Surgery to remove the saphenous vein, or saphenectomy, is a surgery indicated for the treatment of varicose veins when there is excessive dilation of the saphenous vein, or when this vein no longer works as it should to return blood from the legs to the heart. , for example. The saphenous vein is a large […]
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Surgery for varicose veins is used when other forms of non-invasive treatment, such as diet or the use of compression stockings, for example, have failed to eliminate or disguise the varicose veins, which continue to cause discomfort and aesthetic changes to the legs. There are several types of surgery to remove varicose veins from the […]
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Surgery for gastroesophageal reflux is indicated when treatment with medication and dietary care does not bring results, and complications such as ulcers or the development of Barrett’s esophagus begin to appear, for example. Surgery for reflux can be performed using different techniques, the most common being laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication, in which the doctor creates an […]
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Gallbladder surgery is mainly indicated in the case of gallstones, and its main objective is to remove the gallbladder, requiring general anesthesia to do so. Gallbladder surgery, also called cholecystectomy, is most often performed on a scheduled basis and can also be performed urgently, especially when there are associated symptoms, such as colic and intense […]
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Surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome is indicated in cases where treatment with medications, immobilizers and physiotherapy do not improve symptoms or when there is significant compression on the nerve. This surgery aims to release the median nerve that is being pressed in the wrist region, relieving the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome, such as tingling […]
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Surgery for kidney stones is indicated in cases of stones larger than 6 mm, severe pain that does not improve with the use of medication or obstruction of the passage of urine. The type of surgery depends on the size, location of the stones and the severity of the symptoms, and can be performed with […]
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Recovery after bariatric surgery can take between 6 months and 1 year, and it is possible to lose between 10% and 40% of your initial weight during this period, being faster in the first months of recovery. In the first few days after bariatric surgery, recovery takes place in the hospital under the supervision of […]
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O sleeve Gastric surgery is a type of bariatric surgery that is done with the aim of treating obesity. The surgery, also known as sleeve gastrectomy, involves removing the left part of the stomach, which reduces its capacity to store food and can lead to a loss of up to 40% of initial weight. Bariatric […]
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Myopia surgery is normally performed on people with stabilized myopia and who do not have other more serious eye problems, such as cataracts, glaucoma or dry eye, for example. Therefore, the best candidates for this type of surgery are generally young adults over the age of 18. Although there are different surgical techniques, the most […]
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Refractive surgery is indicated to treat vision problems such as myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism or presbyopia, allowing vision to be corrected or improved. There are several types of refractive surgery, the most common of which is Lasik surgery, indicated for myopia, astigmatism or hyperopia, and which consists of using a laser to modify the curvature of […]
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