Patient Education

What Are Endometriosis & Endometrioma?

Endometrioma/Chocolate cyst often involves both the ovaries Endometriosis involving ovaries often causes accumulation of brownish/dark brown fluid in the ovary, hence also known as “Chocolate Cyst” Endometriosis happens when tissue that is normally found inside the lining of the womb(uterus) grows outside its normal location.  Endometriosis can affect many organs, be it in the local …

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Cervical Cancer: Screening, Prevention & Treatment

Disclaimer: This video presentation is part of a community outreach and serves to provide general information only.  *This video does not substitute consultation and treatment by a healthcare professional/doctor. The author does not guarantee accuracy of information provided in this video nor can it be used for medical/treatment purposes. For health/treatment needs, please consult a …

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What is VNOTES (Vaginal Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery)

What is VNOTES (Vaginal Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery)

In this presentation, a brief account of the evolution of Minimally Invasive Surgery in Gynaecology will be described. VNOTES surgery and it’s salient differences compared to conventional, open or laparoscopic surgery will be explored. (It’s Pros and Cons.) Most importantly, as surgeons or doctors, we aim to reduce the emotional scars that a patient bears, …

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What is Laparoscopic Abdominal Cerclage (L.A.C)

The Laparoscopic or Minimal Invasive Approach has the advantage of placing the suture or tie higher up and with small incisions. Higher up tie may be beneficial for women with very short cervix or previous operations that reduces length of cervix significantly.