Appendix, Blog, Gallbladder
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...
Blog, Questions & Answers, Thyroid
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...
Awareness, Blog, Colon Cancer, Colonoscopy
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...
Blog, Bowel Obstruction, Intestinal Obstruction
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...
Blog, 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...
