{"id":145,"date":"2024-05-22T13:21:52","date_gmt":"2024-05-22T13:21:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drnaoseikuffour.co.za\/test\/?page_id=145"},"modified":"2024-05-23T11:32:17","modified_gmt":"2024-05-23T11:32:17","slug":"procedures","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/drnaoseikuffour.co.za\/test\/procedures\/","title":{"rendered":"Procedures"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"145\" class=\"elementor elementor-145\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57b2d8f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"57b2d8f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b40d78a elementor-cta--skin-cover elementor-cta--sequenced-animation elementor-animated-content elementor-bg-transform elementor-bg-transform-zoom-in elementor-widget elementor-widget-call-to-action\" data-id=\"b40d78a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"call-to-action.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/drnaoseikuffour.co.za\/test\/wp-content\/plugins\/elementor-pro\/assets\/css\/widget-call-to-action.min.css\">\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg elementor-bg\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/drnaoseikuffour.co.za\/test\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Medical-Procedures-1024x368.jpg);\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Medical-Procedures\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-cta__title elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item elementor-animated-item--grow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tProcedures\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1995a21 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1995a21\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e5cc6e0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"e5cc6e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! 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elementor - v3.21.0 - 20-05-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Medical Procedures<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-347c1ad e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"347c1ad\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8906790 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8906790\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Gastrointestinal Track surgeries<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33dde0b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"33dde0b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6dd03fe e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6dd03fe\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a950e0a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a950e0a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! 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elementor - v3.21.0 - 20-05-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>Gastrointestinal (GI) tract surgeries encompass a broad range of procedures aimed at treating conditions affecting the digestive system, including the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine (colon), rectum, and anus. Here are some common GI surgeries:<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5e30f1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c5e30f1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77fe067 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"77fe067\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Appendectomy<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2417ca e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e2417ca\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a7104a6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a7104a6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88fc575 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"88fc575\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Appendectomy is a surgical procedure performed to remove the appendix, a small pouch-like organ located at the junction of the small intestine and the large intestine (colon). Appendectomy is typically performed as an emergency surgery to treat acute appendicitis, an inflammation of the appendix that can lead to serious complications if left untreated.<\/p><p>Here&#8217;s an overview of the appendectomy procedure:<\/p><p>1. Diagnosis: Appendicitis is commonly diagnosed based on the patient&#8217;s symptoms, physical examination findings, and sometimes additional tests such as blood tests, urine tests, and imaging studies like ultrasound or CT scan.<\/p><p>2. Preparation: Before surgery, the patient may undergo preoperative evaluation and preparation, which may include fasting from food and liquids, receiving intravenous fluids, and administration of antibiotics to prevent infection.<\/p><p>3. Anesthesia: Appendectomy is typically performed under general anesthesia, which means the patient is asleep and pain-free during the procedure. In some cases, local or regional anesthesia may be used.<\/p><p>Appendectomy is generally a safe and effective procedure with a low risk of complications. However, as with any surgery, there are potential risks, including infection, bleeding, damage to nearby organs, and complications related to anesthesia. Patients should follow their healthcare provider&#8217;s instructions for postoperative care and attend follow-up appointments as recommended.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13c75aa e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"13c75aa\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ed8264 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1ed8264\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/drnaoseikuffour.co.za\/test\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/apendectomy-1024x984.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-149\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drnaoseikuffour.co.za\/test\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/apendectomy-1024x984.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/drnaoseikuffour.co.za\/test\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/apendectomy-300x288.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drnaoseikuffour.co.za\/test\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/apendectomy-768x738.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drnaoseikuffour.co.za\/test\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/apendectomy-1536x1476.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/drnaoseikuffour.co.za\/test\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/apendectomy.jpg 1693w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6da0bb1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6da0bb1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70e8db8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"70e8db8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Cholecystectomy<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fede20 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1fede20\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be6181a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"be6181a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-97cad9e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"97cad9e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/drnaoseikuffour.co.za\/test\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/cholecystectomy-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-153\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drnaoseikuffour.co.za\/test\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/cholecystectomy-1.jpg 540w, https:\/\/drnaoseikuffour.co.za\/test\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/cholecystectomy-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drnaoseikuffour.co.za\/test\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/cholecystectomy-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1863537 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1863537\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f5c954a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f5c954a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Cholecystectomy is a surgical procedure performed to remove the gallbladder. The gallbladder is a small organ located beneath the liver that stores bile, a digestive fluid produced by the liver. Cholecystectomy is most commonly performed to treat gallstones, which are hardened deposits of bile that can cause pain, inflammation, infection, and other complications.<\/p><p>Cholecystectomy is generally a safe and effective procedure with a low risk of complications. However, as with any surgery, there are potential risks, including bleeding, infection, injury to surrounding structures, and complications related to anesthesia. Patients should follow their healthcare provider&#8217;s instructions for postoperative care and attend follow-up appointments as recommended.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7c848a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d7c848a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc662dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fc662dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Hernia Repairs<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a9ec06 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1a9ec06\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ce8737 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5ce8737\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7eb796b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7eb796b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Hernia repair is a surgical procedure performed to correct a hernia, which occurs when an organ or fatty tissue protrudes through a weak spot or tear in the surrounding muscle or connective tissue. Hernias can develop in various areas of the body, but the most common types are inguinal hernias (in the groin), umbilical hernias (around the belly button), and incisional hernias (at the site of a previous surgical incision).<\/p><p>Hernia repair is generally a safe and effective procedure with a low risk of complications. However, as with any surgery, there are potential risks, including bleeding, infection, recurrence of the hernia, and complications related to anesthesia. Patients should follow their healthcare provider&#8217;s instructions for postoperative care and attend follow-up appointments as recommended.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f990d9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8f990d9\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b49dd7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1b49dd7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"651\" height=\"652\" src=\"https:\/\/drnaoseikuffour.co.za\/test\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Hernia-repairs-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-159\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drnaoseikuffour.co.za\/test\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Hernia-repairs-1.jpg 651w, https:\/\/drnaoseikuffour.co.za\/test\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Hernia-repairs-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drnaoseikuffour.co.za\/test\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Hernia-repairs-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 651px) 100vw, 651px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d96dd99 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d96dd99\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa65394 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fa65394\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Endoscopy<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-566688e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"566688e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6ffbad e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c6ffbad\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b73df2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9b73df2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"739\" height=\"612\" src=\"https:\/\/drnaoseikuffour.co.za\/test\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/endoscopy-final.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-164\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drnaoseikuffour.co.za\/test\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/endoscopy-final.jpg 739w, https:\/\/drnaoseikuffour.co.za\/test\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/endoscopy-final-300x248.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 739px) 100vw, 739px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2831397 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2831397\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44d7104 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"44d7104\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Endoscopy is a medical procedure used to examine the interior surfaces of the body, typically within the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, respiratory tract, or other hollow organs. It involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera attached to it, which allows doctors to visualize and diagnose various conditions without the need for open surgery.<\/p><p>Endoscopy is a valuable tool for diagnosing and treating a wide range of medical conditions affecting the digestive system, respiratory system, and other organs. It is generally safe and well-tolerated, with minimal risks and complications compared to traditional surgical procedures. However, as with any medical procedure, there are potential risks, including bleeding, perforation, infection, and adverse reactions to anesthesia or sedation. Patients should discuss any concerns or questions with their healthcare provider before undergoing an endoscopic procedure.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4104e8d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4104e8d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12a0c91 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"12a0c91\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Breast Surgery - Lumpectomy\/Mastectomy<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2076d7a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2076d7a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d328992 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d328992\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f6b000 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0f6b000\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Breast surgery encompasses several procedures aimed at treating conditions affecting the breast tissue, including lumpectomy and mastectomy. Both procedures are used in the management of breast cancer, but they differ in terms of the extent of tissue removal.<\/p><p>Both lumpectomy and mastectomy have their advantages and considerations, and the choice between them depends on factors such as the size and stage of the cancer, the location of the tumor, the patient&#8217;s preferences, and overall health. It&#8217;s essential for patients to discuss their options with their healthcare team to make informed decisions about their treatment plan.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-978618c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"978618c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf8d2b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"cf8d2b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"767\" height=\"671\" src=\"https:\/\/drnaoseikuffour.co.za\/test\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/breast-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-172\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drnaoseikuffour.co.za\/test\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/breast-1.jpg 767w, https:\/\/drnaoseikuffour.co.za\/test\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/breast-1-300x262.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, 767px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5344ec3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5344ec3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51d98b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"51d98b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Excision of Skin and Soft Tissue Lesions<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e952b1d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e952b1d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ddd93ac e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ddd93ac\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dda2c8c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"dda2c8c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"539\" height=\"316\" src=\"https:\/\/drnaoseikuffour.co.za\/test\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/skin-lesions-1-e1716387448551.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-177\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drnaoseikuffour.co.za\/test\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/skin-lesions-1-e1716387448551.jpg 539w, https:\/\/drnaoseikuffour.co.za\/test\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/skin-lesions-1-e1716387448551-300x176.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 539px) 100vw, 539px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-302ea60 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"302ea60\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fec0cfd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fec0cfd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Excision of skin and soft tissue lesions is a surgical procedure aimed at removing abnormal growths or masses located on or just below the skin surface. These lesions can include cysts, lipomas (benign fatty tumors), moles, skin tags, warts, and certain types of skin cancers. The excision procedure aims to completely remove the lesion while preserving the surrounding healthy tissue and minimizing scarring.<\/p><p>Excision of skin and soft tissue lesions is generally a safe and effective procedure with low risks of complications. However, as with any surgery, there are potential risks, including infection, bleeding, scarring, and recurrence of the lesion. Patients should discuss any concerns or questions with their healthcare provider before undergoing the procedure.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c24637 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3c24637\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2728566 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2728566\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Hepatic- Pancreatric and Binary (HPB)<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a589c1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7a589c1\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-996ab64 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"996ab64\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a32b89b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a32b89b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Hepatic, Pancreatic, and Biliary (HPB) refers to a medical specialty focused on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases related to the liver, pancreas, and biliary system (which includes the gallbladder and bile ducts). This specialty encompasses a wide range of conditions such as liver cirrhosis, pancreatic cancer, gallstones, and bile duct obstructions. Specialists in HPB medicine often work closely with surgeons, gastroenterologists, radiologists, and oncologists to provide comprehensive care for patients with these complex disorders.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2de0dd9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2de0dd9\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8087136 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8087136\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"304\" height=\"207\" src=\"https:\/\/drnaoseikuffour.co.za\/test\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/hep.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-185\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drnaoseikuffour.co.za\/test\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/hep.jpg 304w, https:\/\/drnaoseikuffour.co.za\/test\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/hep-300x204.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 304px) 100vw, 304px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8dcbd40 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8dcbd40\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43ecf7b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"43ecf7b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Limb Amputation<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ea0054 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6ea0054\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f58b34 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8f58b34\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f6efc56 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f6efc56\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"484\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/drnaoseikuffour.co.za\/test\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/limb-amputation-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-186\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drnaoseikuffour.co.za\/test\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/limb-amputation-1.jpg 484w, https:\/\/drnaoseikuffour.co.za\/test\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/limb-amputation-1-300x248.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 484px) 100vw, 484px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-979a30e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"979a30e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-731989a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"731989a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A\u00a0<em>limb may be amputated<\/em>\u00a0due to vascular disease, lower limb ischemia, peripheral arterial disease, and diabetes.\u00a0Below-the-knee amputation, is a transtibial amputation that involves removing the foot, ankle joint, distal tibia, fibula, and corresponding soft tissue structures. Lower extremity amputation serves as a life-saving procedure and trauma is the next leading cause of lower-extremity amputations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71eb8d6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"71eb8d6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-851ade7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"851ade7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Trauma Surgery<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7efc791 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7efc791\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a0b616 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4a0b616\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c99ba81 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c99ba81\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTrauma surgery is a surgical specialty dedicated to the treatment of injuries caused by accidents, violence, or other traumatic events. Trauma surgeons are skilled in the rapid assessment, resuscitation, and surgical management of critically injured patients. Their goal is to stabilize patients, control bleeding, repair damaged tissues, and prevent further complications. <br> <br> Trauma surgery often involves procedures such as emergency surgery, organ repair, orthopedic surgery, and neurosurgery, among others. 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