Inguinal Hernia
Inguinal hernias are a type of hernia that occurs in the area of the groin, the area between the lower part of the abdomen and thigh, and pass through the…
Read MoreSmall Bowel Obstruction
Small bowel obstruction is a blockage of the small intestines. It was recognized as early as the sixth century B.C. by Susruta. From then until recently, intestinal obstruction was recognized…
Read MoreAppendectomy, laparoscopic
Appendectomy is the surgical removal of the appendix. The first planned appendectomy was done by Lawson Tait, a British gynecologist, in May 1880. Claudius Amyand had previously removed the appendix…
Read MoreAcute Appendicitis
Appendicitis refers to inflammation of the appendix. The first appendectomy was completed by Claudius Amyand in 1735 when he operated on an 11-year-old male for a strangulated inguinal hernia and…
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