General Surgery Specialty

General surgery is a surgical specialty that focuses on abdominal contents including esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon, liver, pancreas, gallbladder and bile ducts, and often the thyroid gland.

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Sleep Well Before Surgery to Avoid Postoperative Delirium

Sleep Well Before Surgery to Avoid Postoperative Delirium

Bariatric Surgery and Weight Loss Drugs: A Cost-Effective Duo for Weight Control

Bariatric Surgery and Weight Loss Drugs: A Cost-Effective Duo for Weight Control

Transforming Healthcare: The Rise of Augmented Reality in Surgery

Transforming Healthcare: The Rise of Augmented Reality in Surgery

Man's Life Transformed After Removal of Football-Sized Tumor

Man's Life Transformed After Removal of Football-Sized Tumor

Medindia In-depth Special Reports

Can Endoscopic Procedure Help in Weightloss?

Can Endoscopic Procedure Help in Weightloss?

Bariatric Surgery can Reduce Hypertension

Bariatric Surgery can Reduce Hypertension

Bariatric Surgery can Improve Cognitive Function in Obese Individuals

Bariatric Surgery can Improve Cognitive Function in Obese Individuals

Alcoholism's Silent Surge Post Weight Loss Surgery

Alcoholism's Silent Surge Post Weight Loss Surgery

Lifestyle and Wellness

Women and Cancer

Women and Cancer

Cancer is one of the frequently talked about and most feared disease that falls under the genre of lifestyle diseases that have evolved, rather rapidly, in the past two decades.

Diet During Jaundice

Diet During Jaundice

Jaundice can be a serious health risk if not treated and it is essential to make changes to the diet for tissue regeneration and to prevent further liver damage. Read this article to know the foods you should include and avoid during jaundice.

World Cup 2014 Football Injuries

World Cup 2014 Football Injuries

World Cup Football 2014 has seen its share of injuries that are part and parcel of any sport, more so, a game like football. Know some details of the common injuries seen during a football game.

Health Calculators

Procedure/Surgery Cost Comparison Calculator

Procedure/Surgery Cost Comparison Calculator

Price Comparisons in India,US and UK for surgical procedures.

Medical Conditions

Septicemia

Hiatus Hernia

Tibia (Shinbone) Shaft Fractures

Tibia (Shinbone) Shaft Fractures

Peyronie´s Disease

Peyronie´s Disease

Diagnosis

X-Ray

Encyclopedia section of medindia gives a brief Overview of X-Ray

Computed Tomography

Computed Tomography

Computed Tomography (CT) scan is a type of medical examination that uses X-rays and computer processing to create sectional images of the body to provide more efficient results than X-rays.

Medical Treatment

Is Tonsillectomy a Safe Procedure?

Is Tonsillectomy a Safe Procedure?

Explore the safety of tonsillectomy, weighing risks and benefits. Learn recovery tips and alternatives for an informed healthcare decision.

Surgical Procedures

Gastroscopy

Skin Biopsy

Coronary Balloon Angioplasty

Coronary Balloon Angioplasty

Cosmetic Surgery and the Risk Factors

Cosmetic Surgery and the Risk Factors

Test Your Knowledge

Colon

Anesthesia

Test Your Knowledge on Medical Face Masks

Test Your Knowledge on Medical Face Masks

Cervical Cancer

Cervical Cancer

Multimedia

Inguinal Hernia Animation - Cause and Symptoms

Animation showing how hernia in the groin (inguinal) forms and the bothersome symptoms that ...

Bariatric Surgery - 3D Animation on Gastric Band Procedure

A 3D-Slide animation explaining the laparoscopic procedure called gastric band or lap band surgery ...

Bariatric Surgery - Gastric Bypass Procedure

Bariatric surgery gastric bypass (Roux-en Y) is a surgical procedure done to make the stomach ...

Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery

Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (CABG) is performed to restore the blood supply to areas of heart ...

Interstitial Cystitis / Painful Bladder Syndrome

Interstitial Cystitis / Painful Bladder Syndrome

DID you know that certain foods could worsen interstitial cystitis or the painful bladder ...

ORGAN DONATION

Why is organ donation regarded as crisis with a cure? Read more to find out. View slide show on ...

Tips to Live With an Overactive Bladder (OAB)

Tips to Live With an Overactive Bladder (OAB)

Have you stopped socializing because of a leaky bladder ?Here are some tips that will put you back ...

Urinary Stone Prevention - Dos & Don'ts

Urinary Stone Prevention - Dos & Don'ts

Tips to prevent urinary stone formation. Drink at least 6-8 glasses of water daily. Those living ...

Bladder Biopsy

Bladder biopsy is a procedure wherein a small piece of tissue is removed from the bladder for lab ...

Bladder Tumor

Bladder tumor is a type of cancer, usually a transitional cell carcinoma that affects the ...

Cystolitholapaxy

Learn more from this video on Endoscopic procedure undertaken by a Urologist for removal of small ...

Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery (RIRS)

Retrograde Intra-Renal Surgery is a procedure that is performed to remove the stone from ...

Drug Information

Pancuronium Bromide

Lidocaine and Prilocaine

Neomycin Topical

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