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    Inguinal hernia repair

    Inguinal hernia repair is a procedure which pushes the bulge of a hernia back into place and strengthens the weakness in the abdominal wall. Learn about how it's performed and recovering from the surgery.

    1. Introduction
    2. How it's carried out
    3. Recovery

    04/02/2026 | Organisation

  2. Guide

    Ileostomy

    An ileostomy is a common procedure where the small intestine is diverted through an opening in the abdomen.

    1. Introduction
    2. Why it may be needed
    3. How an ileostomy is formed
    4. Recovery
    5. Complications
    6. Living with an ileostomy
    7. Reversing a temporary ileostomy

    04/02/2026 | Organisation

  3. Guide

    Hip replacement

    Hip replacement surgery replaces a damaged hip joint with an artificial one. Learn about hip replacement surgery.

    1. Introduction
    2. When it's necessary
    3. Alternatives
    4. Preparing for the operation
    5. How it's performed
    6. Recovery
    7. Risks
    8. Latest metal-on-metal hip implant advice

    04/02/2026 | Organisation

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    Heart-lung transplant

    Learn more about heart-lung transplants, used to treat severe conditions affecting both the heart and lungs.

    1. Introduction
    2. Why it is necessary
    3. Who can use it
    4. How it is performed
    5. Recovering from a heart lung transplant
    6. Risks following a heart-lung transplant
    7. Transplant success rate
    8. How to get help

    04/02/2026 | Organisation

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    Coronary artery bypass graft

    A coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) is a surgical procedure used to treat coronary heart disease. Learn about how it's performed, risks and recovery.

    1. Introduction
    2. Getting ready
    3. How it's performed
    4. Recovery
    5. Risks
    6. Alternatives

    04/02/2026 | Organisation

  6. Guide

    Coronary angioplasty and stenting

    Coronary angioplasty and stenting is a treatment used to widen and open up narrowed or blocked arteries.

    1. Introduction
    2. Why do I need a coronary angioplasty?
    3. How it's performed
    4. Recovering from a coronary angioplasty
    5. Risks of coronary angioplasty
    6. What other surgery options are there?

    04/02/2026 | Organisation

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    Colostomy

    A colostomy is a surgical procedure to divert one end of the large intestine (colon) through an opening in the abdominal wall (tummy). Learn more about colostomies.

    1. Introduction
    2. How it's performed
    3. Recovery
    4. Possible complications
    5. Living with a colostomy
    6. Colostomy reversal

    04/02/2026 | Organisation

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    Cardiac catheterisation and coronary angiography

    A diagnostic procedure that can give more information about the function of the heart.

    1. Introduction
    2. Why cardiac catheterisation and coronary angiography are used
    3. How cardiac catheterisation and coronary angiography are performed
    4. Risks of cardiac catheterisation and coronary angiography
    5. Recovering from cardiac catheterisation and coronary angiography

    04/02/2026 | Organisation

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    Aortic valve replacement

    Used to treat a diseased or damaged aortic valve, a replacement may involve open-heart surgery

    1. Introduction
    2. Why you might need an aortic valve replacement
    3. Preparing for your aortic valve surgery
    4. How surgery is performed
    5. Recovering from surgery
    6. Risks of aortic valve replacement
    7. Alternatives to aortic valve replacement

    04/02/2026 | Organisation

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    Radiotherapy

    Radiotherapy is a treatment that involves the use of high-energy radiation. It is commonly used to treat cancer.

    1. Introduction
    2. How it's performed
    3. Side effects

    04/02/2026 | Organisation

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