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Arthroscopy (ahr-THROS-kuh-pee) is a procedure for diagnosing and treating joint problems. A surgeon inserts a narrow tube attached to a fiber-optic video camera through a small incision — about the size of a buttonhole. The view inside your joint is transmitted to a high-definition video monitor.

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Otolaryngology is a medical specialty focused on the ear, nose, and throat. Doctors who specialize in this area are called otorhinolaryngologists, otolaryngologists, head and neck surgeons, or ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat) surgeons. An ENT is qualified to treat both...

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https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/733/211942.html Lee Callakoppen:  BizCommunity, 7 January 2021 • Callakoppen is principal officer of Bonitas Medical Fund GLOBALLY, day surgery hospitals have changed the experience of patients by offering an alternative to...

Dear colleagues, doctors and stakeholders As we come towards the end of the year it is worth reflecting on the year gone by. 2020 has been a difficult year for many, our organisation included. We would thus like to extend a warm thank you to all of you who helped and...

Dr Johann de Wet – Advanced Vergelegen Surgical Centre Skin cancer is the most common cancer worldwide. It is typically divided into melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer. Non-melanoma skin cancer encompasses basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma...

Now might not be the best time to travel. However, cabin fever is reaching its peak as South Africans have been cooped up for months. And, says Johanna Read, wanderlust and family obligations can be powerful lures. Read specialises in responsible tourism and has...

Mohs surgery is a precise surgical technique with a near 100% cure rate recommended by international skin cancer guidelines and considered the gold standard when treating specific forms of skin cancer. The new unit is based at the Advanced Vergelegen...