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Articles & Guides
Clinical articles and patient guides written by Mr Shahid Farid. Clear information about the procedures, conditions and questions he encounters most often in practice.
What Happens When Someone Raises a Concern About a Doctor?
A plain-English guide to the GMC's process — what the regulator can and can't do, how concerns are triaged, and where to go first if something about your care has gone wrong.
Gallbladder Polyps: What They Are and When They Need Treating
Most gallbladder polyps are harmless. Size and risk factors decide whether you need monitoring, surgery, or nothing at all — explained using the 2022 European guidelines.
How modern techniques are making gallbladder surgery safer
Gallbladder removal keeps getting safer. From the critical view of safety to fluorescence imaging and AI guidance — what has changed and why it matters for patients.
Gallstones: An Overview
Gallstones are one of the most common reasons for abdominal surgery. What they are, what symptoms to look out for, and when surgery is the right answer.
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Explained
The standard operation for gallstone disease. How it works, what to expect, and why most patients go home the same day.
Risks of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Like all surgical procedures, laparoscopic cholecystectomy carries some risks. Each one explained clearly.
After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: What to Expect
What to expect in the hours, days and weeks after gallbladder surgery — from same-day discharge to full recovery.
Long-Term Outcomes After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
For the vast majority of patients, gallbladder removal provides lasting relief. What the evidence shows.
Can Stress Cause Gallstones?
Patients often wonder whether stress contributed to their gallstones. The cortisol connection explained.
Weight-Loss Injections and Gallstones
Mounjaro and Ozempic can trigger gallstone disease. Why it happens and what symptoms to watch for.
When to Seek Advice After Gallbladder Surgery
Knowing what is normal after surgery — and when to seek help — makes recovery significantly less stressful.
Liver Cysts: An Overview
Most liver cysts are benign and require no treatment. This guide explains the types, when treatment is needed, and what surgery involves.
Liver Cancers: CRLM, HCC and Cholangiocarcinoma
A guide to the three main types of liver cancer treated by HPB surgeons and what surgery involves.
Liver Resection (Hepatectomy) Explained for Patients
What happens during liver surgery, how the liver regenerates, and what recovery involves after a hepatectomy.
Can the Liver Really Repair Itself?
The liver can regenerate lost volume — but can it reverse damage? The difference between regeneration and repair.
Abdominal Hernias: Inguinal, Umbilical and Incisional
A guide to the three most common abdominal hernias — symptoms, surgical repair options and what recovery involves.
Driving After Hernia Surgery
When can you drive after hernia repair? The anaesthetic rules, the emergency stop test, and practical steps back.
Top Doctors Award 2025
Mr Shahid Farid recognised with the Top Doctors Award 2025 — a peer-nominated award for the most recommended specialists.
5 Signs Your Digestive Symptoms Need a Specialist
Five digestive symptoms that should not be dismissed — from upper right abdominal pain after eating to jaundice.