Thyroid Gland Removal
What is a thyroidectomy? A thyroidectomy is surgery to remove all or part of the thyroid gland.The thyroid gland is a small gland in the lower front of your neck. It takes iodine from the food you eat to make hormones. The hormones control the process of turning the food you eat into energy. When is it used? You may need to have part or all of your thyroid gland removed if: You have a lump in your thyroid gland that could be cancer....
Thyroglossal Duct & Cyst Removal
What is a thyroglossal duct cyst? A thyroglossal duct cyst is a neck mass or lump that develops from cells and tissues remaining after the formation of the thyroid gland during embryonic development. It is most commonly diagnosed in preschool-aged children or during mid-adolescence, and often appears after an upper respiratory infection when it enlarges and becomes painful. What causes a thyroglossal duct cyst? A thyroglossal duct...
Testicle Removal (Orchiectomy)
Orchiectomy is the removal of the testicles. The penis and the scrotum, the pouch of skin that holds the testicles, are left intact. An orchiectomy is done to stop most of the body’s production of testosterone, which prostate cancer usually needs in order to continue growing. What To Expect After Surgery Orchiectomy can be done as an outpatient procedure or with a short hospital stay. Regular activities are usually...
Testicle Fixation
What is it? From what you tell us and from what we have found, it looks as if your child’s testis is twisting round (undergoing torsion). The twisting nips the artery and veins (the pipes that give and drain blood respectively) of the testis and slows down or stops completely the blood flow to it. This gives pain and swelling of the testis. The testis may die if it is not operated on. In fact, the whole testis may not be...
Tendon Repair
Introduction Tendon repair of the hand is surgery to repair damaged or divided tendons. Most tendon damage is caused by cuts to the hands from glass or knives. What are tendons? Tendons are tough cords of tissue that connect muscles to bones. When you contract (tighten) a group of muscles, the attached tendons will pull on certain bones, allowing you to make a wide range of physical movements. There are two groups of tendons...
Stomach Cancer
Introduction Stomach cancer is when an abnormal groups of cells, known as a tumour, develops inside the stomach. It’s also know as gastric cancer. The initial symptoms of stomach cancer are vague and easy to mistake for other conditions. They include: Stomach ache Feeling very full after meals Indigestion and /or heartburn Symptoms of advanced stomach cancer can include: Blood in your stools, or black stools Loss of appetite Weight...
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 >>>
