PATIENT REVIEWS

I think that it is impossible to improve anything about the care, treatment and compassion that I received from Mr Morassi throughout my treatment and during my stay at the Royal Sussex County Hospital.

After being in severe pain and unable to walk and barely able to stand ; he has improved my mobility considerably and I can now do short distances with a walking stick. I am very grateful to this excellent surgeon who has changed my life for the better.

Thank You Mr Morassi.

From Frank Smith

I always feel comfortable with Mr Morassi. He listens, asks good questions, is friendly.

Mr Morassi is a very friendly surgeon. I immediately felt hat he had read my history as he knew an awful lot. He took the time to listen to me which other surgeons previously had not and as such I relaxed as much as I could in consultations. He was forthright about all options prior to surgery and explained in detail the potential risks and benefits of these options. As such I felt fully inclusive with regards to the processes that need to be undertaken.

Post op he took the time to see me on the ward and other the next 48hrs when I saw him he explained what comes next. His calm demeanor certainly helped me through the whole experience.

When I saw him for my first post op follow up he was openly pleased that the operation appeared to be a success in respect of the healing process and a lot of the symptoms disappearing, with the hope of the remainder over time. That to me shows he is a surgeon who genuinely cares about his patients in this relentless, pressured world that he NHS is persistently in.

The Hove polyclinic location for consultations is absolutely perfect. It is more relaxed than a hospital environment and has easy and plentiful (free) parking to take the stress out of attendance, as coming from such a distance public transport isn’t really an option for me. As an X-Ray was ordered for when I arrived it was such a simple process having the X-ray and a few minutes later sitting there in the consulting room looking at it on the screen.

I have been very fortunate (I am aware this will read oddly) to be patient of Mr Morassi. I was involved in a nasty RTC and fractured my back quite severely at T12. I had met Mr Morassi previously when I had had a rather troublesome wound infection from a different back operation under a different surgeon several years back. He operated several times back then and all was well. This time I presented with this T12 compressed fracture. Mr Morassi has a lovely gentle bedside manner that immediately puts you at ease. As a nurse myself we know we make some of the worst patients. However he explained to me simply, without jargon, clearly and at a pace that I was able to absorb the information he was giving me. He presented me with options and asked for my input. His team of Drs and clinical nurse specialist are equally as professional and knowledgeable.

Although I knew some of the risks associated with complex surgery he still took his time to slowly go through them all and was prepared to answer any questions I had. And he gave me truly balanced information. I genuinely feel I had made a well informed choice and consent.

Throughout my admission I was reviewed daily on rounds as normal but Mr Morassi would come along and check on all of his patients intermittently through the day and often late into the evenings. He is a very hands on surgeon in so much he prefers to review his surgical wounds himself and routinely will change and re dress them himself. It’s obvious he take great pride in his work.

My particular worry was about developing another infection and not only did he listen to my anxieties but he addressed them by how he overall managed my post op wound care. In return I’ve complied with every request he’s made to me about taking it easy and wearing my brace.

I am confident that my recovery will go as anticipated and if there should be any hiccups that won’t be due to Mr Morassi. His surgical skill is highly respected and I have no hesitation recommending him should you require surgery.

As a result of a spinal fracture at L1, my spinal cord became compressed and my symptoms gradually worsened. I suffered pain which was only alleviated by laying flat on my back on the bed. I also suffered unpleasant nerve sensations around my ‘saddle’ area. Mr Morassi took some X-rays and advised me that spinal fusion surgery was required urgently to alleviate the pressure on my spinal cord. Mr Morassi advised me of the risks of the procedure, including paralysis and loss of control of bladder and bowel function. The benefits of successful surgery included a reduction in pain, and the possibility of leading an active lifestyle, walking, swimming etc. Mr Morassi is an expert in complex spinal surgery and I felt confident that the odds of success were high. I consented to the 6 hour operation and it took place on the 15th July 2021 at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton. The operation went well and, after a week in ‘recovery’ I was discharged on the 23rd July.Whilst in hospital, I was seen every day by either Mr Morassi or a member of his team. I was encouraged to walk without support up and down the ward, supervised by the hospital physiotherapy team. Today, 5 weeks after the operation, I am walking pain free and am averaging approx 2.5km per day. All of my pre-op symptoms have been alleviated and I am very grateful to Mr Morassi for his expert care.