Articles & resources
for patients
Clear explanations about digestive conditions, treatment options and the surgical journey — written for patients and their families, based on clinical practice and current evidence.
Warning signs and why screening saves lives
Colorectal cancer is among the most common cancers — but also among the most preventable. The signs you should never ignore, and when screening begins.
Read the article →Robotic surgery explained for patients
What a robotic operation means, how it differs from open surgery and the benefits for recovery.
Read the article →Recovery after digestive surgery (ERAS)
How the modern enhanced-recovery protocol works and what you can do for a better recovery.
Read the article →Rectal cancer: can the sphincter be saved?
What sphincter preservation means, when it is possible, and the difference between a temporary and a permanent stoma.
Coming soonHiatal hernia and reflux: when is surgery needed?
When medication is no longer enough and what minimally invasive anti-reflux surgery involves.
Coming soonWhat to bring to your first cancer consultation
A practical checklist of tests, scans and reports that make a first consultation — or a second opinion — truly useful.
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