A sarcoma is a type of cancer that originates in body tissues such as muscle or bone. Thus, distinctions are made between sarcomas based on where they originate, and they are classified into two groups: bone tissue sarcomas and soft tissue sarcoma. Bone tissue sarcomas Sarcoma of bone tissue has its origin in connective tissue, … Read more
Dr. Burgos de la Obra was the pioneer surgeon in Spain to dedicate himself exclusively to the treatment of lipedema, and the first Spanish surgeon to use the WAL technique in a standardized way to treat it. He is currently the medical director of Lipemedical, the first Spanish medical team dedicated exclusively to the diagnosis … Read more
According to digestive system specialists, heartburn is an easy symptom to diagnose and treat. Sometimes, due to its severity or not receiving an effective treatment that makes it disappear, it is necessary to undergo laparoscopic surgery. Laparoscopic surgery technique Laparoscopic surgery refers to the way in which the general surgeon accesses the abdominal cavity. It … Read more
The gallbladder is the place where the bile produced by the liver is stored. When we eat, the gallbladder contracts and expels its contents, which bind with the food to promote the absorption of food. Bile is composed of different components such as cholesterol, hormones, bile salts… when the proportion is not exact these components … Read more
Colorectal carcinoma is the most frequent cancer of the digestive tract. In Spain, its incidence ranges between 12 and 23 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, and increases every year. Worldwide, it is the third most common malignant disease in men and the fourth in women. In Spain, 9% of deaths from malignant tumors are attributable to … Read more
Cancer is caused by changes in the genes that our cells have, these genes are transmitted from parents to children. Several genetic factors have now been found that can increase the occurrence of colon cancer, but it is also unclear exactly how these factors can cause colon cancer. Some genes help control when our cells … Read more
Hemorrhoids present with inflammation of the veins of the rectum, which tend to bleed, prolapse or both at the same time. Despite being a very common condition today, many sufferers suffer in silence and take years to notify their physician. Type of hemorrhoids Also known as piles, hemorrhoids are divided into two types, depending on … Read more
The 3D laparoscopic technique arrives to obesity surgery, reducing the time of intervention and recovery of patients. In addition to this, it is possible to eliminate, in 75% of the cases, obesity linked to type II diabetes. Dr. Fernando MartÃnez Ubieto has been performing obesity operations for two years with an innovative technology that allows … Read more
There are two types of skin lesions. On the one hand, some of the most common lesions are superficial, appearing on the epidermis, the so-called pigmented lesions. This includes the classic freckles or nevi. Many times it is the patient who requests a visit with the surgeon because he/she is concerned that the lesion has … Read more
A fistula is an abnormal connection between two parts, which occurs inside the body. Symptoms can range from mild itching or stinging to severe acute pain, and even bleeding or pus. Surgery is the most effective treatment for patients who suffer from it. An anal fistula is a tract that communicates the anal canal with … Read more