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Breast cancer surgery is the primary treatment for most types of breast cancer. Mastectomy and lumpectomy are two different methods for removing tumors. You may have additional surgeries to look for cancer in your lymph nodes or to reconstruct your breast after removal. Overview What is breast cancer surgery? If you have breast cancer, your…
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Medically Reviewed by Jabeen Begum, MD on May 16, 2024 Written by Deanna Altomara What Is a Hernia? You get a hernia when an organ or fatty tissue squeezes through a weak spot in a surrounding muscle or connective tissue called fascia. Hernias often happen where the belly wall is weaker, such as in the belly area or groin.…
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Endoscopic Suturing for Weight Gain After Bariatric Surgery Studies show that more than 90 percent of bariatric patients lose 50 percent or more of their excessive body weight and are able to maintain a long-term weight loss of 50 percent excess body weight or more. (1) Of even greater significance, many bariatric surgery patients experience…
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Also Known as Weight-Loss Surgery By Jennifer Whitlock, RN, MSN, FN Updated on August 29, 2022 Medically reviewed by Jennifer Schwartz, MD Bariatric surgery (a.k.a. weight-loss surgery) is part of a multidisciplinary weight loss program that includes healthy eating, exercise, and treatment of conditions like type 2 diabetes or thyroid disease.1 There are several bariatric surgeries—gastric bypass, gastric banding, and others—all…
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In this informative article, we delve into the topic of mastectomy through a question and answer session. Discover valuable insights and empower yourself with knowledge about this surgical procedure for breast cancer treatment and risk reduction. Mastectomy is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of breast tissue, usually performed as a treatment for breast…
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Introduction In this article, we will explore the differences between digestive surgery and bariatric surgery, two distinct types of procedures that treat various gastrointestinal system conditions. While they may seem similar, these surgeries serve unique purposes and are performed for different reasons. Digestive Surgery Digestive surgery, also known as gastrointestinal surgery, encompasses a wide range…
Read MoreCancer is the second leading cause of death globally, accounting for an estimated 9.6 million deaths, or one in six deaths in 2018. Cancer also kills more people worldwide than HIV and AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria combined. And in South Africa, the country’s largest medical aid provider, Discovery, said that in 2018, its Discovery…
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NEW YORK (Reuters) – The type of surgical mesh used for laparoscopic repair of primary or incisional ventral hernias is associated with the rate of reoperations, a study from Denmark suggests. “The findings indicate that the type of mesh may matter for the outcome and that the choice of the mesh should depend on hernia type,”…
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“You just have bad cramps,” was the typical response teenager Sarah Swenson heard when she complained about the excruciating pain she experienced every time she had her period. “It felt like someone was stabbing me with a hot poker,” says Sarah, 16, a resident of Madison and a high school junior. Eventually, the pain…
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