Hernias are common in people. It occurs when an organ or tissue pushes through…
It is termed “femoral hernia” when the tissue pushes through a gap in the…
Hernias cause discomfort and often need surgery to fix the problem permanently. Among the…
Surgery for achalasia cardia requires patience, care, and proper nutrition to ensure successful healing….
Achalasia cardia is a condition that affects the food-pipe or esophagus. It makes it hard…
An adrenalectomy is a surgical procedure to remove one or both adrenal glands. These…
An incisional hernia is a type of hernia that occurs at the site of a previous…
A ventral hernia happens when an internal organ squeezes through a weak spot in…
Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker is a Laparoscopic & Bariatric Surgeon with experience of over 15 years. She is an alumnus of Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sewagram. Incidentally, she was the first lady in more than 20 years to take up surgery as a specialization in her institute. Women in surgery constitute less than 5% of the total number of surgeons in India and have to face a lot of prejudices. However, she considers herself to be blessed to have been trained by the best teachers and most supportive colleagues… Read more