Dr Stefan Botes
is a qualified general surgeon in Milnerton, Cape Town, with a particular interest in gastrointestinal, endocrine and hernia procedures. He is a strong advocate for keyhole/minimally invasive surgery and applies this technique whenever feasible. He is also a firm believer in ambulatory (same day) procedures, believing that not only do patients recover quicker in their own beds, but it is also more cost-effective.
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GIT (GASTROINTESTINAL) SURGERY
is a surgical procedure to treat gastrointestinal tract conditions, including parts involved in digestion, such as the oesophagus and stomach.
Hernia
repair
includes both primary hernias (such as inguinal or umbilical hernias) as well as incisional hernias from previous operations.
Cholecystectomy
is the surgical resection of the gallbladder due to gallbladder diseases.
Stomach
resection
is done to treat benign or malignant conditions affecting the stomach by removing parts of the stomach.
Small bowel and colon resection
are the surgical removals of the small bowel or colon if it is diseased or obstructed
Peri-anal
conditions
such as fissures, haemorrhoids, fistulas and abscesses all result in pain or discomfort in the anal region.
Acute care
surgery
includes three vital components: trauma and emergency care and surgery.
Gastrointestinal emergencies
require immediate medical intervention for a series of medical conditions, such as the following:
- Peptic ulcer disease
- Cholecystitis
- Diverticulitis
- Adhesive small bowel disease
- Appendicitis
- Sigmoid and intestinal volvulus
Trauma
surgery
or management of critically ill trauma patients in an intensive care facility
Breast
conditions
may be malignant (cancerous) or benign (lumps, nipple discharge or cysts).
Thyroid
conditions
affect the butterfly-shaped gland located at the stem of the neck, causing the following:
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Goitre (swelling in the neck)
Parathyroid
conditions
prompt high blood calcium levels causing weak bones, tiredness and kidney stones.
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Sympathy is no substitute for action.
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Adrenal gland
surgery
also labelled “adrenalectomy", is surgery to remove the adrenal gland(s) when the gland(s) produces hormones in excess or turns cancerous. This procedure can be done through open or minimally invasive techniques.
Skin
conditions
irritate the skin, leading to skin damage. The following procedures may be performed to ensure the skin remains healthy:
- Skin biopsy
- Skin excision
- Skin flaps
- Skin grafts
- Pilonidal Sinus surgery
Endoscopy
is a procedure to view the inside of the body in great detail using a lighted, flexible tube called an endoscope. Dr Botes has facilities to perform in-room scopes.
Gastroscopy
is a procedure that involves utilising an endoscope to examine the upper gastrointestinal tract.
Lower endoscopic procedures
are investigative procedures that involve examining and treating the lower gastrointestinal tract. These procedures include the following:
- Colonoscopy
- Sigmoidoscopy
Surgical
interventions
are modifications to specific bodily structures to remove foreign items or treat medical conditions.
These interventional procedures include the following:
- Biopsy
- Foreign body removal
- Polypectomy
- Variceal banding
Haemorrhoid
banding
involves tying off the haemorrhoid at the base using a rubber band.