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Surgeon performing robot-assisted surgery

By Mr Aniruddha Chakravarti
01.06.21
Urology

In this article, we discuss the history of urological surgery and what its developments have been over the past 30 years. We spoke with London based consultant urological surgeon, Mr Aniruddha Chakravarti, to find out how robotics have revolutionised urological care. Find out to what extent robotics will be used in future, whether robots will ever replace surgeons and how artificial intelligence may be implemented.

By Mr Hazem Khout
26.01.21
Surgery

Male breast cancer: what are the symptoms?

Although it's a lot less common than in women, men can get breast cancer too! Would you know how to recognise the symptoms of male breast cancer? We spoke to one of our leading breast cancer surgeons Mr Hazem Khout who explains all.

Two elderly people sat down looking at the countryside

By Mr David McArthur
28.09.20
Surgery

Haemorrhoids: what are my surgical options?

If you've tried treating your haemorrhoids at home with cream, laxatives and eating high fibre foods but nothing is happening, it might be time to consider surgery. Here, one of our expert colorectal surgeons Mr David McArthur has kindly explained all of the surgical options that are available to treat haemorrhoids.

By Mr Rajeev Peravali
10.09.20
Colorectal surgery

How serious is a rectal prolapse and how can it be treated?

Rectal prolapse can have a great impact on your quality of life. Learn from Mr Rajeev Peravali about its causes, if it can ever go away on its own and how a rectal prolapse can be treated to restore your quality of life.

By Mr David McArthur
16.01.20
Colorectal surgery

Haemorrhoids: top lifestyle changes and home remedies

Although haemorrhoids (piles) can be painful and unpleasant, there are many effective ways of treating and preventing them. Usually, they get better on their own but there are occasions where patients need hospital treatment. We spoke with the founder of the Birmingham Haemorrhoid Clinic and general and colorectal surgeon Mr David McArthur. He shared with us some lifestyle changes and home remedies that can reduce symptoms.

Black and white photo of an elderly man facing the camera

By Mr Aniruddha Chakravarti
16.09.19
Urology

Patient-tailored minimally invasive treatment for BPH

Benign prostatic hyperplasia, often known as BPH, is the enlargement of the prostate gland causing obstruction to the flow of urine out of the bladder. Mr Aniruddha Chakravarti, a leading urologist tells us about the minimally invasive treatements now available for this condition.

By Mr David McArthur
08.08.19
Colorectal surgery

What’s the best way to test for colon cancer?

Colorectal cancer, also known as colon cancer or bowel cancer, can be a worrying prospect, especially as we get older. Regular screening is important, especially for those over the age of 60. But how do we test for colorectal cancer? Expert colorectal surgeon Mr David McArthur explains.

By Dr Paul Crowe
16.10.18
Interventional radiology

I have fibroids – what are my treatment options?

Do you suffer from fibroids? The chances are that you do, or you will as up to 40% of women aged 35 or older have fibroids. Fibroids can either be symptomless or can cause numerous menstrual problems, including heavy bleeding. Choosing your treatment can be overwhelming, but Dr Paul Crowe, a leading interventional radiologist with lots of experience in treating uterine fibroids lays out the A to Z in treatment options for this common condition.

By Dr Salim Shafeek
21.06.18
Haematology

The types of leukaemia, survival rate and outlook

There are different types of leukaemia, with which the symptoms of each can vary, depending on which blood cells are affected. Expert haematologist Dr Salim Shafeek discusses the disease in depth, including the symptoms and outlook for patients diagnosed with cancer...

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