Mr Bruno Sgromo
Qualifications
ChB, MD
GMC number: 6104108
Practising since: 1998
Specialties
General Surgery
Consultation times
- Alternate Mondays 1.30-4.00pm
- For more choice of appointments please contact Mr Sgromo’s secretary
- Overview
About
Mr Bruno Sgromo is an experienced surgeon who specialises in General, Oesophagogastric & Bariatric Surgery with specific training in laparoscopic and robotic operations. He was appointed to his present post of Consultant General Surgeon in 2009 by Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Oxford.
He graduated from the University Magna Graecia, Catanzaro, in Italy with top marks and obtained his MD in 1998. He completed his General Surgery training in 2005 and registered with the GMC as a Specialist Register in 2006.
Bruno’s training in upper GI conditions incorporated periods of study and work experience in Italy, The Netherlands (Erasmus Medical School), Scotland (Ninewells Hospital) and finally in Oxford where he settled with his family in 2007.
He has specialist interests in oesophageal and stomach cancer. Since his appointment in 2009 as a Consultant Surgeon, he has been the lead clinician for the minimally invasive and robotic surgery programme. He carried out the first minimally invasive gastrectomy & oesophagectomy for cancer in Oxford (2011), as well as the first robotic assisted gastrectomy & oesophagectomy for cancer in Oxford (2022). To date he has performed nearly 1000 resections for oesophageal & gastric cancer, his results have been presented at national and international conferences.
Results of surgery for acid reflux was a topic of Bruno’s research whilst in Scotland and his paper was published in the journal, Surgical Endoscopy. Bruno regularly performs laparoscopic & robotic Nissen & partial fundoplications, LINX magnetic band insertion and Stretta therapy. A highly personalised approach to acid reflux treatment is essential due to the risk of gastro-intestinal side effects, for this reason Bruno performs OGD and BRAVO capsule studies personally and refers his patients to the best clinics for pre-operative assessment.
Having started bariatric surgery in Oxford in 2008, Bruno is one of the most senior bariatric Surgeons in the UK. He regularly performs primary and revisional surgery (gastric bypass, mini gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy) with both laparoscopic and robotic approach. Over the last few years Bruno has been performing the Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) as well as prescribing Mounjaro medication for weight loss.
Bruno was a member of the Education & Research, Bariatric Registry bariatric & Bariatric Subspecialty Committee for both BOMSS (British Bariatric & Metabolic Society) and AUGIS (Upper GI Surgery).
PA – Mrs Lisa Francombe
Telephone: 07780 682087 Email: lisa.francombe-oxbariatric@outlook.com
Special interests
- Oesophageal cancer – minimally invasive and robotic oesophagectomy
- Stomach cancer – minimally invasive and robotic total gastrectomy/partial gastrectomy
- Acid reflux – Nissen, Toupet and Dor fundoplication, LINX magnetic band & Stretta therapy as well as diagnosing GORD
- Obesity – Revisional/conversion surgery, roux-en-Y gastric bypass, one anastomosis gastric bypass/mini gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) & endoscopic insertion of gastric balloon, weight loss medications.
- Hernias – Hiatus, inguinal, umbilical, incisional, Spigelian & femoral (laparoscopic, robotic & open
Personal interests
Mr Sgromo lives in Oxford with his wife and two daughters. He enjoys skiing, sailing, cycling, and walking the family dog.
Treatments and tests offered by Mr Bruno Sgromo at Nuffield Health
- Gastric band (lap banding)
- Stretta therapy
- Laparoscopic reflux surgery (fundoplication)
- Laparoscopic incisional hernia repair
- Hernia unilateral
- Reflux surgery (fundoplication)
- Sleeve gastrectomy
- Hernia repair
- Gastric bypass
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal)
Locations Mr Bruno Sgromo works with
Related experience
Memberships
- British Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society
- International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity
- American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
- Association of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland
Other posts held
- Lead Consultant Bariatric Surgeon, Oxford University Hospitals
Insurers Mr Bruno Sgromo works with
Mr Bruno Sgromo works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- Bupa
- WPA
- AXA Health
- CS Healthcare
- Aviva Health
- Cigna
- Vitality Health (Pru Health)
Declaration
Mr Bruno Sgromo does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Mr Bruno Sgromo does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Mr Bruno Sgromo holds the following paid advisory role(s) either at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health:
Mr Bruno Sgromo is a member of the Nuffield Health Expert Advisory Group who provide project specific advisory services on an as required basis. EAG members are paid a day rate of £1,000 or an hourly rate of £150 plus reasonable expenses incurred.