Despite being frequent, hernias can cause serious health issues. They happen when an organ or tissue pokes through a weak place in the muscles or connective tissues that surround it. Anyone can get a hernia, from young children to the elderly, and while some may not need immediate care, others do. Hernias: An Overview Hernias
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Gallstones are solid deposits that form within the liver when the digestive fluid bile becomes chemically imbalanced. In recent years, there has been an increase in their prevalence among people. Gallstones are a significant risk factor for gallbladder cancer, which accounts for approximately 10% of all cancer cases globally. This article gives an overview of
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Gallbladder surgery or cholecystectomy is a surgical procedure that helps remove the pear-shaped organ called the gallbladder, located below the liver on the upper right side of the abdomen. The gallbladder is an important organ of the digestive tract that collects and stores the bile juices(the digestive fluids produced in the liver). A gallbladder can
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Mini gastric bypass is a short, simple, and reversible laparoscopic gastric bypass popular for weight loss. This is a highly effective GI (Gastro Intestinal) surgery with minimal invasion also known as metabolic surgery. It helps you lead a healthy and fit life by addressing morbid obesity and related common complications. It helps effectively manage metabolic
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Fatty liver is a common condition caused by the storage of additional fat in the liver. In most cases, fatty liver can lead to liver damage. The good news is you can prevent and reverse a fatty liver condition with appropriate treatment and lifestyle changes. Fatty liver, also known as hepatic steatosis, occurs when there
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Robotic surgery, which is also referred to as robot-assisted surgery, helps doctors carry out various complex procedures with much more flexibility, precision, and control, which is impossible with conventional techniques. Thus, complicated procedures have been made easier due to robotic surgeries. Robotic surgery is minimally invasive, and a computer-controlled robot is utilized to perform specific
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How is hernia surgery performed? A hernia occurs when a weak area of muscle allows an organ or tissue to protrude through it. The abdomen is the most common site. A herniorrhaphy, also known as a hernioplasty, is a procedure that is a hernia removal surgery. The displaced tissue is reintroduced into the body during
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Bariatric surgery refers to surgical interventions that aid in weight loss by making structural changes to the digestive system and how it works. Read on to find out how it’s done, the 4 types of bariatric surgery, and their specific advantages. This type of surgery is performed in patients who are morbidly obese and must
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Laparoscopic hernia surgery is a minimally invasive surgical technique used to repair and correct herniated tissues. This procedure uses small keyhole size incisions on the abdomen through which tools including a laparoscope, a cannula, or a thin tube with a camera at the end, are used to perform the procedure.Sometimes, a mesh is used to
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Diabetes is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. About 1.5 million deaths are reported annually whose direct cause is Diabetes. Diabetes is not only a condition that can be detrimental to health but can cause various other systemic complications. Ultimately, the ability of the body to stabilize blood sugar levels is affected. The
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