What are gallstones, and where and how do they appear? - Online interview See more
"Gallstones are essentially stones that form in the gallbladder. Normally we use the gall bladder as a small reservoir of bile, used after eating to digest fatty food. Sometimes the bile inside the gallbladder forms some debris which, over time, can form a stone."
In our latest online interview, highly respected consultant general surgeon Mr Eriberto Farinella, who practises in Hatfield, Hitchin, and Sawbridgeworth, shares his knowledge on gallstones, explaining their symptoms, whether they are serious, and how they are both diagnosed and treated.
00:00 What are gallstones, and where and how do they appear?
00:53 What symptoms do they cause?
02:36 Can they be potentially dangerous?
03:37 How are they diagnosed?
04:16 What are the different treatment options available?
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Surgical techniques to treat inguinal hernia: laparoscopic and open surgery - Online interview See more
An inguinal hernia occurs when part of the bowel or fatty tissue bulges into the groin at the top of the thigh, at the location of a weakened muscle.
Revered consultant general surgeon Mr Eriberto Farinella, who treats patients in Hatfield, Hitchin, and Sawbridgeworth, compares the treatment of inguinal hernia with laparoscopic or open surgery. He weighs up the benefits and risks of both procedures and discusses whether patients have a say in which technique is chosen. He also highlights cost factors to consider and which procedure has better results.
00:00 What are laparoscopic and open surgery?
00:53 Are both surgeries suitable for inguinal hernia?
01:26 What are the advantages of laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgery? What are the advantages of open inguinal hernia surgery?
03:43 How does a surgeon decide if laparoscopic or open surgery is best for a patient's inguinal hernia? Do you discuss the options with patients?
04:40 Which surgery costs more?
04:55 Which has a better success rate?
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How is an abdominal wall reconstruction performed? - Online interview See more
Abdominal wall reconstruction is a major abdominal surgery that can strengthen the abdomen. In our latest video interview, highly-esteemed general surgeon Mr Eriberto Farinella explains this procedure in detail, including how long it takes to recover, how it's performed and what the procedure is used to treat.
00:00 How is an abdominal wall reconstruction performed?
01:18 When might someone require an abdominal wall reconstruction?
01:36 What does this procedure treat exactly?
02:34 How long will recovery time take?
03:41 Will my diet need to change following an abdominal wall reconstruction?
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