From Your Surgeon's Desk
Preparing for the Lifestyle Changes That Come With Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery requires a lot of effort and dedication leading up to and after the procedure. Keeping the surgery viable is a lifelong goal. Learn about some preliminary ways you can prepare for both the surgery and the lifestyle changes that come with it. Learn...
Lung Surgery: Why Might Someone Need a Lobectomy?
Lobectomies are a type of lung surgery where the surgeon removes a lobe of the lung. Removing a large portion of the lung may seem like an extensive treatment option, but sometimes it's essential for the health of the patient. A lobectomy is a generally safe procedure...
Understand Skin Moles and Know When to Remove Them
Did you know that about 1 in 100 people are born with a mole somewhere on their skin? Did you also know that most adults have anywhere from 10 to 40 skin moles? Because moles are quite common, some people might not realize how moles can provide important information...
Varicose Veins: Frequently Asked Questions
Millions of Americans suffer from varicose veins. Varicose veins are unsightly, painful, and can disrupt your body's ability to circulate blood effectively. If you have recently been diagnosed with varicose veins, you have many questions about what they are and how...
Surgical Oncology: Surgical Management of Cancer
Surgical oncology refers to the surgical removal of an abnormal growth of tissue, generally referred to as a solid malignancy or tumor. In deciding whether you are a candidate for cancer surgery, an oncology surgeon will consider the size, type, location, grade, and...
Colon Cancer: Early Detection Makes a Big Difference
Colorectal cancer affects over 130,000 people each year in the United States. In late stages, colon and rectal cancers can be very difficult to treat, and the prognosis to recovery is not optimistic. With early detection, however, more treatments are available,...
Surgical Oncology: Surgical Management of Cancer
Surgical oncology refers to the surgical removal of an abnormal growth of tissue, generally referred to as a solid malignancy or tumor. In deciding whether you are a candidate for cancer surgery, an oncology surgeon will consider the size, type, location, grade, and...
Surgical Site Infections: Reducing Risk for Ambulatory Surgical Patients
Many Americans will face a surgical procedure this year. An increasing number of these surgeries will be ambulatory in nature, allowing the patient to convalesce in their home instead of being hospitalized. In fact, according to the most recent statistics published by...
Breast Reduction Surgery: Is It Right for You?
When you hear about breast surgery, you might think first of plastic surgery that helps to improve or enlarge the appearance of the breast. However, some women actually need breast reduction surgery. Breasts that are too large can cause significant problems for some...
Colon Cancer: Early Detection Makes a Big Difference
Colorectal cancer affects over 130,000 people each year in the United States. In late stages, colon and rectal cancers can be very difficult to treat, and the prognosis to recovery is not optimistic. With early detection, however, more treatments are available,...
