Gastrosurgery UK - Mr. Abhay Chopada MS FRCS

31/08/2020

What are the best foods for an upset stomach?

A person who has an upset stomach may find it difficult to eat anything at all, but certain drinks and foods can help ease symptoms. Learn more here.

24/08/2020

New gut-brain link: how gut mucus could help treat brain disorders.

Mucus is the first line of defence against bad bacteria in our gut. But could it also be part of our defence against diseases of the brain?

17/08/2020

What is acute cholecystitis? Why this gallbladder issue put RBG in the hospital.

Some gallbladder problems don't need any treatment, but others require swift medical attention. Here's what to watch out for.

10/08/2020

Four of 10 adults worldwide have functional gastrointestinal disorders.

For every 10 adults in the world, four suffer from functional gastrointestinal disorders of varying severity. This is shown by a study of more than 73,000 people in 33 countries. University of Gothenburg scientists are among those now presenting these results.

03/08/2020

Study Determines Association of Gallbladder Polyps and Gallbladder Cancer.

Gallbladder cancer rates were found to be low and similar among both patients with and without gallbladder polyps, according to a recent study.

27/07/2020

How Long Does It Take to Recover from Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Surgery? herniasurgery

A laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair is a routine surgery to repair a weakness or perforation in the muscle or tissue in the abdominal cavity. Most people can return to normal activities in two weeks, but may need to avoid heavy lifting.

20/07/2020

Researchers use old equations coupled with new methods to help decode the massively complex gut microbiome.

For something that has evolved with us over millions of years, and remains part of our physiology over our entire lives, our gut microbiome, oddly, remains somewhat of a mystery. Comprised of trillions of microbes of at least a thousand different species, this community of bacteria, viruses, protozo...

14/03/2020

New findings on satiety signaling from intestine.

A previously unknown mechanism that suppresses satiety signals from the small intestine is the main finding of a new study. This may explain, first, satiety disorders in obesity and diabetes and, second, the prompt health effects of gastric bypass, a form of bariatric surgery.

07/03/2020

Most people who have gallstones don’t know it; surgery best remedy.

In most people, gall bladders quietly go about their task of secreting bile into the small intestine to aid in digestion of fats.Sometimes, though,

29/02/2020

Why we differ in our ability to fight off gut infections.

Τhe ability of the immune system to fight off bacterial, viral and other invading agents in the gut differs between individuals. However, the biological mechanism by which this happens is not well understood, but at least part of this difference may be explained by genetic factors.

22/02/2020

Colorectal cancer risk remains despite modern treatment for ulcerative colitis.

Patients with the inflammatory bowel disease ulcerative colitis have a higher risk of dying from colorectal cancer, despite modern therapy, even though the risk has declined in recent years. This is according to a new study published in the scientific journal The Lancet by a team of Swedish and Dani...

15/02/2020

What we need to know about gallstones.

I stared at the computer monitor looking at my organs – my gall bladder, kidney, spleen, pancreas and uterus. I never thought of myself as a walking set of organs. I had always detached myself from the things I loved to eat – papaitan (cow innards), bopis (cow’s lungs) and those sweet meats my...

28/10/2019

Can We Predict Incisional Hernia?

und Data: IH occurs after 10% to 15% of all abdominal surgeries (AS) and remains among the most challenging, seemingly unavoidable complications. However, there is a paucity of readily available, actionable tools capable of predicting IH occurrence at the point-of-care. Methods: Patients (n = 29,739...

21/10/2019

Should patients continue blood thinners after experiencing gastrointestinal bleeding?

Anticoagulants and antiplatelet drugs, which are blood thinners such as warfarin and aspirin, are commonly taken to reduce the risk of potentially fatal blood clots, but they carry an increased risk of gastrointestinal bleeding.

14/10/2019

Hernia Mesh.

Hernia mesh is used in 90 percent of hernia repairs. But it can cause bowel obstructions, organ perforations and other serious complications.

07/10/2019

Diagnosis and Surgical Treatment of Inguinal Hernias.

Understand what an inguinal hernia is, how it is diagnosed and treated with surgery.

01/10/2019

Inguinal Hernias Diagnosis and Surgical Treatment.

Understand what an inguinal hernia is, how it is diagnosed and treated with surgery.

16/07/2019

Edible antibodies to treat and prevent gastrointestinal disorders.

Therapeutic antibodies are increasingly being used in the clinic for the treatment of various diseases. Yet, oral to gut targeting of antibodies remains a challenge due to their incapability to survive digestion and reach gastrointestinal tissues. Now, scientists have developed a new antibody techno...

09/07/2019

App predicts risk of developing hernia following abdominal surgery.

A new app can predict the likelihood that a patient will develop an incisional hernia following abdominal surgery, using big data to potentially help address a problem effects one out of every eight of these surgical patients. Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Penns...

02/07/2019

While pain under the right breast is rarely a cause for concern, it can sometimes indicate an underlying condition.

Pain under the right breast often results from muscle strain or a minor injury, and it will usually get better on its own. However, pain in this area can also be a symptom of an underlying condition, such as a gastrointestinal issue, infection, or chest inflammation. Learn more here.

25/06/2019

What causes sharp stomach pain that comes and goes?

Many common problems can cause sharp stomach pain that comes and goes, including trapped gas and viruses. Learn about these and other causes in this article.

18/06/2019

CBT can provide better long-term relief for IBS symptoms.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder affecting 10 - 20 per cent of people. Abdominal pain, bloating and altered bowel habit significantly affect patients' quality of life and can force them to take days off work. New research has shown that Cognitive Behavioural Thera...

11/06/2019

HIDA scan. Read more at https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/hida-scan/about/pac-20384701?fbclid=IwAR3SmBwPvC574OKEwoSIBWhWM0nvKBUW8TEJ21C4paFEr4yRyCRGb0yIQ6I

Found out what to expect during a HIDA scan — a nuclear imaging procedure used to diagnose liver, gallbladder and bile duct problems.

04/06/2019

Investigators explore temperature-triggered devices for gastrointestinal therapies.

Gastrointestinal devices such as stents, endoscopic tubes, balloons and drug delivery systems can help clinicians treat patients with a range of conditions. But currently available methods for triggering where and when drugs are released or when a device is triggered to disassemble or change shape a...

29/05/2019

A spoonful of peppermint helps the meal go down.

When treated with peppermint oil, 63 percent of patients with disorders of the esophagus that cause difficulty swallowing and non-cardiac chest pain reported feeling much or slightly better, report researchers. Eighty-three percent of patients with spastic disorders of the esophagus reported feeling...

01/03/2019

Glad to share the news that Mr Abhay Chopada has won Top Doctors Awards 2018.
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11/09/2018

What is a spigelian hernia?

Learn about spigelian hernias, a rare type of hernia that can cause painful symptoms and requires surgery. We also take a look at diagnosis and recovery.

04/09/2018

Biliary colic: Causes and treatment.

Biliary colic can happen when a gallstone blocks a bile duct, causing intense stomach pain. It is also known as a gallstone attack or gallbladder attack.

28/08/2018

Same-admission cholecystectomy halves gallstone pancreatitis rehospitalization.

LAS VEGAS — Patients hospitalized for gallstone-associated acute pancreatitis were less likely to be readmitted within 30 days if they underwent same-admission cholecystectomy, according to a nationwide retrospective analysis presented at ACG 2016.“Gallstone disease represents one of the...

21/08/2018

New approach to gallbladder surgery, smallest reported incision.

A surgical team has completed the first series of operations with a novel surgical system that can remove a diseased gallbladder through a single incision hidden in the belly button.