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Cardiothoracic surgery
Hyperhidrosis FAQs: Your questions answered by a specialist
If you are concerned by symptoms of excessive sweating, hyperhidrosis could be the cause. To learn more about this condition, we invited revered consultant thoracic surgeon Mr Marco Scarci to explain more about the causes of hyperhidrosis and shed light on the available treatment options.
By Dr Ahmed Habib
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Cardiothoracic surgery
Pectus excavatum is a chest wall disorder which occurs due to growth abnormality Esteemed thoracic surgeon Dr Ahmed Habib explains everything you need to know about the condition.
By Dr Igor Saftic
26.04.23
Cardiothoracic surgery
Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) for the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer
Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) is a novel technique used in thoracic surgery that has transformed how pulmonary and cardiac conditions, such as lung cancer, are assessed and managed. Here, Dr Igor Saftic, renowned consultant thoracic surgeon in Bristol, provides an expert into VATS.
By Mr Paul Modi
22.02.23
Cardiothoracic surgery
What is the difference between off-pump and on-pump coronary artery bypass surgery?
If you have been diagnosed with coronary heart disease, your surgeon may recommend coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG), a procedure that involves grafting blood vessels to restore blood flow. The surgery can be performed using different techniques, including with an off-pump or an on-pump approach. Mr Paul Modi, internationally-renowned consultant cardiothoracic surgeon, explains more.
By Mr Paul Modi
13.12.22
Cardiothoracic surgery
Atrial myxoma: an expert's guide to this benign cardiac tumour
Atrial myxoma is the most common of all cardiac tumours, and is often asymptomatic. In his latest article, renowned cardiothoracic surgeon Mr Paul Modi offers his expert insight into this condition.
By Mr Shahzad Raja
17.05.22
Cardiothoracic surgery
What is off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)?
In this article, Mr Shahzad Raja, an esteemed London-based cardiac surgeon, shares his expertise with regards to off-pump and on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting surgery, explaining the difference between the two, what happens during each respective procedure, and how long recovery generallt takes for both.
By Mr Alberto Albanese
11.05.22
Cardiothoracic surgery
Beating heart coronary bypass surgery: why is it so advantageous?
Beating heart coronary bypass surgery is a recently introduced surgical treatment which is specifically designed for patients suffering from coronary artery disease. Here, highly regarded London and Basildon-based consultant cardiothoracic surgeon Mr Alberto Albanese, explains in detail how exactly the procedure is performed, and how it differs from traditional coronary bypass surgery.
By Mr Shyamsunder Kolvekar
01.04.22
Cardiothoracic surgery
Pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum: symptoms, causes, and treatment options
The chest, also known as the pectus, can suffer from a condition where it folds in or folds out more than normal, and this can cause other physical issues. In our latest article, highly experienced consultant cardiothoracic surgeon, Mr Shyamsunder Kolvekar, explains what both pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum are, and outlines the associated symptoms as well as the different treatment options.
By Mr Alberto Albanese
25.02.22
Cardiothoracic surgery
Beating heart coronary bypass surgery explained
Beating heart coronary bypass surgery offers a shorter recovery time, fewer risks and better outcomes for cardiac surgery patients in comparison to more traditional bypass surgery techniques. We've invited renowned consultant cardiothoracic surgeon Mr Alberto Albanese to explain how this innovative procedure works and how patients with coronary artery disease can benefit.
By Mr Inderpaul Birdi
17.12.21
Cardiothoracic surgery
Surgeons now have the key to your heart: Keyhole heart surgery
Undergoing heart surgery is a massive ordeal for the body to go through. In More recently, some surgeons have been able to treat the heart through smaller access for the same procedures, known as keyhole heart surgery. An expert in this treatment, consultant cardiothoracic surgeon Mr. Inderpaul Birdi delivers essential information regarding keyhole heart surgery in this article.
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