Trigeminal neuralgia is a disorder that causes agonising pain on one side of the patient’s face. The trigeminal nerve is affected by this condition (the nerve that transmits sensations from the face to the brain). Radiofrequency Ablation is a surgical procedure...
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a rare and serious disorder that can cause blood clots to form in small blood vessels throughout the body. This can lead to a reduction in the number of platelets in the blood (thrombocytopenia). Therapeutic plasma exchange...
Fasciotomy is a surgical procedure in which the fascia, a layer of connective tissue that surrounds muscles and other structures, is cut to relieve tension and pressure. In fasciotomy, the surgeon will make an incision in the skin and fascia to release the pressure,...
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is a type of bariatric surgery used to treat obesity. It is a minimally invasive procedure in which a large portion of the stomach is removed, leaving a narrow tube, or “sleeve,” in its place. This limits the amount of...
A laparotomy and presacral tumour excision is a surgical procedure used to remove a tumour from the presacral area, which is located between the rectum and the sacrum. This procedure is typically performed when a tumour is discovered in this area and is causing...