Patient guides
Clear explanations from a surgeon
Written answers to the questions that come up most often in clinic. There is no generic text written for search engines here — only the subjects patients actually ask about, where the answer affects a surgical decision or the preparation for one.
Preparing for surgery
Which tests are done before planned surgery, how medicines are adjusted, what fasting means and what to expect on the day.
ReadBreast self-examination
How to examine your breasts, which day of the cycle to choose, what to look for and what findings should take you to a doctor.
ReadLaparoscopic vs open surgery
What the difference between the keyhole and open approach is, how the method is chosen and why converting to open surgery is not a failure.
ReadIf your question is not here
You can look at the frequently asked questions page or simply book an appointment. Questions about a specific complaint can only properly be answered after an examination.
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