Essays on Surgery

Bone cutting has been performed by either manual or motor-driven instruments. Manual instruments are mostly used to remove small amounts of bone but they are difficult to control in cortical bone. When the bone is dense, motor driven instruments are often used. Motor driven instruments...

Maintenance of oral hygiene is required for optimum periodontal health that increases the longevity of the person’s natural dentition. The objective of periodontal therapy is to reproduce an environment which results in a high standard of oral hygiene as inadequate oral hygiene is associated with...

Discussion Hypospadias surgery is continuously evolving, implying that no single technique is considered perfect and applicable in all cases without complication. (70 – 73) The use of interposition flaps is well documented in the literature. Those harvested from the prepuce are the triangular soft tissue...

Giving a kidney is not a small thing. However, you don’t have to overhaul your lifestyle following surgery. “You have to be in good health to be able to donate. So most of the steps you required to get healthy are exactly the same steps...

Otoplasty surgery (from ears to handle) Otoplasty, also known as loop ear surgery, is a surgery used to reshape one or both ears. Patients who feel dissatisfied with the size or shape of their ears can change their appearance through this outpatient procedure. Otoplasty also...

INTRODUCTION: 300w Surgical site infections (SSI) are commonest nosocomial infections after Urinary tract infections (UTI), responsible for increasing cost, substantial morbidity and occasional mortality related to surgical operations and continue to be major problem even in hospital with most modern facilities and standard protocols of...

Our children are the future of society and will flourish in forthcoming endeavours when given proper education, guidance and support. Children need to be given a chance to succeed, for instance Joe Weinstein is an 11-year-old boy with Down Syndrome who needs immediate corrective surgery...

Pediatric Neurosurgery has the ability to save the lives of disabled children with brain or spinal issues. Becoming a pediatric neurosurgeon requires years of education, hard work and determination. Having very little room for failure, neurosurgeons have to stretch their minds to get the job...

Problem We investigated an incident in which a patient received electrosurgical burns at the site of subcutaneous needle electrodes used for monitoring evoked potentials (evoked responses) during the procedure. The burns were caused by radio-frequency (RF) leakage current, which is normally present when an electrosurgical...

About 60% of people who have cancer will have some sort of surgery to cure, prevent, or to decrease their symptoms (MD Anderson Cancer Center). Most of the time when having surgery as a treatment for Cancer, it is normally added onto other treatments like...

The differences in the acute ward management practices of Australia and Singapore The preparations need to be done in Singapore before a surgical operation performing on a patient like Ben are included: MRI, CT Scan, laparoscopic camera and telescope (with diff degree angles), Laparascopic system....

Retention regimens have become an essential part of the present-day orthodontic treatment plan. The ultimate success of the long-term orthodontic treatment result depends on a compilation of steps, including appropriate planning, well-controlled treatment mechanics, retention compliance and, in general, an appreciation of the biological limits...

When they were born, Abigail and Brittany Hensel’s parents were told they probably wouldn’t survive for more than a few hours. Their case is rare. The twins have two hearts, two sets of lungs, two stomachs, and two separate brains. However, they were born with...

The job description for surgeons varies depending on what environment they are practicing in. Many surgeons find themselves in a multifaceted career that allows them to put their skills to good use in a combination of workplace settings. Although the workplace settings may vary, one...

Although the advances in the modern surgery, the outcome for patients suffering from pancreatic adenocarcinoma or periampullary adenocarcinoma is still bad. Recently, IORT was introduced into the multimodality management approach to improve local control and survival. The aim of work is to report our preliminary...

Lupus Nephritis is a kidney infection or an aggravation which is caused due to Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) or commonly called Lupus in kidney. SLE is an autoimmune disease which suppress the immune system/ immune responses, due to its high prevalence it is widely explored...

Summary – Breast cancer is a highly common cancer in women, that develops in the breast tissue. This article discusses the treatment of breast cancer and the importance of a good cancer care team for prolong relief. Breast Cancer: Treatment Options There are many treatment...

The advent of the concept of organ transplantation came as an important breakthrough in the medical field, in the 20th century. The idea behind organ donation and transplant is simple. A healthy organ (such as heart, lungs, kidneys, liver, pancreas, and intestines) or a tissue...

Reality television shows based on surgical transformations, such as “The Swan” and “Extreme Makeover”, were not the first public spectacles to offer women the ability to compete for the chance to be beautiful. But what is the exact meaning of the phrase “cosmetic surgery”? The...