India
Procedures
Procedures performed in India
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This procedure is done to tighten abdomen and remove excess skin and fat to improve the contour of the abdomen.
Conditions Treated
sagging abdominal skin and excess fat tissue
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ACL (Anterior cruciate ligament) surgery is a surgical procedure in which muscle supporting the knee (fibrocartilage strips) in the knee called menisci is broken. It is either reconstructed or repaired. ACL repair include the rejoining of ligaments form strip to strip.
Conditions Treated
Torn meniscus.
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Angioplasty (Coronary Stenting) is a procedure that restores blood flow through the artery, where it is narrowed or blocked by coronary heart disease.
Conditions Treated
Blockages found in coronary artery resulting in interruption of blood flow.
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A cervical disc herniation can be removed by the approach of anterior (through the front of the neck) to reduce spinal cord or nerve root pressure and lessen corresponding pain, weakness, numbness and tingling.
This procedure is called an anterior decompression and it involves the damaged disc to be surgically removed. Conditions Treated Close
This procedure is called an anterior decompression and it involves the damaged disc to be surgically removed. Conditions Treated Close
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Removal of excess fat and loose skin on the upper arm.
Conditions Treated
Sagging skin and fat of the upper arm
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A new treatment for severe low back pain, it involves replacing the damaged disk with a metal and plastic disk. It has fewer complications and a shorter recovery time.
Conditions Treated
Patient suffering from chronic lower back pain and have limited mobility.
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Atherectomy is a surgical method to remove atherosclerosis from blood vessel. Now a days it is usually operated on peripheral atrial disease of lower extremities and also on coronary artery disease.
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Ventricular septal defect and Atrial septal defect surgeries are the treatment to close the larger defect sites.
Conditions Treated
Heart's two upper chambers are not completely closed
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A surgical procedure in which abdomen, hips, thighs, and buttocks are given new shape.
Conditions Treated
Obesity, sagging skin and fat around midsection.
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A bile duct is any of a number of long tube-like structures that carry bile.
Bile, required for the digestion of food, is secreted by the liver into passages that carry bile toward the hepatic duct, which joins with the cystic duct (carrying bile to and from the gallbladder) to form the common bile duct, which opens into the intestine. Bile duct obstruction is a blockage in the tubes that carry bile from the liver to the gallbladder and small intestine Conditions Treated The goal of treatment is to relieve the blockage. Stones may be removed using an endoscope during an ERCP. In some cases, surgery is required to bypass the blockage. The gallbladder will usually be surgically removed if the blockage is caused by gallstones. Your health care provider may prescribe antibiotics if an infection is suspected. If the blockage is caused by cancer, the duct may need to be widened Close
Bile, required for the digestion of food, is secreted by the liver into passages that carry bile toward the hepatic duct, which joins with the cystic duct (carrying bile to and from the gallbladder) to form the common bile duct, which opens into the intestine. Bile duct obstruction is a blockage in the tubes that carry bile from the liver to the gallbladder and small intestine Conditions Treated The goal of treatment is to relieve the blockage. Stones may be removed using an endoscope during an ERCP. In some cases, surgery is required to bypass the blockage. The gallbladder will usually be surgically removed if the blockage is caused by gallstones. Your health care provider may prescribe antibiotics if an infection is suspected. If the blockage is caused by cancer, the duct may need to be widened Close
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Biliopancreatic diversion duodenal switch is a surgical procedure in which a part of the stomach is removed to loss some weight by removing approximately half of the stomach.
Conditions Treated
Severe Obesity.
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Blepharoplasty is a cosmetic surgery in which eyelid is reshaped by removing loosen skin and excess fat around it.
Conditions Treated
droopy eyelids, bags under or over eyes, los of peripheral vision due to droopy upper eyelids
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Minimally invasive treatment that is used to remove bone spurs known as framenoplasty
Conditions Treated
Excess growths on normal bone formations that can be caused by aging, arthritis, disc degeneration, traumatic injury, poor posture.
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Soft tissues around the spine are damaged by lifting heavy loads in improper manner.
Conditions Treated
Weakness in the extremities.
Numbness.
Severe back and/or neck pain.
Restricted movement.
Radiating arm and leg pain.
In some cases, disability.
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Brachioplasty is a surgical procedure in which excess fat and loosen skin on the upper arm is removed.
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Breast lift is a surgical procedure to raise and reshape sagging breast by removing excess skin and repositioning the nipples and restoring superior fullmess with the placement of an implant
Conditions Treated
Improve the appearance of your breasts
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Breast lift is a surgical procedure to raise and reshape sagging breast by removing excess skin and repositioning the nipples and restoring superior fullness with the placement of an implant
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If you are a healthy woman above 18 years of age who is not pregnant or breast feeding and have a droopy breasts and wants to improve her appearance, then you are an ideal candidate for Breast Augmentation & lift.
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A breast lift achieves the effect of breast augmentation without the implants.
Conditions Treated
To lift the sagging droopy breast and give it a more aesthetic shape and position without altering the size.
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breast reconstruction is a surgical procedure to restore the appearance of a breast for women who have undergone a masectomy.
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Breast reduction involves the decrease in the size of breasts and counteracts drooping by removing fat and tissue.
Conditions Treated
When large surface area of the breast remains in contact with the abdomen maintaining hygiene in the area becomes a problem resulting in frequent fungal infections. Large breasts can cause poor posture, back pain shoulder pain, difficulty breathing, and can interfere with activities of daily living
Large breasts are aesthetically not appealing and can cause real embarrassment. This is the primary and most compelling reason for seeking breast reduction surgery.
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A brow lift removes forehead wrinkles and raises eyebrows to give an alert and energetic appearance.
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Bursitis is swelling and pain of a bursa, which is a fluid-filled pouch that works as a cushion absorbing the shock between a ligament and a bone.
Conditions Treated
Swelling on the front of the kneecap is usually associated with either chronic trauma (from kneeling) or an acute blow to the knee.
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This surgery is performed to treat patients who are currently suffering from extreme hand pain that is associated with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
Conditions Treated
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Your rhythmic heartbeat is controlled by a uniform, flow of electricity all over the heart. The flow is disturbed by a short circuit in the pathway and creates disturbance in sending signals which leads to arrhythmia. It is a procedure which cut off these short circuit and leads to normal rhythm.
Conditions Treated
Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Flutter, Ventricular Tachycardia, SVT, Atrial Tachycardia
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CCSVI is the inefficiency of veins that are not effectively able to carry blood to coronary heart of the brain and nervous system.
Conditions Treated
Depression,
Diabetic Neuropathy,
Bones & Joints,
Healthy Ageing,
Multiple Sclerosis,
Fibromyalgia,
Chronic Fatigue.
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Cheek implants give enhancement and projection to the face.
Conditions Treated
flattened facial characteristics to enhance the cheek area, also used in facial reconstruction after trauma and asymmetries of the face ie congenital deformities
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Chin augmentation correct a receding chin and at the same time giving the face a more fresh, younger appearance..
Conditions Treated
lack of prominence of chin
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Coccyx is generally known as tailbone, is last segment of vertebral column and is joined to the sacrum which allows the limited movement between the coccyx and sacrum. Coccygectomy is a surgical procedure in which coccyx is removed.
Conditions Treated
Pain in Coccyx (Tailbone)
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Coronary artery bypass graft surgery is a surgical procedure that relieves angina and decreases the risk of death from coronary artery disease.
Conditions Treated
Coronory heart disesase
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This is a surgery to remove one or more of a patient’s vertebrae in the neck. A surgeon will remove the front of the vertebra and inserts a bone gradt into the open space. They will stimulate new bone growth which will eventually join the upper and lower vertebrae together (fusion). This surgery will decompress the nerve roots and/or spinal cord by removing the pressure.
Conditions Treated
Compression in Spinal Cord,Advanced spinal cord problems including sever pain, weakness, numbness and in some cases loss of motor skills of the hand.
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Disk herniation is usually known as slipped disk. It is caused by trauma, lifting injuries caused by lifting weight in ill manner way or when fibrous ring of an intervertebral disc is torn. Disc herniation of the uppermost thoracic discs can imitate cervical disc herniations while herniation of the other discs can imitate lumbar herniations.
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This surgery is performed to remove a damaged or degenerated cervical disc (cushion between vertebra in the neck) and replacing it with an artificial disk. This surgery is used for patients whose cervical discs have moved out of its normal position and is putting pressure on the spinal cord and/or nerve roots. Many patients will have osteophyes which have been caused by the disruption of the disc and is putting pressure on the spinal cord and nerve roots.
Conditions Treated
Osteophyes, pain, numbness, weakness in neck and arms
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Lumbar disc replacement treats chronic back pain by replacing the degenerative lumbar disc with an artificial prosthesis.
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Disk Replacement (Thoracic) do not occur usually or its chances of occurring are very less. Therefore in some cases artificial disk technology is acceptable.
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It is a surgical procedure for the removal of the herniated or slipped disk. Before removing the disc, a tiny part of bone should be removed from the damaged area.
Conditions Treated
Degenerative disc disease.
Cervical spinal stenosis.
Fractures.
Herniated disk.
Low back pain.
Lumbar spinal stenosis.
Neck pain.
Infection.
Scoliosis.
Tumors.
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Ear Pining is also called Otoplasty is a surgical and non-surgical procedure performed to solve the defects of pinna and also reshaping the outer ear to improve appearance.
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Elbow bursitis is usually cured with NSAIDs or injections but if that's not working, surgery is an option. If you are not finding an affordable, qualified surgeon, try PlanetHospital. We have the the right hand and wrist specialists and orthopedic surgeons to assist you.
Conditions Treated
Elbow bursitis
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Going for a facelift overseas only (ie no neck no eyes, just face) makes no sense unless you are getting the eyes and neck done also. PlanetHospital believes in making sure you get an excellent outcome and this sometimes means discouraging you from taking half measures. A facelift without the eyes being done will not look good in the long run.
Besides it might not be economically advantageous to JUST get a facelift only so when comparison shopping make sure you are comparing our prices to a full face lift with neck and eyes. Also, we know of many surgeons who can do this procedure for a LOT cheaper, but then again, we have yet to see CHEAP = GOOD. We instead are recommending world class surgeons who can give you a great look without the "saran wrap effect". Conditions Treated sagging skin on face, lose of skin tone, regenerate vitality to the face, restore facial functions for a stroke patient Close
Besides it might not be economically advantageous to JUST get a facelift only so when comparison shopping make sure you are comparing our prices to a full face lift with neck and eyes. Also, we know of many surgeons who can do this procedure for a LOT cheaper, but then again, we have yet to see CHEAP = GOOD. We instead are recommending world class surgeons who can give you a great look without the "saran wrap effect". Conditions Treated sagging skin on face, lose of skin tone, regenerate vitality to the face, restore facial functions for a stroke patient Close
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Forehead lift is also known as brow lift. It is a procedure to uplift the dropping eyebrow that may be blocking sight.
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Removal of the Gallbladder
Conditions Treated
Non Functional Gallbladder, Severe Gallstones
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This surgery will consist of diving the stomach into two pouches, a small upper pouch and a large lower pouch. To do this the small intestine must be rearranged to connect to both. This will result in a reduction of the volume of the stomach limiting the amount of food an individual can eat.
Conditions Treated
Morbid Obesity, Diabetes, sleep Apnea, Hypertension
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A Gastric Sleeve operation is a less invasive option for severe obesity cases. The procedure is not widely used in the US (yet!), but has been proven to be equally as effective as lap band or gastric bypass with long term results and no long term regular adjustments (such as band fills). Our surgeons have more experience in this new weight loss surgery than most US based surgeons.
Conditions Treated
Encourages weight-loss by restricting nutrient digestion.
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Gynecomastia, or overdeveloped breasts in men, can be corrected with surgical procedures that are both safe and excellent.
Conditions Treated
Excess male breast tissue
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Heart Valve Replacement (Double) usually refers to the replacement of both the mitral and aortic valves. The mitral valve and aortic valve are replaced. This life saving procedure is exorbitantly expensive in the US, but greatly improves the quality of life for person with a damaged heart valve. Excellent surgeons abroad can perform the surgery at a significant discount over their US counterparts without sacrificing comfort or care.
Conditions Treated
Defects in the heart valve can cause major heart symptoms, such as chest pain (angina), shortness of breath, fainting spells (syncope), or heart failure.
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In this procedure a damaged or defective heart valve is replace with a new natural or mechanical one. This life saving procedure is exorbitantly expensive in the US, but greatly improves the quality of life for a person with a damaged heart valve. Excellent surgeons abroad can perform the surgery at a significant discount over their US counterparts without sacrificing comfort or care.
Conditions Treated
Defects in the heart valve can cause major heart symptoms, such as chest pain (angina), shortness of breath, fainting spells (syncope), or heart failure.
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Hepatectomies are performed to surgically remove tumors from the liver. Excision of the liver or of part of the liver.
Conditions Treated
Removes tumors from the liver.
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A hysterectomy is an operation to totally or partially remove a woman's uterus due to certain types of cancers, diseases and also as part of gender transition.
Conditions Treated
excessive menstrual bleeding, cancer
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Fertilizing an egg cell with sperm outside of the body and then implanted into a woman's uterus.
Conditions Treated
Used as a form of fertility treatment in cases where either the man or woman is infertile.
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A kidney transplant abroad is not just affordable, it means no waiting.
Conditions Treated
Renal failure, end stage renal disease
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Knee Replacement (Arthroplasty) is a surgery where the knee joint is replaced with prosthesis. For a double knee replacement both knee joints will be replaced with prosthesis.
Conditions Treated
Severe Arthritis, osteoporosis or damage to knee joint.
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In knee replacement, damaged bones and cartilage are replaced with man-made surface of metal and plastic, relieving pain.
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Kyphoplasty is a procedure performed to treat pain and other symptoms caused by fracture in spine from osteoporosis.
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The aim of a laminectomy can be for the removal of herniated discs, tumors or to lessen pressure on the spinal nerve.
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It is a surgical procedure for the treatment of spinal stenosis by removing pressure on the spinal cord. This procedure includes the removing of lamina from each affected side of the vertebrae.
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A Lap Band is a silicone belt wrapped around the stomach to control hunger and feel full.
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Controls obesity and helps weight loss by restricting the flow of nutrients
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Using small incisions and small cameras, prostate surgery can be minimally invasive yet thorough. Low cost and short recovery time makes having this surgery done abroad a logical decision.
Conditions Treated
Prostate cancer
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Planet Hospital offers affordable liposuction surgery that can help slim and reshape areas of the body by removing excess fat from the body.
Conditions Treated
Adiposities or fat collections which are in excess in certain areas of the body
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Lung nodules, small lumps of tissue, are usually benign. However, when they are cancerous they must be removed as quickly as possible. With Planethospital you can have this procedure done at a fraction of the US cost while enjoying a blissful recovery in a beautiful resort setting.
Conditions Treated
Cancerous masses in the lung
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Lung Reduction Surgery is a viable treatment for patients with chronic COPD or Emphysema that dramatically increases the quality of life for the patient.
Conditions Treated
Advanced Emphysema and COPD
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Testosterone replacement therapy gradually enlarges the clitoris to an average size of 4-5 c (as the clitoris and the penis are developmentally homologous). In a metoidioplasty, a surgeon separates the enlarged clitoris from the labia minora, and severs its suspensory ligament in order to lower it to approximate the position of the penis.
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A microdecompression is usually performed for lumbar disc herniation. It is performed to remove a small part of the bone over the nerve root or disc material from under the nerve root. After which a surgeon is able to relieve the pinched nerve and provide more space for the nerve to heal. When every joint, ligament and muscle are left attached, this procedure does not change the mechanical structure of the lower spine.
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A Mini-Gastric Bypass surgery is now more preferred over the traditional surgery because of it is less invasive nature.
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A rejuvenating procedure that alters neck muscles, fat or skin to enhance its look while giving a clean jawline.
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If you are suffering from A-fib, the last thing your heart needs is sticker shock over the price of a pacemaker. PlanetHospital has affordable solutions from world class surgeons
Conditions Treated
Sudden flutter or tremor of the heart
Skipped heartbeats that are followed by a thud and acceleration of the heart
Rapid heartbeat
Chest and throat pressure or pain
Weakness and difficulty exercising, such as when walking or climbing stairs
Sweating, dizziness, shortness of breath, or fainting (syncope)
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The Whipple operation is performed for pancreatic cancer or tumors that are located in the head of the pancreas. It involves the surgical removal of the head of the pancreas, the lower end of the bile duct and the upper end of the duodenum. Pancreas Whipple surgery also involves reconnecting the stomach, pancreatic duct and the bile duct to the small intestine.
Conditions Treated
Pancreatic Cancer, Small Bowel Cancer andChronic pancreatitis
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Modified abdominoplasty for use in patients after major weight loss. Involves mainly skin excision.
Conditions Treated
Overhanging skin after major weight loss.
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If you have had a lap band, a gastric bypass, duodenal switch or any other weight loss surgery chances are you have lost 50 lbs or more. CONGRATULATIONS!
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If you have had a lap band, a gastric bypass, duodenal switch or any other weight loss surgery chances are you have lost 50 lbs or more. CONGRATULATIONS! Now let's help you remove that excess skin with EXPERIENCED AFFORDABLE SURGEONS.
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This is a procedure performed by first making a small incision in the back of the neck and then the para-spinal muscles will be elevated off the spine. The surgeon will remove some of the facet joint to identify the nerve root underneath. The disc (located under the nerve root) will be moved to allow the disc herniation to be freed up.
Conditions Treated
soft disc herniations
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An incision is made in the back of the patient through which a Discectomy of the affected disc is performed. After the disc is removed through the incision the Prosthetic Disc Nucleus (PDN) is inserted in its place.
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Robotic instruments are inserted through several small abdominal incisions and controlled by a surgeon. The robot gives the surgeon much more dexterity than conventional laparoscopy while offering the same advantages over open prostatectomy including much smaller incisions, less pain, less bleeding, less risk of infection, faster healing time, and shorter hospital stay.
Conditions Treated
Prostate Cancer
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Surgery involves repairing the torn tendons based on the patient's symptoms. Rotator cuff tightening is a routine, but very expensive surgery in the US that is often not covered by health insurance. It can be performed by award winning doctors abroad at a fraction of the cost.
Conditions Treated
pain and lack of motion in the shoulder
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In spinal fusion two or more vertebrae are fused together surgically. The procedure can be performed overseas for a fraction of the US cost. Recover in a beautiful tropical setting.
Conditions Treated
misalignment in the vertebrae, follow up to spinal stenosis, herniated discs, severe arthritis, to prevent bone fractures and stabilize the spinal cord
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If you have already tried medicine and exercise with no luck you may need surgery. Typically a decompression surgery will be performed to relieve pressure from the area. Depending on how severe your case will determine how much of the disc, bone and possibly tissue which must be removed to remove the current pressure on your nerve roots. Often times it may be necessary for your vertebrae to be fused together to provide you with more stability to your spine.
Conditions Treated
Pain, stiffness, numbness, crippling, loss of coordination and/or balance, loss of bladder control
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Surrogacy is an arrangement by a fertile woman to carry the child of a heterosexual couple, a gay couple, or a single person (straight or gay). The surrogate acts as a rented womb and none of her genetics transfers to the child. PlanetHospital pioneered affordable surrogacy in India and Panama and now offers it in Mexico and Thailand as well.
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Used as a form of fertility treatment in cases where either the man or woman is infertile or would prefer not to carry a child. It is also an affordable option for gays who want children.
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If you are suffering from the debilitating pain of a Tarlov Cyst you have probably learned the hard way that since this is a rare disease, most insurers won't pay for the surgery. If you live outside the US, you might be on a wait list or do not have a surgeon near you with enough experience to safely operate on you. PlanetHospital will not let you suffer anymore. We have surgeons in India, Australia, and S Korea ready to assist you now and at a reasonable cost.
Conditions Treated
perineurial cysts with nerve fibers, tarlov cyst pain
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A tummy tuck tightens the abdominal muscles of a person's body and gets rid of excess skin and/or fat, making the abdomen firm with great results.
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The X-STOP IPD implant is placed between two bones called spinous processes in the back of your spine by performing surgical procedure known as X-Stop IPD Procedure. It is performed according to the area of spinal stenosis occurred at such as lumbar.
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