In lexical meaning; medical services are The act of taking necessary medical procedures to improve a person’s well-being. This may be done with some surgeries, the administering of medicine, or other alterations in a person’s lifestyle. These services are typically offered through a health care system made up of hospitals and physicians.
Health service systems that are safe, accessible, high quality for moving towards universal health centers. Medical service is responsible for providing health services for patients who decided to travel aboard with the aim of treatment.
Cancer Treatment
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is a type of prostate surgery done to relieve moderate to severe urinary symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate. During TURP, a combined visual…
A bladder tumor is a cancer of the bladder lining. It normally looks like a piece of red cauliflower growing off the wall of the bladder. The tumor has a…
Thyroid cancer begins in the thyroid gland, which is located in the front of the neck just below the larynx (voice box). Thyroid cancer starts when the cells in the…
Gastric cancer is cancer that starts in the stomach. Several different types of cancer can occur in the stomach. The most common type is called adenocarcinoma, which starts from one…
Stereotactic radiotherapy (SBRT) gives radiotherapy from many different angles around the body. The beams meet at the tumour. This means the tumour receives a high dose of radiation and the…
A rectal resection is the surgical removal of a portion of the rectum. Rectal resections repair damage to the rectum caused by diseases of the lower digestive tract, such as…
Radioiodine ablation is radiation therapy in which radioactive iodine is administered to destroy or ablate residual healthy thyroid tissue remaining after thyroidectomy. Radioiodine ablation also known as radioactive iodine is…
What is a prostatectomy? A prostatectomy is a surgical procedure for the partial or complete removal of the prostate. It may be performed to treat prostate cancer or benign prostatic…
Radiation therapy is frequently delivered with palliative intent. It can reduce pain, neurological dysfunction, bleeding, fungating wounds, nausea, vomiting, or obstructive symptoms. Painful bone metastases are the most common reason…
What is Optical Internal Urethrotomy? Optical Internal Urethrotomy is used to treat urethral strictures, a medical condition when the urethra (the tube that drains urine from the bladder) becomes narrow.…
Nephrectomy is a surgical procedure to remove all or part of a kidney. Nephrectomy malignant is the procedure used for tumors of the kidney (suspected to be cancerous), this usually…
Renal Calculi are stones found in the kidneys. Malign Renal Caluculus is the term used to describe worsening or even cancerous kidney stones. Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (removing stones from the kidney…
Lung cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the lungs. Your lungs are two spongy organs in your chest that take in oxygen when you inhale and release…
Prostate laser surgery is used to relieve moderate to severe urinary symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate — a condition known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). During prostate laser surgery,…
Prostate laser surgery is used to relieve moderate to severe urinary symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate — a condition known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). During prostate laser surgery,…
Intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) is a type of conformal radiotherapy. Conformal radiotherapy shapes the radiation beams to closely fit the area of the cancer. You can have IMRT on a…
Cardiac Surgery
A ventricular septal defect (VSD) is a defect in the ventricular septum, the wall dividing the left and right ventricles of the heart. The extent of the opening may vary…
Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) is a type of heart defect present at birth. Symptoms include episodes of bluish color to the skin. When affected babies cry or have a bowel…
PDA: Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a heart problem that occurs soon after birth in some babies. In PDA, abnormal blood flow occurs between two of the major arteries connected…
he pacemaker has two parts: the leads and a pulse generator. The pulse generator houses the battery and a tiny computer, and resides just under the skin of the chest.…
be confused with the heart’s natural pacemaker is a medical device that uses electrical impulses, delivered by electrodes contacting the heart muscles, to regulate the beating of the heart. The…
Open heart surgery is any surgery where the chest is opened and surgery is done on the heart muscle, valves, arteries, or other parts of the heart (such as the…
An implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) is a small battery-powered electrical impulse generator which is implanted in patients who are at risk of sudden cardiac death due to ventricular fibrillation and ventricular…
Heart valve surgery is used to repair or replace diseased heart valves. Blood that flows between different chambers of your heart must flow through a heart valve. Blood that flows…
Cardiac Electrophysiology (also referred to as clinical cardiac electrophysiology , Arrhythmia Services , or electrophysiology), is a branch of the medical specialty of clinical cardiology and is concerned with the…
Ebstein’s anomaly is a congenital heart defect in which the septal and posterior leaflets of the tricuspid valve are displaced towards the apex of the right ventricle of the heart.…
Double valve replacement surgery is better known as heart valve replacement surgery. It is performed to treat the heart by replacing a damaged valve with a healthy one.The valve replacement…
Heart valve repair involves surgery that corrects a defective heart valve. Heart valve replacement is an open-heart surgery in which a defective valve cannot be repaired so it is replaced…
Coronary artery bypass surgery, also known as coronary artery bypass graft (CABG, pronounced “cabbage”) surgery, and colloquially heart bypass or bypass surgery, is a surgical procedure to restore normal blood…
The carotid arteries provide the main blood supply to the brain. There carotid arteries are located on each side of your neck under the jawline. Carotid artery disease is a…
BT SHUNT : The Blalock–Taussig shunt (also referred to as a Blalock-Thomas-Taussig shunt) is a surgical procedure to give palliation to cyanotic heart defects which are common causes of blue…
An atrioventricular canal defect: is a problem in the part of the heart that connects the upper chambers (atria) to the lower chambers (ventricles). There are two types of atrioventricular…
Atrial septal defect (ASD) is a heart defect in which blood flows between the atria (upper chambers) of the heart. Some flow is a normal condition both pre-birth and immediately…
Septostomy: is a term describing several medical procedures. Most commonly it refers to a catheterization procedure done on the heart in very young children, often no more than a few…
To open up a coronary (heart) artery that is narrowed or blocked by plaque build-up (atherosclerosis), and to maintain that opening by permanently placing a metal stent within the heart…
Coronary angioplasty is a procedure used to open blocked or narrowed coronary (heart) arteries. The procedure improves blood flow to the heart muscle. Over time, a fatty substance called plaque…
A contrast angiogram is a diagnostic test that produces an X-ray movie of the blood vessels and the blood flowing through them. It is considered the “gold standard” test for…
An angiogram is an X-ray test that uses a special dye and camera (fluoroscopy) to take pictures of the blood flow in an artery (such as the aorta) or a…
Cosmetic Surgery
In the circulatory system, blood carrying oxygen from the lungs is normally pumped by the heart into the arteries at high pressure. The pressure allows the blood to make its…
A facelift, technically known as a rhytidectomy (literally, surgical removal of wrinkles), is a type of cosmetic surgery procedure used to give a more youthful appearance. It usually involves the…
Rhinoplasty is a surgery used to change the shape and size of the nose in order to which improves the overall appearance of a person's face by surgically altering the…
Otoplasty denotes the surgical and non-surgical procedures for correcting the deformities and defects of the external ear (pinna); and for reconstructing a missing ear, consequent to congenital conditions (e.g. microtia,…
Lip augmentation creates fuller, plumper lips and reduces fine wrinkles around the mouth. Lips may be injected with collagen or with fat transferred from another site in the patient's body.…
Hair transplantation is a surgical technique that involves moving individual hair follicles from one part of the body (the donor site) to bald or balding parts (the recipient site). It…
the skin care system is researched and developed by The International Dermal Institute. Known worldwide as the “professionals’ choice,” dermalogica is founded on the belief that good skin care is…
A chin augmentation is a surgical procedure to reshape or enhance the size of the chin. It may be done either by inserting an implant or by moving or reshaping…
A chemical peel is a body treatment technique used to improve and smooth the texture of the facial skin using a chemical solution that causes the dead skin to slough…
Cheek augmentation is a cosmetic surgical procedure that is intended to emphasize the cheeks on a person's face. To augment the cheeks, a plastic surgeon may place a solid implant…
In the past, imperfections on one’s body were either accepted and embraced or covered up with makeup. Today it seems that every other day a new procedure is made available…
Blepharoplasty is surgery to repair droopy eyelids by removing excess skin, muscle and fat. As you age, your eyelids stretch, and the muscles supporting them weaken. As a result, excess…
Dentistry
Laser Teeth Whitening is a cosmetic dental procedure performed in a dental office. Teeth appearance is an important part of smile and the way you look in general, that’s why…
the typical tray-based teeth whitening system (like those dispensed by dentists to their patients) involves the use of clear plastic trays (termed “custom” trays) that have been fabricated and adjusted…
BriteSmile has revolutionized tooth whitening with state-of-the-art technology that is safe and effective. BriteSmile is gentle. There’s no laser, no heat, and no scraping. whitening system uses only two simple…
The Zoom2 system is being marketed as an improved version of the original zoom light. The bleaching gel is now a calcium phosphate based gel. The makers of Zoom2 claim…
The Zoom Teeth Whitening System by Discus Dental Inc is one of the most popular teeth whitening systems available on the market today. In fact, it is the most widely…
A routine dental checkup every 6 months is mandatory for every individual, even if you brush your teeth twice daily with a flouride containing toothpaste & mouthwash. because most of…
Periodontal disease can be described as an inflammation or infection of the gums and bone that support the teeth. Bacterial plaque and its toxic by-products, plus calculus and roughened root…
A partial denture is a removable dental appliance that replaces multiple missing teeth. A removable partial denture or bridge usually consists of replacement teeth attached to a pink or gum-colored…
panoramic X-rays are an important tool for the dentist. This type of X-ray gives a broad overview of the entire mouth. This X-ray supplies information about the teeth, upper and…
Orthodontics, orthodontia, or orthodonture is the first specialty of dentistry that is concerned with the study and treatment of malocclusions (improper bites), which may be a result of tooth irregularity,…
Dental implants are metal posts or frames that are surgically positioned into the jawbone beneath gums. Because implants fuse to jawbone, they provide stable support for artificial teeth. Dentures and…
OPT (Full Mouth X-Ray) is a system that takes a panoramic overview of the complete set of teeth, which after that is transferred to a computer. On the computer screen…
Full dentures refer to full sets of teeth which are already connected with artificial gum tissue. Upper dentures are artificial teeth and gums, plus surrounding mouth tissue, that replace some…
Lucitone with Suction Cup Dentures is the best choice for patients with flat ridges. For patients with flat ridges, denture stability is no longer a huge challenge. Lucitone with Suction…
Endodontics is a science deals with the tooth pulp and the tissues surrounding the root of a tooth. Endodontists perform a variety of procedures including root canal therapy, endodontic retreatment,…
Dental Test & consultations is contain: Routine Dental Check-up In Depth Dental Check-up Full Mouth Dental X-Ray OPG Four Bitewing Dental X-Ray SS Crown in pedo patient Pulpotomy in pedo…
For many years Porcelain Crowns has been the most common tooth coloured crown provided in the UK. A combination of a very strong metal core surrounded by an outer layer…
All ceramic crowns may be made of porcelain, resins, or dental ceramic materials. They create an extremely natural-looking appearance and are typically used on front teeth. The tooth-colored ceramic material…
Infertility Treatment
Urethroplasty is a open surgical procedure for urethral reconstruction to treat urethral stricture. Urethroplasty can be performed by 2 methods; primary repair which involves complete excision of the narrowed part…
Surrogacy is an arrangement in which a woman carries and delivers a child for another couple or person. This woman may be the child’s genetic mother (called traditional surrogacy), or…
Reproductive health, as defined by the World Health Organization, is a state of physical, mental, and social well-being in all matters relating to the reproductive system at all stages of…
Ovarian cysts are small fluid-filled sacs that develop in a woman’s ovaries. Most cysts are harmless, but some may cause problems such as rupturing, bleeding, or pain; and surgery may…
An ovarian cyst is any collection of fluid, surrounded by a very thin wall, within an ovary. Any ovarian follicle that is larger than about two centimeters is termed an…
Laparoscopy is the most common procedure used to diagnose and remove mild to moderate endometriosis. Instead of using a large abdominal incision, the surgeon inserts a lighted viewing instrument called…
Assisted hatching is a relatively new technique used during certain IVF procedures. It is performed in order to help an embryo hatch out of its protective layering and implant into…
Egg donation is the process by which a woman provides one or several (usually 10-15) eggs (ova, oocytes) for purposes of assisted reproduction or biomedical research. For assisted reproduction purposes,…
In vitro fertilisation (IVF) is a process by which egg cells are fertilised by sperm outside the body: in vitro. IVF is a major treatment in infertility when other methods…
Hysteroscopy is an endoscopic procedure used to view the uterine cavity and treat conditions such as intrauterine adhesions, uterine fibroids (when inside the cavity), endometrial polyps, or uterine developmental abnormalities…
Female sexual arousal disorder (FSAD), commonly referred to as frigidity, is a disorder characterized by a persistent or recurrent inability to attain sexual arousal or to maintain arousal until the…
Neurosurgery
A lumbar disk replacement is a type of back or spine surgery. Your spine is made up of bones called vertebrae that are stacked on top of each other. Disks…
The Coflex implant is designed to help the spine re-stabilize after decompression surgery by functioning as a spacer within the spinal canal. Decompression surgery is performed to release pressure on…
People with brain tumors have several treatment options. Depending on the tumor type and stage, patients may be treated with surgery, radiation therapy, or chemotherapy. Some patients receive a combination…
Artificial Disc Replacement (ADR), or Total Disc Replacement (TDR), is a type of arthroplasty. It is a surgical procedure in which degenerated intervertebral discs in the spinal column are replaced…
Arthrodesis, also known as artificial ankylosis or syndesis, is the artificial induction of joint ossification between two bones via surgery. This is done to relieve intractable pain in a joint…
Ophthalmology
Vitreoretinal surgery does not refer to one specific type of surgery. It refers to any surgical procedure that treats eye problems involving the retina, macula, and vitreous fluid. These vision…
Epiretinal membranes (ERM), also called macular pucker and cellophane maculopathy, are a common finding in patients by eye care specialists. As you would expect from the name, these are membranes…
Vitrectomy is a microsurgical procedure in which specialized instruments and techniques are used to repair retinal disorders, many of which were previously considered inoperable. The initial step in this procedure…
Eye muscle surgery, or “strabismus surgery”, involves either increasing or decreasing the tension of the small muscles on the surface of the eye. These muscles move the eye in all…
Long-term assessment of eyes in which silicone oil injection had been used in the treatment of retinal detachment with massive preretinal retraction was undertaken in 92 consecutive patients. While a…
The cornea and lens focus light onto the retina, the transparent, light-sensitive membrane on the inner surface of the back of the eye. The central area of the retina, called…
A refractive error is a very common eye disorder. It occurs when the eye cannot clearly focus the images from the outside world. The result of refractive errors is blurred…
Ptosis is a (drooping) of the upper or lower eyelid. The drooping may be worse after being awake longer, when the individual’s muscles are tired. This condition is sometimes called…
The haziness of clear transparent lens in the eye is known as cataract. The cause for this is still unknown. However some causes are: Old age : Most important factor.…
LASIK or Lasik (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is a type of refractive surgery for correcting myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. LASIK is performed by ophthalmologists using a laser. LASIK is similar…
LASIK or Lasik (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is a type of refractive surgery for correcting myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. LASIK is performed by ophthalmologists using a laser. LASIK is similar…
IntraLASIK, also known as Femto-LASIK or All-Laser LASIK, is a form of refractive eye surgery similar to LASIK that creates a corneal flap with a femtosecond laser microkeratome rather than…
Hyperopia also known as farsightedness is a condition in which a person has difficulty focusing on close objects. The eye is shorter than normal; the light rays diverge before reaching…
Glaucoma is a GROUP of disorders. What they all have in common is an increase in the pressure inside the eye. When the pressure is too high, damage occurs to…
Eye surgery, also known as ocular surgery, is surgery performed on the eye or its adnexa, typically by an ophthalmologist. The eye is a very fragile organ, and requires extreme…
Do you know what causes the most blindness in U.S. adults? It is an eye problem caused by diabetes, called diabetic retinopathy. Your retina is the light-sensitive tissue at the…
Detached retina occurs when the retina becomes separated from its underlying supportive tissue. The retina sends visual images to the brain through the optic nerve. When detachment or dislocation occurs,…
Conjunctivoplasty is a relatively new procedure done to correct conjunctival chalasis, which is redundant conjunctiva which moves around on the eye with lid movement that causes tearing, pain or discomfort…
Cataract surgery is the removal of the natural lens of the eye (also called “crystalline lens”) that has developed an opacification, which is referred to as a cataract. Metabolic changes…
pterygium excision and conjunctival limbal allograft The name pterygium is derived from the Greek word meaning wing, which describes its typical shape, extending from the scleral side on to the…
A scleral buckle is one of several ophthalmologic procedures that can be used to repair a retinal detachment. Retinal detachments are usually caused by retinal tears, and a scleral buckle…
Vitrectomy is a surgery to remove some or all of the vitreous humor from the eye. Anterior vitrectomy entails removing small portions of the vitreous from the front structures of…
Orthopedics
The knee-disarticulation prosthesis is very similar to the above-knee prosthesis, except for the lower part of the socket and the knee mechanism. Before the introduction of the present day polycentric…
Tendon repair refers to the surgical repair of damaged or torn tendons, which are cord-like structures made of strong fibrous connective tissue that connect muscles to bones. The shoulder, elbow,…
Sports injuries are injuries that occur to athletes participating in sporting events. In many cases, these types of injuries are due to overuse of a part of the body when…
Joint replacement involves surgery to replace the ends of bones in a damaged joint. This surgery creates new joint surfaces. In shoulder replacement surgery, doctors replace the ends of the…
a- PARTIAL SHOULDER ENDOPROSTHESIS A shoulder endoprosthesis is based on the human shoulder joint. Just like natural shoulder joints, it too comprises a glenoid cup and a humeral head which…
Shoulder arthroscopy is surgery that uses a tiny camera called an arthroscope to examine or repair the tissues inside or around shoulder joint. The arthroscope is inserted through a small…
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a cruciate ligament which is one of the four major ligaments of the human knee. In the quadruped stifle (analogous to the knee), based…
Ilizarov surgery, developed by Gavriel Ilizarov, a Russian orthopedic surgeon, in 1951, is the oldest and most common method of distraction osteogenesis.some new methods have a much lower rate of…
Knee arthroscopy is surgery that is done to check for problems, using a tiny camera to see inside knee. Other medical instruments may also be inserted to repair knee. You…
Hip revision surgery is performed to repair an artificial hip joint (prosthesis) that has been damaged over time due to an infection, or due to normal wear and tear of…
Revision total hip replacement is performed when the original primary total hip replacement has worn out or loosened in the bone. Revisions are also carried out if the primary hip…
Hip disarticulation is the surgical removal of the entire lower limb at hip level. Transpelvic amputation is the removal of the entire lower limb, plus part of the pelvic bones.…
Hip arthroscopy is performed through small incisions using a camera to visualize the inside of a joint. Through several small incisions (about 1 centimeter each) your surgeon will insert a…
Hemiarthroplasty is a surgical technique that may be used to replace a part of a joint with an artificial implant. It is usually performed in case of a hip fracture,…
The elbow joint is a hinged joint where the upper arm bone (humerus) meets the two forearm bones (ulna and radius). The main stabilizing structure of the elbow joint is…
The spinal disc is a soft cushion that sits between each vertabrae of the spine. This spinal disc becomes more rigid with age. In a young individual, the disc is…
A slipped disc, also called a prolapsed or herniated disc, occurs when one of the discs of the spine is ruptured (splits) and the gel inside leaks out. This causes…
The Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) offers a bone conserving, less invasive alternative to Total Hip Replacement, with the potential for higher levels of patient activity. The BHR system has allowed…
A prosthesis is a device that is designed to replace, as much as possible, the function or appearance of a missing limb or body part. An orthosis is a device…
Ankle replacement is surgery to replace the damaged parts of the three bones that make up the ankle joint. Artificial joint parts (prosthetics) are used to replace bones. Ankle replacement…
Ankle arthroscopy involves using very small incisions to gain access into the ankle joint. Each incision is less than 1cm and usually two incisions are required. The ankle joint is…
Above-elbow prostheses are designed for a patient who has sustained an amputation through their upper arm. A prosthetic elbow joint is used in these devices. If chosen properly, the parts…
Orthopedic surgery is surgery performed by a medical specialist, such as an orthopedist or orthopedic surgeon, trained to deal with problems that develop in the bones, joints, and ligaments of…
Traditional Medicine
The term spa is associated with water treatment which is also known as balneotherapy. Spa towns or spa resorts (including hot springs resorts) typically offer various health treatments. The belief…
Herbal therapy is a broad term used to refer to any type of healthcare treatment using fresh or dried herbs. The use of herbs may take the form of supplements,…
Bloodletting is the withdrawal of often considerable quantities of blood from a patient to cure or prevent illness and disease. Bloodletting was based on an ancient system of medicine in…
Weight Loss
The Mini-Gastric Bypass ( MGB ) procedure is a short, simple, successful and inexpensive technique in weight loss surgery. The operation usually takes less than an hour and the hospital…
The idea behind the operation is to create a small pouch in the upper part of the stomach with a controlled and adjustable stoma, without stapling, thus limiting food intake.…
Gastric sleeve surgery, or gastric sleeve resection, is one of the newer types of bariatric surgery. This surgery can also be referred to as sleeve gastrectomy, vertical sleeve gastrectomy, tube…
Gastric bypass procedures (GBP) are any of a group of similar operations that first divides the stomach into a small upper pouch and a much larger lower “remnant” pouch and…
Gastric balloon is a reversible, incision free weight loss procedure. Also called the intragastric balloon.The concept is simple. A deflated soft silicone gastric balloon is inserted into the stomach via…
The Duodenal Switch (DS) procedure, also known as Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch (BPD-DS) or Gastric Reduction Duodenal Switch (GRDS), is a weight loss surgery procedure that is composed of…
