Surgery

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On the following pages you will find useful information about operations, postoperative complications and anesthesia.

Operations on the heart

Heart operations are usually major operations that require the chest to be opened. You can find a lot of information about heart surgery at:

  • Pacemaker
  • Heart bypass
  • Artificial heart valves

Operations on the abdominal organs

Some diseases of the abdominal organs require surgical therapy. You can find more information on the topic here:

  • Liver resection
  • Intestinal obstruction
  • Rupture of the spleen
  • Appendicitis
  • Umbilical hernia
  • Inguinal hernia

Operations on the vessels

If there are changes in the small or large vessels, an operation may be necessary. Please read our pages:

  • Varicose veins
  • Aortic tear
  • hemorrhoids

Operations on the hand and arm

In the field of orthopedics, too, there are some clinical pictures that can be treated surgically. Read more about operations on the hand and arm on our website:

  • Carpal tunnel syndrome surgery
  • Surgery for a shoulder dislocation

Operations on the leg and foot

Orthopedic sports injuries that have to be treated surgically are particularly common in the legs. However, there are also age-related processes that can be corrected through surgery. Further information can be found on our pages:

  • Hip prosthesis
  • Operation of a torn meniscus
  • Operation of a posterior cruciate ligament tear
  • Operation of an anterior cruciate ligament tear
  • Operation of an Achilles tendon tear

Operations on the spine

Changes in the area of ​​the spine can e.g. quickly cause discomfort by pinching nerves. Therefore, surgery is necessary in some cases. For more information read our pages:

  • Surgery for a herniated disc
  • Surgery for spinal stenosis
  • Surgery for scoliosis

Organ transplant

If the function of an organ cannot be restored, an organ transplant can be carried out if possible. A suitable donor must be found for this so that a rejection reaction can be avoided. Further information on this topic can be found at:

  • transplantation
  • Heart transplant
  • Liver transplant
  • Lung transplant
  • Rejection reaction

Operations in ophthalmology

Some changes and diseases of the eye can also be treated surgically. Find out more about this topic on our website:

  • Eye surgery
  • Cataract surgery
  • Glaucoma surgery
  • Retinal detachment
  • Corneal transplant

Operations in gynecology

Operations in gynecology can be carried out at the request of the woman or in the event of illnesses or complications. Please read our pages:

  • Caesarean section
  • Operations on the uterus
  • Remove ovaries
  • Surgery for breast cancer

Cosmetic surgery

In cosmetic surgery, the patient's appearance is changed at their request. However, there are also medical indications that justify an operation from the field of plastic surgery. You can find a lot of information on this topic on our pages:

  • plastic surgery
  • Big ears
  • Breast augmentation
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Suck off fat

Anesthesia during an operation

Anesthesia is an important part of an operation, because it enables the body to go to sleep and to switch off the sensation of pain. You can find a lot of information on our website:

  • anesthesia
  • general anesthetic
  • Local anesthesia
  • Risks of anesthesia

Post-operative complications

Some post-operative complications can occur after surgery. These can occur a few days to a few weeks after the operation. Please read our pages:

  • post-operative pain
  • postoperative depression
  • postoperative anemia