Surgeries

Health is a serious matter and undergoing certain clinical or surgical procedures at some stage is part of our life. Whether it’s routine in a check-up or for a specific …

Bariatric surgeries are an increasingly common option for those who struggle with chronic obesity. Although it is effective in promoting significant weight loss, this procedure also involves some risks. Therefore, …

An ileostomy is a type of ostomy performed to create a connection between the small intestine and the abdominal wall, allowing feces and gases to be directly eliminated into a …

Severe or morbid obesity is extremely dangerous to physical and mental health, therefore gastric reduction surgery is an option for people in this situation who have not had results even …

A colostomy is a procedure performed to connect part of the large intestine to the abdominal wall. The main goal is to allow the exit of feces directly into a …

Colectomy as a treatment for colon cancer is considered a major surgery as it involves the removal of part of the large intestine. Follow the main information about the procedure. …

When inflamed (or infected), the appendix tends to cause severe pain (among other symptoms) and problems that can lead to acute appendicitis. What is appendicitis? Appendicitis is a condition resulting …