Professor Vasanth Andrews is a consultant Gynaecologist working at Nuffield Woking He graduated from the United and Medical and Dental Schools of Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals, London in 1996. He has more than 25 years of experience as an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist. He has clinical and research interests in minimally invasive (keyhole) surgery and problems following childbirth. He is experienced in performing operative laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery including hysterectomies and treating endometriosis. He was trained in laparoscopic surgery by Professor Jeremy Wright and obtained a Distinction in his master’s degree in advanced Gynaecological Minimally Invasive Surgery. He is also experienced in performing open and vaginal surgery.
Vasanth also has a keen interest in problems following childbirth. Specifically, he has interests in the management of obstetric anal sphincter injuries (third and fourth-degree tears), and perineal problems including wound breakdown and painful intercourse after childbirth. He is trained to perform endoanal ultrasound and anal manometry. His research in this field led to his Doctorate in the diagnosis and management of Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries.
He has been a member of the council of the RCOG and divisional medical director.
Languages spoken: English and Tamil
Specialism: Pelvic Health and Minimal Access Surgery, Childbirth Perineal Trauma Specialist
Areas of Expertise:
- Laparoscopic Surgery for ovarian cysts, pelvic infections and endometriosis
- General gynaecology – menstrual disorders, pelvic pain, painful periods, premenstrual tension
- Abdominal and vaginal surgery.
- Problems following childbirth including perineal and anal sphincter disorders.
Practising Sites:
- Nuffield Health Woking Hospital, Shores Road, Woking, GU21 4BY
- Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital, Stirling Road, Guilford, GU2 7RF
