The organ you can live without
Having your gallbladder removed is a simple procedure – here’s what you can expect.
Focus on laser eye surgery
These days, laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis (Lasik) means virtually no discomfort, a shorter recovery time and better than 20/20 vision.
Learn more about mechanical embolectomy
Dr Mark Abelson pioneered the use of mechanical embolectomy in South Africa after travelling to the United States to learn the procedure.
Hearing about cochlear implants
Cochlear implants essentially replace the hair cells in the cochlea, which are responsible for changing the physical energy of a sound signal into an appropriate electrical signal in the auditory nerve.
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Our hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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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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Most nursing units have windows overlooking gardens to promote healing.
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Mediclinic uses building materials that reduce background noise for minimal disturbance.
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Our nursing units are designed to minimise the distance between nursing staff and patients.
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Mediclinic trains more than a thousand nurses annually at training centres throughout Southern Africa.
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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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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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To prevent harmful bacteria being absorbed by mattresses we use protective under sheets made from polypropylene.
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A baby weighing 390g survived thanks to the expertise of Mediclinic’s highly qualified paediatric staff and specialists.
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A look at endoscopy
An endoscope is a flexible tube with a camera lens and a small light source attached to the front tip that is threaded into your gastro-intestinal tract, from which images are projected back to the doctor so that he can have a look at the inside of your intestines.
About hip replacements
Our expert Dr Ockie van Zyl is a leading orthopaedic surgeon, specialising in knee and hip replacements. He supports Mediclinic Panorama and Mediclinic Cape Town.
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To ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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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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An orange has over 170 different phytonutrients and more than 60 flavonoids, providing anti-inflammatory, anti-tumour and blood clot-inhibiting effects.
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Our corridors are 2.3m wide allowing two beds to pass one another without any interference.
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Mediclinic trains more than a thousand nurses annually at training centres throughout Southern Africa.
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Our hospitals are designed to minimise ambient noise to promote sleeping and the healing process.
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Nurses can observe patients at all times as critical care units are designed like a beehive with the nurses’ station in the middle.
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Our world-class neonatal units feature high frequency oscillatory ventilators to minimise lung trauma in premature babies.
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Most nursing units have windows overlooking gardens to promote healing.
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We have backup generators for our backup generators so that we can provide uninterrupted expert care.
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Craniofacial reconstruction
Dr Howes, together with maxillo-facial and oral surgeon, Dr Greg Boyes-Varley, are bringing new hope to patients who’ve been severely disfigured by facial tumours or traumatic injury, such as gunshot wounds.
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