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Thyroid Dr. Taha Fayed, a leading thyroid surgeon in Egypt Assessment of thyroid nodules, goitre and tumours, with a clear explanation of surgery and voice protection before any decision. 15 October 2026 5 min read Breast tumours Dr. Taha Fayed, a leading breast tumour surgeon in Egypt Assessment of breast lumps and tumours in clear steps, and the operation that fits the case, including breast-conserving surgery when suitable. 14 October 2026 5 min read General surgery Inguinal hernia: a groin bulge that should not be ignored A bulge that appears on standing or coughing may be an inguinal hernia. When is observation enough, and when should it be repaired? 5 October 2026 5 min read Thyroid The thyroid: when is a surgical opinion needed? A neck lump or nodule is the start of an assessment, not a verdict. Learn the diagnostic steps and when surgery is considered. 28 September 2026 5 min read General surgery Appendicitis: signs that should not wait until morning Pain that starts around the navel then settles in the lower right abdomen, with nausea or fever. When to suspect appendicitis. 20 September 2026 4 min read Before surgery 7 questions to ask your surgeon before any operation Why this operation? What are the alternatives? What will recovery look like? Simple questions that make your decision clearer. 14 September 2026 4 min read Laparoscopy Laparoscopic surgery: what actually happens inside the abdomen Keyhole surgery is more than a smaller cut. Learn the steps, why it does not suit every case, and what recovery is like. 2 September 2026 5 min read General surgery Gallstones: when is laparoscopic removal needed? Not every gallstone needs surgery. Learn which symptoms call for treatment and what happens in a keyhole operation. 30 August 2026 6 min read Thyroid A thyroid nodule: what ultrasound and biopsy actually tell you Finding a thyroid nodule is common, and most are benign. How ultrasound grades it, when a biopsy is taken, and when follow-up is enough. 22 August 2026 5 min read Glands High calcium: are the parathyroid glands to blame? A routine blood test may reveal high calcium. When do we suspect the parathyroids, and how are they diagnosed and treated? 12 August 2026 4 min read