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  1. Gallbladder - gallstones and surgery

    Medical treatment for gallstones may not be necessary unless the gallstones cause symptoms.

  2. Pancreatitis

    Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, which can be either acute or chronic

  3. Abdominal pain in adults

    The type of pain felt in the abdomen can vary greatly.

  4. Peritonitis

    Peritonitis is a life-threatening emergency that needs prompt medical treatment.

  5. Weight management services

    Always consult with your doctor before choosing any weight management service.

  6. Endoscopy

    An endoscope or fibrescope is a long, usually flexible tube with a lens at one end and a video camera at the other.

  7. Pancreas

    The pancreas helps to digest food, particularly protein.

  8. Stoma after ileostomy or colostomy

    A stoma is an artificially created hole (stoma) in the abdomen so that faeces can still leave the body.

  9. Best care guidance for non-urgent planned surgery

    A handful of non-urgent planned surgical procedures (also known as elective surgery) have been found to have limited benefits, except in very specific circumstances.

  10. Shoulder pain

    Shoulder pain is common in our community. The good news is that with appropriate treatment pain will improve so you can get back to doing the things you enjoy.

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