• A cholecystectomy is a surgery to treat gallstones and the complications they cause and involves removing your gallbladder. (ramsayhealth.co.uk)
  • Other surgical services offered include hernia repair, laparoscopic gallbladder surgery, colon and rectal surgery, breast surgery, skin cancer surgery, varicose vein treatment, endoscopy and the latest laparoscopic procedure techniques. (healthtap.com)
  • General Surgery is the field of surgery dealing predominantly with surgery upon the abdominal organs including the esophagus, stomach, intestinal tract, liver, pancreas, and gallbladder. (elitemedicalexperts.com)
  • Gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy) to treat conditions of the gallbladder including gallstones. (drqmd.com)
  • In addition to general surgery, his specialties include gastroesophageal disease and the latest in minimally invasive surgical technologies like the TIF procedure and LINX procedure for treating chronic GERD. (healthtap.com)
  • A Nissen fundoplication is a surgical procedure that corrects Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) by creating an improved valve mechanism at the bottom of the esophagus. (rochester.edu)
  • Nissen Fundoplication is a procedure targeted at treating heartburn due to Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder, more commonly referred to as GERD. (glsurgical.com.sg)
  • This procedure is also one of the most common surgeries used to treat GERD and has a high success rate in helping patients recover and prevent recurrence in the long run. (glsurgical.com.sg)
  • Nissen Fundoplication is primarily used to treat patients with GERD, or in other cases, patients diagnosed with a hiatal hernia, where the stomach pushes against the diaphragm. (glsurgical.com.sg)
  • Anti-reflux surgery, is a surgical procedure performed to treat hiatal hernia and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease - GERD - typically prescribed when medical therapy and antireflux medication fail to provide relief. (dfwbariatricsurgery.com)
  • Surgical treatment, including Nissen fundoplication, of hiatal hernias causing GERD and other Esophageal conditions and tumours. (drqmd.com)
  • Nurses need to be aware of treatment options and care of pediatric patients with severe GERD requiring surgical intervention, including common treatment modalities used prior to surgery and postoperative care necessary to promote positive results following fundoplication surgery. (medscape.com)
  • This article focuses on the outcomes associated with two fundoplication surgeries commonly used to treat GERD: nissen fundoplication (NF) and toupet fundoplication (TF). (medscape.com)
  • An inguinal hernia is the pushing out of abdominal organs through a weak area in your groin, this is treated with inguinal hernia repair surgery. (ramsayhealth.co.uk)
  • Our surgeons are skilled in diagnosing and treating diastasis recti, a separation of abdominal muscles sometimes caused by pregnancy, obesity, prior abdominal surgery, or connective tissue disorder. (sgsmn.com)
  • Surgery can repair this condition, reducing an abdominal bulge or resulting abdominal/back pain. (sgsmn.com)
  • On average, our patients go home the same day as surgery, experience minimal complications, and have great outcomes as they regain their abdominal wall functionality. (sgsmn.com)
  • All tumor is removed from the abdominal cavity and a highly specialized heated chemotherapy is administered during the surgery. (drqmd.com)
  • I thought I would forever be afflicted with silent reflux because I believe the primary cause was the abdominal surgeries I had as an adolescent and the associated scar tissue. (fixyourgut.com)
  • This procedure can be done with keyhole or laparoscopic surgery. (glsurgical.com.sg)
  • Minimal invasive surgery including laparoscopic surgery for abdomen, breast, thyroid and other general conditions. (drqmd.com)
  • Laparoscopic surgery is a surgical technique that is minimally invasive to the patient. (baptist-health.com)
  • Breast cancer surgery to remove breast cancer, breast-conserving surgery and mastectomy, lymph node biopsy or lymph node dissection. (drqmd.com)
  • Hysterectomy, angioplasty, episiotomy, lower-back surgery and heartburn surgery are among the more popular surgeries one could avoid. (medindia.net)
  • Incisional hernia repair is open surgery that reopens the old wound to allow the hernia to be returned to its rightful place and the weak area to be reinforced. (ramsayhealth.co.uk)
  • I had a pretty good amount of pain week 1 but then I was in surgery for 4 hours for RNY and a large hernia repair. (bariatricpal.com)
  • Thyroid removal surgery to treat benign and malignant thyroid and parathyroid conditions. (drqmd.com)
  • Not all patients are candidates for outpatient surgery and some procedures still require hospitalization. (uchealth.org)
  • Our Southwest Florida surgery center welcomes patients dealing with all kinds of vascular problems. (generalsurgeryinstitute.com)
  • At Dr. Moutaa BenMaamer, we're proud to provide minimally-invasive surgery to our patients. (generalsurgeryinstitute.com)
  • Most often, the word 'general' gives patients an impression of the surgeon being not sufficiently qualified to perform surgeries involving high complexity. (dfwbariatricsurgery.com)
  • Besides establishing diagnosis and administering preoperative, operative, and post-operative care to patients, a general surgeon is often responsible for the management of trauma victims and critically ill patients. (dfwbariatricsurgery.com)
  • Alternatively, many patients pursue antireflux surgery when they have concens about staying on medications long-term. (dfwbariatricsurgery.com)
  • Open and laparoscopic bowel resection surgeries to treat conditions like cancer, diverticulitis and blockage. (drqmd.com)
  • Thompson's general surgery team offers a wide range of procedures using the most advanced minimally-invasive techniques (including daVinciĀ® Robotic-Assisted Technology). (rochester.edu)
  • This procedure is minimally invasive and offers better visualisation than open surgery. (glsurgical.com.sg)
  • Robotic surgery has opened the door for minimally invasive diastasis recti repair. (sgsmn.com)
  • Specialists in General Surgery physicians have repaired diastasis recti by plicating the medial edges of the rectus abdominis muscles intra-abdominally in a minimally invasive fashion using the robotic da Vinci Surgical System and reinforcing the repair with a mesh. (sgsmn.com)
  • In the last two decades, the majority of General Surgeons perform minimally invasive surgery, the utilization of tiny cameras and devices to facilitate surgery in the least invasive fashion. (elitemedicalexperts.com)
  • Whether you are undergoing a minimally invasive or a traditional, open surgery, learning everything about the procedure, risks involved, and postop care is important before going under the knife. (dfwbariatricsurgery.com)
  • The journal provides a global platform that deals with all extensive works and research related to all areas of minimally invasive surgery, endoscopy, treatment, and diagnosis. (researchgate.net)
  • Depending on the procedure (and the patient), some procedures may be performed outpatient, while other surgeries may require a prolonged stay to make sure you're being closely monitored during recovery. (baptist-health.com)
  • Litigation against General Surgeons commonly involves allegations of delayed or improper treatment as well as standard complications of surgery including bleeding, infection, or damage to adjacent structures. (elitemedicalexperts.com)
  • The surgery is commonly used to treat persistent vaginal bleeding or to remove benign fibroids and painful endometriosis tissue. (medindia.net)
  • Robotic surgery (really robot-assisted surgery) allow surgeons to perform delicate operations with unparalleled precision and dexterity. (elitemedicalexperts.com)
  • My surgery was robotic and apparently that minimizes pain quite a bit. (bariatricpal.com)
  • Searching for a better definition of robotic surgery: is it really different from laparoscopy? (researchgate.net)
  • Laparoscopy means that the surgery is done as the surgeon operates through several small keyhole incisions instead of a single large incision. (glsurgical.com.sg)
  • General Surgeons also operate upon the thyroid and breast, and may perform some skin-related surgeries such as the treatment of burns, tumors, and infections (e.g. abscesses). (elitemedicalexperts.com)
  • ll surgical interventions and procedures to diagnose, treat and remove noncancerous (benign) or cancerous (malignant) tumors of the breast are considered breast surgery. (baptist-health.com)
  • All of our surgeons are board-certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery. (uchealth.org)
  • Some are also board-certified by the American Board of Surgery in Surgical Critical Care and the American Board of Vascular Surgeons. (uchealth.org)
  • In addition to general surgery, many of our providers serve as Level II trauma surgeons, ever expanding their surgical skills through a high volume of cases presenting through our emergency departments. (uchealth.org)
  • General Surgeons also focus upon trauma and assist in running trauma centers across the nation. (elitemedicalexperts.com)
  • If you are experiencing any symptoms that have not shown improved after nonsurgical treatments, consult the general surgeons at DFW Bariatrics and General Surgery. (dfwbariatricsurgery.com)
  • Our board-certified surgeons and professional weight-loss team with Baptist Health Surgical Clinic of Central Arkansas and Baptist Health Bariatrics are honored to join you on your patient journey when you commit to weight loss surgery. (baptist-health.com)
  • All of the surgeons at Baptist Health Surgical Clinic of Central Arkansas are board-certified in general surgery. (baptist-health.com)
  • The length of recovery depends on many factors, but the most important would be the type of antireflux surgery you have. (healthtap.com)
  • Varicose vein surgery involves closing off your problem varicose vein so that your blood re-routes through a healthier vein. (ramsayhealth.co.uk)
  • In both procedures, a Nissen Fundoplication involves wrapping the entire upper part of the stomach around the oesophagus. (glsurgical.com.sg)
  • Surgical biopsies for diagnosis and surgery to remove breast cancer, breast-conserving surgery and mastectomy. (drqmd.com)
  • Endocrine surgery is performed to repair imbalances in hormone function. (baptist-health.com)
  • When severe, we can offer treatment in the office or surgery, including non-invasive Transanal Hemorrhoidal Dearterialization (THD). (rochester.edu)
  • Laparoscopic and minimal invasive surgeries for diagnosis and treatment of cancer. (drqmd.com)
  • This is of course less invasive and has a shorter recovery period than bypass, which is open-heart surgery. (medindia.net)
  • Given the wide-ranging skills and capabilities of a general surgeon, many people are unsure about their specialities. (dfwbariatricsurgery.com)
  • A patient will usually be advised to start with mild treatment or lifestyle changes before being recommended for surgery. (glsurgical.com.sg)
  • Varicose vein surgery treats varicose veins for medical or cosmetic reasons. (ramsayhealth.co.uk)
  • He completed his surgery training at the Harvard Brigham and Women's Hospital and while there was selected for a clinical surgical oncology fellowship with the American Cancer Society. (drqmd.com)
  • A general surgeon is a type of doctor who is trained and certified to prescribe and perform general surgeries. (dfwbariatricsurgery.com)
  • General surgery specialists are skilled in addressing lots of different conditions. (generalsurgeryinstitute.com)
  • Specialists in General Surgery strives to provide you with the best surgical experience. (sgsmn.com)
  • We integrate a team approach before and after surgery to ensure your entire care team is well informed, including your medical oncology specialists and any other needed specialists. (baptist-health.com)
  • Breast surgery for both cancerous and benign diseases. (rochester.edu)
  • Breast surgery may also be performed to restructure the shape or size of breasts. (baptist-health.com)
  • Nicotine decreases blood flow, prevents healing after surgery and increases your risk of infection. (sgsmn.com)