How to Choose a Surgeon in Bangladesh Quick summary Verify the surgeon's registration with the Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council (BMDC) — this is the first non-negotiable step. Check if the surgeon is a recognized specialist (e.g., Fellow of BCPS or equivalent) in the field relevant to your condition. Confirm the hospital is accredited (DGHS-registered, and ideally... read more
What to Eat After Surgery Quick summary Prioritize protein-rich, easy-to-digest foods like khichuri, lentil soup, eggs, and soft fish for tissue repair. Stay hydrated with water, coconut water, and barley water (jau); avoid sugary drinks. Avoid spicy, oily, hard, or gas-forming foods (e.g., fried items, raw vegetables, carbonated drinks) during early recovery. Start with clear... read more
How to Care for Surgical Wound Quick summary Always wash hands thoroughly with soap and water before touching the wound or changing the dressing. Clean the wound daily with sterile saline or a diluted povidone-iodine solution (only if your surgeon allows), then apply a fresh, sterile dressing. Keep the incision completely dry for the first 48... read more
Hydrocele Operation Price in Bangladesh Quick summaryHydrocele surgery in Bangladesh costs between ৳500–৳1,000 at public hospitals and ৳15,000–৳60,000+ at private hospitals.Major cost drivers: hospital tier (public vs. private), surgeon’s experience, anesthesia type, and whether the hydrocele is unilateral or bilateral.Most private health insurance plans cover part of the surgery; government schemes (e.g., Shastho Suroksha Karmasuchi)... read more
Laparoscopic Surgery vs Open Surgery Quick summary Laparoscopic surgery uses small incisions and a camera, offering faster recovery, less pain, and smaller scars than open surgery—but it is not always suitable. Open surgery uses a larger incision and is often necessary for complex cases, emergencies, large tumors, or when the surgeon cannot safely perform laparoscopy.... read more
Signs of Infection After Surgery Quick summary Infection after surgery usually appears 2–7 days post-op. Key signs: redness spreading beyond the incision, increasing pain (not less), warmth around the wound, yellow/green pus, or a fever above 100.4°F (38°C). Normal healing involves mild swelling, slight redness at the incision edge, and tenderness that gets better each... read more
How Long Does It Take to Recover From Surgery Quick summaryRecovery time varies greatly by surgery type (minor vs. major, laparoscopic vs. open), your age, overall health, and whether complications arise.General phases: hospital stay (1–7 days), home rest (2–6 weeks), full recovery (3–12 months) — but your surgeon will give a personalized timeline.Key factors: surgical approach, presence of chronic... read more
What to Do Before Surgery Quick summary / সংক্ষিপ্ত সারসংক্ষেপ Follow your surgeon's fasting (NPO) instructions exactly — a typical rule is no solid food for 6–8 hours and no clear liquids for 2 hours before surgery, but your anesthesia team may give different timings. Ask which medicines to stop or continue, especially blood thinners,... read more
What to Eat Before Surgery Quick summaryThe only person who can tell you what to eat before surgery is your surgeon or anesthesiologist.Standard fasting: no solid food 6–8 hours before, clear liquids allowed up to 2 hours before (if instructed).If you are allowed to eat (e.g., the day before), choose light, plain foods like thin... read more
Surgery Risks and Complications Quick summaryAll surgeries carry some risk of complications such as infection, bleeding, blood clots, or reactions to anesthesia — but most are preventable or manageable.Your personal risk depends on factors like age, health conditions, smoking, and medications; discuss these openly with your surgeon.Surgeons in Bangladesh use pre-operative evaluations, sterile techniques,... read more
