What is SABR? SABR stands for stereotactic-ablative radiotherapy. It can also be referred to as SBRT, or stereotactic body radiotherapy. Your oncologist has advised that you would benefit from a course of SABR treatment to a lymph node or bone in your body. Radiotherapy is the use of high energy x-rays to treat cancer. It destroys the cancer cells in …
Read moreHaving stereotactic ablative radiotherapy treatment to adrenal metastases
8th February 2022What is SABR? SABR stands for stereotactic-ablative radiotherapy. It can also be referred to as SBRT, or stereotactic body radiotherapy. Your oncologist has advised that you would benefit from a course of SABR treatment to your adrenal gland. Radiotherapy is the use of high energy x-rays to treat cancer. It destroys the cancer cells in the area that we are …
Read moreEdge to edge mitral valve repair PASCAL procedure
3rd February 2022Valvular heart disease Your heart is a muscle which pumps blood to your lungs and around the rest of your body. There are four valves in your heart. Normally, these valves open to let blood flow through or out of your heart, and then shut to keep it from flowing backwards. If your valve is diseased or damaged this can …
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25th January 2022functional abdominal pain: The Alex
21st January 2022Functional abdominal pain (FAP) is common in children or teenagers. The average prevalence is at least 13% (some studies suggest it affects 30% of school-aged children). The word functional means that there is no physical blockage, infection, inflammation or disease causing the pain. What causes the pain? We know the pain of FAP is real. It can be very upsetting …
Read moreEnhancing your recovery post cardiac surgery
10th January 2022Introduction The aim of the Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS) programme is for you to return to full health as soon as possible after your operation. Research has shown that the earlier you get out of bed and start eating and drinking the quicker your recovery. The programme will begin before your operation, progress through your care whilst in hospital …
Read moreSkin grafts and skin flaps
10th January 2022Why have I been referred for this treatment?You have a skin lesion that requires an operation to remove it. Please read the information leaflet ‘Patient information for day surgery’ which you will receive with your date for your operation. This will give you information about what you need to do before coming into the day surgery department at Brighton General …
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