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The lesser known bowel exam: a flexible sigmoidoscopy

A flexible sigmoidoscopy is an investigative test to assess the lower bowel and allows the specialist to view the actual lining of the bowel. It is performed endoscopically and may be used to investigate possible cases of polyps, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and cancer. This test is often performed if a patient presents with unexplained changes in bowel habits, abdominal pain, bleeding or weight loss. Mr Tariq Ismail, a leading colorectal surgeon, gives us an overview of what exactly a flexible sigmoidoscopy involves.

Robot-assisted surgery in urology

In this article, we discuss the history of urological surgery and what its developments have been in the past 30 years. We spoke with the London based consultant urological surgeon, Mr Aniruddha Chakravarti, to find out how robotics have revolutionised urological care. We also discussed what the benefits of robot-assisted surgery are in comparison to older techniques. Find out to what extent robotics will be used in future, whether robots will ever replace surgeons and how artificial intelligence may be used for patient care.

When to take your child to see an ENT specialist

A paediatric otolaryngologist/ENT specialist will determine the best treatment plan for your little one if they experience recurring conditions that affect their ear, nose and throat, such as sleep apnoea or tonsillitis among many more. Read more from esteemed consultant ENT surgeon, Mr Michael Kuo, on when to take your child to see a specialist.

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