Gastric Sleeve
Obesity Surgery & Bariatric Surgery Gastric Sleeve Gastric sleeve surgery is the most common surgical operation worldwide for those who have obesity and cannot lose weight. Generally, diet and exercise programs are recommended to patients before the surgery and support is sometimes provided with medication. However, if the patient cannot lose weight, surgery planning is […]
Gastric by-pass
Obesity Surgery & Bariatric Surgery Gastric Bypass Gastric bypass, also called Roux-en-Y (roo-en-wy) gastric bypass, is a type of weight-loss surgery that involves creating a small pouch from the stomach and connecting the newly created pouch directly to the small intestine. The food you eat will no longer go into some parts of your stomach […]
Gastric Balloon
Obesity Surgery & Bariatric Surgery Gastric Balloon Gastric balloon is a temporary weight loss method applied endoscopically for the people who can not lose weight with diet and exercise or do not want to be operated and also for the patients with a high surgical risk. The gastric balloon placement is a minimally invasive, non-surgical […]
Medical Oncology
Oncology Medical Oncology Medical oncology is a type of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer. A branch of medicine that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. It includes medical oncology (the use of chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and other drugs to treat cancer), radiation oncology (the use of radiation […]
Surgical Oncology
Oncology Surgical Oncology Surgical oncology is the branch of surgery applied to oncology; it focuses on the surgical management of tumors, especially cancerous tumors. Its main goal is to find harmful tumors in your body and remove them. Surgical oncology can help people during the early stages of cancer or when the condition is more […]
Gastrointestinal System Problems
General Surgery Gastrointestinal System Problems Gastrointestinal diseases affect the gastrointestinal (GI) tract from the mouth to the anus. There are two types: functional and structural. Some examples include nausea/vomiting, food poisoning, lactose intolerance and diarrhea. Learn more Symptoms of digestive disorders obviously vary from condition to condition and from person to person. However, some symptoms […]
Hernia
General Surgery Hernia A hernia occurs when an organ or fatty tissue squeezes through a weak spot in a surrounding muscle or connective tissue called fascia. The most common types of hernia are inguinal (inner groin), incisional (resulting from an incision), femoral (outer groin), umbilical (belly button), and hiatal (upper stomach). Learn more “Hernia” The […]
Skin and Soft Tissues Surgery
General Surgery Skin and Soft Tissues Surgery Soft-tissue surgeries are primarily aimed at improving joint stability by repairing the functional length of muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Common soft-tissue surgeries of the lower extremity include tendon transfers, muscle repairs, fasciotomies, cartilage resections or repairs, and ligament reconstructions . Learn more “Skin and Soft Tissues Surgery” Many […]
Appendicitis
General Surgery Appendicitis Appendicitis happens when your appendix becomes inflamed, likely due to a blockage. It can be acute or chronic. Appendicitis pain often starts off as mild cramping in your upper abdomen or bellybutton area that then moves to the lower right quadrant of your abdomen. Learn more “Appendicitis” Appendicitis diagnosed by blood tests,urine […]
Digestive System
General Surgery Digestive System Digestive disorders encompass a variety of diseases ranging from mild to severe. Common digestive disorders include gastroesophageal reflux disease, cancer, irritable bowel syndrome, lactose intolerance and hiatal hernia. Learn more Other digestive diseases include: Gallstones, cholecystitis, and cholangitis Rectal problems, such as anal fissure, hemorrhoids, proctitis, and rectal prolapse Esophagus problems, […]
