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.

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.

Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR)

If you have been diagnosed with an aneurysm your consultant may recommend an endovascular aneurysm repair or EVAR.

Hernia repair surgery in Brighton

At Nuffield Health Brighton Hospital, our extensive team of hernia specialists can repair many types of hernias.

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal)

This is a type of keyhole surgery to treat gallstones.

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.

Percutaneous nephrolithotomy

Polypectomy

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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