An abdominal hernia is a condition in which an internal organ or the fatty tissue around it bulges out through a weak spot in the abdominal wall. This may result in an external protrusion or lump in the affected area, along with severe pain or discomfort and other associated symptoms. It can occur anywhere in…
The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped organ located in the middle of the lower neck, just below Adam’s apple. The thyroid gland produces hormones that aid in regulating many bodily processes, such as metabolism, growth, and development. Thyroid problems involve any disorder that damages the thyroid gland. The main thyroid problems that include: Hypothyroidism:…
Many people are uncertain about the difference between gallstones and bile duct stones. Before learning about bile duct stones, let’s first gain some understanding of gallstones. Gallstones are solid masses that form from the buildup of the digestive fluid in the gallbladder. They can range in size from as small as a sand grain to…
Hemorrhoids, sometimes referred to as piles, are inflamed veins located in the area around the anus or in the lower rectum. They are common and usually not serious. They can cause discomfort, itching, and bleeding, especially during bowel movements. Hemorrhoids can be either internal i.e, they develop inside the rectum, or external, meaning they develop…
The gallbladder is a small organ that is located just below the liver on the upper right side of your abdomen. It is used to store bile which is a fluid produced by the liver and released into the small intestine to help digestion. The main function of bile is that helps to break down…
A hernia is a condition in which an organ or tissue in your body protrudes or pushes out through a weak spot in the muscle or surrounding tissue wall. Hernias occur in both men and women, however, they are more familiar in men. The most common type of hernia is an inguinal hernia, which occurs…
A hernia is a condition that occurs when an organ or fatty tissue pushes through a weak spot in the surrounding muscle or connective tissue. The most common type of hernia is an inguinal hernia, which occurs when part of the intestine pushes through a weak spot in the abdominal wall or in the groin…
Graves’ disease — an autoimmune disorder which affects the thyroid gland. Sir Robert Graves was the first person to describe it in the early 19th century, so it was named after him. The thyroid gland is a small-sized butterfly-shaped gland which is located in the neck. It produces hormones that regulate many bodily functions like…
Overweight or obesity is a condition in which excess body fat has built up to such an extent that it negatively impacts health. People are generally considered obese when their body mass index (BMI) is 35-40 or higher. Bariatric surgery is a weight loss procedure that may be recommended to patients who are obese i.e….
A hernia is a protrusion of an organ or other body structure through the wall of the cavity in which it is usually contained. Hernias are most commonly found in the abdomen, especially in the groin area. They may also occur in the chest, diaphragm, or through other body openings. There are several types of…
The Medtronic Hugo RAS system is a robotic surgical system that is used in different kinds of surgical procedures. This system is designed to allow surgeons to perform minimally invasive surgeries (MIS) with greater precision and control. The Medtronic Hugo RAS system is FDA approved and has been used to perform thousands of surgeries since…
Both Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgeries are minimally invasive procedures and have many similarities. In both surgeries, doctors make smaller incisions and use a camera to view inside parts but use different surgical instruments. As a result of technological advancements in robotic surgery, surgeons are able to perform these procedures more efficiently, and patients can recover…
A hernia is one of the most common health complaints, and surgical repair of the different types of hernias (All hernias might not require surgery) is fairly common. Traditional open surgery is the standard procedure, but it has been overcome by advanced laparoscopic and a minimally invasive technique in which small incisions are made to…
In some people, some parts of the intestine push against an abdominal wall or muscles that are weak. The pushed internal parts create soft lumps or bulges under the skin called hernias. Especially in children, one of these two locations is where a hernia frequently occurs: The groin area — it is known as an…
A pilonidal sinus, often called a pilonidal abscess , is a fluid-filled sac that is formed under the skin in the perianal region (lower back), close to the buttocks’ fold. Some of them are invisible, whereas others will appear like a tiny pit or dent in the skin. A pilonidal sinus typically affects obese people…