What the gallbladder does Your gallbladder (GB) is a small pouch located under the liver. It stores bile, a green-yellowish fluid made by the liver that helps break down fats and carries waste out of the body.• Between meals the GB fills with bile.• When you eat it squeezes and … More Gallbladder Surgery Explained
Gallbladder Surgery Explained
How Endocrine Surgeons Approach Thyroid Disorders
Thyroid disorders are among the most common reasons patients are referred to an endocrine surgeon. The key to understanding how these conditions are assessed and managed lies in a simple but important distinction: Is the problem structural or functional? This classification helps determine whether surgery is needed and which investigations … More How Endocrine Surgeons Approach Thyroid Disorders
How to Calculate Your Breast Cancer Risk in Australia with iPrevent
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among Australian women, with about 1 in 7 women affected during their lifetime. While that statistic may sound alarming, the reality is that your individual risk may be higher or lower depending on your personal and family history, lifestyle, and other factors. Understanding your personal … More How to Calculate Your Breast Cancer Risk in Australia with iPrevent
Surgery for Breast Cancer
Surgery is often the first and most important step in treating breast cancer. The main goal is to remove the cancer completely with clear margins — meaning a rim of normal tissue around the tumour is also removed to reduce the risk of it coming back. Types of Breast Cancer Surgery There … More Surgery for Breast Cancer
I’ve Just Been Diagnosed with Breast Cancer – What Happens at My Consultation?
Being diagnosed with breast cancer can be a confronting and emotional experience. Your first consultation with a breast surgeon is a crucial step toward understanding your diagnosis and planning your treatment. The goal is to assess your overall health, review your cancer findings, and develop a personalised treatment plan tailored … More I’ve Just Been Diagnosed with Breast Cancer – What Happens at My Consultation?
Inguinal Hernia Repair – How I do it.
How I Repair Inguinal Hernias: A Patient’s Guide to Laparoscopic TEP Surgery If you’ve been diagnosed with an inguinal hernia, you’re not alone — it’s a common condition where a portion of tissue or intestine protrudes through a weak spot in the abdominal wall near the groin.To repair this, I … More Inguinal Hernia Repair – How I do it.
Support Bras for Women Undergoing Breast Surgery
Support Bras for Women Undergoing Breast Surgery Breast surgery, whether for breast cancer treatment, breast reduction, or breast reconstruction, can be a physically and emotionally challenging experience. Post-operative care is crucial for a smooth recovery, and one of the key elements in this process is the use of appropriate support … More Support Bras for Women Undergoing Breast Surgery
Breast Reduction – What do you need to know
Breast Reduction – What do you need to know Breast reduction surgery, also known as reduction mammoplasty, is a procedure designed to decrease the size and reshape the breasts. This surgery is often chosen by individuals who experience physical discomfort (such as neck, back, and shoulder pain) or emotional distress due … More Breast Reduction – What do you need to know
Understanding Inguinal Hernia: A Patient’s Guide
Understanding Inguinal Hernia: A Patient’s Guide What is an Inguinal Hernia?An inguinal hernia occurs when a part of the intestine or fatty tissue pushes through a weak spot in the lower abdominal wall, near the groin area. This often creates a noticeable bulge that may become more visible when standing, … More Understanding Inguinal Hernia: A Patient’s Guide
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