Surgery-Tours

What is inguinal hernia repair? An  inguinal hernia  occurs when soft tissues protrude through an area of weakness or a defect in your lower abdominal muscles. It’s often in or near the groin area. Anybody can get an inguinal hernia, but it’s more common in men than women. During   inguinal hernia repair , your surgeon pushes the bulging tissues back into the abdomen while stitching and reinforcing the portion of the abdominal wall containing the defect. This procedure is also known as inguinal herniorrhaphy and open hernia repair. Surgery isn’t always necessary, but hernias generally don’t improve without it. In some cases, an untreated hernia can become life-threatening. While there are some side effects and risks associated with surgery, most people have positive results. What causes an inguinal hernia? The cause of   inguinal hernias   isn’t always known, but they could be the result of weak spots in the abdominal...

What is Lung Cancer? Lung cancer  develops when a cell in the lung becomes abnormal and begins to duplicate uncontrollably. These abnormal cells eventually form a mass, or tumor, and can spread to other parts of the body if not treated. Lungs are the breathing organs located in the chest surrounded by a thin, protective membrane called the pleura. Each lung is divided into lobes; the right lung has three lobes, and the left lung has two lobes. Within the lungs are flexible airways called bronchi, which branch out into many smaller airways called bronchioles. The bronchioles lead to small, grape-like clusters of air sacs called alveolar. Oxygen and carbon dioxide pass to and from the alveoli into capillaries and carry blood throughout the body. Types of Lung Cancer: There are two major types of lung cancer. Each  type of lung cancer grows  and spreads in different ways. Each type may be treated differently. Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer -This is the most c...

Gallbladder cancer  is an uncommon type of cancer that is mostly found in people above the age group of 50 years. However, there are chances though rare that the symptoms are detected in young children and adults as well. According to a recent research done by the American Cancer Society around 4000 gallbladder cancer cases have been diagnosed in the year 2015 in the United States. Even in India many new cases are being diagnosed but only a few counted numbers are detected at an early stage. This is because gallbladder cancer is a type of cancer that is detected only after occurrence of noticeable symptoms like vomiting, jaundice and abdominal pain. At a later stage of cancer, the treatment becomes a challenge as the cancer cells starts to multiply even in the nearby organs and may even prove to be fatal. What is Gallbladder Cancer? Gallbladder cancer  is a rare type of cancer that leads to the formation of malignant cells in the gallbladder. It is a pear shaped human...

Cardiac ablation procedures Cardiac ablation is a procedure that is used to scar small areas in your heart that may be involved in your  heart rhythm problems . This can prevent the abnormal electrical signals or rhythms from moving through the heart. During the procedure, small wires called electrodes are placed inside your heart to measure your heart's electrical activity. When the source of the problem is found, the tissue causing the problem is destroyed. Description There are two methods for performing cardiac ablation: Radiofrequency ablation uses heat energy to eliminate the problem area. Cryoablation uses very cold temperatures. The type of procedure you have will depend on what kind of abnormal heart rhythm you have. Cardiac ablation procedures  are done in a hospital laboratory by trained staff. This includes cardiologists (heart doctors), technicians, and nurses. The setting is safe and controlled so your risk is as low as pos...

Organ transplantation  has gradually alleviated in the last two decades providing excellent results in children & young adults. Organ transplant programs have been steadily growing but are still far from global needs, with great differences among countries. It is now possible that one can come to rescue of a person's life or significantly improve health & quality of life by  organ transplant  programs. Organ Transplant in Modern Medicine Organ Transplant  is one of the most complexes areas of modern medicine. Key areas for medical management are problems of transplant rejection, during which the body has an immune response to the transplanted organ, possibly leading to transplant failure & the need to immediately remove the organ from the recipient. Organs Eligible for Transplant Kidney Liver Heart Pancreas Lung Small intestine It is also possible to transplant more than one organ at a time. Why will you need a transplant? Damaged ...