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  • Gastrectomy - Recovery

    Find out more about recovering from a gastrectomy, which is a serious operation and recovery can take a long time.

  • Gallbladder removal - What happens

    Read about what happens before and during a gallbladder removal operation, (cholecystectomy), including the main differences between a keyhole and open procedure.

  • Epilepsy - Treatment

    Read about the treatments for epilepsy, including the different types of medicines and operations that can help.

  • Ectopic pregnancy - Diagnosis

    Read about the tests you might have to diagnose an ectopic pregnancy, including a transvaginal ultrasound scan, blood tests and a minor operation.

  • Aortic valve replacement - Why it's done

    Read about the main reasons why an aortic valve replacement may be carried out and when the operation is usually recommended.

  • Cornea transplant

    Read about cornea transplants, where surgery is used to remove all or part of a damaged cornea and replace it with healthy cornea tissue from a donor.

  • Colostomy

    Find out about having a colostomy, including when it's needed, how it's carried out and recovery, plus information and advice about living with a colostomy.

  • Caesarean section

    Find out why caesarean sections are carried out, whether you can ask for one, what they involve, and what the risks are.

  • Complications of weight loss surgery

    Find out about the main complications of weight loss surgery, what to do if they happen and how they can be treated.

  • Subdural haematoma - Treatment

    Read about how subdural haematomas are treated, including what types of surgery may be carried out and what the risks of treatment are.