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By Mr Dominic Coull
07.12.21
Colorectal surgery

Preparing for femoral hernia repair surgery

It is now possible to perform femoral hernia repair surgery using a laparoscopic (key hole) method which drastically improves recovery time and reduces the risk of surgical complications. To explain everything you need to know about this procedure, we invited esteemed consultant laparoscopic, general and colorectal surgeon Mr Dominic Coull to give expert insight on how to best prepare for femoral hernia repair surgery.

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By Mr Alexander von Roon
27.09.21
Colorectal surgery

How bowel cancer treatment changes your life

You’ve had bowel cancer treatment, so what life changing aspects can be expected? Renowned consultant general and colorectal surgeon, Mr Alexander von Roon, covers what you need to know about post-treatment for bowel cancer in this article.

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By Mr Alexander von Roon
21.09.21
Colorectal surgery

Past, present, and future: bowel cancer treatment evolution

Modern medicine is always evolving and advancing, including bowel cancer treatment. Mr Alexander von Roon, a highly-experienced doctor in this speciality, gives us insight into where the treatment for bowel cancer is headed.

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By Mr Tariq Ismail
15.09.21
Colorectal surgery

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.

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By Mr Alexander von Roon
13.09.21
Colorectal surgery

Bowel cancer treatment 101

Treating bowel cancer is as uncommonly talked about as its diagnosis amongst patients, but it is just as important. Following his article about bowel cancer basics (link article), here Mr Alexander von Roon goes into detail about what can be expected during treatment of bowel cancer.

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By Mr Alexander von Roon
07.09.21
Colorectal surgery

Breaking the bowel cancer taboo

Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers, but it is not openly talked about as much as it should be and people may not know the necessary simple things. Highly specialised colorectal surgeon Mr Alexander von Roon breaks the ice in this article and explains some basics and how important it is to seek a doctor.

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By Mr Rajeev Peravali
10.08.21
Colorectal surgery

What does a colonoscopy procedure involve and why and how is it performed?

Just what exactly is a colonoscopy, why is it performed and what is it used to detect? On hand to answer all of these colonoscopy-related questions is highly revered consultant colorectal surgeon, Mr Rajeev Peravali.

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By Mr Matthew Tutton
02.08.21
Colorectal surgery

How are colorectal polyps removed?

Colorectal polyps occur in roughly 20 per cent of the UK population, but usually, they're benign. In this latest article, we found out the answers to some frequently asked questions regarding colorectal polyps. Find out what the symptoms are, what the treatment is and how long it takes to recover.

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By Mr Manoj Sen
28.07.21
Colorectal surgery

Pilonidal sinus infection and surgical treatment

If you need surgery for a pilonidal sinus infection, what is involved in the procedure? Consultant general and emergency surgeon Mr Manoj Sen FRCS (Eng) has created a comprehensive guide.

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By Mr Arnold Christiaan Goede
23.07.21
Colorectal surgery

Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) to detect bowel disease

Determining whether someone is at risk for bowel cancer can be done via the FIT test, or Faecal Immunochemical Test. Leading colorectal and general surgeon, Mr Arnold Christiaan Goede speaks to Top Doctors about what patients need to know about the exam.

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