Treatments

Psychiatry & Mental Health

Oncosurgery—also known as surgical oncology—is a medical specialty focused on the surgical management of cancer. It involves the removal of tumors and nearby tissues, staging of cancer, and sometimes reconstructive procedures following tumor excision. Key Aspects of Oncosurgery: 1. Curative Surgery – Removing all cancerous tissue with the goal of curing the patient. 2. Debulking Surgery – Reducing the size of a tumor when complete removal isn't possible, often combined with chemotherapy or radiation. 3. Palliative Surgery – Relieving symptoms or complications of advanced cancer (e.g., obstruction, bleeding). 4. Reconstructive Surgery – Restoring function or appearance after major tumor removal (e.g., breast reconstruction). 5. Minimally Invasive Techniques – Such as laparoscopic or robotic-assisted surgeries for cancers like colorectal or prostate cancer.

Obstetric and Reproductive Medicine are closely related fields focused on women's reproductive health, pregnancy, and childbirth. Obstetrics Obstetrics deals with the care of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. It covers: Prenatal care (monitoring the health of mother and fetus) Labor and delivery (including normal and complicated births) Postnatal care (managing recovery after childbirth) Management of high-risk pregnancies, C-sections, pre-eclampsia, and gestational diabetes Reproductive Medicine Reproductive medicine focuses on diagnosing and treating infertility and hormonal disorders related to reproduction. It involves: Fertility assessments for men and women Assisted reproductive technologies (ART), such as: In vitro fertilization (IVF) Intrauterine insemination (IUI) Hormonal therapies for menstrual or ovulation disorders Treatment of conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, and early menopause Reproductive endocrinology, which manages hormone-related reproductive issues.

Neurosurgery is a medical specialty focused on the surgical treatment of disorders affecting the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. It often deals with complex and life-threatening conditions that may require precise surgical intervention. Spine surgery, a major part of neurosurgery, focuses specifically on conditions affecting the spinal column and spinal cord. This can include: Common Spine Conditions Treated by Neurosurgeons: Herniated discs Spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal) Spinal tumors Spinal cord injuries Degenerative disc disease Scoliosis and spinal deformities Sciatica or nerve compression Common Neurosurgical Spine Procedures: Laminectomy – removing part of the vertebra to relieve pressure Discectomy – removing part of a herniated disc Spinal fusion – fusing two or more vertebrae to stabilize the spine Vertebroplasty/Kyphoplasty – stabilizing spinal fractures Minimally invasive spine surgery – using small incisions and specialized tools Neurosurgeons often work closely with neurologists, physical therapists, and pain specialists to provide comprehensive care

Neurology is the branch of medicine that deals with the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders affecting the nervous system. This includes the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. Neurologists are medical doctors who specialize in treating conditions like: Stroke Epilepsy Multiple sclerosis Parkinson's disease Alzheimer's disease and other dementias Migraines and other types of headaches Neuropathies (nerve damage)

Paediatric Intensive Care ( PICU)