Cervical cancer is the most common cancer among women in many developing countries. The overall lifetime risk is about 5% in parts of Africa, India, and Latin America, compared with 1% in Europe and North America. Yet HPV infection is extremely common throughout the world. In the United Kingdom the virus is present in perhaps a third of all women in their twenties.
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In 1977, Winkelstein first reported the hypothesis that smoking is a risk factor for cervical cancer. In 2004, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified tobacco smoking as a cause of cervical cancer.
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In conjunction with the Cervical Cancer Awareness Week 2022 celebration at Desa Tunas Hijau here yesterday, Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Siti Zailah Mohd Yusoff said 'Besides breast and ovarian cancer, cervical cancer was a major health threat to women in this country.'
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Your current screening test results along with your past test results, determine your risk of developing cervical cancer. Your doctor will use them to figure out your next test or treatment. It could be a follow-up screening test in a year, a colposcopy, or one of the other procedures discussed below to treat any pre-cancers that might be found.
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Customers (or patients in this case) are primarily dependent on the quality of care provided and the daily interaction between the staff and the patients. In that sense, every employee of a Caring Gynae, irrespective of whether they directly interact with patients, is potentially a customer service representative - one whose job is to ensure that patients receive the best care possible.
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Cervical cancer screening in Malaysia using conventional Pap smear was initiated in 1969. It was initially introduced to all family planning acceptors.
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It is a great privilege to care for cancer patients. Each patient is very special, with individual needs, priorities and wishes. They should be given the best information in order to have a full understanding of their disease and state-of-the-art treatment options.
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Ovarian cancer is recognized as the fourth leading cancer in Malaysia. Awareness of ovarian cancer risk factors among Malaysian women is low. There is a need for improved public understanding about ovarian cancer risks and provision of important information for health professionals about initiatives needed for future awareness, prevention and screening programs.
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Cervical cancer is the second-most-common cause of female cancer in Malaysia after breast cancer according to the Pharmaceutical Association of Malaysia. Cervical cancer is an abnormal growth that forms in the cervix. 99% of cervical cancer is caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV), which can be spread through sexual activity. HPV is a family of 100 over viruses, of which about 14 strains can cause cancer.
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Hysterectomy remains the most common major gynecological operation worldwide. It may be carried out by three different routes and its variations: vaginal, abdominal, and minimally invasive surgey / laparoscopic. With the advancement of laparoscopic technology, equipment, and training, hysterectomies are increasingly performed via minimally invasive surgery.
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This is a procedure of removing polyps arising from the internal lining of the uterus (womb) using a hysteroscope. A polyp may be removed by avulsion or by using a loop using electric current, a procedure called resection of polyp.
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Trust is a defining element in any interpersonal relationship, but is particularly central to the patient-physician relationship. Patient trust is a complicated, multidimensional construct which has been described in many ways.
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Gynae Laparoscopic Malaysia. Over 80% of women between 30 and 50 years of age have uterine fibroids. Depending on their size and location, fibroids can be completely asymptomatic or can cause pelvic pain, dyspareunia, pressure, urinary problems, and recurrent menorrhagia.
Read more →Dr Vijayavel Vadiveloo, is a board-certified and a practising Gynae Oncology doctor and Minimally Invasive Gynecological Surgeon at KPJ Klang, Malaysia.
There has been a lot of enthusiasm about minimally invasive surgery (MIS) in the surgical community in recent times. Some of the main reasons for this are an unmatched appeal to patients, doctors and healthcare systems alike.
Read more →Myth #1: Laparoscopy is not suitable for all ages!
Laparoscopic cystectomy has been performed on a 9 years old female patient.
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For Dr. Vijayavel Vadiveloo or better known as Dr. Vijay, the medical profession is a glorious career. In addition to helping to cure the disease, the best gynae doctor in Klang also play a role in providing information directly or indirectly on health and prevention methods that should be practiced.
Read more →KPJ Hospitals proud to be listed under Joint Commission International to provide world class laparoscopy surgery services. Advanced gynae laparoscopy services such as hysterectomy, fibroid removal and cystectomy brought to you right to your doorstep in Malaysia.
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Dr Vijayavel has been awarded the prestigious Bachelor in Endoscopy Certificate by The European Academy of Gynaecological Surgery. Dr Vijayavel is the best gynaecologist in Klang.
Read more →Surgery Duration : 1-3 hours
Recovery Days in hospital : 3-5 days
Advised stay in Malaysia after hysterectomy: 1-3 weeks
Complete recovery: 6-8 weeks
The Best Gynaecology Oncologist in Malaysia did it once more. Dr Vijay specialises in Gynaecology, Gynaecology Oncology, and Obstetrics & Gynaecology at KPJ Klang Hospital has done it again.
Dr Vijay received a nice appreciation from his patient post Laparascopic Fibroid removal operation using the Laparascopic hysterectomy technique in Selangor. The size of the fibroid is 17cm.
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Gynae oncology is a specialised cancer field focusing on cancers of the female sex (genitals) and reproductive system (where and how babies are made).
Gynae cancers can happen in any area of the female sex or reproductive body parts.
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Ten years on, Dr Vijayavel is still going strong. The above articles first appeared ten years ago in a local newspaper. Dr Vijayavel is now one of the top gynae laparascopy specialist in Malaysia.
Since then, Dr Vijay has been a dedicated gynae laparoscopic surgeon, having performed many laparoscopic surgery cases. The type of cases that he performs involve advanced techniques such as advanced laparoscopic cystectomies, 3D laparoscopic surgery, laparoscopic surgery for rectovaginal endometriosis, laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy and laparoscopic radical hysterectomy. He has also trained many national and international gynaecologists in laparoscopic surgery.
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