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Treatments and procedures

Informative details about the treatments and procedures we offer, reviewed by our specialists.

19 entries in total

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ALPPS: two-stage hepatectomy A two-stage surgical strategy that promotes the growth of the liver to be preserved prior to completing an extensive liver resection View entry

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Balloon angioplasty of the peripheral arteries An endovascular procedure that widens a narrowed or blocked peripheral artery to improve blood flow to a limb. View entry

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Closure of the left ear canal • A catheter-based procedure that isolates the left atrial appendage to reduce the risk of embolism in certain people with atrial fibrillation View entry Comprehensive management of heart failure A long-term strategy combining medication, self-management, physical activity and personalised monitoring of heart failure. View entry Cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC A cancer treatment strategy that combines the removal of visible disease from the peritoneum with heated chemotherapy administered within the abdomen, where indicated. View entry

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Endoscopic mucosal resection — EMR An endoscopic technique that enables the removal of certain superficial lesions from the digestive tract and the subsequent analysis of the resected tissue. View entry

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Fundoplication Anti-reflux surgery that strengthens the junction between the oesophagus and the stomach to reduce the backflow of gastric contents into the oesophagus. View entry

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Gastrointestinal polypectomy An endoscopic procedure that enables certain polyps in the digestive tract to be removed and the excised tissue to be analysed afterwards. View entry

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HIFU (High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound) for the treatment of varicose veins High-intensity focused ultrasound that seals the insufficient vein from outside the skin, without any punctures or incisions. View entry HIPEC: hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy Intra-abdominal heated chemotherapy infusion, which may be administered, in selected conditions, following surgical removal of the peri- View entry

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Iliac vein stent placement An endovascular procedure that keeps a blocked iliac vein open to facilitate the return of blood from the leg or pelvis. View entry

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Laparoscopic cholecystectomy Minimally invasive surgery to remove the gallbladder when gallstones cause symptoms, inflammation or other complications. View entry Laparoscopic surgery for an inguinal hernia A minimally invasive repair procedure that reinforces the inguinal region from the posterior side using a mesh, employing either the TEP or TAPP techniques. View entry Lymphatic-venous anastomosis (LVA) for lymphoedema Microsurgery that connects small lymphatic vessels to nearby veins to promote new drainage pathways in selected patients with lymphoedema. View entry

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Pacemaker implantation Procedure for implanting a device that monitors the heart rate and stimulates the heart when it beats too slowly or there is an abnormality in the cond View entry PIPAC: pressurised intraperitoneal aerosol chemotherapy A technique that delivers chemotherapy in the form of a pressurised aerosol into the abdomen via laparoscopy in selected cases of peritoneal disease View entry

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Sclerotherapy for the treatment of varicose veins: what it involves, indications and results A minimally invasive treatment that closes varicose veins by injecting a substance into them, without the need for surgery or a hospital stay. View entry

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Thermal ablation of varicose veins: procedure and recovery Closure of the saphenous vein using heat, either by laser or radiofrequency, via a puncture, without the need to remove the vein. View entry Thyroidectomy A surgical procedure in which part or virtually all of the thyroid gland is removed, depending on the diagnosis and the extent of the disease. View entry

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