Dr. Gonzalo Galofré Pujol is a general surgeon and belongs to Top Doctors, the select circle of top doctors in Spain. As an expert in breast cancer, he will explain the details of its detection and treatment. What is breast cancer and what is its incidence? Breast cancer is a malignant tumor that originates in … Read more
Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is the most common form of urinary incontinence in women. It is defined as the involuntary loss of urine during coughing, sneezing or physical exertion, such as activities or sudden change in sport position. It is estimated to affect between 4% and 14% of younger women and 12% to 35% of … Read more
Fiber is a type of food composed of carbohydrates that are not absorbed in our intestine. It is found in foods derived from plant products, such as vegetables, legumes, fruits and cereals. Types of fiber Insoluble fiber Made up of substances that retain little water and expand little, such as cellulose, lignin and starch. They … Read more
Fluorescence-guided laparoscopic surgery is based on the use of advanced and novel surgical imaging techniques that allow the surgeon to improve his skills. And therefore offer a proven benefit to patients undergoing gastrointestinal, hepatic and endocrine surgery, by identifying complex anatomical structures and physiological phenomena. How is fluorescence-guided laparoscopic surgery performed? The technique is based … Read more
Treatments applied to pilonidal disease should not be more disabling to the patient than the disease itself. The potential advantages of non-excisional therapies are faster recovery and less post-procedure pain. What is the S-FACIL technique? S-FACIL is applied under spinal or local anesthesia after a small skin incision of 0.5 cm in each pit with … Read more
Diastasis recti is a separation of the rectus abdominis muscles favored by progressive weakening of the midline. It is a pathology that appears in both sexes, however, it is more frequent in women after pregnancy and is frequently associated with midline hernias. This separation is not a disease per se, but it often behaves as … Read more
This is a non-invasive technique available for the first time in Madrid at the Madrid Obesity Institute. It does not require endoscopy, anesthesia or hospitalization, so the risks disappear. Elipse is the first device in the world to be small enough to be swallowed by mouth. The balloon is associated to a tube that, once … Read more
Miracle diets are those that promise a 10 body to men and women effortlessly and quickly. These diets are usually followed more in summer, creating false myths that lead many people to create illusions and hopes in relation to the change of physique. These practices are characterized by an excessive consumption of salads, lean meats, … Read more
The gastric sleeve or vertical sleeve gastrectomy surgery is an intervention in which a part of the stomach is removed leaving the remaining part in the form of a tube. What does the gastric sleeve consist of? The gastric sleeve consists of reducing the stomach by 80%, making the patient feel fuller. The part that … Read more
Dr. Adelardo Caballero, a specialist in General and Digestive System Surgery with extensive experience in bariatric and endoscopic surgery, answers patients’ most frequently asked questions about stomach reduction surgery. To which patients is stomach reduction recommended? Bariatric surgery, surgery for overweight, obesity, is indicated for patients who have excessive weight that is impossible to control … Read more