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Anal fistula treatment options: Ask an expert

Unpleasant discharge and pain caused by an anal fistula can cause a lot of discomfort for patients and surgical treatment will likely be necessary. In this informative article, highly respected consultant colorectal surgeon Mr Charles Evans offers insight and reassurance for patients on the surgical procedures used to treat anal fistulas. He also details how definitive colorectal diagnoses are determined.

Incisional hernia repair surgery: All you need to know

Nowadays, hernia repair surgery is able to be performed both through minimally invasive and open procedures. In this article, highly esteemed consultant laparoscopic general and colorectal surgeon Mr Dominic Coull explains how incisional hernia repair surgery is performed, why it is necessary and how patients can expect to recover after undergoing the procedure.

Preparing for femoral hernia repair surgery

It is now possible to perform femoral hernia repair surgery using a laparoscopic (key hole) method which drastically improves recovery time and reduces the risk of surgical complications. To explain everything you need to know about this procedure, we invited esteemed consultant laparoscopic, general and colorectal surgeon Mr Dominic Coull to give expert insight on how to best prepare for femoral hernia repair 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.

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