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How is IBD diagnosed and managed?
In this article, Mr Amir Darakhshan, a highly experienced consultant colorectal and general surgeon, explains what IBD is, outlines the typical symptoms of the disease, and details how it is managed and treated.
By Mr David McArthur
09.01.23
Colorectal surgery
Is it haemorrhoids or something else?
Haemorrhoids are very common and thus, if you have symptoms, you might assume that it is haemorrhoids at first. In some cases, however, haemorrhoid symptoms indicate a different condition. Here, Mr David McArthur, renowned consultant colorectal, general and laparoscopic surgeon, provides an expert insight into haemorrhoids and the conditions that are mistaken for haemorrhoids.
By Mr Colin Hart
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An expert guide: How to prepare for complex abdominal wall reconstruction surgery
Leading consultant general, colorectal and emergency surgeon Mr Colin Hart gives a detailed guide to complex abdominal wall repair surgery in this informative article.
By Mr Matthew Tutton
11.10.22
Colorectal surgery
The role of robotic surgery in bowel cancer treatment
Robotic-assisted surgery is a minimally invasive approach to surgery which offers multiple beneficial clinical outcomes. For patients with bowel cancer (also known as colorectal cancer), robotic surgery can help during the excision of the cancerous tissue in the bowel. Here, Mr Matthew Tutton, leading consultant general and colorectal surgeon, provides an expert insight into the function of robotic surgery in bowel cancer treatment.
By Mr Petr J Hanek
14.09.22
Colorectal surgery
What are the main causes of haemorrhoids?
In one of our latest articles, Mr Petr J Hanek, a highly esteemed consultant surgeon, outlines the main causes of haemorrhoids, tells us when surgery is required for patients who present with haemorrhoids, and reveals what can be done to prevent the development of haemorrhoids.
By Mr Andrew Aldridge
08.09.22
Colorectal surgery
Inguinal hernia surgery: An effective solution to the pain
Remember when Joey from Friends found himself struggling to successfully get through auditions? It's because he had a hernia. Even when inguinal hernias don't require urgent attention, which on occasion can happen, they still can still cause significant discomfort and pain. Here to explain this condition and detail what's involved in surgery to address it, is leading consultant colorectal and general surgeon Mr Andrew Aldridge.
By Mr Steve Pandey
02.08.22
Colorectal surgery
What are the bowel cancer warning signs that should not be ignored?
Here, in one of our latest articles, we speak to highly experienced and revered consultant colorectal surgeon, Mr Steve Pandey to talk about the main warning signs of bowel cancer that patients should watch out for and report immediately.
By Professor Richard Cohen
08.04.22
Colorectal surgery
Is treatment for haemorrhoids always necessary?
In our latest article, highly esteemed, expert London-based colorectal and general surgeon, Professor Richard Cohen, outlines what options patients have when presenting with haemorrhoids, and reveals what the most common symptoms that patients with haemorrhoids experience.
By Mrs Katie Cross
31.03.22
Colorectal surgery
Bottoms up! Learn about anal fissures
Anal fissures are relatively common and cause significant discomfort. In this informative article, leading consultant surgeon Mrs Katie Cross expertly explains what causes anal fissures and how they are treated.
By Mr Talvinder Gill
31.03.22
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All you need to know about J-pouch surgery
J-pouch surgery can offer patients with serious bowel disease, such as ulcerative colitis improved outcomes and a life without the need for a stoma. Renowned consultant colorectal surgeon Mr Talvinder Gill gives a detailed guide to J-pouch surgery in this informative article and describes how he employs a single incision technique to improve safety in his practice.
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