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Robotic Cholecystectomy
#robotic surgery, #cholecystectomy, #gallbladder, #laparoscopy, #single-port surgery, #minimally invasive surgery, #gallstones, #cholecystitis, #gallbladder polyp, #hand tremor, #body tremor
Robotic cholecystectomy is a minimally invasive surgery in which a surgeon controls a robotic system to remove the gallbladder. 'Minimally invasive' means the operation is performed through small openings in the body. It may be considered as treatment for gallbladder conditions such as cholecystitis, gallstones (cholelithiasis), and gallbladder polyps. Please discuss the choice of surgical method thoroughly with your treating specialist before making a decision.2026-06-26
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Robotic Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery
#robotic surgery, #laparoscopic surgery, #hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery, #liver donation, #minimally invasive surgery, #living donor liver transplantation, #surgical scar, #open surgery, #lack of energy, #lethargy, #persistent fatigue
Robotic surgery is a method in which the surgeon sits at a console (control device) and operates by controlling robotic arms. Using 10x magnified three-dimensional (3D) images and freely moving robotic arms, it can allow more precise manipulation than laparoscopic surgery. It is also used for liver, bile duct, and pancreatic surgery, and for liver donation surgery. Whether robotic surgery is suitable, and which method is used, depends on each patient's condition, so please consult a medical specialist.2026-06-26
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Robotic Surgery for Colon and Rectal Cancer
#colorectal cancer, #rectal cancer, #robotic surgery, #minimally invasive surgery, #general surgery
Robotic surgery can offer several advantages when operating on cancers of the colon and rectum. However, robotic surgery is not the right choice for every patient. Do not rely on information from the internet to choose a surgical method; choose it based on an accurate diagnosis by a surgical specialist.2026-06-26
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Rotator Cuff Disorders
#rotator cuff, #shoulder pain, #rotator cuff tear, #shoulder muscles, #shoulder tendons, #shoulder rehabilitation
Rotator cuff disorders are conditions in which the main muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder (the rotator cuff) are affected. Among people with shoulder pain, rotator cuff disorders are far more common than frozen shoulder. If your shoulder hurts, please consult a medical specialist for an accurate diagnosis.2026-06-26
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Rotator Cuff Tear
#rotator cuff tear, #impingement syndrome, #shoulder pain, #supraspinatus tendon, #acromion, #shoulder surgery, #tendon rupture
A rotator cuff tear is a condition in which the rotator cuff — the four muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder — is torn. It is often confused with frozen shoulder, so accurate diagnosis and treatment are important. If shoulder pain persists, please consult a medical specialist.2026-06-26
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Schizophrenia
#schizophrenia, #delusions, #auditory hallucinations, #hallucinations, #negative symptoms, #antipsychotic medication, #mental health, #constipation, #difficulty passing stool, #hard stool, #hand tremor, #body tremor, #anxious feeling in the chest, #restlessness, #worrying for no reason
Schizophrenia is a major mental illness in which the ability to distinguish reality from one's own thoughts and perceptions is impaired. In Korean, the disorder was previously called jeongsinbunyeolbyeong (literally, "split-mind disease") but was renamed johyeonbyeong in 2011; the new term means "tuning the strings," reflecting the idea that mental confusion arises when the brain's neural signaling is not properly tuned. With appropriate treatment and management, people with schizophrenia can maintain daily functioning.2026-06-26
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Seborrheic Dermatitis
#seborrheic dermatitis, #dandruff, #scalp, #eyebrows, #erythema, #scaling, #dermatitis, #winter
Seborrheic dermatitis is a chronic skin condition in which dry or greasy yellowish scales form on top of areas of erythema (redness). If symptoms recur, please consult a dermatologist.2026-06-26
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Shoulder Pain
#shoulder pain, #rotator cuff tear, #frozen shoulder, #adhesive capsulitis, #calcific tendinitis, #cervical radiculopathy, #glenohumeral arthritis, #arthroscopic surgery
The main causes of shoulder pain are rotator cuff tear, adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder), calcific tendinitis, and cervical radiculopathy. Because treatment differs depending on the cause, an accurate diagnosis is important. If shoulder pain persists, please consult a medical specialist.2026-06-26
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Sleep Apnea
#sleep apnea, #snoring, #polysomnography, #positive airway pressure device, #CPAP, #insomnia, #daytime sleepiness, #high blood pressure, #headache, #a splitting headache, #migraine, #back-of-head pain, #lack of energy, #fatigue, #feeling tired all the time
Sleep apnea is a condition in which breathing repeatedly stops or becomes markedly reduced for 10 seconds or longer during sleep. If left untreated, it can worsen various systemic conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes mellitus. It is not a simple sleeping habit but a condition that may require treatment. If you snore heavily or feel severe daytime sleepiness, please consult an ENT specialist.2026-06-26
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Soft Tissue Sarcoma
#soft tissue sarcoma, #sarcoma, #extremity sarcoma, #soft tissue tumor, #soft tissue neoplasm, #rare cancer, #malignant tumor, #body swelling, #facial swelling, #leg swelling, #swollen hands and feet
Soft tissue sarcoma is a malignant tumor (cancer) that arises in the soft tissues of the body, such as muscle, fat, blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue. It is a very rare cancer, and early detection and treatment are important. If you have a lump on your body that keeps growing over several months, please consult a medical specialist.2026-06-26
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Sphincter-Preserving Surgery for Rectal Cancer
#rectal cancer, #sphincter preservation, #ostomy, #low anterior resection, #Kegel exercises
Whether the anus can be preserved during rectal cancer surgery depends on the location of the tumor and whether it has invaded the anal sphincter. Because this directly affects quality of life, please consult an experienced colorectal surgeon for an accurate diagnosis and treatment.2026-06-26
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Spine Surgery
#spine surgery, #disc, #spinal stenosis, #disc herniation, #scoliosis, #spondylolisthesis, #spinal rehabilitation, #osteoporosis, #lumbar spine, #cervical spine, #body swelling, #facial swelling, #leg swelling, #swollen hands and feet, #numbness in hands and feet, #arm numbness, #tingling leg, #weakness in the arms or legs, #difficulty moving one side of the body
Spinal conditions cause a variety of symptoms, including neck and back pain, numbness in the arms and legs, and gait disturbance. Typical conditions include herniated disc (disc herniation), spinal stenosis, and spondylolisthesis. Most spinal conditions are not life-threatening, so the principle is to start with conservative treatment such as drug therapy and physical therapy, and whether and when surgery is needed depends on each patient's condition. Please consult a medical specialist for an accurate diagnosis and direction of treatment.2026-06-26
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Stroke
#stroke, #dementia, #vascular dementia, #high blood pressure, #snoring, #weakness in the arms or legs, #difficulty moving one side of the body
Stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked or ruptures. A blocked blood vessel is called a cerebral infarction, and a ruptured one is called a cerebral hemorrhage. If symptoms appear, going to the emergency room immediately is the most important way to reduce aftereffects. Stroke is also closely related to dementia. The main symptom of stroke is the loss of a specific bodily function, such as paralysis of the arms or legs. The most important factor in treatment is the golden time (the critical time window for treatment), so please be sure to consult a medical specialist for an accurate diagnosis. If abnormal symptoms appear, call 119 (Korea's emergency number) or go to the emergency room immediately.2026-06-26
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Text Neck Syndrome
#forward head posture, #text neck, #cervical kyphosis, #neck pain, #neck exercises, #smartphone neck, #pain in the neck, #pain in the back of the neck, #stiff neck, #numbness in hands and feet, #arm numbness, #tingling leg
Text neck syndrome (known colloquially in Korean as "turtle neck" syndrome) is a neck condition caused by repeatedly holding the head forward while using a smartphone or computer. It can be prevented with good posture and regular exercise, and if symptoms are severe, please be sure to consult a medical specialist.2026-06-26
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Thyroid Cancer
#thyroid cancer, #papillary carcinoma, #thyroidectomy, #radioactive iodine therapy, #thyroid hormone medication, #levothyroxine, #hypothyroidism, #lymph node metastasis, #thyroid ultrasound
Thyroid cancer is cancer that develops in the butterfly-shaped thyroid gland at the front of the neck. Prognosis varies greatly by type; papillary carcinoma, which accounts for more than 90% of thyroid cancers in Korea, grows slowly and responds well to treatment, so its outlook is relatively favorable. However, some rarer types have a poorer prognosis, so please be sure to decide on an accurate diagnosis and treatment through a medical specialist.2026-06-26