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What Is The Difference Between Laparoscopic And Robotic Surgery?

Previously, having surgery meant needing large incisions to be made in the body, which required a long recovery time. However, as technology advances in the...
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How To Prepare For Gallbladder Removal Surgery

Knowing that you have to have surgery can be daunting, but learning how to prepare for it can help you feel less worried.  This guide...
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When To Worry About Hernia Pain

Hernias might not cause any pain at first, and the only sign you potentially have one is swelling. However, when pain does occur, it can...
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Tips For Your Gallbladder Removal Recovery

Gallbladder removal surgery is a fairly common procedure. Also known as a cholecystectomy, can be carried out as an open surgery or as a laparoscopic...
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What Is Acid Reflux? The Complete Guide

Acid reflux - also known as gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) - is a common conditionthat occurs when acid from the stomach moves up towards the...
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Laparoscopy Recovery And Aftercare

Laparoscopy - also known as laparoscopic surgery - is a type of minimally invasive surgery thathelps to diagnose and treat certain issues of the pelvis...
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What Are The Potential Risks Of Gallbladder Removal Surgery?

Around 1 in 10 adults in the UK suffer from gallstones. This can eventually lead to requiring either an NHS or private gallbladder surgery, in...
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A Guide To The Gallbladder: Everything You Need To Know

If you suffer from persistent symptoms of gallstones or you have a disease affecting your gallbladder, you may decide to opt for a private gallbladder...
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Gall Bladder Removal: Signs You May Need Gallbladder Surgery

Do you need gallbladder surgery? If you have gallstones in your gallbladder or bile duct, large gallbladder polyps, or pancreas inflammation from gallstones, there is...
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What Is GI Surgery? (Gastrointestinal Surgery)

If you have a medical condition which affects your digestive system, there is a chance that you might need surgery. In this blog, we look...