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Weight loss surgery: Is it possible to prevent coronavirus?

In July 2020, the UK government launched a campaign to tackle obesity with weight loss surgery to help combat the health problems related to obesity, but also to help reduce the number of patients experiencing the severe symptoms of COVID-19. Obesity and becoming critically ill with coronavirus are linked. Mr Ahmed R. Ahmed, leading bariatric surgeon, explains the benefits of weight loss surgery in relation to COVID-19.

By Mr Cheuk Bong Tang
28.07.20
Surgery

Precancerous lesions of the gullet (oesophagus): diagnosis and treatment

Precancerious lesions are asymptomatic but that doesn't mean they're not serious. We spoke to Mr Cheuk Bong Tang to find out about the condition that causes them, Barrett's oesophagus. He let us know how dangerous precancerous lesion of the gullet really are, how HALO treatment helps, and how patients should prepare for it.

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By Professor Kefah Mokbel
27.07.20
Surgery

Breast cancer: am I at risk?

Your risk of developing breast cancer depends on many factors such as your age, family medical history, diet and lifestyle, and where in the world you live. We spoke to Professor Kefah Mokbel who provided us with a comprehensive overview of the main risk factors of breast cancer.

By Professor P.G. Roy
23.07.20
Surgery

Family history of breast cancer? Things you should know!

If you have a family history of breast cancer, it is best to visit your doctor to have an assessment to figure out whether you are at risk too. We spoke to one of our top breast and oncoplastic surgeons Miss P.G. Roy about what to do if the disease runs in your family and what symptoms of breast cancer to look out for.

By Mr Martin Sinclair
22.07.20
Surgery

Cholangiocarcinoma: treatment, survival rates and surgery

Cholangiocarcinoma is a rare cancerous tumour of the bile ducts. We recently spoke to Mr Martin Sinclair, an experienced consultant general to learn about the different types of this cancer. Read about the main symptoms, treatment options, survival rate and potential complications of surgery.

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By Mr Cheuk Bong Tang
22.07.20
Surgery

COVID and surgery: How you’ll be prepared and your safety prioritised

Has the coronavirus caused you to have additional worries when it comes to having a surgical procedure? Mr Cheuk Bong Tang explains the new measures being taken to maximise patients safety.

By Mr Ahmed R. Ahmed
20.07.20
Surgery

COVID-19 with obesity: what are the dangers?

Research shows that obese people are at a higher risk of severe illness with COVID-19. One of our top London bariatric surgeons Mr Ahmed R. Ahmed put his weight loss surgeries on hold during the first wave of the pandemic and worked in an intensive care unit. It was here where he treated many obese patients with coronavirus and he shares his expert medical advice on what seriously overweight people should do during these worrying times.

By Mr Radu Mihai
09.07.20
Surgery

Gallstone removal surgery: how is it performed and what are the risks?

If your gallstones are persistent and causing you significant discomfort, you may need to have your gallbladder removed. Mr Radu Mihai, an expert consultant surgeon specialising in treating gallstones, what gallbladder surgery involves and what the possible risks and complications are. Read on to find out more.

gallstones, stomach pain, surgery, cholecystectomy, gallbladder surgery

By Mr Radu Mihai
02.07.20
Surgery

Gallstones – an increasingly common problem

Around 1 in 6-10 adults in the UK have gallstones and every year, 60,000 cholecystectomies are carried out. Mr Radu Mihai, a top consultant surgeon who specialises in treating gallstones, explains exactly why gallstones form and the various health problems that can arise if they aren’t treated properly.

Man holding his stomach due to hernia pain

By Mr Sabu Jacob
26.06.20
Surgery

How will they repair my hernia? Surgical options available

Mr Sabu Jacob, one of our top general and vascular surgeons based in Brentwood and Essex, explains to us the two types of surgical procedures available to treat a hernia, which one is more effective and exactly what a tension-free mesh hernia repair involves.

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