Rectal cancer begins in the rectum, the lower part of the digestive tract and may cause symptoms such as a change in bowel habits (diarrhea, constipation), blood in stool, abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, fatigue, etc. Sphincter Preservation Surgery for...
A laparoscopic partial nephrectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure to remove renal tumours through small incisions while preserving the healthy part of the kidney. This method may be appropriate for patients who have been diagnosed with renal cell...
Bezoars are collections of nondigestible materials that often accumulate in the stomach. Trichobezoars (collections of hair), a type of Bezoar, are rare and are most commonly encountered in young female psychiatric patients. It is caused by the abnormal intake of hair...
Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy (TLH) is an operation that removes the uterus (womb) and cervix using a small operating telescope called a laparoscope. The laparoscope is inserted through a small incision in the abdominal wall to examine the pelvis/abdomen. The uterus...
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a condition that causes narrowing or blockage of the blood vessels that supply blood from the heart to the legs. Atherosclerosis, or the accumulation of fatty plaque in the arteries, is the primary cause of PAD. PAD can affect any...