Breast-reduction surgery
Disproportionately large breasts can mean more than struggling to find clothes that fit: they can cause back and neck pain, make it difficult to take part in physical activities and have a detrimental effect on a woman’s self-image. If you’re considering breast-reduction surgery – a reduction mammaplasty – here’s what you need to know.
Non-elective plastic surgery
Plastic surgery can restore your dignity, health and quality of life.
What is minimally invasive heart surgery?
Dealing with the fallout of heart disease and wondering what your surgery options are? In minimally invasive heart surgery, surgeons perform surgery through smaller incisions in your breastbone or chest, as an alternative to open-heart surgery. Dr Leonard du Preez, a cardiothoracic surgeon practising at Mediclinic Panorama, explains what this surgery option entails.
How cataract surgery can change someone’s life
Although its a relatively simple procedure – and most people still need to use reading glasses afterward – cataract surgery can significantly improve your quality of life.
‘Brain surgery completely cured my epilepsy’
In South Africa, epilepsy affects an estimated one out of every 100 people (Department of Health 2017 Fact Sheet citing WHO*). Neither genetic nor contagious, epilepsy is a neurological condition characterised by unusual electrical activity in the brain, resulting in seizures.
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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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The triage admission system in our emergency centres has been able to reduce mortality by up to 50%.
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Our hospitals have been awarded international accreditation for best practice in the management of environmental systems and practices.
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Our expert breastfeeding advice is based on the principles of the United Nations Children’s Fund and the World Health Organisation.
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Our radio-translucent theatre beds enable X-rays to be taken on the spot, without having to move the patient or disturb the procedure.
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Trauma patients with a critically low temperature will often be wrapped in a space blanket to reduce heat loss.
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We found a practical solution to a shortage of theatre nurses by becoming a registered teaching institution.
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We monitor the temperature of our neonatal units as newborn babies are extremely sensitive to temperature change.
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Mediclinic has the highest number of internationally accredited facilities in Southern Africa.
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Most nursing units have windows overlooking gardens to promote healing.
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Who needs eardrum repair?
For many children who suffer from headaches, vertigo and tinnitus, tympanoplasty (eardrum repair) is music to the ears.
Cataract surgery partnership [infographic]
We look at the recent care partnership between Mediclinic Milnerton and Groote Schuur hospital which kicked off a campaign to support the public sector in addressing backlogs.
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Mediclinic is one of the three leading private hospital groups in Southern Africa and the sixth largest private healthcare group in the world.
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To make the most of every second, we strive to synchronise all our clocks in the hospital.
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Mediclinic has the highest number of internationally accredited facilities in Southern Africa.
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Mediclinic uses building materials that reduce background noise for minimal disturbance.
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To prevent harmful bacteria being absorbed by mattresses we use protective under sheets made from polypropylene.
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Our expert breastfeeding advice is based on the principles of the United Nations Children’s Fund and the World Health Organisation.
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Mediclinic Cape Town is accredited as a mother and baby friendly institution, having scored 100% at a recent external review.
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A baby has a 70% better chance of surviving a motor vehicle accident if in a secure car seat and properly restrained.
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Our 24-hour emergency centres feature state-of-the-art life-saving equipment.
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We use the internationally recognised Oxford Vermont Network to keep our neonatal critical care units at the forefront of paediatric medicine.
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Exercising after orthopaedic surgery
Orthopaedic surgeons can repair broken bones and replace worn-out joints, but it’s up to us to walk the road to recovery. Here’s how exercise after orthopaedic surgery can help.
I need new dentures – can bone grafting and maxillofacial surgery help me?
Loss of teeth may cause loss of bone in the jaw. This means that there may not be enough bone for implants, or your dentures may not fit well. In this case, bone grafting surgery performed by a maxillofacial surgeon may help you. A Mediclinic expert explains how this tried and tested surgical technique can help someone to smile confidently, eat without difficulty and talk properly again.
Risk reduction surgery
We explore risk reduction surgery as a method of maintaining quality of life and preventing female-specific cancers.
Laser surgery for twin-twin transfusion syndrome
Anja Sonnendecker’s pregnant belly swelled to double its size in a few days – her identical twins had twin-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS), a potentially fatal complication in about one in five identical twin pregnancies sharing a single placenta. Fortunately, she was referred to Dr Lou Pistorius at Mediclinic Panorama who offers laser treatment to break this connection and help normalise the pregnancy. Watch incredible footage of the foetal surgery as their story unfolds.
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