Author: Chamath Gunawardena

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Education Fact Sheets

Common Surgical Instruments

We have compiled a handy three-part guide summarizing the most frequently used surgical instruments.

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Events Fundamentals of Surgery

Fundamentals of Surgery 1: Basics of Laparoscopic Surgery

22nd August 2021
Assc. Prof. Anil GANDHI

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ABCs Series Education Fact Sheets

ABCs of: Achalasia

Achalasia is a primary motility disorder of the oesophagus.

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Events Surgical Spotlight

Surgical Spotlight 4: Anesthetics and Pre-Operative Assessments

01st August 2021

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ABCs Series Education Fact Sheets

ABCs of: Urolithiasis

Urolithiasis is a term used to describe the formation of calcifications (AKA stones or calculi) in the urinary tract.

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Events Surgical Spotlight

Surgical Spotlight 3: Fundamentals of Cardiothoracic Surgery with Dr Inderjit

11th July 2021

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ABCs Series Education Fact Sheets

ABCs of: Pituitary Adenoma

Pituitary adenomas are benign tumors of the pituitary gland that
account for 8-10% of intracranial tumours.

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Diagnostic Essentials Events

Diagnostic Essentials 3: Common Surgical Emergencies

4th July 2021

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ABCs Series Education Fact Sheets

ABCs of: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

This non-cancerous condition is characterized by an overgrowth of prostate tissue and the presence of urinary symptoms, mostly in men aged 50 years or older.

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Education Fact Sheets

Tracheostomy & COVID-19

A tracheostomy is done when mechanical ventilation is expected to be prolonged. This procedure now brings about new challenges when managing patients with COVID-19.