Because of the nature of what we eat many of us develop stones in the gallbladder. It’s interesting to know that most gallbladder stones give no pain. However, sometimes the stone in the gallbladder can be stuck in its neck, giving severe abdominal pain with nausea and vomiting. Even a single attack qualifies you to have the operation. Read more on the SAGES Website. Or click here to watch another video to learn more.
Approximately 600,000 hernia repair operations are performed annually in the United States. Many are performed by the conventional “open” method. Some inguinal hernia repairs are performed using a small telescope known as a laparoscope. If your surgeon has recommended a laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair, this brochure can help you understand what a hernia is and about the treatment. Read more on groin hernias on the SAGES Website or ventral hernias on the SAGES Website. For a detailed video on Laproscopic Ventral hernia Surgery, click here.
Colonoscopy is a procedure that enables your surgeon to examine the lining of the rectum and colon. It is typically performed in the hospital or an endoscopic procedure room. A soft, bendable tube about the thickness of the index finger is gently inserted into the anus and advanced into the rectum and the colon. Read more on the SAGES Website. Or click here to watch another video to learn more.
Breast cancer has become very common in today’s world. Whether you felt a new breast lump or whether this is a radiologic biopsy-proven cancer, my office will guide you through the steps of treatment – be it surgery, radiation and/or chemotherapy. Read more on the Cancer Care Ontario Website or the Canadian Cancer Society Website. Or, you can watch videos on Breast Biopsy, Mammography, Staging, Treatment, Types of Surgery, and Chemotheraphy.
The type of surgery for colon cancer and the amount of colon removed depends on the stage and location of the tumour. Read more on the Cancer Care Ontario Website or the Canadian Cancer Society Website. Read about Laproscopic colon cancer surgery on the SAGES Website.
Dr. Botros specializes in emergency surgery for acute abdominal pain such as acute appendicitis, acute cholecystitis, acute diverticulitis, small and large bowel obstruction, emergency hernia surgery, etc.
All appointments must be booked through your family doctor. A refereal letter accompanied by all pertients documents must be faxed to our office in order to book an appointment with Dr. Botros.
Dr. Yasser Botros, FRSC (C)
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