Umbilical hernia repair surgery is a procedure that fixes umbilical hernias. An umbilical hernia* is a bulge or pouch that forms in the abdomen. This type of bulge occurs when a section of the intestine pushes through a weak spot in the abdominal muscles, near the...
What is an inguinal hernia? An inguinal hernia is a lump in the inguinal region (in the groin area) which is usually more prominent when the patient coughs or stands. In some cases pain is also experienced. Inguinal hernias usually develop as a result of a weak place...
What are haemorrhoids? Piles, or haemorrhoids, are swollen veins in the rectum that supply the anal canal (anus) with blood. Piles are separated into two categories, namely internal and external. Their position is normally four, seven and eleven o’clock on a watch....
Colectomy is a surgical procedure to remove all or part of your colon. Your colon, also called your large intestine, is a long tube-like organ at the end of your digestive tract. Colectomy is used to treat and prevent diseases and conditions that affect the colon,...
An appendectomy is the surgical removal of the appendix. It’s a common emergency surgery that’s performed to treat appendicitis, an inflammatory condition of the appendix. The appendix is a small, tube-shaped pouch attached to your large intestine. It’s located in the...
Gallbladder removal surgery, also known as a cholecystectomy, is a very common procedure. The gallbladder is a small, pouch-like organ in the upper right part of your tummy. It stores bile, a fluid produced by the liver that helps break down fatty foods. You...
