Meghan Lopes, Author at Dr MC Conradie

Your Kidney Scan Says “Reduced Function” — What Happens Next?

Meghan Lopes 23 October 2026 No Comments

Being told that one of your kidneys has reduced function can raise some difficult questions. Does this mean the kidney is failing? Can its function improve? Will an operation be…

When Hydronephrosis Becomes Dangerous: Protecting the Kidney Before Function Is Lost

Meghan Lopes 7 October 2026 No Comments

Hydronephrosis is often described simply as a “swollen kidney”, but the appearance of a dilated kidney on a scan is only the beginning of the clinical picture. The more important…

When A Urological Operation Becomes Reconstructive Surgery

Meghan Lopes 7 September 2026 No Comments

Sometimes treating the problem is only the first part of the operation. The next challenge is restoring function. In many urological operations, the objective seems straightforward: remove a tumour, correct…

What to Expect After Surgery – A Recovery Guide for Dr MC Conradie’s Most Common Procedures

Meghan Lopes 17 August 2026 No Comments

Surgery Is Only One Part of Your Journey Preparing for surgery often focuses on the procedure itself. Patients naturally want to know what will happen in theatre, how long the…

10,000 Laparoscopic Surgeries: Why Experience Matters in Modern Urology

Meghan Lopes 12 July 2026 No Comments

More Than a Number This year marks a remarkable professional milestone. It commemorates 25 years in surgical practice – a quarter of a century dedicated to advancing minimally invasive urological…

When Mesh Becomes the Problem: Understanding Mesh Erosion and Complex Pelvic Reconstruction

Meghan Lopes 2 July 2026 No Comments

When Previous Surgery Creates New Challenges For many women, pelvic mesh surgery has provided effective treatment for conditions such as urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. However, like any surgical…

Vesico-vaginal fistula repair: When reconstruction becomes the key to successful healing

Meghan Lopes 11 June 2026 No Comments

What Is a Vesico-Vaginal Fistula? A vesico-vaginal fistula (VVF) is an abnormal connection that develops between the bladder and the vagina. This connection allows urine to bypass its normal pathway…

When Endometriosis Affects The Urinary Tract

Meghan Lopes 3 June 2026 No Comments

The Often-Overlooked Urological Side of Endometriosis For many people, Endometriosis is primarily associated with painful menstruation, fertility challenges, and chronic pelvic pain. While these are some of the most recognised…

Salt, Kidney Stones, and the Hidden Impact of Modern Diets

Meghan Lopes 14 May 2026 No Comments

Each year, Salt Awareness Week highlights an important reality of modern nutrition: most people consume far more salt than their bodies require. Excess dietary salt is commonly associated with high…

The Anatomy of a Surgical Decision

Meghan Lopes 30 April 2026 No Comments

What Happens Long Before the Operating Theatre Most people imagine surgery as something that begins the moment a patient enters the operating theatre. The bright lights, the surgical instruments, and…

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