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A detailed explanation of thulium laser resection: part 1

In the first of a two-part series, renowned consultant urological surgeon Mr Ahmed Ali , one of the few doctors in the country to perform thulium laser resection, a new innovative approach for bladder tumours, provides a detailed explanation of the approach, including the steps involved in the procedure and who is an ideal candidate for the procedure.

By Ms Tahmina Pearsall
07.08.23
Ophthalmology

Understanding refractive lens exchange

Refractive lens exchange is an extremely common surgery performed worldwide each year, but what is it and who is it most suitable for? Esteemed consultant ophthalmologist Ms Tahmina Pearsall is here to answer any questions or doubts that you may have surrounding refractive lens exchange

A diagram of a liver and a doctor with a patient's Fibroscan results.

By Professor Aftab Ala
09.06.23
Gastroenterology

An expert's guide to Fibroscan

Fibroscan is a modern technology used to evaluate liver health. In his latest article, renowned consultant gastroenterologist and hepatologist Professor Aftab Ala explains this new technology in detail. He explains the conditions it can detect, how it works, what are normal Fibroscan results, and its advantages over a biopsy.

Older couple that may have had hip replacements

By Mr Seb Sturridge
23.01.23
Orthopaedic surgery

Resolving the pain: Why hip replacement is one of the most successful surgeries

Hip replacement surgery is said to be a safe and effective process. It can offer reassurance to patients are due to undergo this process. However, just how safe and effective? Mr Seb Sturridge, leading Farnham & Guildford orthopaedic surgeon, answers these questions, and more, in this comprehensive article.

How is an arthroscopic meniscectomy performed?

By Mr Simon Thompson
22.12.22
Orthopaedic surgery

How is an arthroscopic meniscectomy performed?

Here, Mr Simon Thompson, a distinguished consultant orthopaedic knee surgeon, details what an arthroscopic meniscectomy is, how it is typically performed, and what patients can expect after undergoing this procedure.

Prostate cancer: testing, and the importance of getting tested

By Mr Dimitrios Moschonas
08.11.22
Urology

Prostate cancer: testing, and the importance of getting tested

Prostate cancer, believe it or not, often presents with little to no symptoms. This is precisely why is paramount that patients get tested early and frequently by their GP and/or urologist. In this article, distinguished consultant urologist, Mr Dimitrios Moschonas, details how the common tests for prostate cancer are performed.

A picture of a man skiing who might damage his ACL

By Mr Simon Thompson
12.09.22
Orthopaedic surgery

An expert’s guide to ACL reconstruction

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is an important ligament in the knee. It allows movement but also maintains the stability of the knee joint. If it tears due to strenuous movement, one option to speed up the recovery is to undergo ACL reconstruction. Revered orthopaedic knee surgeon Mr Simon Thompson shares his expertise on ACL reconstruction, discussing how he preforms the procedure.

By Mr Seb Sturridge
23.06.22
Orthopaedic surgery

Hip arthroscopy: pathologies, expectations and risks

A hip arthroscopy is a surgical procedure used to diagnose and treat several hip joint pathologies such as labral tears. Mr Seb Sturridge, leading orthopaedic surgeon with expertise in hip arthroscopies, provides a comprehensive view of the procedure and explains what patients can expect.

How exactly is testicular cancer diagnosed? Read on to find out, as Mr Ahmed Ali, a highly experienced consultant urologist, provides the all important answers.

By Mr Ahmed Ali
09.03.22
Urology

How exactly is testicular cancer diagnosed?

In this article, mightily experienced and skilled consultant urologist, Mr Ahmed Ali, details how testicular cancer is diagnosed, what the warning signs are, and reveals whether or not it is curable.

Here, esteemed consultant urological surgeon, Mr Ahmed Ali, reveals the cure rates of bladder cancer, and outlines the main warning signs of the cancer.

By Mr Ahmed Ali
10.02.22
Urology

What are the most common causes of bladder cancer?

In our latest article, esteemed consultant urological surgeon, Mr Ahmed Ali, reveals the cure rates of bladder cancer, outlines the main warning signs of the cancer, and reveals the most common causes.

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