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CyberKnife is a frameless robotic stereotactic radiosurgery system delivering precise high-dose radiation to tumours anywhere in the body, achieving 90–95% local control for brain metastases without incisions.
Cystoscopy uses a flexible or rigid telescope to examine the bladder interior; flexible cystoscopy is performed under local gel anaesthesia and detects bladder cancer with 90–95% sensitivity.
Deep brain stimulation implants electrodes in the STN or GPi to modulate motor circuits in Parkinson's disease, tremor, and dystonia — surgical technique and outcomes.
A dental bridge replaces missing teeth by anchoring pontics to adjacent crown abutments. Learn about porcelain and zirconia options, 10–15 year longevity, and care requirements.
A dental crown is a custom tooth-shaped cap cemented over a damaged or root-treated tooth to restore shape, strength, and appearance. Learn about materials, procedure, and lifespan.
Dental implant surgery: titanium screw placement, osseointegration, crown attachment, candidacy, success rates, and aftercare for permanent tooth replacement.
Dental veneers are thin porcelain or composite shells bonded to the front of teeth to correct discolouration, chips, gaps, and shape irregularities, lasting 10–15 years with proper care.
DermaDeep is a cross-linked hyaluronic acid filler injected into the deep dermis and subcutis to restore facial volume, correct deep nasolabial folds, and contour facial features with results lasting 12–18 months.
DermaLive is a semi-permanent hybrid dermal filler combining hyaluronic acid with acrylic hydrogel microspheres for mid-face volume restoration lasting 2–5 years.
Retroperitoneoscopy is minimally invasive keyhole access to the retroperitoneal space for biopsy of kidneys, adrenal glands, and lymph nodes with diagnostic yield exceeding 90%.
Dialysis filters waste, fluid, and electrolytes from blood when kidneys fail. Learn about haemodialysis vs peritoneal dialysis, session frequency, dietary restrictions, and survival outcomes.
Dilation and curettage (D&C) is a minor gynaecological procedure that removes uterine tissue to treat incomplete miscarriage, abnormal bleeding, or obtain diagnostic endometrial samples.
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