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Faecal incontinence (FI)
Abstract Introduction Faecal incontinence (FI) is a distressing and often stigmatizing condition characterised as the recurrent involuntary passage of liquid or solid faeces. The reported prevalence of FI exhibits considerable variation, ranging from 7 to 15% in the general population,...
Read MoreExpert Surgeon Explains Condyloma (Anal Warts)
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Read MoreWelcome to The Royal London Hospital
Encouraged by new opportunities to focus mainly on his passion for pelvic floor conditions andcomplex benign diseases, Mr Leo has now moved to Barts NHS Trust. He has gained a lot ofexperience while working as a Consultant at St Mark’s...
Read MoreBowel Incontinence | Signs, Causes & Treatment | OneWelbeck
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Read MoreFellow of European Board of Surgery in Coloproctology (FEBS)
Mr Leo was recently awarded in Munich by the European Society of Colorectal Surgery (ESCP) with one of the highest qualifications in surgery, confirming skills and knowledge in Coloproctology.
Read MoreEdge Medical laser
Mr Leo now uses the newest Edge Medical laser for non invasive treatments for anal fistula, pilonidal sinus and haemorrhoids. This new gadget with great cost effectiveness is convenient giving great results and better outcome for our patients. Available both...
Read MoreEPSiT: Endoscopic non invasive treatment for pilonidal sinus
This video shows results of our study on EPSiT. A simple negative pressure dressing is added at the end of the procedure minimising the recurrence.
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surgeon‑reported benefts of robotic‑assisted surgery to perform
abdominal rectopexy
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Read MoreMagazine interview: Piles during Pregnancy
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Read MoreWelcome to The London Clinic
Started a new adventure at The London Clinic. I couldn’t be more proud of my team and all people who have supported me until this day.
Read MoreRefining and improving the assessment and treatment of faecal incontinence
AbstractFaecal incontinence (FI) is a common symptom. There are a variety of invasive treatments available, however, the benign nature of this problem and the varying degrees of severity, mean that conservative management is usually pursued first. The aims of this...
Read MoreWelcome to OneWelbeck
Mr Leo now operates at OneWelbeck, a specialist hospital for minimally-invasive day surgery and outpatient diagnostics in the heart of Central London. OneWelbeck
Read MoreNegative pressure‑assisted endoscopic pilonidal sinus treatment
Abstract Background Endoscopic pilonidal sinus treatment (EPSiT) is a novel minimally invasive option for the treatment of pilonidal sinus disease (PSD). To optimise the postoperative wound management after EPSiT, an ultraportable negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) device was used. The...
Read MoreTHD® Anopress: portable anorectal manometry
This video demonstrates how to use the newer portable manometer THD® Anopress. In this specific case the Anopress was used in an healthy volunteer to better demonstrate normal values.
Read MoreEarly diagnosis and monitoring of OASIS to prevent and delay FI.
This video presentation was given by Mr Alex Leo at the ESCP 2020. The aim was to inform the audience on how early diagnosis and monitoring obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS) may prevent and delay faecal incontinence.
Read MoreEarly Post Partum Gallstone Pancreatitis and fundus first gallbladder dissection
A case report of a young woman having a severe gallstone pancreatitis 2 weeks after an emergency C section. In this video we show brief steps for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy with a fundus first approach and intra operative cholangiogram. Mr...
Read MoreLong‐term outcome of sacral nerve stimulation for faecal incontinence
Abstract Aim Sacral nerve stimulation (SNS) is a minimally invasive treatment for faecal incontinence (FI). We report our experience of patients who have undergone SNS for FI with a minimum of 5 years’ follow‐up. This is a single centre prospective...
Read MoreInitial experience with SphinKeeper™ intersphincteric implants for faecal incontinence in the United Kingdom: a two-centre retrospective clinical audit
Abstract Aim The SphinKeeper™ artificial bowel sphincter implant is relatively new surgical technique for the treatment of refractory faecal incontinence. This study presents the first experience in two UK tertiary centres. Method This is a retrospective audit of prospectively collected...
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