Procedure where a flexible thin tube (fibreoptic scope) is inserted into the oesophagus (gullet) to look into the stomach and the first part of the duodenum (small intestine). A Biopsy may be taken and sent to the lab for microscopical assessment. It may be used for investigation purposes or to stop a bleed.

Removal of one or more of the 4 parathyroid glands (which are found at the top and bottom of your thyroid over the front of your neck). The operation may be carried out as open surgery, minimally invasive or keyhole surgery.

Drainage of pus from an abscess around the anus (back passage)

Drainage of pus from an abscess between the anus backpassage and the genitalia

Operation after a Hartmann's procedure to remove the stoma / colostomy and rejoin the bowel ends. The colostomy can be reversed in many cases, this will usually be discussed by your surgeon during the follow up after a Hartmann's operation. Patient's are usually advised to wait 3 months after the Hartmann's operation to have fully recovered.

Cyst originating from skin (usually excised under local anaesthetic, if larger may require general anaesthetic)

Procedure where a flexible thin tube (fibreoptic scope) is inserted into the large bowel from the back passage. A biopsy may be taken and sent to the lab for microscopical assessment. It is used for investigation purposes to find ulcers, polyps, tumours, inflamed areas or bleeding.

Removal of the whole or part of the thyroid gland (front of the neck)

Removal of tortuous veins of the leg (one leg or both legs)

Cleaning of a simple open wound and closure (suturing)