This paper evaluates the efficacy, indications, outcomes and long-term considerations of bariatric surgery.

This paper is a guide to the assessment, evaluation and management of clinical presentations after parotid surgery.

The potential benefits and risks of bariatric surgery with respect to maternal, fetal and neonatal outcomes in future pregnancies need to be carefully considered on an individual basis.

Recognising the signs of a hernia containing compromised contents is essential to prevent serious complications such as intestinal perforation, testicular atrophy and ovarian damage.

Undescended testis is a common condition; management in a timely fashion may reduce the risk of malignancy and infertility.

Once infection spreads beyond the confines of the jaws, there is an increasing risk of airway obstruction and septicaemia.

In the primary care setting, an understanding of stomas and their complications is important in providing appropriate care for these patients.

This article provides a targeted instructive management algorithm for improving understanding of conservative strategies in prostate cancer.

This article discusses approaches to preserve quality of life for patients with end-stage chronic limb-threatening ischaemia.

The purpose of this study was to develop a clinical prediction rule based on identified risk factors for surgical site infection in a large general practice patient cohort.

Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is a percutaneous procedure that is now the recommended treatment for elderly patients with severe aortic stenosis who are suitable for intervention.

The most commonly encountered swellings in the oral cavity are either submucosal in nature, or involve swelling of the underlying jaw (maxilla or mandible).

The most commonly encountered mucosal surface lesions are those of an epithelial break (ulcer) or an alteration in thickness, texture or colour (white, red or pigmented lesion).

A guide to the management of commonly encountered laryngectomy stoma complications within the general practice setting.

This article describes the pathophysiology of pelvic congestion syndrome and outlines the symptomatology, the most efficient diagnostic pathway and the optimal treatment methods.