Treatments
Use the options below to explore potential treatments for your medical needs.
Types of treatment or procedure:
- Arms, Elbows and Shoulders
- Back and neck
- Bladder
- Bowel
- Cosmetic and reconstructive
- Dermatology
- Ear, nose and throat
- Eyes
- Foot and ankle
- Hands and Wrists
- Head and Neck
- Heart
- Hips
- Knees
- Legs and Buttocks
- Lifestyle management
- Men's health
- Oncology
- Other Treatments and Medicine
- Stomach
- Weight loss
- Women's health
Abdominal adhesion surgery
Tissues injured by surgery often form bands of tissue as your immune system triggers the healing process. These bands are called adhesions.
Appendicectomy
If your appendicitis is confirmed your surgeon will recommend removing your appendix (appendicectomy).
Bile duct resection
If your bile duct is damaged or diseased, your consultant may recommend bile duct resection (removal). The type and complexity of your procedure will vary depending on what area of the bile duct is involved.
Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder removal)
Cholecystectomy is a laparoscopic procedure used to treat gallstones by removing the gallbladder.
Endoscopic kidney stone treatment
Kidney stones may remain in your kidneys causing no symptoms. However if a stone begins to move out of your kidneys it can be painful or block the passage of urine and you may need treatment.
Gastroesophageal
Gastroesophageal disorders are problems concerning both your stomach and your oesophagus. Your oesophagus is the tube that connects your mouth to your stomach.
Laparoscopic adrenalectomy
If conservative methods to treat adrenal gland problems do not work for you, your consultant may recommend surgery.
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal)
This is a type of keyhole surgery to treat gallstones.
Hernia repair surgery at The Vale Hospital
Are you suffering from a painful hernia? At Nuffield Health, The Vale hospital our experienced general surgeons specialise in all types of hernia removal surgery and can quickly diagnose your type of hernia before recommending the most effective treatment plan.
Laparoscopic reflux surgery (fundoplication)
If conservative treatment for acid reflux isn't working, a surgeon may recommend laparoscopic (keyhole) reflux surgery.
Reflux surgery (fundoplication)
Reflux is a condition in which stomach acids surge upwards from the stomach into the oesophagus.
Splenectomy
A splenectomy is an operation to remove your spleen.