Definition and Overview A gynaecologic oncology consultation is an appointment with a gynaecologist who specializes in malignancies that originate or have spread to the female reproductive organs. Gynaecology is the...
Definition and Overview Hemipelvectomy is the surgical removal of half of the pelvis usually for the treatment of localized tumors and, rarely, for cancer that has metastasized to the area....
Definition and Overview Patients who have received treatment for gynaecologic cancer are required to make follow-ups with their gynaecologist and oncologist usually for surveillance or monitoring. Gynaecologic cancers refer to...
Definition and Overview Women of certain age require gynaecological care to ensure the health of their reproductive system. To receive the best care, they are typically scheduled for follow-up consultations...
Definition and Overview Hepatectomy is the surgical resection or the complete removal of the liver. While this procedure can also be performed to “harvest” healthy liver tissue, it is mostly...
Definition & Overview Heart transplant is an invasive surgical procedure performed to replace a diseased heart with a healthy donor heart to prolong the life of patients suffering from heart...
Definition and Overview Hysterectomy is a surgical procedure that removes the uterus. It can be complete (the entire uterus including the cervix is removed) or partial, where only the uterus...
Definition & Overview A non-biodegradable drug delivery implant is one of the many drug delivery systems used to efficiently administer medications. They are especially helpful for patients who require long-term...
Definition & Overview Many patients who undergo breast surgery, such as mastopexy and mastectomy, are worried about the cosmetic results of such procedures. As such, some of them opt to...
Definition and Overview Tissue expansion is a surgical technique whereby the body is made to grow additional tissues, such as skin or bone. It goes by the principle of controlled...