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By Professor Tan Arulampalam
10.10.23
Surgeon

Understanding EPSiT surgery: A minimally invasive approach

In his latest online article, Professor Tan Arulampalam gives us his insights into a minimally invasive EPSiT procedure (Endoscopic Pilonidal Sinus Treatment). He talks about lack of pain during surgery, enhancing recovery, advice after surgery, possible complications, challenges, minimising risks and exploring alternatives.

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By Professor Tan Arulampalam
22.10.20
Surgeon

Pilonidal sinus: what are the best treatments?

Having an infected pilonidal sinus can be very painful and severely affect your ability to carry out daily activities. Usually, the only option to treat it is surgery. In this article, Professor Tan Arulampalam, one of our top consultant general surgeons, gives us an overview of the main symptoms, diagnostic procedures and types of treatments available.

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By Professor Tan Arulampalam
16.10.18
Colorectal surgeon

Bowel cancer: when it is better not to have surgery?

Deciding whether or not to have an operation for cancer is a very difficult dilemma. Do we always get it right? Consultant surgeon, Mr Tan Arulampalam, argues that patients need better information about the consequences of all the treatment options available including not operating in certain circumstances.

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By Professor Tan Arulampalam
01.10.18
Surgeon

EPSiT: a way to treat pilonidal sinus disease

A pilonidal sinus is a small tunnel that develops in the skin between the buttocks that can be prone to infection and inflammation. They are common in people who live a sedentary lifestyle, or those who sit down a lot, such as lorry drivers. Mr Tan Arulampalam, a leading surgeon, explains how pilonidal sinuses can be treated and reviews the option of endoscopic pilonidal sinus treatment (EPSiT).

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