Case Studies

Personal accounts of various surgical procedures from patients who have undergone them. These stories cover preparation, recovery experiences and unexpected outcomes.

I Had Keyhole Surgery for Gallstones: A Case Study

One woman's experience with sudden, severe pain that led to a gallstone diagnosis and minimally invasive surgery.

I Had My Finger Sewn Back On: A Case Study

A teenager's severed finger was successfully reattached after a factory accident, and she's now living her life to the fullest.

I Had My Spine Fused: A Case Study

Jeff's chronic back pain forced a choice between surgery and redundancy, here's what happened after his spine fusion.

I Needed a Triple Heart Bypass: A Case Study

A fit man in his 60s discovers he needs urgent triple heart bypass surgery after routine tests reveal three blocked coronary arteries.

I Needed Breast Reconstruction: A Case Study

Hannah's journey through breast cancer treatment and why she chose reconstruction surgery after her mastectomy.

My Knee Replacement Went Wrong: A Case Study

A man's routine knee replacement surgery takes a dangerous turn, leaving him to uncover what went wrong in his hospital care.