Introduction: This is information about hernia (rupture). How does it occur? How to repair it? If you still have questions, ask your doctor for more information. What are they? A hernia is a weakness or defect in the abdominal wall. It may be present from birth, or develop over a period. If the defect is [...]
Introduction This information about Flexible Sigmoidoscopy will give you a basic understanding of the procedure - how it is performed, how it can help, and what side effects you might experience. It can’t answer all of your questions, since a lot depends of the individual patient and the doctor. Please ask your doctor about anything [...]
Introduction: This information about colonoscopy will give you a basic understanding of the procedure – how it is performed, how it can help, and what side effects you might experience. It can’t answer all of your questions, since a lot depends of the individual patient and the doctor. Please ask your doctor about anything you [...]
IntroductionThis information about endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS), will give you a basic understanding of the procedure, how it is performed, how it can help you and what side effects you might have. It can’t answer all of your questions, since a lot depends on the individual patient and the doctor. Please ask your doctor about anything [...]
Introduction: More than 40% of all adults experience this uncomfortable, burning sensation at least once a month. For most, it is an occasional occurrence that is easily relieved with an over-the-counter antacid. But for others, heartburn is a daily struggle that has changed the way they live. Their lives, from what they eat to how [...]
Is there a Keyhole repair for Incisional HERNIA ? This is a newer technique and has become available largely because of new development of special meshes which have two sides, one that adheres to the muscle layer and the other, which is exposed to the intestines, is smooth and non-adherent to avoid bowel sticking to [...]
We aim to provide surgery for every one regardless of their colour or race and we hope that this will come true one day. Our surgeon is a caring doctor who will perform a thorough (and sometimes lengthy) evaluation to ensure safety and accuracy of treatment. As a testament to our care & expertise, we [...]
Introduction This is some brief information about the gallbladder, its function and what happens when it becomes diseased. If you still have questions, ask your doctor for more information. What does the gallbladder do? The gallbladder is a small pear-shaped sac, attached to the underside of the liver. The bile duct is a tube [...]
This section contains a description of the process of having Gallbladder surgery and the after affects of the treatment. What is laparoscopic Cholecystectomy? Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is surgery to remove your gallbladder by a minimally invasive method (Keyhole surgery). The laparoscopic removal of the gall bladder (cholecystectomy) is performed under general anaesthetic so that the patient [...]
Introduction This is information about the treatment of Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) and hiatus hernia. General Changes You Can Make Lifestyle changes can make a difference in relieving your symptoms. Raising the head of the bed (about six inches) and avoiding heavy lifting reduces heartburn by allowing gravity to minimize reflux of the stomach’s contents [...]
