Bone metastasis forms a cancerous mass by settling in the bone through various complex cancer mechanisms that occur in any organ in the body. Cancer can spread from one part of the body (primary site) to another, including the bones. Various cancers, such as breast, lung, prostate, and kidney, spread more commonly to the bones. […]
Prostate cancer is a malignant tumor formation resulting from the abnormal and uncontrolled proliferation of prostate gland cells, which are part of the male reproductive system. The prostate gland is a walnut-sized organ in the lower abdomen just below the bladder and surrounding the urethra, called the urethra. The secretion of testosterone hormone, which plays […]
Spine surgery refers to any surgical intervention performed on the spine and related structures that support the body, extending from just under the skull to the coccyx. This surgery is one of the surgical procedures patients are most worried about due to risks such as paralysis and nerve injury. The spine is a complex system […]
Liver transplantation is the only treatment for chronic liver failure. It means replacing a sick liver with a healthy liver. Cirrhosis is the most common liver transplant disease group in the world. This is followed by some congenital diseases and some liver tumors. The most important thing for patients who need a liver transplant is […]
Surgery for herniated discs is sometimes a medical necessity. Sometimes the doctor and the patient make this decision together. The first question is that patients who go to the doctor with complaints of low back and leg pain and who have a herniated disc in their MRIs are wondering whether surgery is necessary or when […]
Bone marrow transplantation is a heavy surgical operation expected to act as a permanent solution in treating many diseases. Bone marrow taken from a healthy individual must be transplanted quickly and accurately into the sick individual. Bone marrow transplantation procedures performed by opening vascular access are an issue that should treat very sensitively during the […]
Short stature may develop due to medical reasons such as hormonal, developmental, and genetic. Different treatment methods exist for people with this problem who want to be treated. There may be people who are not short when their height is evaluated within the medical criteria but who have aesthetic concerns about their size and want […]
Kidney transplant is a long-term solution for kidney failure patients. Those with kidney failure need dialysis to continue their lives. Because the blood needs to be filtered to get rid of foreign substances. This is possible mechanically only with dialysis. Depending on their condition, patients should undergo dialysis once or more than once a week. […]
Scoliosis is the bending of the spine to the right or left. Although it is associated with a developmental disorder, the cause is unknown. The diagnosis is usually made in childhood. Sometimes the disease can be detected incidentally on a chest X-ray. Due to scoliosis, slippage also occurs in the hip, shoulder blades, and rib […]
A total hip prosthesis is a surgery to replace the damaged joint in patients with severe osteoarthritis or damage to the hip joint. This surgery has a history of about 70 years. Thanks to effective surgical techniques and materials developments, technology has reached its modern state. Who Can Be Applied Hip Replacement? It is a […]
