Gastroscopy

Gastroscopy is an endoscopic examination for identifying the causes of upper abdomen complaints. It is possible to diagnose peptic ulceration, detect the existence of tumour formations, take biopsies for tissue examinations and detect Helicobacter pylori colonization. The examination is performed by using a gastroscope (a flexible probe with optics at the tip and a working […]

Hernias

Hernias are one of the most common surgical pathologies. Hernia represents a protrusion of the peritoneum (hernia sac) through a defect in the abdominal wall (hernia orifice). Hernias are classified into inguinal, femoral, umbilical, anterior abdominal wall and incisional hernias depending upon the location and cause of the hernia (previous surgery, trauma, lifting of heavy […]

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Cholelithiasis is a very common upper gastrointestinal tract disease, which has many forms from asymptomatic gallstones to acute gangrenous-perforated cholecystitis. The abovementioned disease occurs in up to 11 % of male and up to 26% of female population. In case of 10-20% of the patients cholelithiasis is expressed as strong upper abdominal pain episodes occurring […]

Varicose veins

Varicose veins (varices) is a very common degenerative disease of the veins of the legs caused by hereditary weakness of the connective tissue and functional disorder of the valves of the communicating (perforator) veins (see Figure). Contributing factors to the development of varicose veins are work in standing or sitting position, pregnancy, and obesity. Varicose […]

Sclerotherapy

For many years sclerotherapy has been used to treat certain lower limb varicose forms – intradermal, reticular varicose and recently also bigger varices. All over the world different sclerosants varying in strength (concentration) and form (foam or liquid) are used with one aim – to cause a vein to stick together and close as a […]

Benign tumors

Removal of benign skin lesions (birthmarks) and subcutaneous tumors (lipomas, fibromas, neurinomas, etc.). Benign tumors occur slightly more often in males than in females – in the ratio 1.4: 1. After the operation a preparation can be sent for tissue examination, which determines the nature of the tumor. As a rule, such operations can be […]

Diastasis recti

Abdominal wall diastasis is caused by developmental disorder of the rectus abdominis muscle or a defect acquired during lifetime (in women it occurs most commonly after childbirth). The rectus abdominis muscle consists of two symmetrical parallel muscle bundles. In case of diastasis the muscle bundles are located too far from each other. It appears as […]

Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids (varices) are enlarged veins in the lower part of the rectum. The occurrence of rectum varices is connected with chronic diarrhea or constipation, sedentary work and pregnancy. Inherited weak vein walls are a predisposing factor. People who have enlarged rectum veins often have abnormally enlarged veins in legs also. This fact speaks of the […]