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Liver transplantation is a surgical procedure that can be lifesaving for patients with liver failure. Quality of life is an important factor to consider when assessing the value of liver transplantation. Using a large, prospective database of liver transplantation recipients from three clinical centers in the United States, we examined the quality of life of 346 adults before and 1 year after surgery. Five quality of life domains were evaluated (measures of disease, psychological distress and well-being, personal function, social/role function, and general health perception) with standardized questionnaires completed according to established protocol. The largest numbers of patients were distressed by fatigue and muscle weakness, both before transplantation and 1 year after surgery. Liver transplant surgery cost in Delhi . Packages starting from Rs.1.8 lakhs at top hospitals for a successful liver transplant surgery. liver transplant Types Three main ways to get a liver transplant: fro...

Heart surgery is a major procedure that is quite complex. Like any other surgery, it comes with its share of risks. Whether it is adult heart surgery or pediatric heart surgery in Delhi , this article gives readers an insight into the risks of heart surgery.   1.  Bleeding after the Surgery  – If there’s bleeding following the surgery, the patient may require blood transfusion or other operations.   2.  Infection  - Infections after heart surgery can prolong the stay at the hospital. It requires antibiotics or further surgery.   3.  Stroke  - This is a risk that can happen during heart surgery, but there are ways to minimize this risk. A stroke can increase the chances of death or cause major disability in the patient after heart surgery. It is one of the most feared risks of heart surgery.   4.  Kidney Failure  - There are chances that the kidney can fail during heart surgery. But there are different techniques...

Typically, breast cancer treatment depends on the breast cancer type and stage. Other factors, such as your personal preferences, menopause status, and overall health are taken into account as well. Now, though the treatment is generally safe and alleviates cancer in many cases, there are certain side effects associated with it. Two types of breast cancer treatments ●       Local treatments The treatments, like radiation and surgery, are local. It means they reach and treat the tumor without impacting any other body parts. Most women who have breast cancer need surgery for tumor removal. Based on the type and stage of cancer, you may require other treatment, too, after or before the surgery. ●       Systemic treatments The use of drugs for the treatment of breast cancer is known as systemic therapies as they can access the cancer cells present anywhere in the body. Some of them can be injected into a muscle, given orally, o...

The prostate is a smaller walnut-shaped gland in men that causes the production of the seminal fluid to transport and nourish sperm. As the name suggests, prostate cancer forms in the prostate, and it is one of the most common cancer types.   Here are the details of  prostate cancer treatment   and causes.    Causes of Prostate Cancer: Leading doctors have concluded that this cancer starts when the prostate cells have DNA changes. DNA has instructions that direct a cell regarding what it should do. These changes enable the cells to grow and divide rapidly.    Such abnormal cells keep living while the normal ones die. In addition, the accumulation of abnormal cells leads to a tumour that grows and invades nearby tissue. The abnormal cells start breaking away and spreading to other body parts at times.    Prostate Cancer Treatment: Surgery : It involves the removal of the prostate gland itself, including some of the surrou...

Thyroid cancer grows in the cells of the thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland found at the base of the neck, right below the Adam's apple. This gland produces hormones to regulate your weight, body temperature, blood pressure, and heart rate. Thyroid cancer may not show any symptoms initially. But it leads to swelling and pain in the neck as it grows. There are different types of thyroid cancer. Some of them grow slowly, while others are aggressive. In most cases, thyroid cancer treatment can cure the disease. Different treatment options for thyroid cancer Treatment options depend on the stage and type of thyroid cancer, your preferences, and overall health. Surgery Surgical removal of the thyroid is one way to treat thyroid cancer. The doctor might recommend one of these three surgical options, depending on the size of cancer and how far it has spread. So, depending on the results of the ultrasound, your doctor will suggest: ●       Thyroidectomy (Remove most or ...