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What are the common operations performed at Samved Laparoscopy and Breast Division ? |
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| All LAPAROSCOPIC PROCEDURES |
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- Diagnostic
- Appendicectomy
- Cholecystectomy/Gall bladder removal
- Hernia-Inguinal
- Femoral
- Ventral
- Incisional
- Hiatus
- Gastro Intestinal surgery
- Gynaecaological procedures
- Bariatric/Obesity surgery
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- for Benign lumps
- for Cancer Breast-Breast Preservation(in early cases and young
females)
- Breast Removal
- for Feeding Problems
- for Cosmetic corrections
- Implants/Enlargement
- Reduction
- Lift
- Reconstruction(after removal)
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- Piles
- Fistula in Ano
- Abscess in Perianal area
- Cancer
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Common Questions on Breast Examination |
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- Most of the breast cancers are detected by women themselves
- If detected early the disease can be cured by early treatment
- It can save your life!
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| HOW OFTEN SHOULD IT BE DONE? |
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- Self examination
- Every month after the age of 20 years
- By a Doctor
- At 20-40 years of age – every 2 years
- At > 40 years of age – every years
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- If your are menstruating
- 3-4 days after periods are over
- If you are menopausal
- If hysterectomy has been done ( uterus has been removed)
- Ask your doctor the best time
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| WHAT SHOULD YOU LOOK FOR? |
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- Any change from your normal looks or feel
- Any dimpling, scar
- Any thickening or hard knot
- Any lump
- Nipple discharge
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| RISK FACTORS (FOR DEVELOPING BREAST CANCER) |
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- Being a woman
- Family history of breast cancer in a close relative ( mother, sister, daughter)
- Stating your period before the age of 12
- Having a late menopause after the age of 50
- Having no children or a child after the age of 30
- Being 40% or more over weight
- Not having breast fed your child
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| WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU FIND SOMETHING UNUSUAL? |
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- Do not get frightened or alarmed
- All lumps or hardenings are not cancerous
- Consult your doctor immediately
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| EARLY DETECTION OF BREAST CANCER INCLUDES: |
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- BSE –Breast Self Examination
- Mammography / Ultrasonography
- Regular Breast check up by a doctor
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Common Questions on Mammography |
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- It is a low – dose X –Ray of the Breast
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- It can detect cancers which cannot be felt by hand
- It can differentiate between benign (non-cancerous)
And malignant ( cancerous ) breast lumps
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- At 40-49 years of age – every 1-2 years as per the doctor’s advice
- At > 50 years of age – every year
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What are the facilities in the rooms at Samved Hospital ? |
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The hospital has various room categories: semi-special room; special non-AC room; AC rooms and Deluxe rooms.
The Deluxe rooms are large and have an extra bed for a relative to sleep; Fridge, Sony TV (with 60 channels); Geyser for hot water; Phone (incoming) and adequate furniture. All the rooms have services of a dietician and wholesome food is served as per the dietician’s orders. The hospital has a full canteen (small restaurant) and relatives can order food from this canteen (on payment). |
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What are the operating room equipments ? |
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| There are four OR’s in the hospital. The OR has central gas and suction, all monitors like Pulse oximetry, CO2 measurement; NIBP; respirators, Philips OR lights, Valleylab diathermy, Harmonic Scalpel, Endoscopes from Storz (Germany); The anesthesia machines are from DATEX OHMEDA, USA. All laparoscopic equipments and all open surgery equipments from Martin/Aesculap/Codman etc. |
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What are the ICU facilities ? |
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| Samved Hospital has state of the art Intensive Care Unit. There are three ventilators from Datex-Ohmeda and the cabins are very spacious and constantly monitored on a central station. The ICU nurses are specially qualified to look after critically ill patients and qualified doctors do the monitoring round the clock. For critical patients the ratio of one nurse to one patient is maintained. |
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What are the Imaging facilities at Samved ? |
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| Samved Hospital has the latest Imaging equipments like : Spiral CT (60 slice per minute); MRI; Isotope Scan; Digital X-Rays; Colour Dopplers; High resolution Sonography machines; mammography etc. |
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How can we know the cost of a surgery at Samved Hospital ? |
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You may send the details on E-mail on the following
address: drshefali@samvedlaparoscopy.com You will get a reply within 24 hours. |
