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Professional Experience

• Consultant Gynaecological Surgeon at The Royal Marsden and St George’s Hospitals
• Head of Department of Gynaecological Oncology at The Royal Marsden (private care) and Medical Director of Private Care
• Private practice in London (Knightsbridge, Devonshire Place, Lister, Parkside Hospitals)
• Pioneer in robotic surgery: performed the first robotic hysterectomy in the UK in 2007; more than 650 robotic cases to date
• Clinical roles in minimal access surgery, complex oncology surgery, teaching, and mentoring younger surgeons

Academic Contributions

• Associate Honorary Faculty in Gynaecological Oncology Surgery at The Institute of Cancer Research
• Editor and section editor: including “Female Reproductive Tract” section for Gray’s Anatomy
• Regular invited speaker, trainer, surgical skills tutor for RCOG
• Authored and co-authored peer-reviewed articles, review papers, and book chapters in gynaecological surgery, robotics, and oncology
• Research interests include robotic surgery methods, power morcellation risks, laparoscopic staging of ovarian cancers, instrumentation and surgical technique innovations

Areas of Expertise

• Robotic and laparoscopic surgery for gynaecological conditions
• Gynaecological oncology: cancer surgery of ovary, uterus, cervix
• Endometriosis and complex benign gynaecological disease
• Colposcopy, LLETZ, hysteroscopy procedures
• Minimally invasive techniques (keyhole surgery) for better recovery and reduced hospital stay

Publications and Research

Patient Care Philosophy

• Clear and empathetic communication: explaining surgical options, risks, benefits in plain language
• Shared decision-making: involving patients fully in planning their treatment
• Commitment to minimal invasiveness and faster recovery
• Attention to patient safety, surgical ethics, and quality outcomes
• Cultural sensitivity and openness to international patients and referrals

Professional Affiliations

• Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRCOG)
• Member of British Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (BSCCP)
• Member of British Gynaecological Cancer Society (BGCS)
• Member of societies in gynaecological endoscopy and robotic surgery (e.g. Society of European Robotic Gynaecological Surgery)
• Visiting professor roles, exam board membership, surgical skills tutor for RCOG

FAQs

Is Thomas Ind board-certified?

Yes — he is a Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRCOG) and is registered in gynaecology and subspecialist in gynaecological oncology.

What types of surgeries does he perform?

He performs robotic and laparoscopic surgery, cancer resections, hysterectomies, colposcopy, endometriosis surgery, and minimally invasive procedures.

Does he treat international patients?

Yes — his private practice in London and status at The Royal Marsden and St George’s accept referrals from abroad.

How long is the typical hospital stay?

Many minimally invasive operations are done as day or short-stay procedures; more complex cancer surgeries may require longer inpatient recovery.

What languages does he speak?

His primary professional language is English; public sources do not list additional languages.

Is he still active in research?

Yes — he continues to publish, mentor, lead in robotic surgery, and contribute to academic and clinical advancement.