Brochures for each procedure — download and read at your own pace.
Plain-language patient information for the procedures Dr Marais performs at Johannesburg Surgical Hospital. Each PDF covers what the operation involves, when it's indicated, the approach, recovery, and answers to common questions. Bring any of these to your consultation — they're a starting point, not a substitute for one.
Hernia
Groin, umbilical, incisional and hiatal hernia repair.
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Groin hernia repair — laparoscopic (TEP/TAPP) and open techniques.
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Repair of umbilical, epigastric and post-surgical hernias.
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Laparoscopic repair of sliding and paraoesophageal hiatal hernias.
Gallbladder & upper GI
Gallbladder disease, reflux and diagnostic endoscopy.
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Laparoscopic cholecystectomy for gallstones and biliary disease.
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Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication for severe reflux (GORD).
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Diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower GI endoscopy.
Endocrine (neck & adrenal)
Thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal gland surgery.
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Hemi- and total thyroidectomy for nodules, goitre and cancer.
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Focused parathyroidectomy for hyperparathyroidism.
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Laparoscopic adrenalectomy for functional and non-functional tumours.
Bariatric & metabolic
Weight-loss surgery and metabolic procedures.
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Sleeve gastrectomy and gastric balloon for weight and metabolic disease.
Dialysis vascular access
Arteriovenous fistula creation and revision.
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Arteriovenous fistula creation and revision for haemodialysis.
Emergency & general surgery
Acute abdomen, appendicitis and general laparoscopic surgery.
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Appendicitis, bowel obstruction, incarcerated hernia and acute abdomen.
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Minimally invasive keyhole surgery — smaller incisions, faster recovery.
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