Medical articles from Mr Matthew Tutton

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11/10/2022

Surgeon

When is surgery required for gallbladder stones?

In this detailed guide to gallbladder surgery, revered consultant general and colorectal surgeon Mr Matthew Tutton explains when surgical intervention is required to treat gallbladder stones and how this type of procedure is performed.

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11/10/2022

Mr Matthew Tutton

Surgeon

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.

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04/07/2022

Mr Matthew Tutton

Surgeon

How and where do hernias form?

How dangerous can hernias be, and is surgery always necessary when it comes to treating them? Find out in our latest article here, as revered consultant general and colorectal surgeon, Mr Matthew Tutton, describes how hernias form, details the main symptoms associated, and reveals how they are typically detected in patients.

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02/08/2021

Mr Matthew Tutton

Surgeon

How are colorectal polyps removed?

Colorectal polyps occur in roughly 20 per cent of the UK population, but usually, they're benign. In this latest article, we found out the answers to some frequently asked questions regarding colorectal polyps. Find out what the symptoms are, what the treatment is and how long it takes to recover.