Spleen Removal (Splenectomy)
What is a splenectomy? A splenectomy refers to taking out the spleen in surgery. Removing part of the spleen is called a partial splenectomy. Removing all of the spleen is called a total splenectomy. What is a spleen? The spleen is an organ that is located on the upper left side of the abdomen. About the size of a fist, the spleen is important because it helps fight infection in the body by filtering the blood. Another function is the...
Sentinel Node Biopsy
A sentinel lymph node biopsy is a surgery that takes out lymph node tissue to look for cancer. A sentinel node biopsy is used to see if a known cancer has spread from the original cancer site. A sentinel node biopsy may be done instead of a more extensive surgery called lymph node dissection. But if cancer is found in the sentinel lymph node at the time of surgery, more surgery may be needed to remove additional lymph nodes. The...
Sebaceous Cyst Removal
Sebaceous cysts (epidermal cysts) may be a foreign term to you, but many women have indeed experienced them — perhaps without really knowing what they were at the time. Sebaceous cysts are small lumps or bumps just under the skin. To be more specific, they are closed sacs that contain keratin — a “pasty” or “cheesy” looking protein that often has a foul odor. Although they are usually found on the face, neck,...
Salivary Gland Tumor Removal
A parotidectomy is a surgery to remove a portion or entirety of the parotid gland. Hundreds of surgeries, called parotidectomies, are performed each year to remove benign (non-cancerous) or cancerous parotid tumors. These tumors can develop in the various cells of the salivary glands when the body’s normal regulating mechanisms are not functioning correctly. WHAT ARE SALIVARY GLANDS AND SALIVARY GLAND TUMORS? The salivary glands...
Rectal Cancer (Bowel Cancer)
Introduction Bowel cancer is a general term for cancer that begins in the large bowel. Depending on where the cancer starts, bowel cancer is sometimes called colon cancer or rectal cancer. Symptoms of bowel cancer include blood in your stools (faeces), an unexplained change in your bowel habits, such as prolonged diarrhoea or constipation, and unexplained weight loss. Cancer can sometimes start in the small bowel (small intestine),...
Pilonidal Sinus Removal
Introduction A pilonidal sinus is a small hole or “tunnel” in the skin. It usually develops at the top of the cleft of the buttocks, where the buttocks separate. Most people associate the word sinus with the nose, but sinuses can occur anywhere in the body. Sinus is simply a medical term for channel or cavity. A pilonidal sinus can become infected by bacteria, causing pain and swelling. A pus-filled abscess can then...
About Me
Dr. Bimal Shah is the senior most General & Laparoscopic surgeon in Mira – Bhayandar with largest series of operations. He also consults at Borivali – Dahisar. He believes in ethical practice & is available at only trust hospitals. He passed out from KEM hospital, Mumbai in 1993 and was a lecturer training newer surgeons & medical students till 1998. View biodata >>>
