Surgery

A new device that’s hard to swallow

I would like to know how problems related to new surgical devices are recorded. more »

So you think you need . . . botox and other instant facelifts - What to do instead

* Clean up and customise your diet (see our Special Report) and eat an unprocessed, organic diet, rich in antioxidants more »

So you think you need . . . botox and other instant facelifts

The new year is when many of us take a long look in the mirror and don’t like what we see. If you are over 40, it’s tempting to succumb to one or more of the ‘instant facelifts’ now available. more »

So you think you need . . . a gallbladder operation

Many surgeons believe that some organs in the body really aren’t necessary, so when things go wrong, they can be removed with no harm done. A common example of this is a cholecystectomy - surgical rem... more »

So you think you need . . . a gallbladder operation - If you must have the operation

* If you do opt for keyhole surgery, make sure the surgeon is very experienced and that the hospital performs these operations on a regular basis. Most injuries caused by this type of surgery are the... more »

So you think you need . . . a gallbladder operation - What to do instead

* Have your cholesterol checked and switch to a low-cholesterol diet, if necessary, to avoid gallstone development. more »

So you think you need . . . lumbar surgery

At some point in life, 80 per cent of all adults will suffer back pain - and mostly in the lumbar region. The lumbar vertebrae lie near the base of the spine and are the major supports of the body’s w... more »

So you think you need . . . lumbar surgery - What to do instead

Warm the affected area using a hot-water bottle or heat pad for instant temporary relief more »

So you think you need . . . lumbar surgery - If you must have lumbar surgery

* Have surgery in a multidisciplinary setting combining medical and mental-health care, physical therapy and other treatments. Patients do better with such an approach and are also more likely to retu... more »

So you think you need . . . a blood transfusion

Blood carries out the vital functions of human life. It is composed of cells, suspended in plasma, that carry oxygen and nutrients to organs, remove carbon dioxide and waste products for excretion, fi... more »

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