Mr Lasantha D Wijesinghe
Consultant Vascular Surgeon
Specialties
Vascular surgery
Surgery
What people can be referred for
Any problems caused by diseases of the arteries or veins. Aneurysms, leg ulcers, strokes or mini strokes caused by carotid artery disease, claudication, varicose veins.
Why I chose my specialties
The technical part of vascular procedures is most challenging and can demand expertise from head to foot.
Primary contact
Secretary: Mrs J Hoare
0300 019 5843
Membership of professional bodies
British Medical Association
Royal College of Surgeons of England
Vascular Society of Great Britain and Ireland
Council Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
Year of registration
1990
Special clinical interests
Carotid endarterectomy
Lower limb bypass
Varicose veins
Publications
University of Cambridge, MD thesis University of Leeds, Registrar training in Yorkshire. All of professional surgical interest but not of general public interest.
Outcome data
This is accessible via VSQIP here and here.
Research
I have been involved in several trials and studies as a primary investigator in subjects as varied as gene therapy and leg ischaemia. At the time of writing I am PI for the BASIL 2 and BASIL 3 trials.