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By Professor Jamie Murphy
18.06.24
Colorectal surgery

Bowel cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is a type of cancer that begins in the colon or rectum. It often starts from benign polyps that can become cancerous over time. Leading consultant colorectal surgeon Professor Jamie Murphy provides an overview of the condition, including the symptoms and who is most likely to be affected.

By Professor Richard Cohen
05.06.24
Colorectal surgery

What are the main signs of haemorrhoids?

In this article here, incredibly well-regarded consultant colorectal and general surgeon, Professor Richard Cohen, provides us with an informative guide on haemorrhoids.

By Professor Charles Knowles
14.05.24
Colorectal surgery

Insights into pelvic floor disorders

Pelvic floor disorders encompass conditions that impact the muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues within the pelvic region. Here, Professor Charles Knowles, renowned consultant colorectal surgeon in London, offers an expert insight into pelvic floor disorders. He explains potential causes, diagnostic approaches, as well as available treatments.

cancer, colorectal cancer, rectal bleeding, bowel symptoms, polyps, colorectal surgery

By Professor Richard Cohen
02.08.23
Colorectal surgery

Colorectal cancer: Expert insight from a leading specialist

In this enlightening article, renowned consultant colorectal surgeon Professor Richard Cohen shares his expert knowledge on colorectal cancer, highlighting the initial symptoms of the disease, its progression, and what we understand about its causes.

Here, expert colorectal and general surgeon, Professor Richard Cohen, explains what options patients have when presenting with haemorrhoids.

By Professor Richard Cohen
08.04.22
Colorectal surgery

Is treatment for haemorrhoids always necessary?

In our latest article, highly esteemed, expert London-based colorectal and general surgeon, Professor Richard Cohen, outlines what options patients have when presenting with haemorrhoids, and reveals what the most common symptoms that patients with haemorrhoids experience.

A young woman is sitting but hunched over. She is pressing on her abdominal area in discomfort.

By Professor Richard Cohen
26.03.20
Colorectal surgery

Surgery in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD): ulcerative colitis

When medication isn't enough to result in long-lasting relief from the symptoms of ulcerative colitis, surgical management can be provided. Learn about the role of surgery in improving the quality of life for people suffering from ulcerative colitis (UC), as explained by Professor Richard Cohen, a colorectal surgeon and expert in IBD.

By Professor Richard Cohen
17.09.19
Colorectal surgery

Rectal bleeding: why is there blood in my stool?

Finding blood in your stool and not knowing what's caused it can be frightening. Most of the time it's not something to be worried about and the reason for it can be discovered after a quick visit to your doctor. But, on rare occasions, further tests are need to find out exactly what's going on. Professor Richard Cohen, a leading colorectal surgeon based in London, explains a bit more about this symptom.

By Professor Richard Cohen
28.02.19
Colorectal surgery

What is a fistula?

You can develop fistulas in different parts of the body, but they will often form from an abscess that has not healed properly. Professor Richard Cohen is an experienced colorectal surgeon with particular expertise in treating fistulas, and here he provides a quick summary about them.

By Mr Chetan Bhan
27.04.18
Colorectal surgery

What are the symptoms of bowel cancer and how is it treated?

Mr Chetan Bhan, a leading colorectal surgeon, discusses the fourth most common form of cancer in the UK - bowel cancer. He explains the symptoms and how it is treated.

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