Conditions

Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is a condition where the stomach acid leaks into your food pipe (oesophagus) causing a burning sensation in your chest and other associated symptoms.

Hiatal hernia is a condition characterized by a protrusion of the upper part of the stomach through the diaphragm. The diaphragm is a muscular layer present between the abdominal cavity and the chest cavity and aids in breathing. It has an opening called the hiatus through which the oesophagus or food pipe passes to reach the stomach. When the stomach protrudes upwards through the hiatal opening, it is called a hiatal hernia.

The gallbladder is a pear-shaped organ located on the right side of the abdomen, just below the liver. It stores bile fluid which is produced in the liver. Bile fluid contains water, proteins, fats, cholesterol, bile salts, and bile pigments, which aid in the digestion of food. The gall bladder releases bile fluid into the intestine through the common bile duct following the ingestion of food.

An inguinal hernia occurs when internal tissue, often part of the intestine, pushes through a weak area in the abdominal wall near the groin. It can present as a noticeable bulge that may increase in size when standing, coughing, or lifting.

Femoral hernia repair is a surgical procedure performed for the treatment of a medical condition called a femoral hernia.

Umbilical hernia repair is a surgical procedure performed for the treatment of a medical condition called an umbilical hernia.

An incisional hernia repair is a surgical procedure performed for the treatment of a medical condition called an incisional hernia.

Achalasia, also known as oesophageal achalasia, is a condition in which the oesophagus (a tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach) is unable to move the food into the stomach. A lower oesophageal sphincter is a ring of muscle fibres that surrounds the lower-most end of the oesophagus where it joins the stomach. LES acts like a valve between the oesophagus and stomach, preventing food from moving backwards into the oesophagus. In people with achalasia, the LES fails to relax during swallowing, resulting in the food moving backwards into the oesophagus.

Liver tumours are abnormal growths that develop in the liver. They may be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous), and can affect liver structure and function depending on their size, type, and rate of growth.

Adrenal gland disorders refer to conditions that affect the adrenal glands, which sit above each kidney and produce hormones involved in metabolism, blood pressure, stress response, and salt balance.

The spleen and pancreas play important roles in immune regulation, digestion and hormone function. Conditions affecting these organs may include inflammation, cysts, benign or malignant tumours, trauma, pancreatitis, or disorders related to impaired function.

Obesity is a chronic medical condition characterised by an excess accumulation of body fat due to dysregulation of energy balance and metabolism. It is a major contributor to preventable illness and premature death and is strongly associated with serious health conditions including Metabolic Disorders such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, elevated cholesterol and high blood pressure. Obesity also significantly reduces physical function, mental wellbeing, and overall quality of life.