A surgical procedure is an effective means of treatment for some deep-rooted health problems. However, traditional surgical procedures often cause pain, leave huge scars, and force them to be bedridden for long periods. We are fortunate to live in an era where constant innovation has been made in all areas of medicine, and minimally invasive…
Colon cancer is one of the most frequently diagnosed malignancies in men and women in developed countries. This disease rarely occurs before age 40, and the risk of colon cancer is highest at age 70. Seventy-five per cent of colon tumours occur in patients aged 65 and over. The incidence of colon cancer has increased…
Gallbladder disease is one of the most common procedures performed in India. Before 1991, the open technique was the standard procedure for cholecystectomy. This usually involves doing an intraoperative cholangiogram if having CBD stones and the patient usually stays at home 2 to 6 days postoperatively. With the advent of laparoscopic cholecystectomy, the gold standard…
Recovery From Laparoscopic Surgery? Laparoscopic surgery is synonymous with minimally invasive surgery and is one of the most popular mode of Surgery. It is a surgical and diagnostic procedure used for examining organs. It also aids in performing surgeries of abdominal organs such as the liver kidney, gall bladder, intestine etc. It is a low…