Plain-language articles reviewed by Dr. Partha Pratim Sen, to help you understand conditions, procedures and recovery before you decide on treatment.
Pain, bloating, bleeding and changes in bowel habit, and when to get checked.
Breast HealthMost breast lumps are not cancer. Here is how they are assessed.
Colorectal HealthSymptoms, causes and the treatment options for each condition.
Post-Surgery RecoveryWound care, pain relief, activity and warning signs in the first weeks.
Pre-Surgery GuidanceTests, medicines, fasting and questions to ask before your operation.
GallbladderWhy gallstones form, when they need treatment and what surgery involves.
HerniaCommon symptoms, warning signs and the options for repair.
Laparoscopic SurgeryIncisions, recovery and how surgeons choose between approaches.
Robotic SurgeryHow robot-assisted surgery works, which procedures it may be used for, and how your surgeon decides whether it is right for you.
Articles give general information. A consultation looks at your symptoms and reports.