By Mr Ahmed R. Ahmed
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Weight loss surgery: what you should know
It's so easy to overindulge during the festive holidays and to make the New Year's resolution to lose weight in January. But for some people, going it alone may be difficult, and following a fad diet is not a longterm solution. Expert bariatric surgeon Mr Ahmed.R.Ahmed explains how his team can support someone wanting to obtain health and wellness, and it doesn't necessarily involve weight loss surgery.
By Mr Amit Patel
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Surgery
Haemorrhoids: Your questions answered
Leading consultant surgeon Mr Amit Patel is here to answer some of patients’ most common questions about haemorrhoids, including what causes haemorrhoids and how often they recur.
By Mr Ali Alhamdani
18.12.18
Surgery
Do I qualify for bariatric surgery?
The primary indicator used by bariatric surgeons to assess a patient’s suitability for bariatric surgery and to monitor post-procedure weight loss is their body mass index (BMI). This is used to determine if a patient has a healthy weight. We asked Mr Ali Alhamdani about suitability for weight loss surgery and all about the benefits and the costs.
By Mr Omar Khan
12.12.18
Surgery
The myths of obesity and weight-loss surgery
Despite the current obesity epidemic in the UK, many hold negative opinions about the concept of weight-loss surgery. However, many of the arguments held against bariatric surgery are based on misconceptions and misunderstandings. Mr Omar Khan, a leading bariatric surgeon, dispels some of these commonly believed myths about both weight-loss surgery and obesity.
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Surgery
Your personal checklist: what to expect from a breast cosmetic consultation
It's a big decision to undergo breast surgery. Before making this decision, there are a number of things you should think about and steps to take to make sure you make the right decision for you. Top Doctors brings you a checklist of things to help you prepare for a cosmetic consultation for breast surgery.
By Mr Shahab Siddiqi
27.11.18
Surgery
Here’s how to treat an itchy bottom
It’s not a problem we like to talk about – but 1 in 20 people will suffer from itchy bottom at some point in life. So what can you do to treat it, and when should you see a doctor? We asked leading surgeon Mr Shahab Siddiqi…
By Mr Ali Alhamdani
26.11.18
Surgery
Can we cure type 2 diabetes with surgery?
At the 2018 conference of the Egyptian Society of Obesity Surgery, one of London’s leading bariatric surgeons, Mr Ali Alhamdani, presented on the promises of mini-gastric bypass surgery – and the remarkable evidence that it has the potential not only to cure obesity, but type 2 diabetes as well. In our interview with Mr Alhamdani, we discussed the emerging theories behind this extraordinary link, and what this could mean for the future of diabetes treatment.
By Mr Barun Majumder
29.10.18
Surgery
Aortic aneurysm in the abdomen
Our blood vessels are very important, carrying blood, oxygen, and nutrients around our bodies to keep us alive. Therefore weak spots on the blood vessel walls known as aneurysms can be a serious problem. But what exactly is an aortic aneurysm? What happens when you have one in your abdomen? Expert Mr Barun Majumder explains.
By Mr Michael Van den Bossche
29.10.18
Surgery
How the Elipse™ balloon provides an alternative weight-loss solution
Obesity is considered to be an epidemic in the UK with an estimated 1 in 4 adults affected. After smoking, obesity is the greatest leading cause of early death. Many patients require medical assistance to lose their weight and whilst obesity surgery can be very successful, it comes with the risks of surgery, as well as a recovery time to handle. However, the Elipse™ balloon for weight loss presents patients with a novel alternative – weight loss without the need for surgery or extreme dieting. Mr Michael Van den Bossche, a leading surgeon with expertise in weight loss, now runs a monthly session at his practice for the Elipse balloon.
By Mr James Smellie
29.10.18
Surgery
Mesh for hernia repair: the best way to treat inguinal hernias?
There has been considerable controversy in the press recently surrounding the use of mesh in hernia repairs: but is it justified? Leading surgeon Mr James Smellie explains why mesh techniques for inguinal hernia repair can, in fact, be the answer.
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