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  By Rebecca McBride, Specialist DietitianThe liver is a vital organ: if it were to stop functioning for one single day, we would be unable to survive.Learn some fascinating facts about the liver:the liver filters all your blood and breaks down poisonous substances, such as alcohol and drugs. It also filters the blood by...

Cromwell Hospital has become the first private hospital in the UK to sign a five-year contract with SageTech Medical, enabling it to capture and recycle waste anaesthetic gases, preventing them from polluting the atmosphere. The new five-year contract means that SageTech Medical will be providing 10 of their innovative SID-Dock devices into theatres at...

For many patients, going under anaesthesia can be as worrying as the surgery itself. Often this is caused by a fear of waking during their operation. Dr David Coates, Anaesthetist at Cromwell Hospital, talks about the machine he uses to prevent this happening. Previous Next Low risk of complications under general anaesthesia General anaesthesia...

Published at 9:30 on Friday 10 May 2024Details of leases available at the hospitalLocation 1Location 2Sq ftDesignated hoursLicence feeLicence fee commencement date18 Pennant MewsGround Floor172Monday, 8am - 3pmTuesday, 4pm - 8pmThursday, 4pm - 8pmFriday, 2pm - 4.30pm£4,460.74 per annum3 June 2024 for 2 years Previous Next Acceptance criteriaAcceptance of Term of lease and Rent...

We interviewed Sana Chaudhry, Clinical Nurse Specialist, to find out more about head and neck cancer services at Cromwell Hospital. Previous Next How does the mental health of their patients impact the treatment?  Mental health is the backbone for anyone enduring a cancer diagnosis. It is important that patients are supported holistically to get...

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What is blood pressure? To carry nutrition and oxygen to the organs the heart pumps blood throughout the body. Blood pressure is the amount of force that the heart uses to pump blood through the arteries. Therefore, blood pressure is important to keep the blood moving around the body, and the pressure is likely...

Your body's immune system reacting to a substance by producing antibodies. What are allergies? About one in six people have allergies and the trend is rising. At Cromwell Hospital, we are dedicated to diagnosing allergies quickly and helping you find the right treatment. When you have an allergy, it means that your body's immune...

Our haematologists specialise in diagnosing and treating cancers and conditions of the blood and blood-forming organs. What is haematology? is the medical specialty that deals with diseases affecting the blood, bone marrow, lymphatic system and immune system.If you have a problem with your platelets, blood vessels, bone marrow, lymph nodes, or spleen, you will...

Hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) surgeryHepato-pancreato-biliary surgery or is surgery of the liver, pancreas and biliary system. About HPB surgery Our HPB surgery department provides multidisciplinary care in the diagnosis and management of benign and malignant diseases affecting the liver, pancreas, and biliary tract.HPB surgery is normally carried out using ‘keyhole’ techniques (laparoscopic surgery); this is a...

Gastroenterology is the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of your digestive system. About gastroenterology Our gastroenterology team specialises in treating gastrointestinal (stomach and intestines) and hepatological (liver, gallbladder and pancreas) disorders.We carry out all diagnostic tests onsite, with a quick turnaround of results.Digestive system conditions are often complex, and our gastroenterologist consultants work as...

Neurophysiology measures how the brain and nervous system are working through various studies or assessments. About our neurophysiology service Our consultant neurophysiologists can examine how well your brain and nervous system are working.At Cromwell Hospital, we offer the very latest tests, from nerve conduction studies to electroencephalogram (EEG), as well as fast and accurate...

A gastroscopy is a procedure to examine your oesophagus (food pipe), stomach and the first part of your small intestine to investigate any symptoms or problems. It is sometimes done alongside a colonoscopy, a procedure to examine your large intestine (colon) and rectum. The procedures are carried out with types of endoscope, a thin,...

Children's gastroenterologyChildren's gastroenterology is the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the digestive system. Overview Our paediatric gastroenterologists and private paediatricians in London specialise in treating children with gastrointestinal illness.Offering comprehensive care for all areas of the digestive system – the oesophagus, stomach, pancreas, small intestine and colon – our specialists work in multidisciplinary...

Capsule endoscopy is a highly advanced, painless procedure used to investigate the health of your digestive system. You swallow a small capsule containing a tiny wireless camera, which then moves through your digestive tract, sending images to a small computer worn on your waist. These images provide your consultant with a detailed picture of...

A subtotal abdominal hysterectomy is an operation to remove your womb, leaving your cervix in place. What is a subtotal abdominal hysterectomy? A subtotal abdominal hysterectomy is an operation to remove your womb, leaving your cervix in place. The operation involves an incision in your tummy (or lower abdomen). Your  may recommend a hysterectomy as...

Cromwell Hospital's neuropathology service offers swift diagnosis of nervous system and muscle conditions by examining biopsies from the brain and spinal cord (which are taken by a neurosurgeon). Our neuropathologists are members of the neuroscience , and their expertise across a range of neurological specialties enables fast diagnosis and optimal management of conditions, including:brain...

MonaLisa Touch® is a non-hormonal, chemical-free treatment to address vaginal atrophy (atrophic vaginitis). Millions of women experience changes to their gynecologic health, due to a health condition or age.Vaginal atrophy is the thinning, drying, and inflammation of the vaginal walls that can occur with a drop of oestrogen. A reduction in oestrogen can be...

Upper Gastrointestinal surgery, or Upper GI surgery, is a type of surgery which treats conditions affecting the upper half of the digestive system. This includes the stomach, the small bowel and the oesophagus.You may need Upper GI surgery if you have gallstones, pancreatitis, acid or gastro-oesophageal reflux, or stomach ulcers.Why choose Cromwell Hospital for...