Tissues injured by surgery often form bands of tissue as your immune system triggers the healing process. These bands are called adhesions.
If your appendicitis is confirmed your surgeon will recommend removing your appendix (appendicectomy).
A bilateral hernia is a very common form of hernia that presents itself in the groin area.
Cholecystectomy is a laparoscopic procedure used to treat gallstones by removing the gallbladder.
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 disorders are problems concerning both your stomach and your oesophagus. Your oesophagus is the tube that connects your mouth to your stomach.
You can get rapid access to hernia repair surgery provided by our leading general surgeons at Nuffield Health Wolverhampton Hospital.
Surgical treatments for hernias occurring on one side of the body are available at Nuffield Health hospitals.
If conservative methods to treat adrenal gland problems do not work for you, your consultant may recommend surgery.
This is a type of keyhole surgery to treat gallstones.
If conservative treatment for acid reflux isn't working, a surgeon may recommend laparoscopic (keyhole) reflux surgery.
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.
A splenectomy is an operation to remove your spleen.
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.
This treatment is to remove umbilical hernias.