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Small Bowel Obstruction: When Is Emergency Surgery Required?

September 2, 2026 | by The Surgical Clinic

Medically reviewed by Tiffany Gesang, M.D. • The Surgical Clinic A small bowel obstruction (SBO) is a serious condition that always needs prompt evaluation, but…

Diverticulitis: When Is Surgery Necessary?

July 23, 2026 | by The Surgical Clinic

Medically reviewed by Patrick S. Wolf, M.D., F.A.C.S. • The Surgical Clinic Diverticulitis is a common digestive condition that affects millions of Americans, especially as…

Carotid Artery Disease: How Surgery Can Help Prevent Stroke

July 23, 2026 | by The Surgical Clinic

Medically reviewed by Patrick C. Yu, M.D. • The Surgical Clinic This article will help you understand why carotid artery disease is serious and what…

Men’s Health Month: Common Procedures for Men and What Recovery Looks Like

June 16, 2026 | by The Surgical Clinic

Medically reviewed by Zachary Callahan, M.D. • The Surgical Clinic June is Men’s Health Month, a key time to highlight men’s health issues and treatments.…

Robotic Hernia Repair: Benefits, Recovery & Outcomes

May 28, 2026 | by The Surgical Clinic

Hernia surgery has advanced significantly over the past few decades. Open surgery was long the standard for hernia repair, requiring large incisions and long recoveries.…

Appendicitis: Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore and When Surgery Is Needed

May 27, 2026 | by The Surgical Clinic

Medically reviewed by Bassam Helou, M.D. • The Surgical Clinic The appendix is a 3 to 4-inch organ located in the lower right quadrant of…

Robotic vs. Traditional Surgery: What is the Difference?

May 14, 2026 | by The Surgical Clinic

Medically reviewed by John Valentine, M.D. • The Surgical Clinic Traditional surgery, also known as “open” surgery, requires an incision long enough for the surgeon…

Hernia Repair Surgery: Types, Recovery Time & When to See a Surgeon

April 24, 2026 | by The Surgical Clinic

Medically reviewed by James Thomas Griscom, III, M.D. • The Surgical Clinic Hernias are very common and can affect all ages. Once a hernia develops,…

What Does a General Surgeon Do? Procedures, Conditions & When You Need One

April 17, 2026 | by The Surgical Clinic

There isn’t one surgeon who performs all surgical procedures, but general surgery is one of the most comprehensive surgical specialties. General surgeons are highly skilled…

Everything You Need to Know About SADI Surgery

April 15, 2026 | by The Surgical Clinic

Medically reviewed by James Thomas Griscom, III, M.D. • The Surgical Clinic Bariatric surgery has helped thousands of people achieve lasting weight loss and improve…

What Is a Multidisciplinary Tumor Board? Your Team Approach to Cancer Care

February 15, 2026 | by The Surgical Clinic

From the moment cancer is diagnosed, treatment decisions depend on factors such as cancer type, stage, blood tests, imaging studies, biopsy results, a patient’s overall…

Carotid Artery Disease: A Silent Stroke Risk You Need to Know About