Medical articles of Cholecystectomy

01/07/2019
Mr Zaed Hamady
Surgeon
Gallbladder removal surgery: the procedure, recovery, risks and side effects
Removing the gallbladder – one of your body’s organs – sounds like a serious undertaking, but in fact it is a commonly performed procedure that is extremely safe in the right hands. We spoke to leading consultant general surgeon Mr Zaed Hamady to find out how gallbladder removal surgery works, how long it takes to recover from the procedure, and whether there are any risks or side effects involved.
24/04/2019
Mr Thomas Satyadas
Surgeon
How to perform difficult cholecystectomies
Severe tummy pain? Vomiting? Skin and/or eyes turning a shade of yellow? All classic signs of gallstones. When these symptoms strike, the solution is usually surgery. But cholecystectomies can be complicated procedures, requiring a highly-trained surgeon with skills in laparoscopy. Leading surgeon Mr Thomas Satyadas is here to explain.
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11/10/2018
Mr Sakhawat (Zak) Rahman
Surgeon
An expert’s guide to gallstone surgery
Gallstones are small stone-like particles that form in the gallbladder from bile cholesterol and bilirubin. They are solid and can lead to problems if they become stuck in the wrong position. We interviewed expert surgeon Mr Zak Rahman, who explained gallstones and surgery to remove them.
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18/10/2017
Mr Charles Imber
Consultant Hepatobiliary Surgeon & Liver Transplant Surgeon
Through the keyhole; laparoscopy explained
Laparoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive technique that often means patients can leave hospital on the same day as the treatment. Mr Charles Imber talks about the technique and what it can be used for.
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