Medical articles from Mr Iestyn Shapey

Surgery is one of the treatment options for pancreatic cancer, where the tumour is localised and has not spread to other organs. For suitable patients, surgical removal of the tumour can offer the bes...

Hernia surgery is a common procedure used to repair a weakened area of muscle or tissue where internal organs or fat have pushed through. Recovery time and experience can vary depending on the type of...

Gallstones form in the gallbladder, which is the small organ below the liver. They can vary in size and composition, and while some gallstones may not cause symptoms, others can lead to pain, infectio...