What is Gynecomastia? Gynecomastia is the enlargement of breast tissue in males, typically caused by an imbalance in hormones estrogen and testosterone.  It is a benign condition, that is it is non-cancerous, and it can affect either both the breasts or one breast.  It can also be seen as a lump in the breast and […]

Liposuction is a procedure that helps remove excess body fat from specific areas of the body. For example, Belly fat removal, removal of arm fat, buccal fat, etc

Cancer Surgery is performed to remove cancer-affected tissue / tumor from the body. Cancer (also known as malignancy) is a group of diseases, which is caused due to the abnormal and uncontrolled growth of cells in the body. These abnormal cells divide uncontrollably and invade the adjacent parts of the body. Some of the common […]

VPS Lakeshore hospital launched Lakeshore Obesity Clinic, a dedicated and comprehensive weight loss clinic. Famous Music Director Deepak Dev, Actress Aparna Balamurali, VPS Lakeshore CEO S K Abdulla and the LOC team together unveiled the LOC logo. VPS Lakeshore Obesity Clinic was inaugurated at March 4. The clinic, which aims to provide a holistic solution […]

Tummy Tuck or Abdominoplasty is a surgical procedure which is performed to remove excess belly fat and skin from the abdomen and to tighten the abdominal wall muscle and fascia. Hanging abdomen with an apron is unsightly and uncomfortable for any woman. Not able to wear the dress of their choice is so depressing to […]

Anal Fissure: An Anal fissure is a small tear that occurs in mucous lining tissues of the anus. This crack in the skin or anal tears can cause severe pain and bleeding after bowel movements.  The condition may occur when passing hard or large stools during a bowel movement.    It is very common and can […]

Bariatric Surgery or Bariatrics is the branch of medicine dealing with the study of obesity, the causes, prevention and treatment of obesity. The Greek word Baro means heavy or large. Diet, exercise, anti-obesity drugs, behavioral therapy are first line treatments of obesity, but success is limited in people with severe obesity. Bariatric Operation or Weight […]

Stapler Hemorrhoidectomy is a surgical procedure for the treatment of hemorrhoids. It is a new technique and can be used to treat hemorrhoids that protrude with straining and can be seen on physical exam outside the anal verge and where intermittent manual reduction is necessary.

What is Ventral Hernia? A Ventral Hernia or abdominal wall hernia is an abnormal protrusion of the contents of the abdominal cavity or of preperitoneal fat through a defect or weakness in the abdominal wall.  The abdominal wall is the musculofibrous covering of the contents of the abdominal cavity. A ventral hernia is a hernia […]

Laparoscopic Splenectomy procedure is the removal of spleen that has been ruptured or enlarged by any abdominal injury. Laparoscopic splenectomy is a widely used minimally invasive treatment technique to remove damaged spleen from the body. Spleen is an organ that functions to remove unwanted materials such as old and damaged blood cells from the blood […]