A hernia is usually noticed as a lump. It appears when a portion of the tissue that lines the abdominal cavity (peritoneum) breaks through a weakened area of the abdominal wall. How does a hernia present?A hernia usually presents as a lump which sometimes can be painful. However, it more commonly presents as a painless…
Our comprehensive rapid diagnostic Breast care service includes: Breast screening and assessment of abnormalitiesBreast screening incorporates clinical assessment and examination by an experienced consultant breast surgeon, plus mammography and ultrasound imaging. Fine-Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) or Core Biopsy can also be undertaken by the consultant. Localization and surgical excision are also available, if necessary. Symptomatic…
The South City Hospital Breast Clinic provides the highest professional standards of dedicated breast care within a friendly and reassuring environment. People visit the breast clinic for a variety of reasons, most commonly because they have discovered a lump, experienced some kind of discharge, or some other abnormality. Discovering a breast lump is frightening—yet 90%…
In this procedure, the gallbladder is taken out using the laparoscope as the tool, whereas conventional surgery requires a laparotomy (cutting the abdominal wall to get inside). The laparoscope has become a sophisticated surgical instrument and it relies on gaining access inside the abdomen via thin 5mm and 10mm tubes (trocars). Vision is provided by…
General Surgery at South City Hospital consists of dedicated and trained medical professionals who offer a wide range of surgical services. Laparoscopic Surgery: The team consists of: Dr. Mumtaz MaherFRCSHead of Surgery Clinic:Monday, Wednesday, and FridayTiming:4 pm to 6 pm Appointments:(+92)344 2589687 (Babar)
According to Dr. Mumtaz Maher, there are five stages of Living with Obesity AcceptanceObesity is a chronic illness/disease Denial that obesity may be a real problem or may have serious consequences. A normal response to this state is not to want to know about it. Eg: Not wanting to do something about it. Don’t listen to advice….
Not everyone who wants the surgery can be operated on. Our suitability criteria include: Recommended age limits: 18 to 60 yearsAbsence of severe psychological disorder and alcohol abuseWeight: around 190kgBMI: Over 30 First, we calculate your Body Mass Index or BMIThe concept is BMI is used to determine the degree of obesity. It is a…
Testicular Biopsy & Semen Freezing A testicular biopsy (extraction of cells for a test) is often prepared to assess whether any sperm are present within the testes in cases of Azoospermia, the medical condition of a man not having any measurable level of sperm in his semen. It is a surgical procedure in which we…
Frozen Embryo Transfer If you have already signed up for ICSI, we are likely to save and freeze any healthy embryos which are left over from the first cycle of treatment. These frozen embryos can then be retrieved for another treatment if you choose to return. The advantage is that when we freeze them, you…
Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) ICSI is a procedure in which a single sperm is inserted directly into the egg, instead of fertilizing the egg the normal way. If it fertilizes, this embryo is then transferred into the uterus with the intention of the woman becoming pregnant. The ICSI procedure has been developed over the last…
