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What is the First Sign of Esophageal Cancer?

Posted on: September 18, 2024September 18, 2024

Esophageal cancer is a serious and often aggressive type of cancer that starts in the esophagus—the long tube connecting your […]

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Can a Human Survive with One Lung

Posted on: September 17, 2024August 22, 2025

The human body is incredibly resilient and adaptable, capable of handling even extreme challenges. One such challenge is surviving with […]

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What Happens if Pneumothorax is Left Untreated

Posted on: September 13, 2024September 18, 2024

Pneumothorax, commonly known as a collapsed lung, occurs when air leaks into the space between the lung and the chest […]

Lung Disease

Can a Collapsed Lung Kill You? Understanding Pneumothorax and Its Risks

Posted on: September 12, 2024August 14, 2025

A collapsed lung, known medically as pneumothorax, is a serious condition that can range from mild to life-threatening. It occurs […]

Lung Disease

Pectus Excavatum (Funnel Chest) vs Pectus Carinatum (Pigeon Chest)

Posted on: September 12, 2024August 14, 2025

Pectus deformities are congenital chest wall conditions that impact the shape and structure of the rib cage. The two most […]

Lung Disease

How fast do Mediastinal Tumors Grow?

Posted on: August 26, 2024August 14, 2025

The growth rates of mediastinal tumors vary greatly. The mediastinum lies in the middle part of the chest cavity between […]

Lung Cancer

Why is Surgical Removal of Lung Cancer Ineffective?

Posted on: August 21, 2024August 21, 2024

Lung cancer remains one of the highest causes of deaths from cancer worldwide. Surgical removal is a standard method of […]

Lung Disease

Difference Between Thoracotomy and Thoracostomy

Posted on: August 20, 2024August 14, 2025

In the field of thoracic surgery, thoracotomy and thoracostomy are two distinct procedures used to address issues within the chest […]

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How Long Can You Have Esophageal Cancer And Not Know?

Posted on: August 10, 2024August 10, 2024

Esophageal cancer is referred to by most as the “silent killer” since it is a type of malignancy that evolves […]

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Dr. Belal Bin Asaf

Dr. Belal Bin Asaf is a Thoracic (Chest) Surgeon who specialises in the treatment of surgical diseases of the chest involving the lungs, mediastinum, Trachea (Windpipe), esophagus (food pipe) and diaphragm. He is recognised nation-wide as an expert and a leader in the field of minimally invasive thoracic surgery like Video assisted Surgery (VATS / Key-Hole surgery) and robotic thoracic surgery. He specializes in and has special interest in minimally invasive surgery (VATS) for lung cancer and esophageal cancer surgery.

What is the First Sign of Esophageal Cancer?

Can a Human Survive with One Lung

What Happens if Pneumothorax is Left Untreated

Can a Collapsed Lung Kill You? Understanding Pneumothorax and Its Risks

Pectus Excavatum (Funnel Chest) vs Pectus Carinatum (Pigeon Chest)

How fast do Mediastinal Tumors Grow?

Why is Surgical Removal of Lung Cancer Ineffective?

Difference Between Thoracotomy and Thoracostomy

How Long Can You Have Esophageal Cancer And Not Know?

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