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Abdominal abscess continues to be an important and serious problem in surgical practice. Appropriate treatment is often delayed

What’s Causing Your Abdominal Pain and How to Treat It Abdominal pain can be caused by a wide variety

Anal Pain: a symptom of many conditions Pain in the anus, although it causes concern and many times one

Anal stenosis (anal stricture) is a rare condition. It is when the anus is abnormally narrow. Symptoms include constipation,

A Forgotten Cancer Is Increasing in Young People Until recently, appendix cancer was so rare that most doctors would

  Applications of Surgical lasers have been particularly useful in surgery over the last fifteen years. The term LASER

Bariatric surgery diet. The diet you’ll be required to follow before and after surgery is very specific and

Barrett's esophagus is a condition in which the flat pink lining of the food pipe (mucosal lining) that

  A common but not very easily discussed problem is blood loss from the intestine or rectum. It is a

A branchial cyst is a fluid-filled sac that occurs in the cervix, usually in the upper half of

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the US, the second leading cause of cancer

Anti-obesity surgery and especially laparoscopic surgery when performed by specialized and experienced surgeons is extremely safe. The modern

Digestion problems can mean more than unwanted symptoms. Minor problems that are left untreated can lead to more

Overview Dumping syndrome is a condition in which food, especially food high in sugar, moves from your stomach into

Colon polyps are clumps of cells in the walls of the bowel. Most polyps are not dangerous. They

What is it and who is it for? The application of botulinum toxin to the stomach (gastric botox) is

Gastric Bypass Vs Sleeve Gastric sleeve and gastric bypass are weight loss surgeries that help you eat less by

  Gastric sleeve and gastric bypass are weight loss surgeries that reduce the size of the stomach. There are

GERD and gastric sleeve – Is there a link between surgery and GERD? The answer is positive. Sleeve gastrectomy

What Is Gynecomastia (Enlarged Breasts in Men)? Gynecomastia is a condition that makes breast tissue swell in boys and

Inguinal Hernia with Local Anesthesia & Double Mesh PHS (ON STEP) An inguinal hernia is a bulge in the

An intestinal obstruction is a condition that completely stops or severely affects the passage of food, fluids, digestive

Liposarcoma is a rare type of cancer that starts in fat cells. It most often starts as a growth

Overview Melanoma Melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer, develops in the cells (melanocytes) that produce melanin — the

Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that occur together, increasing your risk of heart disease, stroke, and

Many people blame obesity on poor dietary choices and inactivity, but it’s not always that simple. Other factors can

Obesity is associated with a significantly higher chance of serious disease and early death than being a healthy

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is characterized by episodes of a complete (apnea) or partial collapse (hypopnea) of the upper

    Parotid tumors are growths of cells that start in the parotid glands. The parotids are two salivary glands that

Psychogenic Bulimia is one of the main eating disorders and is just as important and dangerous a disease as

Rectal prolapse occurs when your rectum, part of your large intestine, slips down inside your anus. It’s caused

Skin cancer (non-melanoma)is one of the most common cancers in the world. Non-melanoma refers to a group of

Technological Developments in Thyroid Gland Surgery Modern medicine is constantly evolving with the help of technology. Traditional medical practices

Bile duct and gallbladder tumors, both noncancerous and cancerous, are rare. Bile is a fluid produced by the liver

Upper gastrointestinal bleeding is acute or chronic bleeding from the upper parts of the digestive tract, namely the