Prof Conor Shields
Colorectal and general surgery in Dublin
Prof Conor Shields is a consultant colorectal and general surgeon at the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital in Dublin. His special interests include robotic surgery and peritoneal surgery with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC).
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Specialist interests
- Colorectal surgery, including rectal cancer surgery
- Robotic and advanced laparoscopic surgery
- Peritoneal malignancy and HIPEC
- Surgical endoscopy
- Hernia surgery, including abdominal wall reconstruction
Surgical training and experience
He joined the staff at the Mater after completing surgical training in Ireland, followed by a fellowship in rectal cancer surgery and advanced laparoscopic surgery at Hôpital Saint-Antoine in Paris, France.
He played a leading role in the development of the National Centre for Peritoneal Malignancy at the Mater Hospital.
Awards and lectures
- Dr Richard Steevens scholarship, 2007
- Invited to deliver the 31st Millin Lecture at the Royal College of Surgeons, 2008
- Bennett Medal, Trinity College Dublin, 2006
- Outstanding Contribution Award, Society of Academic and Research Surgery, Leeds, 2003
- Susman Memorial Award, Surgical Infection Society, 2001
He previously acted as Strategic Lead for the Electronic Healthcare Record at the Mater.
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Consultations
Public appointments:
| Tel | +353 1 854 5215 |
| Fax | +353 1 854 5242 |
| cwhelan2@mater.ie | |
| Clinic | Clinic 5 Whitty Building, Monday 9:30am – 1:00pm |
Private appointments:
| Tel | +353 1 885 8741 |
| Fax | +353 1 830 1077 |
| suite1069@materprivate.ie | |
| Clinic | Suite 10, 69 Eccles St (opposite Mater Private Hospital) |