Please use the navigation on the left for a brief guide to some of the common operations and procedures, where possible I have tried to keep to the format of using the term quoted by most Doctors and then an explanation of the reasons for the operation, what it involves and some of the possible risks and complications of which the patient should be aware. All these should be discussed with the surgeon as they will influence the decision as to whether or not to proceed with an operation and it is important that patients have a realistic expectation as to what can and cannot be achieved by surgery.