Treatments

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).

Bilateral (inguinal) hernia repair

A bilateral hernia is a very common form of hernia that presents itself in the groin area.

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.

Hernia repair surgery in Tunbridge Wells

At Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital, our recently refurbished medical and patient facilities have created one of Kent's leading private hospitals for hernia repair.

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal)

This is a type of keyhole surgery to treat gallstones.

Laparoscopic groin hernia repair

Also known as keyhole surgery, this hernia treatment is carried out through a small incision in the abdomen.

Laparoscopic incisional hernia repair

This treatment removes incisional hernias through keyhole surgery.

Laparoscopic reflux surgery (fundoplication)

If conservative treatment for acid reflux isn't working, a surgeon may recommend laparoscopic (keyhole) reflux surgery.

LINX® Reflux Surgery

LINX® Reflux Surgery is used to treat GORD (Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease) symptoms and dysphagia by reproducing the physiological valve at the bottom of the oesophagus.

Open surgery groin hernia repair

A hernia is tear or weak spot that develops in the layer of muscle in your abdominal wall resulting in the contents of your abdomen pushing through.

Polypectomy

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.

Stoma surgery

This procedure connects part of your intestine to an opening in your abdomen. A 'stoma' is the end of the intestine sewn into the opening, while an 'ostomy' is the actual opening.

Umbilical hernia repair

This treatment is to remove umbilical hernias.

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