Will surgery alone cure this condition or do I need other treatments too How serious is this and what else should I do to recover fully

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If a DJ stent is retained since 2011, surgery is usually required to remove it; endoscopic procedures like ureteroscopy may be a less invasive option.

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I've been diagnosed with pilonidal sinus and I'm not sure what the best treatment option is. Should I consider plastic surgery or is regular open surgery good enough? I'm a bit worried about recovery and which one would be better long-term

Pilonidal sinus is best treated with surgical options‚Äîexcision with flap closure or laser.ENT-away inflammations often need tissue excision rather than simple drainage.

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I have a double hernia on both sides and I'm really worried about which surgery option open or laparoscopic would give me a permanent fix with no chance of it coming back. Is there one that offers a lifetime guarantee?

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I just got diagnosed with a right irreducible inguinal hernia with omentum inside and everyone's suggesting open surgery but I'm wondering why laparoscopy isn't an option here what are the pros and cons for my case

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