Open Cholecystectomy Surgery for Gallstones
What are the benefits of Open cholecystectomy surgery؟ Open cholecystectomy surgery has too many advantages so it is highly recommended. You must be free of aching during the process. Open cholecystectomy surgery is done under general anesthesia. Intended surgery aimed to avoid the difficulties that gallstones could cause. Are there any replacements for Open […]
Transurethral lithotomy (TUL) in Iran
Transurethral lithotomy procedure removes stones in the ureters. The doctor will use a thin scope to search for the stones and to remove stones. In this procedure there is no need for cutting in your skin. The scope will be passed through your urethra and then ureter to reach to your kidneys by your doctor. […]
Appendix Removal or Appendectomy in Iran
Appendix removal surgery Appendix removal surgery is called the Appendectomy. On the other hand, Appendectomy is a common surgery to treat appendicitis. Here we are going to provide some useful information about Appendix removal surgery. The appendix is a minor, tube-shaped pouch close to your large intestine. Its exact function is unknown, however, if the […]
Thyroidectomy: definition, purpose and procedure
Thyroidectomy: definition, purpose, and procedure Thyroidectomy is a type of surgery that aims to remove all or part of the thyroid gland. It is done once the thyroid has some abnormal conditions. Thyroid diseases may make breathing or swallowing difficult and interfere with the patient’s normal metabolism. Thyroidectomy is also done when the surgeon diagnoses […]
Inguinal Hernia, types, symptoms and treatments
Inguinal hernia An inguinal hernia refers to a protrusion or bulge of tissue, occurring in the lower abdominal wall (groin) area. It travels through the abdominal wall and can become a serious medical condition. Although small hernias may not have any symptoms, larger ones discomfort the patients which should be treated. What is an […]
Hypospadias
Hypospadias What is Hypospadias? What do you know about it? In the United States all researches show approximately 1 in every 200 babies is born with this problem and make it one of the most common defects. Hypospadias is a congenital deformity in boys in which the opening of the urethra is not situated at […]
Performing Nephrectomy Surgery
Nephrectomy: What is nephrectomy? A nephrectomy is a specific surgery to eliminate your kidney. The kidneys, bean-shaped organs, are located in the abdomen. They have to filter water and excess products from your plasma. Also producing definite hormones is considered one of their obligation. A kidney removal is requested when: your kidney […]
Everything you need to know about varicocele and varicocelectomy in Iran
Varicocele and Varicocelectomy A varicocelectomy is a surgery to remove varicocele and restore proper blood flow to reproductive organs. A varicocele is an enlarged swollen veins collection in the scrotum. Varicoceles can hinder the testes drainage and lead to infertility in men, as it affects semen production. varicocelectomy can be treated by multiple methods including […]
PCNL (Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy) Surgery
PCNL (percutaneous nephrolithotomy) surgery PCNL is a safe surgery to remove kidney stones. It is not open surgery. The word percutaneous means “through the skin”. Therefore, it has less postoperative complications. Further, it removes more stone fragments compared to the alternative ESWL and URS surgeries. The word nephrolithotomy means “Removing stone out of the kidney”. […]
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy in Iran
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a surgery that aims to remove gallbladder via a laparoscope. It does not require any cut in the abdomen muscles. So, you will have less recovery time and less pain than open surgery, another type of procedure for gallbladder removal. However, it may not be without any complications. Cholecystectomy […]