By Mr Himaz Marzook
30.07.19
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Exercising after hernia surgery: what helps and what to avoid
If you've just had hernia surgery you may be wondering what happens next, when you can resume daily activities such as work and exercise. Luckily, leading consultant general surgeon Mr Himaz Marzook is on hand to answer these questions and more.
By Mr Giovanni D. Tebala
29.07.19
Surgery
The ins and outs of diverticular disease
As you get older, small pouches called diverticula can form in the lining of the intestines. They may not cause any problems and some people might never realise they have them. However, in other people, they can cause bothersome symptoms. This is called diverticular disease. Expert Mr Giovanni Tebala explains.
By Ms Monika Kaushik
29.07.19
Surgery
Breast cancer surgery: Is it safe?
The thought of breast cancer surgery will certainly leave you asking questions such as just how safe is the procedure and how long will it take. Luckily one of our top surgeons Ms Monika Kaushik is here to answer these questions and more in this informative article for patients.
By Mr Sanjay Agrawal
12.07.19
Surgery
Visiting the weight loss clinic with Mr Sanjay Agrawal
Have you tried everything to lose weight but nothing seems to be working? The London Obesity Group provide weight loss surgery for suitable patients that have struggled to lose weight. Experienced bariatric surgeon Mr Sanjay Agrawal goes through the different weight loss surgeries on offer at the clinic.
By Miss Tena Walters
08.07.19
Surgery
Benign breast lumps are lumps in the breast that are benign, which means non-cancerous. That being said, no woman should ever assume that a new lump or change in the breast is benign until she has been seen by a specialist. Miss Tena Walters describes what non-cancerous breast lumps feel like and how often women should be screened for breast cancer.
By Professor Muntzer Mughal
05.07.19
Surgery
Oesophageal manometry: How to check problems of the oesophagus
If you're having difficulty in swallowing your food and drink, it might be time to see a specialist for an oesophageal manometry. The test can check the tube that carries food from the back of the mouth to the stomach and monitor if there's a problem with the muscles. Esteemed consultant general surgeon, Professor Muntzer Mughal, explains more.
By Mr Zaed Hamady
01.07.19
Surgery
Gallbladder removal surgery: the procedure, recovery, risks and side effects
Removing the gallbladder – one of your body’s organs – sounds like a serious undertaking, but in fact it is a commonly performed procedure that is extremely safe in the right hands. We spoke to leading consultant general surgeon Mr Zaed Hamady to find out how gallbladder removal surgery works, how long it takes to recover from the procedure, and whether there are any risks or side effects involved.
By Mr Himaz Marzook
27.06.19
Surgery
What does a gastroscopy look for?
The digestive system is a long, complex section of our body, stretching from the mouth to the back passage. Many conditions can affect it. For some of these conditions, your doctor may order a gastroscopy – a test that involves inserting a tube with a camera down the throat. Why would you need this test? What conditions can it diagnose? We asked expert surgeon Mr Himaz Marzook for answers.
By Mr Andrew Clarke
21.06.19
Surgery
Haemorrhoids and the Rafaelo® procedure
Internal haemorrhoids are painless even if you see bright red blood on your toilet paper after using the loo. The Rafaelo® procedure is a safe and painless procedure that uses radiofrequency to get rid of the condition. Our expert surgeon Mr Andrew Clarke explains how it works and just how quick recovery can be in most cases.
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Hyperparathyroidism: What happens if it goes undiagnosed?
Are you constantly feeling exhausted with a lack of energy? In combination with regular headaches and always feeling thirsty, it could be a case of a problem in the gland, known as hyperparathyroidism. Read more from our expert surgeon Mr Robert Hardy.
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