Pagina 14 - Articoli medici di Colonproctologia

Mr Richard Lovegrove
03.12.18
Colonproctologia

Crohn’s disease is a debilitating condition that is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It can be debilitating and difficult to manage. Mr Richard Lovegrove, a top colorectal and general surgeon, explains when Crohn’s disease is treated surgically and how this surgery is performed.

Mr Gordon Neil Buchanan
03.12.18
Colonproctologia

Is diverticular disease serious?

Diverticular disease is a digestive condition that affects the large colon and is typically associated with diet, which has low fibre content. Leading colorectal surgeon Mr Gordon Buchanan explains just how serious the condition is

Mr Gordon Neil Buchanan
02.11.18
Colonproctologia

Cosa aspettarsi dalla chirurgia della fistola anale

La fistola anale è una condizione infiammatoria intorno all'ano e può influire sulla qualità della vita di un paziente. Le fistole possono causare scariche intermittenti, sanguinamento, disagio o, in generale, causare malessere a qualcuno e possono essere molto a disagio. Uno qualsiasi dei suddetti sintomi può influire sulla vita quotidiana, in modo tale che i pazienti ricerchino un aiuto medico, a volte necessitando di un intervento chirurgico. Gordon Neil Buchanan ci dice che cosa è coinvolto in una fistulotomia e cosa aspettarsi con la guarigione.

Professor Tan Arulampalam
16.10.18
Colonproctologia

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.

Mr Michael Stellakis
03.08.18
Colonproctologia

Treating hernias laparoscopically

For the most part, hernias will require surgical repair. Whilst this can be done as open surgery, Mr Michael Stellakis explains that in many cases, a laparoscopic hernia repair has more benefits to the patient.

Mr Gordon Neil Buchanan
14.05.18
Colonproctologia

Anorectal conditions: Causes, treatment and prevention

In this article, Mr Gordon Neil Buchanan, leading colorectal surgeon, explains the different types of anorectal conditions, what causes them, and how each can be treated.

Mr Chetan Bhan
27.04.18
Colonproctologia

What are the symptoms of bowel cancer and how is it treated?

Mr Chetan Bhan, a leading colorectal surgeon, discusses the fourth most common form of cancer in the UK - bowel cancer. He explains the symptoms and how it is treated.

Mr Gordon Neil Buchanan
02.02.18
Colonproctologia

What is a colostomy and what is it like living with a stoma bag?

A colostomy is a surgical procedure that involves the formation of a connection between the colon and the surface of the skin on the lower abdomen where a stoma bag is attached. Such a procedure can be temporary or permanent and is required in numerous circumstances, such as cases of rectal cancer and diverticular disease. Mr Gordon Neil Buchanan, an expert colorectal surgeon, explains the procedure and what living with a stoma bag is like.

Mr Gordon Neil Buchanan
01.02.18
Colonproctologia

How are haemorrhoids treated?

Treating haemorrhoids depends on if they are found to be internal (inside the anal canal) or external (they have prolapsed and come outside the anal canal). Treatment can either be lifestyle changes, outpatient clinic treatments, or sometimes surgery will be recommended. Leading colorectal surgeon, Mr Gordon Neil Buchanan explains.