Patient education library

Conditions & treatments, explained clearly

Plain-English guides written by a consultant colorectal surgeon. Each one covers the symptoms, causes, how it’s diagnosed, your treatment options, what to expect, recovery and the questions patients most often ask. Mr Hussain treats over 105 conditions across colorectal surgery, hernia repair and general surgical care.

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Hernia

Hernia Repair Surgery

Laparoscopic and open repair for inguinal, femoral, umbilical, incisional and complex abdominal wall hernias.

8 proceduresRead the guide

Anorectal

Haemorrhoids (Piles)

Banding, HALO/THD, and surgical treatment for haemorrhoids of all grades.

5 proceduresRead the guide

Anorectal

Anal Fissure

Medical and surgical treatment of acute and chronic anal fissures.

4 proceduresRead the guide

Anorectal

Anal Fistula Surgery

Surgical management of perianal abscesses and complex anal fistulas.

5 proceduresRead the guide

Anorectal

Pilonidal Sinus Surgery

Minimally invasive and traditional excision of pilonidal sinus disease.

5 proceduresRead the guide

Endoscopy

Colonoscopy & Bowel Investigation

Diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy for bowel symptoms and cancer screening.

5 proceduresRead the guide

Cancer

Colorectal Cancer Surgery

Laparoscopic and TaTME surgery for colon and rectal cancer.

5 proceduresRead the guide

Bowel

Diverticular Disease

Medical and surgical management of diverticulosis and diverticulitis.

4 proceduresRead the guide

Bowel

Crohn's Disease & IBD

Surgical management of complications of inflammatory bowel disease.

4 proceduresRead the guide

Diagnostics

Abdominal Pain Investigation

Rapid private assessment of unexplained abdominal symptoms.

5 proceduresRead the guide

Surgical Technique

Minimally Invasive (Keyhole) Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery for hernia, gallbladder, and colorectal conditions.

4 proceduresRead the guide

Bowel

IBS & Functional Gut Disorders

Surgical perspective on IBS — ruling out structural causes.

4 proceduresRead the guide

Can’t find your condition?

These guides cover the most common reasons people see Mr Hussain, but he treats a far wider range. Book a private consultation at Nuffield Chester, Spire Macclesfield or Circle Cheshire — usually within a few days.

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