surgery

  1. Lefty309

    ICL Eye Surgery (Implantable Collamer Lens)

    My corneas are sadly too thin for LASIK / PRK surgery so I am considering ICL. Has anybody underwent this surgery or know someone who did? Where and when did they have it done, and what was the total cost? Dr Wassermann is apparently the only ophthalmologist who does this procedure in KZN. Not...
  3. RedViking

    SCA dismisses appeal by doctor over process leading to amputation of patient’s leg

    https://www.businesslive.co.za/bd/national/2023-03-16-sca-dismisses-appeal-by-doctor-over-process-leading-to-amputation-of-patients-leg/
    • RedViking
    • Thread
    • broken healthcare system dr frederick louw judge mokgere masipa medical law negligence private health care specialist surgeon supreme court of appeal (sca) surgery vascular surgeon
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: News and Current Affairs
  4. T

    Jaw realignment surgery

    Hi all. I need to go for jaw realignment surgery in the next few months and I was wondering the following 1) How much does it cost if I don't use medical aid (ranges will be great). 2) Does medical aid pay for the procedure (provided the orthodontist provides valid reasoning as to why it is...
  5. A

    What was the total cost of Laparoscopic gall bladder removal at MediClinic?

    How much did the total cost of your Laparoscopic gall bladder removal amount to? Including the cost of the surgeon, anesthetist's hospital fee, etc. I am asking because I want to privately pay for a relative's procedure and want to know what I am in for. MediClinic Cape Town informed me that the...
  6. X

    Need a dental implant - maxillofacial surgeon or periodontist? Incl doc's name please

    I need a recommendation please - having a tooth out tomorrow and I need an implant done (& a crown) when the jaw has healed. I'm not sure which speciality handles it better? Also need the name of a doc please. I'm on the East Rand but will travel to Jhb, Pta etc to see a highly recommended...
  7. G

    How do you completely mess up 2014?

    By getting told you need to have braces fitted (at the age of 26) and jaw surgery which medical aid do not pay for as its seen as "cosmetic"
  8. N

    Lasik Surgery - My Experience (Long, detailed read..)

    Howzit guys, So ive just been for lasik surgery for both my eyes last thursday, and have fully recovered and back at work :) I thought it might be informative to others who are thinking about going for the procedure and have concerns and questions. Lets Begin... History: So i have been...
  9. mercurial

    Man Loses Legs in Botched Gallbladder Surgery

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  10. mercurial

    Woman in Intensive Care After 'Restoring Virginity' for Sixth Time

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  11. mercurial

    Doctors Remove 6-Inch Fishing Spear From Man's Brain

    More... :eek:
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