Depth perception in key-hole surgery
When Phillipe Bozzini first designed and used his Lichtleiter in 1803 to peer into the human body, the medical world unwittingly became reliant on observing...
Surgery
The Surgery section showcases a range of topics centered on surgical techniques, innovations, and best practices. The section highlights groundbreaking advancements such as bionic limb research, major clinical trials in kidney transplant practice, and developing surgical simulation technologies. Additionally, it addresses the social and educational aspects of surgery, like training doctors in challenging environments and discussing the legalities of cosmetic surgery negligence.
Robotic Prostatectomy – The Gold Standard
In my view, robotic surgery is superior to an open radical prostatectomy. For one thing, you get a much better view of the pelvis with...
Why children should be given diet and exercise tips, NOT surgery
Obesity generally takes years to develop and hence is usually a disease of the middle-aged. Children do, of course, become obese, but any child with...
Why Bariatric Surgery should be offered to obese adolescents
It might seem bizarre but I have to fight battles to treat my patients. Yes of course I am fighting for NHS funding like so...
Vitamin D: A lifesaver for pre-surgery patients
An advance in survival of surgical patients is coming from a better understanding of vitamin D. Many doctors have been sceptical, but the benefits of...
Working in Aleppo
When Abdel Malek was brought into the emergency room in Aleppo in September 2014, his lower left leg was so badly damaged by fragments from...
