Personal Profile
Mr Anil Kaul is a highly experienced Consultant Surgeon specialising in General and Upper Gastrointestinal (Upper GI) Surgery. He is widely recognised for his expertise in complex Upper GI procedures and Bariatric (weight loss) surgery, with a strong focus on minimally invasive techniques. Over 90% of his operations are performed laparoscopically, ensuring faster recovery and reduced post-operative discomfort for his patients.
After completing his basic medical qualification (MBBS) in India, Mr Kaul undertook specialist higher surgical training in the Mersey and Cheshire region, leading to his Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FRCS). He also holds an MD degree from the University of Liverpool and is a recognised trainer for surgical trainees in the Mersey and Cheshire area, reflecting his commitment to education and clinical excellence.
Mr Kaul’s clinical practice covers a wide range of procedures. He is highly skilled in gallbladder surgery, performing more than 90% of cases laparoscopically. His expertise extends to hernia repair, offering both open and laparoscopic approaches tailored to individual patient needs. He is also a leading authority in anti-reflux surgery, including laparoscopic hiatus hernia repair and advanced anti-reflux procedures. In addition, Mr Kaul provides diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy services, including gastroscopy and flexible sigmoidoscopy, and offers comprehensive assessment and treatment for benign coloproctology conditions such as rectal bleeding.
Patients choose Mr Kaul for his extensive experience, advanced surgical skills and patient-centred approach. His commitment to minimally invasive surgery ensures shorter hospital stays, quicker recovery times and excellent clinical outcomes.
Current NHS/University Posts
- Consultant General Surgeon, Mersey and West Lancashire NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical interests
- Upper GI surgery
- Gall Bladder Surgery
- Anti reflux surgery
- Hernia surgery
- Treatment of rectal bleeding
- Sigmoidoscopy
- Gastroscopy
Professional memberships
- Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
- Royal College of Surgeons of England
- British Obesity and Metabolic Specialist Society
Treatments offered
- Colonoscopy
- Abscess incision and drainage
- Anal fistula surgery
- Epigastric hernia repair
- Femoral hernia repair
- Gallbladder removal
- Haemorrhoidal artery ligation
- Haemorrhoidectomy
- Hernia repair paraumbilical and umbilical
- Incisional hernia
- Pilonidal sinus surgery
- Skin lesion
- Sphincterotomy lateral internal
- Sports hernia repair