This medicine should never be used before surgery, experts warn

This medicine should never be used before surgery, experts warn

Illinois: The American Society of Anesthesiologists (anesthesiologists) recently warned that Ozempic, a drug used for weight loss, could be dangerous for patients undergoing surgery. Ozampic and other drugs in a class called GLP-1 receptor agonists slow down digestion, leading to decreased appetite and weight loss. Dr. Michael Champio, president of the American Society of Anesthesiologists,…

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A Pakistani surgeon has set a world record for women's robotic surgery

A Pakistani surgeon has set a world record for women’s robotic surgery

In London, Pakistani surgeon Dr. Amir Raza has set a world record for women’s robotic surgery. A team of doctors led by Dr. Amir Raza performed 12 complex operations in a day using robotic technology. Gynecological operations carried out at London’s Chelsea and Westminster Hospitals are performed using robotic surgery through a ‘keyhole’ in the…

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First successful robotic surgery at Pakistan Kidney and Liver Transplant Institute

First successful robotic surgery at Pakistan Kidney and Liver Transplant Institute

The first successful robotic surgery was performed at Pakistan Kidney and Liver Transplant Institute and Research Center. This is the first hospital in Punjab public health sector where robotic surgery has been introduced. The PKLI spokesperson says that the revolutionary development is a game changer in the medical world. Urology Department Chairman Dr. Nadeem Bin…

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Successful heart surgery through innovative treatment Rota Pro technology

Successful heart surgery through innovative treatment Rota Pro technology

For the first time in Peshawar Institute of Cardiology (PIC), a 60-year-old patient’s heart was successfully operated on using Rota Pro technology. According to Dr. Abidullah, Head of Cardiology Department of Peshawar Institute of Cardiology, Rota Pro technology was introduced for the first time in PIC. A 60-year-old patient underwent successful heart surgery with RotaPro…

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3D-printed hearts designed for ease of surgery

3D-printed hearts designed for ease of surgery

Massachusetts: Scientists are trying to create a 3D-printed replica of the human heart to improve life-saving technology. These models simulate the blood flow and pressure of patients’ failing hearts, allowing surgeons to improve the valve replacement process and select the best valve. Heart valve prolapse occurs when a person’s natural valves become dysfunctional or damaged…

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