Surgical operations and conditions

GALLSTONES are common but not everyone gets symptoms. Symptomatic gallstone disease is usually an indication for treatment often by surgery.

HIATUS HERNIA and GORD are commonly associated but most people are best treated by non-surgical means. For some people, surgery is appropriate.

Abdominal wall HERNIAS are very common. Many people with this condition prefer to have surgery to treat it.

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