20 Medical articles by Mr Ahmed R. Ahmed

Why are anaesthetists so important in surgery?

Successful surgical requires both a highly skilled surgeon, but also an attentive anaesthetist. Together, ideal conditions are kept for the surgeon to complete the procedure, whilst the anaesthetist maintains these conditions and monitors the patient's physiology. Mr Ahmed R. Ahmed, a top surgeon, explains this working relationship in detail.

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By Mr Ahmed R. Ahmed
16.08.18
Surgeon

What is laparoscopic surgery?

Who better than one of our leading surgeons Mr Ahmed R. Ahmed to explain laparoscopic surgery, performed as the surgeon watches a TV screen monitor which guides them during the operation. We look at the skill set required by a surgeon and what challenges the procedure may pose.

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By Mr Ahmed R. Ahmed
05.07.18
Surgeon

Is obesity a disease?

Obesity affects an increasing number of people in the UK, and is clearly linked to conditions such as diabetes and heart disease – but is it a disease in itself? It’s a big debate, so we got the perspective of leading bariatric surgeon, Mr Ahmed Ahmed, who explains the role of genetics in our ability to lose weight.

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By Mr Ahmed R. Ahmed
23.04.18
Surgeon

Rectus diastasis: a common post-pregnancy problem

Rectus diastasis is a condition that can affect many women following pregnancy, and is when the abdominal muscles stretch and separate, leaving a kind of stomach pooch. Leading consultant surgeon, Mr Ahmed R. Ahmed explains how it can be surgically corrected in almost all cases.

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By Mr Ahmed R. Ahmed
28.02.18
Surgeon

Sleeve gastrectomy – a new, popular procedure for weight loss

Leading consultant bariatric surgeon, Mr Ahmed Ahmed explains how the sleeve gastrectomy is becoming the most popular procedure for weight loss, which reduces the size of the stomach, and leads to weight loss.

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By Mr Ahmed R. Ahmed
26.01.18
Surgeon

A cure for diabetes - how weightloss surgery leads to a remission of type 2 diabetes

Leading consultant bariatric surgeon, Mr Ahmed R. Ahmed explains how recent discoveries have found that type 2 diabetes can be effectively cured in some patients by undergoing surgery.

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By Mr Ahmed R. Ahmed
21.08.17
Surgeon

What is a hiatus hernia, and how is it related to heartburn?

Leading surgeon Mr Ahmed R. Ahmed answers some of the most frequently asked questions surrounding hiatus hernias, including their symptoms, treatment, and what kind of surgery can be performed as a solution.