Blog, Colon Cancer, Colonoscopy
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...
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...
