Category: surgery

How often do blood clots occur after surgery?

Blood clots after surgery, also known as thrombosis, occur when a clot forms within a blood vessel, frequently identified as Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT).

Posted in surgery; Posted 3 months ago by Andreas Obermair

Recovery Tips After a Hysterectomy: Navigating the Road to Healing

Undergoing a hysterectomy is a significant surgical procedure. Proper post-surgical care is essential for you to have a smooth recovery and a great long-term result.

Posted in hysterectomy, recovery, surgery; Comments 1 ; Posted 3 months ago by Andreas Obermair

Will having a hysterectomy send me into menopause?

A hysterectomy, a surgical procedure to remove the uterus, is a common treatment for various conditions such as fibroids, endometriosis, or gynaecological cancer.

Posted in surgery, menopause, hysterectomy; Comments 1 ; Posted 7 months ago by Andreas Obermair

Navigating the changes: Understanding surgical menopause

Menopause is often a natural biological process that marks the end of a woman's reproductive years, typically occurring in her late 40s or early 50s.

Posted in surgery; Posted 12 months ago by Andreas Obermair

Safeguarding your recovery: Minimising the risks of postoperative hysterectomy complications

Undergoing a hysterectomy is a significant surgical procedure that can bring about transformative changes in a woman's life.

Posted in surgery; Posted 12 months ago by Andreas Obermair

Smoking increases risk of complications after surgery

Smoking is associated with an increased risk of complications after surgery. Smoking has many negative effects on the body’s respiratory and cardiovascular systems, wound healing, and overall immune function, which...

Posted in surgery; Posted 16 months ago by Andreas Obermair

Why is my cervical cancer not suitable for surgery?

Surgery is a key treatment modality for various cancer types, including cervical cancer. However, sometimes patients expect surgery, whereas surgery is not in their best interest for various reasons.

Posted in cervical cancer, surgery; Tagged cervical cancer, surgery; Posted 17 months ago by Andreas Obermair

Preventing constipation after gynaecological surgery

Constipation is common and will affect many patients after gynaecological surgery. In some cases, it can get so severe that patients need to be readmitted to hospital after surgery to...

Posted in surgery, cancer recovery; Posted 2 years ago by Andreas Obermair

What surgery options are available for vaginal cancer?

Primary vaginal cancer is a rare form of cancer that starts in the vagina. Primary vaginal cancer is treated with either surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, or a combination of these treatments...

Posted in treatment, surgery, vaginal cancer; Comments 1 ; Posted 3 years ago by Andreas Obermair

What to expect after an ovarian cancer diagnosis

In Australia, over 1,500 women are newly diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year. Here’s what to expect after each stage of investigation and treatment.

Posted in ovarian cancer, surgery; Posted 3 years ago by Caitlin Horsham

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