Gallstone disease
An inflamed gallbladder and gallstones can cause acute or chronic abdominal pain. This can be accompanied with a feeling of bloating, dyspepsia, nausea and an intolerance to fatty foods.
Surgical Treatment - Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
This surgery is performed for the treatment of symptomatic gall stones, caused by the presence of gall stones in the gall bladder. Usually a storage for the excess bile production, the bile can sometimes become thick and clump together, creating stones. These stones can in turn cause inflammation or irritation in the biliary system and cause abdominal discomfort. This is often located on the right side of the abdomen and normally intermittent in nature. A simple ultrasound scan, undertaking in radiology at the Princess Grace, can confirm the presence of gall stones.
Although these stones can be treated with medication, they will most likely recur, and the best treatment is to have your gall bladder removed. This is done through a keyhole method, (laparoscopic) leaving only a few small scars behind. Living without your gall bladder is not usually a problem, as the body is able to adapt, although this may take a little time.
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Gallstone diseaseReflux disease/hiatus hernia
Oesophageal Cancer
Gastric Cancer
Consultants who undertake Upper GI surgery include:
Mr Ameet Patel www.londonhpb.co.uk
Mr John Rogers www.jrogers.doctors.org.uk
Mr Marcus Reddy http://www.gastroenterologycentre.co.uk
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