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What Are Gallstones and Why Do They Form?

Gallstones are one of the most common reasons patients see a gastro surgeon in Nepal. Here is what they actually are, in plain language.

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Is Hernia Surgery Always Necessary?
Patient Guides

Is Hernia Surgery Always Necessary?

A hernia does not always mean emergency surgery — but knowing the warning signs that do need urgent care can be life-saving.

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Early Signs of Appendicitis You Shouldn't Ignore
Appendix

Early Signs of Appendicitis You Shouldn't Ignore

Appendicitis often starts as vague discomfort before becoming unmistakable. Here is what to watch for.

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Laser Treatment for Piles: How It Works
Minimally Invasive Surgery

Laser Treatment for Piles: How It Works

Laser treatment has changed how piles, fissure, and fistula are treated — with less pain and faster healing than traditional surgery.

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Early Warning Signs of Colon Cancer
Cancer

Early Warning Signs of Colon Cancer

Colorectal cancer is one of the most treatable cancers when caught early — knowing the warning signs matters.

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Laparoscopic vs Open Surgery: What's the Real Difference?
Minimally Invasive Surgery

Laparoscopic vs Open Surgery: What's the Real Difference?

Patients often ask why "keyhole" surgery is preferred. Here is what actually differs, beyond just the size of the scar.

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Pancreatitis: Warning Signs, Causes, and Treatment
Pancreas

Pancreatitis: Warning Signs, Causes, and Treatment

Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas that usually causes severe upper-abdominal pain, often spreading to the back, with nausea and vomiting. The two most common causes are gallstones and heavy alcohol use. Acute pancreatitis needs prompt hospital care, while long-term (chronic) pancreatitis requires ongoing management. Sudden, severe abdominal pain should never be ignored.

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Colorectal Cancer Screening in Nepal: Who Needs It and When
Cancer

Colorectal Cancer Screening in Nepal: Who Needs It and When

Most adults at average risk should begin colorectal cancer screening around age 45 to 50 and continue at regular intervals, because screening can find polyps or early cancer before symptoms appear. People with a family history, inflammatory bowel disease, or warning symptoms may need to start earlier and be tested more often, so a personal plan is best.

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GERD & Acid Reflux: When Surgery Helps and When It Doesn't
Digestive Health

GERD & Acid Reflux: When Surgery Helps and When It Doesn't

Surgery helps GERD most when reflux comes from a mechanical problem such as a weak valve or hiatus hernia and testing confirms the symptoms are acid-related. It is far less useful when discomfort is not truly caused by acid. Most people, however, improve with lifestyle changes and medication long before surgery is ever considered.

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Pilonidal Sinus: Treatment Options and Recovery
Proctology

Pilonidal Sinus: Treatment Options and Recovery

A pilonidal sinus is a small hair-filled tunnel near the top of the buttock cleft that can become painfully infected. Treatment ranges from draining an abscess to definitive surgery or laser-assisted removal of the sinus. Recovery varies from days to several weeks, and keeping the area clean and hair-free helps prevent it returning.

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Bleeding Piles: When It's Serious and When to See a Surgeon
Proctology

Bleeding Piles: When It's Serious and When to See a Surgeon

Bleeding piles are common and usually not dangerous, typically causing bright-red, painless blood at the end of a bowel movement. But bleeding can occasionally signal something more serious, so see a surgeon if it is heavy, recurrent, dark, mixed into the stool, or comes with weight loss or a change in bowel habit.

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Piles Treatment in Nepal: Options, Laser vs Surgery, and Cost
Proctology

Piles Treatment in Nepal: Options, Laser vs Surgery, and Cost

Piles treatment in Nepal ranges from diet and creams for mild cases to office procedures like banding, and laser or conventional surgery for advanced piles. Laser often means less pain and faster recovery, while surgery reliably treats large piles. Cost depends on the procedure, technique, hospital, anaesthesia and tests.

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Anal Fistula: Why It Won't Heal on Its Own
Proctology

Anal Fistula: Why It Won't Heal on Its Own

An anal fistula is a small tunnel between the anal canal and the skin near the anus, usually left behind after an abscess. It will not heal on its own because the internal opening keeps letting in stool and bacteria, repeatedly re-infecting the tract. Surgery is almost always needed to clear the tunnel and cure it.

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Anal Fissure: Causes, Home Care, and When Surgery Is Needed
Proctology

Anal Fissure: Causes, Home Care, and When Surgery Is Needed

An anal fissure is a small tear in the lining of the anal canal that causes sharp pain and bright red bleeding when passing stool. Most heal with simple home care, including more fibre, plenty of water and warm sitz baths. When a fissure becomes chronic, ointments or a minor operation heal it effectively.

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Is Laparoscopic (Keyhole) Surgery Safe? Benefits, Risks & Recovery
Minimally Invasive Surgery

Is Laparoscopic (Keyhole) Surgery Safe? Benefits, Risks & Recovery

Yes, laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery is considered very safe and is the preferred, standard approach for many abdominal operations. Working through a few tiny incisions, it offers less pain, smaller scars and a faster recovery than open surgery. Serious complications are uncommon, though every procedure carries some risk your surgeon will explain beforehand.

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How to Prepare for Laparoscopic Surgery: A Patient Checklist
Patient Guides

How to Prepare for Laparoscopic Surgery: A Patient Checklist

Preparing for laparoscopic surgery means completing your pre-operative tests, following fasting instructions, telling your team about all your medications, arranging a ride home and help for the first days, and stopping smoking where possible. Good preparation lowers risk and helps recovery. Always follow the specific instructions your own surgical team gives you.

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Hernia Surgery in Nepal: Cost, Mesh, and Recovery Explained
Hernia

Hernia Surgery in Nepal: Cost, Mesh, and Recovery Explained

The cost of hernia surgery in Nepal depends on the type of repair (open or laparoscopic), the mesh used, the hospital and room chosen, anaesthesia, pre-operative tests and any insurance. Most people recover from a routine repair over a few weeks, returning to light activity within days and heavier work later. Contact the clinic for a personalised quote.

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Types of Hernia Explained: Inguinal, Umbilical, Incisional & Hiatal
Hernia

Types of Hernia Explained: Inguinal, Umbilical, Incisional & Hiatal

A hernia is a bulge that forms when an organ or fatty tissue pushes through a weak spot in the muscle wall. The main types are named by location: inguinal (groin), umbilical (navel), incisional (old surgical scar) and hiatal (upper stomach). Each behaves differently and needs the right treatment.

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What to Eat After Gallbladder Removal: A Practical Diet Guide
Digestive Health

What to Eat After Gallbladder Removal: A Practical Diet Guide

After gallbladder removal, eat small, low-fat meals at first and reintroduce foods gradually. Favour lean proteins, cooked vegetables, whole grains and fruit, while limiting fatty, fried and very greasy foods. Most people return to a normal, balanced diet within a few weeks as their digestion adjusts to living without a gallbladder.

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Gallbladder Removal Recovery: What to Expect Week by Week
Gallbladder

Gallbladder Removal Recovery: What to Expect Week by Week

Most people recover from keyhole gallbladder removal within one to two weeks, returning to light activity in a few days and normal routines in about two weeks. Open surgery takes longer, often four to six weeks. Recovery varies with your health, your job and how the operation went, so follow your surgeon's advice.

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How Much Does Gallbladder Surgery Cost in Nepal? Factors That Affect the Price
Gallbladder

How Much Does Gallbladder Surgery Cost in Nepal? Factors That Affect the Price

There is no single fixed price for gallbladder surgery in Nepal. The final cost depends on the surgical method (keyhole or open), the hospital and room you choose, surgeon and anaesthesia fees, pre-operative tests, medicines and your length of stay. A consultation gives you an accurate, personalised written estimate.

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