Advice and answers
Gynaecology
Pregnancy tests and examinations at Maja Hospital
Pregnancy tests in the Maja Hospital price list: ultrasound, CTG, double test, TORCH, blood group, OGTT, urine and swabs. The doctor decides what and when.
Proctological surgery
Anal fissure: when surgery is recommended and what recovery involves
Anal fissure or haemorrhoids: how they differ, when a surgeon suggests fissure surgery and what recovery involves. Maja Hospital, Niš.
Urology
Adult circumcision: what the procedure involves and recovery day by day
Recovery after adult circumcision day by day: swelling, passing urine, wound care, stitches and getting back to work and sport. Maja Hospital, Niš.
General and abdominal surgery
Voluntary health insurance: what it covers and how to use it in Niš
What voluntary health insurance usually covers and how to use a policy for a consultation or operation in Niš: network, cost estimate, approval, refund.
Urology
Phimosis in adults: common questions before surgery
Phimosis in adults: when it is treated with surgery, what the urologist's examination involves and how to prepare for circumcision. Maja Hospital, Niš.
Proctological surgery
Hidradenitis: when is surgery needed
What hidradenitis suppurativa is, how it is treated and when surgical removal of the affected skin is considered. Maja Hospital, Niš.
Plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery
Keloid and hypertrophic scar: the difference and treatment options
How a keloid differs from a hypertrophic scar, which treatments a doctor may suggest and what to expect from scar revision. Maja Hospital, Niš.
Gynaecology
Cone biopsy of the cervix: the procedure, recovery, bleeding and follow-up
Recovery after a cervical cone biopsy: how long bleeding lasts, periods, what to avoid, results, follow-up and pregnancy. Maja Hospital, Niš.
Plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery
Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty): the procedure and recovery week by week
Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) and recovery week by week: anaesthetic, swelling and bruising, stitch removal, make-up and glasses. Maja Hospital, Niš.
General and abdominal surgery
Laparoscopic or open surgery: how the surgeon chooses the method
What laparoscopic (keyhole) and open surgery are, how they differ and how the surgeon chooses the method after an examination. Maja Hospital, Niš.
Urology
Laser kidney stone treatment: what the procedure and recovery are like
How laser kidney stone treatment works, what recovery is like, when a stent is fitted and how much to drink afterwards. Maja Hospital, Niš.
Plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery
Lipoma or sebaceous cyst: the difference and when to show a lump under the skin to a surgeon
How a lipoma differs from a sebaceous cyst (atheroma), when to show a lump to a surgeon and how removal under local anaesthetic works. Niš.
Radiology
MRI and claustrophobia: how to prepare for your scan
Claustrophobia and MRI: what the scanner looks like inside, what helps during the scan and when a doctor suggests sedation. Maja Radiology, Niš.
Radiology
MRI or CT scan: what is the difference and who decides which scan you need
MRI or CT scan (CT, MSCT): how each works, how long it takes, which involves more radiation and what each shows best. Why the doctor decides.
Radiology
MRI for children: preparation, sedation and having a parent present
MRI for children: how to prepare your child, when sedation is needed, fasting times, who stays with your child and waking up. Maja Hospital, Niš.
Radiology
MRI with contrast: when it is needed, preparation and blood tests before the scan
When contrast is given for an MRI scan, how to prepare, why creatinine and eGFR are checked and what is normal afterwards. Maja Radiology, Niš.
General and abdominal surgery
Abscess, ingrown toenail or a cut: when to see a surgeon
Abscess, ingrown toenail or a cut: when to see a surgeon and what abscess drainage, stitching, dressings and stitch removal involve. Niš.
Urology
TURP prostate surgery: how long it takes, the catheter and recovery
TURP prostate surgery: how long it takes, how many days the catheter stays in, passing urine and blood in the urine, erections and recovery at home.
General and abdominal surgery
Appendix removal surgery: how long it takes, what recovery involves and returning to work
How long appendix removal takes, keyhole and open surgery, recovery, diet, sick leave and when to contact a doctor. Maja Hospital, Niš.
Proctological surgery
Recovery after haemorrhoid surgery: the first days, bowel movements and what is normal
Haemorrhoid surgery recovery: first bowel movement, pain, light bleeding, diet and sitting. What to expect and when to call a doctor. Maja Hospital, Niš.
General and abdominal surgery
Recovery after inguinal hernia repair: what is normal and when to return to work
Recovery after inguinal hernia repair week by week: pain, swelling, walking, driving, work, sick leave and when to contact the surgeon. Maja Hospital, Niš.
Vascular surgery
Recovery after varicose vein surgery: swelling, bruising, walking and follow-up
What to expect after varicose vein surgery: swelling, bruising, walking, compression stockings, follow-up Doppler, when to see a doctor. Maja Hospital Niš.
Plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery
Recovery after breast implant surgery: what patients most often ask
Recovery after breast implant surgery: the first days, the bra, sleeping, returning to work and exercise, and check-ups. Your surgeon sets the timings.
Anaesthesiology and resuscitation
General, spinal or local anaesthetic: the differences and how the anaesthetist chooses
General, spinal or local anaesthetic and sedation: the differences, how the anaesthetist chooses, fasting before surgery and waking up. Maja Hospital, Niš.
Endocrine surgery
Recovery after thyroid surgery: voice, calcium, scar and follow-up
Recovery after thyroid surgery: the first days, hoarseness, calcium, scar care, hormone replacement and follow-up blood tests. Maja Hospital, Niš.
General and abdominal surgery
After gallbladder removal: diet, bowel movements and recovery step by step
What to eat after gallbladder removal, bowel changes in the first weeks, time off work and when to contact a doctor. A guide from Maja Hospital, Niš.
Radiology
Preparing for an MRI scan: what to wear, what to bring and how long the scan takes
Can you eat before an MRI, what to wear and bring, how metal, implants and dental crowns affect the scan and how long it takes. Maja Radiology, Niš.
Laboratory
Preparing for a blood test: water, coffee, medicines and why in the morning
Preparing for a blood test in Niš: how long to fast, whether water and coffee are allowed, what to do about medicines, and thyroid and glucose tests.
Gastrointestinal surgery
Temporary stoma: colostomy, ileostomy and stoma reversal
Colostomy or ileostomy, temporary or permanent stoma, basic care and how the surgeon decides on stoma reversal. Maja Hospital, Niš.
Proctological surgery
Rectal prolapse or haemorrhoids: what is the difference and when is surgery needed
How rectal prolapse differs from prolapsing haemorrhoids, what a proctology examination involves and when surgery is considered. Niš.
General and abdominal surgery
Umbilical and epigastric hernia in adults: when surgery is needed and what recovery looks like
Umbilical and epigastric hernias in adults: when a surgeon recommends repair, which anaesthetic is used and what recovery looks like. Niš.
Plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery
Before a breast reduction: consultation, preparation and recovery
What breast reduction (reduction mammoplasty) is, what the plastic surgeon's consultation involves, preparing for surgery and recovery. Maja Hospital, Niš.
General and abdominal surgery
What to bring to hospital for an operation: a checklist for admission and discharge day
What to bring to hospital for surgery: documents, medicines, personal items, what to leave at home, your escort's role and discharge. Maja Hospital, Niš.
Plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery
When breast implants are removed and what a capsulectomy is
Why breast implants are removed or replaced, what capsular contracture and capsulectomy are, and the surgeon's examination. Maja Hospital, Niš.
Gastrointestinal surgery
Hiatal hernia: what it is and when surgery is considered
What a hiatal hernia is, how it relates to reflux, how it is diagnosed and when a surgeon considers an operation. Maja Hospital, Niš.