Why Does a Hernia Need Surgery? Risks of Waiting & Treatment
Learn why hernias do not heal on their own, when surgery is advised, when watchful waiting may be safe, emergency...
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A complete guide to silent gallstones, observation, warning symptoms, special-risk cases and when gallbladder surgery may be advised.
A complete guide to pilonidal sinus symptoms, abscess drainage, wound care, pit-picking, laser, EPSiT, open surgery, flap procedures and recurrence prevention.
A complete guide to anal fistula symptoms, causes, diagnosis, MRI, fistulotomy, seton, LIFT, laser treatment, recovery and recurrence.
A complete guide to anal fissure pain and bleeding, constipation treatment, GTN or diltiazem ointment, Botox, sphincterotomy and recovery.
A complete guide to piles symptoms, four grades, diagnosis, fibre, banding, laser and surgical treatment, recovery and warning signs.
A surgeon explains why silent gallstones are usually left alone, why symptomatic ones are treated with surgery rather than watchful waiting, and the specific situations where gallbladder removal is recommended even without symptoms.
Understand the difference between an umbilical hernia and divarication of recti, including symptoms, diagnosis, exercises, emergency signs and surgery.
Learn about early and late complications after hernia repair, including infection, seroma, haematoma, urinary retention, chronic pain, mesh problems and recurrence.
A complete guide to male breast enlargement, including causes, warning signs, hormone tests, medicines, liposuction, gland removal and recovery.
A complete patient guide to gallbladder cancer symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, staging, surgery, chemotherapy, jaundice treatment and prognosis.