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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The treatment for kidney stones is determined by the nephrologist or urologist according to the characteristics of the stone and the degree of pain described by the person, and it may be recommended to take pain medications that facilitate the removal of the stone. In cases where the medicines are not enough and the stones […]
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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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Treatment for polycystic ovaries must be indicated by the doctor according to the symptoms presented by the woman, and the use of medication may be indicated to regulate the menstrual cycle, to reduce the concentration of male hormones circulating in the blood or to promote pregnancy. In more serious cases or when the woman does […]
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Obesity can be treated with diet, regular physical exercise or the use of medication prescribed by your doctor to help reduce appetite and binge eating. In some cases, bariatric surgery may also be indicated, as it reduces the absorption of food through the gastrointestinal tract, promoting weight loss. The main objective of these treatments is […]
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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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Surgery for urinary incontinence is indicated when other treatment options, such as physical therapy or medication, have not been effective in relieving involuntary urine loss. This surgery is performed by a urologist under local or epidural anesthesia and has an 80% chance of success, and can be performed by women or men, using different surgical […]
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