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,...