A colonoscopy examines your large intestine, including your rectum and colon. It’s a routine procedure, but if you’re stressed at the thought of your upcoming appointment, you’re not alone. Your colonoscopy probably won’t be as bad as you think, and here’s why. Colonoscopies are minimal risk Colonoscopies are diagnostic tests used to examine your rectum and…
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Colorectal cancer symptoms may be minor or non-existent during the early stages of the disease, although there may be some early warning signs. The symptoms of colorectal cancer may not develop until the disease has progressed into stage II or beyond. Regular screening tests for cancer of the colon or rectum, especially with a colonoscopy, is recommended as…
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This video demonstrates a laparoscopic hiatus hernia repair for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. This operation helps to treat symptoms like heartburn and regurgitation as a potential alternative to proton pump inhibitors. A Nissen technique is demonstrated, with a Toupet procedure briefly being mentioned. This is one of the more commonly performed gastrointestinal procedures being performed…
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This is a laparoscopic minimal access Inguinal hernia operation or surgical procedure. The specific technique is a so-called TEP, total extra-peritoneal repair with an inlay mesh. This technique is suitable for all inguinal or groin hernias. This includes indirect inguinal hernias, direct inguinal hernias, femoral hernias, and also recurrent inguinal hernias.
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Aimed to educate patients looking for information on weight loss surgery or Bariatric surgery. Bariatric surgery, especially done laparoscopically, achieves good results in curing patients with morbid obesity and a metabolic syndrome especially type 2 diabetes. A Gastric bypass is considered a gold standard in achieving this. These two-part video series aim to assist patients…
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In his first information video, Dr. Gert Du Toit explains The Principals Of Laparoscopic Surgery:
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