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August 15, 2024
Mending the Breach: A Comprehensive Guide to Hernia
Table of Content Our bodies are intricate machines, designed to function in perfect harmony. However, unforeseen issues can disrupt this delicate balance, like the development of a hernia. A hernia occurs when an organ or tissue pushes through a weakness in the muscle or connective tissue that normally holds it in place. While Hernias Treatment…
August 15, 2024
Cost Considerations: A Practical Guide to Diagnostic Laparoscopy Expenses
Table of Content Diagnostic laparoscopy, a minimally invasive surgical procedure utilizing a small camera inserted through the abdomen, plays a vital role in diagnosing and evaluating various abdominal and pelvic conditions. While offering numerous advantages compared to traditional open surgery, understanding the associated costs is crucial for informed decision-making. This comprehensive guide delves deeper into…
July 26, 2024
The Train Travails
Mumbai locals…. Rightly known as the lifeline of this city of dreams. Mumbai will not be Mumbai if it were not for its local train network. For some, it’s a necessity and for others more privileged, it’s a choice. But no one can challenge the fact, that in this bustling city which is forever bursting…
July 25, 2024
Covid 19 related digestive issues
As the second wave of Covid19 pandemic rages throughout the country, there is a surge in associated digestive issues and the number of patients with these complaints is increasing manifold. Effect of prolonged lockdown: Healthy diet, regular exercise, good sleep and less stress are the four pillars for a healthy digestive system. Over the last…
July 25, 2024
Complication of gall stone disease
Mrs. Rekha Singh (name changed), a 55 years old housewife was having pain in her abdomen for many weeks. Pain and acidity would increase after meals and she was very uncomfortable. Due to the lockdown, she did some home remedies and kept on taking painkillers off and on. Finally, when the pain became unbearable, she…
July 24, 2024
A rare case of Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma of the appendix and small intestine
Acute appendicitis is a very common surgical problem that affects people in all age-groups. It commonly presents with pain in the right lower abdomen and may be accompanied with fever, vomiting, loss of appetite and diarrhoea or constipation. However, rarely appendix could be the site of a cancerous growth. Mr. Rajan (name changed) a 33…
About Dr Aparna Govil Bhasker
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
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