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By Professor Kavin Andi
16.09.21
Oral & maxillofacial surgery

Augmented reality in the operating room: is it safer?

Professor Kavin Andi asks: 'Is AR in medicine safer than non-assisted procedures?' Its' capabilities mean that it can assist in surgery planning, patient treatment and helps to explain complex medical situations. However, it may have disadvantages. The award-winning consultant oral and maxilio surgeon and head and neck surgeon speaks to Top Doctors about this new technological concept.

Young woman with two moles on her neck, touching her neck with her opposite hand

By Professor Kavin Andi
13.09.21
Clinical oncology

Skin cancer of the head and neck

Some people may not be aware of the different forms of head and neck cancer that can occur. Professor Kavin Andi, award-winning consultant oral and maxillofacial, and head and neck surgeon, speaks to Top Doctors about these, giving comprehensive advice about what signs to look for and treatment.

By Professor Kavin Andi
06.09.21
Oral & maxillofacial surgery

What to expect during and after salivary gland surgery

Tumours can grow on our salivary glands, either being benign or malignant. In both cases, the tumours have to be removed. Awarded consultant maxillofacial surgeon Professor Kavin Andi explains why the procedure is necessary and what to expect if you undergo the operation.

By Professor Kavin Andi
17.03.21
Surgery

Microvascular surgery: how does it work?

Microvascular surgery has been used to reattach severed fingers, arms, hands and other amputated parts to the body. We wanted to find out exactly how it works, how effective it is, how long the procedure takes and whether its safe. In this article, Mr Kavin Andi, an award-winning consultant oral and maxillofacial surgeon answers some frequently asked questions regarding microvascular surgery.

By Professor Paul Chatrath
17.02.21
Otolaryngology / ENT

Treating allergic rhinitis: what to do to control symptoms

Are your symptoms of allergic rhinitis agitating you? If you're tired of constantly sneezing, having a runny or blocked nose or itchy, watery eyes, you might want to read this article from one of our expert ENT surgeons Mr Paul Chatrath. Here he shares his advice on how to manage and control a flare-up.

By Professor Paul Chatrath
17.11.20
Otolaryngology / ENT

What are the top 5 causes of a blocked nose?

What could be causing your blocked nose? Prof Paul Chatrath is a distinguished consultant ear, nose and throat surgeon based in London and Essex. In this article, he lists the top five causes of a blocked nose.

By Mr Pramod Achan
11.03.20
Orthopaedic surgery

Choosing the right prosthetic hip: Materials, durability and risks

Choosing the right prosthetic hip is a decision that you and your surgeon will make together. Your new hip will become part of you for the next 15 years or more, so it's important to know all the features of it prior to your replacement operation. Leading consultant orthopaedic surgeon, Mr Pramod Achan, describes the various types of implants he uses and the risks you should be aware of.

Doctors examining an x-ray of patient's hip

By Mr Pramod Achan
07.02.20
Orthopaedic surgery

Why do people need hip replacement surgery?

Hip replacement surgery is on the rise. More and more people are going under the knife to replace a damaged hip to improve their range of motion and overall quality of life. But why do people get hip replacements and can more conservative treatments be an alternative? Mr Pramod Achan explains.

Woman receiving physiotherapy on her hip

By Mr Pramod Achan
20.01.20
Orthopaedic surgery

How long does it take to recover after a hip arthroscopy?

When a person undergoes any type of surgery one of the common questions they ask is how long they will take to recover. Even though a hip arthroscopy is a minimally invasive treatment, there is still a recovery period and some important steps to follow to help in your rehabilitation. Mr Pramod Achan explains more.

A man who requires a rotator cuff repair

By Mr Dimitrios Karadaglis
29.10.19
Orthopaedic surgery

Repairing the rotator cuff

Rotator cuff tears can occur naturally with age, with a 40 per cent chance that a tear will occur when you’re 80 years of age or older (often asymptomatic). They also occur as a result of an injury. We asked shoulder and elbow surgeon Mr Dimitrios Karadaglis about rotator cuff tears and their recovery.

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