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How To Choose Your Doctor?

In a unique event on Sunday 23rd July at the Hotel Taj Bengal, organized by Dr. Sarfaraz J Baig, who played the moderator, it was discussed amongst eminent panelists on “how to choose a doctor?” Indeed, nobody ponders to think about it. The majority of us go by recommendations from our family doctor, relative or… Continue reading How To Choose Your Doctor?

Transversus Abdominis Release – Treatment for Large Hernia Defect

I am sure once in a while you stumble into a large defect hernia that fails to all the conventional repair. It’s frustrating! Typically, these hernias have huge lateral displacement of the rectus abdominis and a consequent contraction thus making it impossible to reinforce the midline or perform safe mesh placement. Add to it the… Continue reading Transversus Abdominis Release – Treatment for Large Hernia Defect

Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair – Overcoming Incisional Hernia

Hernia surgery is undergoing continuous change in technique to improve results and to meet high expectations of the patient. No more is one surgery held as treatment for all and neither is one technique. Each case is evaluated and strategy tailor made. Thus, we now perform open Stoppa repair, component separation procedure, laparoscopic IPOM to… Continue reading Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair – Overcoming Incisional Hernia

Chronic Pancreatitis – Learn How It is Cured!

Here is a case of chronic pancreatitis that was managed surgically at our center. A 40 year old diabetic female was referred with intractable pain abdomen. She was a known case of chronic pancreatitis managed on medical treatment (pancreatic enzymes, analgesics) for the last 3 years. She also had developed diabetes during this period. CT… Continue reading Chronic Pancreatitis – Learn How It is Cured!

Abdominal Sepsis Treatment – The Step-by-Step Procedure

A 35 year old woman was referred to Digestive Surgery Clinic with abdominal sepsis following a cholecystectomy on her 11th postoperative day. CT picked up a large collection of bile in the upper abdomen. A pigtail catheter was introduced radiologically along with antibiotics. Owing to residual sepsis, a laparoscopic drainage was undertaken subsequently, following which… Continue reading Abdominal Sepsis Treatment – The Step-by-Step Procedure

A Show of Confidence – From Difficulty In Walking To Walking The Ramp

Obesity is one of the biggest diseases of our times. The damage it incurs on individual health, quality of life and on economy is huge. The treatment of obesity is difficult. Dieting and physical activity is frequently ineffective in its management. In such a grim scenario, the dramatic success of bariatric surgery has brought some… Continue reading A Show of Confidence – From Difficulty In Walking To Walking The Ramp

Arthritis, Obesity and Bariatric Surgery

Obese people frequently have knee pain that makes walking painful. This is more common with advancing age. It prevents them from walking, playing sports and enjoying vacations. Some patients may benefit from medicines and physiotherapy and some may need joint replacement. However, weight loss remains the most important measure for long term relief. If patients… Continue reading Arthritis, Obesity and Bariatric Surgery

Heartburns? A Laparoscopic Surgery Can Give Permanent Relief!

1. Heartburns can be a source of great discomfort. Typically, it is brought on by eating spicy food. Many patients also have regurgitation of food from the stomach to the gullet and sometimes mouth. This can be aggravated at night. If left untreated, this may lead to cancer of the food pipe. 2. Many patients… Continue reading Heartburns? A Laparoscopic Surgery Can Give Permanent Relief!

Snoring, Obesity and How Bariatric Surgery Helps?

Most people would like to dismiss their snoring as a normal phenomenon during sleep. They feel it’s the spouses who are the only one affected. Wrong! Snoring can be a sign of a bad disease called OSA – Obstructive Sleep Apnea. It is characterized by fatigue, day-time sleepiness and frequent disturbance of sleep at night.… Continue reading Snoring, Obesity and How Bariatric Surgery Helps?

Anal Symptoms that Matter!

Worried about certain prevailing conditions in your body? Here are some questions and their answers which will help you to understand the situation better. I have bleeding when I pass stool. Is it something to worry? It depends. If it’s been for years and is painless and there has been no change in the… Continue reading Anal Symptoms that Matter!

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