Diagnostic Staging Laparoscopy: When Is It Needed?
It’s a keyhole operation done under general anaesthesia. The surgeon makes a few small cuts in your belly, passes in a thin tube with a camera on the tip, and looks straight at your organs and the lining of the abdomen. Why bother? Because scans can miss tiny cancer...
Robotic Prostatectomy vs Open Surgery: Which Is Better?
In the first few weeks, usually yes. Robotic prostatectomy tends to mean less blood loss, a shorter hospital stay and an easier early recovery than open surgery. The picture changes once you look at what men worry about most. Cancer control, bladder control and...
Can Kidney Cancer Surgery Save the Kidney?
Yes, kidney cancer surgery can often save the kidney. The operation is called a partial nephrectomy, or kidney-sparing surgery. Instead of taking out the whole organ, the surgeon removes the tumour along with a thin rim of healthy tissue and leaves the rest of the...
How Long Do Radiation Therapy Side Effects Last?
It depends. On the effect, and on where you were treated. Most side effects start in week two or three. They fade within a few weeks of your last session, sometimes up to two months. Tiredness hangs around longer. A few effects don’t show up for months or years....