Specialist Surgeon | Female Health Care | Cape Town Mediclinic
Information to help you feel informed and confident about your health journey.
June 25, 2025
A calm, reassuring guide on the immediate next steps after finding a breast lump, explaining the importance of professional consultation and what to expect during an evaluation...
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Address the common anxieties around colonoscopies. This guide explains the sedation process and the life-saving importance of the procedure for early cancer detection...
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Demystify the process. Explain the difference between a needle biopsy and an excision biopsy, what happens during the procedure, and how to prepare...
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A practical, helpful guide offering tips and tricks for making the bowel preparation process for a colonoscopy more manageable...
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Clearly explain the difference between the two main types of breast cancer surgery, the factors that influence the decision, and the goals of each procedure...
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A simple comparison of the two procedures. Explain what parts of the body each one examines and the symptoms that might lead a doctor to recommend one...
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Discuss the different types of hernias and explain the benefits of modern repair techniques, including laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery for a faster recovery...
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An educational post explaining this modern, minimally invasive technique for staging breast cancer and its benefits over a full axillary node clearance...
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Explain common gallbladder problems like gallstones and inflammation. Detail the symptoms and explain why a cholecystectomy is a common and effective solution...
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Explain what polyps are, why most are not cancerous, and why removing them (polypectomy) during an endoscopy is a crucial preventative measure...
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