisted surgery for stomach and oesophageal cancer. He was part of the surgical team granted one of the first NHS bariatric contracts in the UK in 2007 involving over a 1000 patients.
Mr Decadt performs all routine bariatric (weight reducing) and diabetic (treating type 2 diabetes) surgical procedures including gastric sleeve, bypass, band, balloon and revisional procedures. He is committed to providing his patients with the highest standard of care, making sure that the best service is given through each step of their weight-loss journey.
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B T. Verified Patient
10/07/2024
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I was looked after to the highest standards, I was informed throughout the treatment and never in doubt of anything, I'm totally satisfied and would recommend
M B. Verified Patient
02/07/2024
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Mr Ducatd was brilliant and my operation was very smooth and successfully I have lost 4 stone so far also mended my hiatus hernia during the op thanks so much.
Y R. Verified Patient
24/06/2024
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Mr Decadt is a very kind, compassionate and understanding doctor. I was very happy with the care I received from consultation to my surgery and post-care.
N. Verified Patient
19/06/2024
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Very reassuring and gave me confidence in his experience , so surgery was stress free!