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Weight-Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)

Bariatric surgery, sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass

Reviewing a proposed procedure with your chosen doctor

Heart Bypass Surgery (CABG)

Coronary artery bypass grafting

Questions about a proposed heart bypass operation

Heart Valve Repair and Replacement

Valve repair, valvuloplasty and valve replacement

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Heart Stent Procedure (Coronary Angioplasty / PCI)

Percutaneous coronary intervention

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Pacemaker Implantation

Permanent cardiac pacemaker implantation

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Heart Rhythm Ablation (Cardiac Catheter Ablation)

Catheter ablation for arrhythmia

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Parathyroid Surgery (Parathyroidectomy)

Parathyroidectomy

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Eardrum repair

Tympanoplasty / myringoplasty

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Mastoid ear surgery

Mastoidectomy

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Ear tube insertion

Myringotomy with grommet insertion

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Vocal cord polyp or cyst surgery

Microlaryngeal surgery

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Sinus surgery

Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS)

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Nasal septum surgery

Septoplasty

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Tonsil and adenoid removal

Tonsillectomy / adenoidectomy

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Thyroid removal surgery

Thyroidectomy

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Cochlear Implant Surgery

Cochlear implantation

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Salivary Gland Surgery

Parotidectomy, submandibular gland excision or salivary duct procedures

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Acid Reflux Surgery (Fundoplication)

Anti-reflux fundoplication

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Achalasia Treatment Procedures

Heller myotomy, POEM and pneumatic dilation

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Whipple Surgery (Pancreaticoduodenectomy)

Pancreaticoduodenectomy

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Bile Duct Stone Removal (ERCP)

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography

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Hernia

Hernia repair / hernioplasty

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Pilonidal sinus surgery

Sinus excision with closure or flap repair

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Small intestine surgery

Small bowel resection and anastomosis

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Colon removal surgery

Right / left hemicolectomy

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Anal fistula surgery

Fistulectomy

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Gallbladder removal

Cholecystectomy

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Anal fissure surgery

Fissurectomy / fissure procedures

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Piles surgery

Haemorrhoidectomy / hemorrhoidectomy

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Appendix Removal (Appendicectomy)

Appendicectomy or appendectomy

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Stoma Reversal Surgery

Colostomy reversal or ileostomy closure

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Spleen Removal (Splenectomy)

Splenectomy

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Cervical Cancer Surgery

Cancer-directed cervical surgery or radical hysterectomy

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Ovarian Cancer Surgery

Cytoreductive or debulking surgery

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Liver Tumour Surgery (Liver Resection / Hepatectomy)

Liver resection or hepatectomy

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Kidney Transplant Surgery

Renal transplantation

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Spine implant removal

Spinal hardware removal

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Spinal decompression surgery

Laminectomy

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Spinal disc surgery

Discectomy / microdiscectomy

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Neck spine stabilisation

Cervical spine fixation / fusion

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Spinal fusion surgery

Thoracic / lumbar fixation and bone grafting

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Scoliosis Surgery

Spinal deformity correction and fusion

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Brain Tumour Surgery

Brain tumour resection or biopsy

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Brain Aneurysm Treatment

Microsurgical clipping or endovascular aneurysm treatment

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Epilepsy Surgery

Resective epilepsy surgery, ablation or neuromodulation

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Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)

Deep brain stimulation

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Hydrocephalus Surgery / VP Shunt

Ventriculoperitoneal shunt or endoscopic third ventriculostomy

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Pelvic organ prolapse repair

Vaginal vault prolapse / pelvic floor repair

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Uterus removal surgery

Hysterectomy

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Ovarian cyst removal

Ovarian cystectomy

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Fibroid removal surgery

Myomectomy

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Dilation and curettage

D&C / dilatation and curettage

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Endometriosis Surgery

Laparoscopic excision or ablation of endometriosis

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Uterine Polyp Removal

Hysteroscopic endometrial polypectomy

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Breast Cancer

Breast cancer surgery: lumpectomy or mastectomy

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Stomach Cancer Surgery (Gastrectomy)

Partial or total gastrectomy

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Rectal Cancer Surgery

Rectal resection, low anterior resection or abdominoperineal resection

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Voice Box Cancer Surgery (Laryngectomy)

Partial or total laryngectomy

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Lung Cancer Surgery

Lung resection: segmentectomy, lobectomy or pneumonectomy

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Knee Replacement

Total knee arthroplasty (TKR / TKA)

Questions about a proposed knee replacement

Limb or digit amputation

Amputation surgery

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Hip socket fracture surgery

Acetabular fracture fixation

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Partial hip replacement

Hip hemiarthroplasty

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Shoulder stabilisation surgery

Bankart repair

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Shoulder decompression surgery

Subacromial decompression

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Thigh bone fracture surgery

Femoral shaft fracture fixation

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Hip fracture surgery

Femoral neck fracture treatment

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Hip replacement

Total hip arthroplasty

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Pelvic fracture surgery

Pelvic external fixation

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Joint clean-up surgery

Arthroscopic debridement / synovectomy

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Shin bone fracture surgery

Tibial fracture ORIF

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ACL ligament surgery

Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction / repair

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PCL ligament surgery

Posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction / repair

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Bone grafting for an unhealed fracture

Non-union surgery with bone grafting

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Joint fusion surgery

Arthrodesis

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Carpal tunnel surgery

Carpal tunnel release

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MCL ligament surgery

Medial collateral ligament repair / reconstruction

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Tendon reconstruction

Tendon graft or reconstruction surgery

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Forearm and wrist fracture surgery

Radius / ulna fracture ORIF

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Hand or foot fracture fixation

Small bone fixation with plates or screws

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Ankle fracture surgery

Ankle ORIF

Preparing your questions about ankle fracture surgery

Elbow fracture surgery

Elbow ORIF

Preparing your questions about elbow fracture surgery

Plate and screw removal

Orthopaedic implant removal

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Tendon repair surgery

Single or multiple tendon repair

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Shoulder and upper arm fracture surgery

Humerus fracture ORIF

Preparing your questions about shoulder and upper arm fracture surgery

Heel bone fracture surgery

Calcaneal fracture fixation

Preparing your questions about heel bone fracture surgery

Scaphoid wrist fracture surgery

Scaphoid fracture fixation

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Shoulder Replacement Surgery

Shoulder arthroplasty

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Rotator Cuff Repair

Rotator cuff tendon repair

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Meniscus Surgery

Meniscal repair or partial meniscectomy

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Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery

Cleft lip repair and palatoplasty

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Testicle removal surgery

Orchidectomy / orchiectomy

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Kidney removal surgery

Nephrectomy

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Laser prostate surgery

Holmium / diode laser prostate procedures

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Open prostate surgery

Open prostatectomy

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Prostate enlargement surgery

Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)

Preparing your questions about prostate enlargement surgery

Foreskin removal surgery

Circumcision

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Hydrocele surgery

Hydrocelectomy

Preparing your questions about hydrocele surgery

Shockwave kidney stone treatment

Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL)

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Keyhole kidney stone removal

Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL)

Preparing your questions about keyhole kidney stone removal

Open kidney stone removal

Nephrolithotomy / pyelolithotomy

Preparing your questions about open kidney stone removal

Scope-based urinary stone removal

Ureteroscopy (URS) with possible DJ stenting

Preparing your questions about scope-based urinary stone removal

Bladder Cancer Surgery

TURBT and cystectomy

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Prostate Cancer Surgery (Radical Prostatectomy)

Radical prostatectomy

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Varicocele Surgery

Varicocelectomy or varicocele repair

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Urethral Stricture Surgery (Urethroplasty)

Urethroplasty

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Varicose vein treatment

Endovenous laser / radiofrequency ablation or surgery

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Aortic Aneurysm Repair

Open aortic repair or endovascular stent-graft repair

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Carotid Artery Surgery and Stenting

Carotid endarterectomy or carotid artery stenting

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Dialysis Fistula Surgery (AV Fistula)

Arteriovenous fistula creation or revision

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Hair Treatment

Reviewing your previous hair-treatment advice

Hair Transplantation

Questions about a proposed hair transplant

Retina

Organising an existing retina-care case

Cornea

Organising your cornea consultation history

Cataract Surgery

Cataract extraction with intraocular lens implantation

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Laser Vision Correction (LASIK, SMILE and PRK)

Corneal refractive surgery

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Glaucoma Surgery

Trabeculectomy, drainage implants and glaucoma procedures

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Squint Correction (Strabismus Surgery)

Eye-muscle surgery for strabismus

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Breast Reconstruction Surgery

Implant-based or autologous breast reconstruction

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Breast Reduction Surgery

Reduction mammoplasty

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Male Breast Reduction (Gynaecomastia Surgery)

Gynaecomastia excision or reduction

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