Surgery Archives - Dr MC Conradie

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…

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…

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…

The Quiet Skill Behind Minimally Invasive Surgery

Meghan Lopes 27 April 2026 No Comments

Minimally invasive surgery is often described in simple terms. Smaller incisions. Less pain. Faster recovery. While these benefits are real, they only tell part of the story. What patients don’t…

Partial Nephrectomy for Kidney Cancer: Preserving Kidney Function Through Specialist, Minimally Invasive Surgery

Meghan Lopes 18 October 2025 No Comments

When faced with a diagnosis of a kidney tumour, many patients assume the entire kidney must be removed. However, in modern urology, this is no longer always the case.A partial…

Stress Urinary Incontinence & the TOT Sling and Bulking Agent Procedures: A Specialist Approach

Meghan Lopes 26 September 2025 No Comments

Urinary incontinence is a condition that affects millions of women worldwide — and yet, it often remains a “silent problem.” Many women feel embarrassed to talk about it, assuming it…

Pelvic Organ Prolapse: What Women Need to Know

Meghan Lopes 25 August 2025 No Comments

Many women experience a heavy feeling in the pelvis, discomfort during daily activities, or changes in bladder and bowel habits – but often don’t realise these symptoms may be due…

Laparoscopic vs Open Surgery: What Patients Need to Know

Meghan Lopes 21 August 2025 No Comments

When you hear that you need surgery, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed. One of the first questions patients often ask is: “What type of surgery is best for me?” In…

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