Obesity is one of the most pressing health challenges in Pakistan, affecting nearly 1 in 4 adults, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). For many people, diets and exercise programs fail to provide lasting results. That’s where bariatric surgery comes in — a proven, life-changing procedure for those battling severe obesity. At South City…
When you’re struggling to conceive, the options can feel overwhelming. Should you begin with IUI, the simpler and less invasive approach? Or go straight to IVF, which is more advanced and offers higher success rates? For couples in Karachi, understanding IVF vs IUI is often the first step toward clarity. At South City Hospital, our…
When you hear the word “surgery,” do you imagine a long hospital stay, pain, and big scars? If so, you’re not alone. Many patients feel anxious at the thought of traditional surgery. But today, minimally invasive surgery (also called “keyhole surgery” or “laparoscopic surgery”) is changing what’s possible—and how fast you can get back to…
If your child’s heart is at stake, no detail is too small. Imagine hearing from your pediatrician, “We need to check your child’s heart.” In Karachi and across Pakistan, this moment fills many parents with anxiety, questions, and hope—sometimes all at once. You’re not alone: according to the American Heart Association, 1 in 100 children…
Interventional radiology (IR or VIR for Vascular and Interventional Radiology, also referred to as Surgical Radiology) is a medical sub-specialty of radiology that uses minimally invasive image-guided procedures to diagnose and treat diseases in nearly every organ system. The concept behind interventional radiology is to diagnose and treat patients using the least invasive techniques currently…
A Hysterosalpingography is a special X-ray using dye to look at the womb (uterus) and fallopian tubes. How to prepare?Your doctor may give you antibiotics to take before and after the test. This helps prevent infections. You may also be given medicines to take on the day of the procedure to help you relax. The…
Fluoroscopy is a procedure performed by a radiologist to view tissues and organs in motion. During the procedure, a continuous X-ray beam is emitted through the part of the body being examined. X-ray contrast agents, such as barium or iodine, are used to better visualize the internal organs or specific areas of the body. Types…
A Fistulogram is an x-ray procedure to view an abnormal passage (fistula) between two or more organs. It may include a passage from inside the body, to an opening on the skin. Contrast (once called x-ray dye) is used to identify the start of the fistula, its pathway, and what organs are involved. Preparation The…
A Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) is a procedure where fine tissue samples are taken for analysis from an area in the body using a fine needle. A Core Biopsy is a procedure where small core samples of tissue are taken for analysis from an area in the body. This procedure is performed by a radiologist…
Duplex ultrasound is a non-invasive option for the evaluation of arteries and the vascularity of organs. A duplex ultrasound can show blood flows to many parts of the body. It can also tell the caliber and reveal any blockages of major blood vessels. A duplex ultrasound can help diagnose an Abdominal aneurysm, Arterial occlusion, Blood…
