Patient Information
written by Mr Neil Bhardwaj
What you need to know about recovering from gallbladder removal surgery
Gallbladder removal surgery is one of the most common surgeries performed worldwide and is the only proven treatment for gallstones. Also known as a cholecystectomy, over 60,000 gallbladder removal surgeries are performed in the UK.
Pancreatitis: symptoms, causes and treatment explained
Your pancreas is a soft gland that sits behind your stomach. It produces hormones to control your blood sugar levels and enzymes to help digest the fats in your food. Acute and chronic pancreatitis interferes with these functions and can, therefore, have a serious effect on your health and quality of life.
Gallstones: signs, symptoms and treatments
Up to 20 per cent of adults in the UK will develop gallstones at some point in their lifetime. Removing these is one of the most common general surgery operations performed.
What is a hernia? Symptoms and treatment explained
A hernia happens when an organ, tissue or fat pushes through the muscle or connective tissue (the fascia) that surrounds it. Hernias mainly affect your chest, tummy or groin area.