Author: Nikos Vlachos

  Gastric sleeve and gastric bypass are weight loss surgeries that reduce the size of the stomach. There are several key differences in benefits, risks, and recovery. Bariatric surgery is a procedure for weight loss. It is an option for obese individuals, especially if diet alone has not helped. Two of the most common types of bariatric surgery are gastric sleeve surgery and gastric bypass surgery. There are similarities and key differences between the

Inguinal Hernia with Local Anesthesia & Double Mesh PHS (ON STEP) An inguinal hernia is a bulge in the femoroinguinal region, which is due to the projection and passage of intra-abdominal adipose tissue or intestine through the inguinal canal, through which the spermatic vessels in men and the round ligament of the uterus in women normally pass. When the bulge is large, it enters the scrotum, called a scrotal hernia or

  Applications of Surgical lasers have been particularly useful in surgery over the last fifteen years. The term LASER stands for “Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation” and translates as light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation. A laser is a special beam of light radiation, which does not exist in natural conditions, but is produced with special technological equipment. This radiation requires an energy source (e.g. electric current) and

    Parotid tumors are growths of cells that start in the parotid glands. The parotids are two salivary glands that sit just in front of the ears. There is one on each side of the face. The salivary glands produce saliva to help with chewing and digesting food. There are many salivary glands in the lips, cheeks, mouth, and throat. Cell growths, called tumors, can occur in any of these glands. The parotid

  A common but not very easily discussed problem is blood loss from the intestine or rectum. It is a problem that usually panics the person and they deal with it as conservatively and individually as possible by saying or convincing themselves that it is a hemorrhoid. The most common problem that is combined with blood from "below" is hemorrhoids. But not only that! Other factors play an important role in solving the problem and

Obesity is associated with a significantly higher chance of serious disease and early death than being a healthy weight, according to a survey of more than 2.8 million adults. How much does obesity increase the risk? Presented at the European Conference on Obesity (ECO) in Glasgow, the study found that people with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 to 35 had a 70% higher risk of heart failure than their healthy-weight

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the US, the second leading cause of cancer death in women (after lung cancer), and the leading cause of death in women aged 45 to 55 years. When detected and treated early, breast cancer is usually curable. Breast cancer deaths have fallen by a third or more over the past three decades. This is partly due to the implementation of screening,

What Is Gynecomastia (Enlarged Breasts in Men)? Gynecomastia is a condition that makes breast tissue swell in boys and men. It can happen when the balance of two hormones in your body is thrown off. If you have enlarged breasts because of fat deposits, you have a different condition called "pseudo gynecomastia." Although breasts don't develop in men the way they do in women, all boys are born with a small amount

Rectal prolapse occurs when your rectum, part of your large intestine, slips down inside your anus. It’s caused by weakening the muscles that hold it in place. Rectal prolapse may look or feel like hemorrhoids, but unlike hemorrhoids, it doesn’t go away on its own. You'll eventually need surgery to fix it. Your rectum is the end portion of your intestine as it reaches your anus. When your rectum prolapses, it

Many people blame obesity on poor dietary choices and inactivity, but it’s not always that simple. Other factors can have powerful effects on body weight and obesity, some of which are outside of a person’s control. These include genetics, environmental factors, certain medical conditions, and more. This article lists 9 compelling reasons why obesity is not just a choice. 1. Genetics and prenatal factors Health is especially important during early life, as this affects your