The surgical ‘doctor’s day’
A celebratory start to the month turned out to be yet another ordinary day in the life of this surgeon […]
The surgical headache
A tumour stuck to an ‘arrogant’ vein reminds this surgeon about the need to exercise discretion A 28-year-old slammed his
The Surgical Obesity
A tiny tumour within the pituitary gland, discovered nearly a century ago by Harvey Cushing, continues to be the bane
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The Parent Trap
In a world where you can be any kind of parent (helicopter, dragon, tiger, dolphin) – some parents just simply
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The Surgical Reconsideration
One man’s refusal to undergo surgery could have led to a lifetime of overwhelming pain and distress, but a change
The Surgical Sciatica
Do as the doctor says, always, especially when it involves matters of the back Benny walked into my room with
The Surgical Observer
Prashanti Patel, a budding scientist (and a prolific writer) from Israel with a keen interest in neuroscience spent a day
The Surgical Dream
It’s not often that you get to operate on one of the most powerful men in the world. A few
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The surgical shooting
The recent killing of health staff in the US is a reminder of what is at stake for doctors for
The Surgical Celebration
A patient’s decision to get operated on his birthday is a timely reminder of why we need to celebrate the