444: Surgery medical articles

A person standing on top of a weight scale. The scale is black, showing no values.

By Dr Antanas Mickevicius
30.08.24
Surgery

An expert guide to gastric sleeve surgery for weight loss

Gastric sleeve surgery, also known as sleeve gastrectomy, is a common bariatric surgical procedure that can help people with obesity and related health conditions achieve significant weight loss. Here, Dr Antanas Mickevicius, renowned bariatric surgeon and consultant upper GI surgeon, provides an expert insight into gastric sleeve surgery, addressing questions regarding candidacy, the procedure itself, and the expected weight loss.

By Mrs Kalpana Devalia
21.08.24
Surgery

An overview of common health issues that affect Indian and South Asian patients

Here, Mrs Kalpana Devalia, a highly regarded and experienced consultant bariatric surgeon, provides us with an overview of health issues that tend to affect South Asian and Indian people more than others.

Patient undergoing minimally invasive gallstone surgery

By Mr Lalin Navaratne
16.08.24
Surgery

All you need to know about minimally invasive gallstone surgery

Minimally invasive gallstone surgery, also known as laparoscopic cholecystectomy, is a surgical procedure to remove the gallbladder, which is often performed to treat gallstones. Gallstones are hard deposits that form in the gallbladder, leading to pain, inflammation and other complications if left untreated. Here to tell us all we need to know about this procedure is leading consultant general, upper GI, and trauma surgeon Mr Lalin Navaratne.

By Mr Sherif Awad
14.08.24
Surgery

Life after bariatric surgery

Life after bariatric surgery involves a series of adjustments and changes that are crucial to maintaining weight loss and improving overall health. Bariatric surgery is not just a quick fix for obesity; it requires a commitment to a new lifestyle, including changes in diet, exercise, and psychological support. Leading consultant laparoscopic (keyhole), upper gastrointestinal and bariatric (weight loss) surgeon Mr Sherif Awad provides an overview of what to expect after the procedure.

Weighing scales being used after weight loss injections

By Mr Sanjay Agrawal
13.08.24
Surgery

What is Wegovy and how is it used?

Wegovy is a prescription medication specifically designed for weight management. It contains the active ingredient semaglutide, a synthetic version of a naturally occurring hormone in the body known as glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1). It plays an important role in regulating appetite, food intake and blood sugar levels. Leading consultant surgeon Mr Sanjay Agrawal tells us all about it, in this informative article.

Written by Top Doctors
Surgery

All about laparoscopic and robotic cholecystectomy

In this article below, esteemed general surgeon, Mr Michail Klimovskij, provides us with a comprehensive overview of laparoscopic and robotic cholecystectomy.

By Mr Segun Komolafe
05.08.24
Surgery

When do gallstones require treatment?

In one of our latest medical articles, esteemed consultant general surgeon, Mr Segun Komolafe explores the causes, symptoms, and treatment of gallstones.

By Mr Sanjay Taribagil
01.08.24
Surgery

An expert insight into gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common condition affecting a significant portion of the population. In his latest online article, Mr Sanjay Taribagil, delves into the nature of GERD, exploring its symptoms, causes, treatment options, and potential complications if left untreated.

By Professor Giuseppe Fusai
01.08.24
Surgery

Understanding keyhole surgery

Here to explain all the key nuggets of information regarding keyhole surgery is esteemed consultant hepato-pancreato-biliary surgeon, Professor Giuseppe Fusai.