Anaesthesia may be local or in the brachial plexus (in the armpit). Convalescence depends on the operation (traditional or by endoscopy) and varies from two to four weeks.

The anesthetistwill discuss the type of anaesthesia used prior to surgery. If you have a preference, please state this to the anesthetistor surgeon. Loco-regional anaesthesia (spinal, epidural or combined) is used when possible. General anaesthesia can be used alone or in combination with a loco-regional technique. With spinal anaesthesia, a small amount of local anaesthetic is injected through a small bevel needle into the cerebrospinal fluid surrounding the spinal cord.

Diagnostic laparoscopy and hernia repairs can be done under local anaesthesia but the other procedures will require general anaesthesia.

A topical anaesthetic (drops that are placed in the eye) is used for refractive surgery. These completely anaesthetise the surface of the eye so that no discomfort will be felt during the procedure. You will be offered a mild sedative tablet before the procedure. Even with this, you will be completely alert and able to cooperate during the operation.

Pure Tumescent Liposuction requires only local anaesthesia. The Tumescent Solution that is injected to firm up the tissues is made up of a weak solution of Lidocaine anaesthetic and a weak Adrenaline solution. This combination will totally numb the area of treatment like face, neck through facial liposuction & neck liposuction, as well as virtually prevent bleeding. It will result in almost painless fat removal. For patients who require relief from fear or anxiety, mild sedation can be provided.

Many of the operations can be found on the Internet, but also prior to operation your surgeon will be glad to discuss the technical portions of the operation. Some patients want to know exactly how each stitch is placed and others do not want to know much about the technical portions of the operation. Please feel free to discuss this with your surgeon.

The duration of the meningococcal vaccine's efficacy is approximately three to five years. As with any vaccine, vaccination against meningitis may not protect 100 percent of all susceptible individuals.

Local, general, or combined anesthesia can be used. The decision about the type of anesthesia that is most recommended for each case will be made by surgeon and patient together.

Yes, staplers are used for cutting and sewing the stomach and the small bowel fast and precisely. Clips are also used to control bleeding. However, this is not the gastric stapling operation.

You can be provided with your choice of anaesthesia by our anaesthesiologist. (local, nerve block, epidural, spinal, IV sedation, general). Some types of anesthesia are procedure dependent.

The results in acute cases, e.g., sprain, is instant, while in chronic cases it may take 15-20 sessions or more. The sessions could be daily or on alternate days. Each session lasts for 30-60 minutes.

Anaesthesia Practitioner is a new member of the anaesthetic team. They are trained both in the underlying scientific and medical knowledge pertinent to anaesthesia, and in the skills of administering anaesthesia. They will work in a team with anaesthetists and may enable one medically qualified anaesthetist to simultaneously supervise anaesthesia in two places. These must be adjacent or very close together within a single operating suite.

Do not participate in gym or sports for at least 6 weeks after the operation. School notes are available at the office.

Each of our clinic locations is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with rotating physician schedules to accommodate surgery days. Each provider's appointment (clinic) and surgery availability is posted on his or her profile page.

You will feel comfortable during surgery. You may be awake or slightly drowsy and might hear some unfamiliar sounds. If there is something that you find uncomfortable, you will be able to tell your surgeon about it through the drapes over your head. Your greatest contribution to the success of the surgery will be to relax and remain quiet.