A lipomyelomeningocele is a birth defect that affects the backbone of children and occurs as a non-cancerous fatty mass that attaches to the spinal cord. Due to increased pressure exerted on the spinal cord, a lipomyelomeningocele may cause symptoms such as weakness...
Prostate cancer occurs in the prostate, the gland responsible for producing seminal fluid, located below the bladder in men. Symptoms, if present, may include difficulty urinating. Robotic Radical Prostatectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that uses...
Rectal cancer begins in the rectum, the lower part of the digestive tract and may cause symptoms such as a change in bowel habits (diarrhea, constipation), blood in stool, abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, fatigue, etc. Sphincter Preservation Surgery for...
A laparoscopic partial nephrectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure to remove renal tumours through small incisions while preserving the healthy part of the kidney. This method may be appropriate for patients who have been diagnosed with renal cell...
A lateral internal sphincterotomy is a surgical procedure used to repair an anal fissure. It helps to increase the blood flow to the affected area and thereby reduces the pressure inside the anus that can cause spasms. Sphincterotomy is the procedure of choice when...