Essays on Surgery

Prosthetics is the branch of surgery that “involves the use of artificial limbs to enhance the function and lifestyle ofpersons with limb loss” (“What Is Prosthetics”). These artificial limbs are called prostheses (singular: prosthesis). Many people include devices that replace parts of the body that...

The pursuit of knowledge has always been the central force behind my endeavors. I am young, dynamic male born and raised in Pakistan. Since an early age, my family instilled in me the value of service to fellow beings. Came naturally because my family was...

ABDOMINOPLASTY – TUMMY TUCK SURGERY Abdominoplasty or dermolipectomy (“tummy tuck”) is a procedure by which excess skin and subdermal tissue from the abdomen (so called hanging belly) are removed. Complete musculature of the abdominal wall is tightened. “Hanging belly” happens mostly to individuals who have...

A surgical procedure in which the appendix is removed from right lower abdominal wall, while surgical team watches an enlarged image of the patients internal organs on a television monitor. This procedure is preformed by a general surgeon. The appendix is removed when an infection...

Throughout history, Anesthesia was invented to prevent surgery patients from feeling pain. Patients that are given anesthetics may feel sleepy which in return, makes them more easy to operate during surgery. Based on the results, Anesthesia is best for all according to the Utilitarian perspective....

We’ve all read about the marvels of lasers, from the technological breakthroughs on laser surgery to teeth whitening. But did you know that there have been discoveries using lasers as a hair loss treatment in Toronto with low light lasers? In fact , the technology...

The laparoscopic or still called “mini-invasive surgery”, “bloodless surgery” is a specialized technique for performing operations in the abdominal cavity. In the past, this technique was commonly used for the surgical treatment of gynecological diseases and the removal of the gallbladder. Over the last 10...

Prosthetics is an ancient Greek word. It is an artificial replacement for the missing body part, which may be lost or hampered through accidents, trauma, disease, or congenital condition. The use of prosthetics is intended to fulfill the functionality of missing part of body as...

Clinical audit is not a process that has been defined as “a quality improvement process that seeks to improve patient care and outcomes through systemic review of care against explicit criteria and the implementation of change: Prof David Johnson defined audit as “means of quality...

Robotic surgery is the use of robots in performing surgery. It is surgical procedure in where people undergo several processes involving robots. Some surgical robots are autonomous, so there sometimes used as tools to extend the surgical skills of a trained surgeon. With its creation,...

Introduction With rapid emergence of 3D printing technology, surgeons have recently started to apply this in nearly all areas of orthopaedic trauma surgery. Computed tomography or magnetic resonance images of trauma patients can be utilised for making graspable objects from 3D reconstructed images. Patient specific...

“Realize what your gift is, hold on to it as hard as you can, embrace and nurture it- one day it might save lives. ” This is something I think about very often and what drives and pushes me to be better every day. When...

Summary – Hip replacement is a surgical procedure in which the diseased cartilage and bone of the hip are replaced with a artificial prosthesis. This article discusses the few things to know before opting for a hip replacement. 10 Things One Needs to Know About...

A nerve biopsy is a minor operation to remove a small sample of nerve for normal testing to cure diagnosis. The operation is performed under local anesthetic. The patient will be asked to lie down, and a local anesthetic will be given where the biopsy...

Surgical procedures are painful, no doubt. Even with the advancement of medicine in the field of anaesthetic, certain complications are to be expected among patients who were receiving anaesthesia (regardless of types) such as bradycardia, post-puncture headache, hypotension and feeling pain despite an adequate dose...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...