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In our latest informative article, highly esteemed consultant urologist, Mr Aniruddha Chakravarti, provides a comprehensive insight into Holmium laser prostate treatment.

By Mr Aniruddha Chakravarti
03.01.22
Urology

All you need to know about Holmium laser prostate treatment

In our latest informative article, highly esteemed consultant urologist, Mr Aniruddha Chakravarti, provides a comprehensive insight into Holmium laser prostate treatment, describing exactly what the procedure entails, revealing how safe and effective it is, whilst also outlining the recovery time following the procedure.

By Mr Tariq Ismail
15.09.21
Colorectal surgery

The lesser known bowel exam: a flexible sigmoidoscopy

A flexible sigmoidoscopy is an investigative test to assess the lower bowel and allows the specialist to view the actual lining of the bowel. It is performed endoscopically and may be used to investigate possible cases of polyps, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and cancer. This test is often performed if a patient presents with unexplained changes in bowel habits, abdominal pain, bleeding or weight loss. Mr Tariq Ismail, a leading colorectal surgeon, gives us an overview of what exactly a flexible sigmoidoscopy involves.

A standard colonoscopy surgical procedure can be the most effective way to diagnose serious bowel-related medical disorders

By Mr Rajeev Peravali
10.08.21
Colorectal surgery

What does a colonoscopy procedure involve and why and how is it performed?

Just what exactly is a colonoscopy, why is it performed and what is it used to detect? On hand to answer all of these colonoscopy-related questions is highly revered consultant colorectal surgeon, Mr Rajeev Peravali.

Trigger Finger: How This Medical Condition Can Be Directly Related to Arthritis & Diabetes

By Mr G Shyamalan (Shyam)
07.07.21
Orthopaedic surgery

Is trigger finger linked to arthritis and diabetes?

Have you ever wondered what exactly trigger finger is and whether or not it is connected to arthritis or diabetes? Experienced consultant hand surgeon, Mr G Shyamalan (Shyam), provides a detailed description of what this condition is, and tells us what the first line of treatment should be when seeking to cure this medical condition.

Surgeon performing robot-assisted surgery

By Mr Aniruddha Chakravarti
01.06.21
Urology

Robot-assisted surgery in 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.

A side-view of a surgeons face as he performs surgery

By Mr Mriganka De
27.01.21
Otolaryngology / ENT

Transoral robotic surgery (TORS): an exciting advance in mouth cancer treatment

Transoral robotic surgery (TORS) is an exciting advance in mouth cancer treatment. Mr Mriganka De, an ENT who performs TORS, explains this procedure and its benefits.

A toddler lies on their back on the sofa.

By Mr Michael Kuo
08.10.20
Paediatric otolaryngology

When to take your child to see an ENT specialist

A paediatric otolaryngologist/ENT specialist will determine the best treatment plan for your little one if they experience recurring conditions that affect their ear, nose and throat, such as sleep apnoea or tonsillitis among many more. Read more from esteemed consultant ENT surgeon, Mr Michael Kuo, on when to take your child to see a specialist.

Shoulder pain can be a common problem when working from home.

By Mr Ziali Sivardeen
01.10.20
Orthopaedic surgery

How to prevent shoulder pain when working from home

Have you noticed that your shoulders are aching more since you've been working from home during the coronavirus pandemic? You are not alone, in fact, shoulder injuries and pain are very common in those who WFH. Read more on what you should do if you've got shoulder pain and how to prevent it in the future, by orthopaedic surgeon Mr Ziali Sivardeen.

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.

Cyclists waiting at the starting line at a race at the Olympics

By Mr Ziali Sivardeen
30.06.20
Orthopaedic surgery

Ask a top orthopaedic surgeon: what’s it like to work at the Olympics?

One of our top orthopaedic surgeons Mr Ziali Sivardeen was honoured to be on standby as the specialist required to operate on all shoulder and elbow injuries during the Olympics and Paralympics in London in 2012. Here he recalls his experience and also explains whether treatment differs for amateur and professional athletes.

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