General Surgery

At Buckinghamshire Private Healthcare, we offer a Virtual Hernia Clinic designed to connect you to our expert consultants from the comfort of your home. If you’re experiencing hernia symptoms or would like to follow up with your hernia repair surgeon, simply book a virtual consultation today!

The Buckinghamshire Private Healthcare Hernia Clinic offers the latest surgical techniques to repair many types of hernias, including inguinal, umbilical and hiatal hernias. Our surgical consultants are experienced in treating hernias through open and keyhole surgeries, ensuring quick recovery and minimal discomfort.

Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix and typically presents with severe abdominal pain – particularly on the lower right side – with fever and vomiting. Left untreated, the appendix can rupture, which is a medical emergency.

At Buckinghamshire Private Healthcare, we offer rapid-access surgical intervention for appendicitis (appendectomy). This form of surgery removes the inflamed appendix safely to prevent any further serious complications and help the body to recover.

Gallbladder problems, like gallstones, can cause severe pain in the abdomen, especially after eating, and can even cause nausea and vomiting. These symptoms typically occur when gallstones block the gallbladder ducts, which leads to inflammation or infection.

Our experienced general surgeons offer minimally invasive operations, such as laparoscopic (keyhole) cholecystectomies, to remove the gallbladder and relieve your symptoms.

GERD, or Gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a chronic condition in which stomach acid frequently flows back into the oesophagus. This disease causes heartburn, difficulty swallowing and chest pain. Persistent reflux can also lead to more severe conditions like esophagitis or Barrett’s oesophagus.

The BPH General Surgeons offers treatments to treat reflux, such as fundoplication, which effectively lowers the oesophagus to strengthen the valve and prevent acid reflux from occurring.

Bowel resection surgery is often used to treat conditions like colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease or diverticulitis, all of which can cause symptoms such as abdominal pain, bleeding and changes in bowel habits. This surgery removes the diseased portion of the bowel, followed by the reconnection of the healthy segments to alleviate symptoms and improve overall digestive health.

Rectal prolapse happens when the rectum protrudes through the anus, which causes discomfort and incontinence. If left untreated, this condition often worsens over time. At BPH, we offer minimally invasive surgical solutions to reposition the rectum, restore normal function and relieve symptoms.

Discovering a breast lump can be concerning, especially when associated with symptoms such as pain, tenderness and breast shape. Whilst not all lumps are cancerous, it is essential to consult a healthcare professional to evaluate them. Working alongside our rapid-access breast clinic team, our general surgeons provide lumpectomies (breast lump removal) and peace of mind with thorough pathology evaluation.

A mastectomy involves the removal of one or both breasts, usually as a treatment or to prevent breast cancer. Symptoms that might require mastectomy include malignant tumours, genetic risk factors or abnormal mammograms.

At Buckinghamshire Private Healthcare, our general surgical team is experienced in performing complex cancer surgeries, using the latest techniques and technology to ensure the complete removal of cancer and maintain as much healthy tissue as possible.

Varicose veins are enlarged veins that typically appear on the legs and cause symptoms such as swelling and aching. Depending on their severity, various veins can lead to more severe complications, such as ulcers or blood clots, if left untreated. Our Buckinghamshire surgical team offers advanced, minimally invasive options, like endovenous laser therapy and sclerotherapy to eliminate the problematic veins and relieve your symptoms.