Weight Loss (Laparoscopic Surgery In Iran)

laparoscopic surgery in Iran … With today’s lifestyle, many people suffer from overweight and obesity-related complications. To make sure that one is underweight, healthy weight, overweight, or obese, he or she can calculate his or her BMI by dividing his weight (in kilograms) by his height (in square meters). A person with a BMI index of ≥30 is considered obese.

However, there is not much to worry! People with 30 to 200 kilograms excess weight, can undergo weight loss surgeries. Skillful surgeons in Iran provide you with a wide range of weight loss surgeries with long lasting results. These procedures can significantly reduce obesity-related complications, such as Coronary Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, Metabolic Syndrome, and Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome. With guaranteed results, you will go through a quick procedure and see dramatic results.

Generally, weight loss surgery is recommended for people with one of the following conditions:

Severe obesity, that is BMI above 30.

BMI above 35 with serious obesity related problems, such as diabetes, severe joint pain, or sleep apnea) that would improve with weight loss.

BMI above 30 with specific conditions, including a combination of diseases like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and sleep apnea.

Certain races (Southeastern Asians and Indians) that experience the effects of obesity at lower BMIs are eligible for weight loss surgery at a lower BMI (27.5).

Depending on the patient’s condition, the surgeon chooses the most suitable method among the various weight loss surgeries to achieve the most optimal result. Some of the techniques limit the amount of food you can take, some affect how you digest food, and some make changes to your stomach or small intestine, or both. The 6 most common weight loss surgeries (also called “bariatric surgery”) are explained fully as follows.

The most common types of weight loss Surgery:

1- Gastric Balloon

Gastric balloon helps you temporarily feel full sooner while eating. In this technique, your surgeon will place an inflatable balloon inside your stomach using an endoscope. It restricts the amount of food you can eat. The procedure needs to be performed under anesthesia, but with no incision. After six months you will lose between 25 to 30 percent of your excess weight. It is noted that the balloon will be removed after 6 months. Since this method is easy to perform and safe and does not require any anatomical change, it is very popular.

2 –  Gastric Band

Gastric Band, also called Adjustable Gastric Band or simply the band, helps you satisfy hunger with eating just a small amount of food. In this technique, an inflatable band is placed around the upper part of the stomach, which creates a small stomach pouch above the band. It should be noted that there is no malabsorption in this technique, and food will be digested normally. In this technique, you will lose approximately 40 to 50 percent of your extra weight, and there is no need to for cutting of the stomach or intestines.

3 – Gastric Plication

Laparoscopic Gastric Plication Surgery, also called Laparoscopic Gastric Greater Curvature Plication or Gastric Imbrication, refers to a restrictive procedure that aims to reduce the size of the stomach. By making large folds in the stomach’s lining, it shrinks the size of the stomach, and hence the patient feels full sooner. In this technique the capacity of the stomach is reduced by about 80 percent, and you feel full after eating only a small portion of food. The procedure is performed using a laparoscopic surgery under general anesthesia, and takes between one to two hours, and you will lose up to 55 percent of your excess weight within 2 years after the surgery. It is noted that +30 BMI index is required for this technique.

4- Gastric Sleeve

Gastric sleeve, also known as sleeve gastrectomy, is a common weight loss surgery that helps you feel less hungry and full sooner while eating. In this method, the size of the stomach is reduced through surgery, and the stomach will be like a narrow tube. The new much smaller stomach does not stretch while eating, and produces less of the hunger hormone, known as ghrelin. The rate of success in this method is pretty high, and people lose an average of 60 to 65 percent of their excess body weight during the first two years after the surgery.

5 – Gastric Bypass

Gastric Bypass helps you feel full sooner while eating and absorb less minerals. In this technique, the surgeon divides the stomach and creates a small stomach pouch, and attaches it to the small intestine. This leads to weight loss in two different ways. First, since the stomach becomes smaller, it holds less food than before the surgery, so you feel full after eating a very small amount of food or liquid. Second, the body absorbs fewer calories. The procedure can be performed both through laparoscopy and open surgery, through small incisions. Gastric bypass has high rate of success. Within the first year after the surgery, patients lose up to 75 percent of their excess body weight. Gastric bypass is recommended if your BMI is above 35.

6 –  Mini Bypass

Mini Gastric Bypass works in two ways. First, in restricts the amount of food that can be eaten, and second, it alters gut hormones involving in appetite control. In this method, the stomach is divided, and most of it is no longer attached to the esophagus and will no longer receive food. Your new stomach is much smaller and shaped like a small tube. Also, intestine is bypassed, causing the body to absorb fewer calories and minerals. It is recommended for people with +35 BMI index.

Cancer Treatment In Iran

Those who are looking for high-quality Cancer Treatment in Iran with a rather low price, can choose to be treated in Iran and can be assisted with high quality medical care. As we know any delays and interruptions in these types of medical procedures can lead to the reduction of the effectiveness of treatment.

Depending on the type of cancer, the treatment of various cancers might be trying to eradicate or kill cancer cells started.

Cancer Research Center, Shiraz Institute for Cancer Research, Tehran University of Medical Sciences are among some of the most prominent and successful cancer research facilities. These institutes devote themselves to find new ways for the earlier diagnosis to increase survival rates, effective treatments with fewer side-effects.

Cancer Treatment in Iran are equipped with radiation (linear accelerator and CT simulator), chemotherapy (outpatient and inpatient beds), palliative care services, and surgical (operation room and intensive care unit) facilities. In virtue of state-of-the-art technologies such as polymer-based Nano carriers for the targeted release of the anti-cancer drug curcumin, these centers can provide the most needed care and assistance to patients, one patient at a time on the road ahead to a cancer free world.

Below are the most commonly diagnosed types of cancer:

Bone Marrow Transplant, Adrenal Glands Cancer, Bile duct cancer, Biological Hormone Therapy,  Bladder Cancer, Bone Cancer, Brachytherapy – Internal Radiation Therapy, Brain Cancer,  Breast Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Chemotherapy, Chest Cancer,  Colon Cancer, Conformal Radiation Therapy, Cranio Facial Surgery, Cyberknife for Cancer, Esophagus Cancer, High Intensity Focused Ultrasound HIFU, Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy, Kidney Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Leukemia, Liver Cancer,  Lung Cancer, Lymphoma, Jaw Cancer, Oesophagus Cancer, Oral Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, PET Scan, Prostate Cancer, Proton Therapy, Radiotherapy (Radiation), Rectal Resection, Salivary Glands Cancer, Skin Cancer, Stereotactic Radiotherapy, Stomach Cancer, Testicular Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, Tracheal Cancer, Uterine Cancer, Vaginal Cancer, Vaginal cancer

Cosmetic & Medical Dentistry In Iran

Dentistry is a branch of medicine that mainly deals with the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases of the oral cavity, including teeth, gums, and mouth diseases. Dentistry in Iran covers a wide range of dental care procedures. These procedures can range from cosmetic dentistry to medical dentistry.

Of the two branches of dentistry, cosmetic dentistry refers to any dental work that aims to improve the appearance of teeth and gums. Cosmetic dentistry improves the dental aesthetic in color, position, shape, size, and overall smile appearance.

Smile enhancement has spectacular results on your appearance and self-confidence.

Less invasive techniques, as well as natural-looking and tooth-colored dental materials, such as porcelain or composite materials, are utilized to provide a more desirable and durable result.

Restorative benefits can also be obtained from cosmetic treatments. Take dental filling as an example. Many people choose to have dental filling with special material, such as porcelain or composite, to match the color of their teeth.

Examples of common cosmetic dentistry procedures are

dental bleaching, dental veneers (dental laminates), dentures, dental bridges, orthodontics, dental filling (tooth filling), dental scaling, dental implants, and crowns.

Most Common Dentistry Services (Medical Dentistry and Cosmetic dentistry):

Dental implant

Dental implants are artificial replacements for teeth’s roots. In the same way roots support natural teeth, dental implants directly fit into your jawbone and hold false teeth or crowns in place.

Dental implants are made of different materials including titanium, and they are fixed in place with an internal screw called abutment.

For a successful dental implant, you need to have healthy gums and strong jawbone.

In case you take good care of them, they can last for the rest of your life.

Crowns

Crowns, also called caps, can restore the shape, color, and function of the original tooth. They are simply fit over the remaining of a natural tooth.

Crowns are made of different types of materials including metal, porcelain, and ceramic, and combination of these materials.

Dental-Veneers—Dentistry-in-Iran

Porcelain veneers (dental laminates)

A veneer is a thin shell of porcelain that is bonded to a tooth to improve its color and shape. Veneers significantly improve your smile.  A veneer generally covers only the front and top of a tooth. Veneers can be used to close the spaces between teeth, and lengthen smaller or misshapen teeth. Veneers can also protect the teeth from damage, and restore their original look.

Tooth whitening

People who drink lots of tea or coffee or red wine, and smoke, are common candidates for tooth whitening. Tooth whitening lightens your teeth by several shades.

Tooth whitening process should be carried out by a dentist or a dental professional, otherwise it may put your oral health at risk.

One of the most common methods of tooth whitening is using gels. Laser whitening, also known as power whitening, is another tooth whitening method carried out by a dentist.

Tooth Extraction

In case there is too much damage or decay for the tooth that it cannot be fixed either by crowns or fillings or other dental treatments, it may need to be extracted or removed. Also some people may have extra teeth, or sometimes baby teeth do not fall out in time.

Tooth removal procedures include simple extraction, and surgical extraction. Simple extraction is used for the teeth that can be seen in the mouth and is a simple procedure. Surgical extraction, on the other hand, is a bit more complex procedure.

Dental Filling (Tooth Filling)

Dental filling is the best treatment for teeth that have been damaged or decayed. Dental filling restores the damaged tooth to its normal shape and function. It also helps prevent further decay.

There are a number of materials used for fillings, including gold, porcelain, composite resin, and amalgam. Depending on the extent of the repair, and considering your allergies to certain materials, your dentist chooses the most suitable material for your treatment.

Scaling and Root Planing

Scaling and root planing procedure, also known as non-surgical periodontal therapy or deep cleaning, involves removing dental plaque and cementum. In the procedure the exposed surface of the root is then smoothed.

If you have any symptoms including swollen or red or bleeding teeth, bad breath or bad taste in your mouth, or loose teeth, scaling and root planing is recommended to treat periodontal diseases. It also keeps your teeth and gum healthy.

Dental Bridges

If you have a missing tooth, bridges are the best technique to cover the space between the teeth. The imbalance caused by a missing tooth, can lead to bad bites and more importantly to gum disease and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, or even difficulty in speech.

Bridges along with crowns can strengthen a damaged tooth, and also improve the tooth’s appearance and shape.

Bridges and crown are cemented onto existing teeth or implants, and they only can be removed by a dentist.

Dentures

Dentures, also called removable false teeth, are made of different materials including acrylic, nylon, or metal. They securely fit over the gums and jawbones, as soon as your teeth are removed, and they can be easily removed.

Considering your condition and the number of missing teeth, you may need complete dentures, that is a full set, or partial dentures.

Dentures help you speak clearly, eat comfortably, improve the appearance of your smile, and they also make you more confident.

Orthodontics

Severely crooked and protruding teeth not only are difficult to keep clean, but they also can leave you more at risk of damage. Orthodontics could also be considered as a cosmetic dental treatment for many patients.

Different types of braces including Invisalign, Inman aligners, Simpli5 aligners, Fast acting braces, and Damon braces transform the appearance of your smile and straighten your teeth. Other benefits of braces are long term results, less damage to your teeth, and facilitating speaking and cleaning the teeth.

Cardiology In Iran

Cardiology in Iran consists of the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders related to the heart. Heart surgeries are among many various corrective treatments that tend to different conditions of the heart and damage caused by a number of diseases.

Heart surgeries (cardiac or cardiothoracic surgery) includes many different types of surgical procedures to correct various conditions and damages caused by disease, heart attack, and strokes.

Iranian cardiology specialists hold highest scientific levels in assessing and treatment of cardiac disorders and provide medical services of high quality in performing very advanced heart surgeries, many of whom are globally renowned for the complex operations. Iranian hospital, have seen brilliant records in cardiology and according to just one hospital’s record, out of 25 thousand pacemaker surgeries and angioplasties performed in the past 10 years, not a single surgery-related death has been reported.

Iranian specialists successfully keep up with the rapid global advancement in the cardiovascular treatments. Iran is currently among the top 10 countries in treating cardiovascular conditions (ranking number one in the middle east region).

Because of the high quality of cardio medical care provided by these hospitals, every year, thousands of patients from neighboring countries and even all across Europe and the US seek treatment in Iran. The specialists with the help of high-end and modern facilities and hospital equipment are capable of performing sophisticated heart surgeries with the best results.

Common Cardiovascular Surgeries and treatments:

Angiography

Coronary angiography is a procedure which involves using a contrast material for filling in the blood vessels and X-ray imaging to study the blood flow through the heart arteries and to detect any possible blockages. This method is especially effective for evaluating coronary artery disease (CAD). Coronary angiography can exactly detect the severity and location of CAD.

Angioplasty

Coronary angioplasty is procedure which involves using a balloon-tipped catheter to open blocked or narrowed heart arteries and restore normal blood flow. This is done by inserting the balloon-tipped catheter through an artery and inflating the balloon where the artery is blocked. This treatment may be used to reduce chest pain due to reduced blood flow and to prevent damage to heart muscle after a heart attack.

Vessal Angioplasty (one stent), Vessal Angioplasty (two stents), Vessal Angioplasty (three stents)

CABG

Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is surgical procedure for treating coronary artery disease (CAD), which involves connecting or grafting a healthy artery to the blocked coronary artery. This method is used to bypass the blocked part of the coronary vein, for creating a new path for blood flow. Multiple coronary veins can be treated during one CABG surgery.

Echo

Echocardiography test is a procedure that uses ultrasound waves to take real-time images called echocardiogram of the heart. This technique is used to monitor the functioning of the heart and its valves, so it can detect heart blood clots, aorta problems, etc. Echocardiography may be recommended for various reasons, such as an irregular heartbeat that needs inspection of heart chambers or valves. There several types of echocardiography, the appropriate test depends on the required information.

Heart Valve Replacement Surgery

Heart valve replacement is a surgical procedure which involves replacing one or more of the heart valves with a prosthetic valve, as a treatment for valve disease. Heart valves control the one-way blood flow by closing and opening during heartbeats. In cases of severe valve damage, valve replacement surgery may be recommended. This surgery is most commonly performed to replace the aortic or mitral valve.

Open Heart Surgery

Open heart surgery which is also called traditional heart surgery, refers to any type of surgery which involves cutting the chest open to treat valves, arteries or muscles of the heart. During this operation the body is connected to a bypass machine which does the work of the heart and lungs. Open heart surgery may be performed for various reasons. It is used to replace or repair damaged heart valves, repair abnormal heart tissues, heart transplantation, etc.

Aortic Surgery

The aorta is a large artery that carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to other organs throughout the body. The aortic valve controls the one-way blood flow by closing and opening during heartbeats. There are various conditions that can affect the function of aorta that may lead to life threatening situations. Aortic surgery may be necessary to treat diseases such as aortic aneurysm (enlarged aorta), aortic dissection (tears and holes in the aortic valve) or may be performed to replace the aortic valves.

Heart Valve Surgery

Heart valve surgery is a procedure which involves repairing or replacing heart valves. Heart valves control the one-way blood flow by closing and opening during heartbeats. If heart valves don’t open or close the way they should, the blood can’t flow throughout the body normally.  The valve repair method is often used to treat diseased mitral valves. In cases of severe valve damage, valve replacement may be recommended, which is most commonly used to replace mitral and aortic valves.

Eye Care In Iran

Eye care in Iran offers the best ophthalmic surgeons. Eye care Professionals with academic expertise utilize facilities according to the international standards.

Those who seek eye care treatments, in technologically advanced and yet cost saving hospitals and clinics, can take advantage of the first class professional care and medical expertise in Iran, without bearing long waiting lists and with a very affordable cost.

The country boasts some of the most expert eye care professionals who are highly trained and the hospitals are equipped with the most advanced technologies for ophthalmological procedures. In addition, there are many more in an environment you feel at home. The clinics take advantage of advanced technological equipment and have excellent achievements and high success rate in the eye care centers of Iran.

Selected Iran’s private hospitals and clinics offer exceptional eye care and advanced treatments include:

Cataract Surgery

Cataract is a clouding of the lens inside the eye, causing vision loss that cannot be corrected with glasses, contact lenses or corneal refractive surgery like LASIK.

In laser cataract surgery, an advanced femtosecond laser replaces or assists use of a hand-held surgical tool for the following steps in cataract surgery: The corneal incision. The anterior capsulotomy. Lens and cataract fragmentation.

Corneal Transplant Surgery

Corneal transplantation, also known as corneal grafting, is a surgical procedure where a damaged or diseased cornea is replaced by donated corneal tissue (the graft). The cornea, or the bulge that protects the pupil, is also vital for focusing light waves in a process called refraction. Most visual issues and problems involve refraction errors. The cornea is, is vital to vision. The need to replace or transplanted cornea may be due to several factors, including ulcers, disease, or damage. A cornea transplant is known in medical terms as keratoplasty.

Diabetic Retinopathy Treatment

The Early Treatment for Diabetic Retinopathy Study has found that laser surgery for macular edema reduces the incidence of moderate visual loss (doubling of visual angle or roughly a 2-line visual loss) from 30% to 15% over a 3-year period.

Diabetic retinopathy is diabetes-related damage to the light-sensitive retina in the back of the eye. As diabetes progresses, chronic high blood sugar levels cause changes that damage the tiny blood vessels in the retina, which makes them leak fluid or hemorrhage (bleed).

Eye Examination

An eye examination is a series of tests performed by an ophthalmologist (medical doctor), optometrist, or orthoptist assessing vision and ability to focus on and discern objects, as well as other tests and examinations pertaining to the eyes. A comprehensive eye exam can take an hour or more, depending on the doctor and the number and complexity of tests required to fully evaluate your vision and the health of your eyes.

Refractive Eye Surgery

Refractive surgery refers to surgical procedures that correct common vision problems (nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism and presbyopia) to reduce your dependence on prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses. Most types of vision correction surgery reshape your cornea, the clear front part of your eye. The most widely performed type of refractive surgery is LASIK where a laser is used to reshape the cornea. Photo Refractive Keratectomy (PRK), Laser Eye Surgery (LASIK), Vision Correction Surgery

Glaucoma Treatment

Glaucoma can be treated with eye drops, pills, laser surgery, traditional surgery or a combination of these methods. The goal of any treatment is to prevent loss of vision, as vision loss from glaucoma is irreversible.Glaucoma is damage to the optic nerve. The condition causes increased production and imbalance of eye fluid called aqueous humor. This excessive aqueous humor increases pressure in the eye and reduces the eye’s ability to function properly. Glaucoma also causes canals that drain fluid to become clogged, blocked so they can’t drain the fluid, leading to loss of vision.

Blepharoplasty

Blepharoplasty includes surgery to repair droopy eyelids that may involve removing excess skin, muscle and fat. As you age, your eyelids stretch, and the muscles supporting them weaken. As a result, excess fat may gather above and below your eyelids, causing sagging eyebrows, droopy upper lids and bags under your eyes.

Besides making you look older, severely sagging skin around your eyes can reduce your side vision (peripheral vision), especially the upper and outer parts of your field of vision. Blepharoplasty can reduce or eliminate these vision problems and make your eyes appear younger and more alert.

Lid deformity surgery

There are many deformities that can affect the eyelids. These can be congenital, acquired or posttraumatic. The most commonly seen problems are ptosis (droopiness of the eyelid), entropion (the lid rolls inward), and ectropion (the lid rolls outward). While Treatments for ptosis and entropion are surgical, Treatment for ectropion may include the use of artificial tears and ointments to relieve symptoms, but surgical correction is needed to correct the lid position.

Oculoplastics, Orbit and Reconstructive Surgery

The Oculoplastics/Orbital Service provides examinations, diagnosis and treatment of disorders, anomalies and injuries of the eyelids, tear ducts and the orbit (bony structure around the eye). The field of oculoplastic surgery combines the precision and microsurgery of ophthalmology with the aesthetic and reconstructive concepts of plastic surgery. Oculoplastic surgery is also done for cosmetic purposes.

Oriental eyelid surgery

Also known as double eyelid surgery or Asian blepharoplasty, this surgery involves carefully reshaping the upper eyelid skin to create a more defined crease. It is important to recognize that the Oriental eyelid is very different from the Western occidental eyelid with a different anatomy.

Puffy eyelids surgery

Eye bags are typically a cosmetic problem, although in some cases extreme puffiness can visually impair sufferers. For patients whose eye bags are caused by bulging or excess fat under the eyes a surgical procedure is recommended to get rid of the bags .In an eye bag surgery, the fat under the eyes is removed or adjusted to eliminate the bags. While bags underneath the eye tend to be the most prevalent, eye bags can form around the upper eyelid as well.

Strabismus surgery

Strabismus surgery loosens or tightens eye muscles, which changes the alignment of the eyes relative to each other. In standard strabismus surgery, the muscle is weakened, strengthened or moved and a permanent knot is placed. This surgery is best for someone in whom strabismus developed in adulthood after previously normal eye alignment. Strabismus surgery is a one-day procedure. The patient spends only a few hours in the hospital with minimal preoperative preparation.

ENT (Ear, Nose And Throat In Iran)

Modern surgery in Iran has developed to such a level that the body of knowledge and surgical skills has led to specializing in particular areas, including ENT. Otolaryngology, commonly known as ENT, is a branch of medicine that specializes in diagnosis and treatment of disorders of Ear, Nose, and Throat. In a broader view, it specializes in head and neck diseases, providing comprehensive services for all ages, from newborns to adults.

Coping with chronic ear infection, tonsillitis, sinus problems, impaired sense of hearing, problems in eating, breathing and speech, malignant and benign tumors in ears, nose, throat, head, and neck, acid reflux (GERD), and cancers such as oral, salivary gland, and skin cancer affecting the head, neck, and nose, are some common examples within key areas of concern in ENT.

Among a wide range of symptoms that can be associated with ear, nose, and throat problems, the most common are listed below:

Dizziness, Watery and itchy eyes, Runny and itchy nose, Nose bleeds, Painful or swollen ear(s), Ringing or buzzing sounds (tinnitus), Hearing loss, Blockage or a full sensation in the ear, Sore or swollen throat, Loss of voice (laryngitis), Jaw pain, Excessive snoring causing frequent waking

To relieve the troubling symptoms, our highly skillful ENT specialists with years’ of expertise, perform a number of helpful procedures including: sinus surgery, pediatric ENT surgery, head and neck surgery, and Balloon Sinuplasty.

It is also noted that facial plastic and reconstructive surgeries are also within the area of expertise of ENT.

ENT has a wide range of sub-specialties; each includes various treatments. ENT’s sub-specialties are as follows:

Otology. Otology focuses on treatment of infection, disease, and damage to ear.

Rhinology. The main focus of Rhinology is treatment of sinus and nasal disorders to improve breathing and nasal function.

Laryngology. Laryngology focuses on treatment of the infections of throat and larynx to facilitate speech.

Head and neck surgery. Head and neck surgery specializes in surgery on cysts, salivary, thyroid and parathyroid glands, and head and neck cancers.

Facial plastics. Facial plastics refers to cosmetic procedures including Rhinoplasty, and face lifts, and also reconstructive procedures such as resetting the jaw.

Pediatrics. This field of ENT specializes in problems requiring treatment at a very young age. These problems include airway problems, infections of adenoids or tonsils that require to be removed.

Below is a detailed list of ENT’s sub-specialties:

Ear Surgeries:

Hearing Reconstruction

ossicular chain reconstruction, Stapedectomy, Bone Anchored Hearing Aids (BAHA), Middle Ear Implants

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Cochlear Implants

Chronic Otitis Media (COM)

cholesteatoma, Tympanoplasty, Tympanomastoidectomy

Ear Tumors

malignant tumor, benign tumors such as glomus, Acoustic Neuroma

Head and Neck Surgery:

Oropharyngeal surgery

malignant, benign, congenital lesions

Laryngeal Surgery

microsurgery, Laryngectomy

Thyroidectomy and Parathyroidectomy

Adenotonsilectomy

Rhinoplasty and Sinus surgeries:

Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)

Rhinoplasty and Nose Reconstruction

septoplasty

Sleep Disorder surgery

Endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR)

Endoscopic resection of skull base tumors

General Surgery In Iran

General Surgery in Iran is often described as treatments that involve operative procedures. You can find all types of General surgery procedures in Iran ranging from operations related to stomach, gall bladder, liver, varices, thyroid gland, lungs, mammography procedures and hernia and many more.

The scope of general surgery in Iran

Alimentary Tract, Abdomen and its Contents, Breast, Skin and Soft Tissue, Endocrine System, Surgical Critical Care, Surgical Oncology, Trauma, anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, immunology, pathology, esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts, thyroid gland, Vascular Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Burns, Endocrine system, including thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, endocrine pancreas etc. are involved in the General Surgeries of Iran.

The field of general surgery as a specialty comprises, but is not limited to, the performance of operations and procedures relevant to the content areas listed above. It is expected that the certified surgeon will also have additional knowledge and experience.

Iranian surgeons with the highest qualifications are uniquely distinguished throughout the world. They are trained to be outstanding and prominent clinicians who are able to provide excellent surgical care. The expansive hands on training of surgeons in Iran emphasizes on compassion, responsiveness, accountability and responsibility with respect for diversity of patients.

General Surgeons in IRAN are part of IRANIAN ASSOCIATION OF SURGONS, a professional association established with the intend to expand the knowledge and practical skills of the surgeons. The association consists of surgeons with extensive experience and expertise, who specialize in several surgical fields, publishing multiple research papers and studies each year. These surgeons are all of the highest academic excellence, expert technical skills in clinical research with up to date understanding and knowledge of contemporary practices in surgery.

hospitals also meets the highest world standards in general surgery in Iran. With high end technology, excellent medical care and top notch treatment, they provide the patient who seek high care with a relaxing environment for the rest they need with a very affordable price.

Fertility / IVF In Iran

IRAN ranks first in the region in conducting researches for IVF, treating and recovering infertility and infertility treatment studies. Royan Institute, a world renowned leader in the stem cell world and embryology research, is a massive research and treatment center with many astonishing achievements and developments, providing best paper selection awards and best research achievement awards in many countries throughout the years. IVF in Iran, has managed the first IVF birth (1993) and first frozen embryo birth in Tehran (1996).

The main Benefit of Fertility Treatments is achieving the goal of having a baby, and becoming parents. Thankfully, due to the development of new techniques and methods many couples become pregnant every year. Currently, we have witnessed a variety of Fertility Treatments and procedures available. Usually, the noninvasive procedures are used at first. In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is an assisted reproductive technology (ART) commonly referred to as IVF. it is the process of fertilization by extracting eggs, retrieving a sperm sample, and then manually combining an egg and sperm in a laboratory dish. The embryo(s) is then transferred to the uterus.

High end hospitals with very high success rate, equipped with modern and state-of-the-art technologies in Tehran, Yazd and many more cities offer help and assistance to those in need of fertility care. These centers supply advanced equipment of in vitro fertilizations and offer excellent assistance in reproductive technology.

Services and treatments provided by these centers include Infertility clinics, Cell therapy centers, Stem cell biology and technology, Reproductive biomedicine, Endocrinology & Female fertility, Embryology, Reproductive Genetics, Epidemiology & Reproductive health, Reproductive Imaging and many more.

The best Fertility Treatment Options are:

In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)

IVF is an fertilization process which involves extracting eggs and retreiving sperm samples, anf then joining them in a laboratory dish. After that, the embryo can be transferred to the uterus. The term “in vitro” means outside the body. IVF is an effective type of assisted reproductive technonlogy. IVF may be recommened for various reasons, such as male factor infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss or genetic abnormalities.

In Vitro Maturation (IVM)

IVM is an assisted reproductive technology similar to IVF, which involves extracting eggs from the ovaries before the woman is matured. The eggs are matured in the laboratory prior to fertilization. While in the conventional IVF method, eggs are collected when they are mature. In the IVM procedure, the women doesn’t need to use as many medications and injections as in the IVF method.

Egg and Ovarian Cortex Freezing

Egg and ovarian cortex freezing is procedure involving freezing and storage of the ovarian tissue. Cancer treatments such as chemotherapy or surgical procedures that require removal of the ovaries or uterus, affect women’s reproductive system. Ovarian cortex freezing can be performed before cancer treatments so that these women may become pregnant in the future. After the cancer treatments, the ovarian tissue can be placed inside the body again.

Egg Donation and Sperm Donation

There are many women that don’t have the ability to become pregnant by their own eggs due to various reasons such as chromosomal abnormaly, premauture ovraian failure, previous disease, early menopause or poor quality of the egg. Egg donation is process which enables these women become parents using donated eggs from fertile women during the in vitro fertilizitaion (IVF) process.

Embryo Donation

Embryo donation is usually done when a couple have completed their family and have excess embryos. Embryo donation can be recommended for women who have gone through the menopause or for couples having the rick of passing on a genetic disease or are unlikely to become parents using their own eggs or sperm for fertility treatment.

IMSI

Intracytoplasmic morphologically selected sperm injection (IMSI) uses a more powerful microscope for sperm selection compared to ICSI. This  technique enables specialists to observe the sperm  in more  detail (such as the nucleus containing the sperm’s genetic material); so sperms with better quality can be selected to increase the pregnancy rates in comparison to the conventional ICSI method.

Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)

Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is an assisted reproductive technology which involves injecting a single sperm directly into a mature egg. Once the egg is fertilized, it can be placed in the woman’s uterus. This procedure is mainly used to treat conditions of male infertility, such as low sperm count, vasectomy or low sperm motility. ICSI may also be recommended if there were problems during previous IVF fertilization processes.

Intrauterine insemination (IUI)

Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is a specific type of artificial insemination used to treat infertility. This procedure involves placing sperm inside the uterus to increase the number of sperm reaching the fallopian tube. The goal of this method is to increase the fertilization chance. Low sperm count or decreased sperm mobility are the most common indications for IUI, however this procedure may be used to treat other conditions such as cervical condition, Ejaculation dysfunction or Unexplained infertility.

Microdissection TESE (Testicular Sperm Extraction)

Microdissection or microscopic testicular sperm extraction (TESE) involves and surgical procedure to retrieve sperm for using in fertility treatments. This method is used to improve the outcome of sperm retrieval, especially in men with previous unsuccessful sperm retrieval attempts using conventional TESE procedures. Microdissection TESE is usually recommended for men with non-obstructive azoospermia (abnormal sperm production), which is a common cause of infertility in men.

Ovulation Induction (OI)

Ovulation induction involves medical procedures for treating infertility due to conditions such as ovulation disorders or male factor. Medication is used to stimulate mature follicles development in the ovaries of women who are not able to develop mature follicles regularly. The most common medications used for ovulation induction include clomiphene cirate (clomid), metformin, gonadotropins and parlodel.

Pre-implantation Genetic Screening (PGS)

Pre-implantation Genetic Screening (PGS) involves the removal of one or more cells from an IVF or ICSI embryo to test for Chromosomal abnormalities, which are the main cause of implant embryo failures and miscarriages. This procedure may be recommended for couples being treated by IVF or ICSI due to fertility issues. PGS provides the ability to avoid having a child at a high risk of having genetic disease, before implantation.

Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD)

Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) is procedure used to detect genetic diseases within embryos. This technique provides the ability to avoid passing on certain genetic disorders to the child, before implantation. PGD is especially used when one or both parents has a certain genetic disorder, to check if the embryo is also affected; while PGS is usually performed when it is assumed that parents don’t have any genetic defects and the embryo is tested for aneuploidy.

Reproductive Surgery

Although assisted reproductive technology is commonly used for fertility treatment, there are various male and female structural problems causing infertility which need to be treated by surgical procedures. Reproductive surgery can be used to correct problems in women such as tubal obstruction, uterine fibroids and endometriosis using procedures such as laparotomy microsurgery and laparoscopy. It can also treat certain anatomical defects in men using procedures such as varicocelectomy and vasoepididymostomy.

Surrogacy

Surrogacy is a procedure which uses one woman’s uterus for implanting an embryo to give birth to a baby for another couple or person. The woman who carries the embryo is called the surrogate. This procedure require IVF to implant the fertilized egg in the surrogate’s uterus. Surrogacy may be a suitable solution if there are conditions that make it dangerous or impossible for you to become pregnant and to give birth, Medical conditions such as malformation or absence of the womb, previous IVF implantation failures or recurrent pregnancy loss.

Non Surgical Plastics In Iran

Non-invasive procedures are gaining a high popularity throughout the world. Non-surgical cosmetic treatments will often have the same result, with less hassle, less scarring, a much quicker recovery and definitely less pain and lower costs. In fact, Non-surgical Plastics in Iran, you look younger without surgery. Minimally invasive cosmetic surgical procedures, are methods of choice for those who opt for the use of less invasive techniques. some of non-surgical Plastics are injectable, such as dermal fillers, muscle relaxers and liquid facelifts, skin surface treatments, including chemical peels and microdermabrasion, laser, IPL and other heat treatments. The non-surgical treatments that could save your time and money.

The highly trained experts in Iran, facilitate state-of-the-art and modern hospital equipment and technologies and use less invasive procedures like Lasik treatments and Botox to effectively enhance your beauty. You will spend less time in recovery. For many of these procedures you don’t even need an overnight stay in the hospital, thus saving you thousands of dollars in costs.

You will undergo smooth procedures at the hands of experienced and internationally recognized leaders in clinics that make you feel at home, for a short and relaxing recovery.

Non surgical Procedures including:

Botox

This simple, non-surgical injection is also commonly used to temporarily reduce or eliminate forehead creases, crow’s feet near the eyes and thick bands in the neck. it gives the skin a smoother, more refreshed appearance. botox can also be effective in relieving migraine headaches, excessive sweating and muscle spasms in the neck and eyes.

Chemical Peel

Chemical peel is a treatment to improve skin appearance on the face, neck or hands. This procedure removes the old skin so that a new layer of skin regenerates, which is usually smoother and less wrinkled than the old one. This treatment may be used to remove wriknles caused by damage or aging and improve the appearance of moderate scars. Chemical peel can also be done as a treatment for some types of skin conditions such as acne and skin discoloration.

Fillers (Lip Filler, Dermal Fillers, Cheek Fillers, Injectable Fillers)

Cheek fillers are used to improve your face appearance and create a more youthful appearance. This procedure fills out cheeks that have lost their volume due to aging and enhances the contour of the cheeks, to restore the balance and beauty of the face. Using Cheek fillers as a painless and simple procedure, has become one of the most popular cosmetic non-surgical treatments.

CoolSculpting

CoolSculpting is a non-surgical and non-invasive procedure that can remove fat below the skin. This treatment uses a specific device that accurately freezes and eliminates fat below the skin surface. This procedure is specially used for treating areas that are resistant to exercise and diet, but it’s usually not used for significant weight loss. The most commonly treated areas include the arms, back, abs, inner thighs and underneath the chin.

Microdermabrasion

Microdermabrasion is a non-surgical and non-invasive procedure that affects only the most superficial dead and dry layer of the skin. By removing this layer, it reveals the younger skin to improve your appearance. In comparison to dermabrasion which is an intensive surgical procedure for treating deeper facial lines and scars, microdermabrasion is a gentler treatment, causing no skin scarring or color change.

Fat Injection

Fat injection which is also called fat transfer or fat grafting, is performed to transfer fat from areas with excess fat and inject it to other parts which may lack in volume such as the cheeks, breasts and lips to increase the volume in that area. Fat injection is a safe and long-lasting method which can be done with combination of other cosmetic facial or body procedures to improve your appearance. Fat injection can also be used to revise acne scars. For patients who have allergy to conventional dermal fillers like liposuction, fat injection is an appropriate treatment because it greatly reduces the chance of allergic reactions.

Laser  (Light-based – Hair Removal – Skin Resurfacing – Acne Scar Removal)

Cosmetic lasers and light-based devices are used to correct a wide range of cosmetic concerns and also to treat various pigmentary disorders. These devices can precisely aim the pigmented lesion, causing minimal damage to the surrounding tissues. Laser & light-based devices have many applications such as smoothing frown lines, softening upper and lower eyelid skin, eliminating fine lines on the face, reducing skin redness and hair removal.

Laser Lipolysis

Laser lipolysis which is commonly called laser-lipo, is a non-invasive treatment for removing fat pockets below the skin. This procedure is effectively used for treating areas that are resistant to diet and exercise such as love handles, double chins and saddlebags. By using laser beam, the unwanted fat on the face or body is melted, which can be either removed or absorbed by the body. This treatment is different form liposuction, which removes fat by vacuum suction.

Sclerotherapy

Sclerotherapy is a minimally invasive procedure which involves injecting chemicals into the veins. Causing damage to the inner lining of the veins, it makes them to collapse and produces a clot. As a result, the blood reroutes through healthy veins and the clot gets reabsorbed and fades. Sclerotherapy is mostly used for treating varicose or spider veins, it may be performed for either cosmetic or medical reasons.

Ultherapy

Ultherpay is a non-invasive procedure which uses ultrasound waves to tighten and lift skin on various areas of the body such as the eyebrows, neck, underneath the chin. It is also used to improve wrinkles on the upper chest area. Using ultrasound technology, the targeted tissue under the skin surface is heated to stimulate the natural collagen production.

Hair Transplant In Iran

Hair transplant in Iran… No one can deny the inseparable relation between hair and beauty. Nevertheless, there are some factors, including heredity, hormone imbalance, radio therapy, and etc. that cause hair loss. With today’s highly skillful Iranian surgeons, performing numerous cosmetic and medical surgeries with a significant rate of success, there is no need to worry for those who want to enjoy a more pleasing look with attractive hair.

Hair Transpalnt

Hair transplant is a common surgical procedure performed to obtain this goal, that is to fill areas with thin or no hair. Simply put, hair follicles are moved from a part of the body, called “donor site”, to a bald or balding part, called “recipient site”. Mainly it treats male pattern baldness, and it also can be applied for beard, mustache, and eyebrow transplant.

There are three main techniques for performing hair transplant. They include Follicular Isolation Technique (FIT), Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE), and Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) also known as Follicular Unit Strip Surgery (FUSS).

The procedure is performed in the surgeon’s office under local anesthesia. Depending on the patient’s condition and medical history, the surgeons chooses the best technique that leads to the best possible result. The surgeon may also combine two techniques to achieve the most optimal result.

Different techniques of hair transplant are elaborately explained as follows.

The treatments for hair including:

FIT (Follicular Isolation Technique)

Follicular Isolation Technique (FIT) is another common technique in hair transplant. This technique is mainly ideal for patients who want to keep their hair short. In this technique, follicles are isolated in the donor areas, and then they are placed into tiny incisions in the recipient site. The whole procedure may take at most up to ten hours. It is noted that the only difference between FIT and FUE is the extraction or isolation tool for removing the follicular unit graft. To achieve the best result, the two techniques can be combined.

FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction)

In Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE), each hair follicle is removed from the scalp, or anywhere such as legs or beard or face, without removing a strip of tissue. In this method no scar is left, and the healing process is quicker. The procedure takes about eight hours, and the healing process takes only a few days. It is also noted that FUE looks more natural than any other type of hair transplant techniques. It should be noted that the only difference between FIT and FUE is the extraction or isolation tool for removing the follicular unit graft. To achieve the best result, the two techniques can be combined.

FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation)

Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT), also known as Follicular Unit Strip Surgery (FUSS), a relatively old hair transplant technique, is another hair transplant technique. In this method numerous thin strips, known as micro-grafts, are removed from a non-balding area known as donor site (which is generally the back of your head). Each strip is then individually transplanted to the balding area(s).

Combination of FIT and FUT

A combination of FIT and FUT can also be used for hair transplant. This method is used in patients with extensive baldness. In this method, FIT and FUT are used at the same time, and more grafts are implanted on the scalp compared to other methods. The procedure is performed in one session under local anesthesia, and there will be no scar on the back of the head.

Beard and/ or mustache transplant (facial hair transplant)

Recently there has been a significant increase in the number of men who choose beard and/ or mustache transplant. They seek beard and/ or mustache transplant to restore hair in areas of the face with no or thin hair. The reason for seeking a beard and/ or mustache transplant can be lost hair due to skin infections or disease, genetics, or scarring in the beard. Both FIT and FUT and techniques can be applied in beard and/ or mustache transplant.

Eyebrow Transplant

Natural eyebrows are one of the most prominent elements of facial beauty. Many opt for having eyebrow transplant to have natural looking and permanent eyebrows. People seek eyebrow transplant for many reasons, including if their eyebrows have been over plucked, burned, or affected by scarring or genetics. The procedure can be performed through both FIT and FUT. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia, and there is no scar after the surgery. The recovery is fast, and the result is permanent.

Hairline lowering (forehead reduction)

Hairline lowering, also known as forehead reduction, is a surgical technique for men and women who have high hairlines.

In this cosmetic procedure incisions are made at the front of the hairline, and if necessary at the temple hairline. The scalp tissue is then raised and gently stretched, so that the hairline can be lowered. It is possible that some of the forehead skin, approximately 2 centimeters, be removed as well.

Like any other cosmetic surgery, hairline lowering can be combined with other procedures, such as brow lift or forehead reshaping, to get a more pleasing result. The surgery takes about 2 hours, and the patient needs to stay overnight in the hospital.

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) for Hair

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy is considered as one of the safest non-surgical cosmetic therapies. The basis of the therapy is injecting rich platelets into the area that needs therapy, after centrifuging the patient’s own blood for about 10 minutes. The therapy can be applied to treat wrinkles, dark circles around eyes, poor skin texture, forehead lines, smile lines, turkey neck and necklace lines, wrinkles of back of hands, and hair loss. It stimulates hair follicles, thickens thin hair, increases hair count, and promotes new hair growth.

Orthopedics In Iran

Many patients come to Iran from different parts of the world to seek orthopedics care and surgeries. Orthopedics in Iran, hospitals and facilities present some of the most advanced technologies in this fields and state-of-the-art and orthopedic equipment.

Patients with joint diseases, knee arthritis, and weight gain related joint problems can take advantage of high quality Orthopedic care services such as knee surgeries and treatment of bone fractures. Iran’s professional doctors and surgeons with high medical knowledge and experience, are at par with highly advanced countries in this field.

Iranian Orthopedic Surgeons Association, established in 1973, is one of the oldest associations in the country expanded after the 1979 Islamic Revolution. Currently, over 850 orthopedists in Iran are members of this association.

Orthopedics in Iran is a specialty of immense breadth and variety. Orthopedic surgeons treat a wide variety of diseases and conditions, including: fractures and dislocations, torn ligaments, sprains, and strains, tendon injuries, pulled muscles, and bursitis, ruptured disks, sciatica, low back pain, and scoliosis, knock knees, bow legs, bunions, and hammer toes, arthritis and osteoporosis, one tumors, muscular dystrophy and cerebral palsy, club foot and unequal leg length, abnormalities of the fingers and toes and growth abnormalities.

Orthopedic surgeries include 7 items:

1- Knee

2- Hip

3- Foot and Ankle

4- Shoulder

5- Elbow, Wrist and Hand

6- Orthopedic Spine

7- Pediatric orthopedics