by The Surgical Clinic | Sep 16, 2019 | General Surgery, News, Vascular Surgery
Robotic surgery is the newest form of minimally invasive surgery. With more surgical robots being produced, their benefits are becoming more available to patients. One particular innovation is the da Vinci® Surgical System. The system allows doctors to perform... 
by The Surgical Clinic | Aug 30, 2019 | Oncology
With an average of over 50,000 cases of thyroid cancer reported every year, it’s a good thing that September raises awareness worldwide. A variety of health risks can stem from your thyroid and potentially lead to cancer. Here at The Surgical Clinic, our thyroid... 
by The Surgical Clinic | Aug 15, 2019 | Vascular Surgery
TCAR – A New, Less-invasive Procedure For Patients At Risk Of A Stroke Recently at The Surgical Clinic, we began offering a new procedure for our patients who showed signs of a stroke. Many have experienced the benefits of this less invasive carotid artery... 
by The Surgical Clinic | Jul 30, 2019 | Vascular Surgery
What are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms? Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) are blood-filled balloon-like bulges that grow slowly over time. AAA’s in particular, happen in a part the of your aorta that runs through your abdomen. The aorta is the largest artery in your... 
by The Surgical Clinic | Jul 16, 2019 | Oncology
Surgeons know that the vast majority of cases of colon cancer occur in individuals over the age of 50. In fact, statistics suggest that over 90 percent of colon cancer cases occur in those over 50, and about 60 percent of colon cancer cases occur in those over 70.... 
by The Surgical Clinic | Jul 9, 2019 | General Surgery
Thyroid issues are not uncommon, and many people need surgery on the thyroid. Whether you need to have surgery because of cancer or you have issues with your metabolism, you likely have questions. This guide will answer some questions people have when they learn they... 
by The Surgical Clinic | Jun 20, 2019 | General Surgery
Do you have gallstone pain or disease? Cholecystectomy, or surgical gallbladder removal, can alleviate discomfort without a lengthy hospital stay. Minimally invasive laparoscopic (video-assisted) techniques have dramatically reduced both surgical and healing... 
by The Surgical Clinic | May 15, 2019 | GERD
If you suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, you are probably very familiar with its symptoms. They include more than occasional heartburn, frequent throat clearing, dry cough, water brash, and a bad taste in the mouth. Also, GERD can cause the feeling... 
by The Surgical Clinic | May 1, 2019 | Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery
Whether you developed asymmetric breasts or have always wanted to go bigger, you may have undergone breast augmentation surgery. Unfortunately, complications can arise after even the best executed surgeries. Even for cosmetic surgery. This is why it is essential to... 
by The Surgical Clinic | Mar 14, 2019 | News
The intestines can experience a multitude of complications, including severe hernias and bowel obstructions. These co-occurring disorders cause a lot of pain and can be deadly if left to worsen. Thankfully, multiple treatment options can help an individual overcome...