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How much does a colonoscopy cost in South Africa?
Key insights: Colonoscopy should be covered via hospital benefit, even if it is done in rooms at Dr Du Plessis Colonoscopy Suite, and GAP cover should pick up any shortfall. If you have medical aid and GAP cover, this preventative healthcare procedure should be fully...
Why a Colonoscopy Matters: When a Blood Test Isn’t Enough
A faecal occult blood test (FOBT) is not a reliable way of confirming all is okay in your gut. The FOBT does not reliably tell you that there’s nothing wrong, nor does it reliably tell you that there is something wrong. This is why our practice has moved away from...
Bowel Preparation: Your Colonoscopy Questions Answered
A Q&A with Sister Corné Bloemhoff, Practice Nurse at Dr Maré du Plessis' practice, Mediclinic Milnerton, Cape Town. A colonoscopy is one of the most effective ways to detect bowel cancer early, investigate symptoms and remove potentially pre-cancerous polyps...
Appendix & Gallbladder Surgeries Explained
Dr Maré du Plessis explained gallbladder and appendix surgery in conversation with Mari Hudson for ‘Gesondheid' on Radio Sonder Grense. Listen to the full interview Your browser does not support the audio element. For more information on these surgeries, visit these...
Thyroid Health Questions & Answers
Dr Maré du Plessis answers the most common questions asked about Thyroid Health. What are the most common thyroid problems? Thyroid conditions are broadly divided into functional and structural problems. Functional disorders include hyperthyroidism (overactive...
Colon Cancer Awareness Month | CCFM Interview with Dr Maré du Plessis
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month - an important reminder that early detection saves lives. In a recent interview on CCFM, Dr Maré du Plessis, specialist general surgeon at Mediclinic Milnerton, shared why colonoscopy remains the gold standard for detecting...
Intestinal or Bowel Obstruction FAQ Guide
A bowel or intestinal obstruction is a potentially serious condition that requires prompt medical attention. We asked Dr Maré du Plessis to answer some of the most common questions patients have about this condition. What is an intestinal obstruction? An intestinal...
Haemorrhoid Types, Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
Piles, or haemorrhoids, are swollen veins in the rectum that supply the anal canal (anus) with blood. Dr Du Plessis appeared on SABC’s Expresso show recently, helping to explain everything you need to know about piles, or haemorrhoids, and how to treat this condition....
Hernia Questions & Answers
What is a hernia? A hernia happens when an organ or fatty tissue pushes through a weak spot or tear in the surrounding muscle or connective tissue in the abdomen. The most common type is the inguinal hernia. It appears as a bulge in the groin or scrotum when part of...
Anal Fistula Questions & Answers
Dr Maré Du Plessis diagnoses and treats anal fistula for which there are a range of anal fistula procedures and operations, most commonly a fistulectomy. What is an anal fistula? An anal fistula is a small tunnel that forms between the end of the bowel and the skin...
Dr Du Plessis chatted to Channel Africa about colonoscopy and gastroscopy and the differences between the two
Both gastroscopy and colonoscopy are endoscopic procedures for diagnosing and treating various gastrointestinal conditions. Gastroscopy is less common than colonoscopy, and it is usually done for specific indications like reflux or dyspepsia. Colonoscopy is more...
Introducing Dr. Maré Du Plessis’s Colonoscopy Suite
We have made the experience comfortable, convenient and private. We perform the procedure in our colonoscopy suite, so you avoid hospital admission. This offers a personalised approach. Learn how we make this life-saving screening easier. Colonoscopy: A Worthwhile,...
Early Screening for Colorectal Cancer
Dr Du Plessis recently appeared on Annette Havenga's Radio Overberg lifestyle show, where they discussed what a colonoscopy is, and he explained how and why it is performed, as well as the importance of early colorectal cancer screenings for those with a family...
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Follow Dr Du Plessis on Facebook and Instagram for easy-to-understand insights into topics like laparoscopy, gastroscopy, colonoscopy, and endoscopy. Not sure what these procedures are or why they’re important? Don’t worry—we’ll break it down in simple terms, answer...
Dr Maré Du Plessis chatted to Tracey Lange on KFM to answer questions about hernias
Patients will almost always notice the lump, but many times they won't have symptoms, so they think they should wait and see if it will go away. “It should always be seen to, though, we never tell patients to ignore it as it will not go away. There's a hole in the...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to remind loved ones about the importance of screenings. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide, but early detection and treatment can greatly improve outcomes. Here Dr Du Plessis clarifies...
What is a hernia?
Picture: Pexels. A hernia occurs when an organ or fatty tissue squeezes through a weak spot or tear in the surrounding muscle or connective tissue in the abdomen, says Dr Maré du Plessis. This article was originally published on IOL - read about the The lowdown on...
Colonoscopies: Dr Maré du Plessis chats on Cape Talk
Dr Maré du Plessis discusses colonoscopies with Pippa Hudson on Cape Talk Presenter Pippa Hudson interviewed Dr Du Plessis about the reasons to go for a colonoscopy, on Cape Talk’s early afternoon show. Listeners called in and asked questions – you can listen by...
Dr Maré du Plessis shared colonoscopy advice with InBOUND SA magazine
This article was originally published on inBOUND SA - read about the 5 reasons you should go for a colonoscopy. A colonoscopy is the best method for early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of various gastrointestinal conditions, including colorectal cancer. There...
Specialist Surgeon
Dr. Maré Du Plessis, MBCHB (UP) MMED Surg (US) FCS (SA)
Mediclinic Milnerton
Suite 169, 1st Floor, Mediclinic Milnerton, Racecourse Road, Milnerton, 7441
P.O Box 61, Plumstead, 7801
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