Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair (TAPP Technique) There are various types of hernias of the abdominal wall. The most common is the inguinal hernia (more frequent in men). An inguinal hernia is the appearance of swelling (painful or painless) in the inguinal...
There are various types of hernias of the abdominal wall. The most common is the inguinal hernia (more frequent in men). An inguinal hernia is the appearance of a swelling (painful or painless) in the inguinal regions (right or left). Under normal conditions, small...
The most common jejunostomies are those performed to support nutrition (feeding jejunostomies). A segment of the jejunum is brought out to the skin as a stoma, or a specialised feeding tube is inserted into the jejunum and exits through the abdominal wall. This allows...
Gastrectomy is one of the principal surgical approaches used in the management of stomach conditions that do not respond to conservative treatment. It is the operation of choice for malignant gastric tumours, complicated chronic peptic ulcer disease, and selected...
Acute appendicitis is the inflammation of the appendix, located at the beginning of the large intestine in the lower right quadrant of the abdomen. It is a very common condition, affecting all age groups, in both men and women worldwide. Symptoms include: • Loss of...
