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What to Expect After Gallbladder Removal Surgery

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...

Colon Cancer Surgery for Seniors

by The Surgical Clinic | Mar 1, 2019 | Colon Cancer, General Surgery, 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....

Surgical Site Infections: Reducing Risk for Ambulatory Surgical Patients

by Claudia Johnson | Oct 25, 2018 | General Surgery

Many Americans will face a surgical procedure this year. Despite the improvements for surgery and recovery, all surgeries carry a risk of surgical site infections (SSI). On another note, the number of ambulatory surgeries continues to increase. Modern improvements...

Bariatric Surgery Can Help Treat Obesity

by support | Aug 13, 2018 | Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery

If you’re unsure whether you qualify as overweight, obese, or morbidly obese, you should visit your doctor for a physical and discuss bariatric surgery. Your doctor can measure body fat in many ways. One of the most common ways people measure body fat is with the Body...

Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery: An Option for Gallstone Disease

by support | Jul 24, 2018 | General Surgery

Gallstone disease is a common problem that affects the body’s biliary system. The biliary system includes the liver, gallbladder, and bile ducts which release bile (a thick, yellowish fluid) into the small intestine to aid digestion. Sometimes the bile combines...

Weight Reduction Surgery: How Your Lifestyle Changes After Recovery

by The Surgical Clinic | May 9, 2018 | Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery

Weight reduction surgery can be a life-saving procedure for many patients, and it offers numerous benefits. However, like all medical procedures, there are some side effects and some changes that come that require special care. There are several modifications that...

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What to Expect After Gallbladder Removal Surgery

Colon Cancer Surgery for Seniors

Surgical Site Infections: Reducing Risk for Ambulatory Surgical Patients

Bariatric Surgery Can Help Treat Obesity

Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery: An Option for Gallstone Disease

Weight Reduction Surgery: How Your Lifestyle Changes After Recovery

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