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Warning signs during pregnancy

Many changes in your body during pregnancy are normal, but some can be signs of complications. Learn what to look out for and get help if you need it.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Orchidopexy for a palpable testicle (child)

Testicles usually move down into the scrotum by 35 weeks of pregnancy. Sometimes a testicle does not come down normally. An orchidopexy is a procedure which moves a testicle down into the scrotum.

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.

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.

Prolonged erection

Prolonged erection, also known as priapism, occurs when blood is trapped in your penis. Read about the causes, treatment and possible complications.

Adeno-tonsillectomy (child)

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

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.

Excision of a ganglion

A ganglion is a lump under your skin that contains fluid, it is not serious. If it is causing trouble, your surgeon can remove it.

Abscess incision and drainage

An abscess is a collection of pus surrounded by a wall of tissue which happens when your body tries to control infection. You can get an abscess anywhere in your body.

Open incisional hernia repair

If you have an operation on your abdomen which is closed with stitches, but where the wound does not heal properly, the contents of your abdomen may push through, causing a lump called a hernia.

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.

Upper GI endoscopy and dilatation

An upper GI endoscopy and dilatation is a safe and effective way of finding out if there is a problem with the upper part of your digestive system.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Open 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.

Laparoscopic oophorectomy

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

Correcting a squint (child)

Strabismus surgery should make your child’s eyes point in the same direction. Sometimes the operation gives better long-term results the earlier it is performed.

Myringoplasty (child)

A perforated eardrum is a common problem. A myringoplasty can prevent infections and sometimes improve your child's hearing.

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.

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Search results for: "complications"

Life stage

Warning signs during pregnancy

Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (TAPP)

Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (TEP)

Laparoscopic incisional hernia repair

Varicose veins surgery

Femoral hernia repair

Endovenous ablation

Open inguinal hernia repair (male)

Paraumbilical and umbilical hernia repair

Umbilical hernia repair (child)

Orchidopexy for a palpable testicle (child)

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Surgery for cholesteatoma

Prolonged erection

Adeno-tonsillectomy (child)

Inguinal hernia repair (child)

Excision of a ganglion

Abscess incision and drainage

Open incisional hernia repair

Reversal of Hartmann's Procedure

Upper GI endoscopy and dilatation

Epigastric hernia repair (adult)

Abdominal Surgery for Crohn's disease

Laparoscopic Heller's cardiomyotomy

Surgery for diverticular disease

Open cholecystectomy

Laparoscopic oophorectomy

Correcting a squint (child)

Myringoplasty (child)

Flexible sigmoidoscopy

Life stage

Warning signs during pregnancy

Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (TAPP)

Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (TEP)

Laparoscopic incisional hernia repair

Varicose veins surgery

Femoral hernia repair

Endovenous ablation

Open inguinal hernia repair (male)

Paraumbilical and umbilical hernia repair

Umbilical hernia repair (child)

Orchidopexy for a palpable testicle (child)

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Surgery for cholesteatoma

Prolonged erection

Adeno-tonsillectomy (child)

Inguinal hernia repair (child)

Excision of a ganglion

Abscess incision and drainage

Open incisional hernia repair

Reversal of Hartmann's Procedure

Upper GI endoscopy and dilatation

Epigastric hernia repair (adult)

Abdominal Surgery for Crohn's disease

Laparoscopic Heller's cardiomyotomy

Surgery for diverticular disease

Open cholecystectomy

Laparoscopic oophorectomy

Correcting a squint (child)

Myringoplasty (child)

Flexible sigmoidoscopy

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