Surgery

Surgery may be the only form of treatment you have, but it is often accompanied by radiotherapy, drug therapy, such as cytotoxic drugs, or both. Combination therapy is used, because cancer cells can become detached from the tumour and pass elsewhere in the body, sometimes even at a very early stage, which surgery is unable to prevent. Supplementary, or adjuvant, treatment is used to destroy detached cancer cells. Sometimes surgery does not aim to remove the entire tumour. If the tumour mass is sizeable, surgery may be used to reduce the size of the tumour so that it can be eradicated by chemotherapy of radiotherapy. Metastases from the primary tumour can also be removed surgically. Surgery can be used to treat a wide range of conditions across different parts of the body. Here are some of the most common conditions that may require surgery:

• Appendicitis:An inflamed or infected appendix may require surgical removal.

• Cancer:Surgery may be used to remove tumors or other cancerous tissue.

• Gallstones: If gallstones cause symptoms like pain and inflammation, surgical removal of the gallbladder may be necessary.

• Hernia: A hernia occurs when an organ or tissue protrudes through a weak spot in the abdominal wall, and may require surgical repair.

• Heart disease: Various surgeries such as angioplasty, bypass surgery, and valve repair or replacement may be used to treat heart disease.

• Joint problems: Joint replacement surgery may be needed to treat arthritis or other joint conditions.

• Obstructive sleep apnea: Surgery may be used to remove tissue or enlarge the airway to help alleviate symptoms.

• Trauma: Surgery may be necessary to repair injuries caused by accidents or other types of trauma.

• Vascular conditions: Surgery may be used to treat conditions such as aneurysms, blockages, or varicose veins.

• Digestive disorders: Surgery may be used to treat conditions such as ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, or diverticulitis.

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• Cardiology

• Nephrology

• General Medicine

• Neurology

• Pulmonology

• Surgery

• Diagnostic

• Other Services

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