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A young man sat down and bending over due to feeling pain in his abdomen area.

By Professor Khurshid Akhtar
23.08.23
Surgeon

Keyhole hernia surgery: Minimally invasive repair for hernias

Keyhole hernia surgery is a minimally invasive procedure performed using general anaesthetic for the repair of a hernia. Here, Professor Khurshid Akhtar, renowned consultant general and upper GI (gastrointestinal) surgeon, provides an expert insight into keyhole hernia surgery.

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By Professor Khurshid Akhtar
25.04.22
Gastroenterologist

Gallstone disease: can you live without a gallbladder?

Gallstones disease is a condition that develops after the formation of gallstones (deposits of bile) in the gallbladder or in the biliary tract. In this article, renowned consultant general and upper GI surgeon, Professor Khurshid Akhtar talks what are the symptoms of gallstones, what are the different treatment options, and if patients have any problems after surgery for having no gallbladder.

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Man with heartburn, holding his hands to his chest and with a pained expression

By Professor Khurshid Akhtar
23.09.21
Gastroenterologist

GORD in expert detail

Acid-related disorders are prevalent in western society and millions of consultations are held in UK every year. For example, in 1998 (now over 20 years ago) there were 14.8 million appointments at GP surgeries for GORD and related conditions. While many people with mild cases of acid reflux and GORD can easily manage their symptoms, more severe situations could require further treatment which may include surgery. Leading consultant general and upper GI surgeon Professor Khurshid Akhtar speaks to Top Doctors about GORD in detail, alongside what's involved in the surgical procedure to fix GORD and frequently asked questions, in this informative article.

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By Professor Khurshid Akhtar
21.09.21
Gastroenterologist

A guide to hiatus hernia surgery

What are the different types of hiatal hernia? And how severe can they get? Professor Khurshid Akhtar, consultant general and upper GI (gastrointestinal) surgeon, provides his experienced, expert advice. He answers Top Doctors’ questions about eligibility for hiatus hernia surgery, the procedure itself and more.