Posts in general surgery
Preparing for Major Bowel Surgery – What to Expect?

In the hands of experienced and high-volume colorectal surgeon Dr Terence Chua, majority of bowel surgery is performed by minimally invasive techniques. However, at times, in situations where there is cancer invasion into other adjacent organs an open approach would be safer, and the safety factor would be of utmost importance in the surgical decision making.

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Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) – Robotic Surgery vs Laparoscopic Surgery

Minimally invasive surgery is a surgical approach where small incisions are used to perform an operation that would result in less damage to the body than with conventional or traditional open surgery. MIS is associated with less pain; shorter length of hospital stay and fewer complications.

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Can surgery for diverticulitis solve your abdominal pain?

In mild diverticulitis, diet and medication (antibiotics) are usually considered enough to settle irritation and promote healing. However, if you are one of the quarter of people who continually experience more severe recurrent symptoms, Queensland colorectal surgeon Dr Terence Chua explains why surgery for recurrent diverticulitis might be a better option.

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Should I have my breast implants removed?

Breast implant removal surgery, also known as breast explant surgery, is a procedure where silicone or saline implants are extracted from the breasts. General Surgeon Dr Terence Chua describes some of the benefits of breast implant removal to help you decide whether this surgery is right for you.

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