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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Adeno-tonsillectomy (child)

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

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.

Stomach ulcers

Stomach ulcers occur in the lining of your stomach. Be aware of the symptoms and get diagnosed early to treat ulcers and prevent 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.

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.

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.

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.

Prolonged erection

Prolonged erection (priapism) occurs when blood is trapped in the penis, causing pain. Learn the causes, treatment and how to prevent complications.

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.

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.

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 resection

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

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.

Sinusitis

Sinusitis is inflammation of the hollow spaces in the skull behind and between the eyes, forehead and cheeks. Read more about symptoms and treatment.

Anosmia (loss of smell)

Anosmia is the medical term for loss of smell. It is often age-related. Find out more about the causes, diagnosis and complications of anosmia.

Surgery for benign scrotal lumps

A benign scrotal lump is a lump in your scrotum that is not caused by a cancer. Most of them can be left alone but some cause problems and can be treated by surgery.

Total thyroidectomy (for thyrotoxicosis)

The thyroid is a gland in your neck that produces a hormone called thyroxine, which regulates your body's metabolism. The thyroid can become overactive, causing weight loss, sweatiness and eye problems.

Toe and forefoot amputation

Foot disease is a common condition caused by a poor blood supply to your foot. Removing any dead or infected tissue should prevent the spread of infection and improve your mobility.

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Search results for: "complications"

Life stage

Varicose veins surgery

Open inguinal hernia repair (male)

Surgery for cholesteatoma

Warning signs during pregnancy

Inguinal hernia repair (child)

Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (TAPP)

Laparoscopic incisional hernia repair

Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (TEP)

Adeno-tonsillectomy (child)

Endovenous ablation

Femoral hernia repair

Paraumbilical and umbilical hernia repair

Stomach ulcers

Laparoscopic sterilisation

Epigastric hernia repair (adult)

Umbilical hernia repair (child)

Laparoscopic Heller's cardiomyotomy

Prolonged erection

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Abdominal Surgery for Crohn's disease

Urethrotomy

Reversal of Hartmann's Procedure

Hysteroscopic endometrial resection

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

Cholecystectomy and exploration of the bile duct

Sinusitis

Anosmia (loss of smell)

Surgery for benign scrotal lumps

Total thyroidectomy (for thyrotoxicosis)

Toe and forefoot amputation

Life stage

Varicose veins surgery

Open inguinal hernia repair (male)

Surgery for cholesteatoma

Warning signs during pregnancy

Inguinal hernia repair (child)

Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (TAPP)

Laparoscopic incisional hernia repair

Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (TEP)

Adeno-tonsillectomy (child)

Endovenous ablation

Femoral hernia repair

Paraumbilical and umbilical hernia repair

Stomach ulcers

Laparoscopic sterilisation

Epigastric hernia repair (adult)

Umbilical hernia repair (child)

Laparoscopic Heller's cardiomyotomy

Prolonged erection

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Abdominal Surgery for Crohn's disease

Urethrotomy

Reversal of Hartmann's Procedure

Hysteroscopic endometrial resection

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

Cholecystectomy and exploration of the bile duct

Sinusitis

Anosmia (loss of smell)

Surgery for benign scrotal lumps

Total thyroidectomy (for thyrotoxicosis)

Toe and forefoot amputation

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