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Facial plastic surgery is a group of different procedures done to treat or reshape structures of the face and neck, including ears, chin, cheekbones, neckline, and more. However, it is more than mere cosmetic changes. Plastic surgery is a surgical speciality that improves a person's aesthetics and appearance. In plastic surgery, the word 'plastic' is derived from the ancient Greek work known as 'plastikos', which means to mould or give form. There are different types of facial plastic surgeries that help to treat any deformity related to the face and correct conditions like sun damage, facial trauma, or effects of ageing. Reconstructive plastic surgery may be done to help treat congenital deformities like protruding ears, crooked smiles, cleft lip and palate, and more.

Flap surgery is a surgical procedure performed to repair tissue damage that may be caused due to multiple reasons. The surgery is done by transferring the healthy tissue from one part of the body to another. A flap is a tissue that is still attached to its blood supply. The surgeon moves the tissue to the area that may have lost skin, fat, muscle, bone and more during the procedure. Flap surgery can also be used for reconstruction, like breast reconstruction, or to correct a defect caused by an injury or surgery. Different types of flap surgeries depend on the flap's location and structure, along with the area that needs to be treated.

Modern flap techniques have contributed a lot to improving patients form and function, and recent advances in flap techniques have made these more robust and with better functionality, especially in the field of Breast and Head and Neck Cancer reconstruction. 3D printing technology has helped make Bone reconstruction like lower jaw for cancer very accurate and also reduced operating time.

Patients suffering from chronic kidney disease or end-stage kidney disease require a kidney transplant or remain on dialysis. A kidney transplant is the only ray of hope for a better life and survival in patients with end-stage kidney disease.

Unfortunately, in patients with an ABO-incompatible kidney transplant, the donor's and recipient's blood type are incompatible. This means there is no match. However, with advancements in science, it is possible to carry-on transplants in such cases.

In the past, conducting such a transplant would cause the recipient's body to reject the new kidney immediately. This is because the body would recognize the new kidney as a foreign body and cause a reaction that may be fatal. And hence, only those transplants were carried out that were ABO blood type compatible.

Advances in medicine have led to the possibility of ABO-incompatible kidney transplants. Moreover, living donor transplants have reduced the number of people on the waiting list. With this kind of transplant, the patient is given medical therapy to prevent rejection before and after the transplant. Medical therapy lowers the levels of antibodies in the recipient's body and lowers the risk of rejection.

Vertebroplasty is a surgical procedure performed to treat compression fractures of the spine. In this procedure, bone cement is used at the site of fractured vertebrae, which hardens up over a period of time, thereby stabilizing the fracture and providing adequate support to the spine. The main aim of this procedure is to relieve the patient of pain and discomfort along with restoration of mobility and resumption of activities in daily life.

Vertebroplasty surgery is most commonly used for people who were unable to benefit much from the conservative approach of treatment like bed rest, medications, lumbosacral support, braces and physical therapy. Vertebroplasty surgery procedure is recommended by the doctors even if any complication arises due to any fractured vertebrae like deep vein thrombosis, severe osteoporosis, and respiratory issues.

Sinus surgery is a procedure that targets to open the sinus pathways and clear all the blockages present inside them. This is an ideal option for people suffering from ongoing and recurrent sinus infections, abnormal sinus structure, and abnormal growths in the sinus.

Sinuses are air-filled cavities inside a person's skull, located around the eyes and nose and in front of the face. Normal sinuses contain no bacteria or other germs. However, mucus can drain out most of the time, and the air can flow through the sinuses. The mucus forms a protective layer to help keep out unwanted particles like pollutants, dirt, and infectious organisms.

A doctor will often resort to other treatments and procedures before surgery. However, surgical intervention is the final option if conservative treatments don't give the desired results. The goal of the surgery is to get rid of all the obstacles blocking the sinuses' drainage pathways. This may include extraction of the following things:

Thin pieces of bone

Mucous membranes

Inflammed or injured tissue

Tumors or additional growths blocking the nasal or sinus passage

Nasal polyps

Bladder Neck incision is a surgical technique performed primarily in men to treat urinary problems caused by a bladder neck obstruction (BNO). The bladder neck is a junction between the urinary bladder and the urethra. In most cases, this obstruction is caused by an enlarged prostate, but there can be other reasons also. A bladder neck incision will provide a better urine flow and relieve uncomfortable urinary symptoms.

A 'bladder neck stenosis' is scarring at the neck of the bladder where it connects to the prostate, while a 'urethral stricture' is scarring within the urethra itself. Both forms of scarring cause a narrowing of the urethra, much like a rubber band around a ponytail.

Cystoscopy is a diagnostic procedure that allows the doctor to examine the inner lining of the bladder and urethra. The procedure uses a thin, optical instrument known as a cystoscope. The scope has a tiny lens and light attached to one end, an eyepiece at another, and is inserted in the urethra and into the bladder.

Before the procedure of Cystoscopy, local anaesthetic jelly or general anaesthesia is given to numb the urethra. Doctors recommend Cystoscopy to diagnose and treat urinary tract conditions, including blood in urine, frequent urinary tract infections, difficulty in passing urine, problems with control of urine, taking biopsies from the inner lining and removing bladder stones, DJ stents, etc.

Orchiectomy is a surgical procedure to remove one or both testicles. The testicles produce sperm and a hormone called testosterone. After removing both testicles, the testosterone level in the blood falls quickly, and it is useful to treat prostate cancer and male breast cancer. It is also helpful to prevent testicular cancer.

Alternative treatment options are also available for prostate cancer, such as frequent injections or tablets to reduce the level of testosterone in the blood. Few men prefer this surgery as a one-time treatment instead of having regular injections or tablets. The treatment is irreversible, and a patient may find the post-surgery upsetting.