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Warning signs during pregnancy

Many changes to your body during pregnancy are normal, but some signs may indicate complications. Learn to recognise them and seek help if necessary.

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 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 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.

Varicose veins surgery

Varicose veins are a common problem and can lead to complications if left untreated. Support stockings can help to control symptoms but will not remove the varicose veins.

Adeno-tonsillectomy (child)

If left untreated, tonsillitis can cause complications. Surgery is the only dependable way to stop tonsillitis that keeps on coming back.

Open inguinal hernia repair (male)

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.

Endovenous ablation

Varicose veins are a common problem and can lead to complications if left untreated. Support stockings can help to control symptoms but will not remove the varicose veins.

A femoral hernia is when a lump develops in the hole in the wall of your abdomen where the femoral artery and vein pass from your abdomen into your leg. Surgery will relieve the hernia and complications that may happen if it is not treated.

Paraumbilical and umbilical hernia repair

Paraumbilical and umbilical hernias are lumps caused by the contents of the abdomen pushing the around the belly button (umbilicus). Surgery may be needed to prevent complications from a hernia.

Laparoscopic sterilisation

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

Umbilical hernia repair (child)

An umbilical hernia is caused by a weakness in the layer of muscle of the abdominal wall, just behind the belly button. This can be repaired by surgery.

Epigastric hernia repair (adult)

An epigastric hernia is where fat pushes out through a weakness in the wall of your abdomen. Surgery can be performed to rectify the condition.

Inguinal hernia repair (child)

An inguinal hernia is a common condition. It is caused by the contents of the abdomen pushing down towards the scrotum or labia. If left untreated, an inguinal hernia can cause serious complications.

Surgery for cholesteatoma

A cholesteatoma is a sac of dead skin cells that forms in your middle ear, which can damage your ear and cause complications. Surgery is the only cure.

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.

Urethrotomy

A urethrotomy is an operation to treat a narrowing of your urethra. The narrowing is usually caused by scar tissue forming after inflammation, an infection or injury.

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.

Hysteroscopic endometrial ablation

An endometrial ablation is a common gynaecological operation. It helps relieve the symptoms of heavy periods. You should get less bleeding and pain.

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.

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that occurs in a vein. Complications can be serious. Find out about the symptoms and how to prevent a DVT.

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.

Gynaecomastia surgery

Surgery for gynaecomastia is an operation to remove excess tissue from your chest.

Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)

Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is an operation used to treat serious prostate problems. Learn what it involves here and potential complications.

Bumps, knocks and bruises

Bumps, knocks and bruises are common injuries. Read about related symptoms, when to see a doctor, treatment options and possible complications.

Baker’s cysts

Baker's cysts are caused by fluid that comes from the knee joint. Here's how to treat the symptoms once diagnosed, and what to do in the case of complications.

Arthroscopy of the shoulder

An arthroscopy of your shoulder allows your surgeon to diagnose and treat problems affecting the joint, without the need for a large cut on your skin.

Surgery for pilonidal sinus

Pilonidal sinus is a common problem in young adults and is best treated by surgery. It can cause an abscess or continued discharge.

Bladder-neck incision

Prostate trouble is common. If your medication does not help or symptoms are severe, a bladder-neck incision should relieve your symptoms.

Arthroscopy of the elbow

An arthroscopy of your elbow allows your surgeon to diagnose and treat problems affecting the joint, without the need for a large cut on your skin.

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Search results for: "complications"

Life stage

Warning signs during pregnancy

Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (TEP)

Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (TAPP)

Laparoscopic incisional hernia repair

Varicose veins surgery

Adeno-tonsillectomy (child)

Open inguinal hernia repair (male)

Endovenous ablation

Femoral hernia repair

Paraumbilical and umbilical hernia repair

Laparoscopic sterilisation

Umbilical hernia repair (child)

Epigastric hernia repair (adult)

Inguinal hernia repair (child)

Surgery for cholesteatoma

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Urethrotomy

Reversal of Hartmann's Procedure

Hysteroscopic endometrial ablation

Abdominal Surgery for Crohn's disease

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

Cholecystectomy and exploration of the bile duct

Gynaecomastia surgery

Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)

Bumps, knocks and bruises

Baker’s cysts

Arthroscopy of the shoulder

Surgery for pilonidal sinus

Bladder-neck incision

Arthroscopy of the elbow

Life stage

Warning signs during pregnancy

Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (TEP)

Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (TAPP)

Laparoscopic incisional hernia repair

Varicose veins surgery

Adeno-tonsillectomy (child)

Open inguinal hernia repair (male)

Endovenous ablation

Femoral hernia repair

Paraumbilical and umbilical hernia repair

Laparoscopic sterilisation

Umbilical hernia repair (child)

Epigastric hernia repair (adult)

Inguinal hernia repair (child)

Surgery for cholesteatoma

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Urethrotomy

Reversal of Hartmann's Procedure

Hysteroscopic endometrial ablation

Abdominal Surgery for Crohn's disease

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

Cholecystectomy and exploration of the bile duct

Gynaecomastia surgery

Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)

Bumps, knocks and bruises

Baker’s cysts

Arthroscopy of the shoulder

Surgery for pilonidal sinus

Bladder-neck incision

Arthroscopy of the elbow

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