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By Mr Kesava Reddy Mannur
14.09.21
Surgery

What is the duodenal switch procedure?

The traditional biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch (BPD/DS) procedure restricts the amount of food you can eat, and also reduces the amount of nutrients your body can absorb. However, whilst it is effective in enabling patients to lose weight, there are concerns regarding vitamin and protein malnutrition due to the amount of small intestine removed. Mr Kesava Reddy Mannur, a top surgeon, explains what the newer, modified version of BPD/DS surgery involves (the DS/SADI procedure).

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By Mr Paul Leeder
07.09.21
Surgery

Laparoscopy: an expert overview of the surgical procedure

Laparoscopy is a highly effective, minimally invasive surgical procedure typically performed to identify the cause(s) of abdominal pain and ultimately put a stop to the pain. In our latest article, revered consultant general surgeon, Mr Paul Leeder, details what exactly a laparoscopy surgical procedure entails, when it is recommended and how it is generally performed.

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By Mr Alistair Sharples
26.08.21
Surgery

Gastric bypass surgery: how it is performed, side effects and results

A gastric bypass surgery can result in patients being better able to control their hunger and can also allow them to lose a large amount of excess weight. Here to offer us a comprehensive, expert overview of what the surgery involves is highly esteemed consultant surgeon, Mr Alistair Sharples.

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By Professor Giles Toogood
20.07.21
Surgery

Liver cancer: what to expect

Professor Giles Toogood is a highly experienced consultant hepatobiliary surgeon (surgeon of the liver, bile duct, and pancreas) and general surgeon. He treats liver cancer on a frequent basis, especially secondary liver cancer, and here he explains what to expect from treatment by answering common questions

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By Mr Deepak Hariharan
15.07.21
Surgery

Primary liver cancer surgery (Part 2)

Consultant hepato-pancreato-biliary surgeon Mr Deepak Hariharan sheds further light on the post-surgery process for primary liver cancer removal, including follow-up, activities to avoid and chances of recurrence.

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By Professor Hemant Kocher
09.07.21
Surgery

Fatty liver: prognosis, causes and treatment

Fatty liver is a condition which, while often benign and asymptomatic, can sometimes lead to serious health issues. Internationally renowned liver surgeon, Professor Hemant Kocher shares his knowledge on this common problem.

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By Miss Tania Cubison
08.07.21
Surgery

How to prepare for a labiaplasty

Before deciding to undergo a serious procedure such as a labiaplasty, it's important to be well informed. For this reason, Miss Tania Cubison is here to share all the need-to-know information about this operation.

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By Professor Brian Davidson
22.06.21
Surgery

Gallbladder removal: new approaches

In this article, consultant HPB (Liver, Gallbladder/Biliary and Pancreas) surgeon Professor Brian Davidson looks at a selection of new treatment approaches currently being trialled in the UK

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By Professor Brian Davidson
18.05.21
Surgery

Acute cholecystitis: what happens when your gallbladder becomes blocked

In some cases, gallstones can block the gallbladder, causing acute cholecystitis. Professor Brian Davidson explains the debate over when to treat acute cholecystitis surgically.

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By Mr Vittal Rao
18.03.21
Surgery

Weight loss surgery: What are the overall health benefits?

There is more to bariatric surgery than just using it as a tool to lose weight. Weight loss surgery can also prevent or improve health problems that usually go hand in hand with obesity, such as diabetes, high blood pressure and sleep apnoea. Read more from one of our expert surgeons Mr Vittal Rao about why and how weight loss surgery is a lifechanging procedure!

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