Breast ultrasound VS Mammogram: Can Mammography be replaced by Ultrasound? We've recently seen a lot of online advertisements offering breast ultrasonography as an alternative to mammography.

What is gallbladder disease? When or why should a person have their gallbladder removed? The gallbladder is a small sac-shaped hallow organ beneath the liver. It serves as a reservoir of bile...

Introduction: What is a Hernia? A hernia is a condition in which an organ, like the intestines, pushes through an area where it shouldn't be. A hernia can occur at the site where an internal body...

Open versus Endoscopic Approach in Gall Bladder Surgery Endoscopic Approach The laparoscopic Cholecystectomy has clearly replaced open surgery. This technique became gradually over the years the gold...

Complications after Gall bladder surgery Gallbladder removal or cholecystectomy is a safe procedure but like other surgeries small risks of complications needs to be mentioned. There are general...

Open cholecystectomy: General anaesthesia is about 12-17 cm incision in the upper part of our belly, lower margin of the costal arc after entering the abdomen the gallbladder will be brought up into...

The Need of Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Before Gallbladder Surgery There is no doubt that cholecystectomy is recommended for symptomatic gallstones however, abdominal pain may be not because of...

Gallbladder Polyps: What to Do? The gallbladder polyps are normally harmless and small but sometimes, they may be cancerous. They may cause pain and colic. They are composed of cholesterol buildup....

New Techniques in Surgical Removal of Gallbladder The laparoscopic cholecystectomy remains the safest procedure for the removal of the gallbladder. The advanced skills and the experience of the...

Best Practices in Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery: Within the past decade, traditional management of surgical diseases has begun to change, giving way to less invasive surgery. The use of laparoscopy...