Mr. James Manson

Mr James Manson qualified from St Andrew’s, Scotland and Manchester. Underwent post graduate training in the north west of England together with two years in Harvard Medical School, USA. Gained fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons in 1982, followed by a higher degree by thesis in 1989. Appointed consultant to Neath Hospital in 1993 and, 18 months later, moved to Swansea, where worked in Morriston and Singleton Hospitals until 2021.

A specialist upper GI surgeon with considerable expertise in all areas of general surgery. Mr Manson has become a specialist in upper gastrointestinal surgery, particularly surgery of the oesophagus, stomach and gallbladder. Extensive experience of laparoscopic cholecystectomy and minimally invasive anti-reflux surgery, also performing oesophageal and gastric resections for malignancy. Audited and presented outcomes in all these areas compare favourably with results produced anywhere in the world. Mr Manson has performed over 2000 operations to remove the gallbladder and over 300 anti-reflux procedures, nearly all laparoscopic.

With 40 years experience on the emergency rota as a general surgeon Mr Manson can provide expert opinion on any case relating to a general surgical emergency.

Extensive experience in the preparation of reports in cases of alleged clinical negligence, both for the defendant and claimant. In addition he provides Condition and Prognosis reports (following consultation) in appropriate cases of Personal Injury (largely abdominal injury).

Mr Manson has produced nearly 400 major reports and has also appeared in court. Instructing solicitors include Hempsons, Ward Hadaway, Lees & Partners, Pannone, Gadsby Wicks, Thomson Snell Passmore (lead expert in a class action), Slater and Gordon, Campbell Smith, Graystons, Williamsons, Drummond Miller and Jones Whyte (Scotland) and Cian O'Carroll (Ireland).