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Emphysema

Emphysema is a progressive lung disease often due to smoking, causing shortness of breath and coughing. Read about symptoms and treatments.

Lung conditions

Learn all about lung conditions and diseases, such as asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, whooping cough and more.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a term used for some long-term lung conditions, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis.

Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD)

Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) is a genetic condition that can cause lung and liver disease. Learn more about AATD symptoms and treatments.

Laparoscopic Heller's cardiomyotomy

Achalasia is not life-threatening but the symptoms can be disabling. A Heller’s cardiomyotomy is a dependable way to help you to swallow more easily for a long time.

Thoracoscopy

A thoracoscopy is usually a safe and effective way of finding out if there is a problem in the space between your lungs and ribcage.

Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy

Radical prostatectomy gives the best chance of you being free of localised prostate cancer. The operation involves removing your prostate gland. It usually involves removing some or most of the lymph nodes in your pelvic region, which helps your surgeon to decide on any further treatment.

Silicosis

Silicosis is a lung disease caused by inhaling silica dust. Find out how to reduce your risk and what can be done to manage silicosis.

Dust storms

A dust storm reduces the quality of the air that you breathe, which can cause health problems. Learn how to protect yourself in a dust storm.

Human metapneumovirus (HMPV)

Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a respiratory virus that usually causes a mild illness. Learn more about the symptoms and treatment of HMPV.

Laparoscopic subtotal hysterectomy

Subtotal hysterectomies are operations to remove part of the uterus (womb). Usually a subtotal hysterectomy is carried out to help with heavy or painful periods, and fibroids.

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.

Cholecystectomy and exploration of the bile duct

Gallstones can move into your common bile duct. An operation to remove your gallbladder and any stones in your common bile duct should result in you being free of pain and able to eat a normal diet.

Surgery for large hiatus hernia

A hiatus hernia can cause heartburn or acid in your mouth. Large hernias can cause pain and problems with eating and drinking.

Laparoscopic oophorectomy

A laproscopic ophorectomy is an operation to remove one of or both your ovaries, most commonly because of an ovarian cyst.

Primary anti-reflux surgery (fundoplication)

Acid reflux can cause heartburn or acid in your mouth. The acid can cause the lining of your oesophagus to become inflamed or scarred. Surgery may be recommended if your symptoms continue while you are taking medication.

Surgery for rectal cancer

Removing the cancer by surgery gives you the best chance of being free of rectal cancer.

Surgery for diverticular disease

Diverticular disease of the colon can cause pain and other serious problems. Surgery to remove the affected part of your bowel should prevent your symptoms from coming back.

Colon resection for colon cancer

Removing the cancer by surgery gives you the best chance of being free of colon cancer.

Elective splenectomy

An elective splenectomy is usually recommended for certain problems with your blood and to remove the life-threatening risk of your spleen rupturing.

Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication

Acid reflux can cause heartburn or acid in your mouth. The acid can cause the lining of your oesophagus to become inflamed or scarred. Surgery may be recommended if your symptoms continue while you are taking medication.

Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (TAPP)

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 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 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 sterilisation

A laparoscopic sterilisation is a permanent method of female contraception. It involves blocking both fallopian tubes to prevent you from becoming pregnant.

Laparoscopy and dye test

A laparoscopy and dye test helps to find out the cause of certain gynaecological problems associated with infertility. For some women minor treatments can be performed at the same time.

Abdominal Surgery for Crohn's disease

Crohn’s disease causes inflammation of your bowel. Surgery is usually recommended if medication fails to improve your symptoms.

Reversal of Hartmann's Procedure

Reversal of Hartmann’s procedure will allow you to open your bowels in the normal way. You will no longer need a stoma bag.

Organ transplants

Organ transplants involve removing an organ from a donor and transplanting it into someone in need. Learn more about what's involved.

Laparoscopic hysterectomy

A hysterectomy is an operation to remove your uterus (womb). It is a major operation usually recommended after simpler treatments have failed. Your symptoms should improve.

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Search results for: "Emphysema"

Life stage

Emphysema

Lung conditions

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD)

Laparoscopic Heller's cardiomyotomy

Thoracoscopy

Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy

Silicosis

Dust storms

Human metapneumovirus (HMPV)

Laparoscopic subtotal hysterectomy

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Cholecystectomy and exploration of the bile duct

Surgery for large hiatus hernia

Laparoscopic oophorectomy

Primary anti-reflux surgery (fundoplication)

Surgery for rectal cancer

Surgery for diverticular disease

Colon resection for colon cancer

Elective splenectomy

Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication

Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (TAPP)

Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (TEP)

Laparoscopic incisional hernia repair

Laparoscopic sterilisation

Laparoscopy and dye test

Abdominal Surgery for Crohn's disease

Reversal of Hartmann's Procedure

Organ transplants

Laparoscopic hysterectomy

Life stage

Emphysema

Lung conditions

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD)

Laparoscopic Heller's cardiomyotomy

Thoracoscopy

Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy

Silicosis

Dust storms

Human metapneumovirus (HMPV)

Laparoscopic subtotal hysterectomy

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Cholecystectomy and exploration of the bile duct

Surgery for large hiatus hernia

Laparoscopic oophorectomy

Primary anti-reflux surgery (fundoplication)

Surgery for rectal cancer

Surgery for diverticular disease

Colon resection for colon cancer

Elective splenectomy

Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication

Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (TAPP)

Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (TEP)

Laparoscopic incisional hernia repair

Laparoscopic sterilisation

Laparoscopy and dye test

Abdominal Surgery for Crohn's disease

Reversal of Hartmann's Procedure

Organ transplants

Laparoscopic hysterectomy

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