Treatments

Epigastric Hernia Repair (adult)

By David Beevor / May 13, 2020 / Comments Off on Epigastric Hernia Repair (adult)

An epigastric hernia is a common condition caused by a weakness in your abdominal wall between your umbilicus and sternum. If left untreated, an epigastric hernia can cause serious complications.

Elective Diagnostic Laparoscopy

By Jodie Bawden / May 13, 2020 / Comments Off on Elective Diagnostic Laparoscopy

A diagnostic laparoscopy is a common operation. It helps to find out the cause of certain abdominal and pelvic problems. For some people minor treatments can be performed at the same time.

Flexible Sigmoidoscopy

By Jodie Bawden / May 13, 2020 / Comments Off on Flexible Sigmoidoscopy

A flexible sigmoidoscopy is usually a safe and effective way of finding out if there is a problem with the lower part of your large bowel.

Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair

By Jodie Bawden / May 13, 2020 / Comments Off on Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair

An incisional hernia is a weakness in your abdominal wall, which happens when previous wounds do not heal properly. If left untreated, an incisional hernia can cause serious complications.

Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair (TEP)

By Jodie Bawden / May 13, 2020 / Comments Off on Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair (TEP)

An inguinal hernia is a common condition caused by a weakness in your abdominal wall, near the inguinal canal. If left untreated, an inguinal hernia can cause serious complications.

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

By Jodie Bawden / May 13, 2020 / Comments Off on Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Gallstones are a common problem. An operation to remove your gallbladder should result in you being free of pain and able to eat a normal diet.

Carpal Tunnel Release

By Jodie Bawden / May 13, 2020 / Comments Off on Carpal Tunnel Release

Carpal tunnel syndrome causes numbness in your thumb, index and middle fingers. A carpal tunnel release should improve your symptoms and prevent permanent nerve damage.

Dupuytren’s Fasciectomy

By Jodie Bawden / May 13, 2020 / Comments Off on Dupuytren’s Fasciectomy

A Dupuytren’s fasciectomy should straighten your fingers and give you a worthwhile improvement in the function of your hand.

Excision of a Ganglion

By Jodie Bawden / May 13, 2020 / Comments Off on Excision of a Ganglion

A ganglion is not serious. If it is causing problems, your surgeon can remove it.

Trigger Finger Release

By Jodie Bawden / May 13, 2020 / Comments Off on Trigger Finger Release

Trigger finger is a condition where your finger jams or gets stiff. If treatment with steroid injections has failed, surgery should allow your finger to move freely.