Patient Interview: Liz Thomas’ Experience with Speedboat Submucosal Dissection

Liz Thomas, a retired headteacher from near Chepstow in South Wales, faced a major health challenge that would have required a full bowel resection. At the time, the advanced Speedboat procedure she needed wasn’t available through the NHS in Wales. Fortunately, her husband Jim—who had previously worked at Creo Medical—was aware that Speedboat could be an option and helped her access the treatment privately. Thanks to this timely intervention, Liz was able to avoid major surgery and make a successful recovery.

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