Editorial Standards
Medical Review Policy
Every article on Patient-Help.com is written by trained health writers and reviewed by a licensed medical professional before publication. This page explains exactly how we ensure our content is accurate, up to date, and trustworthy.
Chief Medical Reviewer
All general surgery content on Patient-Help.com is reviewed and approved by our Chief Medical Reviewer before publication.
Dr. Adarsh M. Patil
Chief Medical ReviewerMBBS · MS (General Surgery) · FMAS · Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery (Belgium)
Dr. Adarsh M. Patil is a fellowship-trained consultant laparoscopic and robotic surgeon based in Bangalore with over 15 years of surgical experience and more than 10,000 procedures performed. He practises at SPARSH Hospital and Apollo Clinic, Indiranagar, Bangalore. He reviews all general surgery, hernia, gallbladder, bariatric, and laparoscopic procedure content on Patient-Help.com.
Our 4-Step Review Process
Every article goes through the same rigorous process before it appears on patient-help.com.
Research & Drafting
Our health writers research each topic using peer-reviewed sources from PubMed, NCBI, AIIMS guidelines, and WHO publications. Every factual claim is sourced.
Medical Review
A licensed medical professional in the relevant specialty reviews the draft for clinical accuracy, checks for outdated information, and approves the final content.
Editorial Check
Our editorial team verifies that the language is patient-friendly (Grade 8 reading level), free of jargon, and that the content does not constitute medical advice.
Regular Updates
All articles are reviewed at least once a year, or whenever new clinical guidelines are published. The 'Last Reviewed' date on each article reflects the most recent review.
Our Editorial Standards
Patient-Help.com follows the highest standards for medical content on the internet, aligned with Google's E-E-A-T guidelines and the HONcode standard.
Evidence-Based
Every article is grounded in peer-reviewed research. We cite PubMed, NCBI, AIIMS, Mayo Clinic, and WHO as primary sources.
Expert Reviewed
All content is reviewed by a licensed doctor before publication. General surgery content is reviewed by Dr. Adarsh M. Patil, MS, FMAS.
Patient-Friendly
Complex medical information is rewritten to a Grade 8 reading level so patients and families can make informed decisions without a medical degree.
Independent
Patient-Help.com does not accept sponsored articles or paid editorial placements. All content is independent and unbiased.
Kept Up to Date
Articles are reviewed annually or when new guidelines are published. Every article displays a 'Last Reviewed' date.
Transparent
Every article displays the author, reviewer, publication date, and last reviewed date. Our full review process is documented on this page.
Medical Advisory Board
As Patient-Help.com expands across specialties, we are building a multi-specialty advisory board of licensed doctors to review content in their respective fields.
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), FMAS
General Surgery · Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgery
Chief Medical Reviewer · SPARSH Hospital & Apollo Clinic, Bangalore
Reviews: All general surgery, hernia, gallbladder, bariatric, and laparoscopic procedure content
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MD, DNB, FINR, DM (Neuroimaging & Neurointervention), MNAMS
Interventional Neuroradiology · Vascular Interventions
Medical Reviewer — Radiology & Interventional Radiology · SPARSH Multispeciality Hospital, Bangalore
Reviews: Radiology, interventional radiology, neuroradiology, stroke, aneurysm, brain AVM, vascular intervention content
View full profileMBBS, MD (Radiodiagnosis)
Diagnostic Radiology · Neuroimaging · Musculoskeletal Imaging
Medical Reviewer — Diagnostic Radiology · Professor & HOD, J.N. Medical College, Belagavi
Reviews: CT, MRI, ultrasound, bone density, hepatobiliary imaging, chest radiology, and general diagnostic content
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MBBS, MS, F&DMAS, FAIS, FACS, FMAMBS, FICRS, FACRSI
General Surgery · GI Surgery · Paediatric Surgery · Urology · Robotic & Minimal Access Surgery
Medical Reviewer — General Surgery, GI Surgery, Paediatric Surgery & Urology · Manipal Hospital, Bellandur · Sakra Institute of Kidney & Organ Transplant · Manipal & Apollo Clinics, Bangalore
Reviews: All general surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, paediatric surgery, and urology articles on Patient-Help.com
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MBBS, MS (General Surgery), M.Ch. Plastic Surgery (Gold Medalist, CMC Vellore), DNB
Plastic Surgery · Cosmetic Surgery · Hair Transplantation · Reconstructive Surgery
Medical Reviewer — Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery · Contura Clinic, Kalyan Nagar, Bengaluru
Reviews: All plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery, hair transplantation, gynecomastia, rhinoplasty, and aesthetic procedure articles on Patient-Help.com
View full profileMBBS, MS, MCh Neurosurgery (AIIMS — Batch Topper), DrNB, MRCS (Glasgow), FINR, FNE
Neurosurgery · Neuro-Endovascular Surgery · Spine Surgery · Stroke Intervention
Medical Reviewer — Neurosurgery & Neurology · Kailash Deepak Hospital
Reviews: All neurosurgery, neurology, brain tumour, spine surgery, stroke, aneurysm, epilepsy, Parkinson's, and neurological condition articles on Patient-Help.com
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MBBS (2025) — Adichunchangiri Institute of Medical Sciences, Mandya
General Medicine · Surgery · Paediatrics · OBG · Community Medicine
Medical Content Reviewer — General Medicine & Surgery · Bangalore, Karnataka
Reviews: General medicine, surgery, paediatrics, women's health, and community health articles on Patient-Help.com
View full profileMBBS, MS (Urology)
Urology · Uro-Surgery · Kidney Stone Surgery · Laser Prostate Surgery
Medical Reviewer — Urology & Uro-Surgery · Lead Consultant & HOD Urology, United Hospital, Jayanagar, Bangalore
Reviews: All urology, kidney stone, prostate, bladder, urological cancer, and uro-surgery articles on Patient-Help.com
View full profileMBBS, DDVL (CMC Vellore)
Dermatology · Cosmetology · Laser Treatments · Hair & Skin Disorders
Medical Reviewer — Dermatology & Cosmetology · Medical Director, Dr. Juvita Aesthetics, Indiranagar, Bangalore
Reviews: All dermatology, skin, hair, cosmetology, laser, and aesthetic procedure articles on Patient-Help.com
View full profileMBBS, DLO
ENT · Otolaryngology · Rhinology · Laryngology
Medical Reviewer — ENT · Senior ENT Specialist, Apollo Clinic, Indiranagar, Bangalore
Reviews: All ENT, ear, nose, throat, sinus, hearing, and voice disorder articles on Patient-Help.com
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