Anaesthesia
Anaesthesia is an artificially induced temporary sleep-like state in which the entire body is unable to sense pain. Also known as general anaesthesia, the state is brought about through the use of medications with a low level of side effects and monitored and controlled using highly modern purpose-made equipment. The medications we use are fast-acting and easy to control. They are of good tolerance and ensure rapid recovery following the operation.
A regional anaesthetic acts on certain regions of the body only and does not entail a loss of awareness. An example is the spinal anaesthetic. This technique is employed when performing operations on the lower half of the body with the patient fully conscious and experiencing absolutely no pain. Where required, it is also possible to supplement the regional anaesthetic with a sleeping medication.
For larger operations on the bladder, prostate or kidneys, a combination of regional (epidural) and general anaesthetic may be advisable. This ensures optimum pain management after the operation along with early mobilisation and rapid recovery.
