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Laparoscopic surgery is also called minimally invasive surgery. It leads to a lesser amount of pain after the surgery, and therefore requires less medication also. It reduces the possibility of hemorrhage, thereby the lowering the possibility of requiring blood transfusion. The smaller length and depth of the incision also means that the patient recovers from the surgery faster than usual. There is also a lesser chance of contracting infections because a larger number of organs remain unexposed ...more
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A spinal tumor is a tumor of the spine that might occur anywhere in or near the spine and be of any size. A skilled and reputed neurosurgeon can surgically eliminate the tumor but there are many things to consider before going for the procedure. Let s understand spinal tumors better.
Types of Spinal Tumor-
Spinal tumors are categorized according to their anatomic location with respect to the spinal cord.
A vertebral tumor is one that occurs inside the bones or vertebra...more
Types of Spinal Tumor-
Spinal tumors are categorized according to their anatomic location with respect to the spinal cord.
A vertebral tumor is one that occurs inside the bones or vertebra...more
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Laparoscopy, also known as minimally invasive surgery, is a type of surgery that is used to operate the organs inside the abdomen without making big incisions. The surgery is done with the help of a laparoscope, which is a long and thin tube carrying a high-resolution camera at the front and high-intensity light. A laparoscope is connected to a video monitor and then inserted inside the abdomen through the small incision (0.5 cm to 1.5 cm). As the instrument moves inside the abdomen, it sends im...more
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Although surgery is considered to be the first step of treatment in any form of tumor but its feasibility depends upon the type, size and location of the tumor. It is not necessary that every kind of brain tumor might require surgery.
Indications of Brain Tumor Surgery
Diagnosis of the type of tumor by taking a sample of the tumor for laboratory examination
Complete resection of tumor
Removal of the tumor as much as possible to slow down its growth and improve the sympt...more
Indications of Brain Tumor Surgery
Diagnosis of the type of tumor by taking a sample of the tumor for laboratory examination
Complete resection of tumor
Removal of the tumor as much as possible to slow down its growth and improve the sympt...more
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Abdominal Laparoscopy is a surgical diagnostic procedure, which is used to examine the organs inside the abdomen. It is an invasive procedure, but only small incisions are made.
The procedure is usually done in the hospital and the patient is given general anesthesia to make the procedure pain free. The laparoscope is inserted through an incision in the abdominal wall. As it moves along, the image of the inside of your abdomen is then seen on the monitor. After the exam, laparoscope and inst...more
The procedure is usually done in the hospital and the patient is given general anesthesia to make the procedure pain free. The laparoscope is inserted through an incision in the abdominal wall. As it moves along, the image of the inside of your abdomen is then seen on the monitor. After the exam, laparoscope and inst...more
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There is no trustworthy evidence regarding what causes brain tumors, but there are a few risk factors that have been substantiated through research. Children and young people who receive radiation around the head are susceptible to developing tumors in the brain once they grow up. Also, people with a certain kind of rare genetic condition like neurofibromatosis may develop a brain tumor though such cases are very few in number. Age is also an important factor as people aged over 65 years are dia...more
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Laparoscopic surgery is also known as minimally invasive surgery. The smaller length and depth of the incision leads to faster recovery than usual. It causes smaller, lighter scars once the surgery wound heals completely.
In the procedure, small tubes, surgical instruments and video cameras are used for operations through small incisions or cuts in your body. The proc
Laparoscopic surgery is also known as minimal invasive surgery. The smaller length and depth of the incision le...more
In the procedure, small tubes, surgical instruments and video cameras are used for operations through small incisions or cuts in your body. The proc
Laparoscopic surgery is also known as minimal invasive surgery. The smaller length and depth of the incision le...more
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Surgeons perform the Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Procedure when there is an obstruction to the flow of bile from the gallbladder to the digestive system. This may happen due to the formation of stones in the gallbladder.
In case there is a stone in the gallbladder, it calls for the removal of the gallbladder. If the gallbladder is not removed, it may give rise to abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, pain in the shoulder, arms, etc. It may also lead to jaundice and infection and put the pa...more
In case there is a stone in the gallbladder, it calls for the removal of the gallbladder. If the gallbladder is not removed, it may give rise to abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, pain in the shoulder, arms, etc. It may also lead to jaundice and infection and put the pa...more
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There are many kinds of conditions and symptoms that require different kinds of surgery for treatment as well as diagnostic management. One such procedure is called laparoscopy or laparoscopic surgery. This is a surgical diagnostic management procedure that is known to be a low-risk process with minimal invasion and suitable for various types of ailments. Read on to know everything about laparoscopic surgeries.
Definition: A laparoscopic surgery is one where small incisions are made and...more
Definition: A laparoscopic surgery is one where small incisions are made and...more
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Cosmetic/Plastic Surgeon•Delhi
Facial surgery can be opted by people for a number of reasons, and these include being born with facial impairments like cleft lip, birthmark or other birth defects, the effects of aging, sun damage or other facial traumas that are noticeable on the face as well as a sense of general dissatisfaction with your facial features. Depending on these factors, facial plastic surgery can be divided into two categories - reconstructive and cosmetic.
Reconstructive plastic surgery is performed fo...more
Reconstructive plastic surgery is performed fo...more
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