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If your doctor has advised you to loose weight, read this article from a bariatric surgeon on how to do it safely while maintaining good health.

Losing weight safely: advice from a bariatric surgeon

Improve your digestive health with these 8 tips. Understand the 4 pillars of good gut health and start building a healthy gut today! 

How To Improve Digestive Health: 8 Powerful Tips

We are delighted to invite you to our annual Christmas Carol Convert for an evening of carols, readings and music.

🎫 ⭐ EVENT The King Edward VII's Hospital Christmas Carol Service

His Majesty is continuing a tradition of Royal patronage which dates from the founding of the hospital in 1899, when King Edward VII became its first patron. The Late Queen succeeded her father King George VI as Patron in 1952.

His Majesty The King to be Patron of King Edward VII's Hospital

If you’re thinking about having your orthopaedic surgery with us, you can be rest assured that you will receive the best of care; before, during and after your procedure.

Our Joint School programme aims to give patients the best chance of a smooth and minimal recovery time, getting you back on your feet and doing the things you love as soon as possible.

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King Edward VII's Hospital - Orthopaedic Joint School

Read more about the essential tests that everyone over the age of 50 should have, why they are important and how test tests can help you in maintaining optimal health. 

Essential Health Checks For The Over-50s

The King Edward VII’s Hospital Breast Unit has a highly specialised breast health team who work collaboratively and have been hand-picked to diagnose and treat patients with breast conditions. Access common screening and diagnostic tests including clinical breast exams, mammograms and breast ultrasounds, and the very latest techniques in breast surgery from the UK’s leading breast surgeons.

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Breast Service at King Edward VII's Hospital

Find out about hip bursitis, including what it is, what causes it, how to prevent it and how to manage bursitis-related hip pain.


What is hip bursitis and how to prevent it | King Edward VII’s Hospital

Many men are slow to seek medical attention for health issues, especially those relating to our penis, perineum, anus and the internal area of our pelvis – your pelvic floor. Many men are unaware that they even have one, what it is, what it does, how to care for yours and, importantly, what to do if you have issues.

Here at King Edward VII’s Hospital, we want to help men of all ages understand their pelvic floor better: signs of pelvic floor issues, conditions, what can be done about issues and how to maintain a healthy pelvic floor. To do this, we spoke to pelvic floor expert Karin Goldschmidt.

Don’t forget that KEVII offers a comprehensive pelvic floor clinic for men and women. Find out more about our Pelvic Floor Clinic on our website.

Male Pelvic Floor Health

Find out more about the five gynaecological cancers and their symptoms: ovarian, cervical, womb, vaginal and vulval cancer. 


Different gynaecological cancers and their symptoms

The team at King Edward VII's Hospital explain the different ways you can access private healthcare and why you might need a GP referral.

Do I need a GP referral to access private healthcare?

Find out more about womb cancer, also referred to as uterine or endometrial cancer with answers to common questions.


Common questions about womb cancer

Find out how you can start your journey towards private healthcare at King Edward VII's Hospital. Hear from some of the team you might speak to when you make an enquiry or request a call back.

How do I make an enquiry / booking at KEVII?

Find out more about lymphodema, management techniques and how physiotherapy can help.

Everything you need to know about Lymphodema after Breast Cancer Surgery

Discover how to prevent UTIs for a healthier you. Embrace lifestyle changes and implement good hygiene practices. 

How to Prevent UTI:  Causes, symptoms, treatment

Veteran's care has always been a priority at King Edward VII's Hospital. Find out about the Hospital's heritage and how veterans can access discounted or free healthcare, and get help for their acute and chronic pain.

King Edward VII's Hospital - The Veterans' Hospital

Consultant ophthalmic surgeon, Mr Mukhtar Bizrah, explains what a cataract is and how through surgery your eyes damaged lens is removed and replaced with an artificial one, allowing you to see more clearly.

What is Cataract Surgery?

A complete guide to inguinal hernias | Symptoms, causes, diagnosis, management and treatment | Understand inguinal hernia repair surgery

Understanding Inguinal Hernias: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Consultant urological surgeon Professor Caroline Moore explains what high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) treatment is, what it’s used for and why it might be a good option for treating your prostate cancer. 

This option allows you to experience less side effects than with surgery or radiotherapy.

What is HIFU?

A complete guide to arthritis prevention | Change your lifestyle to help reduce the risk of arthritis | Advice on activity, diet, injuries, exercise, hydration and more

Arthritis Prevention: How to reduce your risk of arthritis

Start reducing your piles today! Explore these 36 ways to manage haemorrhoids and reduce the discomfort of piles.

36 Ways To Reduce Piles (Haemorrhoids)

Consultant urological surgeon, Mr Marios Hadjipavlou, explains that flexible cystoscopy is a procedure whereby a very fine tube is inserted through your urethra in order to inspect your bladder.

What is Flexible Cystoscopy?

Consultant urological surgeon, Mr Marios Hadjipavlou, explains that TURP stands for transurethral resection of the prostrate and what this means.

What is Transurethral Resection of Prostate (TURP) Surgery?

Are you suffering from pelvic pain? Understand male pelvic floor symptoms, conditions and treatments. Don’t suffer in silence, we’re here to help.

Pelvic Floor Health For Men: Myths, Taboos And You

Professor Sanjay Purkayastha, consultant upper GI surgeon, describes how a gastric sleeve works to support weight loss in the medium to long term. He explains how a gastric sleeve procedure changes the shape of your stomach and affects your appetite.

What is a Gastric Sleeve?

If you're recovering from breast cancer treatment our expert guide on life after breast cancer explains the next steps you can take in your healing journey. 

Life after Breast Cancer | King Edward VII's Hospital 

Consultant orthopaedic surgeon, Mr Luke Jones describes what happens with a total knee replacement operation.

What is Total Knee Replacement Surgery?

Mr James Kinross, consultant colorectal surgeon, explains that a colonoscopy is when a colonoscope (a flexible camera) is passed from the bottom to the large bowel (colon). This allows the specialist to see if there are any changes in the colon, such as polyps (small growths) or cancer. The specialist can also take biopsies of these, if they've found them. Some conditions, such as polyps, can be treated during a colonocopy. Mr Kinross highlights why this procedure is so valuable as a diagnostic technique.

What is a Colonoscopy?

Anal fissure information | Causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention options as well as diagnosis information | Understand, treat and manage

Understanding Anal Fissures: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment Options

Consultant gynaecologist, Mr Alan Farthing, describes a hysterectomy procedure and your different options. He explains that in a hysterectomy, which is a surgical procedure, your uterus is removed. Your cervix, fallopian tubes and ovaries may or may not also be removed, depending on your condition and your wishes.

What is a Hysterectomy?

Advice on how to reduce the chance of hip dislocation | Exercises, stretches, treatment, equipment | Causes and hip anatomy | Find out more from Hip Pain Experts 


How to reduce the chance of  hip dislocation: a comprehensive guide

Consultant orthopaedic surgeon Professor David Barrett explains partial knee resurfacing and its advantages over knee replacement.

What is Partial Knee Resurfacing?

Consultant colorectal surgeon, Mr James Kinross, explains the different treament options for haemorrhoids, also known as piles. These include managing your gut health with a multidisiplinary team, minimally-invasive treatment or surgery, which are all available at King Edward VII's Hospital.

What are the treatment options for haemorrhoids?

In this article, Mr Kuhan Rajah, Consultant Gynaecologist at King Edward VII’s Hospital, explains how endometriosis is diagnosed, what tests are done for an endometriosis diagnosis and what to expect. 

How is endometriosis diagnosed? | King Edward VII's Hospital 

Consultant orthopaedic surgeon, Mr Robert Marston, gives a brief description of exactly what hip replacement surgery entails, and the materials used in this procedure.

What is Hip Replacement Surgery?

Mr Luke Jones, consultant orthopaedic knee surgeon describes what might make you suitable for a partial knee replacement. He explains that compared to a total knee replacement operation, a partial knee replacement is smaller, quicker and has a faster recovery time.

What is Partial Knee Replacement Surgery?

Mr Peter Reilly, consultant orthopaedic surgeon, talks about factors affecting the type of shoulder replacement surgery that might be right for you. 

What is Shoulder Replacement Surgery?

Consultant urologist, Professor Mark Emberton, discusses the Nanoknife procedure and its advantages compared with conventional surgery. People might undergo a Nanoknife procedure to treat conditions like prostate cancer.

What is NanoKnife?

Mr Emeka Oragui, consultant orthopaedic surgeon explains that arthroscopy is a type of keyhole surgery to the hip. This involves inserting a tiny camera into the hip to find and treat whatever is causing you a problem.

What is Hip Arthroscopy?

Consultant gynaecologist, Mr Alan Farthing, explains that a hysteroscopy is a procedure that is most often carried out for diagnostic purposes. It allows a surgeon to check the inside of your uterus for things like fibroids, polyps or signs of cancer. It can also be used therapeutically, to remove them.

What is a hysteroscopy?

Q&A with our expert panelCloseFind out more about our gynaecological services: https://www.kingedwardvii.co.uk/services/gynaecology

Gynaecological Cancer Explained Webinar - King Edward VII's Hospital

'Arthritis Explained' was concise talk by King Edward VII's Hospital specialists discussing symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options for arthritis. The pane...

Arthritis Explained Webinar - King Edward VII's Hospital

'Incontinence Explained' was a concise webinar led by King Edward VII’s Hospital urologists and nurses, answering a range of questions questions on incontine...

Incontinence Explained Webinar - King Edward VII's Hospital

KE7 Explains: Life After Breast Cancer was a concise webinar led by King Edward VII’s Hospital specialists who offered guidance on post-breast cancer treatme...

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