Clinical writing from the practice.
Notes on surgical technique, patient education and news from Dr Marais.
16 August 2026
Modern haemorrhoid procedures: HAL/RAR, laser and stapled (PPH) explained
A plain-language guide to newer, less painful haemorrhoid procedures — Doppler-guided HAL/RAR, laser haemorrhoidoplasty, and stapled PPH surgery.
15 July 2026
The da Vinci robotic system: what it is, how it works, and why it matters for patients
Dr Pieter Marais explains the da Vinci surgical robot in plain language — what it looks like, how the wristed instruments work, and what robotic-assisted surgery means for your recovery.
15 July 2026
Gallbladder surgery: what to expect before, during, and after
What actually happens with a laparoscopic cholecystectomy — preparation, the operation, the first week at home, when you can drive and work, and life without a gallbladder.
15 July 2026
Piles (haemorrhoids): symptoms, causes, and when surgery helps
A plain-language guide to piles — what causes them, when to see a surgeon, and which treatments actually work, from in-rooms banding to haemorrhoidectomy.
10 July 2026
Laparoscopic surgery: improving patient outcomes
How keyhole and robotic techniques are changing recovery — written for patients and for referring doctors.
10 July 2026
Keyhole surgery: what it means for you, in plain language
What keyhole surgery actually feels like — pain, recovery, going home, getting back to work — explained by Dr Pieter Marais.