For Mrs. Vanita Saxena, all hope of conceiving a second child seemed to be lost, after she was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, and underwent 2 miscarriages. Despite the desire to have another baby, she was afraid of the consequences of trying to conceive once again due to the effect that it might have on […]
Healing Stories
Gastroesophageal reflex disease
The gastroesophageal reflex disease is a chronic condition of mucosal damage caused by acid coming up from the stomach to esophagus. It is usually caused by changes in the junction between stomach and esophagus including abnormal relaxation of lower esophageal sphincter (les) or a hiatal hernia, obesity, zollinger Ellison syndrome, high blood calcium level etc. […]
Laparoscopic Total Colectomy and Ileo Rectal Anastomosis
Recently, a case of laparoscopic total colectomy was performed at Aster Hospital, Mankhool. A patient complaining of abdominal pain, vomiting and constipation came to the Gastroenterology department at Aster Hospital Mankhool. He reportedly was suffering from significant weight loss, loss of appetite, and was syncope due to pain. He was seen by Dr. Amal Upadhyay – Consultant […]
TRUS Guided Biopsy at Aster Hospital
At Aster Hospital, we offer TRUS guided prostate biopsy. This method obviates the pain & discomfort associated with traditional biopsies yielding much better results. A patient recently referred by Dr. Nazeer Ahamed (Specialist in Urology) at Aster Jubilee Medical Complex, Bur Dubai was taken in at Aster Hospital to investigate enlarged prostate and high serum […]
Rescue Cerclage
Since the opening of Aster Hospital, 4 cases of successful rescue cerclage have been performed and were able to continue the pregnancy beyond 29 weeks. The procedure had its challenges and its own rewards as we were able to add colors and new meanings to people’s lives. The case was referred by Dr. Fousiya at […]