Medical articles of The Priory Hospital - part of Circle Health Group

Understanding acoustic neuroma: A comprehensive guide

In his latest online article, Mr Andrew Kay gives us his insights into acoustic neuroma. He discusses the signs, how it develops, when surgery is considered, what the surgery entails, the treatment and the prognosis.

By Miss Kerstin Oestreich
26.07.23
Plastic surgery

Hand surgery: your questions answered

In her latest online article, renowned plastic, cosmetic and hand surgeon Miss Kerstin Oestreich answer your most frequently asked questions regarding hand surgery. She explains the different techniques and approaches and what is taken into consideration prior to the surgery, among many other interesting points.

By Mr Andrej Kidess
04.05.23
Ophthalmology

Vitreoretinal diseases explained

Vitreoretinal diseases can have a significant impact on your vision and in severe cases, can even result in loss of vision. Esteemed consultant ophthalmic surgeon Mr Andrej Kidess explains everything you need to know about vitreoretinal diseases, including surgery options.

By Miss Kerstin Oestreich
02.05.23
Plastic surgery

An expert overview of arm reduction surgery

Many people feel self-conscious about excess skin around their arm and consider undergoing surgery in order to improve the appearance of the arm. Renowned consultant plastic, cosmetic and hand surgeon Miss Kerstin Oestreich explains the procedure, including preparation and what to expect.

By Miss Kerstin Oestreich
24.04.23
Plastic surgery

Caring for your breast reduction surgery, before and after the operation

Breast reduction, otherwise known as reduction mammaplasty, is a surgical procedure that removes breast fat, tissue and skin from the breasts, helping to adapt the breasts to a patient’s functional and aesthetic requirements. Miss Kerstin Oestreich, highly skilled consultant plastic, cosmetic and hand surgeon, provides an expert insight into breast reduction surgery, including preparation, types of scarring, and aftercare.

By Mr Ross Elledge
05.01.23
Oral & maxillofacial surgery

Wisdom teeth removal: an expert's guide

Wisdom teeth can be extremely painful, especially if they are impacted. The removal of these teeth is one of the most common surgical procedures in the UK. In his latest article, renowned consultant oral and maxillofacial surgeon Mr Ross Elledge explains this procedure in detail.

By Mr G Shyamalan (Shyam)
11.11.22
Orthopaedic surgery

Everything you need to know about scaphoid fractures

Scaphoid fractures are a very common injury, often mistaken for a sprained wrist. In our latest article, leading orthopaedic hand, wrist and elbow surgeon Mr Gunaratnam Shyamalan explains this fracture in detail, including the different treatment options available, and what to expect on the day of surgery.

Young man holding his jaw, who requires TMJ surgery

By Mr Ross Elledge
13.09.22
Oral & maxillofacial surgery

Get your full range of movement back with TMJ surgery

The TMJ, or temporomandibular joint, connects your jawbone to your skull, and is like a sliding hinge. Unfortunately, when a person has disorder affecting this joint, full range of movement in the jaw may be limited. This can lead to limitation of mouth opening and/or pain, and surgery may be required for a small number of patients in order to regain full (and painless) use of their TMJ. Highly-regarded consultant oral and maxillofacial surgeon Mr Ross Elledge offers an expert guide to what’s involved in this procedure in this informative article.

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By Professor Amtul Razzaq Carmichael
29.03.22
Plastic surgery

Nipple-sparing mastectomy: don’t lose yourself

Mastectomy is surgery to remove cancerous tissue from the breast. In a nipple-sparing mastectomy, the nipple and as much skin as possible is left so the patient can have a natural-looking breast, in so far as it is possible following surgery. Esteemed consultant oncoplastic breast surgeon Professor Amtul Carmichael, who practices in Birmingham and Derby, shares her expertise on the procedure.

Robotic surgery on kidneys: the main benefits explained by expert consultant urologist, Mr Aniruddha Chakravarti.

By Mr Aniruddha Chakravarti
16.03.22
Urology

Robotic surgery on kidneys: the main benefits explained

In our latest article, we find out from expert consultant urologist, Mr Aniruddha Chakravarti, how exactly robotic surgery is performed on the kidneys, what the main benefits are, and what recovery time involves.

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