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Understanding The Causes Of Intestinal Obstruction

Intestinal obstruction involves a partial or complete blockage of the bowel that results in the failure of the intestinal contents to pass through. We do not realize the immense importance of the gut until it is obstructed. Intestines have a vital function to perform, which is transport of food from oral to aboral end and […]

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What Is Soft Tissue Sarcoma? How Do You Treat It?

The word sarcoma is derived from sarkoma meaning “fleshy substance” (Galen), “harmful tumor of the connective tissue” and was first recorded in 1804.

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Surgical Ethics-Video Lecture

In a series of video lectures for surgical students with the Facebook group- Learning General Surgery, Professor G Sivakumar would be teaching essential surgical topics that would come in handy when diagnosing and treating patients. In this video, Prof G Sivakumar talks in-depth about surgical ethics- what is expected and why it continues to be […]

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Soft Tissue Sarcoma- Clinical Evaluation & Current Concepts- Video Lecture

In a series of video lectures for surgical students with the Facebook group- Learning General Surgery, Professor G Sivakumar would be teaching essential surgical topics that would come in handy when diagnosing and treating patients. In this video, Prof G Sivakumar talks in-depth about soft tissue sarcoma- the clinical evaluation of the same with detailed […]

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Testicular Tumours- Video Lecture

In a series of video lectures for surgical students with the Facebook group- Learning General Surgery, Professor G Sivakumar would be teaching essential surgical topics that would come in handy when diagnosing and treating patients. In this video, Prof G Sivakumar talks in-depth about testicular tumours with detailed slides and presentation and what the surgeon […]

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Clinical Evaluation Of Thyroid Swellings- Video Lecture

In a series of video lectures for surgical students with the Facebook group- Learning General Surgery, Professor G Sivakumar would be teaching essential surgical topics that would come in handy hen diagnosing and treating patients. In the first of the video series, Prof G Sivakumar talks in-depth about the clinical evaluation of thyroid swellings with […]

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Elective Surgeries During Coronavirus- To Resume Or Halt?

An expert’s take on elective surgeries during the times of coronavirus. What’s the safe way out?

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Ā Is Constipation In Children Common in Summer?

The word constipation is derived from the Latin word ‘constipare’, meaning to crowd together. The term constipation includes a wide range of symptoms and signs. Studies have shown poor consumption of fluids as the second independent risk factor. These results support the observation that constipation is a ‘summer disease’ that may be treated by increasing […]

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Best Foods To Eat Before And After A Surgery

Diet is one aspect which causes a lot of anxiety in people young or old, rich or poor alike. When patients are slotted for surgery, this worries them all the moreā€¦ Doctors are often flooded with various questions about the type, periodicity, nutrient value of the food they should or should not take! Consultant Surgeon […]