Essays on Surgery

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

“Innovation is change that unlocks new value” —-Jamie Notter INTRODUCTION The world around us is changing at a pace unmatched in the human history. So, applying technology and accelerating innovations to find new solutions for old and emerging challenges are of utmost importance now. Healthcare...

Socio-economic challenges faced by fistula survivors following Obstetric Fistula Surgery A condition such as OF impacts a woman, the community and the family unit, and can have devastating effects. (Jarvis, 2017; Mselle, et al., 2011). Only a few studies have examined the adverse social, economic,...

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 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....

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...

Physical therapy and surgery are the most often used methods of recovery when it comes to any major injury. Surgery is a must with certain injuries that have shown extensive damage to the body, while physical therapy has normally been used as a way for...

Physical therapy is “the treatment of disease, injury, or deformity by physical methods”. It is something that many people go through after a significant injury or when they are recovering from surgery. Not only does physical therapy help with the individual’s overall health, but it...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...