Patient Information & Articles | Mr Francesco Di Maggio

Gallstones: What you need to know - Online interview

22.01.25

In this online interview, Mr Francesco Di Maggio, distinguished consultant general and upper gastrointestinal surgeon, provides an expert guide to gallstones.

Eating Smart: Tips for Gallstone Prevention and Relief

03.04.25

Gallstones: Causes, Symptoms, and Diet Management

Gallstones: causes, symptoms and treatment

Gallstones explained: Causes, Symptoms, and the Best Treatment Options

07.04.25

Gallstones: Symptoms, Complications, and Treatment

Paraesophageal hernia — the hiatus hernia most patients have never heard of

25.05.26

The less common (and often more serious) type of hiatus hernia. What it is, how it differs from the sliding hernia, when it needs to be repaired, and what to expect from surgery.

Heartburn treatment for Italian patients in London

Heartburn? Here's why you shouldn't have to live with it any longer

26.11.25

Heartburn is one of the most common complaints among patients in London. When it becomes frequent, it's no longer just a minor issue: it's a signal from your body that deserves attention.

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Chronic heartburn: When over-the-counter remedies aren’t enough

17.09.24

Heartburn is a common issue for many people, often relieved by over-the-counter remedies like antacids. Here, Mr Francesco Di Maggio, renowned consultant general and upper GI surgeon, provides an expert insight into chronic heartburn, why over-the-counter remedies may not work, and the other treatments available when they don’t.

Acid Reflux Surgery Explained: The Nissen Fundoplication Procedure

30.03.25

A safe and effective surgery to reduce symptoms of reflux, reliance on medications, and improve quality of life.

Eating Smart After Nissen Fundoplication: Your Guide to a Smooth Recovery

01.04.25

What can I eat after my Nissen (or Toupet) Fundoplication?

Magnetic Innovation: How LINX is Changing GERD Surgery

09.04.25

LINX: Redefining the surgical treatment of reflux disease

Healing Beyond Symptoms: Psychotherapy's Role in Managing GORD

01.09.25

Several recent studies have correlated stress and GORD. Chronic and acute stress can exacerbate acid reflux symptoms with a directly proportionate association.

Umbilical hernia in adults — what it is, when it matters, and how it's repaired

25.05.26

A soft lump at the navel that appears or grows due to a weak spot in the muscle wall. Whether to repair it, what the operation involves, and what to expect afterwards.

Your guide to understanding inguinal hernias

03.07.25

A groin hernia (inguinal, femoral or obturator) is a weakness in the muscle wall in your groin. This can manifest via the bulging of your bowel and/or other structures through the weakness, or sometime as dull aching sensations.

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Your Recovery Journey After Inguinal Hernia Surgery: Safe Workouts and Activity guided by the professionals at Collins Fitness

10.08.25

Adrian Collins is the founder of Collins Fitness, a coaching and rehabilitation-focused fitness service that helps individuals return to strength and movement with confidence.