Videos of Professor Khurshid Akhtar
Common symptoms of a gallstone usually include severe abdominal pain, exhaustion, dyspepsia, and nausea. In some cases, however, a gallstone can be asymptomatic. How is it diagnosed? And, how is it treated? In our latest interview, Professor Khurshid Akhtar, a consultant general and upper GI (gastrointestinal) surgeon in Manchester and Wilmslow, answers these questions and details what patients can expect during, and after, treatment. 00:00 Introduction 00:45 What are the different types of gallstones? 01:26 What are the symptoms of gallstones? 03:48 How can a gallstone be diagnosed? 05:39 How can a gallstone be treated? Is there a non-surgical one? 08:17 What happens during a laparoscopic cholecystectomy? 09:58 What is the recovery like after the surgery? If you would like to learn more about Professor Akhtar, or wish to book a consultation with him, simply head on over to his Top Doctors profile today: https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/khurshid-akhtar ✔ Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3fSrqXb ✔ Follow us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3t5kGsW ✔ Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/39TidKh
Keyhole surgery is a minimally invasive surgical method of carrying out a procedure without making large incisions. However, preparation is still required. Here to provide a detailed, expert take on keyhole surgery is revered consultant general and upper GI (gastrointestinal) surgeon Professor Khurshid Akhtar. If you would like to request a consultation with Professor Akhtar, you can do so today via his Top Doctors profile: https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/khurshid-akhtar ✔ Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3fSrqXb ✔ Follow us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3t5kGsW ✔ Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/39TidKh 00:00 How can patients prepare themselves before keyhole surgery to ensure the best possible outcome? 02:26 What are the potential risks and complications associated with keyhole surgery, and how can they be minimized? 04:05 What is the postoperative care for Keyhole Surgery, and how can patients optimize their recovery and reduce the risk of complications? 05:19 How long does it take for patients to see the full benefits of keyhole surgery, and what can they expect in terms of pain relief and functional improvement?
We introduce esteemed consultant general and upper GI surgeon Professor Khurshid Akhtar who discusses why he decided to become a doctor, his interest in cancer and keyhole surgery, as well as the satisfaction he feels by helping patients. 00:00 What is your name and position? 00:29 Why did you decide to become a doctor? 01:16 What made you choose your speciality? 02:13 What do you find most rewarding about your job? If you would like to schedule a consultation with Professor Akhtar, simply visit his Top Doctors profile here today: https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/khurshid-akhtar ✔ Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3fSrqXb ✔ Follow us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3t5kGsW ✔ Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/39TidKh