The cancer incidence reports suggest that of all cancer types, Sri Lankan females are most susceptible to breast cancer. The probability of development occurs in one in every nine females in Sri Lanka. However, this does not mean that it is a disease affecting only women. Out of the 2,300-2,500 total cases reported last year,…
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) operations are one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures worldwide. Progressive advances in surgical techniques and perioperative care has led to an increasing number of patients undergoing bypass surgery during the past decade. The saphenous vein graft has been widely accepted as the conduit of choice for myocardial revascularization,…
Minimally invasive computer-assisted procedure for less post-operative pain and a faster recovery Osteoarthritis (OA) represents a major health issue in Sri Lanka. It can affect any joint, but it occurs most often in knees, hips, lower back and neck. According to recent estimates, the number of arthroplasties performed annually in Sri Lanka has doubled in…
In a bid to contribute towards the betterment of community health and to encourage a culture of preventive healthcare, Durdans hospital will be launching a campaign to offer free OPD consultations to the public. The free OPD consultation will be on offer for three days, from Monday 25th September till Wednesday 27th September between 10a.m to 4…
Championing an ambitious re-development and remodelling programme aimed at optimising healthcare delivery, Durdans Hospital opened its new purpose-built car park building to the public, which will be accessible via Alfred Place, adjoining R. A. De Mel Mawatha. The multi-storey, 22-split level car park building is considered as the only standalone car park building in Colombo that…
Sri Lanka’s very first healthcare institution to be endorsed with a Gold Seal of Approval by the world’s leading accreditation entity, Joint Commission International announced today that it is stepping into new horizons with the repositioning of its corporate brand, culture, mindset and approach to tangibly transform the landscape of healthcare in the country. Durdans…
Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy at Durdans Centre for Orthopaedics holds great promise for treating orthopedic injuries Osteoarthritis, which causes pain and joint stiffness, impacts a significant proportion of the Sri Lankan population and is a leading cause of disability mainly among women. The disease is characterized by degeneration of cartilage and its underlying bone within…
A smile is a curve that sets everything straight. Your smile is not only a key factor of your overall health; it is also an invitation to others and the first thing people see. The Durdans Multi-specialty Dental Clinic strives to empower the confidence in you while creating an everlasting impression. Cosmetic dentistry has been…
75-year-old veteran musician with severe ostial LAD coronary disease at left main branch point gets successful rotational atherectomy followed by stenting to preserve his voice and coronary blood flow Coronary Artery Disaese (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease which accounts for the most number of fatalities in Sri Lanka. It occurs when…